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Masvidal Wants His “Marquee” Fight, Not Iaquinta
“[Benson Henderson’s] taking a couple steps up and I’m taking a few steps back. The kid’s (Al Iaquinta’s) talented and all, but I’ve got no business fighting this guy, you know? People are making a big deal because he beat Joe Lauzon. Welcome to the club, man. I kicked that dude’s ass eight years ago.” […]
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GSP ‘surprised’ by Anderson Silva’s failed UFC 183 drug test
Just about everyone in the mixed martial arts community was shocked to learn that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva had tested positive for 2 types of banned substances (steroids) following his UFC 183 victory over Nick Diaz. Former UFC welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre, recently spoke with La Presse (via Yahoo) where he gave […]
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Years Ago, Penn Warned Of MMA’s PED Problem
Ever since the UFC decided to make out-of-competition drug testing “a thing”, they’ve had to endure some serious ramifications. Jon Jones was the first mega-bust, but this week we learned that the man many consider the greatest fighter of all time, Anderson Silva, was also found to have Performance Enhancing Drugs in his system. […]
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TJ Dillashaw: ‘I’d like to see Faber fight someone like McGregor or Edgar’
The guys over at Team Alpha Male Radio gave their thoughts on who Urijah Faber should fight next. Faber was scheduled to fight Raphael Assuncao at UFC Fight Night 62 but due to injury Assuncao pulled out. So what’s next for the California Kid? TAM members T.J. Dillashaw and Justin Buchholz gave their thoughts on […]
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REPLAY! Dillashaw: ‘I Predict A Third Round TKO In Barao Rematch’
UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw helped host the latest episode of Team Alpha Male Radio. During the popular video podcast the TAM members took calls from listeners. One of the callers asked the champ to make a prediction for his upcoming title defense against former champion Renan Barao. Check out his reply: “He’s a very […]
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Askren: ‘CM Punk taking things very seriously’
“When someone decides to come into the UFC and they don’t have a combat sports background, you’re kind of thinking, does he really understand what he’s getting into? But I think he gets it. I think he’s taking it very seriously.” “Obviously, they’re not going to start him off against one of the higher-ranked guys, […]
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VanZant: ‘I’m more than just a pretty face’
Ahead of her UFC on FOX 15 bout against Felice Herrig, self-proclaimed ‘Pretty girl’, Paige VanZant is out to prove she’s more than just a pretty face. “We were born this way. It’s nothing we can change, and it just means we both have to prove that we’re the toughest people out there. I’m going […]
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Nick Diaz Hangs With Tommy Chong
Birds of a feather… Fan favorite UFC veteran Nick Diaz was in good company while at the ‘Champ’s Trade Show’ in Las Vegas. Seen below, Nick Diaz flashes his signed Futurola goods while hanging fellow cannabis advocate, Tommy Chong. Check it: Roll with the best #tommychong #nosteroids #allnatural A photo posted by nickdiaz209 (@nickdiaz209) on […]
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Thales Leites Calls Out Tim Kennedy
“I usually don’t choose opponents, I leave that to the UFC, but I believe Tim Kennedy is the best option for my next fight. I always want to be among the best, always respecting my opponents. He’s tough, he’s well ranked, and it would be an interesting fight.” Fresh off his UFC 183 victory over […]
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Anderson Silva’s Win Over Nick Diaz Taken Away By Nevada
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is having a rough week. After learning of his failed drug test, the widely considered pound-for-pound greatest fighter of all-time will have most recent win over Nick Diaz overturned by the State of Nevada. This unfortunate turn of events makes Silva winless in 2.5 years, with his last Octagon […]
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REPLAY! Team Alpha Male Radio Ep #039
Team Alpha Male Radio returned Thursday night with a special “championship” edition. UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw was in studio, handling co-hosting abilities and taking fan questions throughout the three-hour show. Team Alpha Male Radio runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 PM PT on BJPENN.COM. Watch past episodes at the official Team Alpha Male […]
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FAT CASH? FAT CHANCE! Cerrone says he pays out 70% of earnings
One might look at Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone with envy. The popular UFC lightweight star takes on all-comers, even on a few days notice. It’s a trait unmatched by modern MMA fighters. And, while you would think the financial rewards are lucrative, so are Donald’s debt collectors. He explains: What's that. O just transferred money to […]
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Diego Sanchez Posts Nasty Surgery Image (Graphic)
This photo isn’t for the squeamish. UFC lightweight contender Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez just underwent surgery to repair a damaged collarbone suffered in training. And while it was just the fighters second surgery in a 15-year MMA career, it was a nasty one. Diego shares: Second surgery in 15 years of competition. #hardware #cyborg pic.twitter.com/AvI5fp0CFf — […]
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Ronda Rousey Makes SI’s Swimsuit Edition?
UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has made a career out of crossing boundaries. But the SI swimsuit issue? According to the cover below, it’s true. Check it: Thank you to my @si_swimsuit and @imgmodels family! I am honored to be your 2015 cover girl! Wow!! http://t.co/TKF5Ko03GE — Hannah Jeter (@hannahbjeter) February 5, 2015 Thank you […]
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REPLAY! Benson Henderson vs. Rustam Khabilov (Full Fight)
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson gets his first finish inside the Octagon against Rustam Khabilov at Fight Night Albuquerque.
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Michael Chandler Training With Jason Parillo
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is at RVCA headquarters training in the official BJPENN.COM training facility with Jason Parillo
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Wanderlei Silva: ‘WWE has made me a million dollar offer’
Yesterday we learned that Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva have been invited to a sitdown with WWE execs. And now Wanderlei is revealing details about a WWE offer. Check it: Post by Wanderlei Silva. “I got a million dollar offer from WWE, and I’m thinking how only the MMA fighters get paid little money. They […]
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Rashad Evans: “Rumble will knock Jon out within 2 rounds”
UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony “Rumble” Johnson earned top contender status by knocking out former title challenger Alexander Gustafsson at last month’s UFC on FOX 14 event in Sweden. “Rumble” will now face current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones at UFC 187 in May. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, who is […]
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Bellator MMA: Foundations with Melvin Manhoef
Bellator MMA analyst Jimmy Smith takes a closer look at hard hitting Middleweight, Melvin Manhoef’s last win, as he made a statement which helped define his “Foundation”.
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Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba
Considered by UFC President Dana White to be one of the greatest talents of all time, the legend of Kazushi Sakuraba began at UFC Ultimate Japan in 1997, where the 183 lbs puroresu (traditional Japanese pro-wrestler) entered the heavyweight tournament on short notice only to win the four man event outright. Fighting almost exclusively in […]
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Tito Ortiz Compares Fighting To Poker
Is poker like fighting? Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz draws the comparison.
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Bendo ‘surprised’ that “Cowboy” gets so many short-notice fights
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson will make his welterweight debut on short-notice at next weekend’s UFC Fight Night 60 event in Broomfield, Colorado. “Bendo” will headline the event opposite rising welterweight star Brandon Thatch. Henderson recently sat down with Duane Finley of Bleacher Report where he talked about finally getting a short-notice fight, […]
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“BIGFOOT”: Anderson is ‘absolutely’ innocent
Former UFC title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is ‘absolutely sure’ that fellow Brazilian and former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not guilty of anything. As a matter of fact, Silva believes that it is likely the doctor who is to blame and that “The Spider” was the ‘victim’ in this doping. His words (via […]
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Florian: Silva – Jones Drug Test A “Black Eye” For The Sport
Former UFC title contender Kenny Florian was recently at FOX Sports with Daniel Cormier where he shared his thoughts on the failed drug tests of UFC superstars Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. Jon Jones made headlines when it was announced that cocaine metabolites were found in his system, this after a random pre-fight drug test […]
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Kaufman Smashes “Cupcake”
Don't be scared, Cupcake. @mieshatate @ufc @seanshelby A video posted by Sarah Kaufman (@sarahkaufmanmma) on Feb 4, 2015 at 10:53pm PST Sarah Kaufman, hungry for a fight, wants to take a bite out of “Cupcake”. Hit play!
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Bisping on Diaz Failed Drug Test: ‘You can’t fix stupid’
“After the fight, I sent out a very respectful tweet that if he wants to fight after the C.B. Dollaway fight, I would like to get in there with him. I think it would do great business. Obviously, he’s failed another marijuana test, and that’s three. Nick Diaz, he likes to smoke weed. What can […]
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Correia Says ‘No’ To Fight With Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is trying to get back to the top. And after her dominant performance over former title challenger Sara McMann, “Cupcake” called out Bethe Correia. Correia doesn’t want it: (via PVT) “Tate isn’t the only one that wants to face me. A lot of girls from the UFC roster want a bout with me. […]
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Nevada: ‘We would never conspire to delay drug results’
Anderson Silva failed his pre-fight drug test on January 9 for two different steroids. The former champion was then allowed to fight on February 3 in the UFC 183 main event against Nick Diaz. Fans, and fighters, have an issue with that, and rightfully so. In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Bob […]