UFC News
Rising UFC star Molly McCann will boycott England's World Cup tournament over Qatar's human rights abuses: "I’m not feeling the Qatar vibes"
Lewis Simpson - November 10, 2022
Molly McCann has revealed she has no intention of watching England in their upcoming world cup campaign in Qatar. The rising flyweight contender is days out from her toughest test to date. The Next Generation athlete collides with Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281. McCann is currently riding the best stint of her career after two back-to-back spinning elbow knockouts at UFC London.
Justin Gaethje reveals he was in a vicious bike crash just days before Charles Oliveira title fight that caused vision issues
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2022
Justin Gaethje revealed he had to overcome a serious bike crash just days before his title fight against Charles Oliveira back in May. Gaethje was looking to become the undisputed champion in his second attempt as he suffered a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov back in October of 2020. In the lead-up to the fight, Gaethje was full of trash-talking as he thought Oliveira would quit.
Michael Chandler plans to steal Alex Volkanovski’s title shot with “undeniable” performance against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281
Susan Cox - November 10, 2022
Michael Chandler plans to steal Alex Volkanovski’s title shot with an ‘undeniable’ performance against Dustin Poirier at UFC 281. Michael Chandler is speaking out ahead of this Saturday’s fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Former two division UFC champion Daniel Cormier confesses he retired from MMA to late: "I should’ve stopped in ‘18"
Lewis Simpson - November 10, 2022
UFC hall of famer Daniel Cormier confessed that he may have overdone his mixed martial arts career by two years. Cormier ended his martial arts journey with one of the most credentialed résumés in the sport’s history. During the Lafayette-born’s eighteen-year career, he became a multiple-word champion across two weight divisions and was involved in numerous blockbuster fights.
Jake Paul reveals what Anderson Silva told him during their post-fight bow of respect
Susan Cox - November 10, 2022
Jake Paul has revealed what Anderson Silva told him during their post-fight bow of respect It was Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva on October 29, 2022, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The boxing match went all eight rounds with the 47-year-old MMA champion challenging the much younger 25-year-old ‘Problem Child’.
Nate Diaz pokes fun at Saturday’s UFC 281 matchup between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler
Lewis Simpson - November 10, 2022
Nate Diaz poked fun at Saturday’s UFC 281 lightweight matchup between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. Poirier and Chandler play a large part in the exceptional UFC 281 line-up at Maddison Square Garden, New York.
UFC 281 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2022
On the main card of UFC 281, a highly-anticipated lightweight bout goes down as Dustin Poirier takes on Michael Chandler. Heading into the fight, Poirier is a -230 favorite with the former Bellator champ being a +176 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro-fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros expect Poirier to get it done – and likely by finish – in a very fan-friendly fight.
Israel Adesanya labels Sean Strickland as an opponent he’d still like to “whoop” at middleweight: “I want to destroy him, just for fun”
Susan Cox - November 10, 2022
Israel Adesanya has labelled Sean Strickland as an opponent he’d still like to ‘whoop’ at middleweight. But first, Adesanya (23-1 MMA) will be getting in the Octagon with Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA) this coming Saturday, November 12th at UFC 281 which takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The middleweight main event will decide if Adesanya remains the champion or if Pereira can put a halt to his previous 5 title defences.
Israel Adesanya says he’s surprised to see Alex Pereira as the betting underdog for their UFC 281 title fight: “I think we should bet on him this fight”
Harry Kettle - November 10, 2022
Israel Adesanya has spoken of the betting odds ahead of his UFC 281 main event against Alex Pereira this weekend. On Saturday night, Israel Adesanya will defend his UFC middleweight title against Alex Pereira.
Daniel Cormier reveals he’s changed his tune regarding Jon Jones fighting at heavyweight: “My opinion of him has changed in this regard”
Harry Kettle - November 10, 2022
Daniel Cormier has provided his updated view on Jon Jones competing at heavyweight as he prepares for a return. For so long now, fans have been waiting for Jon Jones to return. His 205-pound days ended at the start of 2020 but at heavyweight, there are limitless possibilities for him.
