MMA News
UFC 237 | Returning Bethe Correia: 'The division needs me'
Drake Riggs - May 8, 2019
It has been six years since former UFC title challenger, Bethe ‘Pitbull’ Correia picked up a victory in her native country of Brazil. However, she looks to change that come this Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro. At UFC 237, Correia will make her return to action when she takes on Mexico’s Irene Aldana. For the 14-fight veteran in Correia, this will be her first fight since she headlined UFC Singapore opposite Holly Holm in June 2017. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, she suffered defeat that night via third-round knockout.
Kayla Harrison likes her chances against Khabib Nurmagomedov in a Judo match
Drake Riggs - May 7, 2019
When it comes to Judo players in MMA, there is no one better right now than PFL lightweight, Kayla Harrison. The undefeated 3-0 American Top Team product is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and her dominance has so far carried over to the MMA world with great effect.
Report | UFC 236 pay-per-view numbers among lowest in last 15 years
Drake Riggs - May 7, 2019
UFC 236 was a pretty fantastic event that had two unforgettable bouts to close the show. Unfortunately, not as many tuned in as the UFC had hoped for. In the co-main event, we saw the first of two interim champions be crowned. This one in the middleweight division featured Kelvin Gastelum taking on Israel Adesanya in a war for the ages. In the end, Adesanya would take home the title via unanimous decision after coming on strong late.
Dana White to meet with Conor McGregor soon, expects a summer return
Mike Pendleton - May 7, 2019
During a recent appearance on the Jim Rome Show, UFC President Dana White said that he has plans to meet with Conor McGregor within a week. “He and I are getting together very soon, within the next week, and we’re going to figure out what’s next for him” White said. “I see him fighting this summer”.
Fourth time's the charm, Yoel Romero vs Paulo Costa targeted for UFC 241
Drake Riggs - May 7, 2019
The UFC middleweight division homes several super talented competitors and at the very top, each is continually producing great fights. Two of the division’s most devastating finishers are undeniably the pairing of Cuba’s ‘Soldier of God,’ the Olympic silver medalist in wrestling, Yoel Romero (13-3) and Brazil’s knockout extraordinaire, Paulo Costa (12-0).
UFC 237 fight card and start time
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2019
UFC 237 is just around the corner. This intriguing pay-per-view card, which emanates from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, goes down this Saturday night. Learn how to watch UFC 237 here The card will be topped by a strawweight title fight, as champion Rose Namajunas ventures into enemy territory to thwart the challenge of the dangerous Jessica Andrade.
Report | Conor McGregor training hard, 'ready to fight now'
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2019
According to a report from TMZ, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is ready to return to the Octagon. TMZ claims to have spoken to a spoken to a source “extremely close” to the Irish MMA star, who divulged the following:
UFC parts ways with another flyweight fighter, releases former WSOF titleholder Magomed Bibulatov
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2019
The UFC’s flyweight purge is not showing any signs of slowing down. Following a stretch that saw the Las Vegas based promotion cut ties with fighters like Jose Torres, Ulka Sasaki, Ben Nguyen, Roberto Sanchez and Jared Brooks, they’ve now released Russia’s Magomed Bibulatov. This news comes from Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA, who added the Bibulatov has already found a new home in Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). Magomed Bibulatov joined the UFC roster with a flawless 14-0 record, and accolades as a former World Series of Fighting flyweight champion and WCFA Flyweight Grand Prix winner.
Kamaru Usman reacts to Ben Askren losing to Jordan Burroughs
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2019
On Monday night, UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren stepped onto the mats for a wrestling match with Jordan Burroughs. The bout topped the Beat the Streets 2019 charity event, which emanated the Hulu Theatre inside New York City’s hallowed Madison Square Garden. In the end, this charity wrestling match did not go well for Askren. The former ONE and Bellator champ was shut out by Burroughs, who won 11-0.
Report | Anthony Johnson arrested for domestic violence
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2019
According to a report from TMZ Sports, two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson was arrested for domestic violence on Monday night. Johnson reportedly admitted to getting physical with his girlfriend during an argument, but claimed that he only picked her up and did not intend to hurt her. TMZ obtained the police report linked to this incident, which states that the woman called the police to report an altercation. The woman claimed she was kicking Johnson out of their house, packing up his belongings, when he “put her in a football hold.”
Jack Hermansson walks back Chris Weidman callout: 'He's not my first choice'
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2019
Shortly after Jack Hermansson sprung the upset on Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the short-notice main event of UFC Fort Lauderdale, he set his sights on matchups with Yoel Romero, Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Weidman. “We want the big boys,” Hermansson said on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show. “I have three names in mind, Yoel Romero, Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Weidman, Those make sense for me.”
Renato Moicano wanted Zabit Magomedsharipov before accepting fight with Korean Zombie
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2019
Renato Moicano will be returning to the Octagon on June 22 in the main event of the UFC’s first event in Greenville, South Carolina. When Moicano steps into the Octagon, standing across from him will be “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, who was not the Brazilian’s first choice of who he wanted to fight.
Tony Ferguson announces he is back following meeting with UFC officials
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2019
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson took to Twitter earlier today announcing that he is ‘back’ and ready to return to action. ‘El Cucuy’ met with UFC officials earlier today in Las Vegas and shortly after posted the following video on social media.
Daniel Cormier believes Brock Lesnar could be convinced to come back
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2019
For months it appeared Daniel Cormier was waiting on Brock Lesnar to make his return to the Octagon. That was until last week, when Lesnar told UFC President Dana White that he is retiring from MMA.
Beat the Streets results: Jordan Burroughs shuts out Ben Askren (Highlights)
Drake Riggs - May 6, 2019
Ahead of his big potential No. 1 welterweight contender match-up with Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July, Ben Askren challenged himself by getting back on the mats against one of the best wrestlers of this or any era, Jordan Burroughs. The two would meet inside Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater in New York City for the Beat the Streets 2019 charity event. As one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of MMA, the undefeated “Funky” Askren vs someone of Burroughs’ caliber was the definition of a dream wrestling match as the 30-year old has won a gold medal in essentially every competition that he’s been a part of. But the University of Missouri alumni in Askren doesn’t have the worst wrestling credentials either (obviously).
BREAKING: Cody Stamann vs Rob Font verbally agreed to for UFC Greenville
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2019
Two top-15 bantamweights are set to throw down in Greenville, South Carolina. Sources tell BJPENN.com that Cody Stamann and Rob Font have verbally agreed to fight on June 22. The two have been going back-and-forth on Twitter accusing one another of not agreeing to the fight, but now people close to the situation have confirmed that the bout is verbally agreed to and contracts should be coming any day now.
Daniel Cormier reveals he had recent back surgery
Drake Riggs - May 6, 2019
The life of a fighter is far from glamorous. Injuries are a big part of any athletic endeavor, but combat sports provide more than most. And the best in their field definitely aren’t immune to them either. Current UFC heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier is now 40-years old as of March 20. However, his original plan was to be retired by this point. Instead, he’s preparing to rematch with the man he took the title from in July 2018, Stipe Miocic. The pair will meet again at UFC 241 on August 17.
Conor McGregor trashes 'dirty, smelly rats' Makhachev, Tukhugov and Taisumov
Tom Taylor - May 6, 2019
The UFC is headed to Abu Dhabi with UFC 242 on September 7, and a number of top Russian fighters are expected to compete on the card. Khabib Nurmagomedov is rumored to be defending his undisputed lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in the main event, while other stars like Islam Makhachev, Zubaira Tukhugov and Mairbek Taisumov are reportedly in talks to join the card. Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor has some pretty incendiary opinions about several of these fighters.