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Alexander Volkanovski picks UFC 310 co-main event: "Shavkat's got some serious ground work"
Zain Bando - December 7, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has given his pick for the UFC 310 co-main event between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Garry. Despite having never faced either, Volkanovski gave a comprehensive breakdown of the fight on his YouTube channel.
Sean O’Malley confirms he will be in attendance for UFC 311: “Need to see who I fight next”
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2024
UFC star Sean O’Malley has confirmed that he will be in attendance for the blockbuster UFC 311 event next month. For many, ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley is one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. He enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the UFC, capped off by him winning the UFC bantamweight championship by knocking out Aljamain Sterling. Following that, he went on to successfully defend the belt against long-time rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.
Joe Rogan names former UFC fighter he believes could have gone undefeated: “Probably nobody would’ve ever beaten him”
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2024
Joe Rogan has named the former UFC fighter that he believes could’ve gone undefeated like Khabib Nurmagomedov. In the last few decades, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has grown massively. In that time, we’ve seen some outstanding fighters come and go – but very few have ever gone unbeaten. Khabib Nurmagomedov is one that managed to do so, and Joe Rogan was there to see the evolution of his career on the big stage.
Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev clash in backstage encounter
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2024
Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev were engaged in a confrontation backstage in Las Vegas last night. If there’s one thing we know to be true about Nate Diaz, it’s that he’s unpredictable. Throughout the course of his entire career, Diaz has made a point of making headlines. Whether it be his performances inside the cage or what he says and does outside of it, everyone knows him to be a wild card – and that’s proven to be the case once again.
Chael Sonnen nominates rising welterweight to face Jorge Masvidal in UFC return: "Whip Jorge in my place"
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen wants to see Jorge Masvidal vs. Oban Elliott. ‘Gamebred’ is currently on the comeback trail. Last April, Jorge Masvidal retired after being handed a decision loss by Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, his fourth defeat in a row. However, almost as soon as he hung up the gloves, he began discussing a comeback. Earlier this year, Masvidal headed to the boxing ring for a one-off bout against Nate Diaz.
Vicente Luque hopes Nick Diaz fight isn't rebooked after UFC 310: "That's in the past"
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2024
Vicente Luque doesn’t have any interest in facing Nick Diaz after his return at UFC 310. ‘The Silent Assassin’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a March clash against Joaquin Buckley. Fresh off a decision win over former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos in August, the Brazilian hoped to move his winning streak to two. However, Vicente Luque was battered by Buckley, ultimately being stopped in the second round.
WATCH | Merab Dvalishvili confronts Umar Nurmagomedov backstage at UFC 310 weigh-ins
Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili nearly came to blows with Umar Nurmagomedov earlier today. ‘The Machine’ and ‘Young Eagle’ finally had their long-awaited clash finalized earlier this week. Despite talk of Merab Dvalishvili rematching Petr Yan or Sean O’Malley, he instead signed a deal to face Umar Nurmagomedov. The Russian famously earned a title opportunity with a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen in August.
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.
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.
Anthony Smith explains the “f***ed up mindset” he’s bringing into UFC 310 fight with Dominick Reyes
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2024
Anthony Smith has explained the mindset he’s bringing into his upcoming UFC 310 collision with Dominick Reyes tomorrow. For the longest time now, Anthony Smith has been a regular in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He has served as a tough opponent for countless fighters in the division’s top 15, and that’ll likely continue to be the case for as long as he sticks around.
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.
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
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2024
The bad blood between UFC champion Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill nearly boiled over earlier today. ‘Poatan’ and ‘Sweet Dreams’ have gone back and forth online, and in interviews, for months now. The feud stems from their meeting in the main event of UFC 300 in April. In the build to the contest, the two were largely respectful. However, Alex Pereira admitted post-fight that Jamahal Hill had gotten on his nerves while promoting the fight.
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.
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.