Category: MMA News

  • UFC 219 Live Results

    UFC 219 Live Results

    UFC 219 Live Results Thread Unable to catch tonight’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas? BJPENN.com has you covered! Stay glued to this page for up to the minute live results from all of tonight’s action. The pay-per-view event is headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring current champion Cris Cyborg defending her strap […]

  • BJ Penn addresses UFC 221 rumors and the potential of fighting at UFC Hawaii

    BJ Penn addresses UFC 221 rumors and the potential of fighting at UFC Hawaii

    Earlier today rumors surfaced that former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn would be returning to the octagon this February to battle promotional newcomer Suman Mokhtarian at UFC 221. If this poster is real or not, doesn't matter. @Suman_att will be the talk leading up to #UFC219 & BJ Penn is probably somewhere thinking […]

  • Edson Barboza’s Wife Opens Up About Her Pre-Fight Experience

    Edson Barboza’s Wife Opens Up About Her Pre-Fight Experience

    Whether you’re working in MMA media or just a fan, fights can be stressful. We always have our favorites and we all get invested. It’s easy to log on to Twitter and talk as much (or more) trash to ‘haters’ of the fighter we root for, spouting off encyclopedic facts or quality of opponents and […]

  • EA Sports UFC 3 Completely Overhauled The Career Mode

    EA Sports UFC 3 Completely Overhauled The Career Mode

    Fans spent a year and a half screaming at their televisions and rubbing their thumbs raw, fighting their friends and random strangers on the internet in EA Sports UFC 2. Even Demetrious Johnson got in on the fun against his Mighty Squad, Rampage Jackson and Max Holloway. For mixed martial gamers wanting a new experience, […]

  • VIDEO | Watch an Orc Make His UFC Debut Against Travis Browne

    VIDEO | Watch an Orc Make His UFC Debut Against Travis Browne

    When the UFC released a video about Max ‘Blue Carnage’ Carlyle, needless to say that a lot of people were confused. We learned about Carlyle’s struggles and his journey to achieve his dream of becoming the first Orc to ever fight in the Octagon. Dana White dismissed the idea that his kind would ever step […]

  • Conor McGregor’s Coach Predicts the Main and Co-Main Events of UFC 219

    Conor McGregor’s Coach Predicts the Main and Co-Main Events of UFC 219

    The main and co-main event of UFC 219 are some of the best fights all year, with the match-ups that we’ve had in 2017, that’s high praise. Cris Cyborg defending her women’s UFC featherweight title against Holly Holm is arguably the biggest female fight of all-time. Meanwhile, Khabib Nurmagomedov makes his triumphant return to fight […]

  • VIDEO | Stipe Miocic Shows He’s Not Intimidated by Francis Ngannou at UFC 220 Presser

    VIDEO | Stipe Miocic Shows He’s Not Intimidated by Francis Ngannou at UFC 220 Presser

    Stipe Miocic is about to step into the Octagon with a force that the UFC is hyping more than any other heavyweight since Brock Lesnar. After a devastating knockout of Alistair Overeem, the promotional power seems to be warranted. The UFC has found the beast it has been looking for and they needed it, especially […]

  • Daniel Cormier Hilariously Trash Talks Volkan Oezdemir Using Game of Thrones References

    Daniel Cormier Hilariously Trash Talks Volkan Oezdemir Using Game of Thrones References

    Daniel Cormier and Volkan Oezdemir stared down for the first time yesterday for their upcoming fight at UFC 220. While a couple of mild verbal jabs haven hit social media and while they were on the stage for the press conference, mostly it’s been pretty quiet as far as fight hype goes. However, after the […]

  • VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather Accuses Dana White of Using His Name to Make TV Deal

    VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather Accuses Dana White of Using His Name to Make TV Deal

    From transitioning into a MMA by fighting, to being brought on to help with ZRUFFA Boxing, there has been ton of rumors flying around about Floyd Mayweather joining forces with the UFC. These rumors didn’t get born on some forums or on Twitter, this info came straight from Dana White’s mouth. It’s info that Mayweather […]

  • VIDEOS | UFC 219 Weigh Ins & First UFC 220 Stare downs!

