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Henry Cejudo wants to become first intergender world champion by fighting Valentina Shevchenko
Current UFC ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo is not happy that fans and analysts are touting Valentina Shevchenko as the most dominant MMA champion in the world. The UFC’s reigning men’s flyweight and bantamweight world champion, Cejudo (15-2 MMA), recently took to Twitter where he sent the following message to ‘The Bullet’. The following is a […]
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UFC 241 | Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis Video Preview
Fan favorites Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis will collide in the co-headliner of next weekend’s UFC 241 pay-per-view event. As seen in the above video, ‘Showtime’ and ‘The Stockton Slugger’ have a history and are now eager to finally settle their beef on August 17 in Anaheim. Adding to the drama surrounding the fight is […]
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PHOTO | Mike Perry in hospital after UFC Uruguay fight
Mike Perry took to social media to share a photo of himself in the hospital following his ‘Fight of the Night’ against Vicente Luque at UFC Uruguay. Perry lost a hard-fought split decision and was on the wrong end of a badly broken nose in the fight. He took to his Instagram to share a […]
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Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson could be next for Vicente Luque
Welterweights Vicente Luque and Mike Perry put on a show for the fans in the co-main event of UFC Uruguay, fighting to a razor-thin split decision in Luque’s favor. Both fighters were rewarded a $50,000 bonus for their efforts in the fight. In his post-fight interview with UFC color commentator Michael Bisping, Luque called his […]
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Katlyn Chookagian wants to be Valentina Shevchenko’s next opponent
Not many fighters want to take on UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, but Katlyn Chookagian apparently does. The top contender at 125lbs took to social media following UFC Uruguay, and raised her hand in a Tweet directed towards the champ. Here’s what Chookagian said. It was short and to the point. https://twitter.com/blondefighter/status/1160404511619518464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1160404511619518464&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmmajunkie.usatoday.com%2F2019%2F08%2Fkatlyn-chookagian-lobbies-for-title-shot-with-valentina-shevchenkos-ufc-uruguay On the […]
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Leon Edwards calls Jorge Masvidal a ‘p*ssy’ and a ‘journeyman’ in Twitter rant
One of the guest fighters at UFC Uruguay was welterweight star Jorge Masivdal, and the American Top Team product once again went after rival Leon Edwards during his media scrum with reporters. ‘Gamebred’ went so far as to say he would ‘murder’ Edwards inside the Octagon when and if they ever do meet. Edwards heard […]
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UFC Uruguay Bonuses: Vicente Luque and Mike Perry win Fight of the Night for crazy war
The UFC handed out the Fight of the Night award and two Performance of the Night awards for the most exemplary fights at UFC Uruguay. The four bonus winners each took home $50,000 for their efforts. The promotion revealed following the event that Fight of the Night went to welterweights Vicente Luque and Mike Perry […]
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Valentina Shevchenko responds to critics of UFC Uruguay performance
Valentina Shevchenko said she heard the boos of the fans at UFC Uruguay during her main event fight against Liz Carmouche, but she wouldn’t let the groaning fans make her deviate from her gameplan. The UFC women’s flyweight champion spoke at the post-fight press conference following the event and discussed the booing fans, telling those […]
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Liz Carmouche releases statement on UFC Uruguay loss to Valentina Shevchenko
UFC women’s flyweight contender Liz Carmouche has released a statement following her unanimous decision loss to Valentina Shevchenko in the main event of UFC Uruguay. Here’s what ‘Girlrilla’ had to say on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B1AofBJJKGy/ “Thank you to everyone that has helped me get here tonight. These people were a crucial part of this camp […]
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PHOTO | Mike Perry suffered one of the most horrific nose breaks in history
UFC welterweight standout Mike Perry suffered one of the most disturbing nose breaks you will ever see at tonight’s UFC Uruguay event. ‘Platinum’ was taking on surging welterweight contender Vicente Luque in the evening co-main event. After two rounds of grueling back and forth action, Luque was able to connect with a flying knee that […]
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Jorge Masvidal responds to Ben Askren’s request for a ‘thank you’
Jorge Masvidal squared off against Ben Askren on the main card of UFC 239 in what was considered to be the most highly anticipated bout of the evening. Masvidal entered the fight looking to build off the momentum of his sensational knockout victory over Darren Till at March’s UFC event in London. Meanwhile, Ben Askren […]
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Henry Cejudo has a message for Frankie Edgar following move to bantamweight
The king of cringe, UFC ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo, has sent a message to Frankie Edgar after hearing news that ‘The Answer’ is headed to bantamweight. Earlier this week the former UFC lightweight champion, Edgar, announced that he would be dropping down from his recent home at featherweight to compete in the UFC’s 135-pound division. […]
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Jorge Masvidal vows to ‘murder’ Leon Edwards when they fight
UFC welterweight standouts Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards seem destined to collide in a future fight inside of the Octagon. The perennial welterweight contenders began their rivalry at March’s UFC London event, shortly after Masvidal knocked out Darren Till in the shows headliner. In a now infamous incident, Leon Edwards was chirping Jorge Masvidal backstage […]
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Pros react to Valentina Shevchenko defeating Liz Carmouche
Valentina Shevchenko put her UFC women’s flyweight title on the line against Liz Carmouche in this evenings UFC Uruguay main event. Tonight’s fight served as a rematch, as the ladies first met at C3 Fights, Red River Rivalry in 2010. There, Shevchenko (17-3) would suffer the first loss of her professional career. “Girl-Rilla” knocked out […]
