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ATT owner believes Volkov loss will be a ‘pivotal moment’ in Greg Hardy’s career
Greg Hardy finally got that step up in competition everyone has been clamoring for. At UFC Moscow, the former NFL star stepped up on short notice to take on Alexander Volkov, who was a top-10 heavyweight. The fight did not go Hardy;s way as he lost by decision. But, according to American Top Team owner […]
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Mike Winkeljohn says Jon Jones ‘loves’ Dominick Reyes matchup
Jon Jones is looking to defend his light heavyweight title once again when he battles Dominick Reyes on Feb. 8. For “Bones” it came down to “Dom” or Corey Anderson, but according to coach, Mike Winkeljohn, he believes Reyes posed the biggest challenge. And, it is a matchup Jones loves. “Dominick is good, he is […]
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Dan Lambert expects Joanna Jedrzejczyk to fight Weili Zhang in early 2020
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is expected to fight strawweight champion Weili Zhang in early 2020. When Jedrzejczyk fought Michelle Waterson at UFC Tampa, the expectation was that she would get a title shot with a win. She ended up earning a dominant decision win, so for American Top Team owner Dan Lambert and everyone at Jedrzejczyk’s training […]
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Josh Thomson previews Bellator London
MMA analyst and fighting veteran, Josh Thomson discusses his predictions for this Saturday’s blockbuster Bellator London event with BJPenn.com’s Natasha Hooper. During the interview, Thomson also explained why UFC President Dana White is scared of engaging in a cross-promotion fight and who he believes would win in Bellator vs UFC showdown. When asked which fight […]
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Josh Thomson taunts UFC President Dana White: ”Don’t be scared homie”
Josh Thomson explains why UFC President Dana White is afraid of cross-promotional fights. During Thomson’s recent interview with BJPenn.com’s Natasha Hooper, the former Strikeforce lightweight Champion compared Bellator fighters to the top-ranked UFC welterweights. He said: “People wanna say ‘Oh, the UFC has [Kamaru] Usman, they’ve got Colby Covington. I would put Lima against those […]
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VIDEO | Fabian Edwards talks Bellator London fight, Leon Edwards, and more
Rising middleweight contender Fabian Edwards will square off against Mike Shipman at the blockbuster Bellator London event on Saturday 23rd November. Training out of Birmingham in the UK, Edwards is currently undefeated, having beaten Jonathan Bosuku by unanimous decision in his last fight. He is one of the most active fighters in the Bellator middleweight […]
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Allen Crowder announces retirement from MMA: ‘I’ve had some memory problems’
Allen Crowder has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. The former UFC heavyweight went 1-2 inside the Octagon. Recent reports on social media suggested he was released by the promotion, yet he makes it clear he was not released and that he actually decided to walk away from the sport. “Retiring, or quitting fighting […]
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Isaac Vallie-Flagg skeptical ‘Iranian Hulk’ will do well in BKFC
During the broadcast of last weekend’s BKFC 9 card, it was announced that the “Iranian Hulk” Sajad Gharibi has joined the bare knuckle promotion’s roster. Gharibi, who allegedly weighs almost 400lbs, is expected to make his debut in 2020. Isaac Vallie-Flagg, one of the best-established competitors in bare knuckle fighting today, doesn’t see the Iranian […]
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Jason Knight open to Artem Lobov trilogy but also wants to shut up Johnny Bedford
Jason Knight is now 1-1 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship as he TKO’d Artem Lobov at BKFC 9 over the weekend. It was a very good performance for Knight, who predicted he would finish Lobov. But he believes, had he not hurt his hand, the knockout would have come a lot sooner. “I was very happy […]
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Isaac Vallie-Flagg eager for more fights, bigger opportunities in BKFC ring
When Isaac Vallie-Flagg walloped his fellow UFC veteran — and former roommate — Melvin Guillard to a stoppage win at BKFC 7 in August, he improved to 3-0 as a bare knuckle fighter. To long-time fans of MMA or boxing, that record might not seem like much, but in a sport as new as North […]
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ATT owner wants Jorge Masvidal to fight Conor McGregor or Nick Diaz next
Jorge Masvidal is now the owner of the UFC’s BMF title, and he could very well be fighting for the welterweight title in his next fight. Yet Dan Lambert, the owner of American Top Team, is hoping for something else for “Gamebred” next. Lambert and the team at ATT know Masvidal wants the biggest payday […]
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Dan Lambert breaks down Colby Covington vs. Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will finally share the Octagon in the main event of UFC 245. The two have been rumored to fight each other ever since Usman won the title at UFC 235. Yet, until now, the two sides could never agree to a contract. American Top Team owner and Colby Covington’s manager […]
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How Rich Franklin became the Anthony Bourdain of combat sports
Where in the world is Rich Franklin? Depending on when you ask that question, the answer might be Singapore, Mongolia, Australia, Myanmar, Pakistan — any far-flung corner of the planet you can imagine. As the President and host of ONE Warrior Series, the former UFC middleweight champion is almost always on the move. It’s a […]
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UFC Sao Paulo | Pro fighters make their picks for Jan Blachowicz vs. Ronaldo Souza
In the main event of UFC Sao Paulo, Jan Blachowicz is looking to make it two in a row when he welcomes Ronaldo Souza to the light heavyweight division. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz is a -200 favorite while ‘Jacare’ is a +160 underdog. Ahead of the action, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters […]
