MMA News
Darren Till returns to Instagram with interesting message
Tom Taylor - May 2, 2019
After back-to-back losses and a brush with the law in Spain, UFC welterweight contender Darren Till deactivated his Instagram and Twitter accounts, evidently keen to keep a low profile. His hiatus from these social media channels did not last long.
Report | New UFC PPV model derailed return of Brock Lesnar
Tom Taylor - May 2, 2019
Despite dozens of recent reports to the contrary, Brock Lesnar will not be returning to the UFC’s Octagon for a heavyweight title super fight with Daniel Cormier. After months and months of anticipation, the fight reportedly fizzled out earlier this week, leading the UFC to schedule a Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic rematch instead. Speaking to ESPN, UFC President Dana White stated that this Cormier-Lesnar matchup was quashed because Lesnar decided he is “done” with mixed martial arts. According to Dave Meltzer of Wresting Observer Newsletter, however, it’s not quite that simple.
UFC rankings update: Jack Hermansson, Corey Sandhagen make huge climbs
Tom Taylor - May 2, 2019
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last weekend’s action-packed UFC Fort Lauderdale card, and as expected, there have been a handful of notable changes. Most notably of all, as expected, is the significant climb of Jack Hermansson, who thrashed Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the card’s main event.
Chris Weidman responds to callout from Jack Hermansson
Tom Taylor - May 2, 2019
Fresh off an impressive victory over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Jack Hermansson is ready for another big step up in the middleweight division. His preference, as he explained on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, is a fight with Yoel Romero — though he’s also interested in meeting Kelvin Gastelum or Chris Weidman in his next outing. “We want the big boys,” Hermansson said on the show. “I have three names in mind, Yoel Romero, Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Weidman, Those make sense for me.
UFC Ottawa | Pro fighters make their picks for Donald Cerrone vs. Al Iaquinta
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2019
In the main event of UFC Ottawa this Saturday, Donald Cerrone is set to take on Al Iaquinta in a fight that promises to bring fireworks. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. The majority believe ‘Cowboy’ will win the fight, but all are unanimous in thinking it will be a fun one.
More reasons to watch Bellator Birmingham
Mike Straus - May 1, 2019
The Resorts World Arena in the United Kingdom will house the action for this weekend’s Bellator Birmingham event. Let’s take a look at some more reasons to watch. A former lightweight champion will headline the festivities and a kickboxing legend will look to earn his first win as a mixed martial artist.
Korean Zombie vs. Renato Moicano Agreed To For UFC Greenville
Nolan King - May 1, 2019
In need of bigger names to spice up their South Carolina debut, the UFC has reportedly turned to “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and Renato Moicano. Raphael Marinho, of Brazilian outlet Combate, is reporting the two featherweights have verbally agreed to meet at UFC Greenville on June 22. The report also says it’s uncertain if the bout will be a five-round main event, or will fall earlier on the main card.
Donald Cerrone says he is no longer chasing Conor McGregor fight
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2019
Donald Cerrone will be taking on Al Iaquinta in the headliner of this weekend’s UFC Ottawa event. While Iaquinta has proven to be a top contender in the 155-pound division, a fight with ‘Raging Al’ wasn’t exactly what Cerrone had planned following his most recent win.
Odds: Daniel Cormier favored over Stipe Miocic in proposed rematch
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2019
On Tuesday night, ESPN reported that UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier’s long-discussed showdown with WWE star Brock Lesnar is likely off the table for good. With this matchup nixed, Cormier is now expected to defend his title against the man he won it from in July 2018: Stipe Miocic. The fight is reportedly nearing finalization for UFC 241 on August 17 in Anaheim, California.
Lethwei returns to UFC Fight Pass with WLC: Karen Spirit
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2019
The coming weekend is packed to the edges with high-level combat sports action, as ONE Championship and the UFC both have events scheduled, and Canelo Alvarez is set to take on Daniel Jacobs in the boxing ring. Yet that isn’t where the fun ends. On Saturday night (Sunday morning in North America), World Lethwei Championship (WLC) will return to UFC Fight Pass with one of its best events yet.
VIDEO | Paulie Malignaggi finds Conor McGregor mural, disrespect ensues
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2019
Paulie Malignaggi and Conor McGregor share one of the most high-profile beefs in combat sports. Given the animosity between the retired boxer and the former two-division UFC champion, it should come as no surprise that Malignaggi had an interesting reaction when he encountered a McGregor-inspired mural out in the world.
Curtis Blaydes sends message to Brock Lesnar: 'F**k you'
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2019
Last night, reports surfaced suggesting that a long-discussed heavyweight title fight between reigning champ Daniel Cormier and WWE star Brock Lesnar is off the table. The reason, these reports stated, is that the pro wrestling export Lesnar has decided he’s done with mixed martial arts. Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes isn’t happy to hear this. There hasn’t been a heavyweight title fight since November of 2018, when Cormier defended his title in a short-notice showdown with Derrick Lewis. Granted, that’s partly due to Cormier’s lingering injuries, but it’s also due the uncertainty surrounding this potential Lesnar vs. Cormier fight. Therein lies the issue for Curtis Blaydes.
Carla Esparza targeting rematch with Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Tom Taylor - May 1, 2019
Carla Esparza got the job done at UFC Fort Lauderdale over the weekend, defeating former Invicta champ Virna Jandiroba by unanimous decision. For the former UFC strawweight champ, the pressure was on heading into this fight, as another loss would have equated to a three-fight skid.
Claudia Gadelha vs Randa Markos in the works for UFC 239
Drake Riggs - April 30, 2019
Every year the UFC stacks up their big International Fight Week event with the biggest and best fights possible. This year that event is UFC 239 and the stacking got going early and often. Well, it continues on as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto confirmed that a big strawweight match-up between perennial top 15 contenders in Claudia Gadelha (16-4) and Randa Markos (9-6-1) is now officially in the works for the July 6 date.
Coach says Greg Hardy victim in alleged domestic violence incident 'would be dead' if there was 'malice'
Drake Riggs - April 30, 2019
UFC heavyweight prospect Greg Hardy has been a controversial figure dating all the way back to his days in the NFL as a defensive end. That hasn’t changed now that he’s in the world of MMA. A naturally heavy hitter from playing American football, that has transitioned over nicely for the 30-year-old as he has finished all seven of his career wins by knockout/TKO (four as a pro, three as an amateur).
Leslie Smith breaks down differences between UFC and Bellator
Drake Riggs - April 30, 2019
As UFC bantamweight contender Leslie Smith was working her way up the rankings ladder in 2016-2017 with three consecutive wins in the division, she was also making her presence felt in more ways than just within the Octagon. Having always been a strong advocate for fighter’s rights, Smith would launch Project Spearhead in early 2018 in an effort to create a fighter’s union for UFC athletes.
BREAKING | Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 2 being finalized for UFC 241
Drake Riggs - April 30, 2019
UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta says he almost fought ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone eight years ago
Cole Shelton - April 30, 2019
Al Iaquinta will take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Ottawa this weekend. Although it is a fresh matchup, ‘Cowboy’ and ‘Raging Al’ nearly collided eight years ago. Back in 2011, at UFC 131, Iaquinta almost stepped in on short notice to take on Cerrone.
Brock Lesnar not returning to MMA, says Dana White
Drake Riggs - April 30, 2019
Since UFC 226 concluded in July 2018, we all thought that a Brock Lesnar MMA return was inevitable. Well, it seems that plans have changed. According to UFC President Dana White, the WWE star and former UFC heavyweight champion is “done, he’s retired,” White told ESPN. “We’re going to move in another direction with [Daniel] Cormier.”