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Ben Askren received some advice from Bjorn Rebney after UFC debut
It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from former Bellator boss Bjorn Rebney. He’s been quiet ever since it was announced he’d be working with the seemingly defunct Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association (MMAAA) in 2016. Apparently, however, the former Bellator chief has been in contact with former Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren, who is now […]
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UFC 237 | Returning Bethe Correia: ‘The division needs me’
It has been six years since former UFC title challenger, Bethe ‘Pitbull’ Correia picked up a victory in her native country of Brazil. However, she looks to change that come this Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro. At UFC 237, Correia will make her return to action when she takes on Mexico’s Irene Aldana. For […]
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Report | UFC 236 pay-per-view numbers among lowest in last 15 years
UFC 236 was a pretty fantastic event that had two unforgettable bouts to close the show. Unfortunately, not as many tuned in as the UFC had hoped for. In the co-main event, we saw the first of two interim champions be crowned. This one in the middleweight division featured Kelvin Gastelum taking on Israel Adesanya […]
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Dana White to meet with Conor McGregor soon, expects a summer return
During a recent appearance on the Jim Rome Show, UFC President Dana White said that he has plans to meet with Conor McGregor within a week. “He and I are getting together very soon, within the next week, and we’re going to figure out what’s next for him” White said. “I see him fighting this […]
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Dana White on Jordan Burroughs in the UFC: ‘I’d be very interested’
Last night in Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater, wrestling fans were treated to a dream match at Beat the Streets NYC 2019 between two of the best to ever do it. One of which has been argued as the best. The pairing saw 16-time gold medalist world champion, Jordan Burroughs matched against undefeated top UFC […]
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Fourth time’s the charm, Yoel Romero vs Paulo Costa targeted for UFC 241
The UFC middleweight division homes several super talented competitors and at the very top, each is continually producing great fights. Two of the division’s most devastating finishers are undeniably the pairing of Cuba’s ‘Soldier of God,’ the Olympic silver medalist in wrestling, Yoel Romero (13-3) and Brazil’s knockout extraordinaire, Paulo Costa (12-0). Originally, the experienced […]
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UFC 237 fight card and start time
UFC 237 is just around the corner. This intriguing pay-per-view card, which emanates from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, goes down this Saturday night. Learn how to watch UFC 237 here The card will be topped by a strawweight title fight, as champion Rose Namajunas ventures into enemy territory to thwart the challenge of the dangerous […]
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Report | Conor McGregor training hard, ‘ready to fight now’
According to a report from TMZ, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor is ready to return to the Octagon. TMZ claims to have spoken to a spoken to a source “extremely close” to the Irish MMA star, who divulged the following: “He’s ready to fight now,” this sourced reportedly stated. “He’s in training. […]
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UFC parts ways with another flyweight fighter, releases former WSOF titleholder Magomed Bibulatov
The UFC’s flyweight purge is not showing any signs of slowing down. Following a stretch that saw the Las Vegas based promotion cut ties with fighters like Jose Torres, Ulka Sasaki, Ben Nguyen, Roberto Sanchez and Jared Brooks, they’ve now released Russia’s Magomed Bibulatov. This news comes from Marcel Dorff of MMA DNA, who added […]
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Opinion: Failed UFC return of Brock Lesnar an unnecessary circus that could have been avoided
Somewhere out there folded in a waste bin was an unsigned contract that would have guaranteed a heavyweight super fight between UFC champion Daniel Cormier and Brock Lesnar. The supposed biggest heavyweight fight in history sat among yesterday’s garbage before permanently being hauled off to the dump and never to be heard from again. This […]
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Kamaru Usman reacts to Ben Askren losing to Jordan Burroughs
On Monday night, UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren stepped onto the mats for a wrestling match with Jordan Burroughs. The bout topped the Beat the Streets 2019 charity event, which emanated the Hulu Theatre inside New York City’s hallowed Madison Square Garden. In the end, this charity wrestling match did not go well for Askren. […]
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Report | Anthony Johnson arrested for domestic violence
According to a report from TMZ Sports, two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson was arrested for domestic violence on Monday night. Johnson reportedly admitted to getting physical with his girlfriend during an argument, but claimed that he only picked her up and did not intend to hurt her. TMZ obtained the police report […]
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Jack Hermansson walks back Chris Weidman callout: ‘He’s not my first choice’
Shortly after Jack Hermansson sprung the upset on Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the short-notice main event of UFC Fort Lauderdale, he set his sights on matchups with Yoel Romero, Kelvin Gastelum and Chris Weidman. “We want the big boys,” Hermansson said on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show. “I have three names in mind, Yoel Romero, Kelvin […]
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Renato Moicano wanted Zabit Magomedsharipov before accepting fight with Korean Zombie
Renato Moicano will be returning to the Octagon on June 22 in the main event of the UFC’s first event in Greenville, South Carolina. When Moicano steps into the Octagon, standing across from him will be “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, who was not the Brazilian’s first choice of who he wanted to fight. […]
