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Tyron Woodley details lesson he learned from Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he has learned a valuable lesson by watching the career of reigning light heavyweight champ Jon Jones — one MMA’s most polarizing athletes. It’s all about embracing chaos.
Conor McGregor makes case for Floyd Mayweather rematch
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has recently called for a rematch with his latest foil Khabib Nurmagomedov. Yet the undefeated Russian isn’t the only former opponent the Irish star is interested in rematching. He’s also keen on a do-over with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather, who he lost to in a blockbuster boxing match in 2017. “I would love another go in the boxing arena,” Conor McGregor told motivational speaker Tony Robbins recently, assessing Mayweather’s seemingly unbeatable style (transcript via MMA Weekly). “Floyd is known for his Philly-shell defensive style of fighting. He has his right arm tucked in, or he’s orthodox so it’s the opposite, but he has one arm tucked in by his belly and one arm kept up by his ear. He uses his shoulder to deflect shots. He’s a back footed fighter, he fights on the back foot.
PHOTO | UFC's Colby Covington reunites with the Trump family
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Shortly after Colby Covington won the UFC interim welterweight title in 2018, he visited The White House and got some face time in with President Donald Trump. From the get-go, it was clear that this visit was an immense source of pride for Covington.
Jim Ross discusses legacies of Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey
Tom Taylor - May 24, 2019
Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey have had massive influences in both the UFC and WWE. Speaking on a recent edition of MMA Junkie Radio, WWE Hall of Famer announcer Jim Ross gave his take on the UFC legacies of these two pro wrestling stars. He started with Ronda Rousey, who he credits with helping turn women’s MMA into a mainstream attraction.
Potential opponents for Zebaztian Kadestam
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 24, 2019
Reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion Zebaztian Kadestam successfully defended his title against the rugged, talented and well-rounded Georgy Kichigin at ONE: Reign of Valor in March. Kadestam put on a stellar performance as Kichigin, who seemed to have control of the bout early, was unable to answer the bell for the third round after receiving a nasty elbow from the champion.
Joe Rogan reacts to Sage Northcutt losing to Cosmo Alexandre
Natasha Hooper - May 24, 2019
Sage Northcutt come up short in his ONE Championship debut last Friday in Singapore, losing by knockout to striking specialist Cosmo Alexandre in just 29 seconds. Like pretty much everybody else in the MMA community, UFC commentator Joe Rogan has seen the footage of this brutal knockout. Yesterday during an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast with Brendan Schaub, Rogan gave his take on the fight and the implications of such a tough loss
Miesha Tate: 'If you want to be entertained, watch ONE Championship'
Drake Riggs - May 24, 2019
Following this past Friday’s fun ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon event, a certain headline came out earlier in the week that caught the attention of many of those in the MMA community… new ONE Vice President, Miesha Tate included. At the event in Singapore, former UFC prospect ‘Super’ Sage Northcutt made his promotional debut when he clashed with the seasoned kickboxer, Cosmo Alexandre. Unfortunately for Northcutt, things would play out completely opposite to how he expected them to.
Dustin Poirier breaks down Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, 'Against all odds, I'll get it done'
Drake Riggs - May 23, 2019
The next UFC lightweight title bout is expected to be a big one as the new interim champion, ‘The Diamond,’ Dustin Poirier looks to try and dethrone the unbeaten king that is ‘The Eagle.’ After winning the interim crown by unanimous decision at UFC 236 in a rematch with current featherweight titleholder, Max Holloway, Poirier solidified himself as the new top challenger to take on the 27-0 Khabib Nurmagomedov.
ONE Championship overturns close decision from Enter the Dragon
Drake Riggs - May 23, 2019
This past Friday morning in America, ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon went down in Singapore. It was a super exciting event overall that saw plenty of surprising upsets unfold. However, ONE has since overturned one of those outcomes. Earlier this week, ONE CEO and Founder Chatri Sityodtong announced via Facebook that the ONE Super Series kickboxing featherweight world Grand Prix bout result between Petchmorakot Petchyindee and Giorgio Petrosyan would be overturned. The fight saw Petchyindee pull off the big upset victory by split decision.
