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Megan Anderson accuses former head coach James Krause and UFC reporter Laura Sanko of having an affair: “You should look at Sanko about that”
Former UFC women’s featherweight contender Megan Anderson has discussed her split from Glory MMA. The Australian has been out of the cage since her loss to Amanda Nunes in March 2021. Following that defeat, Anderson parted ways with the UFC. While many expected her to possibly head to PFL or Bellator, she instead stayed on […]
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Megan Anderson gives career update, reveals zero intent in fighting anytime soon: “My desire to compete in MMA isn’t there anymore”
Former UFC title challenger Megan Anderson isn’t retired but isn’t planning on fighting. The Australian has been out of the ring since her outing against Amanda Nunes at UFC 259 in March 2021. The bout was a long-awaited title shot for the featherweight contender. However, she wound up getting submitted minutes into the first round. […]
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Megan Anderson wants to see the UFC create a new weight class and make Jorge Masvidal the “poster boy”
Megan Anderson wants to see the UFC create a new weight class and make Jorge Masvidal the “poster boy”. Anderson (11-5 MMA) has been out of the cage since coming up short in her featherweight title fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 259. Shortly following that setback, it was revealed that the Aussie’s contract had […]
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Megan Anderson addresses her future in MMA: “I have no plans to fight right now”
Former UFC featherweight Megan Anderson has addressed her future in the sport. The Australian has been out of the cage since her fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 259. The bout was her first UFC title shot after scoring two finish victories to earn the opportunity. However, Anderson came up short, losing via first-round submission […]
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Israel Adesanya goes off on internet bullies after Megan Anderson reveals she was threatened with rape
Israel Adesanya has lashed out at internet trolls after Megan Anderson revealed she was recently threatened with rape. Adesanya has always been a fighter who stands up for what he believes in and, in this instance, he’s one of many who has recognized the magnitude of these disgraceful comments by keyboard warriors online. Megan Anderson […]
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Scott Coker says Bellator talking to Megan Anderson
Bellator president Scott Coker says that his promotion is currently in talks with former UFC featherweight title challenger Megan Anderson. Anderson was recently released by the UFC following the expiration of her contract in the wake of a first-round submission loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 259. Despite losing that fight and becoming a free […]
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Sean O’Malley on Casey Kenney-Megan Anderson comments: ‘You can’t let someone else’s words effect how you feel emotionally’
Ahead of Casey Kenney’s last fight with Dominick Cruz, he made some controversial remarks about Megan Anderson on Sean O’Malley’s podcast. Getting ready to get back in action himself this weekend at UFC 260, O’Malley briefly reflected on the incident that happened on his show. Sean O'Malley on the Megan Anderson situation. #HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/Gmg4iqptXr — […]
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Megan Anderson issues statement after conclusion of UFC contract: “Stay tuned!”
Recent UFC featherweight title challenger Megan Anderson has issued a statement after her contract with the promotion concluded. Anderson returned to the cage in the co-main event of UFC 259 last Saturday in Las Vegas, challenging featherweight champion Amanda Nunes for the division’s ultimate prize. Regrettably for the Aussie and her fans, she was submitted […]
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Megan Anderson reveals that the UFC featherweight division is being dropped from the promotion
After suffering a loss in her first UFC title opportunity against Amanda Nunes at UFC 259, Megan Anderson has revealed that the featherweight division is no more. The Australian took to her Twitch on Tuesday to share that she will not be returning to the UFC for her next time out. Anderson says she was […]
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What’s next for the stars of UFC 259?
On the stacked UFC 259 card, three title fights headlined the event with one title changing hands although it being controversial. In the main event, Jan Blachowicz edged out a decision over middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya to defend his light heavyweight title. The co-main event saw Amanda Nunes submit Megan Anderson to defend her featherweight. […]
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Megan Anderson issues statement after being dominated by Amanda Nunes at UFC 259
Megan Anderson entered tonight’s UFC 259 co-main event with hopes of playing spoiler against consensus women’s GOAT Amanda Nunes. Anderson (11-5 MMA) was returning to action this evening for the first time since February of 2020, where she earned a first round knockout victory over Norma Dumont. That victory had served as the Aussie’s second […]
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Pros react after Amanda Nunes stops Megan Anderson at UFC 259
Tonight’s UFC 259 event was co-headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Amanda Nunes squaring off with challenger Megan Anderson. Nunes (21-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since successfully defending her featherweight crown against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250. The UFC ‘champ champ‘ had entered tonight’s co-headliner riding a sensational […]
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UFC 259 Result: Amanda Nunes stops Megan Anderson in Round 1 (Video)
Tonight’s UFC 259 event is co-headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring reigning champion Amanda Nunes taking on challenger Megan Anderson. Nunes (20-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since successfully defending her featherweight crown against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250. The UFC ‘champ champ‘ will enter tonight’s co-headliner riding […]
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Amanda Nunes lays out bold prediction for finishing Megan Anderson at UFC 259
Amanda Nunes not only expects to finish Megan Anderson on Saturday night but is confident she will do so early on. In the co-main event of UFC 259, Nunes is looking to defend her featherweight title for the second time when she faces Anderson. Although the Brazilian is a massive favorite, and many believe she […]
