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Kevin Lee shares prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier 3, says neither man will defeat Charles Oliveira
Kevin Lee has shared his prediction for McGregor vs. Poirier 3, this while adding that neither man possesses the complete game needed to beat Charles Oliveira. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (27-6 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on July 10, this after splitting their first two encounters. The pair initially squared […]
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John Dodson issues statement following near-death accident involving his family
Former UFC title challenger John Dodson has provided an update after he and his family were involved in a near-death automobile accident. Dodson (21-12 MMA), who was let go by the UFC shortly following his unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili in August of 2020, was set to make his return to the cage on […]
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UFC Fighters celebrate Independence Day Weekend (photos)
Like many of us, a number of UFC fighters are out celebrating this Independence Day Weekend and utilizing social media to share their good vibes. While July 4 marks the official Federal Holiday for commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, that didn’t stop many Americans from getting the jump on festivities. That […]
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Michael Bisping respects Conor McGregor but is leaning towards Dustin Poirier in trilogy fight
Michael Bisping has a ton of respect for Conor McGregor, but that is not stopping ‘The Count’ from leaning towards Dustin Poirier in their upcoming trilogy. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (27-6 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on July 10, this after splitting their first two encounters. The pair initially squared […]
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Maryna Moroz makes several disturbing claims against ‘junkie’ Mariya Agapova
Maryna Moroz didn’t hold back when recently speaking about her fellow UFC flyweight and former training partner, Mariya Agapova. In an hour-long interview with Russian media outlet MMA Herald, Moroz made multiple problematic claims. “She says, ‘I don’t have money for food, I don’t have this. Oh, help me out,’” Moroz said via translation (h/t […]
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Paulie Malignaggi shares prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3
Paulie Malignaggi has shared his prediction for next weekend’s highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in a rubber match on July 10, with the winner expected to be the first man to challenge newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles […]
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John Dodson forced out of July 30 fight following “near-death” accident involving his family
Former two-time UFC flyweight title challenger John Dodson has been forced out of his comeback fight following a “near-death” accident involving his family. Dodson (21-12 MMA), who was let go by the UFC shortly following his unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili in August of 2020, was set to make his return to the cage […]
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Robert Whittaker admits trash talk from “sh*thead” Israel Adesanya got in his head: “It did, because the last fight I was kind of very emotional”
Robert Whittaker admits that he let his emotions get the best of him in his first fight with Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. Whittaker (23-5 MMA) and Adesanya (21-1 MMA) squared off for the promotions undisputed middleweight title in October of 2019, with ‘Stylebender’ emerging victorious by way of second round knockout. Prior to their […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov pens emotional statement one year after losing his father Abdulmanap
It has been twelve months since Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The 57-year-old, Abdulmanap, tragically passed away due to complications from Covid-19 on July 3, 2020. Khabib’s father was a massive influence in his historic rise to the top of the mixed martial arts world and his passing triggered ‘The Eagle’ to walk […]
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Chael Sonnen defends UFC and Dana White over fighter pay
Former UFC middleweight title contender and current analyst Chael Sonnen defended the UFC and its president Dana White over fighter pay. Fighter pay is a hot topic in the world of MMA today, as many fighters are looking for a bigger piece of the pie with the sport growing, and particularly with YouTubers such as […]
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Tyron Woodley training with Floyd Mayweather ahead of Jake Paul boxing match (Photos)
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is training with legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather ahead of the upcoming Jake Paul boxing match. Mayweather last month told the media that he was inviting Woodley to come to Las Vegas to work with him ahead of the Paul fight on August 28. Woodley said that he was going […]
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Georges St-Pierre not optimistic about Khabib Nurmagomedov superfight: “We’re never going to see it, unfortunately”
Georges St-Pierre is not optimistic about a superfight with Khabib Nurmagomedov, saying that “we’re never going to see it, unfortunately.” St-Pierre and Nurmagomedov are both universally regarded as two of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, and there has been chatter about a potential matchup between these two legends over the last several years. […]
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Conor McGregor denies having staph infection ahead of Dustin Poirier trilogy at UFC 264
UFC superstar Conor McGregor denied having a staph infection ahead of his upcoming trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Earlier this week, photos emerged of some sort of mark on McGregor’s arm, and fans were quick to suggest it could be a case of staph infection. See the photos below for yourself. Is […]
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Demetrious Johnson praises the Paul brothers: “These guys are training like full-time athletes”
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson praised the Paul brothers, saying that “these guys are training like full-time athletes.” Johnson is generally regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound MMA fighters of all time, so when he speaks, people listen. When asked in a recent interview what he thinks about the Paul brothers and other […]
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Michael Bisping shares photo and video of man who allegedly punched him in New Orleans
