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UFC Heavyweight Del Rosario Hospitalized After Catastrophic Cardiovascular Collapse
Top heavyweight prospect, Shane Del Rosario is in the hospital today after suffering from a near fatal heart attack Tuesday morning. The Strikeforce import was recently announced injured and out of his UFC 168 contest against Guto Inocente with a rib injury. Now things have gotten worse. Jason House of Iridum Sports released the following […]
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Machida Says Anderson Silva Will Step Aside For His Shot At The Title
“I always say Anderson is on another level. He was the champion for about six or seven years. We even talked about it. He said he already was the champ for a long time, that he wants to remain in the promotion and have super fights. And in case we have to fight, he said […]
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PHOTO | GSP Back Training At Tri-Star
These days many are trying to get a grasp on the future of UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre. After a week-long rumor mill that put the champ in the midst of baby momma drama, an ailing parent and a pending retirement, GSP is back at his home gym in Montreal, Quebec, Canada teaching Jiu Jitsu […]
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VIDEO | Tonight’s TUF 18 Episode 13 Preview
With the last Finale spot on the line, brawler Raquel Pennington takes on accomplished boxer Jessica Rakoczy to wrap up The Ultimate Fighter season 18.
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UFC 167 Ratings report: GSP sets PPV record in Quebec
According to a report from MMAFighting’s Dave Meltzer, UFC 167 was a major hit in Georges St. Pierre’s home province of Quebec. Indigo, which handles the pay-per-view in the province, sent out a release stating that UFC 167 had broke the record for the most buys, since it was bought by ‘Videotron’ in 2009. Which […]
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QUICK TWITT | Sanchez and McGregor Throw Down (again) On Twitter But Can’t Agree On Fight Date
A mere 10-pounds separates UFC featherweight Conor McGregor and UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez. And that slight weight disparity will not stop the two from knocking each other into oblivion should the UFC’s matchmaking department decide to book this heated rivalry to an event and venue. Most recently the two rivals took to twitter (again) to […]
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Joe Lauzon Has A Simple Answer To MMA’s Judging Problem
“Boxing is very straight forward – you hit the other guy until he can’t stand. How do you score this though… two guys fighting, we will call them Apollo and Rocky. In one round, Apollo lands a TON of punches and while they are starting to take effect, Rocky stays on his feet. Towards the […]
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Carraway On Rousey: The UFC Made Her But TUF Exposed Her True Character
“I absolutely do (believe Ronda lost fans). I think the world’s getting a little bit of balance back. The UFC PR machine is incredibly strong. Ronda was the all American blonde girl, Olympic medalist, and was beating everybody in the first round so they said, ‘This is gold, we’re going to take her and mold […]
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UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones details recent layoff, Injuries Preventing His Return
UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon “Bones” Jones (19-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC), was rumored to headline both UFC 169 and then UFC 170, opposite #1 contender Glover Teixeira (22-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC). However, due to health reasons, Jones will not return to the octagon until March, as he told MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn: “The reason why I didn’t […]
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VIDEO | ‘Nick The Tooth’ Talks Growing Up With Dana White
Nick “The Tooth” Gullo talks about his book “Into the Cage”, life-long friendship with UFC president Dana White, and more.
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VIDEO | Before They Fought, Wand & Franklin Met In An Elevator
In June of last year former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin squared off with Wanderlei Silva in the UFC 147 main event. Prior to their bout, they bumped in to each other in a Brazilian elevator and while the confrontation was friendly, it was evident by their body language that neither guy knew what to […]
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Three Bouts Added To UFC Fight Night 34
By Evan Stoumbelis UFC Fight Night 34: Ellenberger vs. Saffiedine is filling out. The UFC announced via Twitter – @UFC – 3 more bouts for the card which takes place January 4th at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The added bouts include: Dustin Kimura vs. Jon Delos Reyes Max Holloway vs. Will […]
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Rashad Evans: ‘Twitter will hurt your damn feelings’
“If I read a couple and get mad, and I feel like saying something back? That’s when I know I need to cool out for a second and turn it off. Because Twitter, it’s great, but Twitter will hurt your damn feelings, man.” “People will say some outrageous things on there. It makes you feel […]
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Sonnen’s Mom Begs For Sons Protection While Filming TUF Brazil In Hostile Territory
“I’m worried about his safety during filming there. I know you all are legal, decent people. My sister and her family received an exchange student from Brazil who has lived in her house when Chael was younger and they have shared many hours with each other. That said, it only takes one to ruin it […]
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Andrade vs. Musoke added to UFC FN 36
By Evan Stoumbelis UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi added a new matchup today, Viscardi Andrade (pictured) vs. Nicholas Musoke. Andrade, will be fighting in his home country of Brazil, where he also was a contestant on the second installment of the country’s Ultimate Fighter show. He is 1-0 in the UFC, with his […]
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VIDEO | TUF 18 Finale: Maynard vs Diaz Preview
It’s one of the fiercest rivalries the 155-pound division has ever seen, and on November 30th, The Ultimate Fighter season five competitors Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz meet for the third time in a pivotal lightweight battle to settle the score.
