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Aljamain Sterling shares theory on why Umar Nurmagomedov hasn't received UFC title fight against Merab Dvalishvili
Fernando Quiles - November 14, 2024
Aljamain Sterling believes Umar Nurmagomedov will need to prove just how good he is based on skill, not his last name. Nurmagomedov scored his biggest win to date when he defeated Cory Sandhagen back in August. While the win was impressive, the rising 135-pounder claims bantamweight champion Merab Dvaslishvili is playing games when it comes to a title fight between the two.
Kamaru Usman provides major update on rumored Shavkat Rakhmonov fight at UFC 310
Fernando Quiles - November 14, 2024
Kamaru Usman vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov could happen one day, but it won’t be held on the UFC 310 card. Rakhmonov was scheduled to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship on December 7th. Muhammad was forced out of the bout due to a bone infection in his foot. The title fight was going to headline UFC 310 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What could be next for Rodtang?
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 14, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon dazzled in his return this past weekend at ONE 169. The Thai great outstruck #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith across five rounds this past Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, bringing back his vintage taunts along the way.
Damon Jackson expecting a war against Jim Miller at UFC 309: "It's nice to get a big name"
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Damon Jackson knew he couldn’t make the cut to featherweight next. Jackson is set to move up to lightweight to face Jim Miller at UFC 309. After Jackson said he killed himself in the last two weight cuts, he knew he needed to move up to lightweight.
UFC 309 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic title fight
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
In the main event of UFC 309, the heavyweight title is on the line as Jon Jones looks for his first defense against former champ Stipe Miocic. Heading into the bout, Jones is a sizeable -700 favorite while the former champ is a +440 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the heavyweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Jon Jones will remain the heavyweight champion with a victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.
Israel Adesanya predicts Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic ends 'In two rounds'
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya doesn’t believe the heavyweight main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic on Saturday will last long. Jones will make his long-awaited first heavyweight title defense against Miocic at UFC 309. It’s his second heavyweight appearance after winning the then-vacant belt over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year.
Jon Jones names former UFC light-heavyweight champion as "fun fight" he'd accept instead of Tom Aspinall
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is interested in fighting Jamahal Hill. ‘Bones’ is set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. In his second fight up at heavyweight, Jon Jones is slated to face 42-year-old former champion Stipe Miocic. For his part, the latter hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021. Leading into the contest, there’s been a lot of talk about what’s next.
Stipe Miocic laughs off Jon Jones' 'comical' attempt to start beef ahead of UFC 309: "It's funny"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic doesn’t quite understand Jon Jones’ issue with him. The 42-year-old former heavyweight champion is set to return to the cage Saturday night in New York. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021, Stipe Miocic will face Jon Jones. The bout was originally booked for last November at UFC 295, but ‘Bones’ was forced out due to injury.
Michael Chandler believes Dustin Poirier would reject heated rematch: "He's never going to take the chance"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler believes Dustin Poirier won’t fight him again. ‘Iron’ is slated to return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier two years ago, Michael Chandler will face Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ previously handed the former Bellator champion a knockout loss in a meeting for the lightweight title in May 2021.
Jon Jones says UFC switching back to old gloves for UFC 309 is a "major relief" as he voiced his displeasure with them
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones is glad the UFC is switching back to the old gloves at UFC 309. The UFC implemented new gloves at UFC 301 in June and some people have complained saying it has taken knockouts away. But, on UFC 309 fight week it was revealed the UFC was opting to go back to the old gloves.
Rodtang wants showdown with Takeru after ONE 169: “It’s time”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon returned to his beloved sport for the first time in over a year this past weekend. And he wants to make up for lost time with a super-fight in the immediate future. “The Iron Man” dispatched #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith at ONE 169 on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, earning the unanimous decision.
Jon Jones sends retirement ultimatum to UFC: "You can either lose me, or get one more superfight"
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones has sent an ultimatum to the UFC. Jones is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 as he looks to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. It’s an intriguing matchup and if Jones wins, there has been talk this will be his final fight.
Joe Rogan details what makes UFC 309 headliner Jon Jones dangerous: 'That’s always going to be an advantage'
Fernando Quiles - November 13, 2024
Joe Rogan has been following Jon Jones’ career since the start of “Bones'” UFC run, and he believes he knows what makes the future Hall of Famer so dangerous. Jones is getting closer to the end of his pro MMA career as UFC 309 draws near. “Bones” has already teased the possibility of fighting light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, but he’s also hinted that his upcoming heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic could be his swan song.
Michael Chandler reveals lofty goals beyond UFC 309 rematch with Charles Oliveira: 'That could work out really well'
Fernando Quiles - November 13, 2024
Michael Chandler has an ambitious roadmap for his next few UFC fights. Chandler hasn’t seen action inside the Octagon in two years. He is scheduled to collide with Charles Oliveira in a rematch. Oliveira halted Chandler’s hopes of becoming the UFC lightweight champion courtesy of a second-round TKO back in 2021.
Anatoly Malykhin hopeful of rematch with Oumar Kane after ONE 169 loss
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin tasted defeat for the first time in his MMA career this past weekend at ONE 169, and now he wants to get right back to work. “Sladkiy” fell to “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane via split decision last Friday, November 8, parting ways with the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Kade Ruotolo dreams of ONE lightweight MMA gold: “That’s the top of the mountain”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
There’s simply no stopping ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo. The 21-year-old superstar impressed in his second MMA bout this past weekend at ONE 169. Ruotolo showed his striking superiority against Ahmed Mujtaba on Friday, November 8, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. He downed the Pakistani ace with a right hand before submitting him in just 64 seconds of their lightweight MMA bout to move to 2-0 in the all-encompassing sport.
Fighters notified they will be using the “old gloves” this Saturday at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
Fighters who are competing on the UFC 309 card had been informed that they will be using the old gloves as opposed to the new design this weekend. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is always trying to innovate. It makes sense, given their status as the leader in mixed martial arts. From production value to rule changes to what the fighters wear to compete, everything is up for debate. Back in June, the UFC officially switched their official gloves over to a new design, with the hope being that it would lead to fewer broken hands and eye pokes.
UFC fighter tells Tom Aspinall to stop whining about potential Jon Jones fight: “Nobody likes Tom, I hate to say it”
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
UFC 309 fighter Damon Jackson has suggested that some people don’t like Tom Aspinall as much as fans may expect. Tom Aspinall has one goal – to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. He’s already captured the interim belt, and he’s even managed to successfully defend it. Now, he has his eyes set on the king of the mountain Jon Jones.