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VIDEO | Joe Rogan becomes instant fan of Trevor Wittman’s new MMA glove design
Famed MMA coach Trevor Wittman has developed a new MMA glove with the hopes of reducing the frequency of eye-pokes caused by most other gloves. These new gloves had their official debut on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The gloves were introduced by former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, who […]
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UFC Rio Rancho | Pro fighters make their picks for Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz 2
In the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Corey Anderson rematches Jan Blachowicz in a potential number one contender bout at light heavyweight. Heading into the fight, Anderson is a -205 favorite while the Pole is a +165 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for […]
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Junior Albini among latest round of UFC roster cuts
The UFC continues to trim its roster with the subtraction of four more fighters including Brazilian heavyweight Junior Albini. The UFC released 13 fighters earlier this week including fav favorite Ben Saunders and former Ultimate Fighter winner Brad Katona, and then later cut Juan Adams, bringing the total to 14 fighters cut. Now four more […]
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ONE Championship unveils new ONE Infinity Series
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has unveiled a new series of events titled ONE Infinity Series. According to a press release on the ONE Championship website, these special events will feature “the very best the world has to offer in terms of global sports and entertainment: three World Championship bouts, a minimum of […]
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Darren Till urges Donald Trump to help him with visa for UFC 248
Donald Trump can add Darren Till’s visa to his “to-do list”, as the middleweight is pleading with the US President to sort his travel documents before UFC 248. The British fighter is expected to fly stateside to meet Jared Cannonier in the Octagon at UFC 248. The event takes place on Saturday 8th March at […]
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VIDEO | Israel Adesanya delivers impassioned speech after winning New Zealand Sportsman of the Year award
This week, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya received a massive honor in his homeland, winning the award for New Zealand Sportsman of the Year. In victory, Adesanya delivered a lengthy and impassioned speech. Suffice it to say the man is good behind the mic. See what Israel Adesanya had to say below. https://twitter.com/skysportnz/status/1227890421780578304 “How long […]
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Nate Diaz reacts after being mistaken by Miami Herald
Nate Diaz was at the center of a case of mistaken identity this week. On Wednesday, the Miami Herald wrongly linked the Stockton fighter to an alleged domestic violence incident, claiming that he had been arrested and hospitalized after brawling with the cops. Shortly after this report was published, Diaz’s team responded. Zach Rosenfield, a […]
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Dominick Reyes says Jon Jones told him their ‘rematch is gonna be epic’ after UFC 247
Dominick Reyes knows he and Jon Jones will rematch after UFC 247 and “Bones” told him it will be epic. At UFC 247, Jones was looking to defend his light heavyweight title once again when he battled Reyes. In the end, he did just that winning by unanimous decision, but some believe Reyes should have […]
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Ali Abdelaziz says Khabib Nurmagomedov will only fight ‘scumbag’ Conor McGregor ‘in the street’
Khabib Nurmagomedov will only fight Conor McGregor in the street according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz. Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought at UFC 229 where it was Nurmagomedov who won by fourth-round submission. A post-fight melee than took place leading to the Dagestani champion and the Irishman both being suspended. In the lead-up to the fight, […]
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Senegalese star Reug Reug returns to action at ARES 2
ARES Fighting Championship is coming back on April 3, and so is their breakout fighter Oumar Kane (1-0 MMA, 1-0 ARES), also known as Reug Reug. Oumar Kane, a Senegalese wrestler, made his mixed martial arts debut last December at ARES 1 against French-Moroccan fighter Sofiane Boukichou, known for his past in UK’s promotion Cage […]
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WWE champ Becky Lynch ‘irked’ by Jon Jones’ pro wrestling comments
WWE champ Becky Lynch is a little frustrated by a comment UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones recently made. Not long after his UFC 247 win over Dominick Reyes, Jones planted the seed for a future move to the pro wrestling ring. “I think it’s inevitable,” Jones told SI.com. “I’ve always respected WWE, and I […]
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Rashad Evans gives take on Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes fight
Rashad Evans has weighed in on the conundrum that is Jon Jones’ victory against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247. The former light heavyweight champion and training partner of Jon Jones tuned into Saturday night’s action at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. In the main event, Jones successfully defended his 205-pound title for the 14th […]
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Montana De La Rosa says it’s ‘nerve-wracking and exciting’ to share card with husband
Montana and Mark De La Rosa will make history at UFC Rio Rancho this Saturday as they will become the first wife and husband duo to compete on the same card. Mark opens up the card when he takes on Raulian Paiva. Montana, meanwhile, is on the main card against Mara Romero Borella. Montana isn’t […]
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Devin Clark changed mental approach to fighting: ‘I’m prepared to hurt people now’
Devin Clark has yet to get a UFC finish but says that will change at UFC Rio Rancho this weekend. Clark was expected to take on Gadzhimurad Antigulov, but the Dagestani withdrew and Dequan Townsend stepped in who fought not even a month ago at UFC Raleigh. Townsend is a natural middleweight and 0-2 in […]
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Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic betting odds released
