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Georges St-Pierre expresses interest in fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor winner
Drake Riggs - August 6, 2018
Everybody in the UFC today is looking for that next big fight. We’re in the ‘super fight’ era. The era of entertainment trumping all. But how many pieces of the pie can get handed out? Somebody already on that list is the legendary former two-division champion of welterweight and middleweight, Georges St-Pierre.
Darren Till says he saw doubt in Tyron Woodley's eyes, Woodley fires back
Thomas Taylor - August 5, 2018
On Friday afternoon, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley had his first staredown with Darren Till, who he will battle in the main event of UFC 228 on September 8. Shortly after this tense staredown, Darren Till claimed that he saw a shred of doubt in the champion’s eyes. Not fear, but doubt.
Henry Cejudo details the keys to defeating "Mighty Mouse"
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2018
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC 227, Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo did the unthinkable: he defeated long-time UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, earning a close but impressive split decision win. This is something Johnson’s last 13 opponents failed to do — that includes Cejudo, who lost his first fight to the MMA great by first-round knockout. So how on earth did Henry Cejudo dethrone the long-time king? He broke down his game plan at the UFC 227 post-fight press conference, explaining what he learned in his first battle with Mighty Mouse, and how he applied that knowledge to his successful second fight with the seemingly unbeatable champ.
Daniel Cormier heaps praise on Demetrious Johnson, says all fighters can learn from him
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2018
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC 227, one of MMA’s most legendary title reigns came to a shocking halt, as UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson lost a razor-close decision to Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo. While some former champions have a difficult time accepting defeat and returning to the contendership race, Johnson has been nothing but classy in the hours since he lost his title.
Cub Swanson issues statement on first-round loss to Renato Moicano: "It stings"
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2018
On Saturday night, on the pay-per-view portion of the action packed UFC 227 card in Los Angeles, California, long-time featherweight contender Cub Swanson attempted to rebound from back-to-back losses opposite rising Brazilian contender Renato Moicano. Unfortunately for Swanson and his loyal fans, this fight did not go as planned. Instead, the American fan favorite was tapped out by his adversary in the very first round.
Cody Garbrandt breaks silence after second knockout loss to TJ Dillashaw
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2018
Last night, in the main event of the action-packed UFC 227 card, former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt attempted to reclaim the title from the main he lost it to, TJ Dillashaw. Unfortunately for Garbrandt and his legions of fans, this fight did not go as planned, as he was put down by a Dillashaw punch and finished with volley of followup strikes in the first frame. With this outcome, Garbrandt is now 0-2 opposite the current champion, with both of those losses coming by way of knockout. To say he’s in a tough spot would be an understatement.
TJ Dillashaw, Dana White respond to Henry Cejudo's champion vs. champion callout
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2018
Shortly after he shocked the world be yanking the title from the waist of dominating UFC flyweight sensation Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, Henry Cejudo called for a champion vs. champion fight with bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw. Speaking at the UFC 227 post-fight press conference, Dillashaw responded to this ballsy callout from the new flyweight champion Henry Cejudo.
TJ Dillashaw discusses Cody Garbrandt's future: "I really don’t believe he’s got a chin"
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2018
Last night, in the main event of UFC 227, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw defended his title against the very man he won it from, former UFC bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt. Just as he did in their first fight, which co-headlined UFC 217 in November, Dillashaw won this fight by knockout — but this time he did it even faster. Now 0-2 against the current champion, with both losses coming by way of knockout, the future looks nebulous for Garbrandt. Although he remains an incredibly dangerous challenge for most fighters, he will have to move mountains in order to earn another title shot as long as Dillashaw is king.
Fighters react to TJ Dillashaw stopping Cody Garbrandt for a second time
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
TJ Dillashaw put his UFC bantamweight title on the line against former champion Cody Garbrandt in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 227 event from Los Angeles. “Killashaw” and “No Love” head previously met at UFC 217 in New York, with TJ emerging victorious via second-round knockout.
Fighters react to Henry Cejudo defeating Demetrious Johnson
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Long time UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson put his 125-pound title on the line against Henry Cejudo in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 227 event in Los Angeles. The fight served as a title fight rematch, as “Mighty Mouse” had previously defeated Cejudo via first-round TKO at UFC 197 in April of 2016.
UFC 227 Results: TJ Dillashaw stops Cody Garbrandt in Round 1 (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
A bantamweight title fight rematch featuring current champion TJ Dillashaw taking on former title holder Cody Garbrandt headlined tonight’s UFC 227 event in Los Angeles. The former teammates turned bitter rivals, Cody Garbrandt and TJ Dillashaw first met at November’s UFC 217 event in New York. After being dropped in the first-round, Dillashaw would storm back to earn an impressive knockout victory in round two.
UFC 227 Results: Henry Cejudo defeats Demetrious Johnson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
A flyweight title fight rematch featuring long time division champion Demetrious Johnson taking on former title challenger Henry Cejudo served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 227 event in Los Angeles. “Mighty Mouse” entered tonight’s contest on a twelve fight win streak, his latest being a sensational armbar submission victory over Ray Borg at UFC 216.
UFC 227 Results: Thiago Santos defeats Kevin Holland
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
A middleweight bout between Thiago Santos and Kevin Holland kicked off tonight’s UFC 227 main card from Los Angeles. Thiago Santos (17-6 MMA) entered tonight’s contest having won four of his past five fights, which included a second-round TKO victory over Anthony Smith.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz is pissed with the UFC, says proposed fight with Dustin Poirier may not happen
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Earlier this week it was announced that former lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would be making his highly anticipated return to the octagon against Dustin Poirier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York. The Stockton Slugger has not stepped foot in the octagon since UFC 202 in August of 2016, where he suffered a controversial majority decision loss to Conor McGregor.
UFC 227 Results: TJ Dillashaw vs. Cody Garbrandt 2
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Unable to catch tonight’s Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view event from Los Angeles? BJPENN.com has you covered for all of this evenings UFC 227 results! UFC 227 is headlined by a bantamweight title fight rematch featuring current champion TJ Dillashaw taking on former title holder Cody Garbrandt.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz weighs in on Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov "They're both my B*tches"
Chris Taylor - August 4, 2018
Earlier this week it was announced that former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz would be returning to the octagon to face Dustin Poirier at November’s UFC 230 event in New York. The Stockton Slugger has not competed inside the octagon since suffering a controversial majority decision loss in his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202 in August of 2016.
Nate Diaz not happy with with how things played out at the UFC 25 Year press conference
Drake Riggs - August 3, 2018
The day after Dustin Poirier vs Nate Diaz gets made, the UFC seems to have possibly found a way to upset the returning party. That being none other than Stockton, California’s finest in the younger of the two Diaz brothers.
Jose 'Shorty' Torres excited for matchup vs Alex Perez, 'its going to be a Mexican boxing style fight'
Mike Pendleton - August 3, 2018
After an incredible finish that landed him on highlight reels across many platforms in his UFC debut, Jose ‘Shorty’ Torres is ready for his second fight on the big stage. In his debut, Torres defeated Jarred Brooks by knockout via slam back at UFC Fight Night 131 and his long-awaited arrival into the UFC’s flyweight division started off in style.