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Giga Chikadze says Max Holloway would be an easier fight than Alex Volkanovski
Giga Chikadze has suggested that former featherweight champion Max Holloway would be an easier fight for him than the current champ, Alexander Volkanovski. Currently ranked at #8 in the featherweight division, Chikadze is a rising star at 145lb and is arguably one of the most in-form fighters in the UFC. The Georgian hasn’t lost since […]
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Former Max Holloway opponent Will Chope set for 2 vs. 1 bout at Fight Circus III
Will Chope has had a truly unique career in Mixed Martial Arts. The 6’4 American has been called everything from “the world’s tallest featherweight” to “Asia’s busiest fighter.” The 30-year-old mixed martial artist has had a wild career since making his UFC debut against Max Holloway in 2014, as he has since gone on to […]
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Patricio Pitbull welcomes Max Holloway Bellator fight ‘if he ever gets tired of making pennies in the UFC’
Patricio Pitbull is enjoying a truly prolific faze in his career. He holds both the lightweight and featherweight titles in Bellator, and is riding a six-fight winning streak and there is a strong argument for the 33-year-old being the best 145-er in the world. Pitbull is often asked about a move to the UFC, but […]
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Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway 2 slated for UFC 251, two other title fights targeted for event
In his first title defense since winning the belt at UFC 245, Alexander Volkanovski will reportedly run it back with former champion Max Holloway. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was first to report that the fight is being targeted for UFC 251, although the contracts have not been signed yet. The fight was originally scheduled to take […]
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Max Holloway explains why he was pulled from UFC 226 fight against Brian Ortega
Former UFC featherweight Max Holloway is in good spirits and answering questions following his title loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245 this past weekend. On Wednesday, Holloway was a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show to discuss a wide variety of topics from his title loss to the recent happenings in his […]
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Max Holloway Dressed Up Like Luigi to Ride Go Karts in Tokyo
It’s good to be king, it’s even better to leave a kingdom of battles behind you and drive off into the sunset. Max Holloway had to fight through a ridiculous list of fighters as the UFC increased the game difficulty. He never lost a single life in ten fights after falling to Conor McGregor four […]
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Max Holloway: I’d Do Anything to Rematch McGregor
Featherweight contender Max Holloway (12-3 MMA) is the only UFC figther thus far to take “The Notorious” Conor McGregor to a decision inside of the octagon and he would give anything for a rematch: “I’d do anything for that rematch,” Holloway told MMAjunkie. “It’s going to happen. McGregor is a cool dude. He has nothing […]
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UFC Announces Three Bouts For UFC Fight Night Colorado
After Dave Sholler announced earlier that the UFC would be heading out to Colorado on Valentine’s Day for a card many fans began speculating as to what fights would be added to the event. The UFC has delivered. Max Holloway and Cole Miller will be fighting on the card, as well as Zach Makovsky and […]
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Max Holloway Wants 5th Fight In 2014
Max Holloway has already become the youngest fighter in UFC history to reach 10 bouts with the promotion, but he isn’t content sitting out for much longer. At just 22-years old, Holloway has compiled a 7-3 UFC record, that has only seen him drop defeats to #5 ranked Conor McGregor, #7 ranked Dustin Poirier, and […]
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Holloway Admits He Was “Feeling Bad” For Pummeling Corassani
Max Holloway finished Akira Corassani in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Stockholm yesterday in pretty brutal fashion. The finish was considered by many to be a late stoppage on the referee’s part, something Holloway agreed with. He spoke to media members following the win at the post-fight press conference saying: “I was like, […]
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UFC Fight Night 53 Bonus Report
UFC Fight Night 53 produced $50,000 bonuses for four fighters, as Charles Rosa, Dennis Siver, Max Holloway and Mike Wilkinson all picked an added check for their respective performances today in Sweden. Max Holloway received a “performance bonus” for his first-round knockout victory over fellow featherweight Akira Corassani in the evenings co-main event. Meanwhile, Mike […]
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UFC Fight Night 53: Story Snaps Nelson’s Undefeated Streak
Rick Story was once “The Next Big Thing” in the welterweight division. A loss to Charlie Brenneman in 2011 derailed his fast-track to the title and he was never able to regain his momentum after that. Gunnar “Gunny” Nelson was experiencing the same amount of attention from fans and media— and it was well deserved. […]
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“UFC Fight Night 53: Nelson vs. Story” Official Results
