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Chael Sonnen-Jon Jones Conference Call Replay (Full Audio) | UFC NEWS
Earlier today the UFC and FX held a special tele-conference with Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen and Dana White to discuss the next season of the UFC’s reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter.” If you missed our live broadcast of the event, have no fear, you can find the archived audio in the player above.
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Rumor: Stephan Bonnar to face Forrest Griffin in trilogy bout at UFC 155 | UFC News
On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen will be a coach for the upcoming seventeenth season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. His opposing coach will be current UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who Chael will face on April 27th at a location yet to be determined. As a result of Tuesday’s big news, Forrest […]
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Dana White: “I have all the answers. The Internet does not. We built this company and we know what we’re doing.” | UFC News
A large portion of mixed martial arts fans and media have speculated that the recently announced bout between current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former middleweight #1 contender Chael Sonnen, was put together in order to help boost the recently poor ratings of the Ultimate Fighter (TUF) franchise. But according to UFC president […]
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Listen To Today’s Sonnen vs. Jones Conference Call LIVE on BJPENN.COM (4PM ET) | UFC NEWS
Today the UFC is holding a special conference call to go over the Jones vs. Sonnen booking for TUF and the April 17 title match between the two light-heavyweight fighters. Usually we do not stream these calls, but for MMA fans, Sonnen on live conference talking to his opponent is something everyone should hear. Don’t […]
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Betting Odds: Jones Opens Up As Favorite Over Sonnen | UFC NEWS
Yesterday the UFC announced “The Ultimate Fighter” season 17 coaching assignments as Jon Jones versus Chael Sonnen. Instantly the MMA world took note and fans and the media started buzzing about the upcoming match up. It’s taken just one day for oddsmakers to weigh in on the fight and put out betting odds for the […]
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Sonnen Sounds Off: Jones Should Have Moved To Heavyweight When He Had The Chance | UFC NEWS
“I don’t know. Here’s the bottom line, he should not have been pressured into this. I did everything I could to warn this guy. I told him ‘Hey I’m coming to the division’ and he should have packed up and left it. He talked about going to heavyweight and he should have done it because […]
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Coach Jackson Talks Jones vs. Sonnen: It’s Not Wise To Get Jon Jones Mad | UFC NEWS
“I certainly don’t think it would be a wise strategy to get Jon really mad, but that’s something [Sonnen will] have to decide for himself. When you get into Jon’s face, that’s definitely when he performs the best, for sure. [Jones is] very articulate, and he gets right to the point. It’s just that trash-talking […]
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Hendo Reacts To Jones vs. Sonnen: Blasts Dana White, Contemplates Giving Up Fighting For Sh*t Talking Class | UFC NEWS
Following yesterday’s surprise announcement, that current UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen would serve as the next coaches of “The Ultimate Fighter” season 17, former #1 contender Dan Henderson took to twitter to voice his displeasure to UFC president Dana White. Henderson had been scheduled to face Jones for the […]
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Forrest Reacts To Jones vs. Sonnen: “Why fight when you can talk your way to the top” | UFC News
It was announced Tuesday that former UFC middleweight title challenger and king of smack talk, Chael Sonnen, has talked his way into a title shot against current light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The two fighters will serve as the coaches of the Ultimate Fighter Season 17 series and will square off for the belt in April […]
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Evans Reacts: O.K. With Sonnen Leapfrogging Division, Wants Rematch With Machida | UFC NEWS
“For the most part, I commend the UFC for making the fights happen that the people love to see. But as a fighter, I was like, ‘Man, what’s it gonna take for me to get a chance to get back up in there?’ I wanted to fight Anderson (Silva), but it didn’t end up happening […]
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PHOTO | Erick Silva Teaches Lesson In Class, Hangs With Jon Fitch | UFC NEWS
UFC welterweight fighter, Erick Silva, sets an example for his fellow fighters with his latest act in sportsmanship. The Brazilian standout lost a hard fought decision to top welterweight Jon Fitch last weekend at UFC 153, but that hasn’t stopped the two from embracing as friends as the picture above shows. In his message to […]
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VIDEO | Jones vs. Sonnen Hype Preview | UFC NEWS
Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen was announced just yesterday for not only an April 17 showdown but also as opposing coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter” season 17. This hype video came out almost two weeks before the bout was announced, check it out:
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Cerrone Is “Packing A Lunch” And Prepping For “3 Rounds Of Hell” Against Pettis | UFC NEWS
“I’m looking forward to that fight. Hopefully December we’re gonna get it, beginning of January. My side of the deal is signed. (I’m) just waiting on him while his shoulder is rehabbed. There’s been a lot of shit talking back and forth, so it’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be for the fans. I think […]
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Apparently Cerrone & Pettis Lost TUF Coaching Gig Due To Pettis Injury | UFC NEWS
“[I’m] still recovering from shoulder surgery, and it’s taking longer than expected. I was hoping to get ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ gig because I was told it was me and [Donald] Cerrone coaching, and now it’s not happening. I’m just frustrated with everything, man… I’m hoping to return in January.” According to the rising lightweight, Anthony […]
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VIDEO | Steven Seagal Versus The Voice (Full Episode) | MMA NEWS
Master Steven Seagal made waves in the MMA world when taking credit for such victories as Lyoto Machida over Randy Couture and Anderson Silva over Vitor Belfort, but has rarely been given the chance to explain himself. Now in a one-hour one-on-one, the martial arts expert sits down with AXS TV’s Michael “The Voice” Schiavello […]
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VIDEO | This Is What Happens When You Don’t Vote – By Tim Kennedy (Hilarious) | MMA NEWS
Tim Kennedy and Ranger Up have done an excellent job in explaining the importance of voting in the upcoming presidential election. In this video they document the potential events that more than likely will transpire if you don’t cast your vote! For anyone on the fence about this election you owe it to yourself to […]
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VIDEO | The Amazing Mike Goldberg And The Interesting Things He Said At UFC 153 | UFC NEWS
Mike Goldberg is an awesome guy, so our posting of this highlight video is in no way a dig at the UFC ringside commentator. He does however say some interesting things and last weekend at UFC 153 he left many onlookers scratching their head. Check out the video and leave your comments at the bottom!
