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SUCCESS! Out Of Surgery, Eyeing March Return
UFC heavyeight champion Cain Velasquez was forced out of his UFC 180 bout against Fabricio Werdum earlier this week after suffering a sprained MCL. Velasquez absence in the main event, led the UFC to call upon Mark Hunt to fill the slot against Fabricio Werdum, and fight for the interim heavyweight championship. Velsasquez coach, Javier […]
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OUCH! Calf-Slicer Highlights This Week’s Regional Action
One of the most feared submissions out there, the calf slicer. This seldom seen submission was pulled off on the regional circuit this past week. Check it out:
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UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes Open Workout Highlights
UFC 179 takes place tomorrow night, and leading up to the event, the champion Jose Aldo, and challenger Chad Mendes took part in an open workout for media members, and fans. Shoutout to MMAFighting for the video of the workout!
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REPLAY! Herrig vs. Clark Full TUF 20 Fight
In case you missed TUF 20 this past Wednesday, you can rewatch the bout between Felice Herrig and Heather Clark below!
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Brutal UFC Headkick KO Compilation
Head kick Ko’s are some of the most exciting KO’s out there. That being said, an entire 1:40 long compilation of the best, is certainly something to behold. Check it out:
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PUBE HEAD! Conor McGregor, Ben Askren Engage In Twitter Beef
It was announced earlier today that Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver would be headlining a fight card in Boston in January, which sparked ONE FC champion Ben Askren to Tweet the UFC, and McGregor. Giving @TheNotoriousMMA another easy tune up match against another non wrestler is a really smart move by the UFC! — Ben […]
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REPLAY! UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes Weigh-Ins
In case you missed the weigh-ins for UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes earlier today, you can re-watch the action right here at BJPENN.com.
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PHOTOS | Staredowns From UFC 179 Weigh-Ins
Earlier today the weigh-ins for UFC 179 went down. We have the staredown pictures from the event for the main card! Glover Teixeira vs. Phil Davis (co-main event) Fabio Maldonado vs. Hans Stringer Darren Elkins vs. Lucas Martins Diego Ferreira vs. Beneil Dariush
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UFC 179 Weigh-In Results: 3 Fighters Miss Weight
Earlier today the UFC held weigh-ins for UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes II. While main event fighters Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes made weight, several others came in heavy including Fabricio Camoes and Tony Martin who will now meet in a catchweight bout, and Scott Jorgensen who was fined 20% of his purse. Below are […]
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QUICK TWITT: Weidman Reacts To Belfort’s Lack Of Testing
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman isn’t thrilled to hear that his opponent Vitor Belfort hasn’t been tested once since his hearing with the NSAC on July 27th. He took to Twitter to express his frustration. http://t.co/Rugr7fztGI wow!Thought he's been getting tested countless times. Hasn't been tested once since fight announcement 3 months ago!? — Chris […]
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Matt Brown Asking To Welcome Back GSP
Earlier this week it was revealed that former welterweight kingpin Georges St Pierre had been cleared to return to training, and stepped back into Tristar gym to have his first training session. Despite GSP returning to training, UFC President Dana White stated that St. Pierre would let the UFC know when, and if he’s ready […]
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Vitor Belfort Hasn’t Been Tested By Nevada Since Last Hearing
Despite the ramped up drug testing in the last few months, it turns out Vitor Belfort hasn’t been drug tested by the NSAC since his hearing in July, where the commission agreed to license Belfort to fight Chris Weidman. The failed drug test earlier this summer was the second Belfort’s career, leaving many to wonder […]
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‘I’m attacking Mendes Like A Runaway Truck’
Leading up to their UFC 179 rematch tomorrow night, Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes have taken verbal shots at one another, and even not so verbal sometimes (See that HERE). Aldo spoke in a recent interview about what it’s like defending his featherweight strap in Brazil once again, and whether or not he’ll jump into […]
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RETIRED! TUF Vet Hangs Them Up After Failed UFC Bid
Following his last month’s loss to Krzysztof Jotko, TUF 17 fighter Tor Troeng has decided to retire, citing a lack of motivation to compete anymore. He spoke to Norran.se about his retirement, in a statement that was translated by Sherdog.com “After almost 10 years as a professional MMA fighter, it’s time for me to move […]
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War Machine: ‘She Deserved this, so do I’
War Machine is currently awaiting trial in Las Vegas, where he will stand trial next month, answering for charges stemming from his assault against ex-girlfriend Christy Mack back in August. War Machine stated in a Tweet from prison, that Christy deserved the beating. We’re not quite sure how he managed to get a Tweet out, […]
