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  • Bobby Green Goes Off On Twitter Calls Out 8

    Bobby Green Goes Off On Twitter Calls Out 8

    Top UFC lightweight fighter Bobby “King” Green took to twitter recently looking to pick a fight with a large group of his fellow 155’rs. Here’s how it went: I'm calling out Ross @RossTheRealDeal Norman Park and @FuryJury I guys decide who's going to go first — Bobby King Green (@BobbyKGreen) September 18, 2014 I'm calling […]

  • Mark Hunt Says He’s On Weight

    Mark Hunt Says He’s On Weight

    Earlier today reports surfaced that UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt was off weight by nearly 20 pounds. Now, Ariel Helwani has confirmed that Hunt believes he’s lost the extra weight. Via MMAFighting.com: “I’m good. I’m only a few kilos off now.” Less than two hours later he then said, “I am on weight right now, I […]

  • Roy Nelson Ready For Velasquez Bout, & White Pride Tattoo

    “I can put ‘White Pride’ on my chest. He has his ‘Brown Pride’ on his chest. Wait, that isn’t the same thing, is it?” “I think any time you’re the champ, you just want to live it up,” Nelson said. “If I was the champ, I’d call it a day. ‘I’ve got pigeon toe. Oh, […]

  • Watch Friday’s UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins Live On BJPENN.COM (3 AM ET)

    Watch Friday’s UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins Live On BJPENN.COM (3 AM ET)

    Ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 52 event, BJPENN.COM will be broadcasting tomorrow’s weigh-ins event live and free. The actin starts at 12:00/3:00 AM PT/ET.

  • Mark Hunt: I want one chance for that title shot

    Heavyweight contender Mark “The Super Samoan” Hunt recently signed a new 6-fight deal with the UFC and stated that he plans to retire once the contract is up. That being said, retirement is the furthest thing from the mind of the New Zealand knockout artist. Instead, the 40-year-old is planning on making a run at the title and it all starts by defeating […]

  • NSAC deciding whether or not to move ahead complaint against Silva

    NSAC deciding whether or not to move ahead complaint against Silva

    The NSAC is in the process of deciding whether or not to move ahead with a disciplinary complaint against Wanderlei Silva. The news comes shortly after Silva’s lawyer, Ross Goodman, filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that the NSAC had no jurisdiction over the fighter when it randomly drug tested Silva […]

  • Tate: ‘The UFC brought me to Japan for a reason’

    Tate: ‘The UFC brought me to Japan for a reason’

    “I believe the UFC brought me to Japan for a reason. I think the reason is to grow the women’s mixed martial arts fanbase and that makes me feel good about my presence here. I think I have a strong presence and a strong following, even in Japan.” During this week’s media rounds in Japan, […]

  • Mark Hunt Over Limit – Has 24-Hours To Cut Remaining 20 Pounds

    Mark Hunt Over Limit – Has 24-Hours To Cut Remaining 20 Pounds

    Top UFC heavyweight slugger, Mark Hunt is set to face Roy Nelson in this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 52 main event. According to reports, that bout could be in jeopardy as the “Super Samoan” is well over the heavyweight limit of 265 pounds. Yahoo Sports! has the scoop: Hunt, who said he began his training […]

  • Greg Jackson Comments On Travis Browne’s Departure

    Greg Jackson Comments On Travis Browne’s Departure

    “He just wanted to shake it up a little bit. He felt like he was kind of in the same old rut, and wanted to do something a little different. We’re all very supportive of him doing that. Anything that’s best for the fighter — it’s not about us, it’s about Travis — so whatever […]

  • REPLAY! Watch Gomi KO Griffin Back In 2010

    REPLAY! Watch Gomi KO Griffin Back In 2010

    “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi rocks Tyson Griffin with a right hand and earns a knockout victory inside the Octagon. Watch Gomi battle Myles Jury in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 52 on Sept. 20 in Japan.

  • Rin Nakai Wants Fans To Give Her A Nickname

    Rin Nakai Wants Fans To Give Her A Nickname

    Debuting UFC bantamweight, Rin Nakai is a fighter without a nickname and she wants the fans to give her one.

  • Ronda Rousey Throws Judo World Champ In Brazil

    Ronda Rousey Throws Judo World Champ In Brazil

    Ronda Rousey took to this seminar in Brazil to show off her Judo skills. Enjoy!

  • PHOTO’s | Tate Cuts Weight

    PHOTO’s | Tate Cuts Weight

    Ahead of tomorrow’s weigh-ins, top female bantamweight Miesha Tate gives away some of her weight-cutting secrets. Beginning my weight cut, it starts with tea, speeds the metabolism and helps flush excess water!… http://t.co/Gexid8Fcls — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) September 18, 2014

  • QUICK TWITT | Khabib Can’t Hold Pettis Down

    QUICK TWITT | Khabib Can’t Hold Pettis Down

    UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis has a long list of title challengers. Most vocal however is Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomdeov, who recently said the champ is no match for his wrestling. (Find that HERE). Anthony’s Longtime wrestling coach and training partner, Ben Askren said that’s just not so. Check it: “@john_drama: @Benaskren Do you think Khabib […]

