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Dustin Poirier receives message from Bellator’s Patricky Freire following failed UFC negotiations
Bellator star Patricky Freire has sent a clear message to Dustin Poirier after his recent negotiation troubles with the UFC. Fans have been anticipating the proposed showdown between Poirier and Tony Ferguson for months now, but after “The Diamond” recently confirmed that he was not able to come to terms on a deal with the […]
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Dana White suggests Dustin Poirier negotiated himself out of Tony Ferguson fight, ‘The Diamond’ responds
UFC President Dana White suggested on Tuesday that Dustin Poirier had negotiated himself out of a fight with Tony Ferguson. Earlier this month it was reported that a massive lightweight fight between Poirier and Ferguson would serve as the co-headliner of October’s UFC 254 pay-per-view event. However, shortly following that news Dustin Poirier revealed that […]
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Donald Cerrone expects to finish Niko Price but is focused on “having fun”
Donald Cerrone is looking to snap his losing streak while having some fun in the process. In the co-main event of UFC Vegas 11, Cerrone is remaining at welterweight to battle Niko Price. Many are expecting this fight to be the Fight of the Night or for one of them to get a Performance of […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he cannot be compared to Muhammad Ali
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was recently asked about being compared to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. “Many fans are increasingly comparing you to Muhammad Ali. Do you like this comparison?” a reporter asked Nurmagomedov. “I think comparing Ali and me is probably wrong,” Khabib explained. “Only if we talk about the fact that we […]
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Tyron Woodley says he won’t shake Colby Covington’s hand after he knocks him out
Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington have had a heated rivalry in the lead up to their UFC Vegas 11 fight and it appears their feud will last longer than that. Woodley and Covington have trashed talked one another for years. Nearly two years to the date they were supposed to fight. Yet, the UFC could […]
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Thiago Santos has been forced out of October 3 fight with Glover Teixeira
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos has been forced out of his upcoming October 3 fight against Glover Teixeira. According to a report from Globo’s Marcelo Barone, Santos tested positive for COVID-19 and his fight against Teixeira set for the October 3 card on Fight Island has been scrapped. Ironically, Santos and Teixeira were supposed […]
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Tyron Woodley explains why Nick Diaz has already done enough to earn UFC Hall of Fame induction
Tyron Woodley believes that Nick Diaz has already done enough to earn a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. The eldest of the two Diaz brothers, Nick (37 years old), hasn’t fought for over five years and has just one victory against B.J. Penn since switching over from Strikeforce in 2011. He has amassed […]
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After getting back into the win column, Hunter Azure looking to turn around quickly and build up some momentum
Hunter Azure knew that he needed to beat Cole Smith back at UFC Vegas 9. Azure was entering the fight coming off a knockout loss to Brian Kelleher at 145-pounds. Although he is a natural bantamweight, due to the pandemic and the lack of training, his fight with ‘Boom’ was up a weight class. After […]
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Johnny Walker expects to finish Ryan Spann after having “one of the best camps ever” at SBG Ireland
Johnny Walker is on a two-fight losing streak and thus has made some career changes ahead of his upcoming fight. At UFC Vegas 11, Walker is set to take on Ryan Spann in a very intriguing matchup. Normally, Walker trains at Tristar in Montreal, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he could not get into […]
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Artem Lobov recounts favorite moments of UFC career
Artem Lobov has some fond memories from his time competing under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner. Lobov, who has a 14-15-1 overall record, competed in the UFC from 2015 to 2018. In that time, he amassed a 2-5 promotional record, defeating Teruto Ishihara and Chris Avila, and coming up short to top talents in Ryan […]
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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 10 with Johnny Walker, Randy Costa & Andre Ewell
The tenth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 11. We’re first joined by 11th-ranked light heavyweight, Johnny Walker (1:47). Next, UFC bantamweight, Randy Costa (13:56) comes on. Finally, UFC bantamweight, Andre Ewell (30:58) closes out the show. Johnny Walker joins the program to preview his […]
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Coaches explain how Colby Covington has evolved since leaving ATT
Several of the coaches behind Colby Covington recently explained how the fighter has evolved since leaving American Top Team. After spending almost the entirety of his career training at ATT in Coconut Creek, Florida, Covington parted ways with the gym earlier this year. He now trains at MMA Masters in Miami. Ahead of Covington’s Saturday […]
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Conor McGregor issues statement on allegations, mental health concerns
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has issued a statement on the recent allegations against him and on the ensuing concerns about his mental health. Last weekend McGregor was detained in Corsica, an island territory of France, after allegedly exposing himself to a woman. After being interviewed by local authorities, he was released from custody […]
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Mirsad Bektic loses opponent for Saturday’s card due to COVID-19 issues
UFC featherweight Mirsad Bektic has lost his opponent Eduardo Garagorri ahead of their fight this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 11. Bektic and Garagorri were set to meet in a featured prelim on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley card, but the fight has been canceled. According to a report from MMAFighting.com, a […]
