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UFC Ottawa | Juan Adams gives scathing assessment of Greg Hardy
Heavyweight prospect Juan Adams, who is scheduled to fight Arjan Bhullar at UFC Ottawa this Saturday, is no fan of former football player Greg Hardy. Quite the opposite, in fact. Speaking to MMA Junkie recently, Adams gave a scathing assessment of Hardy’s debut UFC win, a TKO over the shockingly passive Dmitrii Smoliakov at UFC […]
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Tyron Woodley wants title shot with win over Lawler
Tyron Woodley is no longer the UFC welterweight champ, having come up short to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235. Yet he believes he could be fighting for the belt again quite soon. Woodley is scheduled to take on Robbie Lawler — the man he knocked out to win the welterweight belt in 2016 — in […]
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UFC Ottawa | Cub Swanson looks back on ‘shock’ of TJ Dillashaw drug test failure
Cub Swanson was as shocked as the rest of us when he found out his friend and training partner TJ Dillashaw had tested positive for EPO, an injectable only performance-enhancing drug. That being said, he says that he hand his teammates at Treigning Lab are attempting to forgive the former bantamweight champion. “I kind of […]
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Al Iaquinta details the special rule the UFC named after him
If you’ve stayed up to date with the UFC over the last couple of years, you’ve probably noticed there has been a little less swearing in fighters’ post-fight interviews. That’s because UFC fighters are diligently following the “Al Iaquinta Rule.” This rule was put into place shortly after its namesake Al Iaquinta unleashed a profanity-laced […]
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UFC Ottawa weigh-in results: Headliners hit their mark, one fighter misses weight
On Saturday night, the UFC returns to Canada with the compelling UFC Ottawa card. This card will be topped by a lightweight contender clash between beloved action fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and surging New Yorker Al Iaquinta. The winner will be well positioned for a shot at the UFC lightweight strap. The UFC Ottawa co-main […]
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Jon Fitch believes ‘we need some new people judging fights’ after controversial draw against MacDonald
Jon Fitch had his shot to win Bellator gold last Saturday, and many believed he had succeeded by the time the final bell rang. Fitch, who many counted out, came out and took Rory MacDonald down over and over again and dominated him on the ground. He even won one round 10-8 — but even […]
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ONE: For Honor results and highlights – Okami comes up short, Haggerty wins gold
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to Jakarta, Indonesia with the action packed ONE: For Honor card. ONE: For Honor Live Stream This card was topped by a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title fight, as the champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao sought to defend his title opposite England’s Jonathan Haggerty. In the co-main event, we witnessed the […]
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Jack Hermansson believes a fight with Kelvin Gastelum is likely next
The days of underestimating Jack Hermansson have passed. The No. 5 ranked middleweight is happy his hard work is starting to pay off. Hermansson did what many pundits thought he could not do at UFC Ft. Lauderdale. That is defeat Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in convincing fashion. Now that some time has passed, Hermansson has taken […]
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Donald Cerrone says there is a ‘big misconception’ about pay in fighting Conor McGregor
Donald Cerrone was so close to fighting Conor McGregor in what would have arguably been the biggest fight of his career. Had a fight with the Irish superstar come to fruition, many assumed Cerrone would have received a ‘red panty night’ for the occasion. However, apparently that was not the case. ‘Cowboy’ recently explained that […]
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Miesha Tate doesn’t believe Ronda Rousey is happy with her MMA legacy
“It’s very Ronda-esque,” Miesha Tate said on MMA on SiriusXM when discussing Ronda Rousey’s recent comments about the fans not deserving to hear her thoughts on her legacy. “Look, she’s not wrong even though it’s a bit arrogant but I think that’s the style that people have appreciated about Ronda. It’s not necessarily something I […]
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UFC Ottawa | Al Iaquinta now has ‘good working relationship’ with the UFC
Al Iaquinta has not always seen eye-to-eye with the UFC brass. In fact, there have been times in the past when the lightweight contender has publicly butted heads with the executives who run the promotion. Today, as Iaquinta gears up for his UFC Ottawa main event showdown with Donald Cerrone, he says his relationship with […]
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More reasons to watch UFC Ottawa
The UFC returns to the Great White North this Saturday with UFC Ottawa. Both Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta, who meet in the main event, are fan friendly fighters that always put on a show. Adding to the intrigue, these two men could potentially be going to war with each other for five rounds. The […]
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Conor McGregor says he’ll whoop Conan O’Brien and Mark Wahlberg in the same night
Conan O’Brien is one of many celebrities with a small ownership stake in the UFC. Mark Wahlberg is another. Yet former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor, far and away the biggest star in the organization’s history, doesn’t own a single piece of the pie. McGregor has been campaigning for a UFC ownership stake for some […]
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Eddie Hearn opens up on ‘highly inspirational’ meeting with UFC boss Dana White
Earlier this week, UFC President Dana White and English boxing promoter Eddie Hearn crossed paths in Las Vegas. A photo of this meeting — shared to both of their Twitter accounts — caused a geyser of speculation on social media. Were they meeting to discuss White’s Zuffa boxing venture? Could one of Hearn’s boxers be […]
