MMA News
Cris Cyborg on potential lightweight bout with Kayla Harrison: “She can maybe take me down but I can take her down too”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2021
Bellator champion Cris Cyborg has given her thoughts on a potential superfight with PFL star Kayla Harrison. While both women are doing their own thing in their respective promotions, this feud certainly has a “sharks circling each other” feeling to it right now. Cyborg and Harrison have proven themselves to be amongst the most dominant female stars in the sport alongside Amanda Nunes and while fighting “The Lioness” in the UFC could happen in the future, right now Harrison’s future is up in the air as she comes towards the end of her PFL deal.
Michael Chandler dubs Justin Gaethje the UFC’s “toughest” lightweight: “Ferg is craziest...Poirier most skilled”
Harry Kettle - August 26, 2021
Michael Chandler has given a quick overview of who he believes to be amongst the elite of the elite in the lightweight division. Chandler has had a fascinating start to his UFC career dating all the way back to when he played the role of alternate for the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight. Since then he’s gone on to finish Dan Hooker before almost doing the same to Charles Oliveira, only to ultimately lose via strikes early in the second round.
Miesha Tate calls Amanda Nunes the GOAT, but 'she is beatable'
Drake Riggs - August 25, 2021
Miesha Tate isn’t coming back to be anything but the very best bantamweight in the world. The former UFC champion lost her title at UFC 200 in July 2016 when attempting to defend against Amanda Nunes. “The Lioness” has since put together a legendary run that many — including Tate — find to be unparalleled.
'I'd take his head clean off his shoulders!' UFC newcomer Paddy Pimblett brash about boxing Jake Paul
Andrew Whitelaw - August 25, 2021
Paddy Pimblett is the latest in a long line of UFC fighters that have expressed an interest in fighting Jake Paul. Pimblett has yet to even have his first fight in the UFC but the Brit arrives with a cult following and has been making plenty of headlines in recent weeks. The Liverpudlian boasts a 16-3 record and was the lightweight champion in Cage Warriors.
Dustin Poirier reveals how a potential fight with Colby Covington could come to fruition
Christopher Taylor - August 25, 2021
Dustin Poirier has revealed how a grudge match with former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington could come to fruition. Covington (16-2 MMA) is currently preparing to take on reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at November’s UFC 268 event. With that said, ‘Chaos’ has still found the time to take shots at ‘The Diamond’ throughout his camp.
Jake Paul calls out Jorge Masvidal after his recent comments: "Get in the ring with me"
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2021
Jake Paul wants to box Jorge Masvidal. Ahead of Paul’s last fight against Ben Askren, he was training and hanging out with Masvidal. They appeared to be friends and at his press conference with Askren, “Gamebred” even called in.
Michael Bisping scolds Manny Pacquiao for making excuses following loss to Yordenis Ugas: "Seems these days some are man enough to fight but not man enough to accept the result"
Christopher Taylor - August 25, 2021
Michael Bisping was not impressed that Manny Pacquiao decided to make excuses instead of accepting his loss to Yordenis Ugas like a man. Pacquiao squared off with Ugas in his first boxing match in over two years this past weekend. Although ‘Pacman’ was the betting favorite heading into the fight, Ugas was able to execute a seemingly perfect gameplan to pull off the upset.
Jorge Masvidal blasts Jake Paul: "I guess this means you’ll stop hitting me up now on social media to hang out and train"
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has taken aim at Jake Paul. During a recent interview, Masvidal said he thinks Tyron Woodley would not only beat Paul but knock him out. It was interesting due to the fact Masvidal was training Paul ahead of the brash YouTuber’s fight against Ben Askren.
Stipe Miocic will meet with UFC in September believes he "deserves" immediate title shot
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2021
Stipe Miocic will be meeting with the UFC brass in September to discuss his next fight. Miocic lost his heavyweight title at UFC 260 as he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou. Since then he has made it clear his goal is to get his title back but recently he has had some dispute with the UFC about his contract and what’s next for him. Now, the former heavyweight champ revealed he is planning to meet with the UFC next month.
Dustin Poirier explains why Max Holloway is the most skilled opponent he has beat
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2021
Dustin Poirier believes Max Holloway is the most skilled opponent he has ever beat. Poirier and Holloway first met at UFC 143 which was Holloway’s UFC debut. Poirier ended up winning by first-round submission but they then rematched in 2019 at UFC 236 for the interim lightweight title. Holloway was the reigning featherweight champ and Poirier was a top contender and it was “The Diamond” who won a decision.
