MMA News
Dillon Danis banned from Logan Paul vs. KSI rematch
Tom Taylor - November 8, 2019
Dillon Danis has been calling for a fight with YouTube star Jake Paul for months. In the days leading up to a highly-publicized boxing rematch between Jake’s brother Logan and fellow YouTuber KSI, it looked like Danis might get his wish. Danis even planned to be ring-side for the Paul-KSI rematch, which would have given him a great vantage point to call for a fight with the younger Paul brother.
Report | Conor McGregor takes DNA test, dispels rumors of illegitimate child
Tom Taylor - November 8, 2019
Earlier this year, reports surfaced that a single mother in Liverpool, England was claiming that former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was the father of her young daughter Clodagh. McGregor recently took a DNA test that revealed he is not the father of the child in question, walloping rumors to the contrary.
UFC Moscow weigh-in results: Zabit Magomedsharipov, Calvin Kattar hit marks
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2019
This Saturday the UFC will return to Russia with the exciting UFC Moscow card. The highly anticipated event was initially being built around the Alexander Volkov vs Junior dos Santos heavyweight showdown which would’ve taken place in the main event. However, after dos Santos pulled out of the fight due to injury, controversial former NFL star Greg Hardy stepped up and will now take on Volkov in the co-main event of the evening.
Daniel Cormier working with George Foreman for the trilogy bout with Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019
Daniel Cormier is enlisting former WBU, IBF, IBA, and lineal heavyweight champion, George Foreman for his upcoming fight camp. Cormier took to Instagram to share a picture between him and the boxing legend saying he will work with him before the Stipe Miocic trilogy bout.
Darren Till challenges Yoel Romero to fight
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019
Darren Till has called out Yoel Romero for a fight. Till is coming off of a decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244 in his middleweight debut. The win put him into the top-10 at 185-pounds and he could now be just one fight away from a title shot. He is looking for that fight to be against Yoel Romero.
Curtis Millender discusses UFC release, reveals he signed with Bellator and has fight booked
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019
It was recently announced that Curtis Millender was released from the UFC after going 3-2 in the promotion. He was coming off back-to-back losses, yet those losses were to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Belal Muhammad, who are borderline top-15 fighters. Millender isn’t upset about getting cut but does have a chip on his shoulder now.
Corey Anderson won't fight Anthony Smith
Adam Martin - November 7, 2019
UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson says he has no interest in a fight against fellow 205lbs contender Anthony Smith. Speaking to SiriusXM’s Fight Nation, Anderson said he won’t fight Smith next. “Lionheart” called out “Overtime” on social media after Anderson knocked out Johnny Walker at UFC 244, but it appears as though Anderson is not interested in fighting Smith at this time. Check out what Anderson said about Smith’s callout below.
Dustin Poirier reacts to Nate Diaz potentially retiring
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Last night, Nate Diaz appeared to announce his retirement from MMA. At the very least, it seems as though he’s setting off on another long break. This development generated reactions from many members of the MMA community. That includes former UFC lightweight title challenger Dustin Poirier, who has recently called for a fight with Diaz.
Muhammed Lawal believes Greg Hardy beats and possibly finishes Alexander Volkov
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019
American Top Team coach and MMA legend Muhammed Lawal is impressed with the progress Greg Hardy has made in MMA. The former NFL star is in his first year in the UFC and set for his fifth fight in the co-main event on Saturday when he takes on Alexander Volkov. The fight represents a massive step up in competition for Hardy, who has only fought UFC newcomers and prospects thus far.
Matt Serra: We might be seeing a rebirth of Darren Till at middleweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 7, 2019
Darren Till could be in for a rebirth at 185 pounds. At least that’s what Matt Serra believes. Till was in action at UFC 244 against Kelvin Gastelum. With a historic event inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, many felt that Till would crumble under pressure. “The Gorilla” proved that despite coming off two stoppage losses, he is far from being damaged goods. He defeated Gastelum via split decision in his first middleweight bout under the UFC banner.
Sergio Pettis explains decision to leave the UFC for Bellator
Natasha Hooper - November 7, 2019
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Sergio Pettis up about the daunting experience of becoming a free agent and how it lead him to sign a new contract at Bellator. The flyweight took a leap of faith by leaving the UFC after fulfilling his contract to become a free agent. Shortly thereafter, he revealed that he had signed with Bellator in a decision that took him from panic to excitement.
Tito Ortiz and Alberto El Patron have an interesting bet for their upcoming fight
Natasha Hooper - November 7, 2019
On December 7, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz will square off with former WWE star Alberto Del Rio, now known as Alberto El Patron. During an interview with MMA Junkie, Ortiz revealed that he is betting his UFC belt in hopes of claiming a WWE belt too.
Corey Anderson responds to potential Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes title fight
Mike Heck - November 7, 2019
On Wednesday night, Jon Jones said that he has made his decision: he will fight the “more dangerous” fighter in Dominick Reyes over Corey Anderson in his next title defense. Anderson has seen the Tweet from the UFC light heavyweight champion and, essentially, laughed it off.
John McCarthy says Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal should not have been stopped by doctor
Adam Martin - November 7, 2019
Veteran MMA referee and Bellator color commentator John McCarthy believes the UFC 244 main event between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal was stopped too soon by the doctor. Speaking on the ‘Weighing In’ podcast, McCarthy was asked by host Josh Thomson what he thought about the controversial doctor stoppage at UFC 244. This is what McCarthy had to say.
MMA community reacts to Nate Diaz potential retirement
Natasha Hooper - November 7, 2019
Nate Diaz has said goodbye to the fight game and is no longer interested in a rematch with his UFC 244 foe Jorge Masvidal. Diaz returned to the Octagon from a three-year hiatus to fight Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. He won this fight via unanimous decision. Last weekend, Diaz went on to face Jorge Masvidal for the “BMF” belt in one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year. In this fight, which headlined UFC 244, both fighters showed incredible heart and toughness, but Masvidal gave a stronger performance. The fight was stopped by the doctor at the end of the third round due to a cut above Diaz’s eye, leaving “Gamebred” to claim BMF gold.
UFC Moscow | Pro fighters make their picks for Greg Hardy vs. Alexander Volkov
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019
In the co-main event of UFC Moscow, Greg Hardy is getting the big step up in competition many fans have been calling for. He is set to take on top-10 heavyweight, Alexander Volkov on short notice. Heading into this fight, Hardy is a +215 underdog while the Russian is a -275 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The majority are happy that Hardy is taking a step up in competition but, they believe Volkov will get his hand raised.
Dan Hardy pens lengthy apology to Johnny Walker following UFC 244
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2019
UFC commentator Dan Hardy has issued an apology to UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker in the wake of UFC 244 this past weekend. At the Madison Square Garden spectacular, Walker was defeated via TKO in the first round of his high stakes clash with Corey Anderson. It served as a big setback for the Brazilian star in his push to one day challenge for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Greg Hardy calls for fight with Tyson Fury
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has recently expressed interest in a potential move to MMA, and he’s already getting called out by notable MMA heavyweights. The latest fighter to call him out is former NFL player Greg Hardy. Hardy called Fury out shortly after the boxer was targeted by a top heavyweight in Francis Ngannou.