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Jackie Buntan reflects on capturing ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title At ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2024
ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jackie Buntan made good on her bid to finally wear gold in ONE Championship. The American-Filipina dispatched kickboxing GOAT Anissa Meksen to become the division’s inaugural queen at ONE 169 last Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Eryk Anders lays out retirement plan, vows to KO Chris Weidman at UFC 309: "We meet in the middle and someone falls"
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Eryk Anders is nearing the end of his MMA career. Anders will return to the Octagon on Saturday at Madison Square Garden at UFC 309 against Chris Weidman. It’s a venue Anders has wanted to fight at in his entire career, so he’s thrilled to get the chance to do so.
Renato Moicano calls out Paddy Pimblett for UFC London main event
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Renato Moicano has his next opponent and date in his sights. Moicano is coming off a statement win over Benoit Saint-Denis in France. Now, the Brazilian is looking to go back into enemy territory as he’s called out Paddy Pimblett to headline UFC London.
Charles Oliveira believes he will "outclass" Michael Chandler again at UFC 309
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Charles Oliveira believes he will outclass Michael Chandler again at UFC 309 to return to the win column. Oliveira is set to rematch Chandler in a five-round co-main event in a pivotal lightweight fight. The winner of the bout will likely be a win or two away from a title shot or could land the Conor McGregor fight.
Aljamain Sterling admits he contemplated retirement after loss to Sean O'Malley at UFC 292
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s title reign ended against Sean O’Malley and nearly brought his career to a screeching halt. Sterling will face undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 310 next month. He returns to the Octagon looking to secure a potential featherweight title shot with a victory over Evloev.
Carlos Prates says he smokes up to 10 cigarettes a day after stunning UFC Vegas 100 win
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates’ success in the Octagon is despite some of his questionable health choices outside of it. Prates, one of the fastest-rising stars in the UFC welterweight division, knocked out Neil Magny on Saturday at UFC Vegas 100. He’s unbeaten in his UFC tenure through four fights after earning a spot via Dana White’s Contender Series last year.
Deontay Wilder confirms plans to resume boxing career, calls out Francis Ngannou: "The best is yet to come"
Josh Evanoff - November 12, 2024
Former heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder wants to fight Francis Ngannou next. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is at a very strange point in his career. Deontay Wilder last appeared in the boxing ring in June, against Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia. For the former champion, the bout offered the chance to redeem himself for his loss to Joseph Parker last December. That loss to the Australian derailed plans to face Anthony Joshua in March.
REPORT | Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kamaru Usman officially in the works for UFC 310
Josh Evanoff - November 12, 2024
A fight between UFC welterweights Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov is reportedly in the works. ‘Nomad’ was set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 310 next month. The bout was going to snap a yearlong hiatus for the unbeaten welterweight, previously submitting Stephen Thompson last December. For his return, Shavkat Rakhmonov was expected to meet newly crowned UFC Belal Muhammad.
Stipe Miocic sends violent warning to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 309: "Bring it on bitch"
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Stipe Miocic has sent a violent warning to Jon Jones ahead of their UFC 309 heavyweight title defense. Miocic is set to fight for the first time since he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou in March of 2021. Although he is ending the layoff, and is now 42 years old Miocic is still confident he will get his hand raised.
Chael Sonnen suggests massive super fight for Alex Pereira following UFC 309 title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles - November 12, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes has a rather intriguing choice for Alex Pereira’s next fight. Pereira currently holds the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. While Magomed Ankalaev is the clear number one contender, “Poatan” claims the UFC doesn’t want to book him in a title fight because he is “boring.” This has led many to wonder if Pereira will try his hand in the heavyweight division.
Michael Chandler can't bring himself to watch KO loss against Charles Oliveira ahead of UFC 309
Fernando Quiles - November 12, 2024
Michael Chandler believes he was too fresh in the UFC when he dropped his first fight against Charles Oliveira. Chandler and Oliveira fought for the UFC Lightweight Championship back in 2021. Despite having a solid opening round, Chandler ended up being dropped and finished by “do Bronx” in the second round.
UFC legend reveals crucial mistake Jon Jones made in dismissal of Tom Aspinall fight
Fernando Quiles - November 12, 2024
One former UFC fan favorite has shared where he believes Jon Jones took a wrong turn in dismissing Tom Aspinall. Jones will be putting his heavyweight gold at stake against Stipe Miocic inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The legacy fight will take place this Saturday night. As “Bones” enters his first title defense, Aspinall looms large going into UFC 309.
Jon Jones expresses interest in relinquishing his heavyweight strap for future BMF title fight with Alex Pereira
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed that he could be interested in relinquishing the UFC heavyweight title in favor of a fight against Alex Pereira. For Jon Jones, fighting these days is all about building on his legacy. He wants to continue proving to the world that he’s the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts, and he wants to do it on his own terms. The perfect example of that comes this weekend when he defends his UFC heavyweight championship against former champion Stipe Miocic.
Photo | Former UFC champion Alexa Grasso reveals she suffered a broken leg in training
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2024
Former UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso has revealed that she suffered a broken leg in training recently. It’s safe to say that it’s been a tough year for Alexa Grasso. The 31-year-old battled Valentina Shevchenko for the third time at Noche UFC in September and, unfortunately for her, she came up short. Ever since then, fans have been wondering what her path back to another title opportunity is going to look like.
What's next for Carlos Prates and Neil Magny after UFC Vegas 100?
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for the final time in 2024 for UFC Vegas 100 which saw Carlos Prates take on Neil Mgany in the main event. Prates entered the fight coming off a knockout win over Li Jingliang as the Brazilian was 3-0 in the UFC with all three fights this year. Magny, meanwhile, was coming off a first-round knockout loss to Michael Morales.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 183 with Eryk Anders and Damon Jackson
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
The 183rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 309. We’re first joined by UFC middleweight Eryk Anders (1:07). Next, UFC lightweight Damon Jackson (11:17) joins the show.
Colby Covington and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to trade barbs over potential UFC 310 clash: "Your talking will not help"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to go back and forth. ‘Nomad’ was set to return to the cage in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since submitting Stephen Thompson last December, Shavkat Rakhmonov was set to fight for welterweight gold. However, Belal Muhammad withdrew from the contest earlier this month due to injury.
Stipe Miocic relishing in underdog role heading into UFC 309 return: "Keep talking s*it about me!"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic loves the doubters heading into his return. The 42-year-old former heavyweight champion hasn’t been seen in the cage in over three years. The last time Stipe Miocic fought was in early 2021, suffering a brutal knockout loss to Francis Ngannou. Following the devastating defeat, some assumed the heavyweight would retire. However, Miocic is now set to return.