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TUF 19 Finale Draws A Large Gate For BJ Penn vs. Frankie Edgar
Last week UFC President Dana White informed media members that the UFC would have a $175 million dollar effect on Las Vegas over this past weekend. With UFC 175, the TUF 19 Finale, and the UFC Fan Expo, it was a big weekend for the UFC. During the post fight press conference, Dana White told […]
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B.J. Penn: I Needed Closure
Following a disappointing loss to Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn spoke to the media about why he got back in the Octagon for another fight saying: āIām thinking to myself, why did you step back into that octagon after the beating that Rory MacDonald gave you? The reason is because I really needed to find out. […]
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Dana White Reacts To Penn’s Loss: Fighting Is A Young Man’s Game
After watching the TUF Finale, UFC President Dana White spoke to Ariel Helwani about BJ Penn’s loss to Frankie Edgar. In case you missed it, check it out below:
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Frankie Edgar: Beating BJ Penn Was Bittersweet
After defeating BJ Penn in the TUF 19 finale, Frankie Edgar spoke to the broadcasting crew about how defeating BJ Penn was bittersweet. In case you missed it, check it out here:
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BJ Penn: I Shouldn’t Have Come Back
Last night in the main event of the TUF 19 finale, fans saw BJ Penn defeated by Frankie Edgar. After the bout however, ‘The Prodigy’ announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts. In case you missed it, check it out below:
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REPLAY! “TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar” Post-Fight Press Conference (Full Replay)
Watch tonight’s UFC press-conference live from Las Vegas.
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BJ Penn Retires From MMA: “This is the end”
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion, BJ Penn has decided to retire from the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. After losing to Frankie Edgar in the main event at The Ultimate Fighter season 19 finale, Penn spoke in the octagon and alluded to the fact that this was it. Later, at the post-fight press conference, […]
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Dana White Talks About BJ Penn’s Career: ‘There’s nothing left to prove’
After his loss at TUF 19 finale, BJ Penn announced his retirement from the sport. After the fights, UFC president Dana White had plenty to say about Penn’s impact on the UFC and his thoughts on the fighter’s retirement. “BJ Penn was our jiu-jitsu coach before we even bought the UFC, you know, so I’ve […]
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Dana White: Aldo/Mendes Could Still Happen
Frankie Edgar put on an impressive display against BJ Penn tonight and escaped the octagon in good shape. Social media started speculating the possibility of Frankie Edgar stepping in to save the UFC 176 card by facing Chad Mendes in the new main-event, but the UFC President hushed those rumors quickly. Dana White confirmed during […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Edgar Finishes Penn in Round 3, Penn Retires After Fight
The trilogy may be over, but BJ Penn’s legacy will live forever in the UFC Hall of Fame. Frankie Edgar, on the other hand, could stumble upon some UFC gold in his future with his win tonight. While standing, Penn looked light on his feet and ready to stuff the takedown. Edgar, on the other […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Anderson Inks UFC Contract by Finishing Van Buren In 1 Minute
It has been the finale of finishes! This was the second Ultimate Fighter Tournament final tonight and it was the second finish in a row. This time, it was Corey Anderson knocking Matt Van Buren out cold to earn a UFC contract. Anderson caught Van Buren off guard with a right-left combination when they met […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Gordon KOs Lima in Round 1, Earns UFC Contract
Eddie Gordon’s nickname “The Truck” is fitting. His truck of an overhand right won him a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship tonight. Gordon backed Lima up against the fence and landed a devastating, loud overhand right. If it wasn’t for the fence holding Lima up, he would have fallen straight to the mat. With […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Lewis Knocks Inocente Out in Round 1
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis has scary power. Lewis caught a leg kick and turned it into a takedown. As he was towering over Inocente, he tried to land a diving shot but he met nothing but canvas. From Inocente’s half-guard, Lewis blasted him with three right hands. Inocente became limper with every shot Lewis […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Ortiz Picks Up Decision Win Over Scoggins