    VIDEOS | UFC 219 Weigh Ins & First UFC 220 Stare downs!

    UFC 219 is tomorrow! Which means we got the weigh-ins today. Check out all the fighters making weight and their stare downs at the ceremonial weigh-ins. The Kiwi @DanTheHangman takes on the Brit @Marc_Diakiese at #UFC219 on PPV!! pic.twitter.com/zH4OlJ6tyB — UFC (@ufc) December 30, 2017 Can Calvillo make it four in a row inside the […]

  • Jimi Manuwa Teases Fight News

    Jimi Manuwa Teases Fight News

    The United Kingdom’s best Light Heavyweight has been looking for a fight ever since his last one ended. Understandably so, Jim Manuwa’s bout with Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 214 did not quite go as planned. The Brit was looking at a potential title shot with a big win over the man from Switzerland. Instead, it […]

  • CSAC Tells Marlon Moraes to Move Up a Weight Class

    CSAC Tells Marlon Moraes to Move Up a Weight Class

    UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno was the last California event hosted by the UFC. It featured top Featherweights Cub Swanson and Brian Ortega going at it in the main event. Along with those two, we got a quick turn around from Marlon Moraes who filled in against Aljamain Sterling and only needed just over […]

  • Yoel Romero Returns at UFC Orlando

    Yoel Romero Returns at UFC Orlando

    UFC on Fox 28 in Orlando, Florida just keeps getting better and better. A top Middleweight matchup has been reported by the Orlando Sentinel. Making his return for the first time since losing his interim title fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 213, Yoel Romero will take on former WSOF Middleweight and Light Heavyweight champion, […]

  • Jorina Baars Calls Cyborg and Holly Holm The Best Women’s Fight Ever

    Jorina Baars Calls Cyborg and Holly Holm The Best Women’s Fight Ever

    In the lead-up to UFC 219, there has been no way to miss the accolades of either Cris Cyborg or Holy Holm. Both have laundry lists of accomplishments and present unique challenges to one another, neither of which have ever faced in their careers. As far as Cyborg goes, she does boast something that Holm […]

  • Cyborg Squashes Beef with Dana White Ahead of UFC 219

    Cyborg Squashes Beef with Dana White Ahead of UFC 219

    The New Year is approaching and it is the time for resolutions. Whether they be public or something that you promise yourself, opening up a new calendar is always an excuse to change something about your life. To say that Cris Cyborg has had a roller coaster relationship with the UFC, would be an understatement. […]

  • VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Earns Redemption at UFC 219 Weigh-ins

    VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Earns Redemption at UFC 219 Weigh-ins

    No weight issues for top contender @TeamKhabib, as he registers 155.5 pounds on the scale 💪. Watch #UFC219 official weigh ins LIVE: https://t.co/2iQmYbS437 pic.twitter.com/59GjoFZHrp — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 29, 2017 Going into this fight with Edson Barboza at UFC 219, Khabib Nurmagomedov and his entire team were sick of the tiramisu trash talk and the […]

  • VIDEO | Neil Magny Humbly Admits He Has ‘No Advantages’ Over Carlos Condit

    VIDEO | Neil Magny Humbly Admits He Has ‘No Advantages’ Over Carlos Condit

    We’ve all heard the usual pre-fight trash talk in the build-up to an event. Fighters waxing poetically about how they are going to knock out their opponent, predicting which round they may fall, or insulting their like of skills. You will not hear any of that from Neil Magny, who will be stepping into the […]

  • FULL FIGHT | Ian McCall Lost in the Most Unexpected Way Possible at RIZIN

    FULL FIGHT | Ian McCall Lost in the Most Unexpected Way Possible at RIZIN

    After a string of some of the worst luck the MMA world has ever seen, Ian McCall is out of the UFC and healthier than ever. In his first fight since January, he was set to enter into Japan’s RIZIN ring to fight smart-mouthed prospect Manel Kape. The two nearly came to blows in their […]

  • Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Nutritionist Thinks He Can Make Featherweight

    Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Nutritionist Thinks He Can Make Featherweight

