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From the big city to the big stage: Stamp Fairtex continues to cement herself as ONE Championship’s next big star
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 27, 2019
At just 21 years of age, Thai martial arts phenom Stamp Fairtex has done something that no one else in the history of ONE Championship has been able to do, and that’s become a two-sport champion within the Asia-based martial arts promotion. In just her first year with ONE, Stamp has become the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion and ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion.
Justin Gaethje comments on scrapped fight with 'crackhead' Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2019
Conor McGregor recently claimed that, had he not injured his hand, he could have ended up in the Octagon with Justin Gaethje this summer. “I believe it was leaning towards Justin Gaethje at that time,” McGregor told ESPN last week.
Nick Diaz responds to Colby Covington trash talk
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2019
It seems that nobody is exempt from Colby Covington’s trash talk — not even the long-absent Nick Diaz. Covington has targeted Nick and his brother Nate countless times before, most recently in an interview with MMA Fighting.
Floyd Mayweather Sr: I would beat the s**t out of Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2019
Floyd Mayweather Sr., father of undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., was recently informed about the latest legal turmoil of Conor McGregor. Earlier this month, footage was released of McGregor punching an older man — a man who was not much younger than Mayweather Sr.— inside a bar in Dublin.
VIDEO | Dana White consoles Daniel Cormier backstage after UFC 241 loss
Adam Martin - August 27, 2019
In the aftermath of UFC 241, a video has been released showing UFC president Dana White consoling Daniel Cormier after Cormier’s TKO loss to Stipe Miocic. Reddit user u/metanoia09 posted the video on r/mma and it’s a tough one to watch.
Report | James Vick to make welterweight debut against Niko Price
Mike Heck - August 27, 2019
The UFC’s return to Tampa, Florida is coming together nicely with the addition of a welterweight matchup between former lightweight James Vick and Niko Price. According to a report on Monday from FloCombat, Vick will make his welterweight debut against Price at UFC on the card. The event will take place Oct. 12 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida and will be headlined by a women’s strawweight bout between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson. It will air on ESPN+.
Henry Cejudo calls for 'easy fight' against Dominick Cruz
Natasha Hooper - August 27, 2019
Two-division UFC champ Henry Cejudo called out another fighter last night, this time targeting former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Watch the video, posted to his Twitter account, here:
Joe Rogan recants comment on Conor McGregor bar punch
Natasha Hooper - August 27, 2019
On a recent episode of his podcast, UFC commentator Joe Rogan admitted he misspoke on Conor McGregor’s infamous pub attack. Earlier this month, a video surfaced of McGregor sucker punching an older man in the face for allegedly refusing a drink offer. In a subsequent interview with ESPN, the Irish fighter apologized for the incident. However, Joe Rogan found the bar altercation comical:
Opinion: Nate Diaz and the rise of the antihero
Natasha Hooper - August 27, 2019
Nate Diaz is helping to usher in the dawn of a UFC era where the antihero reigns supreme. The Stockton native returned to the Octagon at UFC 241, following a three-year hiatus. Diaz silenced his naysayers by leading the fight and defeating Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision. .
Islam Makhachev fires back at 'bum' Dillon Danis
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2019
On Monday, Conor McGregor stablemate Dillon Danis took a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov training partner Islam Makhachev, keeping the beef between their two teams alive and well. https://twitter.com/dillondanis/status/1166006545391468546
Aljamain Sterling calls for interim bantamweight title fight against Petr Yan
Adam Martin - August 26, 2019
Knowing that UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo will be out of action for a while, top-ranked contender Aljamain Sterling is now eyeing a fight with Petr Yan for an interim belt. “The Funkmaster” spoke to Damon Martin at MMAFighting.com and said that with Cejudo likely fighting Joseph Benavidez for the UFC flyweight belt next, he doesn’t want to sit and wait around for him. That’s why he is targeting a fight against one of the division’s hottest fighters in Yan, and he wants an interim title on the line.
Darren Till set for middleweight debut opposite Kelvin Gastelum
Thomas Taylor - August 26, 2019
Darren Till is moving up to middleweight. According to a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the former welterweight title challenger will make his middleweight debut opposite a fellow former welterweight in Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244. The card goes down on November 2 inside New York City’s hallowed Madison Square Garden.
Brendan Schaub says fans relate to Nate Diaz being 'screwed over' by UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2019
Brendan Schaub has a theory for one of the reasons why fans gravitate towards Nate Diaz. Diaz has fight fans excited for a potential showdown with Jorge Masvidal. The Stockton native called out “Gamebred” after defeating Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision. For many, UFC 241 solidified Diaz’s status as a true draw even without his rival Conor McGregor.
CB Dollaway accepts USADA sanction for using 'multiple prohibited substances'
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2019
CB Dollaway, a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter 7 and a veteran of the UFC middleweight division, has been suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after “testing positive for multiple prohibited substances and using a prohibited method.” USADA revealed this unfortunate CB Dollaway news in an official statement.
Paige VanZant shares reasons for free agency plans
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2019
Paige VanZant has one fight left on her current UFC contract, and when that’s wrapped up, she plans on testing her value as a free agent. Speaking to Robin Black of DAZN ahead of last weekend’s Bellator 225 card VanZant divulged that her interest in free agency is due in part to a desire to fight on a card alongside her husband, Bellator middleweight Austin Vanderford.
Darren Till still unsure of division for next fight
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2019
Darren Till has a decision to make. The long-time UFC welterweight contender has recently been hinting at a move up to the middleweight division, where he would endure a less taxing weight cut. That being said, he seems a little reluctant to leave the welterweight division he’s called home for so long.
Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor would be 'B-side' in Nate Diaz trilogy bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 26, 2019
Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz has surpassed Conor McGregor in terms of popularity in the fight game. Since his August 2016 rematch against McGregor, Diaz has been disputing the notion that he can’t draw outside of sharing the Octagon with McGregor. He’s been at odds with UFC president Dana White, who once claimed that Diaz isn’t a “needle mover.” Diaz changed those opinions at the conclusion of UFC 241. The event broke a live gate record for MMA cards in the state of California.
Mark De La Rosa is ready to make some noise in the flyweight division
Natasha Hooper - August 26, 2019
Mark De La Rosa is ready to up the ante as he faces off against Kai Kara-France at UFC Shenzhen. The former 135-pounder is moving down to flyweight for the second time to face Kara-France in China on Saturday, August 31. Despite losing his most recent fight to Alex Perez earlier this year, De La Rosa is feeling confident about his upcoming fight.