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EXCLUSIVE | Two-weight ONE champion Martin Nguyen discusses his dream fights
Martin Nguyen, who owns the ONE lightweight and featherweight titles, is currently scheduled for an interim bantamweight title fight with Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon on July 27 in Manila. If he wins this bout with Belingon, he’ll be the owner of a whopping three ONE titles — but don’t expect him to rest on his laurels. Nguyen […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington goes off on “completely unprofessional” Michael Bisping
Shortly after he won the UFC interim welterweight title with a unanimous decision defeat of Rafael dos Anjos, Colby Covington joined a panel of Karyn Bryant, Michelle Waterson, Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping on the FS1 UFC 225 post-fight show. While the new champ probably expected a few typical post-fight questions, what he got instead […]
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Megan Anderson shares first thoughts post-UFC 225
The UFC is known as MMA’s ultimate proving ground. And as history has shown, even the greatest and most experienced of athletes enter and can’t find their footing right off the bat. Often targeted as the biggest obstacle one can face entering into the Octagon is ‘UFC jitters’. Something that promotional newcomer, Megan Anderson showed […]
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CM Punk’s polarizing beginning leads to a respectable end at UFC 225
CM Punk was beaten, battered and bloodied in front of his hometown crowd at UFC 225, but he was never broken. For 15 minutes, MMA fans got a glimpse into the world of a man choosing to live life by his own script. Every ink blot and pen stroke led the former WWE champion back […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington ‘100%’ sure that Rafael dos Anjos was cheating in their fight
Last night a new champion was crowned. That champion was none other than the outspoken American Top Team product, Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington. Covington fought and defeated former UFC lightweight king, Rafael Dos Anjos in UFC 225’s co-main event to become the new UFC interim welterweight champion. Thus setting him up for a future date with […]
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EXCLUSIVE | After starting MMA as ‘anger therapy’, Dominick Reyes expects next year will be his year
Dominick Reyes took home his most recent win against Jared Cannonier at UFC Chile, bringing his UFC record to 3-0 overall and his MMA career to an undefeated 9-0. Following the win, Reyes shot from unranked to #11 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. Looking to return before year’s end, Reyes hopped on a call […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 84 // Colby Covington
BJPENN.COM Radio is back with a special Sunday edition! The newly-crowned interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington returns to the show with his first exclusive interview since winning the belt at UFC 225 Saturday night. High-pace and pressure on Rafael dos Anjos from bell to bell proved to be successful as Colby took the unanimous […]
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Rashad Evans issues profound statement after UFC 225 KO loss to Anthony Smith
Rashad Evans’ return to the light heavyweight division did not go as he planned. Instead, the former champion was melted by a first-round knee courtesy of his foe Anthony Smith. The loss is Evans’ fifth in a row, as he has also recently been defeated by Sam Alvey and Dan Kelly at middleweight, and Glover […]
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Amanda Nunes nunes calls for fight with Holly Holm, Cris Cyborg joins conversation
Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm was the picture of dominance in her UFC 225 main card featherweight battle with Megan Anderson, showing off a rarely seen but extremely impressive ground game en route to a lopsided unanimous decision win. With this victory, Holm effectively established herself as the number-one contender at both featherweight and […]
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The MMA community reacts to Colby Covington’s defeat of Rafael dos Anjos
Colby Covington is now the UFC interim welterweight champion — though he assures he’s actually the undisputed champion. Covington earned this lofty title with a hard-fought decision victory over former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in the co-main of UFC 225 on Saturday night. Though Covington is one of the most controversial and villainous […]
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Mike Jackson has “nothing but respect” for CM Punk, praises foe’s heart
Last night, in the opener of the UFC 225 main card, Mike Jackson picked up a lopsided decision win over former pro wrestler CM Punk. Despite the fact that Punk seemed to have very little to offer Jackson in this fight, the former WWE star’s heart impressed onlookers worldwide. Apparently, it also impressed Jackson. Jackson […]
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Dana White updates on status of CM Punk, Mike Jackson
Last night, in the opening bout of the UFC 225 main card, Mike “The Truth” Jackson picked up a decisive decision win over former pro wrestler CM Punk. He did not, however, impress UFC President Dana White in doing so. “I wouldn’t put that kid in the Contender Series,” White said of Jackson post-fight (via […]
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Daniel Cormier has an interesting idea for Yoel Romero’s next fight
Last night, in the main event of UFC 225, Yoel Romero gave up a competitive — and somewhat controversial — split decision to reigning UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. With this result, Romero falls to 0-2 against the current champ, which represents a tough situation for any contender. Romero’s situation looks even more uncertain when you […]
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MMA community reacts to Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero’s thrilling UFC 225 war
Last night, in the main event of the stacked UFC 225, middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and top middleweight contender Yoel Romero met for a second time — though Romero was not eligible to win the title due to a slight weigh-in miss. The pair’s main event showdown would go down as one of the very […]
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VIDEO | Colby Covington and Michael Bisping have heated post-fight exchange
