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Stephen Thompson knows he has been hit harder than Anthony Pettis’ KO punch
Stephen Thompson suffered the first knockout loss of his MMA career to Anthony Pettis on Saturday night in Nashville. After seemingly dominating the opening few mintues of the fight, ‘Wonderboy’ was caught with a superman punch from Anthony Pettis with just five seconds left in the second round. It was a clean punch that knocked […]
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The biggest winners from UFC Nashville
UFC on ESPN+ 6, otherwise known as UFC Nashville, was definitely an entertaining card even though eight fights went to the judges. Despite having names like Anthony Pettis, Stephen Thompson and Curtis Blaydes at the top of the bill, the card did lack some star power. However, there was still a number of intriguing matchups […]
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UFC Nashville bonuses: Anthony Pettis rewarded for dazzling KO win
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the 12-fight UFC Nashville card. Although the card produced a handful of forgettable contests, it also included some jaw-dropping finishes and back-and-forth scraps. The fighters behind those fights were well rewarded. Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who shocked onlookers by knocking out two-time welterweight […]
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What’s next for UFC Nashville main and co-main event fighters?
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the exciting UFC Nashville card. In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis met to settle their differences inside the Octagon. Meanwhile, in the main event, Anthony Pettis moved up to welterweight to take on Stephen Thompson. Ultimately, Blaydes beat Willis by unanimous decision […]
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Dana White provides update on UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight title picture
Dana White wants current men’s flyweight champion Henry Cejudo to fight Marlon Moraes for the promotions vacant bantamweight title. The UFC President, White, laid out his plans for the promotions flyweight and bantamweight title picture during tonight’s UFC Nashville post-fight press conference. “I now have a plan. I didn’t have a plan before but now […]
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Pros react to Anthony Pettis finishing Stephen Thompson
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. The bout marked Pettis’ first appearance at welterweight in over a decade. “Showtime” was last seen in action at October’s UFC 229 event, where he suffered a TKO loss to Tony Ferguson in a “fight of the night” performance. […]
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Pros react to Curtis Blaydes dominant decision win over Justin Willis at UFC Nashville
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between division staples Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after having his five-fight win streak snapped at the hands of Francis Ngannou this past November. As for “Big Pretty”, Justin Willis (8-1 MMA) came in to this evenings co-main […]
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UFC Nashville Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Justin Willis (Highlights)
A heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Justin Willis and Curtis Blaydes co-headlined tonight’s UFC Nashville event at Bridgestone Arena. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) recently had his impressive five-fight win streak come to an end at the hands of knockout artist Francis Ngannou. Prior to the setback, Blaydes was coming off a TKO victory over […]
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UFC Nashville Results: Maycee Barber stops JJ Aldrich in Round 2 (Video)
A women’s Flyweight bout between Maycee Babeer and JJ Aldrich kicked off tonight’s UFC Nashville main card. The 20-year-old, Barber, entered tonight’s contest sporting an undefeated professional record of 6-0. Round one begins and Aldrich lands a jab to get things started. Maycee circles but Aldrich pressures. A hard left from Aldrich drops Barber. Maycee […]
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UFC Nashville Results: Anthony Pettis KO’s Stephen Thompson (Video)
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Anthony Pettis will be returning to welterweight for the first time since 2008 for tonight’s contest with “Wonderboy”. “Showtime” was last seen in action at October’s UFC 229 event, where he […]
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UFC Nashville: Pettis vs. Thompson Live Results & Highlights
The octagon will be under the bright lights of Bridgestone Arena this evening for UFC Nashville: Pettis vs. Thompson. The event is headlined by a welterweight bout featuring former division title challenger Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. Pettis will fight at welterweight for the first time since 2008 when he squares […]
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UFC Nashville weigh-in results: Pettis heavier than Wonderboy, one fighter misses mark
Tomorrow night, the UFC will return to our screens with the compelling UFC Nashville card. This card will be topped by an unexpected but undeniably compelling clash of strikers, as former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis moves up to welterweight to battle two-time title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. The UFC Nashville co-headliner, meanwhile, will occur in […]
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If he beats Anthony Pettis at UFC Nashville, Stephen Thompson wants fight with Robbie Lawler next
Stephen Thompson still has Robbie Lawler on his mind “Wonderboy” asked for a fight with “Ruthless” last year only instead to see Lawler face off against Ben Askren at UFC 235. While he still needs to take care of business against Anthony Pettis this Saturday, Thompson is still interested in that fight and would love […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Pro fighters make their picks for Anthony Pettis vs Stephen Thompson fight
The Octagon heads to Nashville, Tennessee this weekend, with a very interesting welterweight matchup in the main event. Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will be moving up in weight to challenge former welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson. Ahead of this welterweight fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the […]
