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Jorge Masvidal’s manager suggests Kamaru Usman is upset that ‘Gamebred’ is getting all the media attention
MMA manager Abe Kawa has suggested that Kamaru Usman isn’t happy with Jorge Masvidal receiving all of the media attention ahead of their UFC 251 main event this Saturday. Ever since “Gamebred” stepped in to replace Gilbert Burns and challenge Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship, the media has been dying to get a glimpse […]
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VIDEO | Get your first look inside the UFC Fight Island arena
Footage has emerged from inside the arena on UFC Fight Island, where Saturday’s UFC 251 card and three subsequent events will occur. See this footage, which comes from Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, below: This is what #UFCFightIsland will look like @MMAFighting pic.twitter.com/H6xKRCWAEx — Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) July 9, 2020 As you can see, Fight […]
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Ben Askren not surprised by Mike Perry’s recent actions: “Dude is a loose cannon”
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren has said he isn’t surprised by the recent actions of controversial UFC fighter Mike Perry. Footage emerged last night of Perry, who recently beat Mickey Gall in a decisive unanimous decision, getting into a fight with a man before going on a verbal tirade to both those in attendance and […]
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Report | Mike Perry allegedly assaulted three individuals, could face theft charges
Mike Perry allegedly assaulted three individuals at a restaurant and could also reportedly face theft charges. Yesterday, a video was released of the welterweight punching an older man. Twitter user @MMAEejit posted the video on his social media, showing Perry arguing with a woman as he left the restaurant. The incident escalated as the 28-year […]
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Daniel Cormier explains why Jorge Masvidal is in a “no-lose situation” at UFC 251
Daniel Cormier believes Jorge Masvidal is in a no-lose situation when he fights Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Masvidal is entering this fight on just six days notice and is a sizeable underdog. Many people are picking against him and counting him out, yet for Cormier, he believes even if “Gamebred” loses, his stock doesn’t […]
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VIDEO | Mike Perry involved in bar fight, caught dropping man with punch
UFC welterweight Mike Perry was allegedly involved in a recent bar fight that was captured on video and posted and social media. Twitter user @MMAEejit posted the video on his social media on Wednesday night. The user added that the video was from last night, though we don’t know for sure when the incident in […]
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Ben Askren says he is the one who put “the spotlight” on Jorge Masvidal: “I let him shine”
Ben Askren believes he played a major part in Jorge Masvidal’s rise to superstardom. After “Gamebred” knocked out Darren Till in the main event of UFC London, “Funky” was taking shots at Masvidal to try and get him to accept the fight. After several jabs, it worked and the two fought at UFC 239 where […]
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Volkan Oezdemir plans on making a “statement” with KO win over Jiri Prochazka to get into title conversation
Volkan Oezdemir knows his UFC 251 fight against the promotional newcomer, Jiri Prochazka, will end by knockout. Prochazka is the former RIZIN light heavyweight champ and both he and Oezdemir are known as knockout artists. Yet, for the Swiss native, he says when the fight was originally offered he didn’t love the idea of fighting […]
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Jorge Masvidal drawing big betting action heading into UFC 251: “Masvidal is the new Conor McGregor”
UFC welterweight superstar Jorge Masvidal is drawing big betting action heading into UFC 251, with bettors laying Conor McGregor kind of money on him. Masvidal takes on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251, filling in on short notice for Gilbert Burns. According to BestFightOdds.com, Usman is currently as high […]
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Brendan Schaub on Geoff Neal working at Texas Steakhouse: ‘It’s such a bad look for the UFC’
Brendan Schaub has weighed in on UFC welterweight Geoff Neal having to return to his job at Texas Steakhouse. Back in Dec. 2019, Neal turned in a statement-making win over Mike Perry. Neal dusted “Platinum” in the opening round, which is a feat not often accomplished against someone as tough as Perry. While many expected […]
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Alexander Volkanovski: Max Holloway is “being a bit of a sore loser”
Alexander Volkanovski feels that Max Holloway is “being a bit of a sore loser” ahead of their UFC 251 featherweight title fight. Volkanovski defeated Holloway by decision in December, claiming the UFC featherweight title for himself. In the lead-up to the pair’s Saturday night rematch, Holloway has made a few disparaging remarks about his rival’s […]
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Bellator set to return on July 24 for first show since February
Bellator is set to hold its first show since February as the promotion is scheduled to make its return to your television screens on July 24. Sherdog.com reported that Bellator is scheduled to return on July 24 with an event from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. According to the report, the event is […]
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Uriah Hall plans to “go after” Yoel Romero and earn a middleweight title shot
UFC middleweight Uriah Hall has outlined his strategy as he prepares to go head to head with top contender Yoel Romero next month. The former Ultimate Fighter finalist has had his fair share of ups and downs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but with three wins in his last four fights, it appears as if […]
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UFC 251 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 2 title fight
In the co-main event of UFC 251 on Fight Island, Alex Volkanovski looks to defend his featherweight belt when he rematches Max Holloway. Heading into the fight, the champ is a -230 favorite while the Hawaiian in Holloway is a +180 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get […]
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Jorge Masvidal comments on “trippy” close encounter with Kamaru Usman at hotel
