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Dana White comments after witnessing videos of alleged Jon Jones strip club incident
Adam Martin - July 27, 2019
UFC president Dana White has commented on the alleged Jon Jones strip club incident after viewing video footage of it, and he believes that the UFC light heavyweight champion’s legal outlook looks positive in his favor. Speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, White said that he’s seen videos of the alleged incident, and he believes Jones is in a good spot going forward with his legal matters.
Corey Anderson reacts following confrontation with Jon Jones
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Perennial light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson is making a strong effort to obtain a title fight with current division kingpin Jon Jones. Earlier today in New Jersey, Corey Anderson and some friends crashed a Jon Jones autograph signing and began to heckle the reigning light heavyweight champion.
Al Iaquinta believes a fight with Conor McGregor makes the most sense
Cole Shelton - July 27, 2019
Al Iaquinta is one of many fighters calling for a fight with Conor McGregor. The two have traded shots at each other in the lead up to UFC 229 where the Irishman was making fun of Khabib Nurmagomedov for going the distance with a Real Estate Agent. Obviously, Iaquinta did not take those words too kind and following the bout took shots at McGregor for getting submitted by the Russian.
Tyron Woodley and Dillon Danis engage in heated social media exchange
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley got into a heated exchange with Bellator’s Dillon Danis last night on Twitter. It all started after photos surfaced of Woodley hanging out with Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ had infamously knocked out T-Wood’s longtime friend and training partner Ben Askren earlier this month at UFC 239.
Man jailed for using photo of Cody Garbrandt on Tinder in Catfish Scam
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
A Welsh supermarket worker has been jailed after using a photo of former UFC champ Cody Garbrandt in a Tinder catfish scam. According to police reports obtained by MMAJunkie, 30-year-old Paul Davies used a photo of Cody Garbrandt as his Tinder profile under a phony name, Aaron Edwards, this while posing as a successful businessman who worked as a regional manager for Audi and lived in a sweet penthouse apartment.
Michael Bisping says Jorge Masvidal isn't scared to fight Leon Edwards
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 27, 2019
Michael Bisping doesn’t believe Jorge Masvidal is ducking Leon Edwards in fear. The consensus on a potential welterweight clash between Masvidal and Edwards appears to be split. One side believes that the bout makes sense as the two were involved in a backstage incident back in March that saw Masvidal lay hands on Edwards, causing a cut under his eye. The other side believes that Masvidal’s stock has soared beyond the grudge match and he should be fighting for the 170-pound gold next.
Alistair Overeem earns $36,542 per head strike absorbed
Chris Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem gets paid a lot of money when he takes a shot in the face inside of the Octagon. This according to onlinegambling.ca, who have put together a very interesting report which includes detailing how fighter salaries compare to shots absorbed inside of the cage.
Tyron Woodley goes off on Colby Covington over recent Twitter post
Chris Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley was not impressed with Colby Covington’s attempt at humor from earlier this evening. ‘Chaos’ had recently taken to Twitter where he shared the following photo of Jorge Masvidal and Tyron Woodley, this while tagging Ben Askren with the suggestion ‘I think we need new best friends‘.
BJ Penn reacts to Nik Lentz booking, hopes to fight at Madison Square Garden
Chris Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former two division UFC champion BJ Penn has verbally agreed to fight Nik Lentz in a lightweight bout. Dana White announced the news earlier today during an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.
Dillon Danis questions Tyron Woodley's loyalty after posing for photo with Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2019
Dillon Danis has taken a shot at Tyron Woodley for hanging out and taking a picture with Jorge Masvidal. The former welterweight champion is good friends and training partners with Ben Askren, who “Gamebred” knocked out at UFC 239. It was a vicious knee that resulted in “Funky” being out cold for quite a while. There was also an intense lead up to the fight where Masvidal said he wanted to end the Askren bloodline. Jorge also that he planned on breaking Ben’s face.
Artem Lobov isn't solely focused on fighting Amir Khan
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 26, 2019
Artem Lobov is keeping his options open when it comes to fighting more boxers. Lobov did battle with the former IBF light welterweight champion and WBA welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in June. This was a bare-knuckle bout under the BKFC banner. Lobov was awarded a unanimous decision victory.
Yair Rodriguez, Jeremy Stephens to collide in Mexico City
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019
Two of the UFC featherweight division’s most exciting fighters are reportedly set to collide when the UFC returns to Mexico City on September 21. According to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Mexico’s own Yair Rodriguez will battle knockout puncher Jeremy Stephens on the card. Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens is set for the Sept. 21 card in Mexico City, according to multiple sources.
UFC 240 | Geoff Neal believes Niko Price bout will be 'Fight of the Night'
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2019
Geoff Neal did not expect to wait this long in between fights, but he is excited with the way things worked out. The Texan will now fight on the main card of UFC 240 against Niko Price in a fight that promises to deliver. “It is really cool. Everyone knows it will be a really fun fight,” Neal said to BJPENN.com. “This is the type of fight that I like to see, so I know fans will love to see. Just a great matchup.”
Martin Nguyen recalls the bout that got him started on his mixed martial arts journey
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 26, 2019
ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen still fondly remembers the precise moment he was introduced to the sport that would eventually become a career-defining passion. Forced to abandon his ambitions of becoming a full-time rugby league player due to a string of ongoing injuries, Nguyen caught the combat bug after witnessing two of mixed martial arts’ all-time greats square off in a classic contest.
UFC 240 weigh-in results: Headliners hit their marks
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC will take over Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with UFC 240. The card will be topped by a dynamite featherweight title fight between reigning UFC divisional champion Max Holloway and former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The two stars have been booked several times previously to no avail, but all signs point to their finally meeting this weekend in Canada.
Megan Anderson returns at UFC 243
Mike Heck - July 26, 2019
Megan Anderson will return to the Octagon and her home country in October. Anderson will welcome newcomer Zarah Fairn dos Santos to the organization when they square off at UFC 243, sources confirm to BJPenn.com. The event will take place Oct. 6 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexandre Pantoja: Joseph Benavidez 'needs to fight me first' before Cejudo
Natasha Hooper - July 26, 2019
Alexandre Pantoja is already predicting an interim title fight for himself against Joseph Benavidez. This Saturday, Alexandre Pantoja will be going up against rival Deiveson Figueiredo in a flyweight bout at UFC 240. Figueiredo has vocalized his expectation of a future interim title fight against Joseph Benavidez. However, Pantoja believes he should get Benavidez next.
Cris Cyborg: 'Everything Dana says is a lie'
Tom Taylor - July 26, 2019
UFC President Dana White has recently had plenty to say about former UFC featherweight Cris Cyborg — most notably suggesting that the Brazilian is not interested in a rematch with two-division champion Amanda Nunes. Cyborg has vehemently denied White’s claims in the past, but at this point, almost seems to find them comical.