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Report: Putin tested Conor McGregor’s Proper 12 whiskey for poison
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, various reports have emerged exploring the relationship between Conor McGregor and Vladimir Putin. The UFC star was a guest of the Russian president when the pair met at the FIFA World Cup in Moscow in 2018. They posed for photographs together as the Irishman put his arm around the […]
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Damon Jackson foresees a submission win over “durable” Kamuela Kirk, wants a ranked opponent next
Damon Jackson is excited for his UFC Vegas 50 matchup against Kamuela Kirk. Jackson is coming off a decision win over Charles Rosa and although Kirk only has one fight in the UFC, it was a win over Makwan Amirkhani, who is a known name. Stylistically, Jackson also believes this is a very fun fight […]
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Video: Conor McGregor shows off slick hands in latest training clip
Conor McGregor appears to be well on his way to fighting shape and was seen letting his hands go in his latest training video. The Irishman is readying himself for a UFC comeback following a severely broken ankle injury suffered during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Mac’ looked back on track in his […]
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Michael Bisping unhappy with lack of corner stoppages in MMA: “There could be lifelong injuries”
Michael Bisping has given his opinion on the lack of corner stoppages in MMA. ‘The Count’ was on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani to discuss a variety of topics. One that came up was last weekend’s UFC 272 bout between Rafael dos Anjos and Renato Moicano. The fight came under a lot of scrutiny […]
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Jorge Masvidal shows damage from Colby Covington eyepokes at UFC 272: “All good you cheating f*ck”
Jorge Masvidal has decided to show off his injuries from a nasty eyepoke he got last weekend. ‘Gamebred’ faced Colby Covington in the headlining bout of UFC 272. The bout didn’t go well for the inaugural BMF champion, as he was dominated and lost the fight via unanimous decision. In the aftermath of the fight, […]
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Ali Abdelaziz blasts “coward” Canelo Alvarez, says Kamaru Usman will KO him in three rounds
Ali Abdelaziz has given his thoughts on a potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Kamaru Usman superfight. The UFC welterweight champion has been calling out the Mexican superstar as of late. While Alvarez first shot the fight down, he’s since said that the bout is possible and to “never say never”. Now, Usman’s manager has decided to […]
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Tim Elliott wants a quick turnaround after UFC 272 win: “I want exciting fights and fun fights”
Tim Elliott says he might have been fighting for his job at UFC 272. Elliott entered his bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as the betting underdog and many expected him to lose. However, he believes people were overhyping Ulanbekov due to his relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov. “I felt like my back was against the wall. I […]
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Charles Oliveira “blows Gaethje and Islam out of the water,” says Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee has said Charles Oliveira is the best lightweight he has fought and he is sticking by that. Oliveira has been doubted countless times in his career. ‘Do Bronx’ was the underdog to Lee and Dustin Poirier among countless others and some have even labeled him a “quitter”. Yet, for ‘The Motown Phenom’ he […]
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Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori slated for UFC 275
UFC 275 is apparently looking to add a big middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori. Yesterday on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, ‘The Reaper’ teased that he was getting back into camp. He also noted that he was looking to fight some fresh blood that he hadn’t faced before. Many fans and […]
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One of the judges in Cain Velasquez case voices concerns over “safety”, requests protection
It is been reported that one of the judges in the Cain Velasquez case has voiced concerns over safety and requested additional protection. As a result, extra security has been provided. It was Judge Shelyna Brown who said “the risk is too great” after reviewing Velasquez’s “reckless” actions and denied the former fighter bail. Velasquez […]
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Pro fighters make their picks for Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev
In the main event of UFC Vegas 50, top-10 light heavyweights collide as Thiago Santos takes on Magomed Ankalaev. Heading into the fight, Ankalaev is a massive -600 favorite while the Brazilian is a +425 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. To no […]
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Sean O’Malley praises Colby Covington for sticking with it: “He was just a douchebag and not a star, but now he’s a douchebag / star”
Sean O’Malley spoke out about Colby Covington on his ‘Timbo SugarShow’ YouTube podcast after his performance at UFC 272 this past weekend. In speaking about the main event between Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) vs Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA), Sean O’Malley had this to say about the outcome: “So impressive what Colby done. He just had […]
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Comedian Shane Gillis shares street fight story involving Nate Diaz and Marvin Vettori
Comedian Shane Gillis has shared a street fight story involving Nate Diaz and Marvin Vettori. Gillis, 34, is a stand up comedian, radio personality and podcaster. Apparently Nate Diaz is the comedian’s favorite UFC fighter and in speaking on YouTube he shared a story about a night he spent with Diaz and Marvin Vettori saying: […]
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Tai Tuivasa wants to have a crack at former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has confirmed that he’d be interested in a fight against former champion Stipe Miocic. When it comes to the recent history of both men, the trajectory of Tai Tuivasa has been pretty different to that of Stipe Miocic. Tuivasa is currently riding a five-fight win streak, all of which came via […]
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Henry Cejudo rips the UFC for handing out lucrative contracts to Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya: “I’m not signing up to USADA”
Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has explained why he’s not interested in re-entering the USADA testing pool right now. While he may have been retired for almost two years, Henry Cejudo is still a pretty important figure in the world of mixed martial arts. In addition to his coaching work and numerous podcast appearances, […]
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Rob Font set to headline April Fight Night card against Marlon Vera
A crucial bantamweight bout is set to headline a Fight Night card in April as Rob Font will take on Marlon Vera. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Font and Vera have agreed to headline a Fight Night card on April 30. The event will likely take place at the UFC Apex. Rob Font (19-5) is […]
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Jalin Turner wants to return at UFC 277 in Anaheim, but needs to sign a new contract first
Jalin Turner is pleased with his UFC 272 TKO win over Jamie Mullarkey. Heading into the fight, Turner knew Mullarkey was durable as no one had finished him in the UFC but he was confident he would change that. The two traded shots in the first but in the second, he landed a big shot […]
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Israel Adesanya says he doesn’t need Jon Jones fight but still wants it: “People think I need that for my legacy”
Israel Adesanya says he still would like to fight Jon Jones, even though he doesn’t think he needs it for his legacy. Adesanya is coming off a decision win over Robert Whittaker and with that has practically cleared out the middleweight division. That being said, many think ‘Stylebender’ will move back up to light heavyweight […]
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Robert Whittaker shuts down welterweight comeback, light-heavyweight on the table: “Going up is an option”
Robert Whittaker has shut down a potential move back down to welterweight. He has, however, noted that a move upwards is on the table. ‘The Reaper’ was last in action at UFC 271 against Israel Adesanya. While he put forth an admirable performance, he lost the bout via unanimous decision in a bid for the […]
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Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson set for UFC 274
It seems that the long-awaited Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson fight has a date. For months, ‘Iron’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have teased a fight against one another. However, a date hasn’t been known for the bout, as the UFC tried to set the fight for early summer but Ferguson wanted it sooner. It seems that […]
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Terrance McKinney eyes “something spectacular” to finish Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 50: “Expect some fireworks”
Terrance McKinney said he wanted a quick turnaround and he is doing just that. After defeating Fares Ziam by first-round submission at UFC Vegas 49, ‘T.Wrecks’ has stepped up on a weeks’ notice to face Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 50. It’s an intriguing matchup and one McKinney wanted right when he saw Ricky Glenn […]
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Ben Askren irritated by Jorge Masvidal’s comments about fighting Colby Covington post-fight: “You had 25 minutes”
Ben Askren is seemingly not a fan of Jorge Masvidal’s post-fight comments about Colby Covington. ‘Gamebred’ met ‘Chaos’ in the main event of UFC 272 last weekend. Covington dominated the bout with his wrestling, surviving a fourth-round scare from Masvidal to win a unanimous decision. Following the fight, both men continued to trade words and […]
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Michael Bisping says he’d box Jake Paul if offered: “Two rounds, boom out cold!”
Michael Bisping is firmly in retirement, but that doesn’t stop him from having fun. The former UFC middleweight champion retired following a loss to Kelvin Gastelum in November 2017. His retirement was brought on following issues with vision in one of his eyes. He would later reveal that he was essentially blind in one eye […]
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Junior dos Santos signs with Eagle FC, set to headline a card in May against a UFC veteran
Junior dos Santos has signed with Eagle FC. On Wednesday, Khabib Nurmagomedov went on ESPN and announced he has signed Dos Santos to his promotion. The former UFC heavyweight champion will headline an Eagle FC card on May 20 against UFC veteran, Yorgan Se Castro. The co-main event of the card will also see a […]
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Bryce Mitchell voices concerns over the current state of America: “Evil has took over this nation”
Bryce Mitchell is once again in the news, voicing his concerns over the current state of America. It was last weekend, Saturday March 5th at UFC 272 where Bryce Mitchell (15-0 MMA) defeated Edson Barboza (22-11 MMA) by decision in a three round affair. Following the win, Mitchell announced at the post-fight press conference that […]
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John McCarthy weighs in on Colby Covington: “He’s never going to be an exciting fighter”
John McCarthy has shared his on his thoughts on former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. McCarthy, 59, is a former MMA referee and current broadcaster for Bellator MMA. Arguably best known for officiating numerous bouts in the UFC. Josh Thomson, 44, is a podcaster, commentator, analyst and former mixed martial arts champion. The result […]
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Diego Sanchez says UFC would rather “go under” than pay fighters more money: “It’s a greedy organization”
Diego Sanchez isn’t mad at the UFC for the way things ended but doesn’t like how they treat fighters. Sanchez was supposed to face Donald Cerrone last May in a potential retirement fight, but the promotion decided to cut him due to his ties with Joshua Fabia. After that, Sanchez explored his options and signed […]
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Michael Bisping details his evening with Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till: “Khamzat is out of his mind behind the wheel of a car”
Michael Bisping recently detailed an evening he spent with Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till. Posting a picture of ‘dinner out’ at Barry’s Downtown Prime Steakhouse in Circa Las Vegas, ‘The Count’ proceeded to take an evening drive with Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till in a rented BMW. In speaking on his ‘Believe You Me’ podcast, […]