Author: Chris Taylor

  • UFC 231 Results: Max Holloway TKO’s Brian Ortega (Highlights)

    UFC 231 Results: Max Holloway TKO’s Brian Ortega (Highlights)

    Tonight’s UFC 231 event is headlined by a highly anticipated featherweight title fight featuring current champ Max Holloway taking on undefeated contender Brian Ortega. Max Holloway (19-3 MMA) has not competed since UFC 218 in December of 2017, when he defeated former division kingpin Jose Aldo for a second time by way of TKO. Meanwhile, […]

  • Fighters react to Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk

    Fighters react to Valentina Shevchenko vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk

    Former women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko and former strawweight queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk squared off for the promotions vacant flyweight title in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 231 event in Toronto. Shevchenko made her UFC flyweight debut this past February, where she scored a lopsided second-round submission victory over Priscila Cachoeira. As for Joanna, the […]

  • UFC 231 Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Highlights)

    UFC 231 Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Highlights)

    Former women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko and former strawweight queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk squared off for the promotions vacant flyweight title in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 231 event in Toronto. Shevchenko made her UFC flyweight debut this past February, scoring a very lopsided second-round submission win over Priscila Cachoeira. As for Joanna, the former […]

  • UFC 231 Results: Gunnar Nelson submits Alex Oliveira (VIDEO)

    UFC 231 Results: Gunnar Nelson submits Alex Oliveira (VIDEO)

    A welterweight bout between Alex Oliveira and Gunnar Nelson took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 231 event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Gunnar Nelson enters tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio this past July in Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to the setback, “Gunni” had reeled […]

  • Fighters react to tonight’s UFC 231 war between Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa

    Fighters react to tonight’s UFC 231 war between Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa

    Perennial UFC light heavyweight contenders Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa squared off on the main card of tonight’s UFC 231 event in Toronto, Canada. The scrap lived up to fans expectations as Thiago Santos and Jimi Manuwa seemingly threw caution to the wind in a fight that can only be described as an absolute war. […]

  • UFC 231 Results: Thiago Santos KO’s Jimi Manuwa (VIDEO)

    UFC 231 Results: Thiago Santos KO’s Jimi Manuwa (VIDEO)

    A key light heavyweight bout between Jimi Manuwa and Thiago Santos took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 231 event in Toronto, Canada. Thiago Santos enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a third-round TKO victory over Eryk Anders this past September. Santos has gone 6-1 over his past […]

  • UFC 231 Results and Highlights – Prelims

    UFC 231 Results and Highlights – Prelims

    The octagon returns to Toronto, Ontario, Canada this evening for the promotions UFC 231 pay-per-view event. The fight card is headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring current champ Max Holloway taking on undefeated contender Brian Ortega. Meanwhile, tonight’s UFC 231 prelims are headlined by a women’s strawweight scrap featuring former division title challenger Claudia […]

  • UFC 231 Live Results

    UFC 231 Live Results

    The octagon returns to Toronto, Ontario, Canada this evening for the promotions stacked UFC 231 pay-per-view event. The fight card is headlined by a highly anticipated featherweight title fight featuring current champ Max Holloway taking on undefeated contender Brian Ortega. Max Holloway has not competed since UFC 218 in December of 2017, where he defeated […]

  • Notable MMA Journalist busted for child pornography

    Notable MMA Journalist busted for child pornography

    Terrible and disturbing news struck the MMA community late yesterday evening, as it was revealed that notable MMA Journalist Iain Kidd had been busted for child pornography. Popular MMA Twitter figure ‘FrontRowBrian‘ was the first to share the appalling news within the MMA Community. https://twitter.com/FrontRowBrian/status/1071238139925143552 “Noted MMA journalist @iainkidd busted for CHILD PORN! 984 images […]

  • Report | Brock Lesnar USADA sample goes missing from database

    Report | Brock Lesnar USADA sample goes missing from database

    Don’t look now, but it appears that one of the samples submitted by Brock Lesnar to USADA has gone missing and is no longer logged in the company data base. The information comes courtesy of @dimspace, who noticed the discrepancy in USADA’s records. Ive gone through @USADA_UFC 's xml with a fine toothcomb. Only Lesnar's […]

  • VIDEO | Is this the worst referee stoppage in mixed martial arts history?

