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Alex Volkanovski sends a message to Max Holloway following his dominant win over Calvin Kattar
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has sent a message to Max Holloway following the Hawaiian’s dominant win over Calvin Kattar. Holloway (22-6 MMA) had squared off with Kattar (22-5 MMA) in the headliner of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event with hopes of snapping his two-fight losing skid. In his two most previous Octagon appearances, […]
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Conor McGregor scoffs at Max Holloway’s claim of being “The best boxer in the UFC”
Conor McGregor has responded after Max Holloway proclaimed himself to be “The best boxer in the UFC” during his fight with Calvin Kattar. Holloway (22-6 MMA) squared off with Kattar (22-5 MMA) in the headliner of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event, with hopes of avoiding the first three-fight losing streak of his career. ‘Blessed’ […]
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Matt Brown sounds off on “ridiculous” judges following loss to Carlos Condit
Welterweight legends Matt Brown and Carlos Condit squared off in the co-headliner of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event. Brown (22-18 MMA) was returning to action for the fist time since May, where he had suffered a TKO loss to Miguel Baeza. Prior to that setback, ‘The Immortal‘ was coming off of back-to-back knockout wins […]
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Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Justin Gaethje during today’s meeting on Fight Island
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov heaped praise on Justin Gaethje during today’s meeting with Dana White on Fight Island. The undefeated Russian, Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA), met with the UFC President earlier today in Abu Dhabi to discuss his future. ‘The Eagle’ had of course stunned fans by announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts immediately […]
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Nate Diaz blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov after ‘The Eagle’ meets with Dana White to discuss his future
Former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz took aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov on Saturday, this after ‘The Eagle’ met with UFC President Dana White. During today’s UFC Fight Island 7 broadcast, White met with Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) in hopes of luring him back to the Octagon for one final fight. The undefeated Russian had shocked fight […]
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Dana White reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov will return “If these guys can do something special” at UFC 257
UFC President Dana White met with undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov during today’s UFC Fight Island 7 broadcast. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) had retired from mixed martial arts immediately following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. ‘The Eagle’ cited the death of his father as one of the major reasons behind his decision […]
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Pros react after Max Holloway dominates Calvin Kattar at UFC Fight Island 7
Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event was headlined by a featherweight bout featuring former champ Max Holloway taking on surging contender Calvin Kattar. Holloway (21-6 MMA) was looking to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career when he squared of with Kattar this evening. ‘Blessed‘ was coming off of back-to-back decision losses to […]
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UFC Fight Island 7 Results: Max Holloway defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event is headlined by a key featherweight bout featuring former champ Max Holloway taking on surging contender Calvin Kattar. Holloway (21-6 MMA) will be looking to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career when he squares of with Kattar. ‘Blessed‘ is coming off of back-to-back decision losses to […]
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Pros react after Carlos Condit defeats Matt Brown at UFC Fight Island 7
Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorites Matt Brown and Carlos Condit. Brown (22-17 MMA) was returning to action for the fist time since May, where he suffered a TKO to Miguel Baeza. Prior to that setback, ‘The Immortal‘ was coming off of back-to-back knockout wins over […]
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UFC Fight Island 7 Results: Carlos Condit defeats Matt Brown (Highlights)
Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring fan favorites Matt Brown and Carlos Condit. Brown (22-17 MMA) will be returning to action for the fist time since May, where he suffered a TKO to Miguel Baeza. Prior to that setback, ‘The Immortal‘ was coming off of back-to-back knockout wins […]
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Pros react after Li Jingliang KO’s Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Fight Island 7
A welterweight bout featuring Santiago Ponzinibbio taking on Li Jingliang took place on the main card of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event. Ponzinibbio (27-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since November of 2018, where he had scored a sensational knockout victory over Neil Magny. The Argentinian standout is currently riding […]
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UFC Fight Island 7 Results: Li Jingliang KO’s Santiago Ponzinibbio (Video)
A welterweight bout featuring Santiago Ponzinibbio taking on Li Jingliang takes place on the main card of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event. Ponzinibbio (27-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since November of 2018, where he had scored a sensational knockout victory over Neil Magny. The Argentinian standout is currently […]
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UFC Fight Island 7: ‘Holloway vs. Kattar’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi today for UFC Fight Island 7, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar. Holloway (21-6 MMA) will be looking to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career when he squares of with Kattar. ‘Blessed‘ is coming off of back-to-back decision losses to reigning […]
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UFC targeting two massive title fights for March pay-per-view event
