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Lyoto Machida Believes Aldo Is ‘Too Dominant’, Doesn’t Think McGregor Can Win
After Jose Aldo defeated Chad Mendes at UFC 179 last month, many began calling for Conor McGregor to fight the featherweight champion. Fans began making posters (See that HERE), and even trailers for the bout (See that HERE). Despite McGregor being booked to fight Dennis Siver in January, talks of Aldo vs. McGregor continue to […]
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Mitch Gagnon Plans On Submitting Renan Barao At UFC Fight Night 58
Mitch Gagnon is gearing up for his UFC Fight Night 58 co-main event bout against former champion Renan Barao. The bout is the biggest of Gagnon’s career, and he certainly plans on taking advantage of the situation. He spoke to MMAFighting about his desire to submit Renan Barao, an elite level JiuJitsu black belt, as […]
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GSP Offers Advice To Current UFC Champions
Former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St Pierre recently returned to training last month, (See that HERE). St. Pierre offered some advice to his fellow UFC champions, and how they need to look at their careers as a business, and be careful of the company they keep. St. Pierre spoke on Chael Sonnen’s new podcast, ‘You’re […]
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Former TUF Competitor Training To Make Pro-Wrestling Jump
Former TUF competitor, Matt Riddle, who was released by the UFC after failing two drug tests is currently training to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a pro-wrestler. It has long been rumored that Ronda Rousey may make the jump to pro-wrestling sometime in the future after several videos were posted of Rousey doing WWE […]
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Ronda Rousey Opens As Massive Favorite Over Zingano
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is set to defend her championship against Cat Zingano at UFC 184 in February in a highly anticipated matchup. Best Fight Odds has released the opening betting odds for the bout, which has Rousey as a massive -1300 favorite to Zingano, who is a +700 underdog. Expect these odds […]
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Lineker Slams “The Talking Cricket” Ian McCall
John Lineker and Ian McCall don’t face off until UFC Fight Night 56 this weekend, but the pair have continued to trade verbal shots back and forth. Linker continued to heat things up in a recent interview with MMAJunkie, where he compared McCall to Jiminy Cricket from the childhood story, Pinocchio. “I am really happy […]
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Cris Cyborg Injures Ankle, Out Of Bantamweight Debut At Invicta 10
Cris Cyborg has been training for her highly anticipated bantamweight debut at Invicta 10 in December, however after a serious ankle injury in training, Cyborg will likely have to undergo surgery, further postponing her bantamweight debut. Stepping in for Cyborg in the main event against bantamweight champion Michelle Waterson will be Herica Tiburcio. Cyborg’s injury […]
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PHOTO | Chris Weidman Ready For UFC Fight Night Sydney
UFC middlweight champion Chris Weidman is getting ready to travel to Australia to likely coach his teammate Al Iaquinta as he fights Ross Pearson. Wiedman posted the following photo on his official Instagram. Beard game ready to go for Australia. A photo posted by Chris Weidman (@chrisweidmanufc) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:43am PST
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GALLERY! UFC Halloween 2014
This year, the familiar faces from the UFC went all-out with their Halloween costumes, and celebrations. Here’s a compilation of some of the most spirited contributions: Researching jack-o-lantern designs with @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/tSvbQhaghy — DrAnnMaria (@DrAnnMaria) October 30, 2014 Everyone keeps asking what I'm gunna be for Halloween – well, after working and running all over […]
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Nick Diaz Sent A Halloween Message to Georges St-Pierre
#whereyouatGeorge #Aliens #Abduction #halloween #ufo A photo posted by nickdiaz209 (@nickdiaz209) on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:14pm PDT Popular UFC fighter, Nick Diaz, sent out this funny message to Georges St-Pierre. GSP, of course, has been making headlines for his belief in UFO’s. (More on that HERE)
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Weidman Pushing For More Belfort Drug Tests
UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman is growing impatient with the drug screening progress of his upcoming opponent, Vitor Belfort. Check it: Weidman-Belfort = 120 days away Fight 1st announced = 100 days ago No. of times VB has been tested = 0 No. of times he'll be tested = ??? — Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) November 1, 2014
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UFC’s Best Trade Addresses, Offer To Settle Twitter Beef In Street
Donald Cerrone vs, Bobby Green should probably be booked by the UFC, before the two have an impromptu run-in in the streets. Yesterday on twitter, talks between them heated up when addresses, mixed with threats, got exchanged. 6 kalma ln, Edgewood NM 87015 address if you have a problem @MMAblast as for @BobbyKGreen your about to […]
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Ellenberger Planning To “Dominate” Gastelum
“When you’re in the top 15 or the top 10, every fight is very important. Me, myself personally, I don’t pay a lot of attention to rankings, you know because it’s really just a number. If you’re not (above) No. 1 then you’re not the champ. I like the match-up a lot, he’s a tough […]
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Machida Picking Jones Over Cormier, Weidman Over Belfort
“Weidman versus Vitor is a tough matchup for both. Vitor has a chance of knocking him out, especially in the beginning of the fight, but I believe time is not on Vitor’s side. It’s common for a striker to lose his power during the fight, something which wrestlers deal with a little better.” “I think […]
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Royce Gracie: Diaz bros fights are what this sport should be
Mixed Martial Arts legend Royce Gracie recently stated that he feels the Diaz brothers fights represent what the sport of MMA should be. Check it out: “I like their attitude,” said Gracie, who was at Bellator’s recent media day event promoting Bellator 131 on Nov. 15 at San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center. “Their attitude. […]
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Corassani Says ‘Fear The Fighter’ Apparel Not Paying What’s Owed
Ultimate Fighter Veteran, Akira Corassani has been supporting his sponsor, “Fear The Fighter”, for two-fights, and not been paid. Now he’s had it, and is making this news public, in hopes of getting what’s owed. Check it: @Fearthefighter You have 48 hours to pay me my money for my last two fights or I'm going […]
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UFC Backs Sports Betting Expansion In The U.S.