    VIDEO | Is this the worst referee stoppage in mixed martial arts history?

    Arguably the worst referee stoppage in mixed martial arts history took place in the headliner of last night’s LFA 56 event. Austin Hubbard (10-2 MMA) finished Killys Mota (11-1 MMA) in the fifth and final round to capture the promotions vacant lightweight title. It was an absolutely stellar performance by Hubbard, but unfortunately that is […]

  • Dana White once again blasts current UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley

    Dana White once again blasts current UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley

    UFC President Dana White is making it very clear that he is not at all happy with current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. During a recent interview at the UFC 231 ceremonial weigh ins in Toronto, Dana White revealed that he is ready to move on from both Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. “So, you […]

  • Donald Cerrone set to make his lightweight return at January’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event

    Donald Cerrone set to make his lightweight return at January’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 event

    Donald Cerrone will make his return to the lightweight division at January’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 fight card in Brooklyn, New York. MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn broke the news earlier today on Twitter. Donald Cerrone (34-11 MMA) will be fighting Alex Hernandez (10-1 MMA) at the promotions inaugural event on ESPN, which takes place January 19 […]

  • EXCLUSIVE | Kauai’s Timothy Teves is ready to “finally” settle the score with Canaan Kawaihae at Bellator 213

    EXCLUSIVE | Kauai’s Timothy Teves is ready to “finally” settle the score with Canaan Kawaihae at Bellator 213

    Current X1 featherweight champion Timothy Teves (3-0 MMA) will take on former title holder Canaan Kawaihae (4-1 MMA) at Bellator 213 on December 15 in Honolulu. The bout will serve as both fighters promotional debuts. The native of Kauai, Timothy Teves, recently spoke with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor about the exciting opportunity he has to showcase […]

  • Report | Jose Aldo slated to return at January’s UFC 233 event in Anaheim for rematch with Cub Swanson

    Report | Jose Aldo slated to return at January’s UFC 233 event in Anaheim for rematch with Cub Swanson

    The UFC is in the process of booking a rematch between former UFC featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo and fan favorite Cub Swanson. The report comes from Brazilian MMA news outlet Combate, claiming Aldo and Swanson will rematch at January’s UFC 233 event in Anaheim. Aldo and Swanson first met under the WEC banner in June […]

  • Fighters react to tonight’s Mark Hunt vs. Justin Willlis fight at UFC Adelaide

    Fighters react to tonight’s Mark Hunt vs. Justin Willlis fight at UFC Adelaide

    Heavyweights Mark Hunt and Justin Willis collided on the main card of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 142 event in Adelaide, Australia. Mark Hunt entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back setbacks to opponents Curtis Blaydes and Alexey Oleynik in his most recent fights. Prior to that, “The Super Samoan” had scored a […]

  • Fighters react to Shogun Rua stopping Tyson Pedro in Round 3

    Fighters react to Shogun Rua stopping Tyson Pedro in Round 3

    A light heavyweight contest featuring former division champion Mauricio Shogun Rua taking on perennial contender Tyson Pedro took place at tonight’s UFC Adelaide event. Shogun Rua entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first-round knockout loss to surging division contender Anthony Smith in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC Fight Night […]

  • Fighters react to tonight’s Junior dos Santos vs. Tai Tuivasa main event

    Fighters react to tonight’s Junior dos Santos vs. Tai Tuivasa main event

    Tonight’s UFC Adelaide event was headlined by a heavyweight fight featuring former division champion Junior Dos Santos taking on surging contender Tai Tuivasa. The former UFC heavyweight champion, Junior dos Santos, entered this evenings main event on the heels of unanimous decision victory which he earned over Blagoy Ivanov at July’s UFC Fight Night 133 […]

  • UFC Adelaide Results: Junior dos Sanots TKO’s Tai Tuivasa (VIDEO)

    UFC Adelaide Results: Junior dos Sanots TKO’s Tai Tuivasa (VIDEO)

