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Chris Camozzi released by UFC
Middleweight fighter Chris Camozzi (19-9 MMA, 6-6 UFC) has been released by the UFC. The former TUF 11 competitor had suffered 4-straight octagon defeats, his latest being a split-decision loss to Rafael Natal at last month’s UFC Fight Night 50 event in Connecticut. Camozzi announced his release from the UFC on his blog yesterday: Cuts […]
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Charles Oliveira vs. Jeremy Stephens set for TUF 20 Finale co-main event
A key featherweight bout will serve as the co-main event for the “TUF 20 Finale” in Las Vegas, as UFC officials recently announced that Charles Oliveira and Jeremy Stephens have been booked as the evenings co-feature. Charles Oliveira was supposed to fight Nik Lentz at last month’s UFC Fight Night 50 event. However, “Do Bronx” […]
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Leandro Silva vs. Charlie Brenneman added to UFC Fight Night 58
A lightweight bout between Leandro Silva (16-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and Charlie Brenneman (19-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) is the latest addition to December’s UFC Fight Night 58 event in Brazil. UFC officials announced the bout on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Brenneman will likely be fighting for his job when he takes on Silva this winter. “The […]
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Travis Browne Explains His Departure From Jackson’s MMA – EXCLUSIVE
If you missed the latest edition of BJPENN.com Radio, check it out here. One of the highlights of the show was the conversation with UFC heavyweight Travis ‘Hapa’ Browne. The interview covered a lot of topics including Browne’s new training camp, his loss to Fabricio Werdum, and his upcoming fight with Brendan Shaub at […]
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Pettis Promising 1st Round KO Of Melendez
“The fans can expect me finishing this fight in the first round. I’ve been out for a year and I’m excited to be back. I’m healthy, ready to fight and, unfortunately, Melendez will be my first opponent after my return. I say unfortunately because I’m sure that I won’t need more than one round. I […]
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Conor McGregor Announces That He’s Fighting Diego Sanchez
Rising UFC star Conor McGregor is eyeing a move to lightweight and a grudge match against Diego Sanchez. The Irish fighter took to twitter, announcing the bout: I am fighting @DiegoSanchezUFC in Mexico, November 15th. He spoke a big game. Now he will pay with his career. VIVA LA EIRE!!! — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October […]
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Dana White Puts Morals Over Money In UFC Decision Making
“Obviously the (Rice) video, and what happened was horrifying but I think a lot of positives are happening now. It’s brought a lot of attention and awareness and I think from here on out it should all be positive. We always were proactive. Since we started ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ we’ve done full background checks on […]
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Lorenzo Fertitta joins UFC Tonight
Hear what UFC CEO and chairman Lorenzo Fertitta has to say about the organization and its growth on UFC Tonight.
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Dillashaw ‘Happy to put Cruz back into retirement’
“I thought he looked good, and I am happy for him to be able to return,” he told Ariel Helwani. “I thought his ‘Alpha Fail’ [line] was a little uncalled for since I’ve shown nothing but respect, but I’d be happy to put him back in retirement… I’m not complaining because I’ve wanted to fight […]
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UFC Boss Confirms Random Testing For All 500 UFC Fighters
“Well, actually it’s becoming less of a problem, because we have really stepped up our game as far as testing. So for these athletes there’s nowhere to hide. The first step was working with the various athletic commissions to make sure we had testing for the night of the fight, for every fighter on the […]
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GSP Shuts Down Return Rumors
Sorry fight fans, GSP is in no “Rush” to get back inside the Octagon. Earlier this week, rumors started circulating about a move back to fighting, which prompted the UFC’s former welterweight champion to shut down the rumors, stating he has no plans of returning anytime soon. Fox Sports 1 reporter, Ariel Helwani received the […]
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Bisping: ‘Cung Le Tried To Cheat Me Out Of Victory’
“Fortunately, I won the fight. If I lost, I would be outraged and would have more to say. I don’t want to kick a man while he’s down. He has to explain this to his kids. Hopefully, this will be a lesson for him and everyone: this is not a road one should take. In […]
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QUICK TWITT | Fighters React To McGregors Fat UFC Salary
When the Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed Conor McGregor’s UFC 178 Salary, a few UFC veterans were shocked at the amount. It took the Irishman just 1:46 to finish Dustin Poirier in a bout that shattered any doubts about Conor’s abilities. For that near two-minutes, McGregor earned a base UFC salary of $150,000.00 ($75k to […]
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PHOTO | Alan Patrick’s Broken Jaw – EXTREMELY GRAPHIC
Holy shit. I feel so bad for Alan Patrick who suffered a broken jaw to rule him out of @ufc 179 pic.twitter.com/HWD7Gid7u0 — Andy Ogle (@thelittleaxe) September 30, 2014 Earlier this week BJPENN.COM learned that UFC 179 fighter, Alan Patrick, was forced out of his fight due to a broken jaw. Now we have photographic […]
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Conor McGregor Post-UFC 178 Full Interview
Finally released! Conor McGregor’s full UFC 178 post-fight interview.
