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Coach Javier Mendez predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov is “never going to lose”
In the opinion of Javier Mendez, the head coach at American Kickboxing Academy, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is simply never going to lose. That, of course, means he’ll defeat former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor when they battle in the main event of UFC 229 on October 6. https://soundcloud.com/mmafighting/eurobash-w-javier-mendez-episode-1 “I’m of […]
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Tyron Woodley discusses his advantages over Darren Till
At UFC 228, which goes down on September 8 in Dallas, Texas, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will attempt to defend his title against undefeated British contender Darren Till. Heading into this fight, the 25-year-old Darren Till has quite a bit of hype behind him. Tyron Woodley, however, isn’t worried. “Who’s the fastest welterweight in […]
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Al Iaquinta makes prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight
In the opinion of UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta, Conor McGregor is in for a rough night when he fights Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. Iaquinta, who lost a short-notice fight against Nurmagomedov by decision in April, made his prediction for the fight in an interview with MMA Fighting. “The worst-case scenario [for McGregor], I […]
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Darren Till only anticipates “slight” size advantage over Tyron Woodley at UFC 228
Darren Till, who will battle Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 228 on September 8, is huge for the welterweight division. So huge that he appeared to dwarf Woodley when they met face to face at a press conference this month. Speaking at a media scrum earlier this week, Darren Till admitted […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 94 // Javier Mendez | Dominick Reyes | Curtis Blaydes
BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! We kick things off with head coach and founder of the American Kickboxing Academy, Javier Mendez. Grooming talented athletes into champions for over a decade, Javier is undoubtedly one of MMA’s most passionate coaches. We’ll talk shop with Mendez and get his take on several of his star pupils. […]
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Mike Perry spills on sparring session with upcoming opponent Donald Cerrone
On November 10, on the main card of UFC Denver, “Platinum” Mike Perry will step into the cage with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. This, of course, will not be the first time the two welterweight fan favorites have met. Earlier this summer, the pair got some sparring in in, both at JacksonWink MMA, and at Cerrone’s […]
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Jon Jones talks Cormier vs Lesnar and a potential trilogy bout with “DC” at heavyweight
It is no secret that former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones (21-1 MMA) is not a fan of Daniel Cormier. With that said, “Bones” still has a ton of respect for “DC’s” talents and believes that Cormier will have no issue getting by former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in their upcoming yet to […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson shares his theory on why the UFC is pushing Darren Till so hard
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson was not happy to learn that his most recent opponent Darren Till was receiving a title shot against reigning UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley at UFC 228. “Wonderboy” suffered a controversial decision loss to the “Gorilla” this past May in Till’s hometown of Liverpool. Despite missing weight in […]
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UFC 228 Woodley vs. Till: Fight Card, Start Time and How To Watch
The octagon will return to Dallas, Texas this month for the promotions UFC 228 pay-per-view fight card. The fourteen-bout event, which takes place Saturday September 8, is headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring current champion Tyron Woodley taking on undefeated contender Darren Till. Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA) will compete for the first time since […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson has four potential opponents in mind for his next fight
UFC welterweight standout Stephen Thompson is in the midst of recovering from recent knee surgery. The former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger was recently rumored to be fighting former division champion Robbie Lawler this January on ESPN. However, according to “Wonderboy” a fight with “Ruthless” is far from a done deal. In a recent interview […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson discusses potential fight with “brutal” Robbie Lawler
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson has been eyeing a fight with former division champion Robbie Lawler for quite some time. Unfortunately for “Wonderboy” and fight fans alike, the promotion has yet to book a scrap between himself and the “Ruthless One”. Most recently reports surfaced that Thompson and Lawler were finally slated […]
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This month’s UFC Fight Night 136 event in Russia is now set with twelve bouts
The octagon will make its debut in Russia this month for UFC Fight Night 136, which takes place September 15 at Olympic Stadium in Moscow. UFC Fight Night 136 will air exclusively on UFC Fight Pass and features an eight-bout preliminary card that starts at 10:30am EST. The twelve-bout fight card is headlined by a […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson on Darren Till’s UFC 228 title shot: “It’s crazy!”