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Donald Cerrone vs. Conor McGregor at UFC 240 is the fight to make
A lightweight bout between former division champion Conor McGregor and surging contender Donald Cerrone is the fight to make for July’s UFC 240 event. ‘Cowboy’ called out the former two-division UFC champion following his dominant decision victory over Al Iaquinta at Saturday’s UFC event in Ottawa. “I want the title,” said Cerrone. “Unless Conor McGregor, […]
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Tony Ferguson announces he is back following meeting with UFC officials
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson took to Twitter earlier today announcing that he is ‘back’ and ready to return to action. ‘El Cucuy’ met with UFC officials earlier today in Las Vegas and shortly after posted the following video on social media. “I’m back MF’s – Champ Sh*t Only!” Tony Ferguson captured the […]
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Daniel Cormier believes Brock Lesnar could be convinced to come back
For months it appeared Daniel Cormier was waiting on Brock Lesnar to make his return to the Octagon. That was until last week, when Lesnar told UFC President Dana White that he is retiring from MMA. That left ‘DC’ without the big money fight he was hoping for, but he now has a return date […]
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BREAKING: Cody Stamann vs Rob Font verbally agreed to for UFC Greenville
Two top-15 bantamweights are set to throw down in Greenville, South Carolina. Sources tell BJPENN.com that Cody Stamann and Rob Font have verbally agreed to fight on June 22. The two have been going back-and-forth on Twitter accusing one another of not agreeing to the fight, but now people close to the situation have confirmed […]
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Jon Jones responds to Daniel Cormier’s request for a third fight
Current UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier wants one more crack at Jon Jones before he decides to call it a career and hang up the gloves. Cormier was a guest on today’s edition of the ‘Helwani Show’ where he revealed his desire to fight ‘Bones’ for a third time at light heavyweight. “It’s all I […]
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Daniel Cormier reveals he had recent back surgery
The life of a fighter is far from glamorous. Injuries are a big part of any athletic endeavor, but combat sports provide more than most. And the best in their field definitely aren’t immune to them either. Current UFC heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier is now 40-years old as of March 20. However, his original plan […]
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Conor McGregor trashes ‘dirty, smelly rats’ Makhachev, Tukhugov and Taisumov
The UFC is headed to Abu Dhabi with UFC 242 on September 7, and a number of top Russian fighters are expected to compete on the card. Khabib Nurmagomedov is rumored to be defending his undisputed lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in the main event, while other stars like Islam Makhachev, Zubaira Tukhugov and Mairbek […]
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Israel Adesanya fires back at Yoel Romero, compares him to Groot
Last week, UFC interim middleweight champ Israel Adesanya took a shot at Yoel Romero on Twitter, questioning the Cuban wrestler’s accomplishments and criticizing him for his previous weight cutting issues. “…and tha fuck what. Y’ll act like Romero is the champ, never makes weight, never won a UFC belt. Them: “yOu foUGht aN OLd sIlVa!!” […]
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UFC reportedly signs Amir Aliakbari, rival promotion claims he’s still under contract
Over the weekend, Brazilian publication Combate reported that the UFC had signed highly-regarded heavyweight prospect Amir Aliakbari. ESPN subsequently verified this report. Unfortunately, these reports seem to have been premature — at least partly so. Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA), the promotion that Aliakbari has called home for his last few fights, is claiming that the […]
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Brian Ortega announces he’s clear to compete, targets Holloway rematch
Brian Ortega sustained quite a bit of damage in his failed December title bid opposite UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway. After several months of healing, however, the talented featherweight contender is one again clear to compete. He announced this exciting news in a recent interview with TMZ: “Saturday was my official time when everything got […]
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Dana White praises Donald Cerrone, Al Iaquinta after UFC Ottawa main event
Over the weekend, in the main event of UFC Ottawa, Donald Cerrone and Al Iaquinta stepped into the Octagon together for a crucial lightweight contender bout. After five, wild rounds, Cerrone walked away with a unanimous decision victory — but both fighters pocketed $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses. Pretty much every member of the […]
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Daniel Cormier and Sergio Mora get heated over Canelo-Jacobs commentary
Like many combat sports fans, Daniel Cormier was tuned into the headline dominating boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs on Saturday night. Yet while he enjoyed the action, he did not enjoy the ring-side commentary from former WBC champ Sergio Mora and Brian Kenny. “Brian Kenny and Sergio Mora really suck! Canelo won […]
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The biggest winners from UFC Ottawa
The fights are always fantastic when the Octagon stops off in Canada. Saturday’s UFC Ottawa card was no exception. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners from the card. Walt Harris At times the 35-year-old Walt Harris leaves you scratching your head. On other occasions, like his UFC Ottawa victory over Sergey Spivak, he […]
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UFC Ottawa winner Cole Smith: ‘This sport sucks’
The life of a professional fighter is not easy. The physical demands of the job are unmatched, but unfortunately, the pay grade does not reflect that. For Cole Smith, who made a successful UFC debut with a unanimous decision win over Mitch Gagnon at UFC Ottawa, that’s a big problem. “This sport sucks, man,” Smith […]