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Yoel Romero discusses UFC 213 matchup with Robert Whittaker
At UFC 213, UFC middleweight Yoel Romero will look to claim UFC interim middleweight gold as he steps into the Octagon with streaking contender Robert Whittaker in a matchup which will see one man not only secure the interim title, but also a fight with Michael Bisping for the undisputed belt. Ahead of the fight, […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor training for Floyd Mayweather
You've never seen these moves. #Ghost A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jun 29, 2017 at 1:51pm PDT With the countdown officially underway for Conor McGregor’s historic boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, training videos have begun to emerge from both fighter’s camps. First, Conor McGregor was filmed working on a rather unusual […]
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Nick Diaz informed of potential anti-doping violation from “whereabouts failures”
UFC fan favorite Nick Diaz has been informed of a potential anti-doping violation by USADA after three “whereabouts failures” over the course of the past 12 months. Under the UFC’s partnership with USADA, fighters are required to notify USADA of their whereabouts at all times. This means that Diaz, who has beefed with USADA in […]
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Dana White believes two of his big UFC stars will never fight again
In the UFC, there aren’t a ton of fighters that really move the needle. It’s obvious that Conor McGregor is one of the biggest stars the UFC has ever seen. However, aside from “The Notorious” who comes to mind that can bring in big numbers for the UFC? Jon Jones is set to return in […]
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Jacare Souza reflects on loss to Robert Whittaker
Back in April, top ranked middleweight Jacare Souza stepped into the Octagon with Robert Whittaker for a highly anticipated middleweight showdown. Unfortunately for Jacare, who was ranked higher than Whittaker going into the fight, he lost the scrap via TKO, snapping a 2-fight win streak. Now, with Jacare ranked at #5 on the UFC’s middleweight […]
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UFC rankings updated following UFC Fight Night 112 – lightweight division shaken up
The UFC rankings have been updated since UFC Fight Night 112 took place in Oklahoma City on Sunday night. In the main event of the evening, Kevin Lee scored a controversial submission win over Michael Chiesa. Referee Mario Yamasaki called an end to the fight before Chiesa tapped, perhaps thinking that Chiesa was choked unconscious. […]
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Dana White doesn’t think Nick Diaz will ever fight again
MMA veteran Nick Diaz has remained one of the most popular fighters in MMA despite the fact that he hasn’t fought in nearly three years. After his dominant run in Strikeforce, Diaz signed with the UFC and made his debut in 2011, when he defeated BJ Penn via unanimous decision. Diaz then dropped his next […]
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Cris “Cyborg” Justino roasts Tony Ferguson on Twitter after steroid comment
Early this morning, upcoming UFC featherweight title challenger Cris “Cyborg” Justino posted an innocent sponsor video to her Twitter account. For whatever reason, this video prompted UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson – who has almost no association with Cyborg – to accuse her of using steroids. I had no idea how much harder the @VersaClimber […]
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Michael Bisping suggests Fedor Emelianenko lost because he could not use steroids
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko lost in devastating fashion in his Bellator debut over the weekend at Bellator NYC. “The Last Emporer” is often talked about in the debate of the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time but was knocked out in the first round against Matt Mitrione on Saturday night at New York’s […]
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Wanderlei Silva now calls for Chael Sonnen rematch in Brazil
This past weekend on the inaugural Bellator MMA pay-per view event, former Pride FC champion Wanderlei Silva stepped into the cage against former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen for a highly anticipated showdown four years in the making. The pair coached opposite against one another on TUF Brazil, and were scheduled to fight in 2013. […]
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Phil Baroni blasts MMA media for encouraging fighters to retire: “It’s not about you, f*ck you!”
Every time an aging fighter loses, be it somebody like Fedor Emelianenko, or our very own BJ Penn, there follows an immediate tidal wave of calls for their retirement. In the opinion of MMA pioneer Phil Baroni, who has been fighting for nearly 20 years, however, nobody should be able to tell a fighter when […]
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Steven Ray explains why Conor McGregor stands “a better chance than most boxers” against Mayweather
On July 16, on the main card of the UFC’s second trip to Glasgow, Scotland’s own Steven Ray will step onto the canvas with Paul Felder in an effort to take another big step toward the lightweight title. That title, of course, is currently on hold, as the champion Conor McGregor is focused on a […]
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VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather shows off speed, sends message to doubters
https://www.facebook.com/floydmayweather/videos/10155093936318113/ On August 26th, undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather will step into the ring against Conor McGregor in hopes of securing his 50th professional win. Ahead of the fight, McGregor has repeatedly pointed out that Mayweather is twelve years his elder, explaining that while he is just now in the prime of his physical state, […]
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Dana White gives unfortunate update on Donald Cerrone vs. Robbie Lawler rebooking
This week, unfortunate news surfaced that UFC veteran Donald Cerrone had been forced out of his scheduled UFC 213 scrap against former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. The news was a big blow to the MMA community, who had been anxiously awaiting the fight since UFC 205, where the fight was initially scheduled to take […]
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Dana White hits flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson with more harsh criticism
Over the last few weeks, UFC President Dana White has had some harsh criticism of flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, blasting the champ for campaigning for a fight with Ray Borg over one with TJ Dillashaw. During a recent conversation with MMAJunkie.com, White said that he has conceded defeat on the issue, and that Johnson can […]
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Johny Hendricks explains why he missed weight for middleweight bout with Tim Boetsch
After multiple failed cuts to the welterweight division’s 170-pound limit, former champion Johny Hendricks was sent packing to the 185-pound middleweight division. In his first fight in this new division, he followed an easy weight cut with a competitive but impressive decision win over former Bellator champ Hector Lombard. Things seemed to be looking up. […]
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Strawweight prospect Alexa Grasso returns at UFC Fight Night 114 in August
23-year-old Mexican talent Alexa Grasso entered the year 2017 with a reputation as one of the hottest prospects in the UFC strawweight division. In her first fight of the year, however, she experienced the first setback of her pro career, as she was out-hustled by the amply more experienced Felice Herrig, and ultimately lost a […]
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Dana White reveals Conor McGregor’s plan for Octagon return
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather Jr. Win or lose, McGregor will make more for this fight than he ever has in mixed martial arts. Much more. This has led many fans to wonder if he’ll even bother returning to the UFC […]
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Georges St-Pierre’s fate has been determined
Georges St-Pierre’s fate has been determined Former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre (25-2 MMA) was originally slated to make his long awaited octagon return this summer in a middleweight title fight opposite current division champion Michael Bisping. Unfortunately for fight fans hoping to watch “Rush” square off with “The Count”, the proposed fight was delayed […]
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Breaking! Tyron Woodley will defend his title at UFC 214
Breaking! Tyron Woodley will defend his title at UFC 214 UFC 214 has added another title fight! UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley recently took to Twitter where he announced that he will be defending his title on July 29 in Anaheim against top contender Demian Maia. Yeah I didn't Stutter!! @ufc #ufc214 vs @demianmaia for […]
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Donald Cerrone gives update on being forced out of Robbie Lawler fight
UFC veteran Donald Cerrone was gearing up for his highly anticipated showdown with Robbie Lawler at UFC 213, however news surfaced this week revealing that Cerrone had been forced out of the fight due to a minor injury. The UFC revealed their plan to keep the fight intact, and postpone it until Cerrone is healthy, […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 39 // Steven Ray | Phil Baroni
BJPENN.COM Radio returns at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with UFC lightweight prospect, Steven Ray. Just a few weeks removed from UFC Fight Night 113, we’ll preview Steven’s upcoming scrap with Paul Felder in Glasgow, Scotland. As the Scottish warrior prepares to put […]
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PHOTO | The Korean Zombie undergoes successful surgery
Unfortunate news surfaced recently that fan favorite fighter Chan Sung Jung, also known as The Korean Zombie, had been forced out of his scheduled scrap with Ricardo Lamas due to an injury sustained in training. The Korean Zombie posted a message on Instagram when it happened: 나는 언제든지 이렇게 다칠수 있는 일을 하는 사람입니다. 나도 […]
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VIDEO | MMA fighter with Down syndrome wins inspiring fight with guillotine choke
It took less than two minutes for Garrett Holeve, also known as “G-Money” to take out his opponent in his last fight. Holeve is an adaptive athlete from South Florida with Down syndrome and is an inspiration to other adaptive athletes looking to compete just like anyone else. According to Local10, this was Holeve’s third […]
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AUDIO | Daniel Cormier makes a ‘greatest of all time’ claim for Conor McGregor
There is no denying that Conor McGregor is one of the biggest stars that mixed martial arts has ever seen. “The Notorious” has already won by being the first to bring two superstars from the world of boxing and MMA still in the height of their careers to meet for a fight, which takes place […]
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VIDEO | Kevin Lee chats with Tyron Woodley about fighting on pooped Octagon canvas
You may have missed it, but there was an accident that happened in the Octagon on Sunday at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma. In one of the most exciting fights on the main card between Felice Herrig and Justine Kish, Kish defecated while fighting off a near fight-ending submission attempt from Herrig. Brown stains […]
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Wanderlei Silva calls for fight with someone who won’t wrestle him
This past weekend in New York City, Bellator MMA held their first pay-per view event, which was headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight fight between former UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen, and former Pride FC champion Wanderlei Silva. The fight saw Sonnen win via unanimous decision thanks to his wrestling, which saw Silva have […]
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Michael Bisping says referees need to be held accountable for poor decisions
This Sunday in Oklahoma City, Michael Chiesa and Kevin Lee stepped into the Octagon for a highly anticipated grudge match. The fight didn’t make it out of the first round, as Lee picked up an impressive submission win over Chiesa. Unfortunately for everyone involved, the fight was stopped before Chiesa physically tapped, with referee Mario […]