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Paul Felder vs Edson Barboza 2 targeted for UFC 242
A fight featuring a pair of top lightweight contenders is reportedly headed to Abu Dhabi on the same night the title is on the line. MMA Junkie was first to report that a rematch between Paul Felder and Edson Barboza is being targeted for UFC 242. This will be a rematch between Felder and Barboza […]
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More reasons to watch UFC Philadelphia
The world leader in MMA sets up shop at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for UFC on ESPN 2. If the ultra-violent main event featuring Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje isn’t enough to make you want to tune in on Saturday night, you might not have a pulse. All jokes aside and this […]
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Insane Spinning Wheel-Kick KO Video: Who did it better?
A video posted by Wallid Ismail (@wallidjfc) on Nov 29, 2015 at 1:53am PST A spinning wheel kick is without a doubt one of the flashiest ways to earn a KO victory in mixed martial arts. It’s an extremely well timed and very advanced kick to land on your opponent. Stepping across your body, you […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Edgar Bloodies Swanson and Submits Him in 5th Round
Frankie Edgar dominated Cub Swanson for nearly fifteen minutes before he submitted him with only four seconds remaining in the fifth round. It was the latest stoppage in UFC history. Edgar was able to take Swanson down at will throughout the fight. Swanson proved to have little to offer with his back on the mat […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Barboza Outworks Green, Gets Decision Win
Edson Barboza spent the majority of the first round a safe distance away from Bobby Green’s striking range. Green grew frustrated with Barboza “running away” from him and started to fight aggressively in the second round. Green’s hands hung low as he started to taunt Barboza, and he payed for it big time. What Green […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Camus Earns Upset Win Over Pickett
Chico Camus looks like a completely different fighter after his first fight in the flyweight division tonight. He landed over sixty percent of his strikes in his bout with Brad Pickett and picked up the unanimous decision victory. Camus’ gas tank never ran out; he was on his toes the entire fight and fought off […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Oliynyk Lays Rosholt Out Cold in First Round
These two heavyweights were fighting like they both bet on their bout ending in the first round! After some back and forth brawling, Oliynyk broke from the clinch and caught Rosholt with a left hook to the back of the head. Oliynyk followed up with a HUGE left hook and Rosholt was sent crashing to […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Benavidez Lights Ortiz Up and Gets Decision Win
Joseph Benavidez came to fight and it showed in his performance tonight against Dustin Ortiz. Benavidez stormed to the middle of the octagon at the start of the fight and these two pushed on an incredible pace from the opening second. The reputation of flyweights putting on incredible fights held true with this one as […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Wiman Scores Decision Win Over Vallie-Flagg
Matt Wiman and Isaac Vallie-Flagg kicked off the main-card of “UFC Fight Night 57” on Fox Sports 1 with their lightweight bout. Wiman controlled most of the fight with his grappling and was able to pick up the unanimous decision win. The majority of the fight took place in the clinch with Vallie-Flagg’s back against […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Magomedov Earns Win Over Copeland
Ruslan Magomedov outnumbered and outclassed Josh Copeland when it came to striking, but at least Copeland proved he has one hell of a chin. Copeland ate a few shots in the opening round that would have put the average heavyweight fighter to sleep, but he pushed forward and continued to absorb punishment for ten more […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Narvaez Scores Win In Home State Over Barnatt
Luke Barnatt seemed to have been on his way to a decision victory against the +300 underdog Roger Narvaez, but Narvaez tried his hardest to make sure that would not happen by landing a big shot in the third round. Narvaez scored the first knockdown twelve minutes into the fight, in round three. Barnatt let […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Vick Gets Decision Win Over Hein
James Vick fought a tall man’s fight in the second and third rounds and it won him the fight. Nick Hein had a couple chances in the first round to finish the fight, but he could not execute. Vick chose to stand in front of Hein in the opening round to bang it out, and […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Arreola Submits Edwards in 1st Round with Armbar!
Akbarh Arreola redeemed himself after losing his UFC debut in July by submitting Yves Edwards in just one round. Arreola set the hold up with a beautiful combination which caught Edwards completely off-guard. Arreola lunged towards Edwards and landed a right cross that sent Edwards tumbling to the mat in slow-motion. The fact that he […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: VanZant Defeats Curran in FOTN Contest
Paige VanZant went through hell to make it to the octagon and she made it all worth it with a victory over Kailin Curran. Curran showed great resiliency in all three rounds of action and their clash of styles led to what should be a Fight of the Night contender. VanZant was accepted as a […]
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UFC FN 57 Results: Choi TKOs Puig in Just 18 Seconds!
