MMA News

Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019

Over the last few years, we’ve seen some pretty incredible MMA related tattoos. Though most fan tattoos seem to be images of Conor McGregor, the latest tattoo to make the rounds on the World Wide Web is an image of UFC commentator, comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan — and it’s an absolutely incredible piece. Joe Rogan shared this piece, which was done by the increasingly legendary artist Steve Butcher, on his official Instagram page.

Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019

Speaking to Ariel Helwani on Monday, MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz claimed somebody recently tried to kill him — more specifically, they tried to poison him. Watch Ali Abdelaziz recount this frightening ordeal, which left him in the hospital, in the video below.

Tom Taylor - February 5, 2019

At UFC Brooklyn, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo defeated UFC bantamweight champion via first-round TKO. Unfortunately for him, some members of the MMA community — particularly Dillashaw — feel the stoppage was early. Previously, Henry Cejudo stated that he’d be interested in giving TJ Dillashaw an immediate rematch, however likely only at 135 pounds, for Dillashaw’s bantamweight title.

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 5, 2019

Adrian Pang has revealed he will require surgery post career as he battles a chronic foot problem.

Thomas Taylor - February 4, 2019

Last year, UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley started a second career as a rapper, releasing a song with Wiz Khalifa called I’ll Beat Yo Ass. Now, the champ has featured in another song alongside rapper 4K. See the music video for this song, called Blow, below.

Thomas Taylor - February 4, 2019

Conor McGregor training partner Artem Lobov is no longer under contract with the UFC, but his time as a fighter is far from over. After chasing potential fights with huge names like Paulie Malignaggi, Buakaw Banchamek, Saenchai and Amir Khan, he’s now closing in on a deal with Viacom-owned MMA powerhouse Bellator MMA.

Cole Shelton - February 4, 2019

Junior dos Santos is looking to reclaim the heavyweight belt, and on March 9 he can start that process. Dos Santos will be taking on Derrick Lewis at UFC Wichita. It’ll be Lewis’ first bout since he came up short in a title fight with reigning champ Daniel Cormier at UFC 230. Given that Lewis just contended for the title, dos Santos is looking at this fight as a number-one contender bout.

Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019

Last weekend, in the co-main event of the exciting UFC Fortaleza card, streaking featherweight contender Renato Moicano took on one of the toughest challenges of his impressive career as he battled former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo Jr. Unfortunately for Moicano and his growing fanbase, Aldo proved to be a bit too much too soon. The former champ won the fight by standing TKO in the second round.

Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019

In 2018, fan favorite UFC lightweight contender Donald Cerrone very nearly died in while scuba diving in a cave in Cozumel. Last week, Cerrone returned to the same cave and conquered it. See some photos and videos of his dive, via his official Instagram, below:

Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019

Last Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Fortaleza, former UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo stepped into the cage with a fellow Brazilian in Renato Moicano. Aldo looked every bit an MMA great in this fight, thumping Moicano to a second-round TKO victory. While this was the outcome he sought, however, he did not take great pleasure in defeating one of his countryman, and a fighter still on the come-up.

Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019

Artem Lobov is no longer a UFC fighter, but his days as a pugilist are far from over. Ever since his departure from the UFC was first reported by Oscar Willis of The Mac Life, Lobov has been campaigning for opportunities outside the Octagon — and he’s shooting for the stars.

James Lynch - February 4, 2019

With Frankie Saenz replacing Thomas Almeida (eye injury) on short notice against Marlon Vera, the loaded UFC 235 is now finalized with 13 bouts. ESPN was the first to report the news regarding the switch up in this UFC 235 bantamweight matchup.

Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019

Over the last few weeks, former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren has exchanged a number of barbs with UFC 235 welterweight title challenger Kamaru Usman — who he refers to at ‘Marty.’ Late last week, Usman and Askren were in attendance at the UFC 235 press conference to promote their upcoming fights with Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler respectively, and they had plenty to say to each other on stage.

Tom Taylor - February 4, 2019

Last night, the New England Patriots defeated the LA Rams 13-3 to win the 2019 Super Bowl. While the game was an undeniably slow one, fans all over the world made sure to watch— and that includes some of the biggest names in MMA. Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor, as a matter of fact, was actually in attendance for the Super Bowl, taking in the action with his young son Conor Jr.

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 4, 2019

Team Lakay has established their name in ONE Championship as a fearsome group of World Champions. For Gina Iniong, 2019 is the year where she hopes to contribute to the prestige her gym currently possess. Iniong competed twice in 2018, starting the year right with a unanimous decision over Jenny Huang last 20 April at the ONE: Heroes of Honor.

Thomas Taylor - February 3, 2019

It’s finally Super Bowl Sunday. All over the world, football fans are piling onto couches amid panoplies of snacks and drinks to enjoy the big game. Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor, however, will be enjoying the Super Bowl from a vantage point many of us can only dream of — from inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. McGregor’s presence at the Super Bowl was announced on the official NFL Twitter account.

Tom Taylor - February 3, 2019

Last night, the UFC touched down in Fortaleza, Brazil, with an exciting 13-fight card. As always, the fans in the building were incredibly excited and passionate — so much so that former UFC lightweight and featherweight champ Conor McGregor now wants to fight in the country. What an amazing atmosphere at UFC Brazil tonight.I would LOVE to compete there for all the passionate Brazilian fans at some stage of my career.I was so close to securing a bout in Rio last year. It was essentially a done deal.Maybe next time.Ui Vai Morrer!!!! I’m still here.

Tom Taylor - February 3, 2019

No celebrity is safe from Dillon Danis. Earlier this week, the Conor McGregor stablemate responded to some recent comments from Steven Seagal by challenging the 66-year-old actor to a fight in the Bellator MMA cage.