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Corey Anderson explains why he turned down Luke Rockhold matchup
James Lynch - March 19, 2019
Corey Anderson is still without an opponent “Overtime” appeared to have a fight in the works with Alexander Gustafsson, only to see Anthony Smith earn that matchup instead. Then, the #7 ranked light heavyweight was offered former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 238 in June — yet he decided to decline.
VIDEO | Conor McGregor criticizes UFC commentator Joe Rogan
Mike Pendleton - March 19, 2019
Joe Rogan has one of the biggest platforms in the podcast industry for both fight fans and non-fight fans, but former UFC champion Conor McGregor doesn’t seem to be a huge fan of his fight commentary. During a Q&A session in Chicago, which was attended and filmed by BJPenn.com’s Mike Pendleton, McGregor was asked about potentially being a guest on Rogan’s podcast and said he’d be willing to do it but then went on to add that he wishes Rogan would call a fight the right way.
Former UFC champ Tim Sylvia on Dana White: 'I would slap his teeth down his throat'
Tom Taylor - March 19, 2019
UFC President Dana White is as polarizing as any fighter he employs. Some fans love him, others loathe him. You can file former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia into that latter category. From the sounds of it, he can’t stand the UFC boss.
UFC President Dana White updates on Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight
Tom Taylor - March 19, 2019
During a recent interview with Megan Olivi, UFC President Dana White updated on the fighting future of Daniel Cormier, who initially planned to retire this month. White feels that Daniel Cormier didn’t want to retire nearly as much as the people around him wanted him to.
EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington on Ben Askren's win over Robbie Lawler: 'It seemed like the fix was in'
Cole Shelton - March 19, 2019
At UFC 235, Ben Askren made his highly-anticipated debut, when he took on Robbie Lawler. Askren, who is undefeated, was looking to show he is the best in the world. However, early on, ‘Funky’ was in a lot of trouble when Lawler slammed him on his head.
Conor McGregor says he'd accept co-main event slot if UFC gave him share in company
Mike Pendleton - March 18, 2019
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor celebrated St. Patrick’s Day weekend by going on a promotional tour in the United States for his Proper 12 whiskey and while doing so, he took some time to update his fighting career. During his promotional stop in Chicago, McGregor spoke with fans for 30 minutes to discuss a wide variety of topics from rematches to fight negotiations and more.
VIDEO | Valentina Shevchenko responds to Jessica Eye's critique, 'she doesn't know what she's talking about'
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
Valentina Shevchenko can only laugh at Jessica Eye claiming she lacks the ability to "adjust" inside the Octagon Watch full episode of #TheMMAHour: https://t.co/mK7YcwExNr pic.twitter.com/8U9hjLsPVG
Rose Namajunas vs Jessica Andrade officially made UFC 237 main event
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
Upon the initial announcement of the next strawweight title fight which takes place at UFC 237, it was originally to be the co-main event. That is no longer the case. MMA Fighting has confirmed that the title bout between champion, Rose Namajunas and the challenger, Jessica Andrade is now set to headline the UFC’s return to Brazil on May 11.
Michael Bisping issues statement on UFC Hall of Fame induction
Thomas Taylor - March 18, 2019
On Saturday night, during the main card of the action-packed UFC London card, it was announced that former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
EXCLUSIVE | Randa Markos: Finding comfortability in experience
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
It takes four years to graduate from high school. It takes the same amount of time to acquire a bachelor’s degree. From any starting point to its end, lessons can be learned and experience will be gained along the way. However, the growing process never entirely stops. Whether it pertains to physical capabilities or the mental. Perhaps both together as a pair as they more often than not go hand in hand.
UFC extends contract with ESPN, pay-per-views now exclusive to ESPN+
Drake Riggs - March 18, 2019
After a fast a furious start to their partnership that kicked off with UFC Brooklyn in late January, ESPN is going all in with the UFC. UFC 236 will go down on April 13 and it will be the beginning of a new format for the UFC pay-per-view distribution model as Monday the company announced that pay-per-view events will now be exclusive to the ESPN+ subscription service in the US.
Discipline is the key to victory according to Danny Kingad
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 18, 2019
The Philippines’ Danny Kingad may not be where he’s at in his life today if it wasn’t for the discipline he learned through martial arts. He was only eight years old when his father passed away. And like most troubled youth, Kingad ended up with the wrong crowd and picked up bad vices at a young age. Fortunately for him, he met Team Lakay Coach Mark Sangiao who pushed him towards the life of a martial artist.