The 2021 UFC schedule kicks off beginning on Jan. 16. While many title fights have already found their spots, March looks to get not one but two. UFC Fight Island 7 starts a three-event stretch spanning across one week. Followed by UFC Fight Island 8, the first UFC pay-per-view of the year, UFC 257, will […]
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Michael Chandler “would love” to fight “out of shape” Nate Diaz, promises to slam him on his neck
UFC lightweight Michael Chandler says he would pick up an “out of shape” Nate Diaz and slam him on his neck if they ever fight. Chandler is set to make his UFC debut next Saturday on Fight Island when he takes on Dan Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 257. Chandler is completely focused […]
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Ike Villanueva plans to KO Vinicius Moreira in “do-or-die” fight for his UFC career: “This is my Game 7”
Ike Villanueva knows he enters his UFC Fight Island 8 fight in a must-win scenario. Villaneuva is currently 0-2 in the UFC, but his first loss against Chase Sherman should be overturned to a no-contest due to Sherman being flagged by USADA. However, Villaneuva knows he still lost that fight, and in his last one, […]
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Brendan Fitzgerald reveals the under-the-radar fight he’s looking forward to on Fight Island
The UFC is set to kick off 2021 with a bang as they will hold three-events in a week. The main events of the three cards see Max Holloway take on Calvin Kattar, Neil Magny vs. Michael Chiesa, and Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2. However, for UFC commentator, Brendan Fitzgerald, he knows those are […]
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Paul Craig returns to the Octagon against Jamahal Hill
UFC light heavyweight contender Paul Craig returns to the Octagon when he takes on rising star Jamahal Hill. Craig and Hill are ranked right next to each other in the lower half of the top-15 in the UFC’s 205lbs division, with Craig No. 14 and Hill at No. 15, so this is the perfect fight […]
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Video | Former UFC fighter Eric Spicely brutally KOed in Abu Dhabi, Dana White in attendance
Former UFC fighter Eric Spicely was brutally knocked out in vicious fashion in Abu Dhabi with UFC president Dana White sitting in attendance. In his first fight since being released by the UFC last summer for failing to make weight for a UFC Vegas event, Spicely took on Rinat Fakhretdinov at UAE Warriors 15. In […]
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Breaking: With Merab Dvalishvili out, Cody Stamann now faces Andre Ewell on February 6
Cody Stamann will remain on the February 6 card but will not fight Merab Dvalishvili. Multiple sources have informed BJPENN.com that Andre Ewell has agreed to replace Dvalishvili and face Stamann on February 6. Contracts have yet to be sent out, but are expected to in the coming days. The event will also take place […]
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Dana White confirms Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar winner could earn title shot
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the winner of Saturday’s main event between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar could earn a title shot. Holloway and Kattar meet in the five-round headliner of UFC on ABC 1 in a battle between the No. 1 and No. 6 ranked fighters, respectively, at 145lbs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov would need to vacate title to fight GSP, says Dana White
UFC President Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov will need to vacate the UFC lightweight title if he wants to fight Georges St-Pierre. Nurmagomedov retired after his last fight, a submission win over Justin Gaethje, but White has been adamant that he’ll attempt to bring the undefeated Russian back for one more fight before all is […]
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Cody Garbrandt names the three opponents on his hit list
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt named the three fighters on his hit list, including the man who took his belt, TJ Dillashaw. Garbrandt is set to make his return to the Octagon in the next couple of months after missing the last six months of action due to injuries, not to mention a rough […]
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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dana White sit down for meeting
UFC President Dana White and undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov finally sat down for a long-awaited meeting on Friday. See the pair sitting down for their talk below: https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1350109294960795648 Nurmagomedov last fought in October, when he picked up an impressive, second-round submission victory over Justin Gaethje, pushing his record to 29-0 in the process. In […]
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Rafael dos Anjos willing to offer Nate Diaz a handicap in order to secure rematch
Former UFC lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos wants a rematch with Nate Diaz, and he’s willing to offer his rival a handicap to make the fight happen. Generally speaking, fighters don’t angle for rematches with opponents they’ve already beaten, but that’s the case this time around. Dos Anjos met Diaz in the Octagon in 2014, […]
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MMA community reacts to UFC, USADA’s new rules on marijuana
Yesterday afternoon, news surfaced that the UFC and the United States Anti-Doping Agency will no longer be penalizing fighters for marijuana use. While fighters are still subject to punishment from local athletic commissions, this news is widely viewed as a huge step in the right direction. Unsurprisingly, news of the UFC and USADA’s change in […]
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Jon Jones explains why he is “not worried about cardio” ahead of UFC heavyweight debut
UFC legend Jon Jones has explained why he isn’t particularly concerned about cardio playing a negative role when he moves up to heavyweight. The former light heavyweight king has vacated his throne at 205 pounds, and now, he’ll be attempting to achieve something that very few other fighters have achieved—he will try and win a […]
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Video | Conor McGregor’s new diamond watch also showcases some R-rated content
UFC star Conor McGregor knows how to make a statement – and he’s certainly done just that with his new watch. Over the course of the last few years McGregor hasn’t been afraid to splash the cash, and it’s not exactly hard to understand why after the insane wealth he has been able to accumulate […]