MMA News
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington explains why Kamaru Usman is an easier matchup than Tyron Woodley
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2019
At UFC 235, Tyron Woodley was put his title on the line when he took on Kamaru Usman, not Colby Covington like many expected. Ultimately, Usman dominated Woodley from bell to bell to become the new welterweight champion. Now, Colby Covington will apparently be getting the first crack at Usman. The two have had a feud going on for a while now and ‘Chaos’ believes Usman is actually an easier matchup than Woodley is.
With Li Jingliang out, Mike Perry expected to fill in against Alex Oliveira at UFC Fort Lauderdale
Drake Riggs - March 26, 2019
2019 has been a year that has lacked some ‘Platinum’ up to this point. The generally active Mike Perry hasn’t fought yet… But it looks like that will be changing in the coming months. Set to compete at UFC Fort Lauderdale on April 27 was Brazil’s Alex ‘Cowboy’ Oliveira who was to take on ‘The Leech’ Li Jingliang. That was until a nagging spine injury forced China’s best welterweight out of the bout.
Donald Cerrone shares his take on Conor McGregor's retirement
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2019
It wasn’t that long ago that all signs pointed towards Conor McGregor taking on Donald Cerrone this July in Las Vegas. However, after negotiations with the promotion stalled, McGregor shocked many by announcing his retirement from MMA last night.
Dana White explains why the UFC offered Conor McGregor a co-main event slot
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor made headlines last night when he announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on Twitter. Prior to his newly announced retirement, it was reported that Conor McGregor was in talks to fight Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in July.
VIDEO | Ben Askren calls out 'chicken' Jorge Masvidal for UFC 238
Drake Riggs - March 26, 2019
Despite rumors this morning is sounds like @GamebredFighter is being a chicken! pic.twitter.com/7ptA3lTuh5 — Funky (@Benaskren) March 26, 2019
Conor McGregor spokesperson issues statement following news of sexual assault investigation
Christopher Taylor - March 26, 2019
Earlier this afternoon the New York Times reported that UFC star Conor McGregor was being investigated by Ireland police following sexual assault allegations. According to the report, Conor McGregor has not been charged with any crime and an investigation is ongoing.
Police investigating Conor McGregor over sexual assault accusation
Christopher Taylor - March 26, 2019
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is under investigation in Ireland after a woman accused him of sexual assault in December. The news comes less than twenty-four hours after “Mystic Mac” announced that he was retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts.
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVE | Dominick Reyes wants main event fight after Volkan Oezdemir win
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019
Earlier this month, on the main card of UFC London, top light heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Volkan Oezdemir engaged in a razor close, three-round battle. In the end, Reyes emerged the victor of this fight with a split decision win. Not everybody, however, agreed with the scoring for this bout.
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.
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.
ONE: A New Era Preview - Mei Yamaguchi Vs. Kseniya Lachkova
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 26, 2019
The Ryogoku Kokugikan in Japan is the site of ONE: A NEW ERA on 31 March. It will be one of the most significant martial arts shows in 2019 as it marks the first time ONE Championship has put on an event in Japan. Local competitors will be in action throughout the card including the main event that will see Japanese legend Shinya Aoki challenge Eduard Folayang for the ONE Lightweight World Title in an epic rematch.
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.
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.