MMA News
Johnny Walker sends warning to Jon Jones
Adam Martin - October 23, 2019
UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker has sent a warning to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones over social media. In response to Jones asking, “Where did all the big names in the light heavyweight division go?” on his Twitter, Walker replied to him, saying he would slide back into his replies after his fight against Corey Anderson at UFC 242.
Report | Paige VanZant declines UFC's offer for Maycee Barber fight
Adam Martin - October 23, 2019
The UFC has offered flyweight star Paige VanZant a matchup against up-and-comer Maycee Barber, but according to a new report from ESPN, VanZant has declined the offer. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto says the UFC offered VanZant the fight with Barber, but she turned it down.
Conor McGregor open to WWE and Hollywood after UFC career is over
Adam Martin - October 23, 2019
UFC superstar Conor McGregor says he is open to roles in Hollywood movies and also to competing in the WWE once his MMA career is over. Conor McGregor was in Ukraine for an event on Wednesday and was asked by the local media there at a press conference what his plans are after his fighting career is over.
Conor McGregor makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Tom Taylor - October 23, 2019
The next crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to go to Tony Ferguson. Yet the former champion Conor McGregor remains just a short distance from another shot at the belt, which means he’ll likely be watching this expected Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight very closely. Speaking at an event Kyiv, Ukraine, McGregor discussed a fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson, and offered a prediction as to the outcome of this massive showdown.
Greg Hardy: If 'pillow hands' Derrick Lewis can KO Volkov, so can I
Adam Martin - October 23, 2019
The UFC matchmakers surprised everyone on Tuesday when the promotion announced that controversial heavyweight Greg Hardy has decided to step up on short notice to replace Junior dos Santos and fight Alexander Volkov in the co-main event of UFC Moscow. It’s a massive step up in competition for Greg Hardy, who just fought to a No Contest against Ben Sosoli at UFC Boston. But Hardy says he jumped at the opportunity, and he believes that he can even knock Volkov out.
Jon Jones feels a heavyweight fight with Francis Ngannou 'is inevitable'
Natasha Hooper - October 23, 2019
Jon Jones has plenty of interesting matchups on the menu, and a fight with Francis Ngannou is one of the most compelling of the bunch. Jones faced some adversity in the form of Thiago Santos during his last fight. He defeated ‘Marreta’ by split decision in July at UFC 239. Since then, he has not set foot in the cage, but has remained in the headlines.
Antonio Silva issues statement on KO loss at BKFC 8, scolds critics
Adam Martin - October 23, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight Antonio Silva has issued a statement following a KO loss to Gabriel Gonzaga at BKFC 8, criticizing keyboard warriors for their negative comments in the wake of yet another knockout loss. The man they call “Bigfoot” issued a video statement on his Instagram page in Portuguese. BJPenn.com has translated the interview and given an account of what Silva said in English.
Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return and beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2019
Kevin Lee believes Georges St-Pierre will return to the Octagon, and that the former welterweight and middleweight champ will do so at lightweight. Lee is now training at the famed Tristar gym in Montreal, Canada. The gym is the long-time home of St-Pierre.
Opening odds for Greg Hardy vs Alexander Volkov released
Harry Kettle - October 23, 2019
The opening betting odds for the new UFC Moscow co-main event between Greg Hardy and Alexander Volkov have now been released. The mixed martial arts world was stunned yesterday when it was revealed that Hardy will be replacing the injured Junior dos Santos in the co-main event of UFC Moscow on November 9. The former NFL star will be going head to head with former Bellator heavyweight champion Alexander Volkov, which serves as a huge step up in competition.
Jon Jones potentially sitting out until UFC books ‘super fight’
Harry Kettle - October 23, 2019
UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones has teased the idea of sitting out and not competing inside the Octagon until he is given a “super fight”. Jones last fought on July 6 at UFC 239 where he won a tight split decision over Thiago Santos, in a fight that some fans believe he lost. Ever since then there has been great speculation as to what his next move would be, and now that we’re more than three months removed from that night, you’d think there would be some more clarity.
Dustin Poirier sidelined due to looming hip surgery
Natasha Hooper - October 23, 2019
Dustin Poirier was aiming to return to the Octagon in January 2020, but his plans may have to be put on hold. ‘The Diamond’ revealed on Twitter that an upcoming hip surgery will impact his anticipated return. Poirier will be going under the knife to rectify multiple tears in the labrum of his hip. The 30-year old will also have his femur bone reshaped to stop the tears from occurring in future.
Kiamrian Abbasov could be the first in a long line of tough challengers for Zebaztian Kadestam
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2019
Zebaztian Kadestam’s last title defense was no cakewalk. He was pushed extensively by Georgy Kichigin back in March at ONE: Reign of Valor. His next defense takes place on October 25 in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the battle could be just as fierce for “The Bandit.” The promising and well-rounded Kiamrian Abbasov awaits, and he’s in the midst of a three-fight win streak. Most recently, Abbasov made short work of Japanese legend Yushin Okami. The 26-year-old from Kyrgyzstan scored a second-round TKO victory over Okami at ONE: For Honor in May.
Jon Jones issues controversial response to Tony Ferguson's callout
Christopher Taylor - October 22, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has responded to Tony Ferguson’s callout in controversial fashion. Earlier today, the streaking lightweight contender took to Twitter where he seemingly challenged the promotions reigning 205-pound kingpin.
Conor McGregor claims he "signed off on the design" of BMF Belt
Christopher Taylor - October 22, 2019
Former two division UFC champion Conor McGregor claims that he has “signed off on the design” of the promotions new BMF belt. That title will be awarded to the winner of next month’s UFC 244 headliner which features welterweights Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal.
Claudia Gadelha withdraws from Cynthia Calvillo fight, Angela Hill offers to fill in
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2019
Claudia Gadelha has been forced to withdraw from her UFC Washington D.C. fight against Cynthia Calvillo. The Brazilian posted on Instagram that ongoing injuries have forced her to pull out of the bout.
VIDEO | American Hockey League fight ends in one-punch KO
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2019
An American Hockey League fight ended with a brutal one-punch knockout. Edmonton Oilers prospect and current Bakersfield Condor, Colby Cave fought Calgary Flames prospect and current Stockton Heat player, Martin Pospisil. There, Cave connected on a hard punch that dropped Pospisil and knocked him out cold.
UFC Rankings update: Dominick Reyes stays still, Yair Rodriguez rises
Thomas Taylor - October 22, 2019
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last Friday’s UFC Boston card, but surprisingly, Dominick Reyes has not moved up the light heavyweight ladder on the strength of his defeat of Chris Weidman. Yair Rodriguez, however, who defeated Jeremy Stephens in the card’s co-main event, did make a small climb at featherweight.
Ciryl Gane aims to headline first-ever UFC event in France
Alfredo Zullino - October 22, 2019
MMA will finally be legal in France on January 1 of the New Year. It’s going to be a huge step for France and for larger Europe, as a lot of young, talented fighters can finally pursue a professional career as an MMA fighter in their own backyards.