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson suffered a controversial decision loss to Darren Till this past May in Liverpool. The loss did not sit well with “Wonderboy”, especially due to the fact that Darren Till missed weight by a large margin (3.5 pounds) for their marquee fight. In a surprise turn of events, […]
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Jon Jones ‘inspired’ by Conor McGregor, talks fight with Khabib Nurmaomedov
When it comes to the big stars in MMA and more specifically the UFC, the names come few and far between. Which in a way can make them stand out even more. One of those among the big-name stars in the UFC hasn’t been in the spotlight all that much the past few years…or he […]
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Darren Till tells Logan Paul to “f*** off” amid talk of UFC move
Over the last few days, there has been ample discussion about YouTube star Logan Paul potentially trying his hand at MMA, perhaps even in the UFC’s Octagon. Paul, to remind, recently competed in a high-profile boxing match with fellow YouTuber KSI, and apparently also has a respectable background in wrestling. Paul himself discussed the possibility […]
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CSAC executive explains why Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 has been approved
On November 24, a 48-year-old Chuck Liddell and a 43-year-old Tito Ortiz will step into the cage for a third time. The two UFC Hall of Famers and former UFC light heavyweight champions will do so in the main event of the first MMA event put forth by boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya. Given […]
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Stephen Thompson breaks down Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till title fight
On September 8, in the main event of UFC 228 in Dallas, Texas, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will attempt to defend his title against undefeated challenger Darren Till. As the only common opponent between the two men, two-time welterweight title Stephen Thompson has unique insight into the matchup. Thompson broke down the UFC 228 […]
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Renato Moicano still chasing fight with “idol” Jose Aldo
Earlier this month, in the wake of his first-round submission of Cub Swanson, surging Brazilian featherweight contender Renato Moicano called for a fight with former champion Jose Aldo. From the sounds of it, this is still a fight that Moicano wants, even though he considers Aldo a person hero. “He’s an idol in Brazil, he’s […]
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After being cleared of charges, Nick Diaz is “focusing on his return”
Yesterday afternoon, we learned that the domestic violence charges against former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz had been dismissed by the Las Vegas, Nevada District Attorney’s office. “[Diaz is] grateful the District Attorney’s office was fair and thoughtful in reviewing this case based on the evidence,” Diaz’s attorney Ross Goodman said in a statement to […]
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Miesha Tate sides with “Cowboy” in JacksonWink beef
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will no longer be training at JacksonWink MMA. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show this week, Cerrone explained why, citing a growing distaste for the Albuquerque gym’s coaching staff, and the fact that they agreed to train his upcoming opponent “Platinum” Mike Perry. This very public falling out between Cerrone […]
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Sage Northcutt and YouTuber Logan Paul trade trash talk over potential UFC fight
Earlier this month, YouTube star Logan Paul competed in a high-profile boxing match with his rival YouTuber KSI. In the wake of this massive event, there has been some buzz about Paul — the owner of a solid wrestling background — potentially competing in the UFC. “Someone in the UFC offices is watching going, ‘That […]
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Mike Perry sends intense message to ‘oblivious’ Donald Cerrone
It’s been a wild and dramatic past couple of days for the members and former members of the world-renowned JacksonWink MMA gym. And it’s unlikely to ease up now. Earlier this week on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone went in deep on the tension that had built up between him and his […]
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UFC wonders why fighters miss weight, Stephen Thompson says, ‘Because there’s no consequences’
In professional sports, one thing is always expected of the athletes. And that’s professionalism. I mean…it’s kind of a part of the gig. In combat sports, there are multiple ways for one to show their professionalism but most commonly it comes in the form of getting to the fight. And to do that, one has […]
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Is the MMA world really ready for a Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz trilogy?
Oscar De La Hoya is unearthing the golden era of MMA by scheduling a trilogy fight between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. Whether that archaeological venture leads to diamonds or dust will be heavily dependent on Golden Boy Promotions’ ability to sell a wholly unnecessary fight featuring a pair of all-time great legends in the […]
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Junior Dos Santos vs Tai Tuivasa set to headline UFC Adelaide
The new wave of young heavyweight talent continues to flow into the top 10. And once you’re in, it’s more often than not only up from there. After bursting onto the scene in the land of the big men last year, the 25-year old Australian Tai Tuivasa (8-0) quickly earned two impressive victories early into […]
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Jessica Andrade talks UFC pay, ‘It’s sad that we have to sell our training gear’
To put it mildly, fighter pay for many in the MMA world is less than ideal. And there are several reasons as to why that may be. Even some of the very best fighters in the sport are struggling to stay afloat in their daily lives. Take No. 2 ranked strawweight contender Jessica Andrade for […]
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Recent charges against Nick Diaz have been dropped
In more recent times, most of the action for the Diaz brothers has come outside of an MMA cage rather than inside of one. And it hasn’t been the good kind. Late in May, it was reported that Nick Diaz had been arrested on the count of a domestic violence altercation. The charges were that of […]
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Curtis Blaydes says he doesn’t consider “juice head” Brock Lesnar a legitimate MMA fighter
Curtis Blaydes wants the next crack at UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. If it weren’t for the upcoming UFC return of WWE star Brock Lesnar, he might just have gotten it. Unfortunately for Blaydes, Lesnar is returning, and when he does, he’ll jump the heavyweight contendership line and get the next shot at Cormier. In […]