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Badou Jack responds after Dana White claims a UFC prelim fighter is making ten times more than him
Christopher Taylor - November 11, 2021
Badou Jack has responded after UFC President Dana White claimed that one of his prelim fighters was making ten times more than him. During a recent appearance on Pardon My Take, the UFC boss spoke about fighter pay in combat sports. At one point White referenced pro boxer Badou Jack, suggesting that ‘The Ripper’ was making just $75,000 for his upcoming boxing match, this despite being a former champion.
Scott Coker expresses interest in Kayla Harrison, says she'll be at Bellator 271
Drake Riggs - November 11, 2021
Kayla Harrison is one of the biggest free agents MMA has had perhaps since Michael Chandler. Unsurprisingly, Bellator President Scott Coker has some interest. Bellator’s featherweight division has proven to be unmatched over the years – simply due to them having the vast majority of competitors worldwide that make it up. Harrison, a lightweight throughout her career with the exception of one bout, will likely be on her way back down to 145-pounds if she so chooses not to stick with the PFL as her fighting home.
Jorge Masvidal responds to Conor McGregor blasting him: 'Too much man for you little guy'
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has responded to Conor McGregor’s recent comments. Over the past couple of years, McGregor and Masvidal have taken shots at one another. After “Gamebred” was forced out of his UFC 269 with an injury, the Irishman took to social media to blast the BMF champion and said he should be stripped of the belt.
Conor McGregor rips Jorge Masvidal for pulling out of UFC 269: 'Strip that belt from him that he never even won'
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2021
Conor McGregor has slammed Jorge Masvidal for pulling out of his fight with Leon Edwards. On Wednesday, it was revealed Masvidal was forced out of UFC 269 fight due to an injury. The news was disappointing as it was a fight many fans wanted to see but it will no longer happen and now McGregor blasted him for it. He also believes the UFC should strip him of the BMF title he won back at UFC 244.
Jon Jones reveals his new gym after being kicked out of JacksonWink, calls it his 'new home base'
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2021
Jon Jones is now training at Greg Jackson’s affiliate gym as he has found a new gym. After Jones was arrested and charged with domestic violence after the 2021 UFC Hall of Fame ceremony, Mike Winkeljohn announced he was kicking “Bones” out of the gym. He said the former UFC light heavyweight was able to return barring him making significant changes to his life.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slams Justin Gaethje over title shot claims: 'You had an opportunity to become champion but you fell asleep'
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov slammed Justin Gaethje over his comments that he deserves the next lightweight title shot. In the lead-up to UFC 268, both Gaethje and Michael Chandler were vocal in saying this fight was a number one contender bout. They both certainly had a point as Gaethje was ranked two and Chandler was five. In the end, it was “The Highlight” who earned a clear-cut decision in one of the best fights of the year.
Usman Nurmagomedov detained in Moscow following alleged hit and run on a police officer
Christopher Taylor - November 11, 2021
Bellator standout Usman Nurmagomedov, the cousin of UFC icon Khabib, was detained in Moscow following a hit and run on a police officer. The incident allegedly occurred earlier today while Usman and a friend were traveling by car to an airport near Kaspiysk in Dagestan.
Stephen Thompson vs. Belal Muhammad set for upcoming UFC Fight Night card
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
A matchup between two of the best UFC welterweights pitting Stephen Thompson vs. Belal Muhammad is set for an upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Thompson vs. Muhammad is set to take place at the upcoming UFC Fight Night card set for December 18 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The news of the fight was first reported by MMAjunkie.com. The card is headlined by heavyweights Chris Dauakus and Derrick Lewis, and this fight between Thompson vs. Muhammad will likely be part of the evening’s main card. There are several more notable matchups on this card such as Raphael Assuncao vs. Ricky Simon at 135 and Diego Ferreira vs. Mateusz Gamrot at 155.
Nick Diaz offers to step up on short notice against Leon Edwards
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
UFC legend Nick Diaz is offering to step up on short notice against Leon Edwards after Jorge Masvidal pulled out of their upcoming fight. Edwards was scheduled to fight against Masvidal at UFC 269, which is set to take place on December 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, Masvidal was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury, and now Edwards doesn’t have an opponent to fight. We have seen a number of fellow welterweight contenders such as Khamzat Chimaev, Belal Muhammad, and Gilbert Burns throw their names into the hat to get the fight with Edwards, but so far, the UFC has not booked him against a new opponent. It’s potentially because a new name has entered the mix, as the elder Diaz wants to fight Edwards next.
