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John Kavanagh believes potential fight between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje 'stylistically suits Conor'
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2020
John Kavanagh believes Justin Gaethje is a good stylistic matchup for Conor McGregor. The Irishman in Conor McGregor has been open about 2020 being a season and it begins with Donald Cerrone. After that, he has mentioned possible opponents like Jorge Masvidal and Justin Gaethje who is on his “list.”
Angela Hill slams Mike Perry for using racial slur online
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2020
Angela Hill is one of many fighters who have taken offense to Mike Perry using the N-word on Twitter. In a recent beef with Michael Jai White, the two went back-and-forth on social media where Perry asked to fight White in bare knuckle. Yet, the actor had a snarky response and “Platnium” obviously didn’t like it as he issued a racial slur at the actor.
The Korean Zombie predicts quick finish in potential title fight with Alex Volkanovski
Harry Kettle - January 8, 2020
Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, has predicted a quick finish if he is to ever face Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship. The Korean Zombie is coming off the back of a memorable finish over Frankie Edgar which cemented his spot as one of the top guys in the division. Alas, while that may be the case, the presence of Zabit Magomedsharipov and Max Holloway has caused some doubt as to whether or not he will be the man to get the next shot at the belt.
UFC announces press conference featuring Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone
Adam Martin - January 8, 2020
The UFC has officially announced the press conference for UFC 246 featuring Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, which will take place on January 15 in Las Vegas. The official UFC 246 press conference will take place at 5 pm PST on Wednesday, January 15 at the Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada. The press conference is free and open to the public.
Henry Cejudo tells Kayla Harrison to 'bend the knee,' but it backfires
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo hasn’t fought since June, but he’s managed to stay in the headlines by calling out pretty much anybody with a pulse. That includes Dominick Cruz, Jose Aldo, Cody Garbrandt, Urijah Faber, Weili Zhang, Valentina Shevchenko, and most recently, PFL star Kayla Harrison. The interaction between Harrison and Cejudo, both clients of Ali Abdelaziz and Dominance MMA, began on Twitter, when Harrison compared her accomplishments to those of her fellow Olympian.
Derrick Lewis explains why he KO'd boxer in viral video
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis recently made headlines for beating the hell out of a trash-talking boxer in their gym. The incident was filmed, and immediately went viral inside the MMA bubble. See it below:
Kevin Belingon starts march towards ONE bantamweight strap anew
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 8, 2020
Filipino martial arts veteran Kevin Belingon looks back on 2019 as a year of learning. The former ONE Bantamweight World Champion met rival Bibiano Fernandes twice last year, dropping a Disqualification in March and then losing via submission in October, in what was their fourth meeting on the whole.
Ben Askren says he has interviewed with ESPN for commentary gig
Adam Martin - January 8, 2020
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren said that he recently had an interview with sports leader ESPN for an MMA commentary gig. Askren retired from mixed martial arts after suffering a technical submission loss to Demian Maia in the main event of UFC Singapore. Prior to that, he was knocked out in just five seconds by Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 after winning his Octagon debut via controversial technical submission against Robbie Lawler at UFC 235.
Gilbert Burns says Demian Maia didn't want to take fight, believes win puts career on 'another level'
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2020
Gilbert Burns got his wish as he will indeed fight Demian Maia in the co-main event of UFC Brasilia. Yet, the fight almost didn’t come to fruition. Burns, who is now 2-0 at welterweight with two short-notice wins over Alexey Kunchenko and Gunnar Nelson says mutual friends between him and Maia said the Brazilian legend didn’t want to take the fight.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon confident of victory in Jonathan Haggerty rematch
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 8, 2020
Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon acknowledges the fact that he must be always on top of his game if he wants to remain in his throne as the division’s king. Rodtang puts his world title on the line this Friday, January 10 from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand against former champion Jonathan “The General” Haggerty of the United Kingdom. The two lock horns in the main event of ONE: A New Tomorrow.
Frankie Edgar updates on bantamweight plans after Korean Zombie loss
Adam Martin - January 8, 2020
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar provided an update on a planned move to bantamweight after his recent loss to the Korean Zombie. Edgar helped the UFC save the UFC Busan card by taking the fight against the Korean Zombie on short notice, filling in for an injured Brian Ortega. However, the fight did not end up going well for Edgar as he was brutally knocked out in the first round. It was his second straight loss after losing to Max Holloway in his last fight.
VIDEO | Michael Bisping is back in the gym smashing pads with Jason Parillo
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has closed the curtain on his fighting career, but that doesn’t mean he’s done training. On Tuesday, Bisping took to Instagram to share a clip of some recent pad work he did with famed boxing coach Jason Parillo.
Thanh Le willing to work his way up ladder for ONE Championship title shot
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 8, 2020
Through his first two appearances under the ONE Championship banner, Thanh Le has done nothing but impress. The native of Louisiana, United States, will try to make it a perfect three-for-three when he takes on Ryogo Takahashi at ONE: A New Tomorrow on January 10 from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Dustin Poirier told Jorge Masvidal that he wants to 'f*ck up' Colby Covington
Harry Kettle - January 8, 2020
Jorge Masvidal has revealed that Dustin Poirier told him that he is eager to get his hands on Colby Covington — in no uncertain terms. The rise of Covington over the last few years has certainly ruffled plenty of feathers, mainly because of his actions in going after so many of his supposed teammates in the media. While this has been brushed off by some, a few members of American Top Team just can’t let the issue go. Dustin Poirier is one of them.
PHOTO | Conor McGregor flaunts welterweight physique 11 days out from 'Cowboy' fight
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is 11 days out from his welterweight showdown with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, which tops the UFC 246 card on January 18. While McGregor’s doubters are as rampant as ever, he certainly looks like he’s in fantastic shape as this challenge draws closer.
Puja Tomar Looking To Score Massive Upset Against Stamp Fairtex
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 8, 2020
Puja Tomar may not be a name you hear often, but this Friday night at ONE: A New Tomorrow, she looks to score a huge upset against one of ONE Championship’s brightest young stars. Tomar is set to take on two-sport World Champion Stamp Fairtex in a three-round atomweight contest. The bout airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on January 10.
Georges St-Pierre gives his prediction for Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2020
Conor McGregor is making his return to the Octagon against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 and Georges St-Pierre believes the fight could go a number of ways. St-Pierre, like many, believes the Irishman could very well knockout Cerrone. But, he also thinks the longer the fight goes, the more it favors “Cowboy.”
Chael Sonnen believes Donald Cerrone has more ways to win than Conor McGregor at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 7, 2020
Chael Sonnen believes people are counting out Donald Cerrone against Conor McGregor. In the main event of UFC 246, McGregor makes his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon on Jan. 18 opposite Cerrone at welterweight. Many fans think it is an easy fight for the Irishman, with some even suggesting Cowboy would take a dive.