    Tonight’s UFC Adelaide event is headlined by a heavyweight fight between Junior Dos Santos and Tai Tuivasa. Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Blagoy Ivanov which took place at July’s UFC Fight Night 133 event. The Brazilian knockout artist has gone 4-3 inside the octagon since […]

  • Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury declared a draw (Highlights)

    Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury declared a draw (Highlights)

    One of the biggest fights of the year will take place this evening in Los Angeles, as undefeated boxers Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury square off for the “Bronze Bomber’s” WBC heavyweight title. Deontay Wilder enters tonight’s contest sporting a perfect professional record of 40-0. His latest victory occurred this past March in New York, […]

  • UFC Adelaide Results: Shogun Rua TKO’s Tyson Pedro (Highlights)

    UFC Adelaide Results: Shogun Rua TKO’s Tyson Pedro (Highlights)

    A key light heavyweight bout between former division champion Mauricio Shogun Rua and perennial contender Tyson Pedro served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Adelaide event. Shogun Rua was last seen in action at July’s UFC Fight Night 134 event, where he suffered a first-round knockout loss to surging division contender Anthony Smith. Prior to […]

  • UFC Adelaide Results: Justin Willis defeats Mark Hunt

    UFC Adelaide Results: Justin Willis defeats Mark Hunt

    A key heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt and Justin Willis took place at tonight’s UFC Fight Night 142 event in Adelaide, Australia. Mark Hunt enters tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back losses to opponents Curtis Blaydes and Alexey Oleynik in his most recent octagon appearances. Prior to the setbacks, “The Super Samoan” […]

  • UFC Adelaide Results: Tony Martin puts Jake Matthews to sleep (VIDEO)

    UFC Adelaide Results: Tony Martin puts Jake Matthews to sleep (VIDEO)

    A welterweight bout between Tony Martin and Australia’s own Jake Matthews took place on tonight’s UFC Adelaide main card. Jake Matthews entered tonight’s contest on a three-fight win streak, his latest being a first-round submission victory over Shinsho Anzai at June’s UFC Singapore event. Meanwhile, Tony Martin was last seen in action at UFC 229 […]

  • UFC Adelaide Results and Highlights

    UFC Adelaide Results and Highlights

    Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for all of tonight’s UFC Adelaide results and highlights. The event is headlined by a heavyweight fight between Junior Dos Santos and Tai Tuivasa. Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Blagoy Ivanov which took place at July’s UFC Fight Night 133 event. […]

  • Kron Gracie will make his highly anticipated octagon debut at UFC 233 against Alex Caceres

    Kron Gracie will make his highly anticipated octagon debut at UFC 233 against Alex Caceres

    Kron Gracie, the son of legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ace Rickson Gracie, will make his highly anticipate octagon debut at January’s UFC 233 event. ESPN announced that the promotion intends to have Kron Gracie (4-0 MMA) fight Alex Caceres (14-11 MMA) at the January 26 event which takes place in Anaheim, California. Kron Gracie will […]

  • Tito Ortiz ends feud with Chuck Liddell

    Tito Ortiz ends feud with Chuck Liddell

    Mixed martial arts legends Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell squared off for a third time last weekend in Inglewood, California. The trilogy, which took place under the Golden Boy MMA banner, marked Liddell’s first fight in over eight years. The bitter rivals, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, had previously met at UFC 47 and UFC […]

  • Report | The UFC will add a new division after January’s UFC 233 event

    Report | The UFC will add a new division after January’s UFC 233 event

    The UFC will be adding a new weight class in 2019, this according to former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson. “The Punk” recently took to Twitter where he shared the exciting news. 125 weight class is done after @TJDillashaw VS @HenryCejudo from all the @ufc executives I've talk to. 165lb weight class is replacing it […]

  • Michael Bisping makes a request of Kamaru Usman following his win over Rafael dos Anjos

    Michael Bisping makes a request of Kamaru Usman following his win over Rafael dos Anjos

    Kamaru Usman (14-1 MMA) extended his current win streak to thirteen in a row at last night’s TUF 28 Finale event, deafeating Rafael dos Anjos via nanimous decision. “The Nigerian Nightmare” was able to smother the former lightweight champion for the better part of twenty-five minutes last night in Las Vegas. Usman’s performance garnered a […]