Welcome to Sportskeeda’s daily MMA News Roundup, where we cover the biggest stories and updates from the world of MMA. Today, we bring you the latest on Jon Jones hitting back at Dan Henderson, Khamzat Maaev suffering his first career loss, and a successful debut in the PFL for a former UFC and Bellator fighter.
In a recent interview, Dan Henderson claimed that he would have beaten Jon Jones if they had fought in their canceled UFC 151 bout. Henderson confidently stated, I was just 100% certain I was gonna beat the f*** out of him… I absolutely would have beat him up in my mind. However, Jones responded on Instagram, reminding Henderson of their Submission Underground 2 grappling match where he choked him out, indicating that he already proved his superiority.
Meanwhile, Khamzat Maaev, once hailed as a rising star with an undefeated record, suffered his first-ever professional MMA loss at BRAVE CF 79. Maaev had an impressive record of finishing all his opponents in the first round, but Nika Kupravishvili stunned him with a TKO in the second round. Despite the defeat, Maaev, who shares similarities with UFC sensation Khamzat Chimaev, still has plenty of potential for growth at just 23 years old.
In the Professional Fighters League (PFL), former UFC and Bellator fighter Brett Johns made a successful debut at PFL Europe 4. After fighting for Bellator, Johns signed with the PFL, a decision that proved wise as the PFL later acquired Bellator. Johns faced David Tonatiuh Crol and emerged victorious with a third-round TKO. This win marked his first PFL victory and extended his win streak to three consecutive wins.
That wraps up today’s MMA News Roundup. Stay tuned for more updates and stories from the world of mixed martial arts.
