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Bobby Green open to fighting Dan Hooker following quick UFC Vegas 80 win: "I want to fight in December"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
Bobby Green wants to stay active and he’s looking at Dan Hooker as a potential future opponent. Green dazzled the MMA world this past Saturday night (October 7). He went one-on-one with Grant Dawson in the main event of UFC Vegas 80. Green entered the bout as a sizable underdog, but he needed just 33 seconds to prove the oddsmakers wrong. “King” Green scored the quick and stunning knockout victory.
Scott Coker speaks out as Bellator rumors linger: "At the end of the day it’s not my company"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
Scott Coker, the Bellator president, has spoken out in the midst of constant sale rumors. There have been plenty of rumors claiming that the PFL will purchase Bellator. Rumors went from the sale being close to an agreement, to the deal being off, to the deal being back on the table. While there has been a lot to keep track of with the rumors, Coker had been mum on the situation up to this point.
Mateusz Gamrot slotted as UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
Mateusz Gamrot might just be fighting for a UFC title if initial plans go awry. The main event of UFC 294 will feature a rematch for the UFC Lightweight Championship. It’ll be titleholder Islam Makhachev putting his gold at stake against Charles Oliveira. Around this time last year, Makhachev submitted Oliveira in the second round to capture UFC gold. While the UFC has its plan set for October 21, plans can change.
Darren Till dubs Jon Jones as the greatest MMA fighter of all time: “I think he runs over Stipe”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
Darren Till has high praise for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones is scheduled for his first heavyweight title defense against former two-time UFC heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic. The two titans will throw down on November 11 in the main event of UFC 295. The title fight will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Bryce Mitchell says he choked a deer to death while hunting in the woods: “Slid my left arm in and I proceeded to choke it to death”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
When Bryce Mitchell isn’t swinging leather inside the Octagon, he’s choking a deer to death it appears. Mitchell has made waves in the UFC, and it’s not solely because of his MMA skills. The top 10-ranked UFC featherweight also has quite the personality. Mitchell is proud to explore the outdoors and go hunting. This latest story in the adventures of Mitchell, however, is quite a doozy.
UFC CEO Dana White announces end of flag ban: “If any flags hurt your feelings, too f**king bad”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has put an end to the flag ban. Fight fans were surprised when Joe Pyfer was draped in the American flag following his second-round submission victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 80. There had been a UFC policy in place banning flags inside the Octagon. This was in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Bellator 300 Fighter Salaries: Cris Cyborg takes home top payout
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
Women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg took home the top payout at tonight’s Bellator 300 event. Bellator held their milestone event this evening in San Diego, California.
MMA community reacts after Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Brent Primus at Bellator 300
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
Tonight’s Bellator 300 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Brent Primus. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA) was looking to earn his second straight lightweight title defense when he took to the cage this evening in California. The undefeated Russian had earned a first-round submission victory over former UFC champion Benson Henderson in his most previous effort at Bellator 292.
MMA community reacts after Cris Cyborg stops Cat Zingano at Bellator 300
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
Tonight’s Bellator 300 event was headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight between Cris Cyborg and Cat Zingano. Cyborg (27-2 MMA) entered the contest on a six-fight winning streak, which includes four straight title defenses. Justino had most previously competed at Bellator 279, where she earned a unanimous decision victory over Arlene Blencowe.
Bellator 300 Results: Cris Cyborg stops Cat Zingano in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s Bellator 300 results, including the featherweight title fight between Cris Cyborg and Cat Zingano. Cyborg (27-2 MMA) will enter the contest on a six-fight winning streak, which includes four straight title defenses. Justino most recently competed at Bellator 279, where she earned a unanimous decision victory over Arlene Blencowe.
UFC Vegas 80 Bonus Report: Bobby Green one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green. The highly anticipated lightweight main event proved to be a short-lived affair. Bobby Green connected with a straight left early in the opening round which sent Grant Dawson crashing to the Octagon canvas. From there, ‘King’ proceeded to unload some heavy ground and pound which forced the referee to step in and stop the contest.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Bobby Green destroys Grant Dawson in under a minute (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the main event between Grant Dawson and Bobby Green. Dawson (20-2-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a twelve-fight unbeaten streak, which includes three straight victories under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past July, ‘KGD’ defeated Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 80 Results: Joaquin Buckley defeats Alex Morono
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 results, including the welterweight bout between Alex Morono and Joaquin Buckley. Morono (23-8 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Tim Means this past May in Charlotte. ‘The Great White’ has gone 5-1 over his past six Octagon appearances overall.
Bellator 300: 'Usman vs. Primus' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
The cage returns to San Diego for tonight’s Bellator 300 event, a 16-bout fight card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Brent Primus. Nurmagomedov (17-0 MMA) will be looking to earn his second straight lightweight title defense this evening in California. The undefeated Russian earned a first-round submission victory over former UFC champion Benson Henderson in his most previous effort at Bellator 292.
UFC Vegas 80: 'Dawson vs. Green' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 7, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 80 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Grant Dawson vs. Bobby Green. Dawson (20-1-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a twelve-fight unbeaten streak, which includes three straight victories under the UFC banner. In his most recent effort this past July, ‘KGD’ defeated Damir Ismagulov by unanimous decision.
How and where to watch ONE Fight Night 15 in North America
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2023
ONE Championship is riding high on the heels of ONE Fight Night 14. The monumental affair left fans in awe with its action-packed bout and historic World Title changes. Now, the world’s largest martial arts organization gears up for another thrilling event — ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 6.
OKTAGON's Pavol Langer not set on UFC ambitions: "I am just focused on my next fight"
Zain Bando - October 7, 2023
Although Pavol Langer is the betting underdog entering his highly-anticipated OKTAGON light heavyweight title fight against Karlos Vemola Saturday in Bratislava, he is taking it one fight at a time. A veteran of 21 fights, winning three straight, Langer has the momentum on his side against a formidable opponent in Vemola. Langer spoke to BJPenn.com ahead of Saturday night to get a feel for his opponent, a potential game plan, and his future in MMA.
Joshua Pacio confident he will finish Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 15: “I’m going to stop him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 6, 2023
Joshua Pacio is gearing up for what could be one of the most pivotal bouts of his career. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion takes on #5-ranked Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video. The matchup airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 6.