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NIGHTMARE! Sanchez Joins Velasquez, Lauzon On UFC 180 Sidelines
Earlier this week it was revealed that UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was forced out of his UFC 180 main event bout against Fabricio Werdum. Prior to that, main-card fighter Joe Lauzon was forced out of his bout against Diego Sanchez with a knee injury, leaving his opponent, Diego Sanchez without an opponent. Now it […]
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PHOTOS | Miesha Tate Shows Off Her Body In Selfies
Former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Miesha Tate posted the following photos on her Instagram, giving a shoutout to her sponsors, and showing off her body in the process. Check it out! Any tea drinkers out there? Best tea ever!! Ive always enjoyed tea but @matefitme combines great tasting tea with results. I have better […]
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QUICK TWITT – Rampage: ‘There needs to be more fighters like Joey Beltran’
Former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, who is currently signed with Bellator, spent some time with former Bellator title challenger Joey Beltran, and captured the moment on Instagram with a message for the fighters of today. Glad I got the chance to hang out with Joey Beltran,not many fighters left in the sport like him. […]
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BOOKING ROUNDUP! UFC Adds Nine Bouts To Upcoming Events
The UFC has been extremely busy this week booking matchups for upcoming events. Catch up on all of the latest matches that have been set over the course of this past week! First up we have Nate Marquardt vs. Brad Tavares, who will face off at UFC 182 in Las Vegas on January 3rd. Marquardt […]
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UFC 179 Live Weigh-Ins Stream (2pm ET)
Fight fans are invited to join us here on BJPENN.COM, starting at 2 p.m. ET for today’s UFC 179 weigh-ins event. Use the player below to gain access. Enjoy!
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UFC 179 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 3
On episode #3 of UFC 179 Embedded, featherweight champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes, no longer on separate continents, come too close for comfort at the team hotel, and Irish instigator Conor McGregor lands in Brazil to demand the spotlight. As the main event fighters train across the hall from each other, former heavyweight […]
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McGregor vs. Siver in the works for January
Top UFC featherweights Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver are reportedly in the works for an upcoming UFC event in January. While yet to be confirmed by the UFC, this bout is expected to go down from Boston, on a yet-to-be-announced event on January 18. The Irish Mixed Martial Arts fighter earned a shot at this […]
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“APOLOGIZE!”
For the first time since having his suspension rescinded, UFC middleweight veteran, Cung Le talks about the personal, emotional, and family damage done to him by the UFC’s trigger happy drug testers. Check it: (via MMA.tv) “I am extremely happy with the UFC’s decision to rescind my suspension. I believe the issues raised in regards […]
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Phuket Dreaming Episode 6 – “The Fast Lane” Featuring ‘Cyborg’, Ortiz, And More
In the sixth episode of Phuket Dreaming, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino Trains for her fight at the Sri Panwa Resort and meets up with Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante for some SUP Surfing. Meanwhile Tito Ortiz trains for his fight with Stephan Bonnar and holds a seminar.
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GSP Gets “Humiliated” In First Training Session Back
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre was cleared, and returned to training this week in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The result though? UFC Tonight broke it down last night on FOX Sports 1: “His coach tweeted out picture of him training (pictured). He’s been cleared to train. He told me his first day […]
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HE SPEAKS! War Machine Embracing “Grandma’s Faggotry” In Prison?
“On October 7th I received a book in the mail titled “The Disappearance of The Universe” and I’d like to thank whomever sent it. I’ve really been struggling in here, dealing with this seemingly out of the blue disaster that I have been blindsided by. My entire life I have fought “forgiveness”, plotted revenge and […]
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Nevada Won’t Be Testing Vitor Belfort Ahead Of Weidman Bout
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will not be putting Vitor Belfort under their random drug testing protocol ahead of his upcoming bout against Chris Weidman. While “The Phenom” was originally expected to have the microscope on him, an injury to Chris Weidman has forced the duo out of Nevada’s reach. Ariel Helwani reported: (Via MMAFighting.com) […]
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“OFFICIAL”
Someones 0 has to go! A Bantamweight title fight, between champion Ronda Rousey and UFC number one contender Cat Zingano, has been booked for the UFC’s 2015 opener. The two female combatants will be designated to co-main event status, sharing the spotlight with Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, on the UFC 182 pay-per-view fight-card . […]