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UFC champion Raquel Pennington says Julianna Pena fight is 13 years in the making: "You get under my damn skin"
Fernando Quiles - January 21, 2024
Fresh off capturing UFC gold for the first time, Raquel Pennington wants to go toe-to-toe with Julianna Pena. Pennington won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship in the co-main event of UFC 297 this past Saturday night. Her blitzing style and cardio were enough to outlast Mayra Bueno Silva, who gassed down the stretch. While nothing has been made official, it certainly seems Pena will be first in line to challenge Pennington.
REPORT | Israel Adesanya isn't ready to fight on UFC 300 card in Las Vegas
Fernando Quiles - January 21, 2024
It isn’t looking like Israel Adesanya will be featured on the UFC 300 card. Fight fans are eagerly anticipating the historic event, which is set to take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 13. While the card is shaping up quite nicely with some marquee fights, many believe the missing ingredient is a strong main event.
UFC CEO Dana White blasts reporter for suggesting he gives a “long leash” to his fighters: “Free speech!”
Fernando Quiles - January 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White put one reporter on blast over a question that was asked during the UFC 297 post-fight press conference. It’s no secret that UFC 297 headliner Sean Strickland speaks his mind, and he caused some controversy ahead of the event with his past comments on the LGBT community. He even got into a verbal spat with MMAFighting journalist Alexander K. Lee over a question asked about those comments.
Joe Rogan reacts to Dricus Du Plessis defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297
Fernando Quiles - January 21, 2024
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan wasn’t at the booth for UFC 297, but he definitely was paying attention to the main event. In the headliner, Dricus Du Plessis challenged Sean Strickland for the UFC Middleweight Championship. This one went the distance and after five rounds of competitive and bloody action, it was Du Plessis who was awarded the split nod. He is now the new UFC middleweight titleholder.
Pro fighters react after Frankie Edgar is announced for the UFC Hall of Fame
Fernando Quiles - January 21, 2024
Frankie Edgar has gotten his due after it was announced that he will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Following the first main card fight of UFC 297, Jon Anik spoke to the crowd and those watching at home to introduce a video package revealing Edgar’s induction. He will be joining the 2024 class during International Fight Week this summer.
Mike Malott issues statement following brutal TKO loss to Neil Magny at UFC 297
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2024
UFC fighter Mike Malott has issued a statement following his dramatic loss to Neil Magny at UFC 297. Last night at UFC 297, Mike Malott seemed to be on his way to a comprehensive decision win over Neil Magny. However, in the final minute or so of the fight, everything changed. Malott began to fatigue massively, opening the door for Magny to pounce and eventually finish Malott via TKO. It was a crazy end to the contest, and it ensured that male Canadian fighters went winless in Toronto.
Dana White takes aim at Movsar Evloev’s UFC 297 win over Arnold Allen: “The least fun fight anybody’s ever seen”
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has taken aim at Movsar Evloev’s unanimous decision victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 297. Last night at UFC 297, Movsar Evloev extended his unbeaten run in mixed martial arts to 18-0. He did so by making his way past Arnold Allen, giving himself a huge boost in the race for a featherweight title shot.
Dricus du Plessis says callout of Israel Adesanya is nothing personal: “UFC 300 sounds amazing”
Harry Kettle - January 21, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has made it clear that there’s nothing personal behind his callout of Israel Adesanya. Last night at UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to become the new king of the middleweights. The two men engaged in a back and forth war, with many scorecards being all over the place across social media.
Sean Strickland issues statement following UFC 297 title loss to Dricus Du Plessis: "I thought we got the job done"
Jeffrey Walter - January 21, 2024
Sean Strickland has issued a statement following his UFC 297 title loss to Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland (28-6 MMA) was looking to earn his first career UFC title defense when he collided with the streaking South African this evening in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
UFC CEO Dana White says Conor McGregor is not fighting in June: "When Conor's ready to fight, you know we'll announce it"
Jeffrey Walter - January 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has refuted Conor McGregor’s recent announcement that he will be fighting on June 29th. McGregor (22-6 MMA) kicked off the New Year by taking to ‘X‘ with a video sharing the following information:
Dana White reacts to the UFC 297 main event, says he scored the fight 3-2 for Sean Strickland
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has shared his thoughts on tonight’s UFC 297 main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland (28-6 MMA) was looking to defend the UFC middleweight title for the first time when he collided with Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Toronto.
UFC 297 Bonus Report: Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland take home 'FOTN'
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
The Octagon returned to Toronto for tonight’s UFC 297 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis. The highly anticipated middleweight title fight proved to be an epic back and forth affair. Sean Strickland had a great opening round, busting up the left eye of the challenger with a flurry of jabs. However, Dricus Du Plessis was able to turn the tide in rounds two and three, using his pace and forward pressure to get a slight edge on the American. After a highly productive fourth round, most fans and analysts had the fight either 3-1 for Du Plessis or all tied up at 2-2 headed into the fifth and final round. Although ‘Tarzan’ seemingly got the better of the South African in Round 5, it did not prove to be enough to retain the middleweight championship.
UFC 297 Results: Dricus Du Plessis defeats Sean Strickland (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 297 results, including the middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland (28-5 MMA) captured the promotion’s middleweight world title at September’s UFC 293 event, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya. That win marked ‘Tarzan’s’ third in a row, as he had previously scored victories over Abusupiyan Magomedov and Nassourdine Imavov respectively.
Pros react after Raquel Pennington defeats to Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC 297
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 297 event was co-headlined by a women’s bantamweight title fight between Mayra Bueno Silva and Raquel Pennington. Pennington (16-8 MMA) was entering her second career UFC title bout sporting a five-fight winning streak, her most previous victory being a split decision over Ketlen Vieira twelve months ago. Prior to that win, ‘Rocky’ had earned victories over Aspen Ladd, Macy Chiasson, Pannie Kianzad and Marion Reneau.
UFC 297 Results: Raquel Pennington defeats Mayra Bueno Silva (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 297 results, including the co-main event title fight between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva. Pennington (15-8 MMA) will enter her second career UFC title bout sporting a five-fight winning streak, her most recent being a split decision victory over Ketlen Vieira twelve months ago. Prior to that, ‘Rocky’ had earned wins over Aspen Ladd, Macy Chiasson, Pannie Kianzad and Marion Reneau.
UFC 297 Results: Neil Magny TKO's Mike Malott in Round 3 (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 297 results, including the welterweight bout between Mike Malott and Neil Magny. Malott (10-1-1 MMA) will enter the contest on a six-fight winning streak, with his three most recent victories coming inside of the Octagon. The 32-year-old Canadian was last seen in action at June’s UFC 289 event, where he scored a second-round submission victory over Adam Fugitt.
UFC 297 Results: Movsar Evloev defeats Arnold Allen (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 297 results, including the featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Movsar Evloev. Allen (19-2 MMA) will be looking to rebound after suffering the first loss of his UFC career to Max Holloway last April. Prior to that setback, ‘Almighty’ had strung together ten straight wins inside of the Octagon, which included stoppage victories over Dan Hooker and Calvin Kattar.
UFC 297: 'Strickland vs. Du Plessis' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 20, 2024
The Octagon returns to Toronto for tonight’s UFC 297 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland (28-5 MMA) captured the promotion’s middleweight world title at September’s UFC 293 event, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya. That win marked ‘Tarzan’s’ third in a row, as he had previously scored victories over Abusupiyan Magomedov and Nassourdine Imavov respectively.