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EXCLUSIVE | Get ready to watch “the original Will Brooks” in the PFL
When Will Brooks took his first steps into the UFC’s Octagon in July of 2016, he did so with a Bellator lightweight belt slung over his shoulder, and the scalps of highly respected fighters like Drew Dober, John Alessio, Saad Awad, Michael Chandler and Marcin Held clutched menacingly in his hand. To say he was […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Curtis Blaydes makes prediction for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier fight
When UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic steps into the cage with light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 226, Curtis Blaydes will be watching closely. He is, after all, arguably the top contender in the UFC heavyweight division, and could well be the next man in line for the winner. So, who does Blaydes think […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Devin Clark eyeing UFC Lincoln showdown with Anthony Smith
Former UFC middleweight contender Anthony Smith (29-13) looked like an absolute killer in his recent light heavyweight debut, executing former champion Rashad Evans with a first-round knee at UFC 225. While you might expect this ferocious win to send a shiver down the spines of Smith’s fellow light heavyweights, this is not the effect it […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Alan Jouban explains why side kicks to the knee should be banned in MMA
Add UFC welterweight Alan Jouban to the list of fighters who would like to see side kicks to the knee banned in mixed martial arts. This weekend former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor where he revealed his desire to see side kicks to the knee being made […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson shares his take on why so many fighters miss weight
Former tow-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson (14-3-1 MMA) has an interesting theory on why so many fighters continue to miss weight. “Wonderboy” believes that fighters who miss weight for the most part are just being lazy. In a recent interview with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor, Stephen Thompson revealed some creative ideas which he feels […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson has two former champions in mind for his next fight
UFC welterweight standout Stephen Thompson (14-3-1 MMA) has two former champions in mind for his next octagon appearance. “Wonderboy” recently sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor where he discussed not only his timetable for return but also who he is aiming to fight in his next outing. “You know I tore my MCL in the […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Should side kicks to the knee be illegal in MMA? Stephen Thompson shares his thoughts
Former two-time UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson (14-3-1 MMA) suffered a controversial decision setback to surging division contender Darren Till last month in Liverpool. Having finally watched his most recent octagon appearance, Stephen Thompson sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor to discuss his takeaways from the UFC Liverpool headliner and what went wrong during his […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson breaks down Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley
Stephen Thompson (14-3-1 MMA) is very familiar with current UFC welterweight champion Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley. “Wonderboy” has challenged Woodley for his welterweight title on two separate occasions, falling just short of claiming the promotions coveted 170-pound strap in both of those aforementioned attempts. Thompson and “T-Wood” first met at UFC 205 in November […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Stephen Thompson thinks it is bullcrap that Darren Till shot up the welterweight rankings after missing weight
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson (14-3-1 MMA) is coming off a controversial decision loss to Darren Till which occurred last month in Liverpool, England. The Thompson vs. Till fight, which headlined UFC Fight Night 130, almost didn’t happen after the Liverpool native badly missed weight by coming in 3.5 pounds over the […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Alan Jouban thinks he knows why some fighters miss weight by so much
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a rash of fighters missing weight for high-profile UFC bouts, from Mackenzie Dern, to Darren Till, to Yoel Romero. In the opinion of UFC welterweight Alan Jouban, there’s an easy way to explain some of these weigh-in misses — particularly the more significant ones. In Jouban’s eyes, fighters […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jessica-Rose Clark and the life of a heartbreaker
Rather than being granted the spotlight, some fighters have to force their ways into it. And often times they’ll have to break a few hearts along the way. A prime example of an MMA heartbreaker is Australia’s own, ‘Jessy Jess’ Jessica-Rose Clark. And no that’s not just because she has it tattooed across her knuckles. […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington shares UFC 225 title win with with Jorge Masvidal, Dan Lambert
For all of the self-confidence and bravado Colby Covington exudes, he is very much a part of a team. The polarizing welterweight has been a member of American Top Team since his mixed martial arts career began, and has evolved from a raw, college wrestler into the interim UFC welterweight champion under the world famous […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington shares scorecard for “super epic” Whittaker vs. Romero fight
Shortly after Colby Covington captured the interim welterweight title with a decision defeat of Rafael dos Anjos, he watched his American Top Team stablemate Yoel Romero take on UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker. In the end, Romero lost a competitive and somewhat controversial decision to Whittaker. In Covington’s eyes, however, the judges were a little […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington hints at future in politics
UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington wants to visit The White House and drop his new gold belt on the desk of President Donald Trump. The outspoken welterweight star has made that plenty clear, both in the buildup to and fallout of his UFC 225 win over Rafael dos Anjos, which earned him the title. […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington goes off on “completely unprofessional” Michael Bisping