  • Browne Enlists Lundell, Tarverdyan As New Coaches

    Browne Enlists Lundell, Tarverdyan As New Coaches

    Having spent the majority of his career over at Jackson’s MMA, top UFC heavyweight Travis Browne has a new coaching team. Check it: The Caption Reads, “Amazing how the world turns. @Rondarousey ‘s coach Edmond Tarvedyan @gfc_diamond and I will be coaching @travisbrownemma together. For the die hard fans you’ll all remember that Edmond and […]

  • Felice Herrig Defends Her TUF 20 Wardrobe

    Felice Herrig Defends Her TUF 20 Wardrobe

    Popular female MMA Fighter, Felice Herrig has always portrayed herself as an athletic-sex-symbol. The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 fighter has always been met with endorsements, fan praise, and popularity, due to her outward personality, but under the microscope of the UFC, fans are starting to take a different stance. Herrig Defends: Not my fault they […]

  • TUF 20 Fight Highlights: Calderwood vs. Kagan

    TUF 20 Fight Highlights: Calderwood vs. Kagan

    No. 2 seed Joanne Calderwood used her prolific kickboxing game to hold off a game attack from #15 ranked Emily Kagan to secure the win and move on to the next stage of the strawweight title tournament.

  • Mark Hunt Wants To Use His Contract Up On Rematches

    Mark Hunt Wants To Use His Contract Up On Rematches

    UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt discusses this weekend’s main event against Roy Nelson and more.

  • Eddie Alvarez ready for UFC debut

    Eddie Alvarez ready for UFC debut

    Eddie Alvarez comments on making his UFC debut against Donald Cerrone at UFC 178.

  • Fight Night Japan: Roy Nelson Gym Escape

    Fight Night Japan: Roy Nelson Gym Escape

    Taking a break from training for his headlining fight, UFC heavyweight and native Las Vegan, Roy Nelson, heads to the Voodoo Zipline high atop The Rio hotel to see the city from a whole different perspective.

  • UFC Fighter Rin Nakai Explains Her Unusual Persona

    UFC Fighter Rin Nakai Explains Her Unusual Persona

    UFC newcomer Rin Nakai is set to face Miesha Tate this weekend in Japan, and during this week’s media duties she explained her odd video’s and out-of-cage persona. Check it: “To wear something unique or different than other fighters, people pay more attention to the promotion. I think this is part of my honor to […]

  • Alistair Overeem vs. Stefan Struve set for UFC on FOX 13

    Alistair Overeem vs. Stefan Struve set for UFC on FOX 13

    A heavyweight slugfest has been added to December’s ‘UFC on FOX 13’ event, as UFC officials announced yesterday that former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem will square off with Stefan Struve when the octagon returns to Phoenix, Arizona. Alistair Overeem (37-14 MMA, 2-3 UFC) was last seen in action just two weeks ago at “UFC Fight […]

  • Alvarez Has Harsh Words For Gilbert Melendez

    Alvarez Has Harsh Words For Gilbert Melendez

    “…I think Diego Sanchez must have really landed good with those uppercuts when they fought last year, if that’s the case. He must still be feeling them. I hope Melendez beats Pettis. Nothing against Pettis, but I want Melendez to win that fight. I want to beat Donald and then finally get my hands on […]

  • UFC Fight Night 50 & 51 medical suspensions

    UFC Fight Night 50 & 51 medical suspensions

    The medical suspensions from both UFC Fight Night 50 and UFC Fight Night 51 were obtained by MMAJUNKIE earlier today. According to the report, UFC Fight Night 50 headliner Ronaldo Souza has been suspended indefinitely, pending medical clearance for the injured right hand he sustained in his win over Gegard Mousasi. Here is the full […]

  • Rousey: ‘I want to fight Bethe In Brazil’

    Rousey: ‘I want to fight Bethe In Brazil’

    “I’m the champ. I’m supposed to fight anyone at any time, and I’m waiting for who steps up… I want to fight Bethe. I want to fight Bethe in Brazil actually. I think it would be an amazing event and I’d love to be part of it. “I think it’s very smart what she’s doing. […]

  • Roy Nelson: ‘A Heavyweight GOAT Doesn’t Exist’

    Roy Nelson: ‘A Heavyweight GOAT Doesn’t Exist’

    There is a large number of people in the mixed martial arts community who would answer “Fedor” if asked the question “who is the greatest MMA heavyweight of all time?”. Current UFC heavyweight contender Roy “Big Country” Nelson is not one of those people. The former TUF Season 10 winner recently explained to FOX Sports why he doesn’t believe a […]

  • Tour Dana White’s Amazing Office

    Tour Dana White’s Amazing Office

    He’s the president, part owner and undisputed face of the UFC. The dynamic and outspoken 24/7 force of nature and driving force of the world’s fastest-growing sports organization. SHOW MORE

  • REPLAY! “Sexy” Couture Makes Dancing With The Stars Judge “Weak In The Knees”

    REPLAY! “Sexy” Couture Makes Dancing With The Stars Judge “Weak In The Knees”

    Former UFC champion Randy Couture impressed onlookers in his Dancing With The Stars debut. Can Couture capture gold once more?