    You may have saw some news yesterday about Khabib Nurmagomedov that you just couldn’t believe. In the midst of all his weight cutting drama and criticisms, he revealed that he was thinking about switching divisions. No to welterweight where you’d think he would end up, but actually down to featherweight. As crazy as that sounds, […]

  • VIDEO | Gabi Garcia Breaks Down in Tears During Public RIZIN Apology

    VIDEO | Gabi Garcia Breaks Down in Tears During Public RIZIN Apology

    Apparently Gabi Garcia missed weight by 27 pounds because her nose is blood? Beautiful angle by #RIZINFF. #RIZIN2017 pic.twitter.com/dMHuzA8cBq — Josh Sánchez (@jnsanchez) December 29, 2017 There was a huge controversy yesterday surrounding Gabi Garcia and her 53-year old RIZIN opponent. She missed weight for their bout, but not just by a couple of pounds. […]

  • VIDEO | Holly Holm Has Fun at Open Workouts, Likes Being Underdog

    VIDEO | Holly Holm Has Fun at Open Workouts, Likes Being Underdog

    Holly Holm is no stranger to big fights. Whether it be in boxing or MMA, she’s been a championship level fighter where ever she’s gone. A win over UFC Featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg would be a record setter for “The Preacher’s Daughter” which is just extra pressure added onto her against an already tough task […]

  • UFC 222 Gets A Big Fight Between Heavyweight Veterans

    UFC 222 Gets A Big Fight Between Heavyweight Veterans

    The UFC announced today that UFC 222 in Las Vegas will get a matchup between some UFC Heavyweight veterans. Former UFC Heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski will be taking on the Dutchman, Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve. The last time each fighter fought there were opposite results. For the 7’0″ Struve, he was last seen in his homeland […]

  • VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Has to Make Weight & Beat Barboza to fight for the Title

    VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Has to Make Weight & Beat Barboza to fight for the Title

    UFC 219 is drawing closer and closer. The weigh-ins are tomorrow and everyone is anticipating whether or not the top Lightweight contender, Khabib Nurmagomedov will make weight after his mishap at UFC 209. According to Khabib himself, he only has four pounds to go and that if he makes weight and defeats Edson Barboza, he […]

  • PHOTOS | Michael McDonald Undergoes Successful Surgery

    PHOTOS | Michael McDonald Undergoes Successful Surgery

    In the second round of his unanimous decision victory over Peter Ligier at Bellator 191, debutant and former UFC Bantamweight title challenger, Michael McDonald broke his hand. A break so bad that it required surgery… If you missed the picture of the x-ray, here it is: McDonald stated this along with the picture on Twitter: […]

  • Nate Marquardt Releases a Heartfelt Statement on His Retirement

    Nate Marquardt Releases a Heartfelt Statement on His Retirement

    Nate Marquardt has been in this game for a long time. We’re talking about a fighting career that spans 18 years and far before his days in the UFC. While he’s never won a belts in the UFC, he’s no stranger to titles and has a storied journey that moves beyond just gold and leather. […]

  • VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Considering Changing Weight Classes After UFC 219

    VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov Considering Changing Weight Classes After UFC 219

    Khabib Nurmagomedov is a smashing machine. He’s been fighting since 2008 and is undefeated. No one in the UFC has solved the brutal Sambo problem that Nurmagomedov poses. The only tarnish on his entire career is missing weight, resulting in the cancellation of his fight with Tony Ferguson. So far, it looks like his cut […]

  • Dana White Goes Off on ‘Hater’ Fans Who Want Conor McGregor Stripped

    Dana White Goes Off on ‘Hater’ Fans Who Want Conor McGregor Stripped

    Dana White has been making the rounds today and everyone wants to know about Conor McGregor. Going into 2018, his future in the UFC is completely unclear. On a mission to clear that up, White put his foot down and said that if McGregor does return, he’ll be defending his title against Tony Ferguson. Title […]

  • Similar to Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather also had a ‘Notorious’ face in his gym

    Similar to Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather also had a ‘Notorious’ face in his gym

    Whether you liked it or not, there is no denying that the big-money boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor had people’s attention. The fight ended up being the second highest pay-per-view event in history falling right behind and quite close to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight. The artwork of both Conor […]