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping shared a photo and a video of the man who allegedly punched him last weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bisping took to his social media last week to say that someone punched him on the street, suggesting it was a weak strike. “Was just assaulted guy got in my […]
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Ciryl Gane says UFC tipped him off about interim title fight before he fought Alexander Volkov
UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane says the UFC tipped him off about a potential interim title fight before he fought Alexander Volkov. Gane defeated Volkov via unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 30 last weekend to improve to 9-0 in MMA and 6-0 in the UFC alone. The Frenchman said after the fight that he wanted […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov on Aljamain Sterling’s title win over Petr Yan: “I don’t want to judge anyone, but I would not (want) things to be this way”
Former lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his thoughts on Aljamain Sterling’s bantamweight title win over Petr Yan at UFC 259. Sterling (20-3 MMA) captured the promotions bantamweight championship this past March after Petr Yan (15-2 MMA) was disqualified from their fight due to an illegal knee in round four. Prior to the fight-ending strike, […]
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Dustin Poirier not worried about “crazy” Conor McGregor showing up in trilogy: “We put you in airplane mode in front of the world”
Dustin Poirier welcomes the idea of “crazy” Conor McGregor, similar to UFC 178, showing up for their trilogy fight on July 10 at UFC 264. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (26-7 MMA) will collide in a highly anticipated rubber match next weekend in Las Vegas. The pair split their first two encounters, with the Irishman […]
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Conor McGregor slams Dustin Poirier over ‘best boxer in MMA’ claims, Max Holloway chimes in
Conor McGregor slammed Dustin Poirier over his ‘best boxer in MMA’ claims, which spawned fellow former UFC champion Max Holloway to chime in. McGregor (22-5 MMA) and Poirier (27-6 MMA) are set to collide for a third time on July 10, this after splitting their first two encounters. The pair initially collided in a featherweight […]
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Dustin Poirier responds after Conor McGregor suggests the first one to shoot for takedown is a “dusty bitch”
Dustin Poirier responded after his rival Conor McGregor suggested that the first one to shoot for a takedown is a “dusty bitch.” Poirier clapped back at McGregor after he had choice words about whoever shoots the first takedown in their trilogy fight at UFC 264, which takes place on July 10 at T-Mobile Arena in […]
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Alexander Gustafsson returns at UFC London, faces off against BJJ wizard Paul Craig
Former UFC light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson is set to return to the Octagon this fall when he faces off with Paul Craig. Gustafsson recently hinted that he was making a comeback, and he’ll do so on September 4 when he takes on the BJJ wizard Craig at UFC London. Frontkick.Online was the first […]
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Nathaniel Wood returns to action in London on September 4, faces Jonathan Martinez
A bantamweight clash between Nathaniel Wood (17-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Jonathan Martinez (13-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC) is in the works, sources with knowledge of the situation informed BJPENN.com. The sources asked for anonymity since the news hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. The contracts have not been signed, but it seems it’s in the promotion […]
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Valentina Shevchenko explains how Julianna Pena can defeat Amanda Nunes at UFC 265
UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko explained how Julianna Pena can defeat women’s double champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 265. Shevchenko and Pena fought at UFC on FOX 23 and Shevchenko won the fight in the second round by armbar, so they are very familiar with one another. Pena will next step into the Octagon […]
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Charles Oliveira shares prediction for Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier trilogy fight
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira shared his prediction for the upcoming trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Oliveira became the new UFC 155lbs champion when he won the vacant title with a KO win over Michael Chandler at UFC 262 in May. For his first title defense, “Do Bronx” seems destined to fight […]
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Georges St-Pierre names his choice for best active pound-for-pound UFC fighter
Mixed martial arts legend Georges St-Pierre named his choice for the best active pound-for-pound fighter currently competing in the UFC. GSP was, for many years, considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport and one of the greatest mixed martial artists to ever step into the Octagon. The French Canadian has been happily retired since […]
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Tanner Boser tells Ovince Saint Preux appealing TKO loss is a waste of time: “There’s nothing to appeal. Go ahead and try”
Tanner Boser told Ovince Saint Preux that appealing his TKO loss is a waste of time, saying “there’s nothing to appeal. Go ahead and try.” Boser knocked OSP out in the second round with punches in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 30, but there was some controversy as it appeared as though Boser may […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Kamaru Usman would beat Georges St-Pierre in 2021, but 2010 was a different story
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says Kamaru Usman would beat Georges St-Pierre in 2021, but 2010 was a different story. Nurmagomedov recently sat down with UFC Russia for an interview and was asked about a variety of different topics. One of the questions posed to “The Eagle” was about his stablemate at Dominance MMA, […]
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Luis Pena reacts after recent arrest: “They talking like I’m the next OJ Simpson”
UFC lightweight fighter Luis Pena reacted after his recent arrest, suggesting that “they talking like I’m the next OJ Simpson.” Pena is accused of a domestic violence incident that took place on June 14 where he allegedly struck his girlfriend and broke her phone after he got upset he said she was looking at other […]