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UFC Uruguay Results: Valentina Shevchenko defeats Liz Carmouche (Highlights)
A women’s flyweight title fight headlined tonight’s UFC Uruguay event as Liz Carmouche challenges reigning division champion Valentina Shevchenko. This evenings main event will serve as a rematch, as Shevchenko was previously defeated by Carmouche via TKO (cut) at C3 Fights in September of 2010. Valentina Shevchenko (17-3 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest on a […]
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Pros react to Vicente Luque vs. Mike Perry at UFC Uruguay
Tonight’s UFC Uruguay event was co-headlined by a welterweight scrap featuring Mike Perry taking on Vicente Luque. Mike Perry entered tonight’s contest looking to build off the momentum he gained from his unanimous decision victory over Alex Oliveira in his most recent Octagon appearance at April’s UFC event in Sunrise, Florida. After starting his UFC […]
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UFC Uruguay Results: Vicente Luque defeats Mike Perry (Highlights)
Tonight’s UFC Uruguay event is co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Mike Perry taking on Vicente Luque. Mike Perry will be looking to build off the momentum he gained from his unanimous decision victory over Alex Oliveira in his most recent Octagon appearance at April’s UFC event in Sunrise, Florida. After starting his UFC career […]
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UFC Uruguay Results: Volkan Oezdemir KO’s Ilir Latifi (Video)
A light heavyweight bout between Ilir Latifi and Volkan Oezdemir took place at tonight’s UFC Uruguay event. Ilir Latifi (14-6 MMA) enters tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Corey Anderson in his most recent Octagon appearance at UFC 232. Prior to the setback, Latifi had reeled off back-to-back […]
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UFC Uruguay Results and Highlights
The Octagon invades Montevideo tonight for UFC Uruguay, a 13-bout fight card headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between Liz Carmouche and Valentina Shevchenko. This evenings main event will serve as a rematch, as Shevchenko was previously defeated by Carmouche via TKO (cut) at C3 Fights in September of 2010. Valentina Shevchenko (17-3 MMA) […]
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Cris Cyborg reveals she is officially done with the UFC
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is moving on from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The news come shortly after UFC President Dana White announced that the promotion was out of the ‘Cyborg business’. “She is free and clear to go to Bellator or any of these other organizations and fight these easy fights that […]
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Leon Edwards takes aim at Jorge Masvidal’s manager for lying about fight offer
Leon Edwards (18-3 MMA) is looking to secure himself a future fight with either Jorge Masvidal or Kamaru Usman. The surging welterweight contender, Edwards, has won eight straight fights and is in prime position for a number one contenders bout. In his most recent effort at July’s UFC event in San Antonio, Leon Edwards scored […]
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Leon Edwards calls Kamaru Usman a ‘mediocre striker’ with ‘sh*t jiu jitsu’
Leon Edwards isn’t scared to share his thoughts on his fellow welterweight contenders. That includes the current champion, Kamaru Usman, who Edwards calls out during a sit-down interview with BJPenn.com. “Rocky” first faced Kamaru Usman at UFC Orlando in 2015. Usman won via a unanimous decision victory, delivering Edwards the first loss of his UFC […]
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CSAC suspends the bantamweight license of Aspen Ladd
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has suspended the bantamweight fighting license of UFC standout Aspen Ladd. The news comes from MMAJunkie, who reported that Ladd will need to do some work before fighting at bantamweight in her next bout. According to CSAC executive officer Andy Foster, Aspen Ladd (8-1 MMA) had her bantamweight license […]
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Chael Sonnen reacts to Colby Covington’s radio show ban following spat with Miesha Tate
Chael Sonnen believes the banning of Colby Covington on a SiriusXM radio show is a mistake that has been repeated throughout the entertainment industry. Covington served as a guest on the MMA Tonight show hosted by former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Ryan McKinnell. Things got ugly as Covington accused Tate of talking […]
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Leon Edwards talks UFC future, potential Jorge Masvidal fight
No. 4 ranked UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards recently sat down with BJPenn.com’s Natasha Hooper at his training camp: Core Fit in Birmingham, England. In this chat, “Rocky” discusses how he started fighting, and what he plans to achieve in his remaining UFC career. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming fight between reigning […]
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UFC Uruguay | Valentina Shevchenko preparing for any surprises Liz Carmouche may have
Valentina Shevchenko is preparing for a different Liz Carmouche. In the main event of UFC Uruguay, the flyweight title will be on the line. It will also be a rematch nine years in the making. In Shevchenko and Carmouche’s first fight, it was Carmouche who won by doctor stoppage, yet with no video, that outcome […]
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Two bouts added to UFC Washington including Claudia Gadelha vs Cynthia Calvillo
Two high-profile women’s bouts have been added to the upcoming UFC card in Washington, DC including the return of Claudia Gadelha. Gadelha returns to the Octagon to take on Cynthia Calvillo in what should be an entertaining women’s strawweight contest. Also added to the card is a women’s bantamweight bout between Aspen Ladd and Yana […]
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Darren Till reflects on ‘scary moment’ right before a fight
UFC welterweight contender Darren Till has been fighting at the highest level of the sport for quite a while now, and as such, he’s well accustomed to the stresses and nerves that coincide with this level of competition. Speaking on his official Instagram account, Till reflected on the moment that immediately precedes each fight, when […]