MMA News
The Korean Zombie fires back at Alexander Volkanovski
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski and top contender Chan Sung Jung—better known as the Korean Zombie—have been going back and forth over the last few weeks, and that trend doesn’t seem like it’s over yet. The pair’s exchange began when the Korean Zombie suggested he could finish Volkanovski quickly, just like he did Renato Moicano and Frankie Edgar in 2019.
Jack Hermansson calls out Kelvin Gastelum
Adam Martin - January 15, 2020
Top-ranked UFC middleweight contender Jack Hermansson is itching for his next fight, and now he’s taken to social media to call out Kelvin Gastelum. Hermansson has been connected to a matchup against Darren Till, but UFC president Dana White recently said in an interview that Till will likely be booked against another top contender instead. That leaves Hermansson without a dance partner, and so it makes sense that he’s calling out Gastelum, who is also looking for his next opponent.
VIDEO | Duane Ludwig breaks down Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone - Part 1: Open Stance Attack
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
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Deontay Wilder eyes UFC fight, says he'd 'end a life' inside the Octagon
Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020
Deontay Wilder believes he’d “end a life” if he was to fight in the UFC. Wilder, who is seemingly at the top of the boxing world, is set for his highly-anticipated rematch against Tyson Fury in February. Yet he is still looking at crossing over to MMA down the line.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor admits he knew who the f**k Jeremy Stephens was
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Tito Ortiz: Karma will bite Conor McGregor in the a** at UFC 246
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
The MMA world is divided on the UFC 246 main event. Some think Conor McGregor will come out on top with another jaw-dropping knockout. Others, like former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, believe Donald Cerrone will pick up another impressive win. While those picking Cerrone to beat McGregor typically point to the American’s grappling and kickboxing arsenals, Ortiz’s prediction is based on a different factor: Karma.
Donald Cerrone outlines his ideal outcome for Conor McGregor fight
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
How does Donald Cerrone want his imminent scrap with Conor McGregor to go? You might guess that he’s hoping for another quick, head-kick knockout or an easy submission win. That’s not the case.
Dana White discusses next opponent for Darren Till
Adam Martin - January 15, 2020
UFC president Dana White spoke about the timetable for the return of middleweight star Darren Till and who could be the Brit’s next opponent when he returns. Till recently teased a possible return at UFC 248, which takes place on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. There’s also been talk that Till could return at UFC London, which is set for March 21.
Timofey Nastyukhin is '100% ready to fight' and build on momentum of Alvarez win
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez was widely expected to blow through the competition in ONE Championship. Timofey Nastyukhin, the man tasked with welcoming Alvarez to the ONE cage back in March of 2019, didn’t get the memo. Instead, Nastyukhin disposed of the decorated MMA champion inside one round, shocking everybody but himself.
VIDEO | Watch Conor McGregor grapple with Dillon Danis ahead of UFC 244
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has stated he isn’t planning on grappling with Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 246 this weekend. Instead, the American claims he wants to test the brick-fisted Irishman on the feet. While this comment from Cerrone sounds like good news for McGregor, who is one of the best strikers in the sport, the Irishman seems like he’ll be well-prepared in the event that the American is bluffing.
Conor McGregor believes Jorge Masvidal was fading in UFC 244 fight against Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - January 15, 2020
UFC 246 headliner Conor McGregor believes Jorge Masvidal was fading in the third round of his fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 244. The fight between Masvidal and Diaz for the BMF Championship was certainly a noteworthy occasion, and through the first three rounds it felt like it was living up to the hype in a big way. Alas, courtesy of a doctor’s stoppage due to a Diaz cut, the fight was ended, and many fans believe we were robbed of seeing what would happen in the championship rounds, which is when Diaz tends to come on much stronger.
Donald Cerrone denies injury speculation before UFC 246
Adam Martin - January 14, 2020
UFC welterweight star Donald Cerrone denied any sort of injury speculation heading into his fight this weekend at UFC 246 against Conor McGregor. Cerrone meets McGregor in the main event of UFC 246, which takes place this Saturday, January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight is scheduled for five rounds and will be contested at the welterweight limit of 170lbs.
Islam Makhachev slams Kevin Lee for taking 'easy way out' by accepting Charles Oliveira fight
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2020
Islam Makhachev believes Kevin Lee took the easy way out by not fighting him. In the main event of UFC Brasilia, Lee will battle Charles Oliveira which kind of came out of nowhere to many. Especially given the fact, Makhachev and “Motown Phenom” have been going back-and-forth for several months now about a possible fight and it only intensified after Lee knocked out Gregor Gillespie. Both sides seemed interested in the fight but for whatever reasons they could not come to terms.
Donald Cerrone plans to stand with Conor McGregor: 'I like to fight too'
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2020
Donald Cerrone is a dangerous striker, but in his UFC 246 fight with Conor McGregor, many fans believe he’ll be outmatched in that department. Cerrone begs to differ, and says he plans to battle McGregor on the feet, even though he understands that going for the takedown would be the wiser decision.
Ryan Bader to defend Bellator light heavyweight title in April
Adam Martin - January 14, 2020
Bellator champ-champ Ryan Bader will take a break from the heavyweight division as he moves back down to light heavyweight to defend his belt there in April. Bader himself announced Tuesday on his Instagram that he will be moving back down to 205lbs to defend his light heavyweight title. An opponent, date, or venue were not disclosed by Bader, but he told fans to expect news soon.
Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone props bets released for UFC 246 press conference
Adam Martin - January 14, 2020
The sportsbooks have released prop bets for the UFC 246 press conference featuring superstar Conor McGregor and fan-favorite Donald Cerrone. McGregor meets Cerrone this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in what is McGregor’s comeback fight after 14 months away from the Octagon. In the days before the fight, the online sportsbook BetOnline released a number of prop bets for the event’s press conference, which takes place on Wednesday at the Pearl Theater in Vegas.
Alexander Volkanovski prioritizing title defenses over super fights
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2020
There are a lot of dangerous fighters in the UFC featherweight top-10, and the division’s new champion Alexander Volkanovski is more than happy to fight them all. That, he says, is simply the duty of a UFC champion. “That’s how a champ should do it,” Volkanovski told BJPENN.com, adding that defeating his many featherweight rivals is the best way to cement himself as one of the best ever.
Kevin Lee vs. Charles Oliveira targeted for UFC Brasilia main event
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2020
The upcoming UFC Brasilia card now has a main event, and it’s a good one. According to a report from Brazilian publication Combate, the March 14 card will be topped by a lightweight bout between established contenders Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira. Kevin Lee will enter this contest with a massive, first-round head kick KO of the formerly undefeated Gregor Gillespie in the rear-view. Prior to this win, Lee experienced back-to-back losses at the hands of Rafael dos Anjos and Al Iaquinta. While he has experienced some setbacks recently, he recently sought a fresh start at the famed Tristar gym in Montreal, Quebec, and if his win over Gillespie is any indication, the move is paying dividends. Lee, who previously competed for the interim lightweight title, is 18-5 overall.
Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor dictating the pace of his camp could be dangerous
Fernando Quiles - January 14, 2020
Michael Bisping isn’t sure if allowing Conor McGregor to dictate the pace of his own camp is the best route. McGregor will make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon this Saturday night. He’s set to collide with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. The bout will be contested at welterweight but McGregor could receive a lightweight title opportunity with a victory.