UFC kicks off the first event of their double header today with a card headlined by Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story! The event will air live on UFC Fight Pass from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Join us here at BJPENN.COM for up to the minute live results and updates! Main card (On […]
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Holloway in For TKZ, Faces Corassani In Sweden
Hawaii’s own, Max “Blessed” Holloway is stepping up, and filling the UFC Fight Night 53 void left by the injured, Korean Zombie. UFC officials announced the new booking this afternoon. UFC fight Night 53 goes down from the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 4. The booking is a short turnaround for Holloway, who […]
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Mirsad Biktic Out Of FN 49 Bout Against Max Holloway
Mirsad Bektic was forced out of his Fight Night 49 bout against Max Holloway later this month. Taking his place will be UFC newcomer Clay Collard. Clay Collard is 13-4 in his MMA career, and will be riding a 3-fight win streak into the bout, with one of the wins coming over UFC vet and […]
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Cole Miller forced off UFC Fight Night 46, Conor McGregor now faces Diego Brandao
Cole Miller (21-8 MMA, 10-6 UFC) was expected to face off with Conor McGregor this July in the headlining bout of “UFC Fight Night 46.” Unfortunately for fans of “Magrinho,” Cole has been forced off the card, this after suffering torn ligaments in his hand. Stepping in for Miller against McGregor will be “Ultimate Fighter […]
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PHOTO | UFC 172’s Max Holloway Drowns In Krispy Kreme Following Win
Following his impressive UFC 172 victory over, Team Alpha Male’s Andre Fili, Max Holloway told Joe Rogan that his coach promised him a barrel full of Krispy Kreme donuts if he won via submission. And, as the picture shows, he got his due. Holloway earned a third round submission victory in, last Saturday’s, UFC 172 […]
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‘UFC Fight Night 34’ $50K Bonus Winners: Saffiedine, Lim, Holloway and Doane
Submission of the Night: Russell Doane It seems as if a triangle choke was destined to end this fight. Leandro Issa almost locked in the hold at the end of the first round but Russell Doane’s arm was not in position to be put to sleep. Later on in the second round, Doane slapped on […]
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.gif | UFC Fight Night 34 Prelims: Holloway Chops Chope Down and Wins by TKO in Round 2
Max Holloway really showed how diverse he has the potential to be with his striking in this fight. Holloway even channeled his inner Dennis Siver and threw a spinning back kick to the body of Chope while he was pressed against the cage. Eventually, it became one strike too many for Chope and he crumbled […]
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Three Bouts Added To UFC Fight Night 34
By Evan Stoumbelis UFC Fight Night 34: Ellenberger vs. Saffiedine is filling out. The UFC announced via Twitter – @UFC – 3 more bouts for the card which takes place January 4th at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The added bouts include: Dustin Kimura vs. Jon Delos Reyes Max Holloway vs. Will […]
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Conor McGregor talks ACL recovery, calls Jose Aldo ‘basic’
UFC featherweight Conor McGregor (14-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has been making headlines ever since he signed with ZUFFA earlier this year. McGregor made his octagon debut in April, where he scored a 67-second TKO victory over Marcus Brimage in Sweden. The Irish born fighter was most recently seen in action at the “UFC Fight Night 26” event […]
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BJPENN.COM RADIO 8/14/13 REPLAY: JOE LAUZON & MAX HOLLOWAY
Last night BJPENN.COM Radio returned to action with two UFC on FOX Sports 1 Fighters. Both Joe Lauzon and Max Holloway discussed their upcoming fights this weekend and dished out their game plans and predictions for other fights on Saturday’s historic event. BJPENN.COM Radio airs eery Wednesday night at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. […]
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Dana White: Conor McGregor fight-hype second to only Brock Lesnar
After making a statement in his UFC debut by knocking out Marcus Brimage in just 67-seconds, featherweight Conor McGregor (13-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) was asked if he was concerned about being fed to the wolves too early in his career. “I am a wolf!” stated the Dublin native. McGregor arrived in Boston yesterday, ahead of […]
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BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET WITH JOE LAUZON AND MAX HOLLOWAY
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by two UFC on FS1 Fighters. Both Joe Lauzon and Max Holloway will going the crew to promote this Saturday’s event in Boston. Use the player below to […]
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE | UFC 160’s Max Holloway Talks About His Fight This Weekend
UFC 160 fighter Max Holloway took time out of his training schedule to talk to BJPENN.COM’s Lynn Mitchell about his fight this weekend against Dennis Bermudez.
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Dennis Bermudez vs. Max Holloway added to UFC 160 card
By Evan Stoumbelis UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 has picked up another fight, Dennis ‘The Menace’ Bermudez vs. ‘Blessed’ Max Holloway. The fight will take place in Las Vegas, with no news as to whether it will be on the main card or the preliminary card. The 21-year old Hawaiian native Holloway is 3-1 […]