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Ilia Topuria’s mother says it was a “daily routine” for ‘El Matador’ to fight in the streets: “It was not rare”
Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024
Ilia Topuria’s mother has said that it was pretty common for the UFC star to fight in the streets when he was younger. Right now, Ilia Topuria is widely considered to be one of the best fighters on the planet. He has dominated the featherweight division and in his last two fights, he’s been able to knock out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. In the modern age, you just don’t see runs of form like that.
Amir Albazi issues statement following lopsided decision loss to Brandon Moreno at UFC Edmonton: “It wasn’t my night”
Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024
UFC fighter Amir Albazi has issued a statement following his one-sided defeat at the hands of Brandon Moreno last weekend. For the longest time, Amir Albazi has been seen as a legitimate contender at flyweight. Heading into UFC Edmonton, the expectation was that he could give Brandon Moreno a real run for his money. Unfortunately for him, that isn’t quite how things played out.
Manel Kape fires warning at Brandon Moreno following UFC Edmonton
Fernando Quiles - November 3, 2024
Manel Kape has some words for Brandon Moreno following UFC Edmonton. Moreno scored a unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi inside Rogers Place this past Saturday night. It was a dominant performance from Moreno. “The Assassin Baby” succeeded in rebounding from a split decision loss to Brandon Royval earlier this year.
Alex Pereira reveals hand issue stemming from win over Khalil Rountree at UFC 307
Fernando Quiles - November 3, 2024
Alex Pereira is not 100 percent healthy at the moment. Pereira was the UFC’s Iron Man in 2024. He would step up on late notice to save cards and was easily the promotion’s most reliable star this year. With that said, “Poatan” is human.
Jon Jones' retirement should be on his terms, says coach ahead of UFC 309 fight against Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles - November 3, 2024
Jon Jones’ retirement decision should ultimately be his choice, says his longtime coach. Jones will be defending his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic. The title fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 309 on November 16th. “Bones” has hinted that this could be the last fight of his pro MMA career.
Brandon Moreno won't rule out another fight before challenging for gold again following UFC Edmonton win
Fernando Quiles - November 3, 2024
Brandon Moreno would gladly accept another title fight, but don’t expect him to demand it. Moreno headlined UFC Edmonton this past Saturday night. He collided with Amir Albazi inside Rogers Place. Moreno’s championship experience was simply too much for Albazi. “The Assassin Baby” earned a unanimous decision win.
Max Holloway officially moves to lightweight division following UFC 308 loss: "It takes a toll cutting weight"
Fernando Quiles - November 3, 2024
Max Holloway has declared he is moving on from the featherweight division. Already a living legend and a future UFC Hall of Famer, Holloway built his legacy at 145 pounds. Winning the featherweight title by stopping Jose Aldo in Brazil is one of the many highlights “Blessed” has graced MMA fans with.
Erin Blanchfield has a good reason for her callout of Alexa Grasso following UFC Edmonton win over Rose Namajunas
Fernando Quiles - November 3, 2024
Erin Blanchfield has explained her callout of Alexa Grasso. Blanchfield is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Rose Namajunas. It’s a big win against a former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion. Now back on the winning track, Blanchfield has her sights set on another former titleholder.
Pros react after Brandon Moreno dominates Amir Albazi at UFC Edmonton
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Edmonton event was headlined by a key men’s flyweight bout featuring Brandon Moreno taking on Amir Albazi. Moreno (22-8-2 MMA) entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion had most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to top contender Brandon Royval.
UFC Edmonton Results: Brandon Moreno defeats Amir Albazi (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Edmonton results, including the men’s flyweight main event between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to Brandon Royval.
Pros react after Erin Blanchfield defeats Rose Namajunas at UFC Edmonton
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Edmonton event was co-headlined by a key women’s flyweight matchup featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Erin Blanchfield. Namajunas (13-7 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, her latest being a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Tracy Cortez back in July. ‘Thug’ had gone 3-2 over her past five Octagon appearances overall prior to tonight’s affair.
UFC Edmonton Results: Erin Blanchfield defeats Rose Namajunas
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Edmonton results, including the women’s flyweight co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield. Namajunas (13-6 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, her latest being a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Tracy Cortez back in July. ‘Thug’ has gone 3-2 over her past five Octagon appearances overall.
Alexandre Pantoja makes the case for his fight being the main event of UFC 310
Harry Kettle - November 2, 2024
Alexandre Pantoja has made the case for his fight serving as the main event of UFC 310 next month. At UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC flyweight championship against UFC newcomer Kai Asakura. As you can imagine, this move took many by surprise – but it also led to a great deal of excitement.
Derrick Lewis is out of UFC Edmonton fight against Jhonata Diniz
Harry Kettle - November 2, 2024
UFC heavyweight legend Derrick Lewis will no longer be competing against Jhonata Diniz at UFC Edmonton this weekend. As we know, Derrick Lewis is a true knockout artist. He holds the record for most KO wins in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and even at the age of 39, you wouldn’t put it past him adding to that total. In fact, many tipped him to do just that against Jhonata Diniz on Saturday night.
Official: Sitthichai returns against Shadow at ONE Friday Fights 92
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 2, 2024
Thai striking superstar Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong is ready to keep the ball rolling at ONE Friday Fights 92 on December 20 in featherweight Muay Thai action. “Killer Kid” meets the incomparable Shadow Singha Mawynn at the tentpole event inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium as ONE Championship looks brings the year to a close in style.
Daniel Cormier slams 'Moron' UFC 308 fighter for harshly criticizing his commentary
Curtis Calhoun - November 1, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t happy with welterweight fighter Rinat Fakhretdinov’s scathing criticism of his commentary following a controversial win at UFC 308. Fakhretdinov picked up a unanimous decision win over UFC debutee Carlos Leal at UFC 308 last weekend in Abu Dhabi. Despite many pundits and fans scoring the fight in Leal’s favor, all three judges went the other way, prompting the UFC commentators to label the decision as a robbery.
Beneil Dariush contemplates move to welterweight amid UFC hiatus: "I can just fight more often"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is in a weird spot as he prepares for his return. The 35-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since last December. In the main event of UFC Austin, Beneil Dariush was handed a brutal first-round knockout defeat by Arman Tsarukyan. The defeat was the lightweight’s second in a row, previously being knocked out by Charles Oliveira in the summer.
Stipe Miocic quiets talk of retirement ahead of UFC 309 return: "Right now I'm just going to worry about the fight"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is undecided on retirement ahead of his return. The 42-year-old heavyweight hasn’t been seen in the cage in over three years. Stipe Miocic last competed in the main event of UFC 260 in March 2021. That night saw the heavyweight champion lose by a brutal second-round knockout to Francis Ngannou. For a long time, it appeared that Miocic would never fight again.