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Diego Sanchez responds to callout from Demian Maia
Diego Sanchez has responded to a recent callout from Demian Maia. Maia competed on last Saturday’s UFC Brasilia card, suffering a first-round knockout at the hands of Gilbert Burns in the co-main event. Post-fight, Maia announced that he wants to fight once more before retiring, ideally against Sanchez or Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. “Yes for sure. […]
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Dana White has a message for fans doubting he can pull off UFC 249 event
UFC president Dana White has a defiant message for fans who believe that the promotion won’t be able to host UFC 249 next month. Following the announcement of three upcoming events being canceled, many fans have been wondering whether or not White and the UFC will be able to stage UFC 249 on April 18 […]
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Tyron Woodley explains why he’s no longer interested in fighting Leon Edwards next
Tyron Woodley has revealed why he is no longer interested in fighting Leon Edwards next. The former welterweight champion was scheduled to fight Leon Edwards this week in the main event of UFC London. Due to the looming threat of Coronavirus, this London card fell apart. Colby Covington offered to fill in against Woodley at […]
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Ashlee Evans-Smith believes UFC fighters affected by postponement deserve compensation
Ashlee Evans-Smith had been scheduled to face Molly McCann this upcoming weekend at UFC on ESPN+ 29 in London, but the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world effected the entire event. Before the combat sports world had been affected by the sudden changes, Evans-Smith went out to London ahead of time even though she recognized she […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov training alone in gym ahead of UFC 249
Although the status and location are up in the air for his main event lightweight title fight for UFC 249 against Tony Ferguson, champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is still focused on his training, under difficult circumstances. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic gyms have been forced to close down and the UFC has had to cancel their […]
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UFC releases official statement on ‘UFC 249: Khabib vs Ferguson’
UFC 249 is still up in the air, but the promotion has now released a statement on the event. With the state of New York banning large gatherings, and in accordance with the New York State Athletic Commission, the UFC announced the event will not take place in Brooklyn. In the statement released, the UFC […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach explains why Tony Ferguson is his toughest opponent
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach Javier Mendez explains why Tony Ferguson is the UFC lightweight champion’s toughest challenge yet. The head coach and mastermind behind American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) has been training the UFC’s lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov for many years. Despite the looming threat of Coronavirus, today is no exception as they continue to prepare for his […]
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Jimi Manuwa says light heavyweight ‘has come alive’ and expects Jan Blachowicz to get next title shot
Jimi Manuwa is happy that the UFC’s light heavyweight division has “come alive” in recent months. Manuwa has been in the UFC since 2012, where he saw Jon Jones become the promotions light heavyweight champion and defend his belt several times. Jimi believes the division was stagnant when “Bones” first dealt with his USADA and […]
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Dominick Reyes’ training partner says immediate rematch with Jon Jones is unlikely
It appears Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes 2 will not happen next, according to UFC light heavyweight, Sam Alvey, a training partner of Reyes’. Jones and Reyes fought in the main event of UFC 247 where it was “Bones” who won a very close decision. Yet, for many fighters and fans, they thought Reyes did […]
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VIDEO | Sean O’Malley recreates hilarious Tony Ferguson workout video
“Sugar” Sean O’Malley has taken inspiration from Tony Ferguson in a hilarious new workout video. This week, Ferguson posted an unusual workout online. The lightweight showcased his insane flexibility whilst flipping and grappling with a workout box, all accomplished in just a pair of jeans and a t-shirt: https://www.instagram.com/p/B90Q4-2J5g7/ The bantamweight standout, Sean O’Malley, traded […]
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Opening odds released for potential Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje fight
It’s not yet clear when Conor McGregor will return to the UFC’s Octagon, or who he’ll fight in his return. That being said, the most likely option at present seems to be a fight between the Irish star and former World Series of Fighting champ Justin Gaethje. The opening odds for this potential McGregor vs. […]
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Tyron Woodley dismisses Leon Edwards fight, demands Colby Covington as next opponent
Tyron Woodley has diverted his attention from Leon Edwards to Colby Covington. The former welterweight champion was scheduled to fight Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London this weekend. It would have been his first Octagon appearance since losing his 170-pound title in 2019 to Kamaru Usman. However, due to the ongoing Coronavirus […]
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UFC unveils Forrest Griffin Community Award for exceptional volunteer and charity work
The UFC recently announced it has created the Forrest Griffin Community Award for exceptional volunteer and charity service by a UFC athlete. Named in honor of the UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC light heavyweight champion, the first recipient of the Forrest Griffin Community award will be revealed at International Fight Week in July […]
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Colby Covington buries Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jorge Masvidal
Colby Covington is trying to keep the peace with Dustin Poirier, but the same doesn’t apply to his American Top Team stablemates Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jorge Masvidal. Speaking to Submission Radio recently, Covington absolutely buried Masvidal and Jedrzejczyk. He started with his fellow welterweight. “What’s my message to Jorge ‘Journeyman’ Masvidal AKA ‘Street Judas’, the […]
