MMA News
Jon Jones finally reveals why he was hiding underneath the cage at JacksonWink
Chris Taylor - October 8, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones has finally revealed why he was hiding underneath the cage at JacksonWink all those years ago. Back in 2016 it was reported that ‘Bones‘ had hidden underneath the Octagon at his training center of JacksonWink to avoid getting a drug test from USADA officials who randomly showed up at the gym.
Jon Jones shares his take on how Israel Adesanya would be remembered if 'Stylebender' were to die tonight
Christopher Taylor - October 8, 2020
The ongoing beef between UFC Stars Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) and Israel Adesanya (20-0 MMA) reached new levels tonight on social media. The former UFC light heavyweight kingpin in Jones had taken to Twitter earlier this afternoon where he labelled ‘Stylebender’ as a “small dog barking behind a fence“.
Ben Rothwell says he was "ripped to shreds" for his support of Black Lives Matter
Christopher Taylor - October 8, 2020
UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell (38-12 MMA) claims he was “ripped to shreds” for throwing support behind the Black Lives Matter movement. Rothwell, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where Jacob Blake was shot by police officers back in August, had previously shared the following comments on his personal Instagram page.
Israel Adesanya fires back at Jon Jones with dick pill and cocaine accusations
Christopher Taylor - October 8, 2020
The war of words between UFC stars Israel Adesanya (20-0 MMA) and Jon Jones (26-1 MMA) continued this evening on social media. ‘Bones’ and ‘Stylebender’ have had beef for a while now, but things have really started to heat up following Adesanya’s impressive TKO victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 253.
Cheick Kongo will earn Ryan Bader rematch with impressive win over Tim Johnson, confirms Scott Coker
Adam Martin - October 8, 2020
Bellator president Scott Coker says that Cheick Kongo will get a rematch against Ryan Bader with an impressive win over Tim Johnson. Kongo and Bader first met last September at Bellator 226, but the fight ended in controversial fashion when Kongo was unable to continue due to eye pokes. The bout was ruled a No Contest and Bader kept his belt, moving back down to 205lbs in an unsuccessful attempt to defend his light heavyweight title against Vadim Nemkov. As for Kongo, he has not fought since the Bader fight but returns to the Bellator cage this weekend when he takes on Johnson in a rematch in the main event of Bellator Paris.
Tony Ferguson slams "sell out" Dustin Poirier for taking a fight with "international terrorist" Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2020
Tony Ferguson is not happy that Dustin Poirier will be fighting Conor McGregor. For weeks, Ferguson and Poirier were linked fighting one another at UFC 254. Yet, the UFC and Poirier could not come to terms on pay. Poirier and Ferguson were then working with one another to get each other paid properly to set up a fight. Yet, on Thursday, Conor McGregor and Poirier agreed to fight one another which “El Cucuy” didn’t like.
Ali Abdelaziz offers Islam Makhachev fight to Tony Ferguson at UFC 254
Andrew Whitelaw - October 8, 2020
Ali Abdelaziz has made an offer to Tony Ferguson. The Dominance MMA CEO tweeted to El Cucuy, asking him if he wanted to step in to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 254. His client is currently without an opponent, after news dropped that Rafael Dos Anjos was forced to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19.
Islam Makhachev calls for Michael Chandler to step in and replace Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 254
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2020
Islam Makhachev is looking to remain on UFC 254 and is hoping Michael Chandler will step up. Makhachev was originally supposed to fight Rafael dos Anjos, yet the Brazilian announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of the fight. So, for Makhachev, he hopes Chandler, who is serving as the backup for UFC 254’s title fight will step up.
Dustin Poirier reacts to the news Conor McGregor has agreed to fight him later this year
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2020
It appears Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will fight for a second time later this year. Over the last couple of weeks, McGregor and Poirier talked about an exhibition sparring match to raise funds for charity. Yet, UFC president, Dana White said he would offer them to make that fight happen and on social media, McGregor has revealed he has accepted the fight and called for it to happen at UFC 255 or 256.
Already on a new contract, Youssef Zalal looking to go 4-0 in 2020
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2020
Youssef Zalal might be in the conversation to be the UFC’s newcomer of the year. Zalal made his Octagon debut at UFC 247 in February and scored a decision win over Austin Lingo. Youssef then followed that up with a win over Jordan Griffin in June and a win over Peter Barrett in August. For many fighters, getting three fights in a year would be plenty. Yet, for the 23-year-old in Zalal on Saturday he will look to make it four.
Chael Sonnen suggests Diego Sanchez vs. Donald Cerrone retirement fight
Adam Martin - October 8, 2020
MMA pundit Chael Sonnen has suggested a retirement fight between legends Diego Sanchez and Donald Cerrone, where both fighters retire after. Sonnen took to Twitter this week to offer the suggestion about the final fight of both Sanchez and Cerrone’s MMA careers. Take a look at what Sonnen wrote below.
The painter and the fighter: the duality of Simon Biyong
Alfredo Zullino - October 8, 2020
Who is Simon Biyong? A basketball player for an Italian team? A Bellator fighter? Or maybe he is a talented painter? What is sure, is that he hasn’t always been a mixed martial artist. Born in 1991 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the Italian-based fighter recalls his early days as a sportsman.
Pro fighters make their picks for Marlon Moraes vs Cory Sandhagen
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2020
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 5, a key bantamweight bout headlines the card as Marlon Moraes battles Cory Sandhagen. Heading into the fight, Moraes is a +110 underdog while the American is a -140 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe Sandhagen’s footwork and reach will be the difference as he will get his hand raised.
Conor McGregor claims he accepted Dustin Poirier fight but "it must happen in 2020"
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2020
Conor McGregor claims he has accepted a fight with fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier, but he insists the matchup must happen this year. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning by first-round knockout. Since then, both men have achieved massive success in the lightweight division, and in the last few weeks, have both expressed interest in a second fight. The pair even briefly floated the notion of a charity exhibition match in McGregor’s hometown of Dublin.
Angela Lee expects to return "a completely different animal" after birth of first child
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2020
In the animal kingdom, there are few creatures more dangerous than a protective mother. If ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee is any indication, that rule also applies in mixed martial arts. Lee, who has held the ONE atomweight belt in a vice grip since 2016, is expecting her first child in April. While her pregnancy will keep her out of competition for some time, she plans to return better than ever once her baby has arrived.
Corey Anderson reacts to Bellator debut opposite Melvin Mahoef
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2020
Corey Anderson is set for his Bellator debut. The former UFC light heavyweight standout will collide with Melvin Manhoef on November 5. Manhoef is a decorated kickboxing specialist and experienced mixed martial artist, but has had his best success competing in the 185-pound middleweight division, so his welcoming Anderson to the Bellator light heavyweight division came as a surprise to some fans. Anderson himself, however, seems fired up about the challenge.
PFL announces multiple new signings, including several UFC veterans
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2020
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), has announced a host of exciting free agent signings for its 2021 season. The PFL, a fast-rising mixed martial arts promotion that features a one-of-a-kind regular season, playoffs, and championship format, announced its newest signings in a press release on Wednesday.
Dustin Poirier lists reasons why Conor McGregor fight makes sense
Tom Taylor - October 8, 2020
Top UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier believes MMA superstar Conor McGregor would be wise to fight him next. McGregor and Poirier first fought in the featherweight division in 2014, with the former winning by first-round knockout. Since then, however, the two men have both enjoyed massive success in the lightweight division, and have recently been linked to a rematch.