MMA News
Patricio Pitbull confident he would beat Alexander Volkanovski: "I'd sleep him in the first round"
Cole Shelton - November 17, 2020
Patricio Pitbull believes he would beat UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski. Pitbull is the current champ-champ in Bellator where he won the lightweight title with a 61-second KO over Michael Chandler. Ever since then, people started to pay attention to how legit he is.
Belal Muhammad calls out Nate Diaz: "Come try to get your number back"
Cole Shelton - November 17, 2020
Belal Muhammad is looking to score a fight with Nate Diaz. Muhammad, who is a fan-favorite, recently became ranked at welterweight after Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz were removed. So, for Muhammad, he has called out the Stockton native for a fight to give Diaz a chance to get back his spot in the rankings.
Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar betting odds released
Adam Martin - November 17, 2020
The opening betting odds have been released for the upcoming UFC featherweight bout between top contenders Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. It was announced on Tuesday that Holloway and Kattar will meet in a five-round main event at a UFC Fight Night card scheduled to take place on January 16. With the fight now official, the oddsmakers worked quickly to release the opening odds for the fight. Check out the opening betting odds for Holloway vs. Kattar below via BestFightOdds.
Alex Perez plans to "make a statement" with stoppage win over Deiveson Figueiredo
Cole Shelton - November 17, 2020
Alex Perez expects to hear ‘And New’ by Bruce Buffer on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 255, Perez is taking on flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo in a very intriguing matchup. Originally, the champ was supposed to take on Cody Garbrandt but due to an injury, Perez got the shot.
Donald Cerrone announces return to lightweight division: "I'm gonna give it my all"
Tom Taylor - November 17, 2020
Donald Cerrone is putting the UFC welterweight division behind him and heading back to the lightweight division. Cerrone has spent the most recent chapter of his career competing in the 170-pound welterweight category. Despite a strong start in the division, however, he’s recently fallen on hard times, experiencing losses to Anthony Pettis and Conor McGregor and draw against Niko Price in his most recent welterweight fights.
Breaking: Former UFC champ Max Holloway booked for January return opposite Calvin Kattar
Tom Taylor - November 17, 2020
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway has been booked for a January return to the Octagon opposite surging featherweight contender Calvin Kattar. The UFC announced this dynamite featherweight scrap on social media on Tuesday.
Max Holloway announces engagement to pro surfer Alessa Quizon
Tom Taylor - November 17, 2020
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway has announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend, professional surfer Alessa Quizon. Holloway announced the news in a Tuesday Instagram post, which included a number of beautiful engagement photos that are sure to make our single readers feel a little extra lonely.
Video | Brazilian MMA fighter knocked out twice in all-time bad referee stoppage
Adam Martin - November 17, 2020
A Brazilian MMA fighter was knocked out twice in what has to be one of the all-time worst stoppages in the history of mixed martial arts. An amateur MMA bout between 198-pound catchweight fighters Jessian Lucas and Michael Douglas (not the actor) was featured this past Sunday in Brazil under the Copa Thunder de MMA Amador banner. The bout was sanctioned by CANMMA, which also works with the UFC when it does events in Brazil. However, referee Kleber Lopes embarrassed the sport when he made one of the most bizarre and terrible stoppages you will ever see.
Breaking: Kamaru Usman slated to defend UFC welterweight title against Gilbert Burns at UFC 258
Tom Taylor - November 17, 2020
A welterweight title fight between champion Kamaru Usman and challenger Gilbert Burns is reportedly in the works for UFC 258 on February 13. News of this bout was first reported by Raphael Marinho of Brazilian MMA publication Combate.
Breaking: Chris Weidman linked to February rematch with former foe Uriah Hall
Tom Taylor - November 17, 2020
A middleweight rematch between former UFC champ Chris Weidman and The Ultimate Fighter veteran Uriah Hall is in the works for a UFC pay-per-view on February 13. News of this matchup was first reported by ESPN, the UFC’s broadcast partner.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 19 with Alex Perez, Brandon Moreno & Brandon Royval
Cole Shelton - November 17, 2020
The 19th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 255. We’re first joined by flyweight title challenger, Alex Perez (2:24). Next, second-ranked flyweight contender, Brandon Moreno (13:45) joins the program. Closing out the show is sixth-ranked flyweight contender, Brandon Royval (27:07)
Joe Rogan reflects on how he became "a massive Mike Tyson fan"
Tom Taylor - November 17, 2020
It’s no secret that UFC commentator Joe Rogan is a massive fan of heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson. Just days ahead of Tyson’s anticipated return to the ring opposite fellow Roy Jones Jr., Rogan explained how he became such a big fan of the boxing icon.
Jon Jones has a message for Israel Adesanya: “There’s no red panty night without me”
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones has sent a clear message to rival Israel Adesanya regarding a potential showdown between the two. While both men may seem to be heading in different directions right now, it seems like just a matter of time before two of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s true greats square off inside the Octagon.
Report | Tony Ferguson unlikely to compete at UFC 256 despite efforts
Harry Kettle - November 17, 2020
According to a recent report, it’s looking unlikely that Tony Ferguson will be joining the UFC 256 card next month. Ferguson, who hasn’t fought since his devastating loss to Justin Gaethje earlier this year, wants to put himself back in position for a shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship. In order to do that, however, he needs to remain active – and the fact that he’s been calling for a fight against Michael Chandler before the end of 2020 seems to indicate he’s ready to go.
Jon Jones on Israel Adesanya vs Jan Blachowicz booking: “Truly don’t care, nothing is bigger for me than heavyweight gold”
Adam Martin - November 16, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones says he doesn’t care Israel Adesanya is fighting Jan Blachowicz for his old belt next. Jones vacated the 205lbs belt back in the summer with the intention of moving up a weight class to heavyweight. So far, he hasn’t made the move up in weight official as his next fight hasn’t been announced yet. While Jones remains on the sidelines, one of his biggest rivals in the game in Israel Adesanya is poised to move up to 205lbs to take on the new champion Jan Blachowicz in 2021. But Jones doesn’t care what either of them does.
Jussier Formiga, lone man to defeat Deiveson Figuerido, released by UFC
Adam Martin - November 16, 2020
Veteran flyweight contender Jussier Formiga, the lone man to defeat UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figuerido, has been released by the UFC. Though Figueiredo is currently riding a three-fight losing skid, the decision to release him from the organization comes as a big surprise considering he was a top-10 ranked fighter. Just last year, he defeated Figueiredo, the current champion. Nevertheless, the promotion has made it official as Formiga has been officially pulled from the rankings. The news that Figueiredo had been released was first reported by MMAFighting.com.
Jon Jones trashes Daniel Cormier for “quitting on his fans, the sport, his legacy with an L”
Cole Shelton - November 16, 2020
Jon Jones has continued to trash his longtime rival, Daniel Cormier. For years now, Jones and Cormier have had a feud. They first fight at UFC 182 with Jones winning by decision. They then had their rematch at UFC 214 with “Bones” winning by KO, however, the fight was overturned to a no-contest due to him being flagged by USADA.
Photo | Mike Tyson is in amazing shape just two weeks out of his fight with Roy Jones Jr.
Cole Shelton - November 16, 2020
Mike Tyson is taking his comeback fight seriously. In less than two weeks, Mike Tyson is set to fight Roy Jones Jr. in a very anticipated fight and one many were wondering how it would look. Both men are boxing legends but are both in their 50’s, yet photos were revealed and Tyson is in incredible shape.