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UFC Vegas 81 Results: Edson Barboza defeats Sodiq Yusuff (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 14, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 81 results, including the main event between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza. Yusuff (13-2 MMA) enters his first career UFC main event sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after defeating Don Shainis (13-5 MMA) by submission in October of 2022 and Alex Caceres (21-14 MMA) by unanimous decision in March of last year.
Pros react after Logan Paul defeats Dillon Danis
Chris Taylor - October 14, 2023
Today’s Misfits Boxing ‘The Prime Card’ was co-headlined by a highly anticipated fight between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis. Paul (0-1 Boxing) was returning to combat sports action for the first time since having an exhibition match-up with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in 2021.
Logan Paul defeats Dillon Danis via DQ (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 14, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s Misfits Boxing ‘The Prime Card’ results, including the co-main event between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis. Paul (0-1 Boxing) and Danis (2-0 MMA) will finally settle their ongoing beef in the ring this afternoon in Manchester, England.
UFC Vegas 81: ‘Yusuff vs. Barboza’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 14, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 81 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza. Yusuff (13-2 MMA) enters his first career UFC main event sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after defeating Don Shainis (13-5 MMA) by submission in October of 2022 and Alex Caceres (21-14 MMA) by unanimous decision in March of last year.
UFC hires former Saddam Hussein investigator to lead post-USADA drug testing program
Josh Evanoff - October 13, 2023
George Piro has been appointed to help lead the UFC’s post-USADA drug testing future. Earlier this week, the UFC and USADA announced that they will part ways in 2024. The announcement came along with a statement that Conor McGregor had entered the testing pool. In their statement, the testing program hinted that due to issues with ‘The Notorious’ getting an exemption waiver led to a parting of ways.
Conor McGregor reacts after Israel Adesanya announces he is taking a long layoff from fighting
Josh Evanoff - October 13, 2023
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor is happy to see Israel Adesanya take some time off. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has been out of action since a title defense against Sean Strickland last month at UFC 293. ‘Tarzan’ scored one of the biggest upsets in MMA history that night, knocking down Israel Adesanya in round one. From there it was academic, as he coasted to a unanimous decision victory.
WATCH | Dillon Danis erupts after Logan Paul brings out Gordon Ryan for their weigh-ins face-off
Josh Evanoff - October 13, 2023
The Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis weigh-ins took a turn after Gordon Ryan appeared earlier today. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ are set to face off tomorrow night in a high-profile boxing match. Logan Paul and Dillon Danis will meet in the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury on DAZN. For the YouTuber-turned-boxer, the fight will be his first since a 2021 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather.
UFC Vegas 81: ‘Yusuff vs. Barboza’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - October 13, 2023
UFC Vegas 81: ‘Yusuff vs. Barboza’ takes place tomorrow, Saturday, October 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Main Card can be viewed on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the Prelims starting on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET. Featherweights Sodiq Yusuff (13-2 MMA) and Edson Barboza (23-11 MMA) are headlining the event.
Alexander Volkanovski is not feeling any pressure ahead of UFC 294: “If anyone can do this on 12 day’s notice it’s me”
Susan Cox - October 13, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski is not feeling any pressure ahead of UFC 294. UFC 294 takes place on Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Daniel Cormier reacts to Jon Jones’ comments regarding the UFC’s split with USADA
Susan Cox - October 13, 2023
Daniel Cormier is reacting to Jon Jones’ comments regarding the UFC’s split with USADA. It was announced earlier this week that the UFC and USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) will be parting ways at the end of this year.
Zhang Peimian vs. Rui Botelho promises fireworks at ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 13, 2023
Zhang Peimian and Rui Botelho are set to face off in a contest that will have fans on the edge of their seats. This strawweight kickboxing bout is scheduled for ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video this November 3. It will air live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Video | Khamzat Chimaev shares training footage ahead of UFC 294 fight with Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - October 13, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev has shared some of his training footage ahead of his fight against Kamaru Usman next weekend. Next Saturday night at UFC 294, Khamzat Chimaev will battle Kamaru Usman. He was initially scheduled to take on Paulo Costa, however, an injury ruled the Brazilian out of the bout. Now, Usman is stepping up to the plate as he attempts to get back on the winning trail following consecutive losses to Leon Edwards at welterweight.
Islam Makhachev's coach expects Alexander Volkanovski will “take more chances” in upcoming rematch at UFC 294
Harry Kettle - October 13, 2023
Islam Makhachev’s head coach Javier Mendez has given his thoughts on what Alexander Volkanovski may do differently at UFC 294. Next weekend, on short notice, Alexander Volkanovski will step in for the injured Charles Oliveira and challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. It will serve as his second attempt at claiming Makhachev’s belt following a close decision defeat earlier this year.
Jake Paul claims Dillon Danis was nothing more than “a puppet” to help sell the Logan Paul fight: “He’s gonna go bankrupt”
Harry Kettle - October 13, 2023
Jake Paul has lashed out at Dillon Danis as his brother Logan prepares to take on the BJJ specialist this weekend. Tomorrow night, Dillon Danis will battle Logan Paul in a boxing match – so long as the cut suffered by the YouTuber doesn’t get in the way. The expectation is that Paul will be able to get the better of the former Bellator star, but either way, the big talk has been surrounding the build-up.
Belal Muhammad believes Colby Covington will retire if he loses to Leon Edwards at UFC 296
Susan Cox - October 12, 2023
Belal Muhammad believes Colby Covington will retire should he lose to Leon Edwards at UFC 296. UFC 296 takes place on Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Jon Jones reacts to the news that the UFC and USADA are ending their partnership
Susan Cox - October 12, 2023
Jon Jones is reacting to the news that the UFC and USADA are ending their partnership. It was announced yesterday, Wednesday, October 11th that the USADA’s contract with the UFC would come to an end on December 31st of this year.
After a "rough two years" Ashley Yoder is "excited" to finally fight again as she faces Emily Ducote at UFC Vegas 81
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2023
Ashley Yoder is finally ready to fight. Yoder hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when she lost to Jinh Yu Frey by decision to drop her to 8-8 as a pro and 3-7 in the UFC. Since then, Yoder had an injury that resulted in surgeries, as well as filming a yet-to-be-released reality TV show.
Pro fighters make their picks for Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 81, top-15 featherweights throw down as Sodiq Yusuff takes on Edson Barboza from the UFC Apex on Saturday night. Heading into the fight, Yusuff is a -178 favorite while the Brazilian is a +138 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. Most fighters are looking forward to this one, but they believe Edson Barboza will continue to prove age is just a number and beat Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Vegas 81.