MMA News
Tyron Woodley trashes "lil prostitute" Dan Hooker for loyalty to Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
Tyron Woodley started the week in a heated war of words with UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, and is ending it bt jawing back-and-forth with Adesanya’s friend and training partner Dan Hooker. Not long after Woodley and Adesanya started skirmishing on Twitter, Hooker joined the fracas.
Jon Anik sets odds for UFC 249 happening on May 9
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik is very confident the promotion will be able to go ahead with the planned UFC 249 card on May 9. Anik, who is a proud “degenerate gambler,” even set the odds for the card happening at a solid 9/10.
Abdelaziz: Georges St-Pierre must do "three things" to make Khabib superfight happen
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
Ali Abdelaziz believes a fight between his star client, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, and former two-division UFC champ Georges St-Pierre is still possible. Speaking to ESPN, Abdelaziz opened up on a potential Nurmagomedov vs. St-Pierre superfight, assuring that it’s doable if the former wants it happen.
VIDEO | Joe Rogan makes his first ever UFC appearance
Tom Taylor - April 23, 2020
Today, Joe Rogan is as much a part of big UFC cards as the Octagon itself. Way back in 1997 when he debuted with the promotion, however, he was an unfamiliar face to many fight fans. The UFC recently released footage of the first time Rogan ever appeared on a UFC broadcast, and it’s a trip. See it below.
Halle Berry reveals she “broke some bones” while taking real kicks from Valentina Shevchenko
Natasha Hooper - April 23, 2020
Hollywood star and MMA fan Halle Berry admitted she “broke some bones” taking real kicks from Valentina Shevchenko. Berry made her directorial debut in the film “Bruised” which is expected to be released later this year. The movie follows the story of Jackie “Justice”, a disgraced MMA fighter who returns to fighting in an attempt to conquer her own demons and become the mother her child deserves.
Justin Gaethje on defeating Tony Ferguson: “It won’t mean I’m a world champion in the UFC”
Natasha Hooper - April 23, 2020
If Justin Gaethje beats Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, he will earn the interim lightweight title. However, in the eyes of “The Highlight,” that won’t make him a true champion. President Dana White scrapped the plans for UFC 249 on April 18, and pushed it back to May 9. The main event was supposed to feature Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson, but the lightweight champion ultimately withdrew over the constant changes associated with the pandemic.
John Makdessi blasts “incompetent” Michael Bisping for biased commentary
Harry Kettle - April 23, 2020
UFC lightweight John Makdessi has taken a shot at Michael Bisping for what he believes to be biased commentary from the former champion. Makdessi saw his three-fight unbeaten run in the division come to an end back at UFC Brasilia when he was beaten by unanimous decision by veteran Francisco Trinaldo. Prior to that, his last defeat in the Octagon came back at UFC 206 in December 2016.
Paulo Costa says USADA and the New York State Athletic Commission are on his "blacklist"
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2020
Paulo Costa is not a fan of the New York State Athletic Commission and USADA and says he won’t be fighting in New York anytime soon. Back at UFC 212 and 217, Costa got in trouble by the commission and USADA as his doctor gave him an IV to help him after his weight cut. The doctor was suspended and fined, which Costa believes was the wrong decision.
Chael Sonnen believes Israel Adesanya would “whip” Jon Jones in a potential fight
Cole Shelton - April 22, 2020
Chael Sonnen believes Israel Adesanya would beat Jon Jones rather easily if they were to fight. Adesanya and Jones have been taking shots at one another for months now. “The Last Stylebender” has said the fight will happen in 2021 at the Raiders stadium in Las Vegas.
Al Iaquinta reveals ideal next opponent and timeframe for return
Natasha Hooper - April 22, 2020
Top-ranked lightweight, Al Iaquinta has given a timeframe and ideal opponent for his next UFC appearance. Despite being in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, the New-York native is keeping busy. He is ready to get back to business and is even willing to fight on Dana White’s proposed Fight Island.
BJJ with BJ: Guillotine Pass to Side Control
Jason Kindschy - April 22, 2020
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”553535″ player=”21002″ title=”BJJ with BJ Guillatine Pass To Side Control Drill” duration=”45″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates “Guillotine Pass To Side Control Drill”” uploaddate=”2020-04-26 18:53:03″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/553535_t_1587927199.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/553535.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” demonstrates how to properly pass from an opponents guillotine attempt to side control. This technique is the most common and most effective counter to a guillotine choke.
Luke Rockhold admits he "might be getting an itch" to fight, sees "a lot of interesting choices"
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
After a series of tough losses in the Octagon, former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold took a step back from fighting — be he didn’t officially retire. As it turns out, that distinction was deliberate.
Angela Lee eyeing Denise Zamboanga, Xiong Jingnan bouts when pandemic subsides
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee, like many other fighters, is currently playing a bit of a waiting game. While she was recently linked to a title defense opposite the undefeated Denise Zamboanga, that plan was put on ice when the coronavirus pandemic took hold. “Everything is up in the air,” Lee told BJPENN.com from her home in Hawaii. “I’m definitely still training with Denise in mind, but anything can happen.
Lyman Good already in talks about UFC return after beating coronavirus
Adam Martin - April 22, 2020
UFC welterweight Lyman Good says he’s already in talks with the promotion’s matchmakers about a return to the Octagon after recently beating coronavirus. Good became the first UFC fighter to publicly confirm he caught the coronavirus, joining other MMA fighters like Erick Silva and Roger Gracie among those who have confirmed they have had the virus. Like Silva and Gracie, Good had a rough go of the virus, but like Silva and Gracie, he has beaten the coronavirus and has now tested negative for it.
PFL reportedly cuts "roughly a third" of its roster amid pandemic
Adam Martin - April 22, 2020
The PFL has cut a third of its roster amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the day after announcing its 2020 season was postponed. PFL announced through a press release on Monday that its 2020 season has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus crisis. The promotion felt that it wasn’t the right time to go ahead with its third season and instead is shifting its entire calendar a year back. PFL season three is expected to commence in the spring of 2021.
Ray Borg regrets promising to retire if he missed weight again
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
Last April, after missing weight for a bantamweight fight with Casey Kenny, Ray Borg vowed to retire if he ever missed his mark on the scale again. He admits he regrets making that promise.
Tyron Woodley and Israel Adesanya continue to trade barbs, Dan Hooker chimes in
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
The ongoing feud between UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya and former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The pair first got heated when Woodley suggested he was interested in moving up to middleweight to fight Adesanya. Adesanya then responded, and they’ve been going back-and-forth ever since.
Daniel Cormier praises Tony Ferguson for weighing in for canceled fight: Khabib "wouldn't do that"
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
Tony Ferguson’s scheduled April 18 interim lightweight title fight with Justin Gaethje didn’t end up happening, but the top lightweight contender weighed in at 155 pounds the Friday before anyway. Former two-division UFC champ Daniel Cormier found Ferguson’s display of toughness and professionalism very impressive.