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Chael Sonnen: ‘I would love to kick Georges St-Pierre’s *ss’
Chael Sonnen’s suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission will be up in July as his two-year ban from competition comes to an end. While Sonnen told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s MMA Hour that he does not have any current plans of returning to MMA, he did give Helwani a list of opponents that he would […]
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UFC releases statement on BJ Penn being pulled from UFC 199 for USADA IV violation
Late Monday, BJPENN.COM learned that UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn was pulled from his UFC 199 bout with Cole Miller after his admitted use of an IV to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The UFC gave the following statement regarding Penn’s USADA IV violation: The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. […]
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BJ Penn pulled from UFC 199 bout for USADA IV violation
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn was scheduled to come out of retirement at UFC 199 on June 4 in a featherweight bout against Cole Miller. Penn who last fought Frankie Edgar in 2014 is looking to make some noise in the featherweight division but will have to be put on the sideline […]
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Michael Bisping on Luke Rockhold: ‘He’s a smug ***hole, let’s be honest’
Michael Bisping will get his chance to become a UFC world champion on June 4 when he challenges middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 199. Bisping knows that this may be his only chance at UFC gold and accepting the fight with just over two weeks notice, he is ready to realize his dream by […]
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Paige VanZant following in Ronda Rousey’s footsteps to Hollywood
UFC strawweight Paige VanZant is captivating a growing fanbase as she competes on Monday night in the finals of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” VanZant’s time spent on the dance show competition has opened doors for the 6-2 mixed martial artists as Deadline.com reports that VanZant will make her debut on the big screen in […]
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Cole Miller says that it is absurd if people think he cannot submit BJ Penn
Cole Miller is set to make his first fight in the Octagon in 2016 when he steps in to face UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn at UFC 199 on June 4. Miller was given the fight on short notice after Penn’s original opponent Dennis Siver was pulled from the bout due to an […]
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Conor McGregor among three UFC fighters to make Sports Illustrated’s male ‘Fittest 50’ list
When it comes to being fit, which male UFC fighters stick out in your mind? Sports Illustrated compiled their list of the “Fittest 50” men and women (click here to see the women’s list) in sports and three male fighters from the UFC made the cut among the world’s elite athletes. For the men, current […]
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Miesha Tate among four UFC fighters to make Sports Illustrated’s female ‘Fittest 50’ list
Who do you think is the fittest female UFC fighter on the roster? Sports Illustrated compiled their list of the “Fittest 50” men and women (click here to see the men’s list) in sports and four fighters from the UFC made the cut on the women’s list. For the women, current champion Miesha Tate ranked […]
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VIDEO | Colin Cowherd says Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor will happen
Sports media personality Colin Cowherd says that the rumored fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is going to happen. Cowherd says that he received information from sources that leads him to believe the fight will take place in September. “My intel is Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather is going to happen,” Cowherd said recently […]
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VIDEO | Joe Lauzon gets slapped silly in birthday beating
Joe Lauzon celebrated his birthday on Sunday turning 32-years-old. Come Monday, Lauzon was given his present from his teammates at the gym getting his stomach slapped repeatedly and it only took five guys to hold “J-Lau” down and give him his birthday beating. Joe Lauzon is set to take on Diego Sanchez at UFC 200 […]
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VIDEO | BJ Penn submits Kenny Florian by rear-naked choke in UFC’s ‘Submission of the Week’
The UFC recently released their “Submission of the Week” video featuring our namesake BJ Penn in his past lightweight title defense against Kenny Florian at UFC 101. Penn sunk in a rear-naked choke on Florian causing him to tap in the fourth round. Penn will look to get back to his winning ways at UFC […]
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Tito Ortiz gives his take on why the UFC is worth $4 billion
Former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator fighter Tito Ortiz has had a very interesting relationship with UFC President Dana White. Ortiz and White had many disputes over the years and once almost settled their differences regarding contract issues in a boxing match but that never ended up actually happening. While Ortiz has his […]
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Renan Barao says ‘future will tell’ if he will ever fight with teammate Jose Aldo
Nova Uniao teammates and former champions Renan Barao and Jose Aldo used to run the bantamweight and featherweight divisions, respectively. Now with Barao going up to the featherweight division, chances are that the two Brazilian teammates will have to face one another in the Octagon if they are both on the same path of becoming […]
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Joe Rogan on Conor McGregor: ‘As big as he is, he’s not bigger than the sport’
Conor McGregor recently spoke with ESPN on his battle that he had with the UFC after he could not come to terms regarding media obligations for UFC 200. UFC color commentator Joe Rogan spoke with Rolling Stone about the battle between McGregor and the UFC regarding UFC 200. “You know what? I think that Conor […]
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VIDEO | Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller says loss is a ‘reawakening of the Mayhem’
Jason “Mayhem” Miller returned to mixed martial arts over the weekend at Venator FC III in Milan, Italy after being out of competition for close to four years. “Mayhem” was scheduled to fight for the Venator middleweight title against the champion Luke Barnatt, but weighed in 24 pounds over the limit. Miller was then given […]
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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 | Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller brings back the entertainment to the walk out
Jason "MAYHEM" Miller @mayhemmiller pic.twitter.com/80mifjvTQk — Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) May 21, 2016 The days of the entertaining walk outs to the Octagon or cage seem to be dead. However, with Jason “Mayhem” Miller coming out of retirement to fight at Venator FC III in Milan, Italy on Saturday, “Mayhem” brought back some of the flash on […]