MMA News
EXCLUSIVE | Aljamain Sterling on TJ Dillashaw: 'I like to say where there's smoke, there's fire'
Mike Pendleton - March 26, 2019
The recent news of TJ Dillashaw relinquishing his title due to an adverse finding in his drug test after his fight against flyweight champion Henry Cejudo sent a shockwave through the MMA world. Dillashaw faced Cejudo in attempt to become a two-weight world champion in a time where the future of the flyweight division was up in the air. Henry Cejudo put a halt to the plans of Dillashaw and the UFC potentially shutting down the flyweight division when he defeated Dillashaw in a quick first-round TKO. Now that Dillashaw has relinquished his title and left the bantamweight division and title up for grabs, many fighters of the bantamweight division are speaking up for their chance to get the vacant belt.
The MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor retiring from MMA
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Late on Monday night, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor announced that he is retiring from MMA. It is his intention, he says, to focus his energy on his other ventures. McGregor made this surprising announcement on social media.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov explains why he chose BKFC over UFC, Bellator
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Earlier this year, Artem Lobov requested his release from the UFC. Despite his popularity among fans, his request was obliged, and he entered a period of free agency. Lobov’s free agency didn’t last long, as he was promptly scooped up by the upstart Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (BKFC).
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to retirement of Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Late last night, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor announced his intention to retire from the sport of mixed martial arts and focus on his other ventures. McGregor made this announcement on social media.
Curtis Blaydes set new UFC record in victory over Justin Willis
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Curtis Blaydes set a new UFC record in his lopsided, UFC Nashville defeat of Justin Willis. The rising heavyweight contender completed seven takedowns in his fight with Willis, carrying his UFC total to a whopping 40. This is now the record for the most takedowns completed by any heavyweight in UFC history.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov explains why Conor McGregor 'would do great' in bare knuckle fight
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Artem Lobov will soon make his debut as a bare knuckle fighter, as he’s scheduled for a gloveless fight with fellow UFC veteran Jason Knight at BKFC 5 on April 6. Ahead of this debut, Lobov has not made any secret of his confidence. He expects to accomplish big things under the BKFC banner.
Demetrious Johnson has studied Yuya Wakamatsu well ahead of matchup
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 26, 2019
Former UFC champ and mixed martial arts legend Demetrious Johnson can’t contain his excitement when talking about his ONE Championship debut at ONE: A NEW ERA which takes place 31 March at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Johnson will be part of the highly-anticipated eight-man tournament, the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix, which was designed to determine the top contender for the ONE Flyweight World Title currently held by Brazil’s Adriano Moraes.
Report | Megan Anderson vs Felicia Spencer set to go down at UFC Rochester
Drake Riggs - March 26, 2019
Things are finally starting to happen within the UFC’s women’s featherweight division as evidenced by the recent signing of Invicta FC champion, Felicia Spencer (6-0). It was seemingly just a matter of time for the unbeaten homegrown Invicta talent to wind up on a big stage here sooner or later, it was just a matter of when and where.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor retiring from MMA
Christopher Taylor - March 25, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor shocked the mixed martial arts world this evening by announcing his retirement from the sport. The Irish superstar, McGregor, took to Twitter where he issued the following statement announcing his retirement from MMA.
Kevin Lee says politics at lightweight helped move to welterweight
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2019
Kevin Lee is moving up to welterweight to take on Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Rochester. Many believe Lee is moving up to welterweight because of his size. However, according to “The Motown Phenom” that is not the case. Rather, Lee decided to move up in weight given the state of the lightweight division and how the top contenders are not fighting.
Conor McGregor says he's retired from MMA on Twitter
Mike Pendleton - March 25, 2019
Conor McGregor knows how to stay in the headlines and late Monday night, he shook up the fighting world once again. Just shortly after an interview with Jimmy Fallon aired where he announced that he is currently in negotiations with the UFC to return in July of this year, McGregor announced he would be retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts. Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed Martial Art” today.I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!
Stephen Thompson knows he has been hit harder than Anthony Pettis' KO punch
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2019
Stephen Thompson suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career to Anthony Pettis on Saturday night in Nashville. After seemingly dominating the opening few mintues of the fight, ‘Wonderboy’ was caught with a superman punch from Anthony Pettis with just five seconds left in the second round.
Henry Cejudo targeting Frankie Edgar after bout with Marlon Moraes
Drake Riggs - March 25, 2019
The UFC flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo has been on top of the world since he won the title in August 2018. And bigger and better opportunities have only presented themselves to the Olympic gold medalist wrestler since then. With all signs pointing to Cejudo competing opposite top bantamweight contender, Marlon Moraes for the vacant 135-pound crown at UFC 238 in June, it has prompted the flyweight king to plan out his immediate future.
'Felony' Charles Bennett starts GoFundMe to help with potentially fatal finger injury
Thomas Taylor - March 25, 2019
‘Felony’ Charles Bennett, a true cult hero in the sport of MMA, needs some help. The eccentric fighter is currently dealing with a truly nasty looking finger infection that could potential turn fatal if it’s not adequately treated.
UFC Stockholm adds pair of big light heavyweight bouts
Drake Riggs - March 25, 2019
The UFC returns to Stockholm, Sweden on June 1 and the card is starting to really look like a light heavyweight showcase as some big-time match-ups have been made. The first of the bouts that were announced was the main event which features Sweden’s favorite fighting son, three-time title challenger, Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson. As he looks to rebound off of his recent loss to current champion, Jon Jones, so will his opponent, Anthony “Lionheart” Smith.
Urijah Faber considering MMA return, has potential opponent in mind
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Former WEC featherweight champion and long-time UFC bantamweight contender Urijah Faber is reportedly considering a return to MMA. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA show on Monday, Faber divulged that he is still being tested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and that he was actually offered two fights last year.
Maycee Barber denies comparisons to Ronda Rousey
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Ronda Rousey is still one of the biggest stars in MMA history. Very few fighters have realized the level of mainstream popularity that she has, and it’s unlikely that too many will do so in the future. In the eyes of some fans, however, rising flyweight contender Maycee Barber could well realize that same level of fame and success. Just don’t call Maycee Barber the next Ronda Rousey.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington hoping to become friends with Jon Jones again
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2019
Colby Covington and Jon Jones have not gotten along of late, but the two UFC stars used to be roommates in college. And while Covington has made some pretty incendiary comments about Jones over the last few years, he’s now hoping to squash the beef and repair their relationship. Covington was actually hoping to get a chance to talk to Jones face-to-face and hash out their differences at UFC 235.