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Cody Garbrandt believes newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has “a lot of holes” to expose: “I have the best footwork and movement”
Harry Kettle - August 23, 2023
Cody Garbrandt believes he could expose a lot of holes in the game of UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Last weekend at UFC 292, Cody Garbrandt was set to return to the Octagon to take on Mario Bautista. Unfortunately, he was forced to withdraw, meaning we’ll have to wait even longer to see ‘No Love’ make his comeback.
Sinsamut Klinmee vs. Dmitry Menshikov added to ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 22, 2023
A lightweight Muay Thai clash between former ONE World Title challengers Sinsamut Klinmee and Dmitry Menshikov has just been added to ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. Part of a stacked card airing live on September 29, the three-rounder promises to be a breathtaking showcase between world-class knockout artists.
Sean O'Malley responds to critics who claim his UFC 292 TKO win over Aljamain Sterling was an early stoppage
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2023
Sean O’Malley has responded to people who think his UFC 292 TKO win over Aljamain Sterling was stopped too early. O’Malley was fighting Sterling for the bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 292 in Boston. Heading into the fight, ‘Suga’ was a sizeable betting underdog, and not many fighters had confidence in him getting the job done.
Max Holloway reveals the only time he was rocked in a fight: "I was thinking what the hell am I doing right now?"
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2023
Max Holloway says he has only been rocked one time in his UFC career. Holloway has been in the UFC since 2012 and has fought 27 times inside the Octagon going 20-7. In his MMA career, he has only lost once by stoppage and it was in his UFC debut by submission to Dustin Poirier. Outside of that, the other six losses have all come by decision, which is why ‘Blessed’ is considered one of the most durable fighters in the game.
Aljamain Sterling confirms plans to return to bantamweight for Sean O'Malley rematch: "Rematch 2024"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2023
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will be back for Sean O’Malley. ‘The Funk Master’ returned to the cage opposite ‘Sugar’ over the weekend in the main event of UFC 292. Heading into the contest, Aljamain Sterling was riding a wave of momentum. Last defeating Henry Cejudo in May, he set the record for most title defenses in bantamweight history. Meanwhile, Sean O’Malley entered the bout off a controversial decision win over Petr Yan last October.
Female boxing champion Savannah Marshall signs shocking deal with the PFL
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2023
Women’s super-middleweight champion Savannah Marshall is headed to MMA and the PFL. ‘Silent Assassin’ is fresh off her return opposite Franchon Crews-Dezurn last month in the U.K. There, Savannah Marshall picked up an important majority-decision win, winning gold in her second weight class. It was also a nice rebound win for the Brit, having dropped a decision loss to Claressa Shields last year.
Mike Perry revealed as backup fighter for Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2023
BKFC contender Mike Perry has been revealed as the backup boxer for Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis. Earlier today, ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ attended the first press conference for their boxing match. In the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury, things quickly got heated between the two fighters. Today, Logan Paul and Dillon Danis again got personal, and the presser was called off early.
Tony Ferguson claps back at Conor McGregor after the Irishman threatens to end him
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2023
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has responded to Conor McGregor. ‘El Cucuy’ is fresh off his return at UFC 291 late last month opposite Bobby Green. There, he suffered his sixth loss in a row, this time by third-round submission. Previously, Tony Ferguson had suffered defeats at the hands of Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler, among others.
UFC rankings update: Sean O’Malley enters the top ten of P4P list
Susan Cox - August 22, 2023
The UFC have released their latest pound-for-pound rankings and newly crowned bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has made the list. It was UFC 292 that saw Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA) vs. Aljamain Sterling (23-4 MMA) in a bantamweight title fight last Saturday, August 19th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The outcome was a stunning second round knockout victory for ‘Suga’.
UFC fighter Andre Petroski apprehends man who was attempting to masturbate at a public rest stop
Susan Cox - August 22, 2023
UFC fighter Andre Petroski apprehended a man who was attempting to masturbate at a public washroom. Andre Petroski (10-1 MMA) defeated Gerald Meerschaert (35-17) by split decision this past Saturday, August 19th, in a middleweight bout at UFC 292 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mayra Bueno Silva announces she failed a drug test prior to her UFC fight with Holly Holm
Susan Cox - August 22, 2023
Mayra Bueno Silva has announced that she failed a drug test prior to her UFC fight with Holly Holm. It was just last month on Saturday, July 15th that Mayra Bueno Silva (11-2 MMA) defeated Holly Holm (15-7 MMA), in a bantamweight bout, by submission choke at 0:38 of round 2.
Sean O’Malley reacts to Ian Machado Garry claiming he was the biggest attraction at UFC 292: “You gotta be a little delusional”
Susan Cox - August 22, 2023
Sean O’Malley is reacting to Ian Machado Garry claiming he was the biggest attraction at UFC 292. UFC 292 took place last Saturday night at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 136 with Parker Porter and Fernie Garcia
Cole Shelton - August 22, 2023
In the 136th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com, host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Singapore this Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC heavyweight Parker Porter (1:25) to preview his UFC Singapore fight. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Fernie Garcia (14:57) ahead of his UFC Singapore fight.
Sean O’Malley expresses interest in fighting for the featherweight title in 2024: “If Ilia goes out there and beats Volk, I would love to move up to 145”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2023
Sean O’Malley has confirmed that he’d be interested in moving up to featherweight to try and become a double champion. Last weekend at UFC 292, Sean O’Malley rose to the top of the mountain. He defeated Aljamain Sterling via second-round TKO to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. It’s a moment that many felt would happen one day, but when it actually played out, few could believe it went down the way it did.
Ian Garry targets fight with “dream opponent” Khamzat Chimaev in Ireland: “I want that f**king wolf”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2023
Ian Garry has revealed that his dream opponent is Khamzat Chimaev in Ireland as he continues to climb the welterweight ranks. Last weekend at UFC 292, Ian Garry kept his unbeaten run going as he saw off the challenge of Neil Magny. In many ways, the Irishman dominated Magny, in what turned out to be a pretty personal affair. Now, many have been left to wonder what could be next for him in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Henry Cejudo takes aim at “rapist look-alike” Marlon Vera for allowing “trans-Barbie” Sean O’Malley to talk trash
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2023
Henry Cejudo has taken a personal shot at Marlon Vera over Sean O’Malley in a tweet that has since been deleted. We all know that Henry Cejudo is a controversial individual. He’s a great fighter, but his ‘cringe’ persona has taken him to some pretty strange places when it comes to his trash talk. Following his loss to Aljamain Sterling earlier this year, some wondered whether or not he’d retire again – but instead, he opted to take a fight with Marlon Vera.
What's next for the stars of UFC 292?
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2023
The UFC made its return to Boston on Saturday for a solid UFC 292 card that saw two titles on the line, and one change hands. In the main event, Aljamain Sterling was looking to defend his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley. The co-main event saw strawweight champion Zhang Weili defending her title against Amanda Lemos.
Sage Northcutt praises Stamp Fairtex, calls her "a super bright star"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 21, 2023
Stamp Fairtex’s meteoric rise and charismatic presence have enamored fans worldwide, and one of her most popular followers has been “Super” Sage Northcutt. The highly touted American MMA fighter praised the former two-sport ONE World Champion ahead of her next outing. She faces Ham Seo Hee for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video.