MMA News

Adam Martin - October 3, 2019

UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta says part of the motivation for fighting Dan Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 243 is to prove who the better real estate agent is. Iaquinta — who does real estate on the side in Long Island — was interviewed by MMAjunkie before this Saturday’s UFC 243 card and said he recently heard that Hooker also does real estate in Oceania. “Raging Al” said that he wants to beat Hooker to prove who the better real estate agent is, not to mention the better fighter.

Mike Pendleton - October 3, 2019

As UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya prepare to unify their titles in the main event of UFC 243, the anticipation is high. There have been many who believe this fight will break UFC records for highest attendance, and it is widely considered the biggest fight in Oceanic history given the pair’s ties to Australia and New Zealand. While both Whittaker and Adesanya are confident heading into this matchup, the UFC has set this fight up to be a spectacle for those in Australia as they have Marvel Stadium playing host to UFC 243.

Tom Taylor - October 3, 2019

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has been putting work at Tristar in Montreal, Quebec. According to the gym’s head coach, Firas Zahabi, Woodley has been making strides. Speaking to MMA Junkie., Zahabi discussed his recent work with Woodley. Apparently, the former champ has been kicking convention and added some new weapons to his arsenal.

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2019

In the main event of UFC 243, Robert Whittaker is looking to defend his middleweight title against the interim champion, Israel Adesanya. Heading into this fight, the champion is a -110 underdog while “The Last Stylebender” is a -120 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. As the odds suggest, the pros truly believe it is a pick’em fight, but the majority believe Robert Whittaker gets it done.

Tom Taylor - October 3, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov has previously been opposed to the idea of a rematch with Conor McGregor, who he defeated by submission in late 2018. Apparently, however, the lightweight champion has changed his tune. That’s according to his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. According to the elder Nurmagomedov, Khabib is willing to rematch McGregor — if McGregor is willing to undertake the challenge on Russian soil, in Moscow.

Adam Martin - October 3, 2019

UFC president Dana White says he is open to booking a superfight between UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. White was interviewed by Sky Sport News ahead of UFC 243 and was asked about a potential bout between “The Last Stylebender” and “Bones,” who have been jawing back and forth at each other on social media the last couple of days.

Tom Taylor - October 3, 2019

Michael Bisping had an incredible MMA career, culminating with a UFC middleweight title win, but he paid a hefty price for his success. At the height of his career, he sustained a nasty eye injury, and now wears a prosthetic eye as a result. Bisping flaunted his false eye during a recent episode of his Believe You Me podcast, and it’s not for the faint of heart.

Natasha Hooper - October 3, 2019

This weekend Israel Adesanya goes head to head against Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC 243. Want to know how to watch this UFC event? Find out below The event takes place at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. It starts on Saturday 5th October for the United States and Sunday the 6th of October for Australia. Find the official start times for the US, Australia and the UK below:

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2019

ONE: Century is going to be an epic show. On 13 October in Tokyo, Japan, ONE Championship is putting on a show so big that it had to be divided into two parts. There will be a morning and evening card, and each will feature multiple bouts across three different combat sports. Both cards are packed with star power as most of the promotion’s top stars will be in action. 

Natasha Hooper - October 3, 2019

Oscar De La Hoya recently sat down with the Barstool Radio team to discuss his big plans for a return to the MMA business, and his ongoing beef with UFC President Dana White. The former world champion boxer De La Hoya launched Golden Boy Promotions in 2002, and after many years of promoting boxing, expanded into the MMA industry in 2018. Golden Boy’s first and only MMA card thus far was headlined by a trilogy fight between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, which the latter won by knockout.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2019

After lifting the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship belt from Jonathan Haggerty at ONE: Dawn of Heroes, Rodtang Jitmuangnon will be defending his title for the first time at ONE: Century Part II on October 13 at the iconic Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan against Walter Goncalves of Brazil.  Rodtang can hardly contain his excitement.

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2019

Israel Adesanya is set to fight for the middleweight title at UFC 243 against Robert Whittaker. It is being billed as the biggest fight in the history of the Oceanic region. It is also a fight that could catapult ‘The Last Stylebender’ to superstardom. He is already a big name in the UFC, but his coach, Eugene Bareman believes a win at UFC 243 makes Israel Adesanya the biggest active star in the UFC.

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2019

Cub Swanson has had a hard time training jiu-jitsu ahead of his fight against Kron Gracie. His foe comes from the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, so schools do not want to train Cub Swanson, which frustrates the featherweight contender.

Natasha Hooper - October 2, 2019

Gregor Gillespie discusses how he overcame alcohol and drug addiction to pursue his MMA career. He also reveals the hardest worker he knows in the MMA game. Yesterday it was announced that the undefeated lightweight prospect, Gillespie, is scheduled to fight Kevin Lee at UFC 244 on Saturday 2nd November in New York City.

Thomas Taylor - October 2, 2019

UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has recently made several comments about a future showdown with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones, it seems, has had enough of it.

Adam Martin - October 2, 2019

UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero has Israel Adesanya on his radar, telling “The Last Stylebender” that he will see him in the Octagon soon. Here’s what Romero wrote to Adesanya on Twitter, in response to Adesanya criticizing “The Soldier of God” for gassing out in the fifth rounds of his two fights against Robert Whittaker.

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2019

Kevin Lee is not impressed by the newly conceived BMF title, which will be on the line when Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz collide in the UFC 244 main event. Lee bashed this newly conceived, one-off title in an interview with MMA Junkie.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2019

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes the ship has sailed on a third bout between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Jones and Cormier have had an intense rivalry that turned personal over the years. Jones is officially 1-0, 1 NC over Cormier. He would’ve been 2-0 with a knockout victory, but he was popped for turinabol use after his rematch with Cormier.