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Jon Jones announces new business venture following UFC retirement

2 days ago | bjpenn.com | Fernando Quiles Jr.

Jon Jones has made his first major business move since retiring from pro MMA competition. During the UFC Baku post-fight press conference, Dana White revealed that “Bones” decided to call it a career after a legendary run. The end of Jones’ career wasn’t without controversy, however, as fans have accused the MMA legend of avoiding a title unification bout with Tom Aspinall.
Merab Dvalishvili's coach sends stern warning to Umar Nurmagomedov on potential rematch

2 days ago | bjpenn.com | Fernando Quiles Jr.

The head coach of Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t think Umar Nurmagomedov would fare much better against his fighter in a rematch. Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov first shared the Octagon back in January. “The Machine” put the UFC Bantamweight Championship at stake against the previously unbeaten Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili ended up winning the fight via unanimous decision to retain the 135-pound gold. If the two meet again, head coach Ray Longo believes a rematch might be even tougher for Nurmagomedov.
Former Charles Oliveira opponent reveals key to defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC 317

2 days ago | bjpenn.com | Fernando Quiles Jr.

A former opponent of Charles Oliveira believes he knows what “do Bronx” must do to defeat Ilia Topuria. Oliveira and Topuria are set to collide for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship on Saturday. The bout will headline UFC 317 to cap off “International Fight Week” in Las Vegas. Oliveira is the underdog going into this bout. While one of Oliveira’s ex-foes doesn’t believe he will ultimately win this weekend, he does have some advice for the former UFC lightweight titleholder.
Tom Aspinall is 'the biggest loser' amid Jon Jones retirement news

3 days ago | bjpenn.com | Fernando Quiles Jr.

In the mind of one former UFC fan favorite, Tom Aspinall lost the most following Jon Jones’ retirement. Fight fans were hoping that Jones vs. Aspinall would be booked, but “Bones” informed the UFC that he’s done with prizefighting. It’s the end of a legendary career with some bumps in the road outside of the Octagon for Jones. As for Aspinall, he’s now the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion and his division gets a chance to move forward.
Major Joe Rogan news ahead of UFC 317 broadcast in Las Vegas

3 days ago | bjpenn.com | Fernando Quiles Jr.

Joe Rogan is back in the booth for UFC 317. The broadcast plans for the UFC’s next pay-per-view event this Saturday have been reported by MMAJunkie. Dan Hellie will be hosting the weigh-in show on Friday at 11:50 a.m. ET. He’ll be joined by Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko. Megan Olivi will be on roving reporter duties throughout UFC 317 card. Longtime UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer will be introducing the fighters and announcing the winners on Saturday.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith criticizes Jon Jones for retiring before Tom Aspinall fight

3 days ago | bjpenn.com | Fernando Quiles Jr.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a lot to say about Jon Jones’ retirement. When Tom Aspinall witnessed Jones pick Stipe Miocic apart during the UFC 309 main event in New York City, many were hoping that a title unification bout would be next. At the time, Aspinall was the interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, while “Bones” held the main gold. Instead, Jones showed more interest in a clash with Alex Pereira.
Kevin Lee looking to prove the doubters wrong in PFL debut: "People have written me off"

1 week ago | bjpenn.com | Cole Shelton

Kevin Lee is ready to prove everyone wrong. Lee is set to return to the cage on Friday at PFL World Tournament 6 against Gadzhi Rabadanov. Lee stepped into the tournament to face Rabadanov in the main event of the card in the lightweight semifinal. Heading into the bout, Lee is a massive +850 underdog, but he has confidence he will shock the world and prove he’s still a top fighter. “A lot of people have written me off.
Joaquin Buckley unloads on Israel Adesanya in fiery rant: "You ain't no real fighter"

1 week ago | bjpenn.com | Cole Shelton

Joaquin Buckley took aim at Israel Adesanya in a fiery rant after his recent loss to Kamaru Usman. Buckley suffered his first loss at welterweight in the UFC as Usman was able to control him on the ground. After the loss, Adesanya blasted Buckley and said he was glad to see him lose, as ‘The Last Stylebender’ said he hates Buckley. Following Adesanya’s comments, Joaquin Buckley spoke on his YouTube channel to blast the former middleweight champion.
Ignacio Bahamondes claims he's "willing to die" against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Baku: "It's going to be fireworks"

1 week ago | bjpenn.com | Cole Shelton

Ignacio Bahamondes is expecting a war against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Baku. Bahamondes is set to take on the 11th-ranked Fiziev in a three-round co-main event scrap. Both men are strikers, so Bahamondes is eager to throw down, and he says he’s preparing for a war and willing to die against Fiziev. “Fiziev is a striker just like me,” Bahamondes told MMA Junkie. “I think wherever he is good, I’m way better than him.
Alex Pereira shares prediction for Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree at UFC Baku

1 week ago | bjpenn.com | Cole Shelton

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has shared his prediction for Saturday’s UFC Baku main event. The main event of UFC Baku sees Jamahal Hill taking on Khalil Rountree in a pivotal light heavyweight bout. Both men are looking to get back into the win column, and both were knocked out by Pereira. Given that Alex Pereira has fought both, he will be paying attention to the UFC Baku main event.