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John McCarthy says Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal should not have been stopped by doctor
Adam Martin - November 7, 2019
Veteran MMA referee and Bellator color commentator John McCarthy believes the UFC 244 main event between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal was stopped too soon by the doctor. Speaking on the ‘Weighing In’ podcast, McCarthy was asked by host Josh Thomson what he thought about the controversial doctor stoppage at UFC 244. This is what McCarthy had to say.
MMA community reacts to Nate Diaz potential retirement
Natasha Hooper - November 7, 2019
Nate Diaz has said goodbye to the fight game and is no longer interested in a rematch with his UFC 244 foe Jorge Masvidal. Diaz returned to the Octagon from a three-year hiatus to fight Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. He won this fight via unanimous decision. Last weekend, Diaz went on to face Jorge Masvidal for the “BMF” belt in one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the year. In this fight, which headlined UFC 244, both fighters showed incredible heart and toughness, but Masvidal gave a stronger performance. The fight was stopped by the doctor at the end of the third round due to a cut above Diaz’s eye, leaving “Gamebred” to claim BMF gold.
UFC Moscow | Pro fighters make their picks for Greg Hardy vs. Alexander Volkov
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019
In the co-main event of UFC Moscow, Greg Hardy is getting the big step up in competition many fans have been calling for. He is set to take on top-10 heavyweight, Alexander Volkov on short notice. Heading into this fight, Hardy is a +215 underdog while the Russian is a -275 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The majority are happy that Hardy is taking a step up in competition but, they believe Volkov will get his hand raised.
Tyson Fury responds to Francis Ngannou's challenge
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Last night, Francis Ngannou announced that boxing legend Mike Tyson had agreed to train him for a potential boxing showdown with Tyson Fury. Spoke with Mike Tyson and he agreed to train me for when I fight @Tyson_Fury in the Ring. Don’t be scared Fury. You called me out and now you'll have to live with it. #WakandaForever #UNCROWNEDKING
Greg Hardy calls for fight with Tyson Fury
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has recently expressed interest in a potential move to MMA, and he’s already getting called out by notable MMA heavyweights. The latest fighter to call him out is former NFL player Greg Hardy. Hardy called Fury out shortly after the boxer was targeted by a top heavyweight in Francis Ngannou.
PHOTO | Police seek person of interest regarding Walt Harris’ missing daughter
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2019
The Auburn, Alabama police department has asked for help in identifying a person of interest in the case of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris’ missing stepdaughter. Aniah Blanchard has been missing since October 24 and was last seen at a gas station on October 23. Over the course of the last week or so many figures from within the mixed martial arts community have come out in support of Harris and his family, even offering to contribute towards the financial reward that has been put in place for the case.
Breaking! Nate Diaz says goodbye to the fight game
Chris Taylor - November 7, 2019
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz is once again walking away from the fight game. The Stockton Native made the shocking announcement moments ago. Diaz fell short in his bid to claim the promotions new BMF Title at last weekend’s UFC 244 event, suffering a third round TKO loss (cut) to Jorge Masvidal.
Diego Sanchez issues scathing attack on Darren Till over pre-fight nerves
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2019
UFC veteran Diego Sanchez has taken a shot at middleweight contender Darren Till over his recent comments regarding pre-fight nerves. Till is still riding the high of his split decision triumph over Kelvin Gastelum this past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 244. However, while the win itself was impressive, the real headline in the wake of the result was “The Gorilla” coming out and saying that he was terrified to get into the Octagon again and even contemplated faking an injury.
Francis Ngannou says Mike Tyson has agreed to train him for Tyson Fury boxing match
Adam Martin - November 6, 2019
UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou said that boxing legend Mike Tyson has agreed to train him for a superfight boxing match against Tyson Fury. Ngannou took to his social media today to say that he has talked to “Iron Mike” and that Tyson has agreed to prepare him for a boxing bout against Fury. If we are to believe “The Predator,” he will at some point step into the boxing ring and challenge Fury, widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
Israel Adesanya is suspicious of Paulo Costa's injury
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2019
Israel Adesanya isn’t sure if Paulo Costa is really injured. The two were set to fight in early 2020, yet a bicep injury has Costa sidelined for eight months. However, Adesanya believes it may not be an injury after all. Instead, he thinks it very well may be a USADA issue.
