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Dana White confirms return of The Ultimate Fighter, names possibilities for TUF coaches
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the return of The Ultimate Fighter is in the works and named a number of potential coaching pairs for the next TUF. White recently dropped a bombshell during a Reddit AMA when he said the UFC was working on the potential return of TUF. Many figured the show would […]
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Coach hails Yoel Romero as “the greatest athlete I’ve ever seen”
Yoel Romero is currently riding consecutive decision losses to UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, top contender Paulo Costa, and former champ Robert Whittaker, but his coach Mike Brown believes he’ll work his way back up to the top — even at 43 years old. In fact, Brown feels Romero is the greatest athlete he’s ever […]
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MMA veteran Sergei Kharitonov tried to contract coronavirus “to feel what it is like”
Bellator heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov recently admitted that he tried to contract COVID-19 in order “to feel what it is like.” Kharitonov made this shocking admission in a recent Instagram post, adding that he believes soaking oneself in cold water is an adequate way of staving off the virus. View this post on Instagram […]
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Sergio Moraes details battle with “aggressive” COVID-19
Sergio Moraes is one of several MMA stars to contract COVID-19, and he says it was the toughest opponent he’s ever faced. Consider he’s battled the likes of Kamaru Usman, Neil Magny, and James Krause, that’s saying something. “Man, it’s very difficult,” Moraes told MMA Fighting of his battle with the virus. “I never had […]
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Aljamain Sterling vs. Cory Sandhagen discussed for June 6 event
The UFC is reportedly discussing a bantamweight bout between top contenders Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen for an upcoming event on June 6. Sterling vs. Sandhagen was previously targeted to take place on the UFC San Diego card that was supposed to take place on May 16 before it was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Report: “No real talks” underway for Conor McGregor fight
It sounds like we can pump the brakes on talk of an imminent Conor McGregor comeback. UFC president Dana White recently claimed that McGregor is ready to return to the Octagon. “Conor’s been ready to fight for a while,” White said on the Jim Rome Show. “He’s in shape and he’s ready to go. “First […]
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Justin Gaethje says he needs his nose broken, hopes a Tony Ferguson elbow does the trick
Justin Gaethje has a problem with his nose, and he’s hoping his UFC 249 opponent Tony Ferguson will fix it. On May 9, the postponed UFC 249 will finally take place despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In the main event, Gaethje will take on the number one ranked lightweight, Ferguson. Gaethje earned the nickname “highlight” […]
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Dana White says May 23 UFC event will take place in Las Vegas
UFC president Dana White has confirmed the world’s leading MMA promotion will be holding an upcoming event on May 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC is scheduled to hold events on May 9, May 13, and May 16 in Jacksonville, Florida, and many assumed the promotion would continue to hold its events there until […]
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Henry Cejudo explains why Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan don’t deserve title shots
UFC bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo is days out from a title defense opposite the former champ Dominick Cruz. Beyond that he has his sights set on former featherweight champ Jose Aldo. Speaking on Tuesday’s UFC 249 conference call, Cejudo explained why Cruz and Aldo are the top of his list. “Dominick was my first choice, […]
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Brendan Schaub suggests he would fight an opponent with COVID-19
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub recently suggested that he would fight an opponent even if they tested positive for COVID-19. This weekend, the UFC will return to our screens with UFC 249, a stacked card in Jacksonville, Florida. The UFC has undertaken extensive measures to simultaneously ensure fighter safety and dispel public skepticism, but it’s […]
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UFC 249 safety protocol includes no post-fight interviews inside the Octagon
The updated safety protocols for UFC 249 during the coronavirus pandemic include a policy of no post-fight interviews in the Octagon. The eagerly anticipated UFC 249 fight card was inked for April 18 but was postponed due to the pandemic. Not one to be defeated, UFC president Dana White rescheduled the event for May 9. […]
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VIDEO | Tony Ferguson receives COVID-19 nasal swab test for UFC 249
UFC 249 headliner Tony Ferguson has released footage of himself receiving a COVID-19 nasal swab test ahead of this weekend’s event. One of the biggest concerns from critics of the event on Saturday going ahead has been the safety of the fighters involved. While there’s still no guarantee as to what the accuracy of these […]
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Henry Cejudo outlines his plans following victory at UFC 249, Aljamain Sterling responds
UFC champion Henry Cejudo has outlined his plans following UFC 249 this weekend — with divisional rival Aljamain Sterling taking exception to it. Cejudo will defend the UFC Bantamweight Championship against former king Dominick Cruz on Saturday night in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to the event itself being controversial, the decision to make Cruz the […]
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Dana White disputes Stipe Miocic’s claim that “fighting will be there forever”
Dana White doesn’t agree with Stipe Miocic that fighting will last forever after the heavyweight champion says he won’t fight during the pandemic. Daniel Cormier has been clamoring for the trilogy to happen against Miocic for weeks now. Yet, Miocic, who’s also a part-time firefighter, says he’s focused on helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But, […]
