Date: September 29, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT
Executive summary: This week in UFC, Renato Moicano secured a dominant TKO victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris. The event also saw other notable performances, including a vicious knockout by Fares Ziam and a controversial twerking celebration by Ailin Perez. News about Conor McGregor, Jake Paul, and the potential future of Floyd Mayweather in the UFC dominated headlines.
UFC Paris: Moicano vs. Saint-Denis
Renato Moicano Dominates Benoit Saint-Denis in UFC Paris Main Event
Renato Moicano secured a dominant TKO victory over Benoit Saint-Denis in the main event of UFC Paris. The fight was stopped in the first round due to a doctor’s stoppage after Moicano delivered a brutal beating, leaving Saint-Denis with significant facial injuries. Moicano expressed his desire for "easy money" fights next, suggesting he’s aiming for a higher-profile opponent.
MMA Fighting (1 hour ago), MMA Junkie (2 hours ago), Sports Illustrated (2 hours ago), YouTube (2:56)
Fares Ziam Delivers Vicious Knee Knockout at UFC Paris
Fares Ziam delivered a brutal knockout of Matt Frevola with a vicious knee in the second round. The strike left Frevola unconscious, prompting immediate medical attention. The knockout is being considered a contender for Knockout of the Year.
MMA Junkie (4 hours ago), Sports Illustrated (4 hours ago), MMAWeekly.com (54 minutes ago)
Ailin Perez Twerks on Opponent After Submission Victory
Ailin Perez celebrated her submission victory over her opponent by twerking in her face. The unusual celebration sparked controversy and debate, with some criticizing it as disrespectful and others defending it as a unique expression of joy.
TMZ (4 hours ago), New York Post (3 hours ago), talkSPORT (4 hours ago)
Merab Dvalishvili Nearly Gets into Altercation with Fan
Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was almost involved in an altercation with a fan at UFC Paris. Security intervened, preventing a potential brawl.
MMAmania.com (47 minutes ago)
Nassourdine Imavov Calls for Title Shot After Winning at UFC Paris
Nassourdine Imavov secured a dominant victory over Brendan Allen in the co-main event of UFC Paris. He called for a title shot following the win, highlighting his impressive performance and desire to compete for the championship.
MMA Fighting (2 hours ago), Sports Illustrated (2 hours ago), The Stats Zone (13 hours ago)
Conor McGregor and Jake Paul
Conor McGregor Calls for UFC Welterweight Title Shot
Conor McGregor has called for a UFC welterweight title fight against Belal Muhammad. This follows his recent statements expressing his desire to return to the octagon.
BJPenn.com (14 hours ago), MMA Fighting (7 hours ago), MMA Junkie (6 hours ago)
Jake Paul Mocks Conor McGregor
Jake Paul released a video mocking Conor McGregor’s recent actions, including his supposed "crash out" and "begging for a date" with him. The video has sparked further tension between the two fighters.
MMA Fighting (7 hours ago), MMA Junkie (6 hours ago)
Floyd Mayweather and UFC
Jon Jones Advises Floyd Mayweather Against Fighting in UFC
Jon Jones, the former UFC champion, has advised Floyd Mayweather against fighting in the UFC. He believes Mayweather would be at a disadvantage in MMA and warns that he would "hurt" the boxing legend if they fought.
Bloody Elbow (11 hours ago)
Other News
Kayla Harrison Worries About Julianna Pena’s Potential Title Win
Kayla Harrison, a UFC star, has expressed her concern about Julianna Pena potentially regaining the UFC women’s bantamweight title. She believes that Pena’s fighting style could pose a threat to her own career.
BJPenn.com (14 hours ago)
UFC Fight Night 243 Bonuses Announced
The UFC has announced the bonus winners from UFC Paris. Fares Ziam received a Performance of the Night bonus for his vicious knockout of Matt Frevola. The fight was also awarded Knockout of the Night.
MMA Junkie (55 minutes ago)