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VIDEO | Ameri-Do-Te Blackbelt Tries To Teach Greg Jackson How To Fight “For Real” | MMA NEWS
Greg Jackson and Julie Kedzie stop by Master Ken’s Dojo to learn a little bit about Ameri-Do-Te but when Mr. Jackson criticizes Master Ken’s methods he challenges Julie to fight his senior student Billy to prove that his training is effective. Check out the full video feature in the player below:
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Anderson Silva: I Have No Intentions Of Fighting Weidman Because I Am Not A Fool | UFC NEWS
‘I think all athletes in this division will get their opportunity in going for the title. I don’t have any intention of fighting with him (Wiedman). I still think he has a lot to do in the UFC. I am in a comfortable position and I am no longer a child, I am 37 years […]
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Frank Shamrock: When ZUFFA Bought Strikeforce It Felt Like My Baby Died | MMA NEWS
“Strikeforce was my baby. Scott [Coker] and I were sitting, like this, at a coffee shop. He was like, ‘Bro, I wanna do MMA.’ It was literally like that. And I go, ‘Wow, are you kidding me? Do you know hard it is? Do you know how much money it costs and the risk there […]
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Patrick Cote Explains The Difficulties With Fighting Anderson Silva | UFC NEWS
“It’s very complicated to fight [Anderson Silva] because you never know what’s going to happen or what he’s going to do. We saw what he did Saturday night. Once again he did something new. He was staying against the fence and he was playing with Bonnar. Bonnar is no joke. Bonnar is a good fighter. […]
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PHOTO | Anderson Silva Plays Doctor To Fabio Maldonado In Brazilian Hospital | UFC NEWS
Following their appearance on last weekend’s UFC 153 main card Fabio Maldonado and Anderson Silva took a trip to the hospital, but for very different reasons. Maldonado took a trip for injuries sustained during his bout with Glover Teixeira and the UFC’s middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, paid him a visit. (Photo via Twitter)
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Benson Henderson Defends Words About Trying To Surpass Silva’s UFC Records | UFC NEWS
“I think it’s good to have goals. For some reason I caught a lot of slack when I said I wanted to break Anderson Silva’s record and people were saying, ‘Oh, you’re ridiculous for thinking that. You can’t beat Anderson Silva’s record. You haven’t defended your belt one time. You’re silly. What are you talking […]
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Chael Sonnen Set To Coach TUF 17 Opposite Jon Jones; Coaches Fight Slated For April | UFC NEWS
Former UFC middleweight title challenger and king of smack talk, Chael Sonnen, has talked his way into another premium slot with his promotional home, the UFC. The Los Angeles Times is reporting and BJPENN.COM has since confirmed news that Sonnen is set to coach “The Ultimate Fighter” opposite UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The Ultimate […]
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Anderson Silva: I’d prefer GSP over Jones, it’s an easier fight | UFC NEWS
“I’m old, guys. I’m getting old. I’m retired. I’m nearly there. I’ve only got another five years. I think [GSP] would be a great challenge for me. I prefer him over Jon Jones. He’s smaller. It’ll be a little bit easier. I’ll be hit less.” While talking to the media following last Saturday’s dominant win […]
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Free Fight Video | Nick Diaz Avenges His First Pro Loss | UFC NEWS
In his third fight of the night at the UA: King of the Mountain welterweight tournament, a 19-year-old and undefeated Nick Diaz would fall to the strikes of Jeremy Jackson in forty-nine seconds. It would mark the only time he would ever be stopped in his career. Ten months later, Diaz would step into the […]
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VIDEO | Cormier Urges Fans To Not Lose Interest In Strikeforce, Still Hopes For Mir Fight | MMA NEWS
“I don’t have an opponent. But with the two-month delay, hopefully Frank Mir is healed up and ready to go. I haven’t been told I’m fighting for sure, but if they’re promising a stacked card, I’m hoping I’m one of the guys they look at and you put [me] on the card and it becomes […]
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VIDEO | Machida Gets Viral – Punches Man In Barber Shop | UFC NEWS
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida, has gotten more the 2 million Youtube views for this Brazilian Head and Shoulders commercial! Check it out!