MMA News
Conor McGregor says Kamaru Usman has a 'sniff the jockstrap style'
Adam Martin - January 16, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor was asked if a fight against Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman interests him more, and his answer was interesting, to say the least. McGregor and Donald Cerrone took part in the UFC 246 pre-fight press conference on Wednesday in Las Vegas ahead of their big fight this Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in downtown Vegas. It’s expected to be a huge pay-per-view for the UFC.
UFC 246 Betting Odds Analysis
Adam Martin - January 16, 2020
This is the first in a series of new articles here on BJPenn.com in 2020 analyzing the betting odds for all UFC events. The first event of the year is UFC 246. Note: All odds based on current odds at BestFightOdds.com. This article is for entertainment purposes only. Never bet what you can’t afford.
UFC 246: Three fights to watch outside of the main event
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
While all eyes are currently on the UFC 246 main event, which pits the returning Conor McGregor against Donald Cerrone, there are other fights on the stacked January 18 card that should definitely not be missed. Here are three fights to watch outside of the main event.
Dana White updates on potential Amanda Nunes vs. Claressa Shields fight
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
During his sit-down interview with Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, UFC President Dana White hit on a wide range of topics, and brought some more attention to a possible crossover fight. There have recently been talks of a potential fight between boxing world champion Claressa Shields and reigning UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes, and White isn’t hiding his plans for a fight between the two. When asked for an update on a potential fight between Nunes and Shields, White told Bronsteter that it’s not hard to figure out what’s going on between all parties involved and he believes the best opponent for each fighter is the other.
Referee, judges assigned for UFC 246 main event
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
On Saturday night in Las Vegas, in the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will collide in what promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year. The judges and referee for this blockbuster McGregor vs. Cerrone fight have now been assigned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (h/t MMA Fighting).
UFC 246 | Pro fighters make their picks for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
In the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor makes his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon, where he will battle Donald Cerrone. Heading into the fight, the Irishman is a -325 favorite while “Cowboy” is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. To some surprise, most are going with the underdog Cerrone to upset McGregor.
Dana White calls UFC-Reebok deal a 'home run'
Mike Pendleton - January 16, 2020
Back in 2014 the UFC signed a six-year outfitting deal with Reebok to become the official apparel sponsor of the UFC, and that deal has not gone well in the eyes of many fans and fighters. When fighters could represent their own sponsors, they had more opportunities to make money, but since the Reebok deal was signed, fighters are not allowed to represent additional sponsors. Reebok also pays most fighters much less than they would be paid by their own, individual sponsors.
Nathaniel Wood wants Cody Garbrandt after John Dodson fight
Alfredo Zullino - January 16, 2020
Whether you are a connoisseur of European MMA or not, you probably know who Nathaniel Wood is by now. The former Cage Warriors title-holder made his UFC debut just less than two years ago and since then he has racked up three victories in three fights, all won by submission. “The Prospect” is now ready to climb up the UFC bantamweight ladder and in order to do that he needs to face, in his own words, his idols, starting with John Dodson.
LeBron James humbled that Conor McGregor is inspired by his actions
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2020
LeBron James has said that he feels humbled after learning that Conor McGregor took inspiration from the NBA star. McGregor, who is set to face Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 this weekend, has been opening up in a series of interviews over the course of the last few weeks in the lead-up to Saturday’s event.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone face off for the first time
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2020
Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone squared off in their first face-off last night at the end of the UFC 246 press conference. One of the most notable aspects of the evening was the way in which McGregor was able to conduct himself. The Irishman didn’t go after Cerrone on a personal level, he didn’t try and get physical, and he looked like a different man in comparison to some of his past appearances in press conferences such as these.
Jiri Prochazka signs with UFC
Adam Martin - January 15, 2020
RIZIN light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka recently became a free agent and has decided to take his talents to the UFC. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto confirmed with Prochazka’s manager and trainer Martin Karaivanov that the 27-year-old Czech Republic native nicknamed “Denisa” has signed an exclusive deal with the UFC. He obviously had to vacate the RIZIN light heavyweight title in order to sign with the UFC.
Dana White says Justin Gaethje is not next in line for a title shot
Mike Pendleton - January 15, 2020
As things begin to pick up for the UFC in 2020, several fights have been made throughout the first quarter of the year and that includes a lightweight title fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and top-contender Tony Ferguson. While this is the UFC’s fifth attempt at making a fight between both fighters, other contenders like Justin Gaethje are waiting on the sidelines. Recently, Gaethje told The Luke Thomas Show on Sirius XM that he would be willing to replace either Ferguson or Nurmagomedov in the scheduled UFC 249 title fight, if either were forced to withdraw. While Gaethje’s recent showings back up the claim that he deserves a title shot, UFC President Dana White doesn’t share the same thoughts.
Check out the crazy prop bets for UFC 246's press conference
Harry Kettle - January 15, 2020
A number of amusing prop bets have been released ahead of the UFC 246 press conference tonight between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone. There has been an awful lot of build-up to tonight’s press conference, which is set to serve as the first time that the two main event stars will go head to head before their welterweight clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Conor McGregor believes he can read Donald Cerrone like a children's book
Mike Pendleton - January 15, 2020
Although there was a different vibe and tone to Conor McGregor at the UFC 246 press conference, he did deliver another classic one-liner ahead of his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. When asked about how he will prepare for Cerrone and his gameplan at UFC 246, McGregor delivered a witty response where he believes he can read “Cowboy” like a children’s book.
Colby Covington explains why he believes Donald Cerrone will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020
Colby Covington is confident Donald Cerrone will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 246. Although McGregor is a near three to one favorite, Covington believes Cerrone will get it done for a number of reasons. For “Chaos,” he believes the Irishman isn’t as focused anymore with all the money he made.
Conor McGregor on fighting Donald Cerrone: "There will be blood spilled but it will not be bad blood"
Mike Pendleton - January 15, 2020
Fans and media alike were treated to a different side of Conor McGregor at the UFC 246 press conference ahead of his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Most known for his witty one-liners and legendary trash talk, McGregor was very respectful towards Cerrone throughout the press conference, crediting maturity for his different tone of voice. When asked about their previous run-in over four years ago at the UFC “Go Big” Press Conference in 2015, McGregor said so much has changed from their initial encounter, and there will be no bad blood on fight night.
Conor McGregor won't rule out return to featherweight and rematch with Jose Aldo
Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020
Conor McGregor is the former UFC featherweight champion and is not ruling out a return to the division. McGregor, who is set to headline UFC 246 at welterweight against Donald Cerrone, has said he doesn’t want to cut the weight anymore. Yet, he won’t ever rule out a return to the featherweight or a rematch with Jose Aldo which many fans wanted to see after the 13-second knockout.
Report: Robert Whittaker out of fight vs Jared Cannonier at UFC 248
Mike Pendleton - January 15, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will not be making his return to the Octagon in March. According to Ariel Helwani of ESPN, Whittaker is out of his scheduled fight against Jared Cannonier at UFC 248 due to personal reasons. Helwani added that the UFC would like to keep Cannonier on the card but no opponent has been found to replace Whittaker as of now. There was no further information given as to why Whittaker is out of the fight.