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Danial Williams embraces make-or-break moment at ONE Fight Night 15
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 22, 2023
Danial Williams’ clash with Jonathan Di Bella for the latter’s ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video represents more than just a championship bout — it signifies a make-or-break juncture in his journey to solidify his legacy. “Mini T” is aware that this match at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, October 6, could help turn his career around. After all, he has lost his last two assignments in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
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.
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor claims a December return is “back on the table”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2023
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has claimed that a return to the Octagon in December is back on the table. For the longest time, it seemed as if Conor McGregor would not be returning to the UFC in 2023. Between the lack of an announcement and the six-month USADA pool rule, it just didn’t feel feasible.
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.
Conor McGregor sends a warning to Tony Ferguson: “I’m gonna end you and badly”
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2023
Conor McGregor has sent a stern warning to Tony Ferguson. McGregor and Ferguson have had an ongoing feud for quite some time but for different reasons, a fight between the two has never come to fruition.
Ian Garry still relishing in win over Neil Magny: "Be a better man"
Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry was buzzing after his win over Neil Magny. ‘The Future’ returned to the cage at UFC 292 over the weekend. While originally slated to face Geoff Neal, ‘The Haitian Sensation’ stepped in on a week’s notice. In that week, Ian Garry and Neil Magny got heated after the latter made a comment about giving the Irishman a beating, but as a father would.
Chris Weidman hits back at calls for retirement after UFC 292 loss: "I'm not done"
Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman isn’t quite done yet. The former All-American wrestler made his long-awaited return at UFC 292 on Saturday night. Back opposite Brad Tavares, the fight was Chris Weidman’s first since 2021. At UFC 261 that April, he famously snapped his leg in his rematch against Uriah Hall.
Conor McGregor compares Sean O'Malley's title win to famous Jose Aldo knockout: "F*cking madness"
Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2023
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor saw some of himself in Sean O’Malley on Saturday. ‘Sugar’ returned to the cage for the first title shot of his career over the weekend at UFC 292. In the main event of the pay-per-view, Sean O’Malley faced longtime bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. ‘Funk Master’ was coming off a win over Henry Cejudo in May, setting a record for title defenses in the division’s history.
Alexander Volkanovski sends a message to Ilia Topuria after Aljamain Sterling loses at UFC 292
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski has his sights set on Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski was paying close attention to the UFC 292 main event, as Aljamain Sterling had said if he beat Sean O’Malley he was going to call out Volkanovski and fight for the featherweight title. It appeared the featherweight champ was interested in the fight, but Sterling suffered a second-round TKO loss to O’Malley to lose his belt.
Tony Ferguson claims fighting is no longer "fun" to him but shuts down retirement talk: "I Have Work To Do"
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2023
Tony Ferguson has shut down talk of retirement. After Ferguson suffered a submission loss to Bobby Green at UFC 291, many called for ‘El Cucuy’ to retire given it was his sixth straight loss. It was also his third straight stoppage loss and at 39-years-old, he’s no longer in the lightweight rankings.
Daniel Cormier addresses “the one thing that hurts” UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili
Susan Cox - August 21, 2023
Former ‘champ champ’ Daniel Cormier is addressing ‘the one thing that hurts’ current UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili. Zhang Weili (24-3 MMA) is indeed the UFC stawweight champion, successfully defending her title against Amanda Lemos (13-3 MMA) last Saturday night at UFC 292 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Israel Adesanya weighs in on referee Marc Goddard's stoppage in Sean O’Malley vs. Aljamain Sterling title fight: “Could have gone longer”
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya thinks Marc Goddard could have let Sean O’Malley vs. Aljamain Sterling go a bit longer. In the second round of the bantamweight title fight at UFC 292, O’Malley dropped Sterling with a counter right hand and landed some heavy ground-and-pound shots. Although O’Malley did land some clean shots, Sterling was looking like he was trying to scramble but Goddard stepped in and stopped the fight.
Dana White credits Amanda Lemos for her “toughness” but says she was “completely outclassed” by Zhang Weili at UFC 292
Susan Cox - August 21, 2023
Dana White is crediting Amanda Lemos for her ‘toughness’ but says she was ‘completely outclassed’ by Zhang Weili at UFC 292. UFC 292 took place this past Saturday, August 19th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ian Machado Garry hopes “scumbag” Neil Magny will look to change his life following ass whooping at UFC 292
Susan Cox - August 21, 2023
Ian Machado Garry is hoping that ‘scumbag’ Neil Magny will look to change his life following his ass whooping at UFC 292. Neil Magny (12-8 MMA) and Machado Garry (13-0 MMA) battled it out at welterweight last Saturday night, August 19th, at UFC 292. The outcome was a lopsided unanimous decision victory for the undefeated Irishman.
Mackenzie Dern set to return against former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade at UFC 295
Harry Kettle - August 21, 2023
Mackenzie Dern will make her return to the Octagon when she takes on Jessica Andrade at UFC 295, the promotion has announced. Ever since entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Mackenzie Dern has established herself as a fan favorite. In addition to her exceptional ground game, she’s also worked incredibly hard to improve her striking – as we’ve seen across her last few bouts. Unfortunately, it hasn’t always led her down the path of victory, with the 30-year-old going 2-2 in her last four appearances.