Strawweight champion Carla Esparza booed at UFC 281 presser in New York (Video)
Andrew Whitelaw - November 9, 2022
Carla Esparza was given a harsh reception from the New York crowd at the UFC 281 pre-fight presser. Boos rang out in the Big Apple a the 115lb champ talked about having ‘unfinished business’ heading into her co-main event clash with Zhang Weili. The American became the inaugural UFC women’s strawweight champion when she beat Rose Namajunas to win the belt in 2014. But she failed to defend it after getting knocked out by Joanna Jędrzejczyk in her first title defence.
Matt Frevola plans to drag Ottman Azaitar into deep waters to finish him at UFC 281 after 2021 fight cancellation: "I owe that dude an ass beating"
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2022
Matt Frevola couldn’t have picked a better opponent for his return to Madison Square Garden. Frevola is set to take on Ottman Azaitar who is an opponent the ‘Steamrolla’ has wanted to fight for quite some time. The two were booked to face one another at UFC 257 on Fight Island, but after Azaitar snuck a bag and people into the hotel, he was released from the promotion.
Chris Gutierrez says "the fans are going to be in for a good fight" when he faces Frankie Edgar at UFC 281: "I'm always trying to get the finish"
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2022
Chris Gutierrez is honored to be Frankie Edgar’s retirement fight at UFC 281. Edgar is making the walk to the Octagon for the final time against Gutierrez at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. It’s a big moment for Edgar but is also a big moment for Gutierrez who finally gets the chance to fight a big name he has wanted.
WATCH | Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have intense faceoff, champ says his belt "ain't f*****g going nowhere"
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2022
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira had an intense first faceoff ahead of their UFC 281 middleweight title fight. Adesanya and Pereira are set to headline UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in a very intriguing matchup. The two have a history with one another as they fought twice in kickboxing with Pereira winning the final fight by KO, which was also Adesanya’s last kickboxing match.
Frankie Edgar confirms retirement at UFC 281 is set in stone but is open to possible big boxing match: "If Manny Pacquiao wants to do an exhibition"
Josh Evanoff - November 9, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Frankie Edgar’s MMA career is coming to a close, but he’s open to other ventures. ‘The Answer’ has been out of action since his knockout loss to Marlon Vera last November. The loss was Edgar’s fourth in his last five contests, and his second straight stoppage. Following the defeat, the New Jersey native was quiet as to his future.
Dustin Poirier announces partnership with UFC to promote his Louisiana-style hot sauce: "It means a lot"
Josh Evanoff - November 9, 2022
Lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has announced a partnership with the UFC. ‘The Diamond’ has been out of action since his loss to Charles Oliveira last December. However, it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. Poirier repeatedly called for a clash with Nate Diaz, and almost stepped in last minute at UFC 279 in September. Instead, the Stockton native faced Tony Ferguson.
Alex Pereira says Israel Adesanya would deserve an immediate rematch after UFC 281, but claims "he isn't going to want it"
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2022
Alex Pereira doesn’t think Israel Adesanya would fight him again if he gets his hand raised at UFC 281. Pereira is set to challenge Adesanya for the middleweight title on Saturday in the main event of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. It’s a fascinating matchup given the fact that the two fought twice in kickboxing with Pereira winning both including the last time by KO.
Dan Hardy vs. Diego Sanchez boxing match nixed from Ricky Hatton undercard: “It kind of feels like the universe is kind of telling you something”
Susan Cox - November 9, 2022
The Dan Hardy vs Diego Sanchez boxing match has been nixed from the Ricky Hatton undercard. Yes, it was to be UFC veterans Dan Hardy vs Diego Sanchez this coming weekend in a exhibition boxing match at the AO Arena in Manchester, England.