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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.
Breaking! Jon Jones set to return at March's UFC 235 event in Las Vegas
Christopher Taylor - January 5, 2019
UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones will apparently be making a quick turnaround and defending his title at March’s UFC 235 event in Las Vegas. UFC President Dana White told TMZ Sports that a title fight between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith is in the works for March’s pay-per-view event.
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.
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.
VIDEO | Brian Ortega gets pins removed from broken thumb
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Brian Ortega challenged Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight title at December’s UFC 231 event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After a valiant effort, “T-City” eventually fell victim to the “Blessed Era” via fourth-round TKO.
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.
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.
UFC 232 Prelims peak at 1.46 million viewers for Andrei Arlovski vs. Walt Harris
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Early indications suggest that last weekend’s UFC 232 pay-per-view event in Los Angeles was a success in terms of sales. While early estimates for the pay-per-view portion of the card are still being gathered, the ratings and viewership for last Saturday’s UFC 232 televised prelims were very strong.
Breaking! UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell will return to the octagon in March!
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Perennial UFC heavyweight contender “Big” Ben Rothwell will return to the octagon for the first time in nearly three years in March of 2019. According to Bulgarian MMA website MMA.bg, Ben Rothwell will square off with former Bellator champion Blagoy Ivanov in March.
PHOTO | T.J. Dillashaw reveals his new flyweight physique
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Current UFC bantamweight kingpin T.J. Dillashaw (16-3 MMA) will be dropping down to flyweight to challenge newly crowned 125-pound champ Henry Cejudo at UFC Fight Night 143 on January 19 in Brooklyn. 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.
UFC on FOX 31 Fighter Salaries: Charles Oliveira tops the list!
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
UFC lightweight fighter Charles Oliveira took home the largest paycheck from last month’s UFC on FOX 31 event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Do Bronx” avenged his previous loss to Jim Miller at the December 15 event, submitting the New Jersey native in the very first-round with a rear-naked choke.
Daniel Cormier picks up restaurant bill for woman battling stage four cancer
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Current UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (22-1 MMA) has long been considered one of the “good guys” in the sport of mixed martial arts. Although he is known for busting heads inside of the octagon, “DC” is one of the kindest human beings outside of the cage.
Luke Rockhold sends a message to 'beatable' Jon Jones
Chris Taylor - January 5, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is confident that he has the skillset required to dethrone current UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones. Rockhold recently spoke with TMZ Sports where he revealed that his decision to move up to light heavyweight spawned from a desire to “get after” Jon Jones.
VIDEO | Cain Velasquez shares what has kept him out of action since UFC 200
Drake Riggs - January 4, 2019
Where has Cain Velasquez (@cainmma) been for the past 2+ years? Allow the former UFC heavyweight champ to explain. #UFCPhoenix https://t.co/xdXxemvPhF pic.twitter.com/81HjKp0JaY — MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 4, 2019
Jon Jones hints at upcoming fight with Anthony Smith: 'This is going to be fun'
Tom Taylor - January 4, 2019
Having defeated Alexander Gustafsson by third-round TKO in the main event of UFC 232 in late December, Jon Jones is once again the UFC light heavyweight champion. And now that he’s reclaimed the divisional throne, it’s time for himto direct his focus to his next title challenger. From the sounds of it, that challenger could be streaking light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith.