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Dana White to Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Imagine what you and Conor would do in another f*cking fight?”
UFC president Dana White tried to convince UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov to fight Conor McGregor again in a newly-released clip. White and Nurmagomedov, along with Din Thomas, took in the recent UAE Warriors event in Abu Dhabi, one that featured former UFC middleweight Eric Spicely getting knocked out in an absolutely devastating fashion. During the […]
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MMA community reacts to Ottman Azaitar being cut from UFC for safety violation
The MMA community had some very interesting reactions to Ottman Azaitar being released from the UFC for a safety violation. Azaitar, who was slated to take on Matt Frevola on the main card of UFC 257 tomorrow, was cut by the promotion on Friday after he and his team attempted to smuggle people into the […]
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Claressa Shields gives update on timeframe for PFL debut
Boxer-turned-MMA fighter Claressa Shields gave an update as to when she will be making her mixed martial arts debut with PFL. Shields shocked many in the combat sports world when she decided to sign with the PFL over the UFC. She had been connected to the UFC for two years and had reportedly even been […]
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Dana White calls Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier the biggest non-title fight in UFC history
UFC president Dana White called this weekend’s rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier the biggest non-title fight in UFC history. UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 takes place on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. Unsurprisingly, White has already said that the pay-per-view is trending in the right direction, and it could […]
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ONE Championship announces next fights for Eddie Alvarez, Demetrious Johnson
ONE Championship has announced the next fights for former UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. The promotion announced these fights during Friday’s ONE: Unbreakable broadcast. 👑 Adriano Moraes 🆚 Demetrious Johnson 💥 Eddie Alvarez 🆚 Iuri Lapicus 🥊 Rodtang vs. Jacob Smith We’re bringing the HEAT on 7 April with THREE blockbuster […]
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Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier reach 50 perfect USADA tests
UFC lightweights Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have each reached the coveted mark of 50 perfect USADA drug tests this month. McGregor takes on Poirier in the main event of the PPV blockbuster UFC 257 this Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. These two previously met back in September 2014 at UFC 178, with McGregor knocking […]
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Ottman Azaitar cut from UFC for attempting to smuggle people into Fight Island bubble
Unbeaten lightweight Ottman Azaitar, who was slated to fight Matt Frevola on Saturday’s UFC 257 card, has been cut from the UFC after attempting to smuggle people into the promotion’s Fight Island bubble. Throughout the pandemic, the UFC has promoted a long list of exciting events on Fight Island—Yas Island in Abu Dhabi—but that’s only […]
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Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier have tense staredown ahead of UFC 257 rematch
On Friday morning, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier came face-to-face for a final time ahead of their hotly anticipated rematch. McGregor and Poirier will collide in the lightweight main event of UFC 257 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The bout will be a rematch of a 2014 featherweight fight that McGregor won by first-round knockout. […]
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Conor McGregor keeps promise, makes massive donation to Dustin Poirier’s charity
Conor McGregor has followed through on a previous promise, and will be making a $500,000 donation to Dustin Poirier’s charity, The Good Fight Foundation. McGregor and Poirier will collide in the main event of UFC 257, which goes down this Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. This lightweight bout between McGregor and Poirier was […]
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ONE Championship results and highlights: Shinya Aoki sets promotional record with sub of James Nakashima
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with its first event of 2021—and the card did not disappoint. Titled ONE: Unbreakable, the card emanated from the promotion’s home base of Singapore, and was headlined by a bantamweight kickboxing title between reigning champion Alaverdi Ramazanov and one of the best pound-for-pound Muay Thai fighters on […]
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UFC 257 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler
In the co-main event of UFC 257, Dan Hooker is set to welcome, Michael Chandler to the UFC in a really intriguing bout. Heading into the fight, Hooker is a -135 favorite while the former Bellator lightweight champion is a +105 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get […]
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Wild prop bets available for Saturday’s UFC 257: McGregor vs Poirier 2 event
A series of entertaining prop bets are available for the upcoming UFC 257 event this weekend and, more specifically, Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 2. Many football fans will know that the most common event for big prop bets is the Super Bowl, whether it be the length of the national anthem or who wins […]
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Daniel Cormier says the hype of Conor McGregor got to Cowboy at UFC 246: “Cerrone of the old would never have lost in 40 seconds”
UFC legend Daniel Cormier believes the hype surrounding Conor McGregor affected Donald Cerrone’s performance at UFC 246 last year. McGregor and Cerrone kicked off 2020 with a blockbuster main event that ended in just 40 seconds when the Irishman brutally finished “Cowboy” before the veteran was ever really able to get started. During a recent […]
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UFC 257 weigh-in results: McGregor, Poirier hit marks, two fights canceled
The lightweight main event of UFC 257 is official, but two fights on the card have unfortunately been canceled. UFC 257, which goes down on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, will be the promotion’s first pay-per-view offering of 2021. The card will be headlined by a lightweight showdown between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. This […]
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Daniel Cormier refutes Al Iaquinta’s claims regarding Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 257
Former UFC champ-champ Daniel Cormier has refuted the claims made by Al Iaquinta regarding Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 257. ‘Raging Al’ had previously slammed ‘The Diamond’ for his attempts to lure Conor McGregor into a rematch this January. “What is that guy doing?” Iaquinta told ESPN. “What is he, Conor’s fan? He’s like a fan […]
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Georges St-Pierre shares his keys to victory for both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Georges St-Pierre has shared his keys to victory for both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier ahead of Saturday’s UFC 257 event. The mixed martial arts legend and former two-division UFC champion, St-Pierre (26-2 MMA), has been masterful in his previous executions of gameplans for fights. For that reason, it is worth listening when ‘GSP‘ decides […]
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Dana White provides further information on illegal streamer bust: “We’re watching his house, we’re listening to his phone conversations”
UFC president Dana White has been on a relentless pursuit to crack down on illegal streamers pirating the promotions product. Earlier today, the brash UFC boss announced that an illegal streamer they had been targeting has been busted. “We got one. We got him! We are watching this guy right now. All you have to […]
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Frankie Edgar reflects on Gray Maynard rematch 10 years later: ‘I don’t remember much of that fight’
Together, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard gave us arguably the greatest trilogy in MMA history. As of the start of 2021, the rematch was 10 years ago. Incredibly, Edgar remains a top contender in the sport today as a 135-pound bantamweight. Yet his claim to fame came at 155-pounds as the UFC lightweight champ. During […]
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Video | Eminem tells Dana White his opinion doesn’t matter on SportsCenter
Hip-hop star Eminem took a shot at UFC president Dana White during an appearance on ESPN SportsCenter on Thursday. Eminem is one of the most famous artists on the planet and his music is being used during the promos for this weekend’s UFC 257 card. On Thursday, ESPN SportsCenter was able to get the chance […]
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Michael Chandler: ‘There’s a lot of people comparing me to Ben Askren’
Michael Chandler isn’t the first high-profile Bellator champion to make the crossover into the UFC and he surely will not be the last. Among the most notable acquisitions in UFC history, the first that comes to mind will probably be the likes of Eddie Alvarez and Ben Askren — both men that have connections to […]
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Dan Hooker slams Charles Oliveira for saying he can’t make weight to fight at UFC 257: “I’ve got broomsticks thicker than that boy”
Dan Hooker slammed Charles Oliveira for saying he couldn’t make weight at UFC 257. Originally, the UFC wanted to book Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 257 but the Brazilian said he couldn’t make weight on short notice. Dan Hooker ended up taking the fight against Chandler and glad he did, but he took […]
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Jon Jones shares more photos of “fat boy life” at 250lbs
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones shared more photos of himself living the “fat boy life” at 250lbs. Jones is set to make his heavyweight debut this summer, according to UFC president Dana White, who says he will face the winner of the UFC 260 main event between champion Stipe Miocic and challenger Francis […]
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Dan Hooker plans to “spoil” the UFC and Michael Chandler’s plans with a “statement” win
Dan Hooker plans to ruin the UFC and Michael Chandler’s plans just one-fight into his UFC tenure. In the co-main event of UFC 257, Hooker is set to welcome Michael Chandler to the UFC in a really intriguing bout. Although many top lightweights weren’t wanting to fight Chandler in his debut, Hooker knew it was […]
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Conor McGregor says cardio concerns are a “myth,” promises a “masterpiece” against Dustin Poirier
Conor McGregor has shot down any concerns over his cardio. Ahead of his fight against Dustin Poirier, many have claimed if the fight goes into the later rounds, the better Poirier will do. However, McGregor doesn’t believe that is the case as he says he has great cardio but has gotten everyone out in the […]
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Jon Jones targeted for summer UFC heavyweight title fight, confirms Dana White
UFC president Dana White confirmed the promotion is targeting Jon Jones to return this summer to fight for the UFC heavyweight title. Jones vacated the UFC light heavyweight title last summer in a bid to move up to the UFC’s heaviest weight class and make history by winning a second title. “Bones” has spent the […]
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Dustin Poirier doesn’t believe he should be the underdog against Conor McGregor at UFC 257
Dustin Poirier doesn’t agree with the betting odds. In the main event of UFC 257, Poirier is set to rematch Conor McGregor in a highly-anticipated fight. The first time they met, McGregor scored a first-round KO, but that was in 2014, and at featherweight. Entering this fight, many believe it is a lot different but […]
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Stephen Thompson sees “no need” for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson says he sees “no need” for UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. Nurmagomedov has been in a quasi-retirement ever since submitting Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Following that victory, “The Eagle” announced plans to hang up his gloves. However, UFC president Dana White has been trying his best […]
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UFC 257 PPV is “trending great,” says Dana White
UFC President Dana White says the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view is trending to be a “great” success, and that he expects it to over perform. UFC 257 goes this Saturday on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. The card will be headlined by a lightweight rematch between the UFC’s biggest star, Conor McGregor, and the division’s […]