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Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Joe Pyfer
UFC

Video | Joe Pyfer suffers brutal injury on Contender Series, leaves Dana White cringing

Harry Kettle - August 12, 2020

UFC hopeful Joe Pyfer suffered a nasty arm injury on Dana White’s Contender Series last night that even the boss himself couldn’t handle. After an intriguing night of fights on Tuesday evening, the featured bout between Joe Pyfer and Dustin Stoltzfus was really starting to pick up the pace when the two men entered into a struggle in the clinch.

Colby Covington
Tyron Woodley

Colby Covington on Tyron Woodley fight: “If he doesn’t leave on a stretcher I didn’t do my job”

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Colby Covington makes it clear he plans on finishing Tyron Woodley. Covington and Woodley have had a rivalry for a long time. Many thought they would fight in 2018 when Woodley was the champ. Yet, a scrap between them never came to fruition due to different reasons. But, they are now reported to meet in the main event of an ESPN card on Sept. 19.

Tai Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa

Tai Tuivasa says he's been cut by the UFC

Andrew Whitelaw - August 11, 2020

Is this the end of the road for the king of the shoeys? Asked if he’d been cut by a fan on social media, the 10-3 heavyweight replied ‘yeah’ with a sad face emoji.

Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Justin Gaethje says he is creating a "zone of death" against Khabib Nurmagomedov

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Justin Gaethje knows he has to create chaos if he will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. At UFC 254 on Oct. 24, Gaethje will be looking to become the undisputed champion when he battles the undefeated, Khabib Nurmagomedov. It is a fight many fans are looking forward to but the champ has already said he plans to drown Gatehje. But, “The Highlight” knows his path to victory is making the fight as choatic as possible.

Ion Cutelaba
UFC

Ion Cutelaba tests positive for COVID-19, out of Magomed Ankalaev rematch

Adam Martin - August 11, 2020

UFC light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his rematch at UFC 252 against Magomed Ankalaev. MMAFighting.com confirmed Igor Lazorin‘s report that Cutelaba tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of the positive test, he is forced to withdraw from his fight this Saturday against Ankalaev. According to Cutelaba’s manager, he tested positive on Sunday and is now in quarantine.

Sean O'Malley, Eddie Wineland
Sean O'Malley

Sean O’Malley says he understands why Cody Garbrandt doesn’t want to fight him

Harry Kettle - August 11, 2020

UFC bantamweight star Sean O’Malley believes that divisional rival Cody Garbrandt doesn’t really want to fight him in the wake of their recent back and forth on social media. While “Suga” may have his hands full at UFC 252 this weekend when he goes head to head with Marlon Vera, many fans and pundits are finding it hard to avoid looking to the future given how exciting he is whenever he competes in the Octagon.

Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Daniel Cormier: Justin Gaethje is "toughest opponent" for Khabib Nurmagomedov

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Daniel Cormier believes UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is in for the toughest test of his career when he takes on Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24. While Nurmagomedov recently suffered an immense loss when his father passed away due to COVID-19 complications, Cormier believes the lightweight champion will use this tragedy as motivation as he prepares to take on Gaethje.

Ben Askren, Conor McGregor, Nick Diaz
UFC

Ben Askren and Logan Paul bicker over potential fight

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Ben Askren, never one to shy away from a Twitter skirmish, has recently been getting into it with YouTube star Logan Paul. Earlier this week, Paul issued an open challenge, offering up $10,000 to any social media influencer who can beat him in a wrestling match.

Alexander Volkanovski, Alex Volkanovski, Henry Cejudo
UFC

Photo | Alexander Volkanovski trolls his "son" Henry Cejudo

Adam Martin - August 11, 2020

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared a funny photo of him reading his new children’s book to his “son” Henry Cejudo. Volkanovski recently defended the UFC featherweight title for the first time with a controversial split decision win over Max Holloway in their rematch on Fight Island. UFC president Dana White has hinted there could be a potential trilogy in the works, though Volkanovski has hinted he would rather fight a fresh opponent next. With Zabit Magomedsharipov recently losing his fight with Yair Rodriguez, perhaps he could be next.