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EXCLUSIVE | John Makdessi wants ‘to give the fans excitement’ at UFC Nashville
The Octagon heads to Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday and on the main card will be Canadian John Makdessi taking on Jesus Pinedo. For Makdessi it has been a long road to get to the Octagon after having to pull out of UFC 231 with an injury. “It was just like a nightmare, you know. Obviously, […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Reebok Outfitting Pay: Artem Lobov takes home $2,500
Last night’s UFC Fight Night 108 event in Nashville delivered with some very exciting scraps and memorable finishes. In the evening’s main event, featherweight fighters Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov went to war, exchanging bombs for the better part of twenty five minutes. After the horn sounded to end round five, the bout was left […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Cub Swanson defeats Artem Lobov (Highlights)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Cub Swanson vs. Artem Lobov A featherweight scrap between Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov served as the main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 fight card in Nashville. Round one begins and Swanson lands a low kick to start things off. He circles and lands another. Lobov leaps in […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Al Iaquinta KO’s Diego Sanchez (VIDEO)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Diego Sanchez vs. Al Iaquinta A lightweight bout between former title challenger Diego Sanchez and Al Iaquinta served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 fight card in Nashville. Round one begins and Sanchez charges forward quickly. He lands a low kick to start things off. He […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Ovince Saint Preux submits Marcos Rogerio de Lima (Video)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Ovince Saint Preux A light heavyweight scrap between Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Ovince Saint Preux took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville. Round one begins and de Lima throws a heavy low kick that misses the mark. He attempts […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: John Dodson defeats Eddie Wineland (Highlights)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: John Dodson vs. Eddie Wineland A key bantamweight scrap between John Dodson and Eddie Wineland took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville. Round one begins and Dodson comes forward with a front kick that misses. Wineland is pawing with his jab early. Dodson goes to […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Stevie Ray defeats Joe Lauzon (Highlights)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Joe Lauzon vs. Stevie Ray A lightweight scrap between veteran Joe Lauzon and Stevie Ray took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville. Round one begins and Joe Lauzon is able to catch an early kick from Ray and pushes the Scottish fighter against the cage. […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Mike Perry brutally KO’s Jake Ellenberger (VIDEO)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Jake Ellenberger vs. Mike Perry A welterweight scrap between Jake Ellenberger and Mike Perry kicked off tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 main card in Nashville. Round one begins and Perry opens things up with a kick. Ellenberger circles and then shoots in and score a takedown. Perry is able to […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Thales Leites defeats Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Thales Leites vs. Sam Alvey A middleweight scrap between former title challenger Thales Leites and surging contender Sam Alvey served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 prelims in Nashville. Round one begins and Leites lands a huge leg kick to start. He follows that up with […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Brandon Moreno submits Dustin Ortiz (VIDEO)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Brandon Moreno vs. Dustin Ortiz A flyweight tilt between Brandon Moreno and Dustin Ortiz took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 prelims in Nashville. Round one begins and Ortiz comes forward and is able to push Moreno against the fence. Ortiz looks to score a takedown. Moreno scrambles to […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Scott Holtzman defeats Michael McBride (Highlights)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Scott Holtzman vs. Michael McBride A lightweight scrap between Scott Holtzman and Michael McBride took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 prelims in Nashville. Round one begins and McBride lands a low kick to get things started. He follows up with a kick to the body. Holtzman leaps in […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Danielle Taylor defeats Jessica Penne (Highlights)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Jessica Penne vs. Danielle Taylor A strawweight bout between former title challenger Jessica Penne and Danielle Taylor kicked off the UFC Fight Night 108 prelims on FS2. Round one begins and Taylor lands a jab followed by a leg kick. Penne circles out and then comes forward with a kick […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Alexis Davis def. Cindy Dandois via decision
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Cindy Dandois vs. Alexis Davis A women’s bantamweight scrap between Cindy Dandois and former title challenger Alexis Davis served as the featured bout of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 Fight Pass prelims in Nashville. Round one begins and both women are happy to stand and trade early. Davis lands a […]
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UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Bryan Barberena TKO’s Joe Proctor (VIDEO)
UFC Fight Night 108 Results: Bryan Barberena vs. Joe Proctor A welterweight scrap between Bryan Barberena and Joe Proctor took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night 108 Fight Pass prelims in Nashville. Round one begins and Barberena misses with an early low kick attempt. Proctor moves forward and presses Bryan against the cage. Barberena connects […]