MMA News
Jared Cannonier clarifies thoughts on 'disrespectful' Brazilian fans
Tom Taylor - May 13, 2019
Shortly after Jared Cannonier chopped down Anderson Silva in the co-main event of UFC 237, he took a shot at the impassioned Brazilian fans in attendance, who had been feverishly booing him all night. In case it didn't translate on the broadcast, this is how loud Jared Cannonier was booed by the Rio crowd.
SUG 8 results: Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger pick up wins (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - May 12, 2019
After a lengthy hiatus, Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground grappling promotion made its return Sunday evening with SUG 8 in Portland, Oregon. As usual, it was another fun event. Starting the night off was tag team action! That meant two on two and whichever team wound up with the most submissions by the end of the eight-minute mark were the winners. In the event that no submissions were scored or each team had the same number by the end of the match, the bouts were decided via loudest crowd reaction.
Rose Namajunas: 'That's the last time I let Dana White pick my walkout song'
Thomas Taylor - May 12, 2019
Rose Namajunas is no longer the UFC strawweight champion. She lost that distinction in the main event of UFC 237 on Saturday night, when she was put to sleep by a wicked slam courtesy of her challenger, Jessica Andrade. Despite this abrupt and brutal end to her reign as UFC strawweight queen, Rose Namajunas seems to be in good spirits.
Cosmo Alexandre excited to return to MMA against Sage Northcutt
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 12, 2019
37-year-old Brazilian mixed martial artist Cosmo Alexandre is no stranger to facing adversity in the cage. Despite making his ONE Championship debut as a part of the ONE Super Series, he now makes his promotional debut inside the ONE Circle. Alexandre is scheduled to face American “Super” Sage Northcutt at ONE: ENTER THE DRAGON in a welterweight mixed martial arts contest, which takes place 17 May at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Michael Bisping urges Anderson Silva to retire
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has once again found himself on the wrong end of a nasty leg-related TKO, as he was chopped down by Jared Cannonier in the co-main event of UFC 237 on Saturday night. Having seen Silva come up short once again, recently retired MMA legend Michael Bisping is urging the Brazilian to hang up the gloves.
Douglas Lima issues quick statement after vicious KO of Michael Page
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
Last night, at Bellator 221, former Bellator welterweight king Douglas Lima walked onto the canvas with undefeated British striking specialist Michael Page. In this crucial bout, both men sought to advance to the finals of the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix. Though Page had some success early in this fight, Douglas Lima put a decisive end to things in the second frame, levelling his foe with a rocket-fuelled uppercut to the chin.
Top UFC bantamweight prospect Tom Duquesnoy announces retirement
Nolan King - May 12, 2019
France’s Tom Duquesnoy is widely considered one of the UFC’s top 135-pound rising stars. On Sunday morning, the French bantamweight took to Instagram to announce his retirement from mixed martial arts.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sends message of support to Rose Namajunas after UFC 237
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237, Rose Namajunas surrendered the UFC strawweight belt to Jessica Andrade, succumbing to a brutal slam and a volley of followup punches. In the wake of this tough loss, Namajunas received a message of support from one of her fiercest rivals, former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. https://twitter.com/joannamma/status/1127449277167435782
Jessica Andrade breaks down KO win over Rose Namajunas
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237, Jessica Andrade claimed the UFC strawweight title in truly jaw-dropping fashion, turning the lights off on the champ Rose Namajunas with a massive slam and a slew of followup punches. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, Andrade offered a quick breakdown of the fight-ending sequence. Apparently, she was initially worried that Namajunas had been badly hurt.
Michael Page issues gracious statement after KO loss to Douglas Lima
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, on the main card of the stacked Bellator 221 event on DAZN, former welterweight champ Douglas Lima stepped into the cage with undefeated British striking specialist Michael Page. The two men were looking to advance to the second round of the action-packed Bellator welterweight Grand Prix and edge closer to championship glory. Though Page had some success early, Douglas Lima ended up winning this fight in absolutely jaw-dropping fashion, reducing the Brit to a pile of rubble with an uppercut in the second round.
What's next for the stars of UFC 237?
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2019
UFC 237 went down last night from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which saw a new strawweight champion be crowned. Jessica Andrade knocked out Rose Namajunas with a slam which was followed up by punches. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Jared Cannonier TKO’d Anderson Silva via leg kicks in the first round after attacking his lead leg the entire round. Elsewhere on the main card, Alexander Volkanovski showed why he is the top contender in the featherweight division as he grinded out a decision win over Jose Aldo.
Veteran referee John McCarthy gives take on Jessica Andrade KO
Tom Taylor - May 12, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 237, Jessica Andrade claimed the UFC flyweight title by knocking out the champion Rose Namajunas with a brutal slam. Unfortunately, the knockout generated some controversy, as some fans felt the slam was illegal. Speaking on Twitter in the wake of UFC 237, veteran MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy gave his take on this dramatic knockout victory from Jessica Andrade. He did his best to dispel any controversy, assuring the new champ’s victory was absolutely clean.
Max Holloway responds to Conor McGregor following 'interim champion' remark
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
Max Holloway has responded to Conor McGregor following the Irish stars remarks insinuating that the Hawaiian is simply an interim title holder. The former two-division UFC champion, McGregor, took to Twitter earlier this morning where he attacked ‘Blessed’ with the following post.
Pros react to Douglas Lima knocking out Michael Venom Page
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
Douglas Lima and Michael Page squared off in tonight’s Bellator 221 co-headliner, with the winner advancing to the finals of the promotions Welterweight Grand Prix. Michael ‘Venom’ Page entered tonight’s contest sporting a perfect professional mixed martial arts record of 14-0. In his most recent effort at Bellator 216, Page had scored a unanimous decision victory over knockout artist Paul Daley.
Pros react to Jessica Andrade vs. Rose Namajunas at UFC 237
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A women’s strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade headlined tonight’s UFC 237 pay-per-view event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rose Namajunas (8-3 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner having not competed since UFC 223 in April of 2018. That night in Brooklyn, Rose had defeated former division champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk for the second time in her career.
UFC 237 Results: Jessica Andrade KO's Rose Namajunas (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A women’s strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade headlined tonight’s UFC 237 pay-per-view event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rose Namajunas (8-3 MMA) returns to action for the first time since UFC 223 in April of 2018, where she defeated former division champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk for a second time, this while marking her first career title defense.
UFC 237 Results: Jared Cannonier stops Anderson Silva (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A middleweight bout featuring former division kingpin Anderson Silva taking on Jared Cannonier served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 237 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Silva was most recently seen in action in the main event of UFC 234 this past February, where he suffered a decision loss to newly crowned interim title holder Israel Adesanya.
Pros react to Jose Aldo vs. Alex Volkanovski at UFC 237
Christopher Taylor - May 11, 2019
A key featherweight bout between former division champion Jose Aldo and surging contender Alexander Volkanovski took place at tonight’s UFC 237 event. Aldo had returned to form in recent months, scoring stoppage victories over perennial division contenders Jeremy Stephens and Renato Moicano in his most recent octagon appearances.