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EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn praises “great champion” Max Holloway
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn is very proud to see fellow Hawaiian Max Holloway finding huge success in the UFC. Holloway, who hails from Waianae, is currently riding an extremely impressive eleven fight win streak, his latest being a third-round TKO victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 212 which earned him the […]
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VIDEO | Shamil Abdurakhimov scored a quick finish of Chase Sherman in Shanghai
UFC heavyweight Shamil Abdurakhimov scored a quick finish of Chase Sherman at yesterday’s UFC Fight Night 122 event in Shanghai, China. Abdurakhimov was able to catch Sherman with a solid left hook early in round one. Shamil would follow that strike up with a big right hand and then another left hook which sent “The […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Yoel Romero reacts to Michael Bisping’s first-round KO loss to Kelvin Gastelum
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping suffered his second stoppage loss in just three weeks at yesterday’s UFC event in Shanghai, China. After being put to sleep by Georges St-Pierre in the main event of UFC 217 on November 4, “The Count” decided to make a quick turnaround and accepted a short-notice fight with Kelvin […]
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VIDEO | New sparring footage emerges of Conor McGregor vs. Paul Malignaggi
New sparring footage has emerged from Conor McGregor’s gym battle with Paul Malignaggi. In the above video, which includes audio, we see current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor landing some crisp left hands while sparring “The Magic Man”. “Mystic Mac” had brought in Malignaggi as a sparring partner earlier this summer to help him prepare […]
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Interim UFC lightweight champ Tony Ferguson responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov
Interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has finally responded to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The undefeated Russian standout, Nurmagomedov, made headlines earlier this week when he revealed that the UFC had offered him a fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 219. To be clear I was offered to fight @TonyFergusonXT on December 30th and I accepted the […]
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VIDEO | Colby Covington issues a challenge to UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley
Surging UFC welterweight contender Colby “Chaos” Covington is “staying ready” in hopes that he can secure a short-notice title fight with current 170-pound champion Tyron Woodley at December’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas. Covington recently took to social media where he issued the following challenge to “The Chosen One”, who Colby claims is afraid […]
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VIDEO | Michael Bisping reacts to his first-round knockout loss to Kelvin Gastelum
Michael Bisping suffered his second stoppage loss in the past three weeks earlier today at UFC Fight Night 122 in Shanghai, China. “The Count” took on surging division contender Kelvin Gastelum in today’s main event but unfortunately lost the contest via first-round knockout. Gastelum was able to catch Bisping with a massive left hand that […]
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Ben Askren blasts the UFC for letting Michael Bisping fight just “3 weeks after being concussed”
Ben Askren put the Ultimate Fighting Championship on blast for allowing Michael Bisping to co-headline today’s UFC Fight Night 122 event in Shanghai, China. Askren took to Twitter shortly following Bisping’s brutal first-round knockout loss to Kelvin Gastelum where he proceeded to criticize the UFC’s decision to let “The Count” fight just “3 weeks after […]
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UFC Fight Night 122 Reebok Athlete Payouts: Michael Bisping takes home $20,000
UFC Fight Night 122 took place earlier today in beautiful Shanghai, China. The event was headlined by a key middleweight scrap featuring surging division contender Kelvin Gastelum squaring off with former division champion Michael Bisping. Gastelum was able to catch Bisping with a huge overhand left minutes into the opening round which sent “The Count” […]
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Fighters react to Kelvin Gastelum’s first-round knockout of former champ Michael Bisping
Kelvin Gastelum scored arguably the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career earlier today in Shanghai when he defeated former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping via first-round knockout. Gastelum was able to land a huge left hand that sent “The Count” crashing to the canvas and quickly put an end to the fight. Bisping […]
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Volkan Oezdemir’s camp issues a statement following his recent arrest
Volkan Oezdemir’s camp issues a statement following his recent arrest in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier today it was reported that the light heavyweight contender, Volkan Oezdemir, was arrested Saturday night (November 18, 2017) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and charged with aggravated battery. Shortly following that unfortunate news the UFC released a statement on the matter […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Al Iaquinta “Someone should have cold clocked Conor McGregor” at Bellator 187
Perennial UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta believes “someone should have cold clocked Conor McGregor” at Bellator 187. “The Notorious” had jumped into the cage at Bellator 187 in an attempt to celebrate with teammate Charlie Ward. During the incident McGregor ended up pushing referee Marc Goddard and also slapped a member of the commission. “Raging […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington plans to win UFC belts in at least two divisions
Surging UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington plans to win UFC belts in at least two divisions. “Chaos” was a recent guest on BJPENN RADIO where he revealed his plans on becoming a two-division champion. “Yeah, you know, the thing is this. I could go up to 185 (pounds), or I could go down to 155 […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Tyron Woodley on fight with Nate Diaz “It looks like the 314 trumps the 209”