Sports betting is illegal in most States, but both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) are apparently in favor of expanded legal sports betting in America. UFC Executive Vice President and COO Lawrence Epstein told ESPN on Thursday that, with proper regulation, expanded legalized sports betting in the U.S. would benefit all sports. […]
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UFC’s Michael McDonald Bulking Up
“I guess what I’ve learned is I’m different. I can’t do what everyone else is doing. I could actually gain some weight and strengthen my muscles and bones. I’m going towards more traditional heavy lifting, which people say, ‘Don’t do in MMA.’ It’s making my joints feel great. The best way I can describe it […]
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Baroni vs. Silva Japan NYE Bout?
Wanderlei Silva may have received a lifetime ban from fighting in Nevada, but in Japan no one cares. He’s likely still under UFC contract as well, but again, Japan doesn’t care. Can “The Axe Murderer” return to Asia to resurrect his fighting career? It’s probably not the smartest move, but yes, he probably can. Phil Baroni […]
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REPLAY! Trick, Not Treats For Miguel Torres – OUCH!
During last night’s Titan FC Halloween event, former WEC Champion Miguel Torres took center stage in the main event. Above is what happened.
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Bellator MMA: 5 Rounds Will Brooks
Go 5 Rounds with Interim Lightweight World Champion Will Brooks as he prepares to face Michael Chandler at Bellator 131 on Saturday, November 15th live on Spike TV!
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Double Nunchucks With Nick Diaz
#nohashtagthough # #HappyHalloween
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PRANKSTER! ‘Mom! I’m Shot, I’m Shot’ – Lorenz Larkin’s Happy Halloween
UFC striking standout, Lorenz Larkin took to his personal Facebook, to document a Halloween prank he pulled off on his mother today. This prank, is epic, on so many levels, that we reached out to “Da Monsoon” to get permission to run it, right here on BJPENN.COM. All Credit to Mr. Larkin. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Follow: […]
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GSP Discusses Alien Mind Erasing Threat On Earth
Before anyone starts ripping into to GSP too hard, let me just preface this story by stating that, I myself am a believer in extraterrestrials. The fact that the former UFC champ is addressing this topic publicly, is not only entertaining, but also fascinating to us believers. During GSP’s time on Chael Sonnen’s “You’re Welcome” […]
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Goodridge: ‘Boxing almost done,—wrestling too, UFC standing with their hands raised’ – Exclusive
Do you listen to BJPenn.com Radio? If not, your missing out. The most recent show featured Gary Goodridge, Yancy Medeiros, Vic Grujic and JT Torres. Check out the full replay HERE. Gary Goodridge, former UFC fighter and MMA legend, stopped by BJPenn.com Radio and talked about his career, the current state of MMA, and his […]
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Booking Roundup: UFC Confirms 12 New Bouts
The UFC’s matchmaking department has been on overdrive this week, matching at least 13 new fights to upcoming events. In addition to the new fight announcements, changes have also come down the pipe to already existing fight cards, and bouts. As previously reported, a bantamweight title fight between Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano has been […]
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Bellator President Scott Coker Addresses Bellator 127 Post-Fight Drug Test Failures
Bellator 127 from Southern California’s Pechanga Resort and Casino saw four Bellator fighters fail their post-fight drug screenings under the California State Athletic Commission. All 22 fighters that took part in Bellator 127 were drug tested post-fight. The four fighters who tested positive can be found below: Keith Berry – Elevated testosterone levels, marijuana. Nick […]
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UFC Divas Engage In Lengthy Twitter Beef
Two popular female fan-favorites have engaged in their own version of “Twitter Beef”. Check it: @feliceherrig Ah! I figured it out! Its not how you talk it's just what you say! You're a bully and fake, u straight up lied on #TUF20 — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) October 31, 2014 Lol whatever you say @MieshaTate you […]