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UFC Fight Night Stockholm: UFC On The Fly – Ilir Latifi
In episode two of On the Fly: Fight Night Stockholm, Ilir Latifi, one of the true gentlemen of MMA, takes us on a tour of Stockholm as the excitement builds for the upcoming UFC event on October 4th.
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QUICK TWITT | Pro’s React To Cung Le’s Positive PED Test
Earlier this week, we learned that UFC middleweight fighter, Cung Le, had been suspended nine-months for the illegal use of Human Growth Hormone during active competition. As such, the MMA world reacted. It didn't pay to cheat for once, good start to the day. — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) August 23, 2014 @DEVOURED85 unfortunately yes. — […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Hyun Gyu Lim
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine makes his Octagon debut against Korea’s rising star Hyun Gyu Lim. Watch Saffiedine battle Rory MacDonald in the main event at UFC Fight Night Halifax.
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White Takes Blame For Romero/Kennedy Controversy
“There was also a language barrier. But I saw the guys from the commission. They were yelling, ‘Get the hell out of there!’ I don’t care what language you speak — you know what get the hell out of there means. You know what time you’re supposed to be out of the octagon. It was […]
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Suspension Report: Kennedy Out With Facial Blowout
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the list of Mandatory medical suspensions for UFC 178 fighters. UFC 178 took place last weekend from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas. The full list of suspensions is as follows: Eddie Alvarez: suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days Dustin Poirier: suspended 45 […]
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Evans Asks UFC Boss To Give Him Gustafsson Fight
“I’ve been very impressed with how his development has gone,” Evans said on FOX Sports 1’s post-UFC 178 show. “I would definitely like to fight him when I return. Definitely. When I left, I was at the top and Alexander Gustafsson has been getting better with every single fight. Dana (White), set it up.” With […]
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TIm Kennedy & Yoel Romero’s Heated Backstage Exchange
Yoel Romero and Tim Kennedy exchange words backstage after their controversial fight at UFC 178.
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Fury vs. Cowboy?
Undefeated UFC lightweight Myles “Fury” Jury (15-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) has apparently been offered a fight with surging 155-pound contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. “Fury” gave fans the inside scoop earlier today: I’m getting asked non-stop when I’m fighting next and if it’ll be against Donald Cerrone. Just to let you all have a little inside […]
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Cung Le tests positive for HGH following UFC Fight Night 48
Prior to his headlining bout with Michael Bisping at August’s ‘UFC Fight Night 48’ event in Macau, former Strikeforce champion Cung Le (9-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) fell under heavy scrutiny/suspicion for his abnormally “jacked” physique. Apparently, that suspicion was well warranted, as UFC officials announced on Tuesday that Le tested positive for excess levels of […]
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TUF 20 Finale Set For December 12 In Vegas
UFC officials announced today that the TUF 20 Finale will take place on December 12 live from The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which will crown the UFC’s first ever women’s strawweight champion, is set to air on FOX Sports 1. The live finale is expected to feature most if not all of the competitors from Season […]
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Mark Hunt: I’m Not Rich, I Just Bank A Lot
Current UFC heavyweight contender Mark “The Super Samoan” Hunt recently made New Zealand’s 20 highest paid athletes list, this according to the New Zealand Herald: #17. Mark Hunt (UFC) – $890,000 Mark Hunt is New Zealand’s biggest name involved in the world’s fastest growing sport. Hunt recently signed a new six-fight deal with UFC worth […]
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Breakdown of Romero/Kennedy Controversy and How to Solve It
UFC middleweights Tim Kennedy and Yoel Romero stumbled upon a drama-filled bout this past Saturday night at “UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso”. Toward the end of the second round, Kennedy grabbed hold of Romero’s wrist and caught him with a right hand. After some wiggling of Romero’s wrist, Kennedy accidentally hooked his two fingers on […]
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Dana White: No HOF induction for Wand
Former PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva recently retired from the sport of mixed martial arts, this due to apparent grievances he had with both his employer (The UFC) and the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Shortly after announcing his retiremnt, “The Axe Murderer” stated that he would not be interested in receiving a Hall of Fame […]