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UFC champion Sean O’Malley sounds off on MMA managers that take 20% of fighter purses: “If you do this to the fighters you are a POS”
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has taken a shot at MMA managers who take a certain amount of their fighter’s purse. In mixed martial arts, it’s always been tough to receive big paydays. Unless you’re one of the top stars in the sport, you probably aren’t going to be receiving the kind of lifechanging money that some would expect. As we know, fighter pay has been a big issue in the last couple of years, and this is one of the reasons why.
Rafael dos Anjos responds to fight offer from lightweight veteran Michael Johnson: “If you want to go up and fight a small WW I’m game”
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2023
UFC veteran Rafael dos Anjos has responded to a fight offer from Michael Johnson. Over the years, Rafael dos Anjos has fought the best of the best in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His outstanding record speaks for itself, and as a former champion, he’s earned the respect of many of his peers.
Stephen Thompson reveals the alternative fight offers he received for UFC 291, says he wants Kamaru Usman next
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2023
Stephen Thompson has spoken candidly about what the future holds for him after what happened back at UFC 291. Back at UFC 291, Stephen Thompson was scheduled to take on Michel Pereira. Unfortunately, Pereira missed weight, with Thompson refusing to go ahead with the bout as a result.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon puts friendship with Superlek Kiatmoo9 aside in much-awaited clash
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 27, 2023
For Rodtang Jitmuangnon, his highly anticipated bout against Superlek Kiatmoo9 is strictly business. He defends his ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title against the division’s kickboxing champ at ONE Friday Fights 34. The event takes place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 22.
Marlon Vera insists fighting Sean O’Malley for UFC title makes sense: "There’s no way they’re not going to do it right now"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
Marlon Vera is convinced that the UFC will book him in a title fight against Sean O’Malley. O’Malley has just one loss in his pro MMA career thus far. That defeat came against “Chito” Vera back in 2020 via first-round TKO. Since that fight, O’Malley has gone 5-0, 1 NC. Of course, the most recent win resulted in Sean O’Malley capturing the UFC Bantamweight Championship from Aljamain Sterling.
Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley trade shots over talk of a potential fight at featherweight: “I see this fight as too easy of a challenge”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
Featherweight contender Ilia Topuria and UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley have gotten into an exchange on social media. Following his second-round TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling to capture UFC gold, O’Malley said he’d consider challenging for the 145-pound title if Topuria fights and defeats reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. O’Malley has said that a bout against Volkanovski is out of the question.
Anthony Taylor accuses UFC President Dana White of treating the black fighters “like sh*t”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
Anthony Taylor has bashed the UFC over what he feels is mistreatment of black fighters. Taylor, an MMA fighter turned boxer who competed under the Bellator banner, has made quite the claim on how UFC President Dana White treats black fighters. Taylor’s recent comments come after Sean O’Malley revealed what the UFC boss told him after he defeated Aljamain Sterling via TKO.
Max Holloway happy to dispel “Pillow Holloway” nickname with KO win over The Korean Zombie: “I guess I had stone in the pillowcase today”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
Max Holloway debunked the narrative that he lacks punching power and he’s happy to let everyone know it. The former UFC Featherweight Champion went one-on-one with “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. The bout headlined a UFC Singapore event on August 26. This was Jung’s swan song, as he retired after the fight. Jung went out on his shield, as Holloway scored a one-punch knockout win in the third round.
Max Holloway explains why he didn’t callout Alex Volkanovski following KO win over The Korean Zombie at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
Max Holloway has explained why he didn’t callout Alex Volkanovski following his knockout win over The Korean Zombie at UFC Singapore. Holloway (25-7 MMA) collided with Chan Sung Jung (17-8 MMA) in the headliner of today’s event in Singapore. The result was a third-round KO victory for ‘Blessed’ (see that here), with The Korean Zombie subsequently announcing his retirement.
The Korean Zombie issues statement following KO loss to Max Holloway and subsequent retirement
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
The Korean Zombie has issued a statement following his KO loss to Max Holloway and subsequent retirement announcement. Chan Sung Jung (17-8 MMA), aka ‘The Korean Zombie’, was looking to get back in the win column in the headliner of today’s UFC Singapore event when he squared off with former featherweight champion Max Holloway.
Sean O’Malley reveals what Dana White told him while wrapping the belt around his waist at UFC 292
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
Sean O’Malley has revealed what Dana White told him while wrapping the belt around his waist at UFC 292 in Boston. O’Malley (17-1 MMA) captured the promotion’s highly coveted bantamweight world title in stunning fashion earlier this month at UFC 292, stopping Aljamain Sterling with a second-round TKO victory (see that here).
Sean O'Malley says his celebrity "status" allows him to cheat on his wife without any repercussions: "You know I got status, so I can"
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley says his celebrity “status” allows him to cheat on his wife without any repercussions. O’Malley (17-1 MMA) captured the UFC’s highly coveted bantamweight world title in stunning fashion earlier this month at UFC 292, stopping Aljamain Sterling with a second-round TKO victory in Boston (see that here).
Israel Adesanya sends a message to his UFC 293 opponent Sean Strickland: “If you want the belt, come get it”
Zain Bando - August 26, 2023
The UFC has released its event promo for UFC 293 on September 9 in Australia, which is headlined by middleweight champion Israel Adesanya taking on Sean Strickland. Israel Adesanya was originally targeted for a grudge match with Dricus Du Plessis, but ‘Stylebender’ will now have to defend his title once more before that highly-anticipated fight can take shape early next year.
Photo | Alex Caceres broke his arm in the first round of fight with Giga Chikadze at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
Alex Caceres suffered a broken arm in the first round of his fight with Giga Chikadze at today’s UFC Singapore event. Caceres (21-14 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision victory over Daniel Pineda back in June of this year. That win had marked ‘Bruce Leeroy’s’ second in a row, as he had previously earned a first-round TKO victory over Julian Erosa in December of 2022.
UFC Singapore Bonus Report: Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie take home 'FOTN' honors
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
The Octagon returned to Singapore for today’s UFC Fight Night event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie. The highly anticipated featherweight main event proved to be a thrilling slugfest for as long as it lasted. Max Holloway was able to hurt Chan Sung Jung on a number of occasions in the opening two rounds, but in classic Zombie fashion, the Korean stayed in the fight and kept on swinging. That was until early in round three when a perfectly timed right hand from ‘Blessed’ landed flush on the chin of ‘TKZ’ and put him away for good.
Pros react after Max Holloway KO's The Korean Zombie at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
Today’s UFC Singapore main event featured a highly anticipated featherweight bout between Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie. Holloway (25-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision win over Arnold Allen (19-2 MMA) this past April. That victory had got ‘Blessed‘ back into the win column, as he had previously suffered a third career loss to Alex Volkanovski at UFC 276.
Pros react after Anthony Smith defeats Ryan Spann at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
Today’s UFC Singapore co-main event featured a light heavyweight rematch between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. The pair had previously collided in September of 2021, with ‘Lionheart’ emerging victorious by way of first-round submission.
UFC Singapore Results: Anthony Smith defeats Ryan Spann (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Singapore results, including the co-main event between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. The light heavyweight standouts previously met in September of 2021, with ‘Lionheart’ emerging victorious by way of first-round submission.