Dustin Ortiz and Justin Scoggins lived up to the reputation of flyweights in the octagon; They go as hard in round three as they do in round one! Dustin Ortiz found success early with takedowns and utilized them to gain some momentum. He almost walked into an armbar but he powered through it and escaped […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Lee Outlasts Ronson and Earns Decision Win
This bout may not have lived up to the expectations it had as the main-event of the preliminaries, but it was a great display of each man neutralizing their opponent’s offense. Jesse Ronson found his range early and was able to land a couple lead uppercuts before Kevin Lee adapted to it. Since Lee adjusted, […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Issa Traps Tuerxun in an Armbar, Gets Win in Round 3
Leandro Issa may have broken the rules in the second round, but he almost broke his opponent’s arm in the third. After a successful first round, Issa took two steps backward in the second when he grabbed the fence to complete a sweep on Tuerxun. Referee Mario Yamasaki paused the fight and stood both individuals […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Martins Brutally KOs Puig in First Round
Adriano Martins is a BJJ specialist, but he just dished out one of the best knockouts of the weekend. Martins had no problem getting within striking distance of Puig. As Puig was stepping in for a strike, Martins countered with a short right hook that sent Puig crashing to the mat. Puig was out cold […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Walsh Smothers Spohn, Picks Up Decision Win
Both light heavyweights were contestants on “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 19 and had a chance to prove themselves to Dana White tonight. Daniel Spohn proved that he is not great off his back and Patrick Walsh proved he is great at controlling his opponent while on top. Walsh dominated this fight by smothering Spohn with […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Moras Beats Dufresne by way of Unanimous Decision
This bout was all about mat-work. Alexis Dufresne was content with taking the fight to the ground and had almost triple the top-control time her opponent did. Moras was active off of her back and kept working for better positioning while Dufresne was contempt with laying on top of her. Dufresne performed well in the […]
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“TUF 19 Finale” Results: Drysdale Forces Berish to Submit In Round 1
We kicked off the night with a quick submission win from Robert Drysdale. Keith Berish submitted while in a rear naked choke, but it was likely a leg injury that forced him to tap. Drysdale was hanging onto a standing Berish like a backpack with a body triangle while working for a rear naked choke. […]
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“TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar 3” Live Results
For the second day in a row, the Mandalay Bay Events Center will play host to the UFC! Tonight we see “The Prodigy” BJ Penn in action against “The Answer” Frankie Edgar for the third time. This will be their first bout against each other at featherweight. We will also see the culmination of the […]
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“UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida” Post-Fight Press Conference (Replay)
If you missed tonight’s UFC 175 post-fight press conference, here’s the replay.
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“TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar III” Weigh-Ins (Full Replay)
If you missed our live broadcast from today’s UFC weigh-ins event, here is the replay in full. Enjoy!
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STAREDOWN! Penn & Edgar Mean Mug In Vegas
Earlier today, from the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar engaged in one more pre-fight staredown.
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“TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar III” Weigh-In Results – Penn Cleared For Featherweight Debut
Today’s ‘TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar III’ weigh-ins event has concluded, and all fighters scheduled for Sunday’s fight have hit their contracted weight. If you missed our live broadcast of today’s event, here are the results: MAIN CARD: (FOX Sports 1, 6 p.m. PT) Frankie Edgar (145.5) vs. B.J. Penn (145) Corey Anderson (204) […]
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Watch Today’s “TUF 19 Finale: Penn vs. Edgar III” Weigh-Ins Live on BJPENN.COM
Watch the official weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Edgar vs. Penn, live Saturday, July 5 at 4pm/1pm ETPT.
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BJ Penn Reacts To Dana’s Talk Of Retirement
UFC legend BJ Penn, who is headlining the TUF 19 finale against Frankie Edgar is in a do or die situation this Sunday. Leading up to the event, UFC President Dana White said if Penn loses he will push for the two-division champ to retire. Today ‘The Prodigy’ agreed with Dana’s comments saying: “That makes […]
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BJ Penn Pre-Fight Media Scrum (Full)
BJ Penn talks to the media at the International Fight Week Media Day about his upcoming fight against Frankie Edgar.