There’s no better way to kick off a UFC event than with a technical knockout! Choi and Puig met in the middle of the octagon ready to bang for this featherweight contest. Puig tried to control where the fight was going by claiming the middle of the octagon. Choi feigned a left hand and caught […]
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“UFC FN 57: Edgar vs. Swanson” Live Results
Welcome to Texas, ya’ll! UFC Fight Night 57 is airing live from Austin, Texas and the event will kick off with Fight Pass preliminary bouts at 7:00 PM ET. Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson will duke it out in the main event on Fox Sports 1! Stay tuned to BJPENN.COM for live results of this […]
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Bobby Green on training with Diaz brothers: “It changed my life”
UFC lightweight standout Bobby ‘King’ Green is gearing up for his UFC Fight Night 57 bout against Edson Barboza this Saturday. Leading up to the bout, Green traveled to Stockton California to train with the Diaz brothers and Gilbert Melendez. Green reflected on his time training with the Diaz brothers in an interview with Fox […]
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Bobby Green contemplating retirement after Barboza bout
Top ranked lightweight Bobby Green revealed on Facebook this week that he is contemplating retiring after his upcoming fight with Edson Barboza this Saturday. Green is one of the best up and coming fighters in the UFC, and has compiled a 4-0 record inside the UFC since coming over from Strikeforce, which extended his current […]
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PHOTO | Edson Barboza Looking Shredded
UFC lightweight Edson Barboza is fresh off a devastating KO over Evan Dunham that saw Barboza finish Dunham with a brutal liver kick. Since then, Barboza has yet to have another fight in the Octagon scheduled. Barboza posted the following picture on his Instagram, challenging his fans to guess his weight. By Evan Stoumbelis
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PHOTO | Edson Barboza Practices Grappling On Oversized Teddy Bear
UFC lightweight Edson Barboza may not have a fight in the UFC scheduled, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting some training in on an oversized teddy bear. Barboza posted the following picture on his official Instagram: Great training this morning!
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Edson Barboza Shows Off Impressive BMX Trick Skills
Besides being able to land wheel kicks on opponents to score brutal highlight reel knockouts, UFC lightweight Edson Barboza can also do some pretty impressive tricks on a BMX bike. Check it out:
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Edson Barboza Wants A Rematch With Donald Cerrone – ‘The result will be different’
“… After my fight with Cerrone, I realized I’m at their same level. I can easily fight anyone (in the top 10). I want a well-ranked opponent, and I will be ready. If I do my game, I can beat anyone. I want to test myself against anyone ahead of me in the rankings, especially […]
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Edson Barboza Cracks Top 10 In Official UFC Rankings
UFC lightweight Edson Barboza has cracked the top 10 of the UFC’s official ranking ladder in the lightweight division with his first round TKO win over Evan Dunham this past Wednesday at UFC Fight Night 46: Cerrone vs. Miller. Barboza was riding a three fight win streak that included a submission win over Lucas Martins, […]
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UFC Fight Night 45: Cerrone vs. Miller Phantom Cam Highlights
UFC Fight Night 45 took place last Wednesday. In the main event Donald Cerrone stopped Jim Miller via brutal head kick TKO. In case you missed all of the action on the card, you can re-watch it in super slow motion here courtesy of the UFC’s Phantom Cam.
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UFC Profiles Fighters With Ink
Hear a number of fighters from Fight Night Atlantic City talk about their tattoos and what they mean.
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QUICK TWITT | Nurmagomedov Asks The UFC To Test Him With Cerrone Bout
Following Donald Cerrone’s win over Jim Miller (Replay HERE), top UFC lightweight fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov is asking for a date with a Cowboy. This bout is actually expected to take place, with the winner getting a crack at the UFC title. Check it: I want 5 rounds with @Cowboycerrone , I want to test myself, […]
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PHOTO | Hematoma Day 2 For Proctor – Face Still Shaped Weird
Last night fight fans were witness to one of the ugliest hematoma’s in UFC history, and it was on Joe Proctor’s temple. (See it HERE) Today the Joe Lauzon protege shares a pic of his recovering face and it’s better, but it’s not exactly looking great. Check it: Day 2 off my hematoma. Swelling went […]
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Donald Cerrone is Ready – “I Will Literally Fight Anyone The UFC Gives Me”
“I will literally fight anybody. UFC tells me a day and time to be there, and I’ll gladly be there. Nate [Diaz], Khabib [Nurmagomedov], anybody. I want to fight. Sooner the better, and I’m looking forward to getting back out there.” During last night’s post-fight presser, Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone stated that he will fight anyone, […]