Betting odds have been released for a potential superfight between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. After Jones defeated Dominick Reyes in controversial fashion at UFC 247 with a unanimous decision win, the question now is who does Jones fight next. There remains the possibility of a rematch between […]
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Update: Miami Herald mistook another fighter for Nate Diaz, Diaz camp exploring legal action
On Wednesday, the Miami Herald published an inaccurate article reporting that UFC welterweight star Nate Diaz had been hospitalized after brawling with cops during a domestic violence arrest in Miami. The veracity of this story was immediately called into question by Diaz’s team, who denied it outright and pointed out that Diaz has not been […]
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Nate Diaz spokesperson denies report that fighter was hospitalized after skirmish with cops
Early on Wednesday, a report from from the Miami Herald — which seems to have been deleted — stated that UFC welterweight contender Nate Diaz was hospitalized after attacking police officers during an arrest in Miami. “It took quite a few officers to hold him down,” Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina allegedly told the Miami Herald, […]
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Niko Price vs. Muslim Salikhov added to UFC Lincoln
An exciting welterweight bout between finishers Niko Price and Muslim Salikhov is the latest addition to the UFC Lincoln card. UFC on ESPN+ 31 takes place on April 25 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The card is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between top contenders Glover Teixeira and Anthony Smith. Price vs. […]
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VIDEO | Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira have first staredown in Brazil
UFC lightweight contenders Kevin Lee and Charles Oliveira had their first staredown ahead of their main event fight at UFC Brasilia in March. Lee and Oliveira had both been seeking a top-15 ranked opponent for their next fight and the UFC decided to match them up against one another in what should be a truly […]
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Diego Sanchez discusses benefits of training with ‘self awareness’ coach Joshua Fabia
After spending the majority of his fighting career with the famed JacksonWink MMA team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner Diego Sanchez cut ties with the gym and began working with a man named Joshua Fabia. Fabia, a ‘self awareness’ coach, has very little experience in the martial arts. As a result, […]
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UFC 247 medical suspensions: Valentina Shevchenko potentially facing 6-month sit
UFC 247 was an entertaining card with plenty of finishes and some exciting, back-and-forth wars. Unfortunately, as is so often the case with entertaining cards of this kind, the result is quite a few lengthy medical suspensions. This time around, that includes a potential six-month sit for UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, who decimated Katlyn […]
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Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes betting odds released for rematch
The opening betting odds have been released for a potential rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and challenger Dominick Reyes. Jones and Reyes fought tooth-and-nail for 25 minutes at UFC 247 last weekend, with Jones ultimately emerging as the winner with scores of 48-48-47 and 49-46 for a unanimous decision victory. However, the […]
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Hector Lombard says fans can expect ‘brutality’ in BKFC debut, eyes dream fight with Dan Henderson
Hector Lombard will finally make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut this Saturday against David Mundell. The two will headline BKFC 10 in Fort Lauderdale, where Lombard will get the chance to fight in his home state. Lombard decided to sign with the promotion for one simple reason. “The brutality of it. I love the […]
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Juan Adams reveals he’s been released from the UFC
Juan Adams has been let go by the UFC. On Wednesday morning, the heavyweight prospect issued a quick statement confirming that the promotion has released him from its roster. He added that, contrary to this tough moment of his career, he won’t be giving up. Spoke with the manager and I’m not in the ufc […]
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Andrea Lee explains why she’ll appeal controversial UFC 247 decision
UFC 247 was filled with great moments on Saturday night, but it was also mired in controversy when it came to the judging and the scoring of a handful of fights in Houston. One of the fights that many feel was controversial upon completion was the fight between Andrea Lee and Lauren Murphy. The women’s […]
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Anthony Smith says Jon Jones ‘looked lost’ in UFC 247 win over Dominick Reyes
Jon Jones’ former opponent Anthony Smith believes the champion “looked lost” during his UFC 247 performance against Dominick Reyes. On Saturday, February 8 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, the light heavyweight champ successfully defended his belt for a record-breaking fourteenth time. However, his opponent Dominick Reyes put up a worthy fight, leaving many […]
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Manny Pacquiao signs with Paradigm, Conor McGregor reacts
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has signed to Conor McGregor’s management firm, Paradigm Sports Management. Paradigm announced in a press release on Tuesday that they will officially be representing the boxer for “commercial and competitive endeavors.” Terms of the contract are not disclosed. However, the press release revealed Paradigm will be working alongside Pacquiao’s existing team […]
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VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal trashes Kamaru Usman’s pad work, apologizes to Stephen A. Smith
UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal trashed UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s pad work and said the MMA community owes Stephen A. Smith an apology. Masvidal will be fighting Usman at International Fight Week in July in Las Vegas for the 170lbs title. In the leadup to the fight the two have been jawing back-and-forth in interviews […]