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Chris Weidman explains why UFC passed on booking the Khamzat Chimaev fight
UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman explained why the UFC passed on booking him in the fight against top prospect Khamzat Chimaev. Weidman broke his long losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Omari Akhmedov in his last outing. Since then, Weidman has been calling for some of the top dogs in the middleweight division […]
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Jon Jones still up in arms over pound-for-pound snub, blames “casual fans”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is still up in arms after being surpassed by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. Jones sat atop the UFC’s pound-for-pound list for many years, but lost his spot this week thanks to Nurmagomedov’s dominant defeat of Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 last […]
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Greg Hardy says he’s “reaching assassin level” ahead of Maurice Greene fight
UFC heavyweight contender Greg Hardy says he’s “reaching assassin level” ahead of his fight against Maurice Greene at UFC Vegas 12. Hardy is one of the most controversial fighters in the sport right now due to his past as a member of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and domestic violence allegations he faced when […]
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Neil Magny reacts to Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards booking
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny has reacted to a newly confirmed matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards. Chimaev, the hottest prospect in MMA at present, and Edwards, the UFC’s No. 3-ranked welterweight contender, are scheduled to collide on December 19. Magny has an interesting perspective on the bout, as it briefly looked like he […]
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UFC 254 PPV numbers reportedly fall short, prelims get lowest rating for 2020 PPV card
The viewership numbers for last Saturday’s UFC 254 card on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi are in, and they certainly leave a lot to be desired. According to a report from Sports Business Journal, UFC 254 sold 675,000 pay-per-views, making it the fifth biggest pay-per-view card of the year behind UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal […]
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Mike Perry calls for fight with Darren Till after Robbie Lawler withdraws from UFC 255
“Platinum” Mike Perry has once again set his sights on his long-time rival, UFC middleweight contender Darren Till. Perry was expected to take on former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler on the main card of UFC 255 on November 21. Regrettably, Lawler has withdrawn from the matchup due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Perry without […]
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Pro fighters make their picks for Uriah Hall vs. Anderson Silva
In the main event of UFC Vegas 12, Uriah Hall takes on Anderson Silva in a very intriguing middleweight bout. Heading into the fight, Hall is a -235 favorite while the former champion is a +185 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. […]
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Israel Adesanya responds after Uriah Hall suggests he takes “easy fights”
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has responded to a recent criticism from top-15 middleweight contender Uriah Hall. Hall is set to take on former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC Vegas 12 this Saturday night. Ahead of the fight, Hall took a shot at Adesanya, claiming the champion seeks out […]
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Anderson Silva says bout with Uriah Hall is “probably” his last UFC fight, but MMA future still undecided
UFC legend Anderson Silva has said his fight against Uriah Hall will probably be his final UFC fight, but may not be his last MMA bout. Silva is set to step into the Octagon, seemingly for the last time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as he prepares to battle Hall on Saturday night. It’s a […]
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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov winces in pain after snagging broken toe against cage in win over Justin Gaethje
New footage has been uncovered that seems to show Khabib Nurmagomedov catching his broken toe in the cage at UFC 254. In the immediate aftermath of Nurmagomedov’s big win over Justin Gaethje last Saturday night, Dana White revealed that “The Eagle” had actually suffered a broken foot of some description in the weeks leading up […]
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Kevin Holland receives short-notice opponent for UFC Vegas 12 after Makhmud Muradov withdraws
UFC middleweight Kevin Holland received a short-notice opponent for UFC Vegas 12 after Makhmud Muradov withdrew from Saturday’s event. Holland vs. Muradov was set to be a part of the main card for this Saturday’s UFC event, which features a main event between middleweights Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. Holland vs. Muradov had the potential […]
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Uriah Hall suggests Israel Adesanya looks for “easy fights”
Middleweight contender Uriah Hall suggested that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya picks his opponents and looks for “easy fights.” Hall returns to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC Vegas 12 when he takes on UFC legend Anderson Silva in a five-round main event. Hall comes into this fight on a hot streak as he’s won […]
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Donald Trump says Joe Biden wouldn’t be a good UFC fighter: “One gentle little touch to the face and he’s down”
United States President Donald Trump questioned how Joe Biden would fare in MMA, saying “one gentle little touch to the face and he’s down.” Trump and Biden are hot on the campaign trail for the upcoming United States presidential election and both men never hesitate to trade shots with each other. Most of the shots […]
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Chris Weidman says Derek Brunson turned him down, eyes January showdown with Paulo Costa
Chris Weidman is looking to fight Paulo Costa after Derek Brunson turned him reportedly turned him down. Weidman returned to the win column back in August with a hard-fought decision win over Omari Akhemdov. After that, he began calling for a fight against a top contender and was offered to fight against Brunson which he […]
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Colby Covington claims he is “the reason” why Khabib Nurmagomedov never fought at 170 to keep unbeaten record
Colby Covington believes he is the reason why Khabib Nurmagomedov never fought at welterweight. Nurmagomedov has been a lightweight for the majority of his career and defended his lightweight title at UFC 254 against Justin Gaethje. Following the win, he announced his retirement from the sport with an undefeated record. Yet, for Covington, he claims […]
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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov shares advice to fan who claims Jorge Masvidal slept with his girlfriend
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared some solid advice to a fight fan who claims that UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal slept with his girlfriend. The now former UFC lightweight kingpin, Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA), retired from mixed martial arts following his UFC 254 submission victory over Justin Gaethje. In a hilarious interview shared by Chris Deep (@xdeep13) on […]
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After partially tearing his MCL, James Krause turns his attention back to his coaching career
James Krause knew he had to compete on Fight Island or he wouldn’t fight again for the rest of the year. Krause stepped up on just two weeks’ notice to fight Claudio Silva at UFC Fight Island 6. It was a fight he knew was a good stylistic matchup for him and he ended up […]
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Maurice Greene looking “to break” Greg Hardy on Halloween night at UFC Vegas 12
Maurice Greene knows his UFC Vegas 12 main card scrap against Greg Hardy will be a big one. Hardy is a massive name in the sport due to his career in the NFL and in the UFC, the promotion has been careful about who they give him. So, for Greene, he is surprised he is […]
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Jennifer Maia hopes to “surprise the world” against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 255
Jennifer Maia is hoping to “surprise the world” when she fights UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 255. Maia was granted the title shot against Shevchenko after pulling off an incredible submission victory over former top contender Joanne Calderwood over the summer. The UFC matched Maia up against the champ Shevchenko, and they […]
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Robbie Lawler withdraws from UFC 255 fight, Mike Perry calls for fight with Khamzat Chimaev
Former UFC welterweight champ “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler is out of his planned UFC 255 fight with fellow knockout artist “Platinum” Mike Perry. Perry announced Lawler’s exit from the card on Twitter, and simultaneously called for a replacement matchup with Khamzat Chimaev. So @Ruthless_RL pulled out due to an injury. Looking for a replacement I asked […]
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Randy Couture says Jon Jones winning heavyweight title “erases any argument” about his GOAT status
UFC legend Randy Couture says that Jon Jones winning the heavyweight title “erases any argument” about his status in the GOAT discussion. Couture is one of the all-time greats himself. The UFC Hall of Famer, who is now age 57 and retired, is universally regarded as one of the top-10 pound-for-pound fighters of all time. […]
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Khamzat Chimaev makes bold predictions for fights with Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman
Khamzat Chimaev likes his chances against Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman, who hold the UFC middleweight and welterweight titles respectively. Chimaev was the breakout UFC star of summer, 2020. The Chechen-Swede first picked up two wins in the span of 10 days on Fight Island in July, defeating John Phillips by first-round submission and Rhys […]
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Full betting odds released for UFC on ESPN+ 39: Hall vs. Silva
The full betting odds have been released for the 12 fights scheduled to take place at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 39: Hall vs. Silva event. The main event sees middleweight striker Uriah Hall take on UFC legend Anderson Silva in the final fight of Silva’s career. Hall has been an inconsistent performer over his years […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov pens heartfelt tribute to coach Javier Mendez
Khabib Nurmagomedov has penned a heartfelt tribute to his long-time head coach at American Kickboxing Academy, Javier Mendez. Nurmagomedov returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 254 last Saturday on Fight Island, where he picked up a submission victory over Justin Gaethje and defended the UFC lightweight title in the process. Post-fight, […]
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Tony Ferguson predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again: “I’ll be f**king ready”
Top UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson has some doubts about the permanence of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s recent retirement announcement. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed lightweight champion, announced his retirement after he submitted Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 last weekend. Ferguson, who was scheduled to fight Nurmagomedov a whopping five times to no avail, says […]
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Georges St-Pierre shares his thoughts on the MMA GOAT debate
Georges St-Pierre has offered up his thoughts on the ever-present debate regarding who the GOAT of mixed martial arts really is. St-Pierre, who last fought back in November 2017, has been a man in demand over the course of the last few days in the wake of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement. Many fans and pundits alike […]
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Israel Adesanya weighs in on Anderson Silva’s upcoming retirement fight with Uriah Hall
UFC’s middleweight king Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on Anderson Silva’s retirement fight against Uriah Hall. Adesanya, who successfully defended his UFC Middleweight Championship for the second time last month against Paulo Costa, had his opportunity to fight the legend that is Anderson Silva back in February 2019. “The Last Stylebender” came out on […]
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Tony Ferguson throws his support behind Jon Jones in MMA GOAT debate
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has thrown his support behind mixed martial arts legend Jon Jones (26-1 MMA). Ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) defeated Justin Gaethje by way of second round submission at Saturday’s UFC 254 event, many fans and analysts have dubbed ‘The Eagle’ as the greatest of all time. Dana […]