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Tony Ferguson sends message to Khabib, says he’s defending his belt for a third time at UFC 249
Tony Ferguson believes he is the UFC’s undisputed lightweight champion. In the main event of UFC 249, Ferguson will take on Justin Gaethje for the promotions interim lightweight title, this after reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was stuck in Russia. So, “El Cucuy,” said the Russian should be stripped of his belt. Now, he’s taken it […]
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Michelle Waterson plans on knocking out Carla Esparza to put her in talks to fight for belt
Michelle Waterson believes her UFC 249 fight against former champion Carla Esparza has title implications on the line. Waterson will make her return to the Octagon after a decision loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk back at UFC Tampa last October. She says she learned a lot about herself in that fight and says it proves she […]
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Dana White updates on plan for Conor McGregor
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor promised that he’d be active during his 2020 “season” while he was preparing for his return at UFC 246 in January, and then the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. McGregor had a successful return to the Octagon when he defeated Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone with a 40-second first-round TKO […]
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Dana White promises safety will be a priority at UFC 249: “I don’t wanna die”
The UFC will return to our screens with UFC 249 this Saturday, and UFC President Dana White promises safety is going to be a priority. White was asked about the precautions he’s taking for this event in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic during an interview with Sports Illustrated. “I don’t wanna die,” White responded. […]
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Stipe Miocic wants full training camp, targeting Daniel Cormier trilogy in late fall
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic says he requires a full training camp and is aiming to complete his trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the late fall. Miocic and Cormier first met at UFC 226 in July 2018 with Cormier taking home the title with a first-round KO. The pair then rematched at UFC 241 in […]
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Dana White responds to accusations of “corporate greed”
UFC President Dana White is hellbent on getting the UFC back up and running in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, starting with a whopping four events between now and the end of May. The UFC boss’s determination to keep his show on the road has led to a fair amount of backlash, much of […]
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Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang slams UFC over fighter pay
Former United States presidential candidate Andrew Yang believes UFC fighters aren’t getting a big enough piece of the pie. Yang, who recently withdrew from the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, opened up on the topic of fighter pay in an interview with Karim Zidan of BloodyElbow. “I’m a numbers guy,” Yang said. “In every other […]
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Henry Cejudo willing to “marry” Jose Aldo to get him into the US for title fight
UFC bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo really wants to fight Jose Aldo. So much so that he recently joked he’s willing to “marry” the Brazilian to get him into the US for a fight. Cejudo was originally expected to battle Jose Aldo at UFC 250 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 9. Regrettably, this event fell […]
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Dana White: Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal BMF title fight “a possibility” for Fight Island
UFC President Dana White recently divulged that a blockbuster showdown between BMF champion Jorge Masvidal and former two-division champ Conor McGregor is “a possibility” for his widely discussed Fight Island. White dropped this McGregor vs. Masvidal bombshell during an appearance on the Menace and The Man podcast with former UFC featherweight contender Dennis Bermudez. White […]
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UFC 249 | Pro fighters make their picks for Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje title fight
In the main event of UFC 249, Tony Ferguson is taking on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Heading into the fight, “El Cucuy” is a -190 favorite while Gaethje is a +155 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros […]
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Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer title fight rescheduled for June 6
Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer’s featherweight title fight will now go down on June 6 in a to-be-determined location. This news comes from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer UFC women’s featherweight title fight is officially moving to June 6, per sources. Location TBD. Also TBD whether it will serve as the […]
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John McCarthy believes second attempt at UFC 249 will be successful
Veteran MMA referee turned Bellator commentator John McCarthy believes the UFC’s second stab at promoting UFC 249 will be a success. UFC 249 was originally expected to go down in Las Vegas on April 18. As the coronavirus crisis took hold, however, the card was briefly relocated to the Tachi Palace Casino on the same […]
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Tyron Woodley set to compete on new season of “The Titan Games” with The Rock
Tyron Woodley is joining the cast of “The Titan Games,” a show created by pro wrestling legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. According to The Rock, Woodley will be joining the cast of professional athletes for the upcoming season of The Titan Games on NBC. The sophomore season will premier on Memorial Day, May 25, with […]
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Fan favorite Matt Brown returns to the Octagon on May 16
Matt Brown will return to action in a rescheduled welterweight matchup with Miguel Baeza on May 16. The UFC fan favorite will collide against “Caramel Thunder” Baeza at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The card will air on ESPN/ESPN+. The matchup was originally inked for March 28, in Columbus, Ohio. Like all […]