UFC News
VIDEO | Did Max Holloway give Brian Ortega technical advice in the middle of their UFC 231 fight?
Tom Taylor - January 6, 2019
On December 8, in the main event of UFC 231 in Toronto, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway defended his title with a dominant defeat of formerly undefeated challenger Brian Ortega. As if Holloway’s victory over Ortega wasn’t already impressive enough, a fan on Twitter has pointed out that the featherweight champ seemed to be giving his foe advice in the middle of the fight. Mid-way through the fourth round, Holloway can be seen hoisting Ortega’s arm upward, seemingly reminding him to keep his hands up.
TJ Dillashaw responds to Ali Abdelaziz saying he won't make weight
Tom Taylor - January 6, 2019
On January 19, in the main event of the UFC’s first card on ESPN+, UFC bantamweight king TJ Dillashaw will drop down to the flyweight division to battle divisional champ Henry Cejudo for his belt. First, however, TJ Dillashaw will have to successfully cut down to the flyweight limit of 125 pounds. Henry Cejudo’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has doubts that that will happen.
Alexander Volkanovski shares photo from when he was over 210 lbs, calls out Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - January 6, 2019
After his thrilling UFC 232 defeat of Chad Mendes, Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski is right on the cusp of a shot at the UFC featherweight title. Speaking on Twitter this weekend, however, the surging featherweight contender issued a callout of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Prior to his success in MMA, Volkanovski was a rugby player. During his rugby days, he apparently weighed more than 210 pounds — pretty incredible considering he hit the 145-pound mark at the UFC 232 weigh ins.
Anthony Smith reacts to news of Jon Jones matchup
Tom Taylor - January 6, 2019
Last night UFC President Dana White told TMZ that Jon Jones will return to the cage at UFC 235 on March 2, where he will attempt the first title defense of his latest reign as UFC light heavyweight champion against streaking contender Anthony Smith — provided he can attain licensure from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Not long after this news surfaced, Anthony Smith took to Twitter with this first reaction to the fight.
Conor McGregor celebrates Dallas Cowboys win, responds to hecklers
Christopher Taylor - January 5, 2019
The Dallas Cowboys successfully advanced to the divisional round of this seasons NFL Playoffs earlier this evening and former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor couldn’t be happier. “Mystic Mac” had taken to his official Instagram prior to kickoff wishing his favorite team the best of luck.
EXCLUSIVE | Zak Cummings believes fighters should fight closer to their natural weight
Cole Shelton - January 5, 2019
Zak Cummings is a veteran of the sport. He is 34-years-old and has 28 professional fights to his credit. When he joined the UFC ranks in 2013, Zak Cummings spent his entire time at welterweight so that he could be bigger than everyone else. However, after struggling with hard weight cuts for years, Cummings eventually had enough and decided to move up to middleweight.
Heavy Lies The Crown: Jon Jones Edition
Christopher Taylor - January 5, 2019
In this week’s “Heavy Lies the Crown” feature, BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor takes a look at the dangerous challenges awaiting current UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones. Jon Jones reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title last weekend in Los Angeles by defeating Alexander Gustafsson via third-round knockout.
Brock Lesnar still owes the NSAC a quarter million dollars for failed UFC 200 drug test
Christopher Taylor - January 5, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight title holder Brock Lesnar is expected to make his octagon return this year against reigning division champion Daniel Cormier. However, before Brock can square off with “DC” he will have to pay the $250,000 fine he still owes the Nevada State Athletic Commission from his failed drug test at UFC 200.
UFC Fight Night: TJ Dillashaw vs. Henry Cejudo Fight Card
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
The octagon will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on January 19 for the UFC’s debut event on ESPN which is headlined by a flyweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo. TJ Dillashaw will enter his title fight with the former Olympic Gold medalist on a four-fight win streak. TJ’s most recent wins came against Cody Garbrandt who he knocked out at both UFC 217 and UFC 227.
Dana White goes off on Hans Molenkamp for BS story on how he became best friends with Rob Dyrdek
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Dana White was not happy after seeing an Instagram post from Hans Molenkamp who had shared his version of how the UFC President became ‘best friends’ with Rob Dyrdek. MMA community member @mandanicol3 captured the dispute before it was removed from social media.
Stephen Thompson responds to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis!
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has responded to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. “Showtime” had called out “Wonderboy” for a scrap earlier this week posting the following on his official Instagram account.
VIDEO | Former UFC heavyweight saves woman from assault outside nightclub
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
https://youtu.be/GRGmVodepTw A former UFC heavyweight made headlines this weekend after saving a woman from an assault outside of a nightclub in Saravejo.