Shortly after he won the UFC interim welterweight title with a unanimous decision defeat of Rafael dos Anjos, Colby Covington joined a panel of Karyn Bryant, Michelle Waterson, Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping on the FS1 UFC 225 post-fight show. While the new champ probably expected a few typical post-fight questions, what he got instead […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington ‘100%’ sure that Rafael dos Anjos was cheating in their fight
Last night a new champion was crowned. That champion was none other than the outspoken American Top Team product, Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington. Covington fought and defeated former UFC lightweight king, Rafael Dos Anjos in UFC 225’s co-main event to become the new UFC interim welterweight champion. Thus setting him up for a future date with […]
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EXCLUSIVE | After starting MMA as ‘anger therapy’, Dominick Reyes expects next year will be his year
Dominick Reyes took home his most recent win against Jared Cannonier at UFC Chile, bringing his UFC record to 3-0 overall and his MMA career to an undefeated 9-0. Following the win, Reyes shot from unranked to #11 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. Looking to return before year’s end, Reyes hopped on a call […]
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EXCLUSIVE | James Krause on Megan Anderson, ‘She’s a fan’s fighter’
James Krause has had his hand involved in many ways with mixed martial arts. He’s on a four-fight win streak in the lightweight division, he’s a former Ultimate Fighter contestant, and he’s also coached on Team Miocic during this current season of TUF. Although he’s been successful inside the Octagon, Krause has been finding more […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Mike Jackson goes in-depth on matchup vs Phil Brooks, won’t buy into CM Punk hype
Mike Jackson is getting his second UFC fight in enemy territory against a guy who has quite the following, and that’s why this fight has become what it is. When Jackson takes on Phil Brooks, better known as CM Punk, he’ll do so at the United Center in Chicago, Punk’s hometown. However, if you’re willing […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Alan Jouban says Yair Rodriguez situation influenced him to take fight in Hamburg
Initially, American welterweight Alan Jouban wasn’t very excited about the possibility of flying all the way to Hamburg, Germany to fight Danny Roberts on July 22. He even thought about turning the fight down. But then, amid the UFC’s ostensible release of Yair Rodriguez, and the difficulty some of his teammates were having getting fights, […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington makes prediction for UFC 225 bout with Rafael dos Anjos
Colby Covington has had plenty to say about his UFC 225 opponent Rafael dos Anjos. In fact, Covington has had plenty to say about pretty much everybody he’s been asked about, from dos Anjos, to Tyron Woodley, to Robert Whittaker, to Darren Till, to Fabricio Werdum. While talk is what Covington has become known for, […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington expects to corner Tyron Woodley with win at UFC 225
If Colby Covington defeats Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225, he will become the UFC’s interim welterweight champion. It’s Covington’s belief that capturing this interim title will leave undisputed welterweight champ Tyron Woodley with no choice but to accept a fight with him. Covington explained this feeling on the latest episode of BJPENN.COM Radio. “There’s […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington explains why CM Punk belongs on the UFC 225 main card
The news that Alistair Overeem and Curtis Blaydes‘s heavyweight bout had been bumped from the UFC 225 card to make room for a featherweight contender bout between Holly Holm and Megan Anderson was met with significant backlash from the fans. This backlash had nothing to do with Holm and Anderson’s placement on the main card. […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington explains how he’s been preparing for “juiced-up little lightweight” Rafael dos Anjos
This Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC 225, surging welterweight contender Colby Covington will battle former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight title. Speaking on the latest episode of BJPENN.COM Radio, Covington explained how he’s been preparing for dos Anjos, and the many weapons he brings to the battlefield. […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington says he’ll knock Robert Whittaker out if Yoel Romero doesn’t
On June 9, in the co-main event of UFC 225, Colby Covington will challenge Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight title. Shortly thereafter, in the main event of the same card, UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker will attempt to defend his title in a rematch with fearsome contender Yoel Romero. In the past, Covington […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington on Joe Rogan: “I’m going to say something when I see him face to face”
On a recent episode of BJPENN.COM Radio, UFC 225 interim welterweight title challenger Colby Covington made headlines by suggesting that he he might have to slap UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Though Rogan promptly responded to these comments, asking Covington not to slap him, Covington isn’t satisfied. Covington updated on his beef with Rogan on the […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Jimmie Rivera makes prediction for TJ Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt rematch
Tomorrow night, in the main event of the UFC’s anticipated stop in Utica, New York, streaking bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera will attempt to take out former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes. Though it’s not a certainty just yet, the winner of this fight could become the next man in line for the victor […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington offers his scorecard for Darren Till vs. Stephen Thompson fight
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s debut in Liverpool, UFC welterweight contender Darren Till picked up the biggest win of his career, scoring a decision win over two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Not everybody, however, agreed with the judges’ decision. You can file UFC 225 interim welterweight title challenger Colby […]