Firas Zahabi believes Conor McGregor would have a 'tremendously difficult time' with Jorge Masvidal
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor have both been open to fighting each other in the future. Yet, TriStar head coach, Firas Zahabi believes that it is a very dangerous fight for the Irishman and a fight he would likely lose. Why he thinks Masvidal would beat McGregor is simple. He believes Masvidal’s size would be the difference and the former two-weight champion would need to connect early. If he doesn’t, the coach believes it would be a long night for McGregor.
UFC exec: Greg Hardy will not be allowed to use inhaler in Moscow
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2019
The UFC’s return to Moscow will be headlined by a heavyweight fight between Alexander Volkov and short-notice replacement opponent Greg Hardy. Hardy last fought fought in mid-October, when he took on Ben Sosoli. While this fight was initially ruled a unanimous decision win for Hardy, it was promptly overturned when it came to light that he’d used an inhaler between rounds.
Edmen Shahbazyan credits manager Ronda Rousey for quick UFC rise
Adam Martin - November 6, 2019
UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan has quickly risen up the 185lbs rankings, and he partly credits his quick rise to his manager Ronda Rousey. The 21-year-old Shahbazyan is managed by the UFC Hall of Famer Rousey, the long-time women’s bantamweight champion. The California natie admits that her influence on his career is a big part of why he’s so quickly morphed into a top-10 UFC middleweight.
Coach: 'We'd see the same thing' in Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz rematch
Mike Heck - November 6, 2019
Jorge Masvidal was masterful in the main event of UFC 244 against Nate Diaz and the BMF champion’s head coach Mike Brown believes that a rematch wouldn’t go much differently. “Gamebred” defeated the gritty and tough Diaz via third-round TKO due to the cage side doctor stopping the fight after a huge cut was opened above the right eye of Diaz. Many were disappointed in the ending of the highly anticipated welterweight showdown at MSG, but Masvidal was clearly ahead on the judges’ scorecards and certainly didn’t seem to be slowing down.
Gregor Gillespie speaks out after KO loss to Kevin Lee
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2019
Lightweight contender Gregor Gillespie experienced the first loss of his professional MMA career at UFC 244, succumbing to a first-round head-kick courtesy of Kevin Lee. Speaking to MMA Fighting, Gillespie opened up on this first pro setback. Apparently, he’s in good spirits in spite of it.
Tito Ortiz reacts to Donald Trump attending UFC 244
Mike Heck - November 6, 2019
President Donald Trump attended a UFC event this past weekend — UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden — which seemingly gives the sport of mixed martial arts some added street cred in the world of sports, regardless of your political leanings. Many around the MMA community have reacted to the President’s appearance at MSG. Tito Ortiz, who headlined the first UFC event under the Zuffa banner at UFC 30 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ, knocking out the late Evan Tanner in the main event back in 2001, was one of the latest to chime in.
Corey Anderson clarifies release comments, willing to wait for Jones vs. Reyes winner
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2019
UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has clarified his recent remarks about wanting to be released from the UFC, and has also confirmed his plans for the immediate future. Anderson was able to derail the Johnny Walker hype train at UFC 244 in phenomenal fashion, finishing the eccentric Brazilian via TKO in the first round. The Ultimate Fighter winner’s antics after the fight received quite a lot of attention, as did some of his comments regarding his desire to receive a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title shot.
Dana White confirms discussions are underway for Alexander Gustafsson comeback
Natasha Hooper - November 6, 2019
Dana White says that Alexander Gustafsson plans on coming out of retirement to fight again. The Swedish fighter last fought in June when he was defeated by Anthony Smith via fourth-round submission. Prior to that, “The Mauler” was TKO’d by light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in the third round.