UFC News
Anderson Silva attempts to goad Conor McGregor into a fight!
Christopher Taylor - November 1, 2018
It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is attempting to goad Conor McGregor into accepting a fight. In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva.
Former UFC fighter jailed after making ‘terroristic threats’ towards a man he believes killed his son
Christopher Taylor - November 1, 2018
Former TUF, UFC and Bellator veteran Bubba McDaniel (30-10 MMA) was arrested over the weekend and charged with making terroristic threats. According to a report from Texomas, a police affidavit stated that McDaniel heard some additional information about the recent death of his 2- year old son, and became inconsolable.
Dana White on Jon Jones: 'we wanted him to be on this New York card'
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2018
Jon Jones will be back fighting in the UFC in 2018. However, he is not returning to action on the card Dana White was hoping for. When Jones was cleared to fight again many suspected he would headline the UFC 230 card at Madison Square Garden this weekend — something that obviously didn’t come to fruition. Headlining the card instead will be Jon Jones’ arch-nemesis Daniel Cormier, who is looking to defend his heavyweight belt against Derrick Lewis.
Dana White: Jon Jones is 'the greatest talent we have ever seen' in the UFC
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2018
Jon Jones is, no question about it, one of the greatest fighters of all time. If he defeats Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232 this December 29, that will be even harder to deny. At least that’s what UFC President Dana White thinks. “That’s the question. And that is a great question. If he can come back and win the title after everything he has been through, it would be tough to deny he would be the greatest ever,” said Dana White speaking to ESPN. “We can talk about how Jon Jones could have been the greatest, and if he comes back and does this it is hard to deny.”
Derek Brunson on Israel Adesanya fight: 'Don’t be surprised if I knock him out in the first round'
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2018
At a glance, UFC 230’s Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya bout looks like a two-outcome fight. The widespread thinking seems to be that Adesanya will win the fight with his superior striking, or that Brunson will win with his world-class wrestling. Based on the middleweights’ records and skillsets, you would not be faulted for thinking this way. The fighters, however, have other ideas.
Sijara Eubanks: 'I'm going to get my belt one way or another'
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2018
For a moment, Sijara Eubanks was expected to headline this Saturday’s UFC 230 card against Valentina Shevchenko. Then, after a wave of fan backlash surrounding this main event, she was reallocated to an undercard bout with Roxanne Modafferi, while a heavyweight title fight between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis was inserted into the headlining spot. Sijara Eubanks, as you can imagine, was mad, and quickly went on a Twitter rant targeting the UFC.
Israel Adesanya predicts he might submit Derek Brunson at UFC 230
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2018
Photo by Mitch Viquez On Saturday night, the UFC will return to Madison Square Garden in New York City with UFC 230. One of the most interesting fights on the bill is a middleweight contender bout between pinpoint striker Israel Adesanya and ferocious wrestler Derek Brunson.
Ben Askren picks Darren Till for debut opponent, is willing to fight in London
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2018
Over the last few days, former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight king Ben Askren has taken numerous shots at recent UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till on social media, suggesting that he’d like to fight the Brit in his anticipated UFC debut. Speaking on a recent episode of his Rudis Wrestling podcast, Askren made it official, naming Daren Till as his choice opponent for his debut, and divulging that he’d even be willing to fight the Brit on his home turf.
PHOTOS | The MMA community celebrates Halloween
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2018
Last night, costumed kids all over North America hit the streets on an indomitable quest for candy. This morning, these sugar-addled children are testing the very limits of their parents’ and teachers’ resolve, throwing temper tantrums and coating classroom floors in chocolate bar wrappers. Of course, children aren’t the only people who celebrate Halloween. While the kids were out trolling for sweets, many adults donned costumes of their own to celebrate the occasion. That includes some of the biggest names in our fine sport.
VIDEO | Citizens help officer restrain Stephan Bonnar in DUI arrest
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/KTNVLasVegas/videos/1945705355526130/ Earlier this week, news surfaced that UFC and Bellator veteran Stephan Bonnar had been arrested for a DUI in Nevada. On Wednesday, video of the fighter’s arrest surfaced online, and it’s not pretty.
Heavy Lies The Crown: T.J. Dillashaw edition
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2018
In this week’s inaugural “Heavy Lies the Crown” feature, BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor takes a look at the dangerous challenges awaiting current UFC bantamweight king T.J. Dillashaw. Having finally rid himself of former teammate turned bitter rival Cody Garbrandt, “Killashaw” has recently turned his focus to current UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo.
Derrick Lewis strikes deal with Popeyes Chicken, will get free Popeyes for life
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2018
Derrick Lewis is gearing up for the biggest fight of his life. “The Black Beast” will be taking on Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 230 inside Madison Square Garden this Saturday. Heading into this fight, some members of the MMA bubble have suggested that Lewis didn’t deserve a title shot. Lewis himself has admitted that he might not have been the most deserving contender.
UFC returns to Anaheim in January with UFC 233
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2018
With 2018 closing out, news about the first UFC cards of 2019 is starting to leak. For example, we now know when are where the first pay-per-view of the year will occur. On Jan. 26, the UFC will be heading back to the Honda Center in Anaheim, California for UFC 233, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Dana White, Ari Emanuel featured on Variety500 list of most powerful people in entertainment industry
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2018
Ari Emanuel, Endeavor CEO and owner of the UFC, is a powerful man. So too is UFC President Dana White. As such, both have been added to the Variety500 list, which counts down the 500 post powerful businesspeople in the entertainment industry. Here’s what the Variety500 list is all about, per the site itself (h/t MMA Mania):
‘The Great’ calls out Justin Gaethje: “I’ll leave my Foot in his Ass!”
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2018
It is fair to assume that UFC President Dana White doesn’t receive a ton of calls from fighters who are begging to fight Justin Gaethje. After all, Justin Gaethje (19-2 MMA) has proven to be one the toughest and scariest fighters on the 155-pound roster, this despite having just four fights with the promotion.
Notorious crime boss Whitey Bulger, who apparently ran Dana White out of Boston, dies in prison
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2018
Infamous Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger, who allegedly ran UFC President Dana White out of town in 1995, was found dead in a federal prison on Tuesday. NBC News was first to report Bulger’s passing, he was 89.
Ben Askren roasts Dillon Danis in multi-part Twitter onslaught
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2018
Ever since news of his move to the UFC surfaced, Ben Askren has been picking fights on social media with many of his peers in the UFC welterweight division. That said, he is not limiting his Twitter warfare to his rivals in his new division. On Tuesday, the former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight kingpin unleashed a multi-part Twitter assault on Conor McGregor training partner and Bellator MMA star Dillon Danis.
Manager targeting $50-100 million payday for ‘global superstar’ Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2018
Having defended the UFC lightweight title with a fourth-round submission of Conor McGregor at UFC 229, the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov is now looking ahead to his next challenge. The primary options for that challenge would seem to be a rematch with McGregor, or fights with Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Georges St-Pierre, or even new UFC signee Ben Askren.