Turn sound on. Grab some popcorn. You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/8q2QxCvXxL — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) June 10, 2018 Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 225, American Top Team’s Colby Covington captured the UFC interim welterweight title with a hard-fought decision win over former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Shortly after his big interim title […]
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UFC 225 Results: Robert Whittaker defeats Yoel Romero via split-decision (Highlights)
A middleweight rematch between current division champion Robert Whittaker and top contender Yoel Romero served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC 225 pay-per-view event in Chicago. Unfortunately for fight fans, Yoel Romero missed weight by a mere .2 lbs on Friday and thus tonight’s UFC 225 main event was no longer for Robert Whittaker’s coveted […]
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UFC 225 Results: Colby Covington defeats Rafael dos Anjos (Highlights)
Colby Covington and Rafael dos Anjos squared off for the promotions interim welterweight title in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 225 event in Chicago. Colby Covington entered tonight’s championship bout on a five-fight win streak, his latest being a lopsided decision win over Demian Maia. Meanwhile, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has won […]
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UFC 225 Results: Holly Holm defeats Megan Anderson (Highlights)
A key women’s featherweight bout between former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm and former Invicta FC champion Megan Anderson took place on tonight’s UFC 225 main card from Chicago. Round one begins and Megan quickly comes forward and takes the center of the octagon. She fires off a left but Holm replies with a kick […]
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UFC 225 Results: Tai Tuivasa defeats Andrei Arlovski (Highlights)
A heavyweight bout between former division champion Andrei Arlovski and surging contender Tai Tuivasa took place during tonight’s UFC 225 main card in Chicago. Round one begins and both men appear happy to stand and bang early on. Left hands connect for both fighter. Tai with a hard low kick. Arlovski responds with one of […]
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UFC 225 Results: Mike Jackson defeats CM Punk (Hihglights)
Former WWE star Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) returned to the octagon tonight in front of his hometown of Chicago where he squared off with Mike Jackson in the first bout of the UFC 225 main card. Both men, CM Punk and Mike Jackson, entered tonight’s contest with an 0-1 record and thus were searching […]
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UFC 225 Results: Curtis Blaydes stops Alistair Overeem in Round 3
A key heavyweight scrap between former title challenger Alistair Overeem and surging division contender Curtis Blaydes served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 225 prelims on FS1. Former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Alistair Overeem entered tonight’s contest with a 43-16 overall record while his opponent Curtis Blaydes entered the matchup 9-1. Round one begins […]
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UFC 225 Results: Claudia Gadelha defeats Carla Esparza (Highlights)
A pivitol women’s strawweight fight between former title challenger Claudia Gadelha and former division champion Carla Esparza took place during tonight’s UFC 225 prelims from Chicago. Claudia Gadelha entered tonight’s contest with a 15-3 record while her opponent Carla Esparza sported a record of 13-4 overall. Round one begins and Carla fires off a low […]
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UFC 225 Results: Mirsad Bektic defeats Ricardo Lamas via split decision
A featherweight fight between Mirsad Bektic and Ricardo Lamas took place on tonight’s UFC 225 prelims in Chicago. Round one begins and Bektic steps into the pocket but is forced to retreat as Lamas fires off a combination. Lames with a low kick attempt that misses. Bektic circles and then lands a kick to the […]
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UFC 225 Results: Anthony Smith KO’s Rashad Evans (VIDEO)
A light heavyweight scrap between Anthony Smith and former division champion Rashad Evans served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC 225 fight pass prelims from Chicago. Rashad Evans entered tonight’s contest on a four fight losing streak and sported a record of 19-7-1 overall. Meanwhile, Suga’s opponent Anthony Smith has gone 3-1 over his […]
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UFC 225 Results: Sergio Pettis defeats Joseph Benavidez (Highlights)
A key flyweight bout between former title challenger Joseph Benavidez and perennial division contender Sergio Pettis took place during tonight’s UFC 225 Fight Pass prelims from Chicago. Joseph Benavidez entered the contest with a record of 25-4, while his opponent Sergio Pettis sported a record of 16-3 overall. Round one begins and Benavidez lands a […]
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UFC 225 Results: Charles Oliveira submits Clay Guida (VIDEO)
A lightweight bout between veterans Clay Guida and Charles Oliveira took place during tonight’s UFC 225 Fight Pass prelims from Chicago. Clay Guida entered tonight’s contest with a 34-17 record while his opponent Charles Oliveira sported a record of 22-8 overall. Oliveira started off quickly landing some solid shots on Guida in the standup. Eventually […]
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EXCLUSIVE | James Krause on Megan Anderson, ‘She’s a fan’s fighter’
James Krause has had his hand involved in many ways with mixed martial arts. He’s on a four-fight win streak in the lightweight division, he’s a former Ultimate Fighter contestant, and he’s also coached on Team Miocic during this current season of TUF. Although he’s been successful inside the Octagon, Krause has been finding more […]
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UFC 225 Live Results
Get all of tonight’s UFC 225 live results on BJPENN.com. We will be providing up to the minute live results from all of this evenings action including fight recaps, fighter reactions and event highlights. The octagon returns to Chicago tonight for UFC 225! The pay-per-view event is headlined by a middleweight rematch featuring current division […]