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Dana White confirms Conor McGregor will get lightweight title shot with win at UFC 246
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UFC 246: BJPENN.COM Staff Picks
Tom Taylor - January 17, 2020
UFC 246 is just around the corner, and the card is tearing the BJPENN.COM team apart. From the Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone main event, to the Diego Ferreira vs. Anthony Pettis pay-per-view opener, we just can’t seem to agree when it comes to our predictions, and it’s getting ugly.
The fighting version of Conor McGregor has returned, and the UFC is better for it
Jordy McElroy - January 17, 2020
Over six years ago, a 24-year-old Conor McGregor’s roadmap to an MMA takeover dwelled intrinsically. The dogged chase to be the best fighter in the world was truly about the journey of self-actualization. “Not even martial arts. Life, it’s always you versus you,” McGregor told Fighters Only back in April 2013. “If you’re competing against other people, you’re going to become bitter. Eventually, you’ll become bitter. But if you’re competing against yourself, you’ll become better.”
Henry Cejudo vs Jose Aldo targeted as UFC 250 main event
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2020
Combate is reporting that the UFC is aiming to book Henry Cejudo vs Jose Aldo for the Bantamweight Championship as the main event of UFC 250. The landmark show is scheduled to take place on May 9 in Sao Paolo, and while there could always be more title fights added into the mix, UFC seems to be putting their trust in Cejudo and Aldo to deliver a stellar main event in front of the Brazilian fans.
Tyron Woodley vs. Leon Edwards made official for UFC London
Harry Kettle - January 17, 2020
ESPN is reporting that Tyron Woodley vs Leon Edwards has been made official as the main event of UFC London on March 21. The bout has been rumored to be taking place on the card for weeks now, with both men noting that they’re more than ready to step up and take on the challenge.
Robert Whittaker issues statement after pulling out of UFC 248 bout with Jared Cannonier
Harry Kettle - January 16, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has released a statement after he was forced to pullout of his slated UFC 248 bout with Jared Cannonier due to personal reasons. The bout was supposed to mark Whittaker’s first since surrendering his middleweight title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 this past October.
Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero official for UFC 248
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Israel Adesanya’s first title defense is set as he will headline UFC 248 against the man he has been calling out, Yoel Romero. According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Adesanya vs. Romero is official per UFC president, Dana White. TalkMMA (aka Dizz) on Twitter was first to report the fight was being targeted for this card.
Donald Cerrone says he'll grant Conor McGregor an immediate rematch after he wins at UFC 246
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Donald Cerrone believes UFC 246 will not be the last time he fights Conor McGregor. “Cowboy” has been wanting this McGregor fight for years now, as he even asked to fill in at UFC 196 when the Irishman needed an opponent. Ultimately, Nate Diaz got that fight and then a subsequent rematch which resulted in massive paydays for both men.
Jorge Masvidal believes potential Conor McGregor scrap would be 'one of the biggest fights in history'
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2020
Jorge Masvidal thinks a fight with Conor McGregor would do big business. The two fighters have been linked to a potential fight for quite some time with UFC president, Dana White even saying Masvidal is too big for McGregor.
Kamaru Usman trashes the BMF belt
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
On Thursday, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was asked if he has any interest in fighting for the BMF title that Jorge Masvidal won by defeating Nate Diaz in November. To say the undisputed champ is not interested in the BMF belt would be putting it gently.
Dana White: There are no 'easy fights' or 'cans' in the UFC
Thomas Taylor - January 16, 2020
UFC President Dana White is very proud of the depth and talent of the promotion’s roster. In fact, he says there are no “easy fights” and no “cans” anywhere on that roster. White made this comment during an interview with Aaron Bronsteter at TSN.
Jorge Masvidal confirms he's willing to defend BMF title, but wants 'creative' stakes
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
The recent BMF title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz was supposed to be a one-off, but ever since Masvidal claimed the BMF belt for himself, it’s looked increasingly likely that the title will be up for grabs again in the future. Speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s UFC 246 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Masvidal confirmed that he would be willing to lay his BMF title on the line in a future fight, but only if the stakes are right.
VIDEO | UFC's Jorge Masvidal unveils new mezcal brand
Tom Taylor - January 16, 2020
Conor McGregor is no longer the only UFC fighter with his own brand of liquor. On Thursday, top UFC welterweight contender and BMF champ Jorge Masvidal unveiled his new mezcal brand. Masvidal’s mezcal brand is called “El Recuerdo,” which means “memory” in Spanish. See the official release video for this new brand below: