MMA News
Rampage Jackson reacts following first-round KO loss to Fedor Emelianenko
Adam D Martin - December 29, 2019
Bellator heavyweight legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has reacted following his first-round KO loss to Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator Japan. Jackson took on Emelianenko in the main event featuring two of the legends of PRIDE. It was expected to be a competitive battle between two heavy-hitting heavyweight sluggers, but Emelianenko proved he was the superior fighter as he outstruck Jackson for the first few minutes of the fight before landing the decisive knockout blow at 2:44 of the first round.
Pros react after Fedor Emelianenko KO’s Rampage Jackson at Bellator Japan
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Mixed Martial Arts legends Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson squared off in a heavyweight contest in tonight’s Bellator Japan headliner. ‘The Last Emperor’ entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round knockout loss to Ryan Bader in his most previous effort at Bellator 214.
Bellator Japan Results: Fedor Emelianenko KO's Rampage Jackson (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
A heavyweight fight between MMA legends Fedor Emelianenko and Rampage Jackson headlines tonight’s Bellator Japan event. Fedor Emelianenko (38-6 MMA) will be looking to rebound after suffering a first round knockout loss to Ryan Bader in his most recent appearance at Bellator 214.
Douglas Lima gunning for middleweight gold, says he will fight winner of Larkin vs MVP
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2019
Douglas Lima has his eyes set on becoming a Bellator champ-champ before he decides to grant anyone a rematch. Lima, who is the current Bellator welterweight champion after beating Rory MacDonald, recently said that he is going after middleweight gold. And, after that, he plans to grant a rematch to the winner of Lorenz Larkin vs. Michael Page.
Bellator Japan: 'Fedor vs. Rampage' Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Bellator Japan: ‘Fedor vs. Rampage’ takes place this evening live from Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Fedor Emelianenko (38-6 MMA) will be looking to rebound after suffering a first round knockout loss to Ryan Bader in his most recent appearance at Bellator 214.
Jon Jones reflects on longevity as UFC Champion
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
It was back at UFC 128 in March of 2011 when Jon Jones first captured UFC gold by defeating Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua by way of third round TKO. At the time, Jones’ victory over Rua improved his professional mixed martial arts record to 13-1 overall. The Rochester natives lone career loss had come by way of disqualification, in a fight he was dominating, against Matt Hamill.
VIDEO | Colby Covington appears just fine sitting court side with Lil Pump
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Colby Covington fell short in his attempt to dethrone current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman earlier this month at UFC 245. ‘Chaos’ was TKO’d by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in the fifth and final round of their ‘fight of the night’ earning battle in Las Vegas.
Tyron Woodley opens as betting underdog for UFC London bout with Leon Edwards
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Tyron Woodley will return to the Octagon this March to take on Leon Edwards in the headliner of UFC London. The former welterweight kingpin, Woodley, has not competed since surrendering his title to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235.
Tyson Fury confirms he will train MMA with Conor McGregor
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury has confirmed that he will soon be heading to Dublin to train MMA with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Fury is one of the best heavyweight boxers on the planet but in recent months has teased a future move to mixed martial arts. Fury has been training his MMA skills recently with UFC middleweight star Darren Till. UFC president Dana White has also admitted he’s interested in seeing Fury in the Octagon one day.
Vitor Belfort calls for the 'most anticipated rematch that will ever happen' against Wanderlei Silva
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2019
Vitor Belfort wants to rematch Wanderlei Silva. The two fought back in October of 1998 at UFC Brazil where it was Belfort who won by first round TKO. Since then, Silva became the Pride champion while Belfort won the UFC’s light heavyweight championship and both have gone their own ways.
Greg Hardy returns at UFC Columbus against undefeated Yorgan de Castro
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2019
Greg Hardy has his first fight of 2020 booked. The former NFL pro-bowler is set to return to the Octagon on March 28 at UFC Columbus against Yorgan de Castro.
Canelo Alvarez open to boxing Jorge Masvidal
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez says that he is open to competing in a boxing match against UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal recently said that he is open to a boxing superfight against Floyd Mayweather, but a boxing match against Alvarez would arguably be just as big.
Chael Sonnen: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson winner is 'the best ever'
Tom Taylor - December 27, 2019
Chael Sonnen believes that the winner of the upcoming lightweight title fight between champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Tony Ferguson will stand out as the best fighter in the lightweight division’s history. Sonnen gave his take on the matchup in a recent interview with Drake Riggs.
Fedor Emelianenko could continue fighting longer than originally planned
Tom Taylor - December 27, 2019
When heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko signed a new three-fight contract with Bellator MMA, the expectation was that it signalled the final chapter of his career. According to the man himself, however, retirement could be further off than the end of this new Bellator contract. He might continue fighting beyond that if he still feels good.
Ryan Bader will defend both Bellator heavyweight and light heavyweight titles in 2020
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Bellator president Scott Coker says that Bellator heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader will defend both of his belts in 2020. Bader is coming off of a No Contest against Cheick Kongo in his first Bellator heavyweight title defense. He spent all of 2019 up at heavyweight, and hasn’t fought at light heavyweight since November 2017. But he plans on moving back down a weight class for his next fight, according to Coker.
Bellator 237 | Pro fighters make their picks for Fedor Emelianenko vs. 'Rampage' Jackson
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2019
In the main event of Bellator 237, which goes down in Tokyo, Japan, two Pride legends in Fedor Emelianenko and ‘Rampage’ Jackson square off. Heading into the fight, Emelianenko is a -135 favorite while the former UFC champion is a +105 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros lean towards Fedor Emelianenko but know anything can happen between these two heavyweights.
Jorge Masvidal sends a message to Kamaru Usman after 'who?' remarks
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2019
Jorge Masvidal has sent a very clear and direct message to UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman in the wake of some recent comments from “The Nigerian Nightmare”. Masvidal is coming off the best year of his career in 2019 after he was able to finish Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz in impressive fashion. Now, with 2020 looming large, there’s a very good chance that “Gamebred” could be the next man in line to fight Usman for the Welterweight Championship.
Korean Zombie isn't happy with his spot in UFC rankings
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2019
Chan Sung Jung, AKA “The Korean Zombie”, isn’t happy with the current state of the UFC featherweight rankings. The popular Korean star is coming off of a huge first round win over Frankie Edgar at UFC Busan. Jung was scheduled to go one on one with Brian Ortega, only for an injury to force “T-City” out of the running and give Edgar a chance to get back in the win column.