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Maia Criticizes Judges Following Decision Loss To Shields
“I don’t understand the judges. My strategy going into the fifth round was to defend the takedowns and score points standing, so I thought the fight was 3-2 to me. I think the judges should make their criteria more clear and the judges should go public. A decision like this can change a fighter’s life […]
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VIDEO | Watch Jakes Shields Defeat Demain Maia In Last Night’s Main Event
Last night in Brazil, two of MMA’s best submission grapplers went to war for 15-minutes, but it was Jake Shields who got his hand raised in the end.
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UFC Fight Night $50K Bonus Winners: Assuncao, Dillashaw and Kim. Palhares Refused Bonus Due to “Unsportsmanlike Conduct”
Rousimar Palhares made quick work of Mike Pierce when he submitted him in thirty-one seconds with a heel-hook. This submission would have earned him Submission of the Night, but he did not let go right away and was not awarded the bonus due to unsportsmanlike conduct. Fight of the Night: T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao […]
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‘UFC Fight Night 29: Maia vs. Shields’ Weigh-in Results: One Fighter Misses Mark
Today’s UFC Fight Night 29: Maia vs. Shields weigh-in event has concluded and all but one fighter made their contracted weight limit. The one blemish on today’s ceremony came in the form of Thiago Silva coming in two-pounds over the allowed light-heavyweight allowance at 208lbs. He was given one additional hour to make the […]
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Watch Today’s UFC Fight Night 29 Weigh-ins Live on BJPENN.COM (Noon PT)
Today from Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazi the UFC Fight Night 29, Maia vs. Shields weigh-ins take place at the Jose Correa Arena. In typical fashion you can catch the event live and free right here on BJPENN.COM starting at noon Pacific / 3:00 P.M. ET.
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Quick Twitt | Dana White: Demian Maia Could Get Title Shot With Win Over Shields
This Wednesday on Fox Sports 1 Demian Maia and Jake Shields face off in a pivotal welterweight clash. To make things more dramatic come fight night, UFC President Dana White just confirmed that if Maia should obtain victory in this week’s main event he could face the winner of GSP vs. Hendricks. The UK’s Gareth […]
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Joey Beltran Talks Suspension and Returning to the Cage Successfully
After making drop to light-heavyweight, Joey Beltran looked to restart his career in a new division. Upon his return to the UFC, Beltran split two consecutive fights, winning his most recent against Igor Pokrajac. His victory was taken from him, however, after Beltran tested positive for nandrolone. Now, with a fight against Fabio Maldonado looming, […]
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Free Fight Video: Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama
Top Japanese fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama levels the playing field by dropping to welterweight to take on Jake Shields, one of the sport’s best ground fighters and a top contender in the division.
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VIDEO | Jake Shields And Demian Maia Battle It Out On The Mic
At a recent photo opportunity, Demian Maia and Jake Shields are faced with the awkward task of interviewing each other. Paula Sack turns the microphone over to the fighters and mayhem ensues. Thankfully, the guys stick to their day jobs. Catch this main event at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields, Wednesday, October 9 at […]
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VIDEO | Jake Shields: Demian Maia May Be The Man To Submit Me
It will be American Jiu Jitsu versus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when Jake Shields takes on Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night on October 9th. Jake previewed the bout with Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice on Inside MMA.
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T.J. Dillashaw vs. Raphael Assuncao rebooked for UFC Fight Night 29
UFC officials recently announced that top bantamweights T.J. Dillashaw (8-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Raphael Assuncao (20-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will collide at UFC Fight Night 29, October 9 in Brazil. The bout was initially scheduled to take place at UFC Fight Night 28, but Assuncao was sidelined with a hand injury. The “TUF 14” […]
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Joey Beltran vs. Fabio Maldonado set for UFC Fight Night 29
MMAFighting.com has learned with sources close to the UFC that “The Mexicutioner” Joey Beltran (14-8 MMA, 4-5 UFC) is heading to Brazil for a light heavyweight showdown against Sao Paulo native Fabio Maldonado (19-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC). Beltran is coming off a unanimous decision win over Igor Pokrajac at December’s UFC on FX event in […]
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Jake Shields vs. Demian Maia Set to Headline UFC Fight Night 29 in Sao Paulo
A welterweight tilt between Jake Shields and Demian Maia is set to headline the UFC Fight Night 29 show in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 9th. BJPENN.com reported the news back in July as the bout was said to take place later this year by UFC Tonight. The location has now been confirmed by MMAFighting.com. Shields […]
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Maia vs. Shields Likely For Fall UFC Event
A welterweight clash between, grappling standouts, Demian Maia and Jake Shields is reportedly in the works for an upcoming UFC event this fall. ‘UFC Tonight’ on FUEL TV confirmed the bout last night. Demian Maia is currently riding high on a three-fight win streak following his drop to the UFC’s welterweight division. The former middleweight […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
At UFC Fight Night 25, back in 2011, Jake Ellenberger earned himself ‘Knockout of the Night’ with this vicious performance over Jake Shields. Ellenberger faces Rory MAcDonald this weekend on FOX.
