MMA News
Dana White says "it's a really bad idea" for Francis Ngannou to box Tyson Fury
Cole Shelton - March 3, 2022
Dana White doesn’t think Francis Ngannou has much of a chance if he boxes Tyson Fury. For quite some time now, Ngannou and Fury have been talking about fighting one another. With the UFC heavyweight champion also in contract negotiation, he has made it clear he wants to box and Fury would be his dream opponent.
Jalin Turner plans to finish "durable" Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 272: "He relies on his durability, that's not good when you fight me"
Cole Shelton - March 3, 2022
Jalin Turner is excited to share the Octagon with Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 272. Turner and Mullarkey were booked to fight one another at UFC Auckland, the card headlined by Paul Felder and Dan Hooker, but Mullarkey was forced out of the bout. Now, they are set to meet on Saturday night and Turner’s confidence has only grown.
New video appears to show Cain Velasquez chasing down accused child molester in SUV
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2022
A newly released video shows Cain Velasquez in an SUV chase. He was headed after a man accused of molesting one of his relatives. Earlier this week, the former UFC heavyweight champion was arrested for attempted murder. The news caught fans off-guard, mainly due to Velasquez’s normally calm demeanor outside of the cage.
Dana White praises Colby Covington ahead of UFC 272: “He should definitely be in the pound-for-pound list”
Susan Cox - March 3, 2022
UFC 272 takes place this coming weekend, Saturday March 5th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The main event will feature Colby Covington (16-3 MMA) vs Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA) in the welterweight division.
Dana White comments on the arrest of former UFC champion Cain Velasquez
Susan Cox - March 3, 2022
UFC President, Dana White has weighed in on the arrest of former UFC champion, Cain Velasquez. Cain Velasquez, 39, retired from the UFC back in 2019 after suffering a KO loss to Francis Ngannou. The former UFC heavyweight champion boasts 12 wins by knockout, two by decision and two title defences.
Dana White explains what Colby Covington must do to earn a middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2022
UFC president Dana White has revealed what Colby Covington needs to do in order to earn a title shot against Israel Adesanya. In his two attempts at winning the UFC welterweight championship, Colby Covington took reigning king Kamaru Usman to the limit on both occasions. Alas, despite all of his good work, “Chaos” still came up short with his most notable accolade to date being when he captured the interim belt way back at UFC 225.
Colby Covington has his sights set on Dustin Poirier following UFC 272: “That fight needs to happen. He’s talked too reckless in the media”
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2022
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has said that a showdown with Dustin Poirier could be next for him after UFC 272. This Saturday night we’ll see Colby Covington attempt to put an end to his rivalry with Jorge Masvidal once and for all in their main event grudge match in Las Vegas. Alas, while it may be the most intense of his feuds to date, it certainly isn’t the only example of him making an enemy out of a former teammate.
Conor McGregor expresses interest in purchasing Chelsea FC
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2022
UFC star Conor McGregor has expressed an interest in buying Chelsea Football Club. While he may have already found great success through mixed martial arts, Proper Twelve whiskey and a variety of other investments, Conor McGregor continues to be on the hunt for more power in several other ventures. It’s well-known that he’s been a football, aka soccer, fan for many years, to the point where he even contemplated putting in a bid for Manchester United last year following the European Super League debacle.
Jorge Masvidal questions Colby Covington's heart ahead of UFC 272: "Every time he gets touched, he folds"
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2022
Jorge Masvidal doesn’t think Colby Covington has a dog inside him. Masvidal and Covington are former roommates and training partners that have turned into bitter enemies and will now settle their differences at UFC 272. It’s a highly anticipated fight but the oddsmakers have Covington as a sizeable favorite but for “Gamebred” he expects to break him.
Dana White reveals Islam Makhachev turned down fight with Rafael dos Anjos: "I thought we had it done"
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2022
Dana White has revealed that Islam Makhachev turned down a fight with Rafael dos Anjos for this weekend. Last week, the MMA world went crazy after Rafael Fiziev fell out of his UFC 272 bout with the former lightweight champion. Many fighters quickly stepped up to take the short-notice co-main event fight. Many stepped up, but one drew attention more than the rest, being Islam Makhachev.
Joe Rogan returns to commentary booth at UFC 272 after missing UFC 271
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2022
Joe Rogan will be on the mic for UFC 272. Rogan missed UFC 271 after what was reported to be a conflict of interest. However, after the event, Dana White revealed Rogan could’ve worked but he decided not to.
Cain Velasquez faces a minimum of 20 years and up to life in prison if found guilty after taking "the law into his own hands"
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2022
Cain Velasquez could see life in prison if he is convicted of attempted murder. It was revealed Velasquez allegedly shot at a man who was recently charged with molesting a close relative of his. However, he apparently missed that man, and his bullet hit the defendant’s stepfather.
UFC 272 | Pro fighters make their picks for Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2022
In the main event of UFC 272, a grudge match between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal goes down. Covington is a sizeable -320 favorite while “Gamebred” is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are going with Covington as they believe his wrestling will be too much while some think Masvidal finds the KO.
Despite Tyson Fury's retirement proclamation, he still intends to fight Francis Ngannou in 2023: "I'll be ready to do crossover fights"
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2022
Tyson Fury recently noted that he’s going to retire from boxing after his fight with Dillian Whyte. ‘The Gyspy King’ is now deciding to clarify that stance a little bit. He’s still looking for a crossover bout with Francis Ngannou. The WBC heavyweight champion is set to face ‘The Body Snatcher’ next month in Wembley Stadium. At yesterday’s inaugural press conference for the event, Tyson Fury said that he’s going to retire post-fight. He explained that he’s got enough money and that he’s only getting older.
Colby Covington says beef with Jorge Masvidal will extend past UFC 272: "Who wants to bury the hatchet with a scumbag?"
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2022
Colby Covington is confident that his beef with Jorge Masvidal will extend beyond this weekend. ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ are set to square off this Saturday in the main event of UFC 272. Covington and Masvidal were friends for years, and even roommates at one point. However, they couldn’t be further apart nowadays. The two developed a feud around 2019 due to Covington allegedly not paying one of their coaches, and it has spiraled since.
Pro fighters rally behind Cain Velasquez after details behind his shooting emerge
Susan Cox - March 2, 2022
Pro fighters have rallied behind Cain Velasquez after details behind his shooting emerged earlier today. On Monday, February 28th, Velasquez was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail where he is being held without bail. A court date is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 2nd.
Dana White on the possibility of Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3: “I’d be shocked if that fight didn’t happen again”
Susan Cox - March 2, 2022
Dana White, UFC President, would not be surprised if there was a trilogy match-up between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in the near future. The two fighters first met in the Octagon in March of 2016 in the welterweight main event at UFC 196. It was to be a win for Diaz (21-13 MMA) by submission in the second round.
Dana White is considering putting the BMF title on the line at UFC 272
Susan Cox - March 2, 2022
Dana White is apparently considering putting the BMF title on the line at UFC 272. UFC 272 is coming up this weekend, on Saturday March 5th, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.