Dustin Jacoby 'happy' with win over John Allan at UFC 268 wants any ranked opponent next
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2021
Dustin Jacoby was always going to be in attendance at UFC 268 he just didn’t think he would be inside the Octagon fighting. Jacoby was set to corner his teammate and training partner in Jordan Williams ahead of his fight against Ian Garry. With the work done, Jacoby and a few friends went away for the weekend to start a hunting trip.
Pro fighters make their picks for Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2021
In the main event of UFC Vegas 42, a battle of top-three featherweights headline the card as Max Holloway takes on Yair Rodriguez. Heading into the fight, Holloway is a -760 favorite while the Mexican is a +525 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. To no surprise, the pros are unanimous in thinking Holloway gets it done and likely does so by stoppage.
Jose Aldo criticizes Paulo Costa over recent weight miss: "It's a lack of respect"
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
Former UFC featherweight champion and current bantamweight contender Jose Aldo criticized Paulo Costa over his recent weight miss. Costa was supposed to fight Marvin Vettori last month in a middleweight bout that headlined UFC Vegas 41, but Costa showed up to fight week heavy. The fight was later turned into a light heavyweight contest, while Vettori won by decision. Although it was an awesome fight, the fact that Costa missed weight put a bit of a damper on his performance. Speaking to MMAFighting.com’s Guilherme Cruz in a recent interview, Aldo panned his fellow Brazilian for showing up to fight Vettori heavy and off weight.
Hector Lombard and Lorenzo Hunt get into shouting match at BKFC 22 presser (Video)
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
Former UFC fighter Hector Lombard, who is now a bare-knuckle boxer, and Lorenzo Hunt got into a shouting match at the BKFC 22 presser. Hunt and Lombard are set to square off for Lombard’s BKFC cruiserweight belt this weekend when they meet Friday in the main event of BKFC 22 in Miami, Florida. Ahead of their grudge match, the press conference took place on Wednesday, and things got heated between the two rivals. At one point during the press conference, Hunt interrupted Lombard while he was answering questions from reporters, and then a shouting match ensued between the two rivals. That led to Hunt storming up to the table that Lombard was sitting at, flipping it over, and stealing his BKFC championship belt. You can then see Hunt taking the belt and slamming it on the ground before security moved him away.
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared his prediction for Saturday’s main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez. Volkanovski has spent 50 minutes total in the Octagon with Holloway, defeating him two times via decision, so he has a very good feel of how Holloway fights. As for Rodriguez, the champ hasn’t fought him yet, but with Rodriguez being one of the top fighters in the division, Volkanovski is very well aware of who he is, too. So when Volkanovski shared his prediction for this fight, you have to listen and respect his opinion as the 145lbs champ.
Diego Sanchez on Dana White’s claim that he paid a UFC prelim fighter $750k: “Lies”
Adam D Martin - November 11, 2021
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez commented on Dana White’s claim that he paid a UFC prelim fighter $750k, calling them “lies.” Sanchez reacted after White said in a recent interview that there is a preliminary fighter in the UFC who is making $750,000 a fight. Fans immediately began speculating who that fighter could be, and ultimately it appears to be Michael Chandler according to several reports. Although Chandler technically wasn’t on the prelims of UFC 268, he was on the undercard, which White was likely referring to when he made this comment. Either way, White’s claims that a preliminary card fighter is banking $750,000 have been scrutinized.
Valerie Loureda reflects on first loss: 'She's not better than me'
Drake Riggs - November 10, 2021
Valerie Loureda looks to rebound off her first career defeat this Friday at Bellator 271 in Hollywood, Florida. Previously 3-0 to kick off her MMA career as part of the Bellator flyweight roster, Loureda ran into Hannah Guy this Summer at Bellator 259 in May. As a result, Guy bested “The Master” via split decision.
Justin Gaethje critiques Mike Beltran's refereeing at UFC 268: 'That’s $1 million, if I lose'
Drake Riggs - November 10, 2021
Justin Gaethje walked away from his war with Michael Chandler at UFC 268 with his hand raised. It wasn’t quite smooth sailing for “The Highlight”, however – not only in the form of fist meeting face but regarding officiating as well. A miscommunication in the second round following an eye poke to Gaethje led to referee Mike Beltran having a quick exchange with the former interim lightweight champ as Beltran believed it was a punch.
Carla Esparza responds after Dana White suggests the UFC has another "option" at strawweight
Christopher Taylor - November 10, 2021
Carla Esparza has responded after Dana White suggested that the UFC has another “option” for Rose Namajunas at strawweight. After Namajunas (11-4 MMA) defeated Zhang Weili (21-3 MMA) for a second time in the co-headliner of last Saturday’s UFC 268 event, many assumed that former champ Carla Esparza would be next to challenge ‘Thug Rose’.