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Jorge Masvidal explains UFC 241 confrontation with ‘f**king snitch’ Colby Covington
Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington used to be roommates and best friends, but that is no longer the case. The two had a public falling out and at UFC 241 there was even a confrontation between them. The UFC ended up separating them. What they said to each other was unknown until now. Masvidal claimed […]
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UFC 246 weigh-in results and video: McGregor, Cerrone hit marks
Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone have one last hurdle to clear before their Saturday night, UFC 246 showdown: They’ll both need to make the welterweight division’s 170-pound limit. Given that Cerrone has competed countless times in the 155-pound lightweight division, and McGregor has made it all the way down to the 145-pound featherweight division in […]
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PETA slams UFC 246 headliners Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor
PETA has hit back at UFC 246 headliners Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone following their comments at the UFC 246 press conference earlier this week. PETA, known officially as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has been around since 1980 and during that time they’ve been perceived to have done a lot of good […]
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Dana White confirms Conor McGregor will get lightweight title shot with win at UFC 246
UFC president Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor will get the next lightweight title shot should he defeat Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 this weekend. The UFC lightweight title is on the line in April when champion Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on challenger Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. According to White now, McGregor will fight the […]
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UFC 246: BJPENN.COM Staff Picks
UFC 246 is just around the corner, and the card is tearing the BJPENN.COM team apart. From the Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone main event, to the Diego Ferreira vs. Anthony Pettis pay-per-view opener, we just can’t seem to agree when it comes to our predictions, and it’s getting ugly. Insults flying on the BJPENN.COM […]
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The fighting version of Conor McGregor has returned, and the UFC is better for it
Over six years ago, a 24-year-old Conor McGregor’s roadmap to an MMA takeover dwelled intrinsically. The dogged chase to be the best fighter in the world was truly about the journey of self-actualization. “Not even martial arts. Life, it’s always you versus you,” McGregor told Fighters Only back in April 2013. “If you’re competing against […]
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Henry Cejudo vs Jose Aldo targeted as UFC 250 main event
Combate is reporting that the UFC is aiming to book Henry Cejudo vs Jose Aldo for the Bantamweight Championship as the main event of UFC 250. The landmark show is scheduled to take place on May 9 in Sao Paolo, and while there could always be more title fights added into the mix, UFC seems […]
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Tyron Woodley vs. Leon Edwards made official for UFC London
ESPN is reporting that Tyron Woodley vs Leon Edwards has been made official as the main event of UFC London on March 21. The bout has been rumored to be taking place on the card for weeks now, with both men noting that they’re more than ready to step up and take on the challenge. […]
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Darren Till expected to return at UFC 248 in place of Robert Whittaker
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till is expected to return at March’s UFC 248 in place of Robert Whittaker. Whittaker decided to withdraw from his slated bout with Jared Cannonier earlier this week, citing personal reasons for his removal. With that said, the promotion was in search of a replacement opponent and appear to […]
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Robert Whittaker issues statement after pulling out of UFC 248 bout with Jared Cannonier
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has released a statement after he was forced to pullout of his slated UFC 248 bout with Jared Cannonier due to personal reasons. The bout was supposed to mark Whittaker’s first since surrendering his middleweight title to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 this past October. ‘The Reaper’ took to […]
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Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero official for UFC 248
Israel Adesanya’s first title defense is set as he will headline UFC 248 against the man he has been calling out, Yoel Romero. According to Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Adesanya vs. Romero is official per UFC president, Dana White. TalkMMA (aka Dizz) on Twitter was first to report the fight was being targeted for this card. […]
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Donald Cerrone says he’ll grant Conor McGregor an immediate rematch after he wins at UFC 246
Donald Cerrone believes UFC 246 will not be the last time he fights Conor McGregor. “Cowboy” has been wanting this McGregor fight for years now, as he even asked to fill in at UFC 196 when the Irishman needed an opponent. Ultimately, Nate Diaz got that fight and then a subsequent rematch which resulted in […]
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Jorge Masvidal believes potential Conor McGregor scrap would be ‘one of the biggest fights in history’
Jorge Masvidal thinks a fight with Conor McGregor would do big business. The two fighters have been linked to a potential fight for quite some time with UFC president, Dana White even saying Masvidal is too big for McGregor. Yet, with “Notorious” set to fight Donald Cerrone at welterweight, a fight with Masvidal seemed to […]
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Dana White leaks opening video for UFC 246 pay-per-view
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with stacked UFC 246 card. The main card, which will air on pay-per-view, will be topped by a welterweight scrap between former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and record-collecting finisher Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Big pay-per-view cards like UFC 246 are usually opened up by special […]
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Kamaru Usman trashes the BMF belt
On Thursday, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was asked if he has any interest in fighting for the BMF title that Jorge Masvidal won by defeating Nate Diaz in November. To say the undisputed champ is not interested in the BMF belt would be putting it gently. Usman, when asked if he has any interest […]
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Dana White: There are no ‘easy fights’ or ‘cans’ in the UFC
UFC President Dana White is very proud of the depth and talent of the promotion’s roster. In fact, he says there are no “easy fights” and no “cans” anywhere on that roster. White made this comment during an interview with Aaron Bronsteter at TSN. “It’s just a fact, when you make it to become world […]
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Jorge Masvidal confirms he’s willing to defend BMF title, but wants ‘creative’ stakes
The recent BMF title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz was supposed to be a one-off, but ever since Masvidal claimed the BMF belt for himself, it’s looked increasingly likely that the title will be up for grabs again in the future. Speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s UFC 246 in Las Vegas, […]
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VIDEO | UFC’s Jorge Masvidal unveils new mezcal brand
Conor McGregor is no longer the only UFC fighter with his own brand of liquor. On Thursday, top UFC welterweight contender and BMF champ Jorge Masvidal unveiled his new mezcal brand. Masvidal’s mezcal brand is called “El Recuerdo,” which means “memory” in Spanish. See the official release video for this new brand below: Mezcal, for […]
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Miesha Tate on Conor McGregor: ‘This is exactly how he needs to handle his comeback’
A different sounding version of Conor McGregor has appeared in the lead-up to his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 246, and that version was on full display during Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference. McGregor did not come into the press conference with a ton of trash talk or animosity towards Cerrone, instead he chose […]
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Conor McGregor says Kamaru Usman has a ‘sniff the jockstrap style’
UFC superstar Conor McGregor was asked if a fight against Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman interests him more, and his answer was interesting, to say the least. McGregor and Donald Cerrone took part in the UFC 246 pre-fight press conference on Wednesday in Las Vegas ahead of their big fight this Saturday night at T-Mobile […]
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UFC 246 Betting Odds Analysis
This is the first in a series of new articles here on BJPenn.com in 2020 analyzing the betting odds for all UFC events. The first event of the year is UFC 246. Note: All odds based on current odds at BestFightOdds.com. This article is for entertainment purposes only. Never bet what you can’t afford. UFC […]
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UFC 246: Three fights to watch outside of the main event
While all eyes are currently on the UFC 246 main event, which pits the returning Conor McGregor against Donald Cerrone, there are other fights on the stacked January 18 card that should definitely not be missed. Here are three fights to watch outside of the main event. Claudia Gadelha (17-4) vs Alexa Grasso (11-3): Main […]
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Dana White updates on potential Amanda Nunes vs. Claressa Shields fight
During his sit-down interview with Aaron Bronsteter of TSN, UFC President Dana White hit on a wide range of topics, and brought some more attention to a possible crossover fight. There have recently been talks of a potential fight between boxing world champion Claressa Shields and reigning UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes, and […]
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VIDEO | Reporter shot down for asking Conor McGregor about sexual assault allegations
A reporter was shot down by UFC president Dana White when he asked Conor McGregor about the sexual assault allegations he’s facing. Morgan Campbell of the New York Times got a chance to ask McGregor about the sexual assault allegations that the Times previously reported on. Here’s how the exchange went down (h/t prime fedor […]
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Referee, judges assigned for UFC 246 main event
On Saturday night in Las Vegas, in the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will collide in what promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year. The judges and referee for this blockbuster McGregor vs. Cerrone fight have now been assigned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (h/t […]
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UFC 246 | Pro fighters make their picks for Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
In the main event of UFC 246, Conor McGregor makes his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon, where he will battle Donald Cerrone. Heading into the fight, the Irishman is a -325 favorite while “Cowboy” is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the […]
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Dana White calls UFC-Reebok deal a ‘home run’
Back in 2014 the UFC signed a six-year outfitting deal with Reebok to become the official apparel sponsor of the UFC, and that deal has not gone well in the eyes of many fans and fighters. When fighters could represent their own sponsors, they had more opportunities to make money, but since the Reebok deal […]
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Donald Cerrone responds to claims that he chokes in big fights
Donald Cerrone has won a lot of fights during his time in the UFC. More than anyone, in fact. That being said, he’s come up short in a few big fights, which has led some fans to suggest he cracks under pressure. Speaking at a Wednesday press conference ahead of his UFC 246-headlining fight with […]