Jeremy Kennedy explains how he'll spend $1M if he wins PFL playoffs
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2019
UFC veteran Jeremy Kennedy is set to make his PFL debut tonight when he takes on Luis Rafael after his initial opponent was pulled for missing weight. However, the opponent change isn’t impacting Kennedy, who is no doubt ready to fight and win all the same. This will be Kennedy’s first time competing in a tournament format. The 26-year-old is excited about the matchmaking integrity the tournament format ensures. He can let his fighting do the talking.
Colby Covington issues challenge to Mike Perry
Tom Taylor - May 23, 2019
Colby Covington and Mike Perry have exchanged plenty of trash talk over the last few years. Unfortunately, their respective positions in the welterweight rankings have made it difficult for the UFC to match them up with each other. Colby Covington believes he has a solution that could open the door to a massive grudge match with Mike Perry.
Sage Northcutt updates fans from Singapore hospital
Tom Taylor - May 23, 2019
Former UFC talent Sage Northcutt experienced a pretty brutal loss in his ONE Championship debut, suffering a 29-second knockout at the hands of kickboxing specialist Cosmo Alexandre. This tough setback left Northcutt with serious facial injuries that needed to be corrected over the course of a nine-hour surgery.
Kevin Lee provides optimistic update after loss to 'RDA'
Tom Taylor - May 23, 2019
Earlier this month, in the main event of UFC Rochester, former UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee climbed up to the welterweight division, where he battled former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos in a high-stakes contender bout. Unfortunately, this move to welterweight did not immediately pay off for Kevin Lee, as he was submitted by his foe in the fourth round.
Keith Thurman calls out Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - May 23, 2019
Keith Thurman is currently scheduled to meet Manny Pacquiao in the boxing ring on on July 20, but that’s not stopping him from calling for a fight with one of the biggest stars in all of combat sports: former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. Speaking to TMZ, the boxer attempted to coax McGregor away from the Octagon and back in the direction of the boxing ring.
Dan Hardy fires back at Paulie Malignaggi after recent attack on the MMA community
Natasha Hooper - May 23, 2019
Dan Hardy has jumped to the defence of the MMA community after some incendiary comments from Paulie Malignaggi. The professional boxer and commentator Malignaggi made headlines recently after claiming that the MMA community misrepresents the sport of boxing. Following Monday’s BKFC 6 press conference, Malignaggi said to FightHype.com that there is a common misconception that MMA is the more dangerous sport of the two, and that he finds this frustrating.
Cosmo Alexandre takes aim at MMA fans insulting Sage Northcutt
Adam Martin - May 23, 2019
The man who knocked out Sage Northcutt last weekend is disgusted by the slew of insults and hate messages that have been directed towards his fallen opponent. Brazilian kickboxing specialist Cosmo Alexandre needed just 29 seconds to brutally knock out Sage Northcutt last Friday on the main card of ONE: Enter the Dragon. The video of Northcutt falling face first onto the canvas went viral, with many calling it an early frontrunner for 2019 Knockout of the Year. According to Urijah Faber, Northcutt’s coach at Team Alpha Male, his young pupil suffered up to 30 broken bones due to the KO. It was a bad knockout loss, there’s no other way to put it.
Deiveson Figueiredo to fight Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 240
Natasha Hooper - May 23, 2019
According to Combate, Brazilian flyweight fighters Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja will reportedly be fighting at UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 27. Figueiredo made his UFC debut with an undefeated professional record in 2017. He managed to maintain that winning streak until his most recent fight; a decision loss to Jussier Formiga. Prior to that loss, he defeated Marco Antonio Beltran, Jarred Brooks, Joseph Morales, and John Moraga in the Octagon. He’s now 15-1 as a professional.
Juan Adams reacts to Greg Hardy booking: 'I really want to hurt him'
Tom Taylor - May 23, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, it was reported that the UFC is working on finalizing a heavyweight fight between Juan Adams and controversial former NFL player Greg Hardy. This bout, which is being targeted for July 20 in San Antonio, is one Adams has been chasing for months, as he’s ceaselessly berated Hardy on social media and in interviews. Needless to say, he’s happy he’s finally gotten his wish.