Chatri Sityodtong promises the "biggest card by far" in ONE Championship history this winter
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2021
ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong promised fans the “biggest card by far” in ONE Championship history this winter. ONE Championship turns 10 years old later this year, and as part of the organization’s plan to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Sityodtong is promising fans that he will deliver a massive card. Speaking to Tom Taylor of Bleacher Report, Sityodtong hinted that the December ONE card is going to be absolutely massive, though he was unable to announce any fights as of yet. Still, it’s a hint for fans that they should expect a terrific night of MMA.
Michael Bisping says "you can't hate on Jake Paul" ahead of Tyron Woodley boxing match
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping says that “you can’t hate on Jake Paul” ahead of the Tyron Woodley boxing match. Paul takes on Woodley this Sunday night in his native Cleveland, Ohio in what is expected to be one of the biggest boxing matches of the summer. For Paul, he’s already a perfect 3-0 in boxing and is looking to collect the biggest name on his resume yet when he takes on Woodley, who will be making his professional boxing debut. It should be a very intriguing fight to see how it plays out, with Paul being the favorite according to the oddsmakers.
Sam Alvey expects to finish Wellington Turman in his "last shot" to save his UFC job
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2021
Sam Alvey thought he was fighting for his UFC job for his past two fights but he’s getting one more shot at UFC Vegas 35 against Wellington Turman. Alvey is winless in his last six as he’s 0-5-1. Yet, his draw against Dan Un Jung was a fight many thought he won. After the draw, he moved down to middleweight where he was submitted by Julian Marquez. He will remain at 185lbs for this scrap against Turman.
Charles Oliveira expects UFC lightweight title defense in December, but unsure if it will come against Dustin Poirier
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2021
Charles Oliveira expects his first UFC lightweight title defense in December, but he is unsure if it will come against Dustin Poirier. Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler via second-round KO back at UFC 262 in May to win the vacant UFC lightweight title. Next in line to face “Do Bronx” appears to be the No. 1 lightweight contender in Poirier, but “The Diamond” seems to be more interested in a money fight against Nate Diaz at this time rather than stepping into the cage with Oliveira.
Dustin Poirier says he is "living rent free" in Conor McGregor's head
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier says he is “living rent free” in rival Conor McGregor’s head following their recent Twitter spat. Poirier defeated McGregor via first-round TKO at UFC 264 in July for his second straight win over his rival. While his second-round TKO win at UFC 257 earlier this year was a clean stoppage with no controversy, the trilogy fight saw McGregor break his leg, which led to the doctor stoppage. Even though Poirier is 2-1 all-time in their series and McGregor is out for the next year with his injury, it hasn’t stopped the Irishman from taking to his social media as of late to take shots at Poirier and his family. But Poirier says he doesn’t care.
Pro fighters make their picks for Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2021
In the main event of UFC Vegas 35, top-10 featherweights and two of the best strikers in the division collide as Edson Barboza takes on Giga Chikadze. Ahead of the fight, Barboza is a -115 favorite while the Georgian is the -105 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are split on this one but the slight majority lean towards Giga Chikadze getting it done and likely by stoppage.
Niko Price signs new four-fight contract with the UFC, fights Alex Oliveira in October
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2021
UFC welterweight fan favorite Niko Price signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion, and he next fights Alex Oliveira in October. Price himself took to his social media on Tuesday evening to reveal that he has re-upped with the world’s leading MMA promotion, and he already has his next fight booked. “The Hybrid” will step back into the Octagon on October 2 when he takes on “Cowboy” Oliveira in what should be an entertaining fight between two fan favorites who need to get a win.
Edson Barboza is shredded ahead of Giga Chikadze featherweight fight at UFC Vegas 35 (Photo)
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2021
UFC featherweight contender Edson Barboza appears to be absolutely shredded ahead of his fight against Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 35. Barboza, the longtime UFC lightweight contender, moved down to 145lbs last year for the first time in his UFC career. Although he lost a controversial split decision to Dan Ige in his featherweight debut, “Junior” bounced back with a decision win over Makwan Amirkhani, before knocking out Shane Burgos at UFC 262 in one of the best fights of 2021. With Barboza on a two-fight win streak and entrenched as one of the top-10 featherweights in the UFC, the promotion booked him against the red-hot Chikadze for the main event of this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 35 event, in what should be an entertaining fight between strikers.