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Jake Shields not retired but not looking for fights
Jake Shields is keeping his options open. The 40-year-old has not fought since October 2018 at PFL 10 when he lost by TKO to Ray Cooper III for the second time in the year. He wanted to try out the tournament format, but at his age, he said he didn’t know if he wanted to […]
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Kevin Lee eyes early 2020 bout with Paul Felder or Conor McGregor
Kevin Lee returned to the win column in a big way at UFC 244, when he knocked Gregor Gillespie out cold with a head kick in the first round. The win snapped his two-fight losing streak and put him into the top-10 of the lightweight division. For Lee, the exact head kick was not planned, […]
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UFC São Paulo | Jan Blachowicz believes he has to KO ‘Jacare’ in the first round to earn a title shot
After Jan Blachowicz knocked out Luke Rockhold at UFC 239, many expected the Polish fighter to get the next title shot. Yet that opportunity has continued to elude Blachowicz. Instead of fighting for the title next, he’ll welcome former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza to the light heavyweight division in the main event of […]
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Johnny Walker says he doesn’t feel the motivation to fight: ‘I was sad with a lot of problems’
Johnny Walker says he was not in the right place mentally or emotionally for his UFC 244 fight against Corey Anderson. In the fight, the Brazilian suffered his first defeat inside the Octagon, losing by first-round TKO. While he is reluctant to make excuses or take anything away from Anderson, he feels he was not […]
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Curtis Millender discusses UFC release, reveals he signed with Bellator and has fight booked
It was recently announced that Curtis Millender was released from the UFC after going 3-2 in the promotion. He was coming off back-to-back losses, yet those losses were to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Belal Muhammad, who are borderline top-15 fighters. Millender isn’t upset about getting cut but does have a chip on his shoulder […]
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Muhammed Lawal believes Greg Hardy beats and possibly finishes Alexander Volkov
American Top Team coach and MMA legend Muhammed Lawal is impressed with the progress Greg Hardy has made in MMA. The former NFL star is in his first year in the UFC and set for his fifth fight in the co-main event on Saturday when he takes on Alexander Volkov. The fight represents a massive […]
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UFC Moscow | Pro fighters make their picks for Greg Hardy vs. Alexander Volkov
In the co-main event of UFC Moscow, Greg Hardy is getting the big step up in competition many fans have been calling for. He is set to take on top-10 heavyweight, Alexander Volkov on short notice. Heading into this fight, Hardy is a +215 underdog while the Russian is a -275 favorite. Ahead of the […]
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Jake Shields says Dillon Danis calls for rematch, then ghosts promoters: ‘Maybe he does a bunch of coke at night’
Jake Shields doubts Dillon Danis actually wants to grapple him again. The two first met at Submission Underground 4, where Shields won the bout via fastest escape time over the three rounds. Despite this loss, Danis still claims he’s the best grappler in MMA. Shields can’t help but shake his head at that claim. “I […]
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Bellator 233 | Muhammed Lawal targets one last win to end career
Muhammed Lawal is ready to hang up the gloves for good. He just has one thing to take care of first. The 38-year-old already retired once following his loss to Jiri Prochazka at RIZIN 15 earlier this year. Yet retiring on a loss was not easy to stomach, and he decided to fight once more, […]
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Jake Shields believes Nate Diaz’s cut should not have ended fight, prefers McGregor trilogy over Masvidal rematch
Jake Shields is not happy with how the UFC 244 main event ended. Shields, a longtime teammate of Nate Diaz, was in New York City to support his training partner in his UFC 244 fight with Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal ended up winning this fight due to a cut on Diaz’s brow. Shields did not agree […]
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Manny Muro’s message following win over Nick Newell: ‘If you think it was a fluke, try me’
According to the oddsmakers and many MMA fans around the world, Nick Newell was supposed to kick off his new Bellator contract with a victory on Saturday night at Bellator 232. Although the respect levels for his opponent were at an all-time high, Manny Muro had other ideas. Despite being as high as a +550 […]
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UFC 244 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz for the BMF title
In the main event of UFC 244, Jorge Masvidal is taking on Nate Diaz for the BMF title. The fight was almost derailed by a USADA scare last week, yet it is thankfully still on. Heading into the tilt, “Gamebred” is a -155 favorite while Diaz is a +125 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com […]
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UFC 244 | After Demian Maia loss, Lyman Good knows stakes are high in MSG
Lyman Good knows his UFC 244 fight is crucial after his last loss. Good had a chance to become a ranked welterweight in his last fight when he took on Demian Maia who was coming off three straight losses. Yet, the fight did not go as planned as he was submitted in the first round […]
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Emil Meek calls out multiple rivals for Octagon return
It’s cold in Norway this time of year, and the sun seems to set earlier every day. As the temperature drops and the days darken, Norwegian welterweight Emil Meek is feeling the urge to leave. Not forever, just for long enough to send a worthy adversary to Valhalla — and maybe get a bit of […]