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Ilia Topuria to honored for UFC title win at upcoming Real Madrid football match in Spain
Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will be celebrated at an upcoming Real Madrid match this weekend. Earlier this month, Ilia Topuria became the new king at 145 pounds. He did so by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski – something that nobody in the UFC had been able to do at featherweight. He’s undefeated, he’s getting better with every fight, and his star power is growing rapidly. At this rate, the promotion may have their next big European sensation.
Charles Oliveira says he’s been assured a title shot is next with a win over Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024
Charles Oliveira has said that he’s been assured of a lightweight title shot if he can defeat Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. In one of the featured bouts of UFC 300, Charles Oliveira will go head to head with Arman Tsarukyan. The two will battle it out in what is, in more ways than one, a blockbuster showdown at 155 pounds.
Brian Ortega details his spiritual rebirth ahead of return at UFC Mexico City: “I had to just pluck away and be alone for a long time”
Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024
UFC fighter Brian Ortega has spoken candidly about his rebirth ahead of his return at UFC Mexico City. For the longest time now, Brian Ortega has been one of the big “what ifs” in the featherweight division. Between injuries and bad luck, he hasn’t been able to get on much of a roll. This weekend, he’ll have the chance to get back in the win column when he squares off with Yair Rodriguez in a fascinating encounter.
Alex Pereira takes aim at Jamahal Hill’s credentials ahead of UFC 300: “I don’t know which position I’d put him, but at least fourth”
Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has questioned the credentials of his upcoming opponent Jamahal Hill. In the main event of UFC 300, Alex Pereira will lock horns with Jamahal Hill with the UFC light heavyweight championship on the line. It will serve as his first defense of the crown after defeating Jiri Prochazka last year.
Pro fighters make their picks for Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2024
In the co-main event of UFC Mexico City, a rematch between top-four featherweights goes down as Yair Rodriguez takes on Brian Ortega. Heading into the rematch, Rodriguez is a slight -158 favorite while ‘T-City’ is a +124 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the featherweight fight at UFC Mexico City. In their first fight back in July 2021 Rodriguez won in the first round due to a shoulder injury suffered by Ortega. However, in the rematch, the pros are actually going with the underdog in Ortega to pull off the upset.
Cory Sandhagen open to rebooking Umar Nurmagomedov fight as long as "he looks good" on March 2
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2024
Cory Sandhagen is open to fighting Umar Nurmagomedov his next time out. Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov were supposed to headline UFC Nashville last August, but an injury knocked the Dagestani fighter out of the fight. Sandhagen ended up getting a lopsided decision win over Rob Font on that card and hasn’t fought since. Nurmagomedov, meanwhile, is set to return to the Octagon on March 2 against UFC newcomer Bekzat Almakhan.
Aljamain Sterling previews future matchup against UFC champion Ilia Topuria: "That's not an easy fight"
Josh Evanoff - February 22, 2024
Aljamain Sterling is well aware that it’s going to take a lot to defeat UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. ‘Funk Master’ has been out of action since a knockout loss to Sean O’Malley last August at UFC 292. The defeat ended Aljamain Sterling’s historic bantamweight title reign in spectacular fashion. After the defeat, he called for a rematch with ‘Sugar’, but Dana White and company instead booked the champion against Marlon Vera.
Sean O'Malley changes tune as he calls for Merab Dvalishvili after Marlon Vera at UFC 299: "I’m knocking that dude out"
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2024
Sean O’Malley has changed his tune and is now interested in fighting Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley said the plan was to fight Ilia Topuria for the featherweigh title if he gets past Marlon Vera. However, after hearing all the fans call for Dvalishvili get the next title shot, ‘Suga’ says he will grant that as he’s confident he would KO the Georgian.
Michael Chandler responds to critics suggesting he should walk away from Conor McGregor fight: “I have way too many assurances”
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has explained why he doesn’t want to walk away from the Conor McGregor fight. For the longest time now, Michael Chandler has been pushing for a fight against Conor McGregor. After their season of coaching The Ultimate Fighter, it seemed like just a matter of time before an official announcement was made. Alas, up to this point, nothing has been confirmed by the promotion.
Matched up! Who has the better lineup, UFC 299 or UFC 300?
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has two major PPVs coming up – UFC 299 and UFC 300. But which is better? Over the years, the UFC has established itself as the leading promotion in mixed martial arts. We’ve all known that to be the case for a long time, but it’s always nice when they remind us with some blockbuster events. Thankfully for casual and hardcore fans alike, we have two huge pay-per-views coming up in March and April.
Video | Merab Dvalishvili becomes the latest fighter to lay a beatdown on Sneako
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2024
UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili has become the latest fighter to get into a grappling exchange with Sneako. Over the course of the last few years, Merab Dvalishvili has done a fantastic job of building up his star power. Between his social media presence and his wins in the cage, he’s become one of the most interesting fighters in the bantamweight division. Now, following his win over Henry Cejudo, he’s in line for the next title shot at 135 pounds.
Video | Alex Pereira is training with Steven Seagal ahead of UFC 300
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has been seen training with Steven Seagal heading into UFC 300. In the main event of UFC 300, Alex Pereira will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Jamahal Hill. While it’s a contest many have been waiting a long time to see, some are surprised to see it in the headline slot for such a blockbuster pay-per-view.