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is hoping to secure a fight with former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz at December’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas. Earlier this week “The Chosen One” announced that a fight with the younger Diaz brother was fifty-percent complete and only required Nate to stop with his “excuses” and sign […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington goes off on “unprofessional” Conor McGregor
Surging UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has made a lot of headlines in recent weeks. It all started last month in Brazil after Covington scored a unanimous decision over hometown favorite Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 119. In his post-fight interview “Chaos” called the country “a dump” and said that the people of Brazil […]
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UFC officials hope to have middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre return at UFC 221
UFC officials hope to have middleweight champ Georges St-Pierre return to action at UFC 221 this February in Perth, Australia. “Listen, bottom line is that we want to have Robbie (Whittaker) fight in Perth,” David Shaw, UFC Vice President of international content said at the UFC Fight Night 121 post-fight press conference via Forbes. “The […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Fabricio Werdum defeats Marcin Tybura
A heavyweight scrap between former division champion Fabricio Werdum and Marcin Tybura served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 121 fight card in Sydney. Round one begins and Tybura and Werdum exchange low kicks early. Marcin steps in with a left hand. Werdum counters with a left of his own followed by […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Jessica-Rose Clark defeats Bec Rawlings
A women’s flyweight scrap between UFC newcomer Jessica-Rose Clark and veteran Bec Rawlings served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 121 fight card in Sydney. Round one begins and Rawlings comes out quickly. Clark gets her to retreat by throwing a flurry. Clark with a left hand and then a low kick. […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Belal Muhammad defeats Tim Means via split-decision
A welterweight scrap between Tim Means and Belal Muhammad took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 121 main card in Sydney. Round one begins and Means uses his reach advantage early landing a right and then a left hand. Belal circles out but Means stays on him. Muhammad misses with a left hook attempt. Means […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Jake Matthews defeats Bojan Velickovic via split-decision
A welterweight scrap between Jake Matthews and Bojan Velickovic took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 121 main card in Sydney. Round one begins and Velickovic takes the center of the octagon and lands a straight left. Matthews charges forward and presses Bojan against the cage. Bojan with some short shots. He switches to elbows […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Elias Theodorou def. Daniel Kelly via decision
A middleweight scrap between Daniel Kelly and Elias Theodorou took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 121 main card in Sydney. Round one begins and Theodorou immediately begins firing off leg kicks. Kelly charges forward with punches but Elias circles out and then continues to work the legs. More kicks from Elias including one to […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Ryan Benoit KO’s Ashkan Mokhtarian (VIDEO)
After being frustrated by Ashkan Mokhtarian’s fight style for the better portion of two rounds, Ryan Benoit was able to land a massive high kick that knocked his opponent out cold in round three. The devastating kick can be seen below: KICK GAME PROPER! Ryan Benoit lands a vicious knee for the victory vs. Ashkan […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Results: Tai Tuivasa KO’s Rashad Coulter (VIDEO)
A heavyweight scrap between Rashad Coulter and Tai Tuivasa took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 121 prelims in Sydney, Australia. Round one begins and Coulter immediately shoots in for a takedown attempt. He pushes Tai up against the cage but Tuivasa is able to break free. A hard combination from Tai appears to hurt […]
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UFC Fight Night 121 Live Results
The octagon returns to Sydney, Australia tonight for UFC Fight Night 121. The event is headlined by a heavyweight scrap between former division champion Fabricio Werdum and surging contender Marcin Tybura. In the co-main attraction, women’s flyweight fighters Jessica-Rose Clark and hometown favorite Bec Rawlings will throw down. Get all of the UFC Fight Night […]
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BREAKING! UFC 219 gets a title fight!
UFC 219 gets a title fight! The octagon will return to T-Mobile Arena next month for UFC 219 on December 30 in Las Vegas. The pay-per-view event finally received a title fight just moments ago as the promotion just announced that Cris Cyborg will be defending her women’s featherweight title against former bantamweight title holder […]
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REPORT | Tyron Woodley vs. Nate Diaz in discussions for UFC 219
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley could potentially be defending his title against Nate Diaz at UFC 219. Yes, you read that correctly. Earlier today BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor confirmed that Nate Diaz had started a new fight camp and was closing in on a deal which would see him return at the December 30 event in […]
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Anderson Silva releases statement after being flagged by USADA
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva was expected to headline this month’s UFC Fight Night event in Shanghai opposite Kelvin Gastelum on November 25. Unfortunately, “The Spider” was flagged by USADA for a potential anti-doping violation on Friday and was subsequently removed from the card. Thankfully for fight fans, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping, […]
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UFC legend Vitor Belfort will return to the octagon January 14 in St. Louis
UFC legend Vitor Belfort will return to the octagon January 14 in St. Louis! The former UFC light heavyweight champion, Belfort, will square off with dangerous striker Uriah Hall at the UFC Fight Night event. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news on Twitter. Belfort, Hall official for STL. And Jessica Eye moves on from PVZ […]