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UFN 88 Results: Erik Koch submits Shane Campbell in round two
A lightweight tilt between Erik Koch (15-4 MMA) and Shane Campbell (12-5 MMA) kicked off the UFC Fight Night 88 prelims on FOX Sports 1. Erik Koch put on a dominant performance at UFC Fight Night 88, utilizing his slick ground game to submit Shane Campbell via rear-naked choke in the second-round of their preliminary […]
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UFN 88 Results: Bryan Caraway defeats Aljamain Sterling via split-decision
A key bantamweight bout between Aljamain Sterling (12-1 MMA) and Bryan Caraway (21-8 MMA) took place on the UFC Fight Night 88 Fight Pass prelims tonight in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Sterling opens up with a front kick that misses. Caraway comes forward with a jab but eats a kick. Bryan lands a […]
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UFN 88 Results: Adam Milstead stops Chris De La Rocha in round two
A heavyweight bout between Chris De La Rocha (4-2 MMA) and Adam Milstead (8-1 MMA) kicked off UFC Fight Night 88 in Las Vegas. Round one was a back and forth battle. UFC newcomer Adam Milstead land some excellent counter right hands during the opening five minutes. While De La Rocha was able to secure a […]
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UFC Fight Night 88 Live Results Thread
Unable to catch today’s UFC Fight Night 88 event in Las Vegas, BJPENN.com has you covered. Stay glued to this page for up to the minute live results from all of today’s UFC fights. UFC Fight Night 88 live results: 135 lbs.: Thomas Almeida vs. Cody Garbrandt – Garbrandt defeats Almeida via KO at 2:53 […]
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EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn details the IV that forced him out of his fight at UFC 199
We would not being doing our job as journalists if we did not track down BJ Penn and ask him what everyone is wondering, which is why he took the IV back in March. “Ok do you want the short version or the long version?” asked Penn. Of course BJPENN.com always demands the full version. So we […]
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Video | Thomas Almeida vs. Brad Pickett
http://youtu.be/Laa-WQXn2vc UFC bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida was able to keep his perfect record intact by defeating Brad Pickett at UFC 189 in Las Vegas. Almeida will square off with fellow undefeated bantamweight Cody Garbrandt in the headlining bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 88 event in Las Vegas. Who do you have emerging victorious in […]
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Jeremy Stephens plans on going full ‘kill mode’ against Barao
UFC featherweight slugger Jeremy Stephens will square off with former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 88 event in Las Vegas. “Lil Heathen” spoke to MMAJunkie about his gameplan for the fight with Barao. Here is what Stephens had to say: “The mindset is ‘kill mode,’” Stephens said. […]
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Video | Cody Garbrandt vs. Marcus Brimage
http://youtu.be/v416SuNEqYE Cody Garbrandt made his octagon debut at UFC 182 when he took on Marcus Brimage. “No Love” was able to stop Brimage in the fights opening round, thus extending his undefeated streak. Garbrandt meets fellow undefeated bantamweight Thomas Almeida in the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 tonight in Las Vegas. Which fighter […]
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Video | Replay “UFC Fight Night 88” Weigh-ins
UFC Fight Night 88 takes place later this evening in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is headlined by a key bantamweight bout featuring undefeated fighters Cody Garbrandt and Thomas Almeida. Also on the card is an intriguing featherweight tilt featuring former bantamweight champion Renan Barao taking on knockout artist Jeremy Stephens. Check out the intense […]
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Photo | Conor McGregor keeps it ‘low key’ at Coffee Bean drive thru
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has an interesting perspective for the definition of being ‘low key’. The brash Irish superstar took to Instagram where he displayed how he casually rolls through the local Coffee Bean drive thru: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) McGregor is currently linked to […]
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Photo | Michael Bisping looking shredded ahead of UFC 199
On June 4 UFC veteran Michael Bisping will get his first shot at UFC gold when he steps in on short-notice to face current middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC 199. Although “The Count” has been busy filming a movie in recent weeks, the brash English star seems to be in […]
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Wanderlei Silva challenges Chael Sonnen to a fight
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was a recent guest on The MMA Hour where he told Ariel Helwani that he personally saved ‘TUF Brazil 3’ by showing opposing coach Wanderlei Silva his bank account. “The Axe Murderer” denied Sonnen’s recent claims in a video posted to Facebook, where he credited his coach Rafael Cordeiro […]
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Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem headlines UFC 203 in Cleveland
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will have home field advantage when he defends his title for the first time against number one contender Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC 203. The UFC announced the news on Twitter just moments ago: https://twitter.com/ufc/status/735636718406111233 Stipe Miocic became the UFC champion earlier this month in Brazil when […]
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EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn addresses his fans about the USADA IV violation
Yesterday it was announced that former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn had been pulled from his scheduled UFC 199 bout with Cole Miller due to a USADA IV violation. We caught up with the UFC Hall of Fame fighter earlier today to discuss the USADA violation and what will come next in the […]
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RIZIN CEO: Conor McGregor would do fantastic in Japan
RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara believes that current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor would be a huge draw if he fought in Japan. The former PRIDE FC boss told MMAFighting.com that both Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey would be huge draws if they fought in Japan. His words: “He would do fantastic,” Sakakibara said through an […]
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Junior dos Santos has a message for Ben Rothwell
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos picked up an impressive decision victory over Ben Rothwell in the main event of UFC Fight Night 86 this past April. Following his loss to “JDS”, Rothwell stated that taking the fight was “strategically stupid”, as dos Santos was coming off of a loss. “Cigano” responded to Rothwell’s […]
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Report: Despite setback in Stockton, UFC is still targeting Diaz vs. McGregor rematch for UFC 202
The UFC is trying to put together a Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rematch for their UFC 202 pay-per-view card later this summer. The UFC bosses had a ‘good meeting’ with Conor McGregor earlier this week in Los Angeles, but apparently hit a speed-bump when they met with Nate Diaz in Stockton, California. According to […]
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Video | Watch Luke Rockhold defeat Chris Weidman at UFC 194
https://youtu.be/BbuYtY_hjmU Luke Rockhold became the UFC’s middleweight champion this past December when he stopped Chris Weidman in the co-main event of UFC 194. Rockhold and Weidman were set to rematch at next month’s UFC 199 event in Los Angeles, however, Chris was forced to withdraw from the fight after he suffered a neck injury. Stepping […]
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Tarec Saffiedine is likely out of next weekend’s fight with Rick Story
The UFC’s injury woes continue as it is being reported that Tarec Saffiedine has suffered an injury which will likely force him out of his scheduled bout with Rick Story at next weekend’s UFC Fight Night 88 event. Saffiedine has not been officially ruled off the card just yet, however, the promotion is doing its […]
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Dan Henderson: “I’m almost ready to retire”
Dan Henderson will fight the final bout of his current UFC contract when he squares off with former Bellator champ Hector Lombard at UFC 199 on June 4 in Los Angeles. The 45-year-old mixed martial arts legend recently spoke to MMAJunkie Radio where he admitted that he is about ready to hang up the gloves. […]
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Dennis Bermudez now holds a Guinness World Record
UFC featherweight contender Dennis Bermudez now holds a Guinness World Record. Bermudez made the record books for drinking a litre of lemon juice through a straw in only 22.75 seconds. Dennis spoke to MMAJunkie about his accomplishment: “I didn’t think I could do it, but when it’s game time, I show up.” “In my head, […]
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Conor McGregor: ‘Mayweather needs me, I don’t need him’
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was interviewed by ESPN on Sunday where he discussed a possible boxing match with retired fighter Floyd Mayweather. Here is what “Mystic Mac” had to say on the subject (as transcribed by MMAFighting.com): “It was him that leaked the rumor,” McGregor said. “He gets $100 million, and I get $7 […]
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Cris Cyborg wants a boxing fight on the same card as ‘McGregor vs. Mayweather’
Invicta FC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg made a statement in her UFC debut earlier this month at UFC 198 when she defeated Leslie Smith via TKO in the very first-round. The feared Brazilian striker has heard the rumors about a possible boxing match between retired champion Floyd Mayweather and current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. […]
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Video | Conor McGregor talks to ESPN about his issues with the UFC
https://youtu.be/U2ZcqDQDwQE UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was interviewed by ESPN where he opened up about his ‘publicized civil war’ with the UFC. The brash Irish superstar has been in discussions with the UFC about a possible rematch with Nate Diaz which would take place at UFC 202 later this summer. “Mystic Mac” says he is […]
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Conor McGregor discusses ‘publicized civil war’ with UFC
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor spoke with ESPN on Sunday, where he opened up about his ‘publicized civil war’ with the UFC over UFC 200. Here is what “Mystic Mac” had to say (as transcribed by MMAFighting.com): “I was in a time where I was like, figuring out something,” McGregor said. “I didn’t just shut […]
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Video | Rameau Sokoudjou KO’s Matt Hamill at Venator FC
Former UFC veterans Rameau Sokoudjou and Matt Hamill squared off at this weekend’s Venator FC event in Milan, Italy. As you can see in the video below, Sokoudjou was able to knockout Hamill after landing this viscous combo. (Video from Zombie Prophet): https://twitter.com/ZPGIFs/status/734132937369767936 Do you think this is the end of the road for Matt […]
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Video | Conor McGregor discusses last night’s meeting with Dana and Lorenzo
https://youtu.be/iedoTgGI7cg UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was a guest on ESPN’s SportsCenter late Thursday night, where he detailed his recent business meeting with Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta. “Mystic Mac” had dinner with the UFC bosses on Wednesday evening in Los Angeles and told ESPN that his relationship with the UFC is currently “in a […]
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Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping agree to fight on Twitter
Yesterday evening news broke that former UFC middleweight title holder Chris Weidman had suffered an injury and was forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC 199 rematch with current champion Luke Rockhold on June 4 in Los Angeles. Shortly after the news broke, multiple fighters took to Twitter to ask for the short-notice fight with […]