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Rory MacDonald Does Not Think GSP Is Done With Fighting
“I don’t think he’s gone for good. But maybe he needs some time. People have no idea the kind of pressure it is to fight, and I have no idea what kind of pressure it to hold the belt for (six years). Before that he was headlining cards since he was younger than I am […]
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QUICK TWITT | Bisping Compares Kennedy To Jim Carrey’s ‘Background Guy’
The rivalry between Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy isn’t going to go away anytime soon. The two fighter’s will likely go back and forth like this until the UFC decides to put them in a cage to settle their differences. Until that time happens, be on the look out for more entertaining jabs from ‘The […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone (Full Fight)
Two of the division’s most electrifying lightweights faced off at UFC 141 – watch Nate Diaz unload punches in bunches in this three-round Fight of the Night against Donald Cerrone.
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Shinya Aoki turns down UFC offer, teammate Leandro Brodinho signs
Former Dream champion, Shinya Aoki (34-6 MMA), has reportedly turned down a contract offer from the UFC. According to ‘Evolve MMA’ founder, Chatri Sityodtong, the UFC offered contracts to 3 fighters on the Evolve Fight Team including Shinya Aoki, Eddie Ng and Leandro Brodinho. Here is what the Evolve MMA chairman had to say via […]
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Cristiano Marcello vs. Joe Proctor Announced for UFC Fight Night 36 | UFC NEWS
Cristiano Marcello (13-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC, *pictured) vs. Joe Proctor (8-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) has been announced for UFC Fight Night 36. UFC Fight Night 36, takes place on Feb. 15 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. UFC officials announced the lightweight fight today. It is currently only the third […]
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QUICK TWITT | Teammates Lobby UFC To Sign Ben Askren
Not only do our readers on BJPENN.COM think the UFC should sign top welterweight prospect, Ben Askren, but so do his teammates. The Roufus Sports fight team, which holds many notable fighters on its roster, including UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, has taken to twitter in support of Ben. Ben and company met with UFC officials yesterday afternoon […]
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VIDEO | Dana & Lorenzo Travel Back In Time On Latest Tommy To Hold
The latest Tommy Toe Hold episode is out and ready for you to view. Check out Dan White and Lorenzo Fertitta travel back in time to tell their former selves to buy the UFC and more.
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POLL | Do You Think GSP Will Retire
Much has been made over the last week about the future of UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre. From family problems to secret love children, the speculation of GSP’s future has been exhausting to cover. Now that we are more than a week removed from the GSP vs. Hendricks fight and have had time to take […]
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VIDEO | Nate Diaz Pre-Fight Interview, Says He’s Coming Back For Title Shot
Headliner Nate Diaz outlines his plans to wrap up his trilogy with Gray Maynard with a convincing win, then track down the 155-pound titleholder.
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Big Nog Eyes Return Opposite Big Country Nelson
By Evan Stoumbelis Minotauro Nogueira hasn’t seen action in the Octagon much lately. The last time we saw him fight was June 8th 2013 when he lost to Fabricio Werdum. Before that was October 13th 2012 when he defeated Dave Herman. Now ‘Big Nog’ plans on making a return to the octagon in 2014, his […]
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Come celebrate Arianny Celeste’s Birthday Party at Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu November 30
Have you ever fantasized about partying with UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste? If you answered yes, then it’s time to make your fantasy a reality. Arianny will be celebrating her 29th birthday in Hawaii at Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu on November 30, and this is NOT an invitation only event! Yes, you read correctly. Everyone is […]
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PHOTO | UFC On FOX 9: Johnson vs. Benavidez Poster
UFC officials have released the official poster (above) for December’s UFC on FOX 9 event featuring a flyweight title fight between Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson and Joseph Benavidez.