UFC News
Robert Whittaker agrees to fight Darren Till in London
Chris Taylor - November 14, 2019
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (20-5 MMA) has responded to Darren Till’s callout from earlier today. This morning the Liverpool native, Till, had taken to Twitter with the following challenge for ‘The Reaper’.
Chael Sonnen explains why Nick Diaz is bigger fight for Jorge Masvidal than Nate
Fernando Quiles - November 14, 2019
Chael Sonnen thinks Nick Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal will be an even bigger fight than “Gamebred” vs. Nate Diaz. Nick Diaz has made it clear that he doesn’t appreciate Masvidal’s use of the word “baptize” when describing what he wanted to do to his brother Nate. Diaz hinted at wanting a showdown with Masvidal inside AT&T Stadium after “Gamebred” defeated Nate via TKO at UFC 244. The Stockton native’s team later told ESPN’s Ariel Helwani that they want the fight for spring 2020.
Conor McGregor coach discusses potential 'Cowboy' matchup
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor is expected to return to the Octagon on January 18. While the details of his next fight are not finalized, all signs point to his battling the always entertaining Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. If McGregor indeed fights Cerrone in the new year, he’ll have his long-time coach Owen Roddy in his corner.
Chael Sonnen recalls 'basement' fight against Georges St-Pierre
Natasha Hooper - November 14, 2019
Chael Sonnen has fought Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and Fedor Emelianenko — all fighters with claim to the title of Greatest of All Time. And while it’s not listed on his record, Sonnen claims he’s also fought another GOAT contender: Georges St-Pierre. The MMA analyst and former fighter is currently in Tel-Aviv, Israel for the upcoming Bellator 234 event. During his stay in Israel, Sonnen caught up with Bloody Elbow, and opened up on a “basement fight” that took place against St-Pierre.
Israel Adesanya is not interested in moving to boxing, and his reasoning is sound
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
Over the last few years, we’ve heard countless mixed martial artists call for fights with the world’s top boxers. This very week, Jorge Masvidal angled for a fight with Canelo Alvarez and Stipe Miocic expressed interest in a fight with Tyson Fury. Don’t expect UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya to follow in their footsteps. Adesanya shared his disinterest in a move to boxing on a recent episode of Ebro in the Morning.
Corey Anderson: Jon Jones is avoiding 'risky' fight with me
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
Corey Anderson wants a fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Unfortunately, he believes Jones is avoiding the matchup because of the high risks it poses. “I’ve been saying it since last year when I called for the fight,” Anderson told MMA Fighting. “He tweeted me saying, ‘You want the smoke?’ I answered back I want it right now. All of a sudden, he started dilly-dallying around my name, calling other people out. He’s avoiding me. He called me out thinking I would hesitate. I want that. I need that. I wanted that when I came here.
Israel Adesanya explains how he would improve the UFC
Adam Martin - November 14, 2019
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says that he would like the UFC to give fighters creative control of their fight kit designs and also increase bonus money. Adesanya was recently interviewed by Roman Modrowski of ESPN and was asked how he would improve the UFC.
How Rich Franklin became the Anthony Bourdain of combat sports
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
Where in the world is Rich Franklin? Depending on when you ask that question, the answer might be Singapore, Mongolia, Australia, Myanmar, Pakistan — any far-flung corner of the planet you can imagine. As the President and host of ONE Warrior Series, the former UFC middleweight champion is almost always on the move.
UFC Sao Paulo | Pro fighters make their picks for Jan Blachowicz vs. Ronaldo Souza
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2019
In the main event of UFC Sao Paulo, Jan Blachowicz is looking to make it two in a row when he welcomes Ronaldo Souza to the light heavyweight division. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz is a -200 favorite while ‘Jacare’ is a +160 underdog. Ahead of the action, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions. The majority are leaning towards Blachowicz and some see the Polish fighter getting another knockout win. Many also believe the size difference will play a factor.
Darren Till calls out Robert Whittaker for UFC London
Adam Martin - November 14, 2019
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till has called out former champion Robert Whittaker for a fight at UFC London in 2020. Till recently won his UFC middleweight debut with a split decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244 to immediately jump into the top-five at 185lbs. Whittaker, meanwhile, recently lost his belt at UFC 243 when he was knocked out by new UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, but he remains one of the top-three ranked fighters in the division.
Patricio Freire blasts fellow double-champ Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - November 14, 2019
November 12 marked the three-year anniversary of Conor McGregor becoming the first simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history. McGregor took to Twitter to reminisce on this accomplishment, and was promptly ripped by Bellator’s Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, who currently holds the Bellator featherweight and lightweight belts — the same belts McGregor held in the UFC.
Carlos Condit forced out of Mickey Gall fight, Gilbert Burns offers to fill in
Natasha Hooper - November 14, 2019
Carlos Condit is out of his bout against Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN 7, scheduled for December 7 in Washington, DC. Condit was forced to withdraw from his welterweight bout due to injury. According to Sherdog, “The Natural Born Killer” has a damaged retina that will prevent him from fighting Gall.
Jon Jones says his fight with Dominick Reyes is just weeks away
Natasha Hooper - November 14, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones claims that he is just weeks away from his next fight. He also confirmed his opponent.
Jon Jones can't wait to ”slap” Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2019
Jon Jones has taken another shot at middleweight title holder Israel Adesanya. The two UFC champions have been going at each other for weeks now in interviews and on social media. Both have said a fight will happen but “Bones” wants it sooner rather than later.
Maycee Barber booked for UFC 246 flyweight bout with Roxanne Modafferi
Adam Martin - November 13, 2019
Surging UFC women’s flyweight prospect Maycee Barber will not take on rival Paige VanZant as she requested. Instead, Barber takes on veteran Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246. UFC 246 takes place on January 18 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is expected to be headlined by former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. MMAjunkie.com was first with news of the fight between Barber and Modafferi.
Israel Adesanya on Jon Jones: 'No one really cares about his fights'
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2019
UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones continue to trade shots at one another. The two have been going back-and-forth on social media and in interviews for weeks now, and a fight between the two seems inevitable. With that said, “The Last Stylebender” claims “Bones” started the feud and initiated the trash-talk because he wants to be him.
UFC fighter Megan Anderson shows incredible physique in lingerie shoot
Natasha Hooper - November 13, 2019
Australian featherweight, Megan Anderson reveals her incredible physique during a lingerie shoot posted to her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yiC7DDTFl/
Junior dos Santos, Curtis Blaydes to collide in Raleigh, NC
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2019
The UFC’s recently-announced January 25 stop in Raleigh, North Carolina, now has a main event. According to a report from ESPN, the card will be topped by a heavyweight tilt between Junior dos Santos and Curtis Blaydes. This report, which cites “multiple sources,” clarifies that contracts for the fight are not yet signed, but that both men have agreed to the bout. Junior dos Santos, who is the former UFC heavyweight champion, currently holds the No. 4 spot in the division’s rankings.