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Pierce Camp Makes Case For Bout Against Shields
“We’d really like to fight Jake Shields next. A little bit of that is availability. Both of those guys are coming off wins in the last couple months. We feel that stylistically, both guys are good on the ground so it could be a good place for Mike to really showcase his striking and his […]
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After UFC 161 Win Over Woodley, Shields Wants A Top 5 Guy
“I really was trying to put on an exciting fight.Sometimes I don’t put on the best fights so I wanted to put on a good fight and I felt like he was really defensive which bummed me out a little bit, but I was able to show off my stand up and out strike him […]
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UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson Preliminary Card Results & Recap
By Evan Stoumbelis – @MMAEvan Tonight fans will see 2 legends in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts do battle when ‘Suga’ Rashad Evans squares off with Dan Henderson, but first we tuned into FX for four preliminary fights. Kicking off the night we have Roland Delorme vs. Edwin Figueroa. After 3 rounds of action […]
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Shields Responds To Woodley: ‘He doesn’t hit harder than Hendo’
“I definitely think I could withstand his (Woodley’s) punches. I mean, anything is possible, there could be a flash knockout with those little gloves, so of course anyone can be knocked out, but I think I could take it. I’ve taken Henderson’s biggest right hand he could throw. I think Woodley hits hard, but I […]
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VIDEO | Shields Not Happy With Just Winning, Wants KO Or Submission Over Woodley
“I think Tyron, he’s a tough guy, but I have a lot more experience. Great wrestler, All-American wrestler, heavy hands. He’s a tough guy but I think I have a lot more experience and just advantages everywhere. Wrestling is pretty even but I think striking I can beat him, I can beat him on the […]
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Yoshihiro Akiyama’s Manager Jailed For Allegedly Stealing $140K From Him
Fan favorite Yoshihiro Akiyama is back in the limelight but this time, it’s not for his fighting career. Instead Akiyama makes headlines today for being the alleged victim of an embezzlement scandal five years ago that saw his now-former manager steal approximately $140,000 from Akiyama. Sawayama Tarou is in custody for taking advantage of […]
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BJPENN.COM RADIO FULL REPLAY: Cesar Gracie, Alan Belcher & Jake Shields | UFC NEWS
Last night BJPENN.COM Radio returned with an all-star line up of guests. Cesar Gracie discussed the upcoming UFC 158 main event between Nick Diaz and GSP. He also took the time to talk about the controversial Lloyd Irvin situation and the rest of the scheduled fights his team has coming up. Alan Belcher joined the […]
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Cesar Gracie, Jake Shields & Alan Belcher Join BJPENN.COM RADIO Tonight (8 P.M. ET) | UFC NEWS
The new BJPENN.COM Radio Airs tonight at 8:00 P.M. ET / 5:00 P.M. PT. Joining the new crew will be a star-studded guest list that includes famed coach, Cesar Gracie, top UFC welterweight Jake Shields and UFC middleweight contender, Alan Belcher. In the hosting slots, longtime BJPENN.COM Director, Pedro Carrasco will join the always-entertaining BJPENN.COM Contributor, […]
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Cesar Gracie, Jake Shields & Alan Belcher Join BJPENN.COM RADIO Wednesday Night (8 P.M. ET) | UFC NEWS
This week BJPENN.COM Radio is introducing a new host panel and format. Joining the new crew will be a star-studded guest list that includes famed coach, Cesar Gracie, top UFC welterweight Jake Shields and UFC middleweight contender, Alan Belcher. In the hosting slots, longtime BJPENN.COM Director, Pedro Carrasco will join the always-entertaining BJPENN.COM Contributor, George […]
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Alan Belcher Joins BJPENN.COM Radio Line Up This Wednesday | UFC NEWS
One of the UFC’s top middleweight contenders, Alan Belcher, is the latest to join the BJPENN.COM crew for this weeks BJPENN.COM radio show. Belcher has been hitting the Internet with a strong campaign of controversial bets for his co-main event fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 159. “The Talent” has wagered Tattoo’s and has had […]
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Jake Shields Joins BJPENN.COM Radio Line Up This Wednesday | UFC NEWS
UFC welterweight fighter, Jake Shields, is the latest addition to the BJPENN.COM Radio guest list this week. Shields is coming off an Athletic suspension for testing positive for banned substances and is rumored to be scheduled for a date with fellow Strikeforce import Tyron Woodley at UFC 161 this June. Jake joins Cesar Gracie this […]
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Ed Herman Blames PED’s For Shields Loss | UFC NEWS
“I think Colorado is one of the HIPAA privacy states where they weren’t allowed to release what he tested positive for. I’m pretty sure it was for some type of performance enhancing substance, just by looking at his physique going in to the fight. He looked pretty puffed up and exhibited the common signs. As […]