Tyron Woodley, UFC Vegas 11
Tyron Woodley

Tyron Woodley reacts to Colby Covington booking, makes prediction for fight

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is fired about his upcoming fight with his arch rival Colby Covington. Woodley shared his first reaction to this booking, which is expected to headline a UFC card on September 19, on his official Instagram account.

Junior dos Santos, Brendan Schaub
UFC

Photo | Junior dos Santos in phenomenal shape for UFC 252 fight

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos seems to be incredible shape for his fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik, which goes down at UFC 252 this Saturday. Dos Santos has been showing off his physique in a few recent posts to Instagram, and while he remains a betting underdog against Rozenstruik, it’s clear that he’s well prepared for the challenge at hand.

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UFC

Full betting odds released for UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3

Adam Martin - August 11, 2020

The full betting odds have been released for all 11 fights scheduled to take place at this Saturday’s UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 pay-per-view event. In the main event, the UFC heavyweight title is on the line when Stipe Miocic takes on Daniel Cormier in a highly-anticipated trilogy match. These two legends have met each of the past two summers, with Cormier winning the first fight by first-round KO and Miocic taking the second fight with a fourth-round TKO. The winner of this fight will, in the words of UFC president Dana White, be the undisputed GOAT of the UFC heavyweight division.

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Junior dos Santos expects to finish Jairzinho Rozenstruik, become heavyweight champ again

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Junior dos Santos is looking to get back into the win column on the main card of UFC 252. The former UFC heavyweight champion has suffered back-to-back knockout losses to Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes. Entering this fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, it is a little different given they both train at American Top Team. But, for the former heavyweight champion, he doesn’t believe it will impact the fight.

Alex Perez, UFC 255
Brandon Moreno

Top flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno, Alex Perez linked to UFC 255 showdown

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Top UFC flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Alex Perez are expected to fight at UFC 255, which will go down on November 21 in a to-be-determined location. News of this bout was first reported by Spanish-language outlet Milenio.

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Junior dos Santos

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 6 with Junior dos Santos, Sean O'Malley, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Marlon Vera

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

The sixth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here and it’s the most stacked show in the history of the program ahead of a very solid UFC 252 pay-per-view card. Host Cole Shelton is first joined fifth-ranked heavyweight and former champion, Junior dos Santos (2:09). Next, rising star and 14th-ranked bantamweight, Sean O’Malley comes on (23:41). Then, sixth-ranked UFC heavyweight, Jairzinho Rozenstruik (42:03) joins the program. Finally, the final guest of the episode is bantamweight contender, Marlon Vera (55:16).

Dillon Danis, Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal
UFC

Dillon Danis sends $1M challenge to YouTuber Logan Paul

Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020

Bellator star and BJJ standout Dillon Danis has sent a $1M challenge to YouTuber turned boxer Logan Paul. Paul, who competed in wrestling in high school, recently issued a challenge of his own, offering $10,000 to any social media influencer who’s able to beat him in a wrestling match.

Henry Cejudo, Dana White
Henry Cejudo

Video | Henry Cejudo reveals his five "sensors" as a fighter and wrestler

Harry Kettle - August 11, 2020

Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has revealed the five sensors from his wrestling and fighting days. While Cejudo may have gone into retirement after his win over Dominick Cruz, it does feel as if it’s just a matter of time before he comes out of retirement to fight at either bantamweight or featherweight or, potentially, flyweight.

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Stipe Miocic

Video | Daniel Cormier reveals dramatic weight loss ahead of UFC 252

Natasha Hooper - August 11, 2020

Daniel Cormier has revealed his dramatic weight loss for UFC 252. Cormier appears to be doing whatever it takes to regain the heavyweight crown against his former dance partner, Stipe Miocic, at UFC 252 on August 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The former champion will fight the heavyweight champion Miocic in a trilogy bout. It will be the final fight of his career.