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Daniel Cormier reveals he had COVID-19 before Miocic fight: “This is not an excuse at all”
Daniel Cormier says he had COVID-19 before his UFC 252 heavyweight title fight with the division’s reigning champion, Stipe Miocic. During a recent interview with Yahoo! Sports, Cormier sang the praises of a product called the Oura Ring, which tracks health data and can help alert the wearer to potential health problems. The former two-division […]
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Henry Cejudo on Sean O’Malley: “I actually like the kid”
Former two-division UFC champ Henry Cejudo recently admitted that he actually has some respect for rising bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley. Cejudo has had plenty in the way of trash talk for O’Malley lately, particularly after the prospect sustained the first loss of his career at the hands of Marlon Vera. On a recent episode of […]
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Dan Hooker open to Tony Ferguson fight after Dustin Poirier contract talks fail
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker is open to fighting Tony Ferguson after Dustin Poirier had contract talks fail with the promotion. UFC president Dana White recently said that an intriguing lightweight bout between Ferguson and Poirier was “probably” ticketed for UFC 254. Ferguson has already agreed to the fight but the promotion apparently cannot come […]
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Video | Khamzat Chimaev helps homeless man in Las Vegas
Red-hot UFC prospect Khamzat Chimaev showed his charitable side ahead of his fight with Gerald Meerschaert this Saturday in Las Vegas. In the lead-up to his fight with Meerschaert, Chimaev encountered a homeless man on the streets of Vegas, and ended up buying him a meal from McDonalds. See it below (via MMA Nytt): While […]
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Chael Sonnen suggests new matchup for Tony Ferguson since “Poirier doesn’t want the opportunity”
Chael Sonnen has a new matchup in mind for Tony Ferguson now that a fight with Dustin Poirier is seemingly off the table. For many weeks, Poirier and Ferguson were linked to a fight at UFC 254 on October 24. Regrettably, the matchup fell through when Poirier and the UFC couldn’t agree on the size […]
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Marvin Vettori slams “delusional” Chris Weidman, says the former champ could outrun Usain Bolt
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori continues to call out Chris Weidman in the hope of securing a fight against the former champion. Vettori was able to take his current winning streak in the UFC to three fights in June as the Italian continues to try and climb up through the ranks of the 185-pound division. […]
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Dana White praises Kevin Croom: “Those who take big risks get big rewards”
UFC president Dana White has praised Kevin Croom after his short-notice win in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 10 this past weekend. Croom was a late addition to the card after previously being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, only to be released without fighting for the promotion. This time around he was thrown […]
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Donald Trump wants Joe Rogan to moderate upcoming debate with Joe Biden
Donald Trump has said he wants Joe Rogan to moderate an upcoming debate against Joe Biden. Rogan has become a loud voice in the political space, and has sat down with Bernie Sanders and Candace Owens to discuss a number of hot button issues. Last year, fans instigated a grassroots campaign to have the MMA […]
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Mike Rodriguez tells MMA fans to lay off Ed Herman following “awkward moment in our sport”
UFC light heavyweight Mike Rodriguez is telling fans to lay off of veteran Ed Herman after their fight at UFC Vegas 10 ended in controversy. The recent bout between Rodriguez and Herman was one of the most controversial fights we have seen in the UFC in years. In the second round, Rodriguez appeared to land […]
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New details emerge in Conor McGregor’s case as witnesses step up to provide details
Witnesses have stepped up to provide details in Conor McGregor’s latest arrest. McGregor was arrested but was released without being charged earlier this week after he allegedly flashed a young woman. A witness revealed McGregor did in fact do just that with his bodyguards by his side. “According to a witness who spoke with the […]
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What’s next for Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill after UFC Vegas 10?
In the main event of UFC Vegas 10, Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill were looking to snap their losing streaks and get back into contention at strawweight. The two were originally slated to be the co-headliner. Yet, just a week out from the event, they were promoted to the headliner status and agreed to the […]
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Dana White confirms he’s had discussions with lightweight free agent Michael Chandler
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that he has held talks with popular free agent Michael Chandler. Fans and media members alike have been speculating over the future of Chandler after it was confirmed he’d be moving into free agency following his last Bellator fight. Now, after White had initially confirmed he’d be interested in […]
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Tyron Woodley forecasts violent end to Colby Covington fight
Tyron Woodley envisions a violent end to his fight with Colby Covington, which headlines the UFC Vegas 11 card in this Saturday night. Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, has had a heated rivalry with Covington since the start of his title reign. More than a year after he surrendered the belt to Kamaru Usman, […]
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Video | Donald Trump praises UFC’s White, Covington, Cejudo and Gaethje
UFC President Dana White recently attended a Donald Trump campaign rally, along with UFC stars Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo and Justin Gaethje. During his speech, Trump sang the praises of White, who he has long considered a friend, and also gave some shoutouts to Covington, Cejudo and Gaethje. See what the US President had to […]