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UFC 249 will officially not be happening in New York
UFC 249 needs a new home. The card, which is scheduled for April 18, will not be going down in Brooklyn, New York as originally planned. Amid the growing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Athletic Commission has officially announced it will not be hosting the card. “Out of an abundance of caution […]
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Jon Tuck charged with sexual assault, allegedly told victim ‘no one can know due to my work’
Former UFC and Bellator lightweight fighter Jon Tuck was charged this week with an alleged sexual assault in his native Guam. According to a report from the Pacific Daily News out of Guam, Tuck allegedly raped a 21-year-old woman outside of a restaurant in Tumon on March 4 in the wee hours of the morning. […]
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Ali Abdelaziz calls Tony Ferguson a ‘dumb motherf***er’ for unique training methods
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz trashed UFC lightweight star Tony Ferguson and called him a “dumb motherf**ker” for his unique training methods. Ferguson is known for his wild training sessions which include, among other things, him kicking steels pipes in an effort to condition his shins. He does a lot of his training on his own, […]
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Conor McGregor: ‘I did not train properly’ for Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
Conor McGregor claims he didn’t train properly for his infamous 2018 fight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, which he lost by fourth-round submission. In a recent interview with Jonathan Snowden of Bleacher Report, McGregor reflected on the errors he made during his preparations for Nurmagomedov. “I will admit that the fight before UFC 246, […]
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Jon Jones reacts to Johnny Walker’s UFC Brasilia loss
UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has taken a shot at Johnny Walker following the Brazilian’s second consecutive loss. At last weekend’s UFC Brasilia card, Walker lost a decision to Ukrainian talent Nikita Krylov. With this loss, Walker fell onto a two-fight skid, having also been stopped by Corey Anderson late last year. Jones has […]
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Michael Bisping slams pandemic panic buyers: ‘Get a f**king grip!”
Michael Bisping has a message for the people brawling over toilet paper in supermarket aisles. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the planet, many people have attempted to stock up on the supplies they’ll need during potential periods of quarantine and isolation. Unfortunately, this spike in demand has created shortages of many items—most infamously […]
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USADA to continue random testing of UFC fighters despite coronavirus pandemic
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced that they will continue random drug testing on UFC fighters despite the coronavirus pandemic. The sports world has been turned upside down in the last week or so as a direct result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, with multiple leagues and organizations being forced to cancel or […]
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Johnny Walker reacts following loss to Nikita Krylov at UFC Brasilia
Johnny Walker has reacted to his loss against Nikita Krylov at UFC Brasilia and admitted to having “holes in his game.” After an incredible start to his UFC career with three back-to-back knockout wins, the Brazilian’s career has taken a tough turn. In 2019, he suffered a devastating KO loss at the hands of Corey […]
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Randa Markos self-quarantines following UFC Brasilia due to illness
UFC fighter Randa Markos has gone into self-isolation due to an illness after arriving back in Canada following UFC Brasilia. The strawweight fighter featured in one of the most intriguing bouts on the prelims this past weekend as she went head to head with Amanda Ribas. Markos was beaten by the rising star, with Ribas […]
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Colby Covington apologizes to Dustin Poirier after failing to ‘keep it civil’
Colby Covington has apologized to Dustin Poirier for bad-mouthing him in an interview. Covington and Poirier, who both train at American Top Team in Florida, devolved from training partners into enemies last year. The pair even exchanged some threats on social media. This lead ATT owner Dan Lambert to broker a truce between the pair. During […]
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VIDEO | Top five workout ideas to do from home
With Coronavirus around every corner, multiple MMA events cancelled and gyms closing their doors, fans are left questioning what to do next. Look no further. Here at BJPenn.com, we have curated some easy workout ideas to do from home. Most of them require 0 equipment, they will improve your game and also keep you Coronavirus […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dana White will send location for Tony Ferguson fight in next couple of days
Khabib Nurmagomedov is anticipating being sent the location of his UFC 249 fight against Tony Ferguson in the coming days. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UFC has been forced to postpone the next three events and the status of UFC 249 is unknown. It will not be taking place in Brooklyn, New York as […]
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Owen Roddy suggests current plan is for Conor McGregor to return on July 11
Conor McGregor may be returning to the Octagon on July 11 according to his coach, Owen Roddy. Ever since McGregor TKO’d Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds at UFC 246 in his return to the cage, many wondered what would be next. The Irishman said he wants 2020 to be a “season” with three fights […]
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Raphael Assuncao reflects on 2005 fight with Jorge Masvidal
Early on in Raphael Assuncao’s professional career, like most MMA fighters starting out, he was fighting anyone at any time. When a call came in for his fifth pro fight in Duluth, Georgia, the Brazilian accepted it not knowing he would be fighting a soon to be BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal. Assuncao started his career […]