UFC 241 News
Anthony Pettis discusses nixed plan to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 244
Natasha Hooper - August 15, 2019
Anthony Pettis says a matchup against Conor McGregor was in the consideration before he agreed to face-off with Nate Diaz at 241. During an interview with MMA Fighting at the UFC 241 open workouts, Pettis told reporters that the UFC proposed a potential fight against the Irish former champion.
UFC 241 | Pro fighters make their picks for Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2019
Two of the sport’s greatest heavyweights will imminently run it back. In the main event of UFC 241, Daniel Cormier is looking to defend his heavyweight title for the second time when he takes on Stipe Miocic, the most dominant champ in the UFC heavyweight division’s history. It will be a rematch of their fight at UFC 226, which ‘DC’ who won by knockout. Heading into this fight, the champ as a -145 favorite while Miocic is a +115 underdog.
Cory Sandhagen plans to jump Sterling, Yan in title picture with UFC 241 win
Mike Heck - August 15, 2019
Cory Sandhagen is on the short list of fighters in the bantamweight title discussion and he believes he can get right to the top of that list Saturday night. Sandhagen will square off against perennial contender Raphael Assuncao at UFC 241. The event takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. with the 135-pound clash taking place during the ESPN prelims.
UFC 241 | Ian Heinisch believes he will 'physically and mentally' break Derek Brunson
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2019
Ian Heinisch expects a dominating performance at UFC 241 when he takes on Derek Brunson. The 31-year-old called for this fight and for a good reason. He doesn’t believe Brunson is on his level and plans on exploiting him come Saturday.
Kenny Florian thinks Paulo Costa took Yoel Romero bout too soon
Fernando Quiles - August 14, 2019
Kenny Florian believes that Paulo Costa is not ready for a middleweight the caliber of Yoel Romero. Ready or not, Costa will indeed go one-on-one with “The Soldier of God” (see pros picks here) this Saturday night (Aug. 17). The bout will take place on the main card of UFC 241. The action will be held inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
UFC 241 | Pro fighters make their picks for Anthony Pettis vs. Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2019
UFC 241 will be headlined by a heavyweight title fight between champion Daniel Cormier and former champ Stipe Miocic. Yet the fight many fans are most looking forward to is the co-main event, which will see Anthony Pettis take on Nate Diaz, who is returning to the Octagon after more than three years away. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions. Currently, Pettis is a -140 favorite, while Diaz is a +110 underdog. For the pros, the majority believe the underdog gets it done, but all agree with it will be a close and entertaining fight.
Paulo Costa makes confident prediction for Yoel Romero fight
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2019
Paulo Costa has high expectations for himself heading into his UFC 241 fight against Yoel Romero. The Brazilian has been asking for this fight for a long time and now, after three previous attempts failed, the two will finally meet.
UFC 241 | Nate Diaz shows off impressive physique ahead of Anthony Pettis fight
Christopher Taylor - August 13, 2019
Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 241 event where he will square off with Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout. The former UFC lightweight title challenger, Diaz, has not competed since suffering a controversial majority decision loss to Conor McGregor in their rematch at UFC 202 in August of 2016.
UFC 241 | Pro fighters make their picks for Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2019
The UFC has stacked the deck for UFC 241, with the heavyweight title on the line and some very intriguing bouts on the main card. In one of those bouts, former middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero will take on Brazilian knockout artist Paulo Costa, who has been asking for this fight for a long time. Heading into the scrap, Romero is a -155 favorite while Costa is a +125 underdog.
Nate Diaz explains why Anthony Pettis scrap is more appealing than title fights with Usman or Khabib
Natasha Hooper - August 13, 2019
During a recent sit-down interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Nate Diaz explained why his UFC 241 welterweight scrap with Anthony Pettis is more appealing than a fight with UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov or welterweight champ Kamaru Usman.
Nate Diaz: Now I'm fighting the 'Wheaties box dude'
Christopher Taylor - August 11, 2019
A welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis will co-headline next weekend’s UFC 241 pay-per-view event in Anaheim. Diaz has not competed since suffering a controversial majority decision loss to Conor McGregor in the headliner of UFC 202 in August of 2016.
UFC 241 | Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis Video Preview
Chris Taylor - August 11, 2019
Fan favorites Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis will collide in the co-headliner of next weekend’s UFC 241 pay-per-view event.
Dana White discusses potential Jones vs Cormier trilogy fight
Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019
Whether it’s George St Pierre vs Matt Hughes, Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson or Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard, fans love a good trilogy fight. Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones is no exception, and “DC” has been gunning for a rematch since his no-contest bout against Jones at UFC 214. UFC President Dana White is on board for the potential rematch.
Nate Diaz releases hype video for his UFC 241 return against Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Fan favorite Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon later this month at UFC 241 for a welterweight scrap with Anthony Pettis. ‘Showtime’ and ‘The Stockton Slugger’ have a history, and are now eager to finally settle their beef on August 17 in Anaheim.
Chael Sonnen would be 'beyond stunned' if Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 2 ends in first round
Fernando Quiles - July 30, 2019
Chael Sonnen isn’t expecting the upcoming rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic to end in the opening frame once again. Back in July 2018, Cormier challenged Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. At the time, Cormier was the light heavyweight champion. Cormier knocked Miocic out in the first round to become a two-division champion. On Aug. 17, the two will collide a second time in the main event of UFC 241.
Stephen Thompson breaks down Anthony Pettis vs. Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2019
At UFC 241, Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon after a near three-year hiatus when he takes on Anthony Pettis. The Stockton native last fought back in 2016, where he lost to Conor McGregor at UFC 202 via a controversial majority decision. For Pettis, he last fought back in March where he knocked out Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut. Now, ahead of the fight, “Wonderboy” broke down the Diaz vs Pettis matchup and is leaning towards his most recent opponent getting his hand raised for a number of reasons.
Nate Diaz is looking shredded ahead of UFC 241 fight with Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - June 16, 2019
Fan favorite Nate Diaz will return to the octagon at August’s UFC 241 event for a welterweight bout with former 155-pounch champion Anthony Pettis. Diaz has not stepped foot inside the octagon since August of 2016, where he suffered a controversial majoirty decision loss to Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 202.
Colby Covington trashes 'little b**ch' Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - May 27, 2019
In the co-main event of UFC 241, Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon after nearly three years away to take on Anthony Pettis. Top welterweight contender Colby Covington believes this will be a fun fight for the fans. However, he believes the two fighters are past their primes and that they wouldn’t be competitive against the sport’s top welterweights.