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UFC's Belal Muhammad considered amputation procedure to save canceled title fight
BJ Penn Staff - December 6, 2024
Belal Muhammad was willing to do almost anything to save his planned UFC 310 title fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov — even amputate the infected toe that eventually caused him to withdraw from the matchup. UFC 310, the promotion’s final pay-per-view of the year, goes down tomorrow night in Las Vegas. Chicago’s Muhammad, the welterweight champion, was originally slated to defend his belt against Kazakhstan’s Rakhmonov in the main event. Unfortunately, he suffered a toe injury in training. The injury later became infected, and forced him off the card.
Bo Nickal challenges trolls following UFC 309: 'You can see what it feels like to get punched in the face'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2024
Bo Nickal is daring those trolling him over his UFC 309 performance to meet him in the gym. Nickal took on Paul Craig inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Despite scoring a unanimous decision win over a seasoned veteran in Craig, fans in attendance were not impressed. It was only Nickal’s seventh pro MMA fight, but the crowd chanted “overrated” at the rising middleweight, who was unfazed by the boobirds.
Alex Pereira downplays UFC PI run-in with Jamahal Hill: 'He should be worried about his next fight'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2024
Alex Pereira refuses to dwell on a recent run-in with Jamahal Hill. Pereira and Hill had a confrontation inside the UFC Performance Institute. At one point, “Poatan” tossed gloves at Hill and challenged him to a fight on the spot. Cooler heads prevailed, but Hill claims “Poatan” escalated things by asking if he’s still sleeping after suffering a KO loss against him back in April.
UFC 310 weigh-in results: Alexandre Pantoja, Kai Asakura, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Ian Machado Garry tip the scales
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 6, 2024
The UFC 310 weigh-ins are ongoing, and we’ve got you covered with results. This Saturday night, UFC 310 will emanate from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card will be a flyweight title clash between champion Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura. In the co-main event, undefeated welterweights Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry will collide.
Jamahal Hill details what caused his altercation with Alex Pereira at the UFC PI
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2024
Jamahal Hill has detailed what caused his run-in with Alex Pereira at the UFC PI as tensions continue to grow between them. For a while now, Alex Pereira has ruled as the UFC light heavyweight champion. This year alone, he successfully defended the belt on three occasions – with one of those instances being against Jamahal Hill at UFC 300.
Conor McGregor ordered to pay Nikita Hand's legal fees after being found liable for sexual assault
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2024
UFC’s Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay Nikita Hand’s legal fees after being found liable for sexual assault. As we know, Conor McGregor was recently found liable for sexual assault in his case against Nikita Hand. Ever since then, things have been a bit of a whirlwind for the former two-weight UFC champion. In addition to the court of public opinion, he’s also had to deal with a low of blowback when it comes to his investments and businesses.
UFC 311 adds numerous high profile fights, including Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2024
UFC 311 has added a parade of high profile fights – including a blockbuster light heavyweight clash between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming out swinging to kickstart 2025. In what promises to be a blockbuster year for the promotion, they’ll be getting things underway in style with UFC 311, the first pay-per-view event, which will go down on January 18 in Inglewood, California.
Beneil Dariush set to end lengthy hiatus at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2024
UFC lightweight contenders Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano will collide in January. The 35-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with Arman Tsarukyan last December. That bout saw Beneil Dariush get knocked out in his second straight fight, previously being finished by Charles Oliveira in June. Due to concerns about his brain health, the lightweight contender decided to take a yearlong hiatus.
WATCH | Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill nearly come to blows in confrontation at UFC PI
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UFC 310 | Pro fighters make their picks for Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2024
In the co-main event of UFC 310, a No. 1 contender bout at welterweight goes down as Shavkat Rakhmonov takes on Ian Machado Garry. Heading into the fight, Rakhmonov is a massive -410 favorite while the Irishman is a +290 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the welterweight fight. In the end, the pros believe Rakhmonov will remain undefeated and hand Garry his first career loss at UFC 310 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Max Holloway warns fans not to underestimate Ian Machado Garry ahead of UFC 310: 'He can change on a dime'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2024
Max Holloway doesn’t believe the UFC 310 co-main event will be the wipeout some are predicting. Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry will do battle this Saturday night. The welterweight clash came to be after UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was forced to pull out of a planned title defense against Rakhmonov. Now, fight fans will get to witness a clash between two undefeated welterweight contenders.
Dana White announces two major title fights for UFC 311: Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2024
UFC 311 will be getting two major title fights. Dana White, UFC CEO, recently took to social media to drop some major news on his promotion’s first pay-per-view event of 2025. In the main event of UFC 311, Islam Makhachev will put his lightweight championship at stake against Arman Tsarukyan.
Shavkat Rakhmonov scoffs at Ian Machado Garry's UFC 310 prediction: 'I think he is delusional'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov doesn’t see himself being stopped by Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310. Rakhmonov and Garry will collide inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this Saturday night. It’s a pivotal bout in the welterweight division. While Rakhmonov didn’t get his planned title fight against Belal Muhammad for the UFC’s year-end pay-per-view, he’ll need to keep his attention on Garry or risk losing a shot at the 170-pound gold.