MMA News
Alexander Volkanovski on UFC 251 rematch with Max Holloway: “Nothing changes”
Natasha Hooper - June 10, 2020
The current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski responded to the announcement of his UFC 251 rematch against the former champion Max Holloway. At UFC 245, in December of 2019, Holloway set out to defend his 145-pound belt against the top-ranked contender, Volkanovski. The title challenger used a steady flow of leg kicks and exchanges in the pocket to pick apart Holloway. Over the course of five rounds, The Australian put an end to the “Blessed” era as he earned the unanimous decision victory.
Leon Edwards is "next" for Usman-Burns winner according to Ali Abdelaziz
Cole Shelton - June 9, 2020
Leon Edwards will be getting the winner of Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns at UFC 251 according to Ali Abdelaziz. After Usman TKO’d Colby Covington at UFC 245 to defend his welterweight belt for the first time, many thought his next opponent would be Jorge Masvidal. Yet, negotiations stalled leaving Burns to step up and take the fight.
Henry Cejudo says it's his fault Jose Aldo is fighting for the title at UFC 251
Cole Shelton - June 9, 2020
Henry Cejudo says it’s his fault Jose Aldo will be fighting for the bantamweight title at UFC 251. Cejudo called out Aldo for his first title defense and got his wish. He was set to fight the Brazilian on May 9 at UFC 250 in Brazil. Yet, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Aldo fight was ultimately scrapped as he was replaced by Dominick Cruz.
Gilbert Burns slams Nate Diaz: "Say thanks to Conor McGregor he's the only reason you make money"
Cole Shelton - June 9, 2020
Gilbert Burns has issued a response to Nate Diaz after the fan-favorite trashed the welterweight title fight set to take place at UFC 251. Diaz took to social media where he was not happy that Gilbert Burns was getting the title shot against Kamaru Usman.
Most Gruesome UFC Injuries
Natasha Hooper - June 9, 2020
Whether it’s snapped bones, mutant-like haematomas or bloodsoaked limbs, the Octagon has seen it’s fair share of battle wounds. So here at BJPenn.com, we have rounded up the most gruesome injuries in UFC history.
Sean O'Malley "knew it wouldn’t take me long" to finish Eddie Wineland at UFC 250
Cole Shelton - June 9, 2020
Sean O’Malley is pleased with his UFC 250 win over Eddie Wineland. In the lead up to the fight, O’Malley told BJPENN.com he was expecting a viral knockout. He wanted something spinning, but says the one-punch walk-off KO win is good enough for him.
Daniel Cormier confirms he will retire after trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 252
Mike Pendleton - June 9, 2020
The heavyweight title trilogy matchup between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier is finally set, and for the former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, it will mark the end of his remarkable career. It was announced on Tuesday that Miocic and Cormier will meet for the third time at UFC 252 which is scheduled to take place on August 15 although a location and venue have not been announced yet.
VIDEO | Henry Cejudo Details Psychedelic Journey With Mike Tyson
Jason Kindschy - June 9, 2020
“Problems will disappear as darkness disappears with the onset of light.” -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi The human mind is incredibly powerful. What is actually achievable through belief in oneself is invariably witnessed in the realm of competition, and ever more so in combat sports.
Daniel Cormier says Amanda Nunes' only threat is Valentina Shevchenko
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 9, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes that Valentina Shevchenko is the only legitimate threat to Amanda Nunes. Nunes successfully retained her UFC women’s featherweight championship this past Saturday night (June 6). She turned in a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer. This was Nunes’ first successful 145-pound title defense.
Leon Edwards was considered for title shot against Kamaru Usman before Gilbert Burns
Adam Martin - June 9, 2020
The UFC reportedly called Leon Edwards up to see if he would fight UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman before giving the shot to Gilbert Burns. Jorge Masvidal was widely expected to be next in line to fight Usman for the belt but he is currently involved in a public contract dispute with the UFC. Masvidal believes he should get a new contract to fight for the belt but the UFC is not budging on it. When the UFC couldn’t come to terms with Masvidal, they reached out to Burns instead and offered him the title shot at UFC 251. But according to a new report, the UFC called Edwards first.
Nate Diaz trashes Usman vs. Burns booking: "This isn’t a title fight"
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Nate Diaz isn’t a fan of the newly announced welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. Diaz’s gripes with the matchup seem to stem from the fact that Burns, who now holds the No. 1 spot in the UFC rankings, was only given the opportunity to fight Usman for the title when Jorge Masvial began butting heads with the promotion.
Dana White fires back at Conor McGregor, accuses him of turning down short-notice fight
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
UFC President Dana White has sent some return fire in the direction of newly retired two-division champion Conor McGregor. McGregor surprised fight fans the world over when he announced his retirement last Saturday night. Shortly after announcing his retirement on social media, he gave a few quotes to ESPN, explaining that he simply doesn’t see any reason to continue fighting right now, as there are no opportunities that excite him.
Report | Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje in the works for UFC 253
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
According to a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate, a lightweight title fight between undisputed champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje is in the works for UFC 253 on September 19. Ultimate negocia Khabib Nurmadomedov x Justin Gaethje para o UFC 253,19 de setembro – Mais uma em parceria com o @marbarone https://t.co/YV2eAt4NyB
Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier trilogy fight official for August 15
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
A heavyweight title rematch between champion Stipe Miocic and challenger Daniel Cormier is official for August 15, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. Given that both men are American, we can expect this fight to occur on US soil, rather than on the UFC’s much discussed Fight Island.
Dana White confirms location of UFC Fight Island, drops dates for first four cards
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
It’s official. As the rumors have suggested for weeks, Dana White’s much-discussed UFC Fight Island is none other than Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Speaking on social media on Tuesday, White confirmed the setting of Fight Island. He also dropped the dates of the first four events to go down on Fight Island: July 11, 15, 18 and 25.
Dana White says UFC is interested in Kayla Harrison
Adam Martin - June 9, 2020
UFC president Dana White says the world’s top MMA organization is interested in signing PFL women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison. The UFC is always looking for new challengers for women’s double champion Amanda Nunes. After she just beat down Felicia Spencer for five rounds in the main event of UFC 250, it’s becoming harder to envision anyone on the UFC roster finding a way to beat her. It’s possible that the person who gives Nunes the best fight is someone who isn’t even in the UFC right now. Cue Harrison.
UFC 250 fighter salaries revealed: Alex Caceres nets 116k for victory over Chase Hooper
Harry Kettle - June 9, 2020
The fighter salaries for all competitors on the UFC 250 card have been revealed, from the main event to Alex Caceres‘ big win and beyond. UFC 250 is officially in the books, and when the dust had settled, many fans agreed that this was a pretty successful event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship – with some suggesting it was the best slate of fights since the pandemic began.
UFC 250 medical suspensions: Nunes, Spencer facing six-month sits
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
The medical suspensions for UFC 250 are in, and as is usually the case for a card with so much action, many fighters are facing long sits. Felicia Spencer, who was brutalized by UFC featherweight champ Amanda Nunes in the card’s main event, is facing six months out. Nunes, despite the lopsided nature of her win, is facing a similar layoff—though she intends to take some time off anyway.