UFC News
Frankie Edgar responds to callout from Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2019
Last week, former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor partook in his first interview in quite awhile. In this interview, the Irish star named multiple potential opponents for his anticipated return to the cage. One of those opponents was former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, who recently announced his intention to move to bantamweight. “Who else is top of the list? Frankie Edgar is also up there on the list because he has similarities to Khabib,” McGregor said of Edgar. “He runs on the back foot and shoots on the single leg. I want these sort of similar bouts. And also, Frankie has been very respectful. He’s always respectful. He said, ‘I want to tell my his grandkids I fought Conor McGregor’, one day.
Chael Sonnen puts the UFC flyweight division on blast
Thomas Taylor - August 25, 2019
Chael Sonnen is not impressed by the fighters in the UFC flyweight division. Sonnen says that, after nearly finding itself on the chopping block, the UFC flyweight division was saved by its reigning champion Henry Cejudo, who helped renew interest in it. Unfortunately, Sonnen believes that the other fighters in the division have learned nothing from this experience.
Dustin Poirier 'not worried' about Khabib Nurmagomedov's takedowns
Thomas Taylor - August 25, 2019
Undisputed UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most impressive grapplers in MMA history, but Dustin Poirier isn’t sweating the Russian’s takedowns. Ahead of his UFC 242 lightweight title unification bout with Nurmagomedov, the interim champion Poirier is more concerned with his own game than his foe’s. He says his priority is to do damage, win rounds, and with a little luck, go down in history as the first man to defeat Nurmagomedov in MMA.
Aljamain Sterling puts the UFC bantamweight division on blast
Adam D Martin - August 25, 2019
UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling put the rest of the promotion’s top 135lbers on blast in a social media post on Sunday. “The Funkmaster” called out nearly everyone in the top 10 in a humorous Instagram post. Check out what Aljo said below.
Justin Gaethje reveals that Donald Cerrone has previously knocked him out in sparring
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Fan favorite Justin Gaethje will return to the Octagon next month in Vancouver, for a fight with MMA legend Donald Cerrone. The highly anticipated lightweight scrap will headline the September 14 event in Canada, and could produce the lightweight divisions next title challenger.
Bill Goldberg and Jorge Masvidal have an interesting exchange on Twitter
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Wrestling Icon Bill Goldberg and surging UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal had an interesting exchange on social media this weekend. No, the wrestling legend did not give ‘Gamebred’ the famous words of “You’re next!”, but he did have some fun with the UFC standout.
Report | Colby Covington vs. Kamaru Usman set for November 2
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to make his first title defense on November 2 in New York, when he takes on Colby Covington. The announcement comes from Brazilian news outlet Combate, who reported this afternoon that Kamaru Usman will square off with Colby Covington at UFC 244 on November 2 at Madison Square Garden.
Mike Perry calls for a fight with "spoiled" Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry is willing to fight former promotional ‘champ champ’ Conor McGregor even with his busted up nose. ‘Platinum’ suffered one of the nastiest broken noses in mixed martial arts history during his most recent fight against Vicente Luque at UFC Uruguay.
Daniel Cormier issues emotional statement after losing his father to cancer
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Former UFC ‘champ champ’ Daniel Cormier took to social media earlier today where he announced the tragic loss of his father. ‘DC’, who lost his UFC heavyweight title to Stipe Miocic at last weekend’s UFC 241 event, issued the following statement on Instagram in regards to his fathers passing.
Report | Max Holloway will return to the Octagon at UFC 245
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will reportedly be making another walk to the Octagon before the end of the 2019 calendar year. Gadiel Notelovitz was first to report the news, suggesting that a featherweight title fight between Max Holloway and Alex Volkanovski was being discussed for December’s UFC 245 event.
The Korean Zombie responds to Brian Ortega: "You lie too much"
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2019
Earlier this summer BJPENN.com reported that a key featherweight bout between The Korean Zombie and Brian Ortega was in the works for UFC Mexico. However, after the UFC announced that Jeremy Stephens vs. Yair Rodriguez would be headlining the September 21 fight card, it appeared that the promotion may have different plans for Jung and Ortega.
VIDEO | UFC lightweight Jared Gordon takes down bat-wielding stranger
Thomas Taylor - August 24, 2019
UFC lightweight Jared Gordon was having a nice night with his family in Chicago — until he was accosted by a stranger wielding a baseball bat. It all started with an “I ❤️ Crack Whores” bumper sticker.
Robert Whittaker says Yoel Romero didn't follow game plan against Paulo Costa
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 23, 2019
Robert Whittaker is of the belief that Yoel Romero was flustered when he couldn’t put Paulo Costa away. On the main card of UFC 241, Romero and Costa engaged in a middleweight tilt. The bout went the distance and delivered hard-hitting action with both men delivering a barrage of power shots. In the end, it was Costa who walked out of the Honda Center with the unanimous decision win.
Chael Sonnen says Daniel Cormier doesn't owe anyone an apology
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 23, 2019
Chael Sonnen caught wind of Daniel Cormier’s statement following UFC 241. Cormier took on Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight title rematch. “DC” looked good in the early going, taking Miocic down and showing some solid top control. Miocic turned the tide in the standup, however. The Cleveland native was able to rip Cormier’s body and then nailed him upstairs for the fourth-round TKO victory.
Colby Covington discusses crowd drama at UFC 241
Tom Taylor - August 23, 2019
Colby Covington was one of the stars in attendance for last weekend’s UFC 241 card in Anaheim, California, and apparently, his presence at the event caused a bit of a stir. In fact, several of the other fighters in attendance allegedly tried to start fights with the trash-talking welterweight star, according to UFC President Dana White.
Eddie Hearn: Dana White won't be able to 'control the fighters' in boxing
Tom Taylor - August 23, 2019
Dana White will soon launch Zuffa Boxing, a promotion that he hopes will revolutionize The Sweet Science. As Zuffa Boxing draws nearer and nearer to fruition, White has said that he hopes to apply the same practices that have made the UFC so successful to this new boxing venture. “It’s the sport and the politics in the sport and it has always been that way and if somebody doesn’t change it, it’s always gonna be that way,” White told Helen Yee recently.
Austin Vanderford gives update on wife Paige VanZant
Cole Shelton - August 23, 2019
Paige VanZant has not fought since January of this year, when she submitted Rachael Ostovich. Since then, she has been sidelined due to yet another broken arm. For her husband Austin Vanderford, it has been hard to see her be on the shelf once again. “The hardest part of our relationship has been her arm. It is hard to relate it to anything else. Really, it just takes away from what she wants to do,” Vanderford told BJEPNN.com. “She has her foot in a lot of things and is very smart and has built her brand to go further than fighting. But, her fighting is the most important thing. If anything has proven that is this injury. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t get to see that. She is a fighter first and foremost.”
Greg Hardy ready to 'crush' ranked opponent to prove he is 'something the world has never seen'
Natasha Hooper - August 23, 2019
Former NFL star and MMA prospect Greg Hardy is confident he is the next big thing for the UFC, and that he will “crush” any opponents that stand in his way. The controversial fighter (5-1) made his UFC debut this year at UFC Brooklyn. It didn’t go the way he anticipated as he lost via disqualification. However, he has successfully rebounded with two first-round KO wins and recently told MMA Junkie that he is on track to become the next UFC champion.