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Junior dos Santos has an idea for his next opponent after UFC Wichita victory
Tom Taylor - March 10, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos continued his comeback tour at UFC Wichita on Saturday night, when he clobbered recent title challenger Derrick Lewis to a second-round TKO. With this victory, dos Santos is now on an impressive three-fight streak. He’s likely now only a win or two away from another shot at heavyweight gold, and could probably earn himself a shot with a big win over the right opponent.
Photo | Tim Means suffered a horrific ankle injury at UFC Wichita
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
UFC welterweight standout Tim Means stepped back in the octagon at tonight’s UFC Wichita event for a fight with Niko Price. Means entered tonight’s contest looking to build on the momentum of his first round TKO victory over Ricky Rainey this past November.
Pros react to Junior dos Santos stopping Derrick Lewis at UFC Wichita
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Wichita event was headlined by a key heavyweight fight featuring Derrick Lewis taking on former title holder Junior dos Santos. Lewis entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after being submitted by current UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in his most recent effort at UFC 230.
UFC Wichita Results: Junior dos Santos KO's Derrick Lewis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
A key heavyweight bout featuring Derrick Lewis taking on former division title holder Junior Dos Santos headlined tonight’s UFC Wichita event. Lewis enters tonight’s event headliner looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to reigning heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in his most recent appearance at UFC 230.
VIDEO | Niko Price KO’s Tim Means at UFC Wichita
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
A scrap between hard-hitting welterweights Niko Price and Tim Means took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Wichita event. Tonight‘s Price vs. Means fight was expected to deliver fireworks and it did that and more.
UFC Wichita Results: Blagoy Ivanov defeats Ben Rothwell (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
A heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Blagoy Ivanov took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Wichita event. Ben Rothwell (36-10 MMA) returns to action for the first time since April of 2016, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Junior dos Santos.
Report | Alexander Gustafsson set to return at UFC Stockholm against Anthony Smith
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
Two former UFC light heavyweight title challengers will collide on June 1 at UFC Stockholm, as it is being reported that Alexander Gustafsson will face Anthony Smith. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto recently reported the news on Twitter, suggesting that verbal agreements are in place to have “The Mauler” and “Lionheart” main event UFC Stockholm.
UFC Wichita: Lewis vs. Dos Santos Live Results
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
The octagon returns to Kansas this evening for UFC Wichita, an event headlined by a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Junior dos Santos. Derrick Lewis enters tonight’s contest having won three of his past four octagon appearances.
Alexander Gustafsson accepts UFC Stockholm bout with perennial contender Corey Anderson
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
The octagon will return to Sweden for UFC Stockholm on June 1 and it appears that Alexander Gustafsson will once again headline the card. The entire event is expected to stream on ESPN+, but no broadcast plans have been finalized as of this time.
UFC 237 Fight Card and Rumors
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
The octagon will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 11 for the promotions UFC 237 pay-per-view event. Learn how to watch UFC 237 here While the fight card is not close to complete, it does already feature some notable names including former UFC champions Anderson Silva, BJ Penn and Jose Aldo.
Jon Jones: Heavy Lies The Crown
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
In this week’s “Heavy Lies the Crown” feature, BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor takes a look at the dangerous challenges awaiting current UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones. Jones was most recently seen in action at last weekend’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Anthony Smith.
Derrick Lewis reveals his lone concern for tonight’s fight with Junior Dos Santos
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
Derrick Lewis will square off with former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Witchita event. Derrick Lewis (21-6 MMA) has not been seen in action since falling short in his bid to dethrone current UFC heavyweight title holder Daniel Cormier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York.
Ben Askren vows to retire if he gets KO’d by Kamaru Usman
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
Ben Askren continues to wreak havoc both inside and outside of the octagon, with his latest target being newly-crowned UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. “Funky” made his highly anticipated octagon debut earlier this month at UFC 235, where he scored a controversial submission victory over former division title holder Robbie Lawler.
Report | Valentina Shevchenko targeted to make first title defense vs Jessica Eye at UFC 238
Drake Riggs - March 8, 2019
With our questions now answered in regards to the next pay-per-view UFC event that is UFC 236 on April 13, it’s onto figuring out what will steal the spotlight at UFC 238. Some signs of clarity have begun to show. ESPN is reporting that the third UFC flyweight title bout in the promotion’s history is currently being finalized for the event on June 9 in Chicago, Illinois. That bout would feature the current champion, Valentina Shevchenko (16-3) as she would look to make her first title defense against the resurgent Jessica Eye (14-6).
Colby Covington says he and Dana White are on 'great terms'
Cole Shelton - March 8, 2019
Colby Covington flew to Las Vegas for UFC 235 with the intentions of talking face to face with UFC President Dana White. Covington and White were not on the best of terms heading into last weekend’s event, this after Covington was snubbed of his “promised” title shot by the promotion.
Bellator 221 gets featherweight clash between Cris 'Sunshine' Lencioni and Adil Benjilany
Drake Riggs - March 8, 2019
Stacking up a card is nothing new in MMA. Promotions do it more often than not and it’s always to the fans’ satisfaction. While still in its infancy, Bellator 221 is beginning to form and take shape throughout its entirety. FloCombat reported yesterday that a featherweight scrap between Adil ‘Gloryboy’ Benjilany (5-1) and Cris ‘Sunshine’ Lencioni (4-2) has been added to the May 11 event live from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. BJPenn.com has confirmed the news.
Anthony Johnson hit with restraining order
Tom Taylor - March 8, 2019
According to a report from MMAjunkie, former UFC welterweight and light heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson has been hit with a restraining order. This restraining order was filed by a Florida woman who claims to have had a relationship with Johnson previously.
Jon Jones gives his take on new light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker
Tom Taylor - March 8, 2019
It doesn’t look like the title reign of Jon Jones is going to end anytime soon. At the same time, Brazilian light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker is hurtling toward title contention at breakneck speeds. As such, many fans are already discussing a potential Jon Jones vs. Johnny Walker title fight.