On Monday, UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman and his challenger Jorge Masvidal nearly came face-to-face at their hotel in Abu Dhabi. See this tense moment below: Close call 😬 #UFC251 pic.twitter.com/t75zOCcH0a — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 7, 2020 Speaking on SportsCenter on Tuesday Night, Masvidal reacted to this near-miss with Usman. “I didn’t know about […]
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Jake Shields on COVID-19 Fight Island shake-ups: “Maybe it’s time for healthy people to stop being scared of this virus”
Former UFC welterweight title contender Jake Shields reacted on social media after COVID-19 led to several Fight Island bouts being scrapped. Numerous bouts set to take place this month have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the most prominent being the scheduled UFC 251 main event between UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Gilbert […]
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Andreas Michailidis eager to put Greece on the MMA map
Greece has not been a hotspot for fighters lately, but mixed martial arts was basically born there in 648 BC, when Pankration was introduced for the first time as an Olympic sport. Andreas Michailidis is here to change this trend. The 31-year-old fighter just signed with the UFC, stepping in on just 10 days’ notice […]
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Jorge Masvidal gives examples of Kamaru Usman’s “multiple personalities”
Jorge Masvidal claims UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who he’ll fight in the main event of UFC 251 this Saturday, has “multiple personalities.” Masvidal made this claim on Twitter on Wednesday, pointing to the way Usman travels as an example. Multiple personalities of Kamarudeen Usman on full display during fight week. Rode in on dana […]
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Joe Rogan rails against win bonuses in MMA: “I just don’t think it’s fair”
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan is not a fan of win bonuses in combat sports. In combat sports, particularly in mixed martial arts, it’s typical for fighters to be paid a flat rate for competing, and then an additional figure (oftentimes the same amount) if they win. During a conversation with former UFC heavyweight Josh […]
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Jessica Andrade looks to silence her critics with second win over Rose Namajunas at UFC 251
Jessica Andrade plans on shutting down any doubters by sealing her second win against Rose Namajunas at UFC 251. The fighters first faced off at UFC 237 when Andrade managed to score a TKO in the second round. Many felt the strawweight’s statement knockout win was a fluke. Now, the 28-year is old is ready […]
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Alexander Volkanovski rejects Henry Cejudo superfight talk: “I don’t want to put my division on hold”
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has responded to talk of a superfight with former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champ Henry Cejudo. Cejudo retired back in May, shortly after a successful bantamweight title fight against Dominick Cruz. Since then, he’s maintained that there are only a few fights that will lure him out of retirement, such […]
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Report: Paul Felder pulled from Fight Island commentary as a precaution
According to Michael Bisping, Paul Felder has been pulled from his commentary gigs on UFC Fight Island as a precaution. Felder was scheduled to commentate all four Fight Island cards, starting with UFC 251 this Saturday, and concluding with UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till on July 25. Regrettably, he’s apparently been pulled from those […]
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Jorge Masvidal reacts to coach Mike Brown’s positive COVID-19 test: We’re “devastated”
Jorge Masvidal will not have his head coach Mike Brown in his corner when he takes on Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 this Saturday night. On Monday, news surfaced that Brown had tested positive for COVID-19, which prevented him from flying to Abu Dhabi to corner Masvidal in his fight with Usman. Considering this fight […]
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Mike Perry purchases new 4Runner for girlfriend Latory Gonzalez
Mike Perry has decided the best way to spend his UFC earnings is by purchasing a new 4Runner for his girlfriend, Latory Gonzalez. On June 27, the welterweight faced off against Mickey Gall. Instead of a traditional corner team, Perry only had his girlfriend in his corner between rounds. The 28-year old explained the decision […]
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Mike Brown “heartbroken” that positive COVID-19 test will prevent him from cornering Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251
American Top Team coach Mike Brown has reacted to his positive COVID-19 test that will stop him from cornering Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night. The news broke yesterday that Brown, who has been a long-time coach and friend of Masvidal, will not be able to be by his side in what many believe to be […]
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Dustin Poirier says Jorge Masvidal was training for Kamaru Usman this whole time: “He’s in fight shape”
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier says that Jorge Masvidal was in the gym training every day just in case the Kamaru Usman fight became available. Masvidal was set to fight Usman for the UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 251 but the promotion had difficulties coming together on the financials and eventually […]
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Henry Cejudo slams “overrated” Sean O’Malley, claims a “minor league wrestler” would beat him
Henry Cejudo isn’t buying the hype surrounding Sean O’Malley. O’Malley is currently undefeated as a pro and coming off a highlight-reel knockout win over Eddie Wineland at UFC 250. Following the win, many fans were ready to match him up with Cody Garbrandt or other top fighters. Yet, according to former UFC flyweight and bantamweight […]
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Jorge Masvidal plans to leave Kamaru Usman “unconscious for a long time” at UFC 251
Jorge Masvidal is planning to end his fight with Kamaru Usman violently. Masvidal is taking this fight on just days notice but says that is plenty of time to beat up a “bum” like Usman. So, according to “Gamebred” he expects to baptize Usman to win the welterweight title. “Me baptizing his ass in front […]