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Megan Anderson explains why she’s the fighter to beat Amanda Nunes
Megan Anderson believes she has the skills to defeat two-division UFC champion and pound-for-pound queen Amanda Nunes at UFC 259 this weekend. Anderson will challenge Nunes for the featherweight title in one of three title fights on the UFC 259 bill. While she will enter the cage as a gargantuan underdog, she feels well-positioned to […]
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UFC 259 | Pro fighters make their picks for Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson title fight
In the co-main event of UFC 259, Amanda Nunes is set to defend her featherweight title as she battles Megan Anderson. Heading into the fight, Nunes is a massive -1000 favorite while the challenger is a +600 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the […]
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UFC 259: ‘Blachowicz vs Adesanya’ Fight Card and Start Times
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to pay-per-view this weekend with an absolutely electric UFC 259 card featuring three huge title fights – headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Event: UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya Date: Saturday, 6th March 2021 Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada Broadcast: ESPN+ – […]
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Amanda Nunes explains why she can’t underestimate Megan Anderson at UFC 259
Amanda Nunes knows she can’t overlook Megan Anderson in the co-main event of UFC 259. Nunes is a massive -1200 favorite as many expect her to steamroll Anderson as she has done to her past opponents. At featherweight, the Brazilian has been unstoppable with a quick KO over Cris Cyborg and a dominant performance over […]
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MMA community rallies behind Megan Anderson following “disgusting” remark from Casey Kenney
UFC featherweight contender Megan Anderson has the support of many of her colleagues after a lewd comment from bantamweight fighter Casey Kenney. During a recent appearance on the “Timbo Sugar Show” with hosts Sean O’Malley and Tim Welch, Casey was asked—for reasons incomprehensible—if he would sleep with Anderson. See how responded below: https://twitter.com/UFC_Obsessed/status/1354824103937544195 Unsurprisingly, this […]
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Megan Anderson lashes out at Casey Kenney for “disgusting” comments on recent podcast, Kenney issues quick apology
UFC women’s featherweight contender Megan Anderson lashed out at Casey Kenney for the “disgusting” comments he made on a recent podcast. Kenney, the UFC bantamweight contender, was a guest during a recent edition of the “Timbo Sugar Show” with hosts Sean O’Malley and Tim Welch. After a bizarre discussion about using heroin between the hosts, […]
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Megan Anderson reacts after UFC featherweight title shot falls through
Megan Anderson has shared her initial reaction after her planned crack at UFC featherweight champ Amanda Nunes fell through. Anderson was expected to challenge Nunes for the featherweight belt at UFC 256 on December 12. Unfortunately, Nunes has been forced to withdraw from the matchup with an injury. Per sources, Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson […]
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Megan Anderson responds to online haters claiming that she is “unattractive”
UFC women’s featherweight contender Megan Anderson has issued a dignified response to online trolls who call her unattractive. Anderson has been part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship for a few years now and in that time, she’s been able to put together a 3-2 record with the promotion. After overcoming defeats to Felicia Spencer and […]
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Top MMA podcasts to listen to during coronavirus isolation
With the looming threat of Coronavirus causing everybody to isolate themselves, BJPENN.com has curated a list of the top MMA podcasts for you to listen to (in no particular order). Now, you can fill your brain with an unlimited stream of MMA information and keep boredom at bay. Believe You Me with Michael Bisping and […]
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Megan Anderson embracing the art of ‘not giving a s**t’ what people think
Heading into her upcoming fight on Saturday, Megan Anderson has found a new lease on life. The now 30-year-old will face the unbeaten Octagon debutante Norma Dumont at UFC on ESPN+ 27. The event takes place at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va. and will be headlined by Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figureiredo battling for […]
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Megan Anderson focused on Norma Dumont, not Amanda Nunes
Megan Anderson believes a shot at Amanda Nunes and the UFC women’s featherweight title will come eventually. That’s why she is focused solely on this Saturday when she faces an unbeaten fighter that is hoping to make a big statement. Anderson will face Norma Dumont this Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 27. The event takes […]
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Megan Anderson discusses mental health issues, previous suicide attempt
UFC featherweight contender Megan Anderson has opened up about her mental health issues during a recent interview with ESPN. Anderson, who is scheduled to fight Norma Dumont Viana at UFC Norfolk, is coming off the back of her second win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where she was able to defeat Zarah Fairn Dos Santos […]
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UFC fighter Megan Anderson shows incredible physique in lingerie shoot
Australian featherweight, Megan Anderson reveals her incredible physique during a lingerie shoot posted to her Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Anderson (@megana_mma) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Anderson (@megana_mma) The 29-year old last fought Zarah Fairn dos Santos at UFC 243 on October 5th. […]
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UFC 243 Results: Megan Anderson submits Zarah Fairn dos Santos (Video)
A women’s featherweight bout between Megan Anderson and Zarah Fairn dos Santos kicked off tonight’s UFC 243 televised prelims. Anderson entered tonight’s contest sporting a record of 9-4. In her most recent Octagon appearance, the Australian suffered a first round submission loss to Canadian standout Felicia Spencer. Since joining the UFC ranks in June of […]