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Daniel Cormier reveals why he doesn't try to interview Conor McGregor at UFC events
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why he doesn’t try to interview Conor McGregor at UFC events. One thing we know to be true about Conor McGregor is that he’s a pretty unpredictable guy. One minute he’s preparing to get back in the cage, and then the next, he’s caught up in an ongoing trial. The Irishman is a true enigma in mixed martial arts, and we’ll likely never see anything like him ever again.
Cody Stamann knows he's fighting for his job at UFC Vegas 100 against Da'Mon Blackshear: "Going to be an all-out war"
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Cody Stamann knows his job is on the line on Saturday at UFC Vegas 100. Stamann is on a two-fight losing streak and is 2-5 in his last seven. Although Stamann hasn’t turned anyone down and has fought nothing but top guys, he knows his record is what it is.
Colby Covington reveals he offered to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "I can beat him pretty easily"
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Colby Covington says he tried to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to fight Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 310 on December 7. However, Muhammad had to withdraw from the bout due to a foot injury and Rakhmonov has said he wants to remain on the card to fight for an interim welterweight title.
UFC 309 fight card takes a hit as two fighters withdraw from the event
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
UFC 309 has taken a hit as two fighters have been forced to withdraw from their scheduled bouts. UFC 309 is set to go down next Saturday, November 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In the main event, heavyweight champion Jon Jones will be defending his belt against Stipe Miocic.
Neil Magny hoping to prove he's still a "force" at welterweight with a win over Carlos Prates
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Neil Magny is hoping to prove he’s still a force at welterweight on Saturday night. Magny is set to headline UFC Vegas 100 on Saturday night against Carlos Prates in an intriguing matchup. Prates is unranked and he will now face the 15th-ranked Magny who is a tough out for anyone.
Daniel Cormier says Khabib Nurmagomedov got angry with him over 2021 Conor McGregor handshake
Curtis Calhoun - November 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier learned first-hand that tensions between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will likely never cool off. McGregor and Nurmagomedov topped the most lucrative UFC pay-per-view ever at UFC 229. Their months of pre-fight bad blood boiled over inside, and outside, of the Octagon.
Jackie Buntan unintimidated by accoladed Anissa Meksen: “I know I’m just as good”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 6, 2024
American striking star Jackie Buntan laces up the big gloves for the first time in her ONE Championship career this weekend. And she believes she has what it takes to score her biggest win yet over an accomplished veteran in Anissa Meksen. The duo vie for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Diego Lopes previews future fight against UFC champion Ilia Topuria: "He's going to crash into a wall"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
UFC featherweight Diego Lopes has opened up on a future fight against Ilia Topuria. The Brazilian has been out of the cage since a clash with Brian Ortega at UFC 306 in September. That night saw Diego Lopes hand the former featherweight title challenger a dominant decision defeat. With the victory, the rising contender earned the opportunity to be the backup for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway the following month.
Chris Weidman not focused on potential retirement ahead of UFC 309 return: "I still feel great!"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has no plans for retirement. The 40-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a controversial clash with Bruno Silva in March. That bout was just the second for Chris Weidman, since shattering his leg against Uriah Hall in 2021. While his fight with Silva saw the former champion commit many, many fouls, he still escaped with a technical decision victory.
WATCH | UFC President Dana White delivers speech alongside Donald Trump after stunning White House win
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
UFC President Dana White was a key fixture at President-elect Donald Trump’s victory party last night. It’s no secret that the longtime MMA promoter is a fan of the 45th U.S. President. The two are friends dating back to the early 2000s, but Dana White became closer to Donald Trump when he entered the world of politics. The UFC President famously delivered speeches at the 2016, and 2020 Republican National Conventions.
Adriano Moraes promises repeat victory against Danny Kingad at ONE 169: "Very focused"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 6, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Adriano Moraes’ submission skills are an essential part of his arsenal. And he plans to utilize them against an old foe in #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad this week. The pair lock horns at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs on this Friday, November 8, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. And the winner could find themselves next in line for a shot at the vacant flyweight MMA crown.
Chael Sonnen warns Jon Jones fans ahead of UFC 309 title clash with Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2024
Chael Sonnen isn’t ruling out a possible upset win for Stipe Miocic over Jon Jones. Miocic is scheduled to challenge Jones for the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 309. The pay-per-view event will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th.
Michael Bisping ponders idea of Leon Edwards vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "You’re right back in the title conversation"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards would be a good option to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov next. Rakhmonov is hoping for an interim welterweight title fight at UFC 310. He was initially set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Plans changed when Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot.
Tracy Cortez forced out of UFC Tampa bout with Miranda Maverick
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2024
UFC star Tracy Cortez has been forced out of her scheduled UFC Tampa encounter with Miranda Maverick. As we know, Tracy Cortez is one of the most intriguing prospects in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The 30-year-old has had a solid run in the promotion up to this point but in her last outing, she fell to a defeat against Rose Namajunas.
CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster willing to support overturning Jon Jones' only ever loss
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2024
CSAC executive director Andy Foster has said he is willing to support overturning Jon Jones’ only defeat in mixed martial arts. As we know, Jon Jones has never truly lost a fight in mixed martial arts. However, on his record, he does have a disqualification defeat next to his name. That came courtesy of an alleged illegal 12-6 elbow move during a fight against Matt Hamill. Ever since then, many of his fans have contested it, claiming it should be overturned to a no contest.
Nicolas Dalby forced to withdraw from UFC Vegas 100, Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos gets late notice opponent
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2024
Nicolas Dalby has been forced to withdraw from UFC Vegas 100 with Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos receiving a new opponent. Over the years, Nicolas Dalby has been involved in some great fights in his career. Both in and outside of the UFC, the veteran has always gone out there with the intention of putting on a real show. In his last fight in June, following on from four straight victories, he slipped to a somewhat controversial split decision loss at the hands of Rinat Fakhretdinov.
Cody Garbrandt forced out of UFC Vegas 100 fight against Miles Johns
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
UFC Vegas 100 has taken a hit as former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is out of his co-main event fight against Miles Johns. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com on Tuesday night that Garbrandt withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons. The sources say Johns hopes to remain on the card and fight a short-notice opponent on Saturday.
Roy Jones Jr. shares surprising prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Roy Jones Jr. has shared his prediction for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match next weekend. Tyson and Paul are set to box live on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in a professional bout. Although Paul is a -310 favorite while ‘Iron’ is a +240 underdog on FanDuel, Jones Jr. believes Tyson will pull off the upset and could even finish the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer.