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Paulie Malignaggi trashes Conor McGregor after Miami arrest
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2019
When Conor McGregor was arrested for ““strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief” in Miami on Monday night — the result of his smashing a fan’s cellphone — you knew it was only a matter of time before his legions of haters starting chiming in. Of all McGregor’s haters, it’s arguable that none are quite as dedicated to the cause as former boxer and new BKFC fighter Paulie Malignaggi.
Conor McGregor issues statement after arrest in Miami
Tom Taylor - March 12, 2019
On Monday evening, the Miami Herald reported that former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor had been arrested in Miami after an incident involving a fan and a cell phone. The Irish star was charged with “strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief” after allegedly smashing the fan’s phone.
Luke Rockhold teases being 'on track' for UFC 238, potentially against Corey Anderson
Drake Riggs - March 11, 2019
It has been over a year since we last saw former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, competing inside the Octagon. For the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) product, that most recent appearance, unfortunately, came in a devastating loss to Yoel Romero in the headliner of UFC 221 in Perth, Australia.
Dillon Danis explains how the UFC 229 brawl started
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2019
UFC 229 was poised to be the biggest pay-per-view of the year as Conor McGregor was set to challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight belt. Making the fight even more anticipated was the lead up, which saw McGregor throw a dolly at a bus, and pelt Nurmagomedov with seemingly endless trash talk. Unfortunately, after Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor, he jumped out of the Octagon and attacked Dillon Danis. Nobody knew exactly why, although Nurmagomedov’s team said it was because Danis was making racist comments. However, Danis has vehemently denied those claims.
Report | Conor McGregor arrested on Miami beach
Drake Riggs - March 11, 2019
The Miami Herald has reported that former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami, Florida on Monday. The Irishman is being charged with “strong-armed robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief” following an incident that saw McGregor smashing a fan’s cell phone according to the report. The incident is believed to have happened around 5:00 AM when the fan was photographing McGregor outside of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.
Demian Maia interested in fight with Diego Sanchez next
Drake Riggs - March 11, 2019
After suffering the first three-fight skid of his lengthy 35-fight career, perennial top 10 welterweight contender Demian Maia was able to snap it with a vintage performance at UFC Fortaleza in early February. Maia would waste little time against his opponent, Lyman Good before he found himself sinking in a rear-naked choke to get the first round submission victory.
Felicia Spencer: 'I'm here to build the division'
Drake Riggs - March 11, 2019
Over this past weekend, it was confirmed that the Invicta FC featherweight champion Felicia Spencer is officially on her way to the UFC. There is significance in the signing for obvious reasons, because as of the UFC featherweight division’s creation in February 2017, the promotion has only homed two natural 145-pound fighters since then in the former champion, Cris Cyborg, and Megan Anderson.
Yoel Romero heard Paulo Costa being flagged by USADA was reason for fight falling out
Drake Riggs - March 11, 2019
The middleweight division in MMA is one that is always providing some sort of intrigue and the reasons for why are seemingly limitless. One of the recently proposed match-ups over the last few months has been one that pits divisional powerhouses Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa against one another. However, the fight has fallen through on two separate occasions now.
BREAKING | Dillon Danis returns at Bellator 221
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2019
Dillon Danis, a decorated grappling specialist and long-time friend and training partner of UFC star Conor McGregor, is set to return at Bellator 221 on May 11 in Chicago, Illinois. Danis’ opponent on the card will be Max Humphrey. This news was announced on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday.
EXCLUSIVE | Herdem Alacabek aims to become the UFC's next Swedish star
Thomas Taylor - March 11, 2019
If you’re not familiar with Herdem Alacabek yet, you probably will be soon. The Swedish light heavyweight, who has kickstarted his pro mixed martial arts career with five straight finishes, is narrowing in on a UFC roster spot. In fact, he could put pen to paper very soon.
PHOTO | Darren Till is looking shredded ahead of UFC London scrap with Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2019
Darren Till is looking lean and mean ahead of his Saturday night, UFC London headlining showdown with Jorge Masvidal. In previous outings, the British striking specialist has had a difficult time cutting down to the 171-pound welterweight limit, even failing to do so a few times. This time around, however, he appears to have things well under control.
10 Rivalries from Movies and TV That Are as Intense as MMA
Nick Nadel - March 11, 2019
Conor versus Khabib. Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar. The MMA world is filled with brutal, pain-bringing rivalries. That intensity is also rampant in some of the best action movies and TV shows, from superheroes and villains duking it out in outer space to boxers and kung-fu masters putting their all into one last fight. Read on for some rivalries from the big and small screen that contain all the raw intensity of two fighters facing off in the octagon. And for more bitter rivalries and pulse-pounding action, Into the Badlands returns for its final episodes in a two-night premiere event, Sunday, March 24th and 25th on AMC. The Widow Vs. Baron Chau, Into the Badlands
Ben Askren trolls Darren Till, Jorge Masvidal ahead of UFC London
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2019
This weekend, in the main event of the stacked UFC London card on ESPN+, Jorge Masvidal and Darren Till will collide in a crucial welterweight contender fight. It’s looking increasingly likely that the winner of this fight will then be pitted against former ONE and Bellator champ Ben Askren. Askren, no stranger to trash talk, has been laying the foundation for this potential matchup over the last few weeks. On Monday, he continued to do so, taking a shot at both Till and Masvidal in an incendiary Tweet.
EXCLUSIVE | Bobby Moffett makes confident prediction for UFC Nashville showdown with Bryce Mitchell
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2019
Bobby Moffett called for a showdown with fellow featherweight prospect Bryce Mitchell, and that’s just what he got. The pair will collide at UFC Nashville on March 23. Speaking on episode 111 of BJPENN Radio, Moffett broke down this compelling showdown with Bryce Mitchell.
Coach Duke Roufus discusses Tyron Woodley's road back to the welterweight title
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2019
Tyron Woodley is no longer the UFC welterweight champion. After four title defenses, he was dethroned by Kamaru Usman at UFC 235. While this was a tough outcome for the former champion, his coach, Duke Roufus, is optimistic it’s a setback they can rebound from. He’s helped other fighters do so in the past. He’s even done so himself.
UFC London: Till vs. Masvidal Fight Card and Start Time
Tom Taylor - March 11, 2019
On Saturday night (Saturday afternoon in North America), the UFC will return to our screens with the exciting UFC London card, which airs on ESPN+ (get a free trial here). This UFC London card will be headlined by a crucial welterweight contender bout between former title challenger Darren Till and ferocious veteran Jorge Masvidal. The bout will mark Till’s opportunity to rebound from a failed championship bid opposite Tyron Woodley, and Masvidal’s chance to get back on track after a decision loss to Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson — all the way back in November of 2017.
Israel Adesanya responds to comparisons to Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2019
The rise of Israel Adesanya has drawn comparisons to the rise of Conor McGregor. The two took the UFC by storm and were both considered future champions from the early phases of their careers. Israel Adesanya agrees he shares some similarities with Conor McGregor, but assures they’re on different paths.
5 things Eduard Folayang must do in his rematch with Shinya Aoki
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2019
ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang has defeated Shinya Aoki once, and if he’s going to remain champion and capture a victory in the main event of the historic ONE: A NEW ERA show, he’ll have to do it again. On 31 March, ONE travels to Aoki’s home country of Japan for one of the biggest martial arts event of the year. Eduard Folayang and Shinya Aoki have the honor of competing in the featured match of the night.