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Darren Till returns to Instagram with interesting message
After back-to-back losses and a brush with the law in Spain, UFC welterweight contender Darren Till deactivated his Instagram and Twitter accounts, evidently keen to keep a low profile. His hiatus from these social media channels did not last long. Early on Thursday morning, Till returned to Instagram with an interesting post. This post included […]
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Report | New UFC PPV model derailed return of Brock Lesnar
Despite dozens of recent reports to the contrary, Brock Lesnar will not be returning to the UFC’s Octagon for a heavyweight title super fight with Daniel Cormier. After months and months of anticipation, the fight reportedly fizzled out earlier this week, leading the UFC to schedule a Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic rematch instead. Speaking […]
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UFC rankings update: Jack Hermansson, Corey Sandhagen make huge climbs
The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last weekend’s action-packed UFC Fort Lauderdale card, and as expected, there have been a handful of notable changes. Most notably of all, as expected, is the significant climb of Jack Hermansson, who thrashed Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the card’s main event. Glover Teixeira, who […]
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Chris Weidman responds to callout from Jack Hermansson
Fresh off an impressive victory over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Jack Hermansson is ready for another big step up in the middleweight division. His preference, as he explained on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, is a fight with Yoel Romero — though he’s also interested in meeting Kelvin Gastelum or Chris Weidman in his next […]
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ATT boxing coach Dyah Davis opens up on his work with Dustin Poirier
Boxing is in the blood of American Top Team’s boxing coach Dyah Davis, and so is teaching. The former super middleweight pugilist really has taken to this coaching thing. Now semi-retired, Davis, 37, still spends his days at the gym. Albeit in a different capacity for very different reasons. Coaching is something Davis always thought […]
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UFC Ottawa | Pro fighters make their picks for Donald Cerrone vs. Al Iaquinta
In the main event of UFC Ottawa this Saturday, Donald Cerrone is set to take on Al Iaquinta in a fight that promises to bring fireworks. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the fight. The majority believe ‘Cowboy’ will win the fight, but all are […]
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More reasons to watch Bellator Birmingham
The Resorts World Arena in the United Kingdom will house the action for this weekend’s Bellator Birmingham event. Let’s take a look at some more reasons to watch. A former lightweight champion will headline the festivities and a kickboxing legend will look to earn his first win as a mixed martial artist. With a total […]
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Korean Zombie vs. Renato Moicano Agreed To For UFC Greenville
In need of bigger names to spice up their South Carolina debut, the UFC has reportedly turned to “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung and Renato Moicano. Raphael Marinho, of Brazilian outlet Combate, is reporting the two featherweights have verbally agreed to meet at UFC Greenville on June 22. The report also says it’s uncertain […]
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Donald Cerrone says he is no longer chasing Conor McGregor fight
Donald Cerrone will be taking on Al Iaquinta in the headliner of this weekend’s UFC Ottawa event. While Iaquinta has proven to be a top contender in the 155-pound division, a fight with ‘Raging Al’ wasn’t exactly what Cerrone had planned following his most recent win. After ‘Cowboy’ beat Alexander Hernandez at UFC Brooklyn, the […]
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Jim Miller discusses retirement plans after UFC Fort Lauderdale win
Over the weekend, at UFC Fort Lauderdale, Jim Miller picked up yet another impressive victory, this time at the expense of Jason Gonzales. Miller, who is one of the most experienced fighters currently competing in the Octagon, has been fighting professionally since 2005. As such, it certainly seems as though he might be nearing the […]
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Odds: Daniel Cormier favored over Stipe Miocic in proposed rematch
On Tuesday night, ESPN reported that UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier’s long-discussed showdown with WWE star Brock Lesnar is likely off the table for good. With this matchup nixed, Cormier is now expected to defend his title against the man he won it from in July 2018: Stipe Miocic. The fight is reportedly nearing finalization […]
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Lethwei returns to UFC Fight Pass with WLC: Karen Spirit
The coming weekend is packed to the edges with high-level combat sports action, as ONE Championship and the UFC both have events scheduled, and Canelo Alvarez is set to take on Daniel Jacobs in the boxing ring. Yet that isn’t where the fun ends. On Saturday night (Sunday morning in North America), World Lethwei Championship […]
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VIDEO | Paulie Malignaggi finds Conor McGregor mural, disrespect ensues
Paulie Malignaggi and Conor McGregor share one of the most high-profile beefs in combat sports. Given the animosity between the retired boxer and the former two-division UFC champion, it should come as no surprise that Malignaggi had an interesting reaction when he encountered a McGregor-inspired mural out in the world. As he walked past this […]
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Curtis Blaydes sends message to Brock Lesnar: ‘F**k you’
Last night, reports surfaced suggesting that a long-discussed heavyweight title fight between reigning champ Daniel Cormier and WWE star Brock Lesnar is off the table. The reason, these reports stated, is that the pro wrestling export Lesnar has decided he’s done with mixed martial arts. Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes isn’t happy to hear this. There […]