UFC News
Holly Holm vs Aspen Ladd off of UFC 235
Drake Riggs - January 31, 2019
On Thursday, the UFC held their first pre-fight press conference for the big UFC 235 card that will go down on March 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As fun as it was, we got some surprising news.
Dana White says the time for Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rematch is 'now'
Thomas Taylor - January 31, 2019
Jon Jones is once again the UFC light heavyweight champion, and as always, one of the most compelling matchups available for him is a rematch with his arch rival Daniel Cormier, who currently holds the UFC heavyweight title. While Jon Jones is currently booked for a UFC 235 title defense opposite the fearsome Anthony Smith, and Daniel Cormier is still unsure whether he’ll retire in March as originally planned, UFC President Dana White seems to be very interested in a rematch between the two stars — and soon.
Steven Seagal on Khabib Nurmagomedov attacking Dillon Danis: 'I would have done the same thing'
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
Shortly after UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 main event on October 6, he leapt over the side of the cage and attacked McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis. Speaking to Submission Radio during a speaking tour in Australia, martial artist, actor and MMA fan Steven Seagal gave his take on this chaotic scene involving Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dillon Danis.
Dana White finally responds to Oscar De La Hoya's fight challenge
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
UFC President Dana White and boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya have had plenty to say about each other over the last few weeks. In fact, their beef recently got so heated that the retired boxer De La Hoya even challenged White to a fight on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs undercard. “Let’s get in the ring,” Oscar De La Hoya said on the Luke Thomas show. “Let’s get in the ring, three rounds. Let’s do this. Let’s do this under Canelo [Alvarez], Cinco de Mayo. I’ll even give you five months so you can get off the juice, and then we can get in great shape and then we go three rounds. Look, I’m going to give you what, a 50 pound advantage? It’s ok. I can take you on. Let’s do it.”
EXCLUSIVE | Brad Pickett opens up on upcoming bare knuckle boxing debut
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2019
Brad Pickett is a mixed martial arts legend, no question about it. The 40-year-old has fought 39 times as a professional and 18 of those fights occurred under the WEC or UFC banner. Pickett announced his retirement from the sport following his loss to Marlon Vera in March 2017. Now, however, he is set to return on March 30 in London, England — but it will not be an MMA fight. Rather, Pickett will be making his bare knuckle boxing debut, and for a BKB title belt no less.
Report | Elias Theodorou vs. Derek Brunson possible for UFC Ottawa main event
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2019
The UFC is heading back to Canada’s national capital in Ottawa, Ontario on May 4. Although the card has yet to be officially announced, the main event is expected to see Canadian Elias Theodorou taking on Derek Brunson, sources close to the booking told BJPENN.com’s Cole Shelton. Sources tell me that Elias Theodorou vs Derek Brunson is expected to take place at #UFCOttawa and, as of right now, is expected to be the main event. Story coming shortly to @bjpenndotcom #UFC
Demian Maia discusses retirement plans ahead of UFC Fortaleza fight
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
This weekend, on the main card of UFC Fortaleza, former UFC middleweight and welterweight title challenger Demian Maia will return to the cage for a scrap with Lyman Good. However this fight unfolds, retirement is looking like a more and more imminent possibility for the 41-year-old Brazilian grappler. That being said, he says he wants to fight out the final three obligations on his current UFC contract before he makes any big decisions on his retirement.
Coach says Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight 'might be in the pipeline'
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
Over the last few weeks, there’s been significant buzz surrounding a potential fight between fan favorite lightweights Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone — the fighter themselves certainly seem to be into it. In a recent interview with Eurobash, Conor McGregor striking coach Owen Roddy gave this potential matchup his seal of approval.
Jorge Masvidal on Michael Bisping beef: 'we'll fix it'
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
Jorge Masvidal is not a Michael Bisping fan. In fact, Masvidal dislikes the British legend so much that he’s long stated he’ll happily fight him outside the cage. Apparently, that hasn’t changed.
Daniel Cormier willing to put off retirement under right circumstances
Tom Taylor - January 31, 2019
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has long planned on retiring in March of 2019, when he turns 40 years old. Yet as that date rapidly approaches, there’s been question as to whether he might delay his retirement to accommodate big ticket fights with names like Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar and Stipe Miocic. That’s what UFC President Dana White is hoping, and from the sounds of it, he might just get his wish.
VIDEO | Raphael Assuncao shares thoughts on TJ Dillashaw's unsuccessful drop in weight: 'That's what you get'
Drake Riggs - January 30, 2019
"That’s what you get." @RaphaAssuncao says @TJDillashaw regrets dropping down to flyweight. #UFCFortaleza https://t.co/VnpT9bBsiG pic.twitter.com/A4h9XPUmON — MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 31, 2019
EXCLUSIVE | Born to be a fighter, Justin Willis ready to shine against Curtis Blaydes
Mike Pendleton - January 30, 2019
For Justin Willis, fighting isn’t a sport, it’s not just a paycheck, it’s life and it’s something he was made for. Fighting is in his blood, it’s what he grew up on, and it’s made him exactly who he is today; a rising contender in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Holding a professional record of 8-1 in his career, Willis is coming off a big unanimous decision victory over Mark Hunt in his most recent fight back in December 2018.