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EXCLUSIVE | If You Don't Know About Megan Anderson, You Will
Drake Riggs - April 20, 2018
How does the popular quote go? ‘It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey’?
Report | A Title Fight and Big Heavyweight Clash Are In the Works for UFC 226
Drake Riggs - April 20, 2018
International fight week is shaping up! Already topped with an amazing super fight between the heavyweight and light heavyweight champs, reports are now coming in that there will be even more gold on the line for the night of July 7th in Las Vegas. Earlier today it was reported by Ariel Helwani that a heavyweight showdown between Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis vs the recent heavyweight title challenger, Francis Ngannou is a done deal.
Cat Zingano's return, two other bouts booked for UFC's debut in Boise, Idaho
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
The UFC’s debut in Boise, Idaho, which is expected to take over the city’s CenturyLink Arena on July 14, is slowly starting to come together. On Friday afternoon, UFC officials announced a trio of bouts for the card, via ESPNBoise.com. Among these newly announced bouts is the Octagon return of former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Cat Zingano (9-3), who will take on the streaking Marion Reneau (9-3-1). This bout will mark Cat Zingano’s opportunity to rebound from a trio of losses to Ronda Rousey, Julianna Pena and most recently, Ketlen Vieira. Reneau, meanwhile, will look to build on the momentum of a four-fight unbeaten streak.
Kevin Lee issues statement on weigh-in miss, gives explanation for extra pounds
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
This morning’s UFC Atlantic City weigh ins did not go according to plan, as two undercard bouts were cancelled, and a one half of the main event, Kevin Lee, missed weight. Lee tipped the scales at 157 pounds, one pound about the 156-pound limit for non-title lightweight fights. “The Motown Phenom” will be fined 20% of his purse for this hiccup, which will go to his foe Edson Barboza. Shortly after Lee stepped on the scale, he took to Instagram to issue a statement on the ordeal. In this statement, Lee reminded that he’s never missed weight as a pro—even despite a close shave in his last fight. He also gave an explanation for his failed weight cut, saying that he simply ran out of time.
Cub Swanson gives his take on whether opponent Frankie Edgar is fighting too soon after KO loss
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
On March 3, in the co-main event of UFC 222, former UFC lightweight champion and longtime featherweight contender Frankie Edgar experienced the first knockout loss of his illustrious career, succumbing to a first-round Brian Ortega uppercut. While fighters typically take a nice, long break after being knocked out, Edgar will do no such thing. Instead, he’ll return to action tomorrow night, when he rematches the hard-hitting Cub Swanson in the co-main event of UFC Atlantic City. Speaking on The TSN MMA Show. this week, Swanson gave his take on whether it might be too soon for Edgar’s comeback. While this thought has apparently crossed his mind, he’s determined to prepare for the best Frankie Edgar yet.
UFC Atlantic City weigh-in results: Two fighters miss weight, one bout cancelled
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
Tomorrow night, the UFC will touch down in Atlantic City, New Jersey with an exciting night of fights. Ahead of this UFC Atlantic City card, the fighters on the bill took to the scales to weigh in for battle. The card’s official weigh-ins were unfortunately ridden with misses and other unfortunate twists.
David Branch explains why he needed to lose to Luke Rockhold
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
Tomorrow night, on the main card of the UFC’s anticipated stop in Atlantic City, New Jersey, former two-division World Series of Fighting champion David Branch will take on surging middleweight knockout artist Thiago Santos. This bout will serve as Branch’s chance to rebound from a tough loss to former UFC champ Luke Rockhold — a loss he actually feels like he needed. “I was unraveling a little bit,” Branch told MMAJunkie, discussing his mentality around the time of his bout with Rockhold. “Sometimes it’s a little toxic to not lose in that long. That’s a long time. Having that champion mentality, it just let me know that I need to start over again like I did when I was over there [in WSOF]. It’s a process. I was just trying to replace something that was more ego-driven and me being a champion, I was just coming over here and wanted to be a champion again, just like I was the champ. I just forgot about the process.”
Jon Jones makes promise to former opponent Alexander Gustafsson
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
Earlier this week, two-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson appeared on the JRE MME Show to discuss all things MMA. One of the topics that came up, unsurprisingly, was troubled former champion Jon Jones, who Gustafsson lost a close and controversial decision to in the year 2013. On the show, Gustafsson assured that, should he and Jones meet again in the future, he’ll come out on top. Evidently, Jones caught win of these comments, as he quickly went after his Swedish rival on Twitter.
Alexander Gustafsson announces new UFC deal, takes dig at Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - April 20, 2018
Cody Garbrandt Gets Specific With Continued PED Use Accusations Toward TJ Dillashaw
Drake Riggs - April 19, 2018
Once upon a time, all was well in the California city of Sacramento. The top MMA gym for lighter weight fighters, Team Alpha Male was thriving with talented members all atop their respective divisions. Everyone got along just fine…! Then one day…it all would change. A member would disband from the team and reasons to why were verbally thrown all over from seemingly everyone with a voice.
EXCLUSIVE | Yancy Medeiros expects Mike Perry fight to result in "pure entertainment"
Tom Taylor - April 19, 2018
Earlier this week, we learned that Hawaiian welterweight slugger Yancy Medeiros will return to the cage opposite a fellow action fighter in Mike Perry. The pair are scheduled to collide in the midst of International Fight Week, at UFC 226 on July 7.
EXCLUSIVE | Yancy Medeiros shares classic story about drinking with Nick Diaz
Tom Taylor - April 19, 2018
All-action Hawaiian welterweight Yancy Medeiros, who battles Mike Perry at UFC 226 this July 7, is a close friend of welterweight legend Nick Diaz. Speaking on the latest episode of BJ Penn Radio, Medeiros discussed the possibility of the elder Diaz brother returning to the Octagon after his four-year hiatus—and ultimately wound up telling a pretty funny Nick Diaz drinking story.
VIDEO | Is this the most ridiculous announcing blunder in MMA history?
Tom Taylor - April 19, 2018
#Psych… #DoublePsych#AFC139 pic.twitter.com/FX9o2ooeQ1 — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 19, 2018
EXCLUSIVE | Megan Anderson feels Conor McGregor "thinks he's untouchable" and worries "it could get worse"
Tom Taylor - April 19, 2018
Earlier this month, Conor McGregor travelled to Brooklyn, New York for UFC 223, and promptly went ballistic. In a frantic search for Khabib Nurmagomedov, who had confronted his training partner Artem Lobov earlier in the week, the Irishman ran amok inside the UFC 223 host venue, ultimately throwing a dolly through the window of a shuttle bus carrying a number of fighters, and injuring two of them.
8 Badass Weapons From Martial Arts Movies
Nick Nadel - April 19, 2018
Part three of a series celebrating badassery in film and TV A martial arts badass’ greatest weapon is usually their hands and feet. Sometimes, however, a sword, staff or, say, a flying guillotine hat comes in handy when taking down their opponent. Wielding a weapon in combat takes serious skill, and sometimes it pays to get creative when facing down a horde of enemies.
Joe Rogan feels that Conor McGregor is "getting special treatment," and that's "f**ked up"
Tom Taylor - April 19, 2018
Earlier this month, former UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor travelled to Brooklyn, New York for UFC 223, and promptly went ballistic. The Irishman ran amok inside the UFC 223 host venue, throwing a dolly through the window of a shuttle bus carrying a number of fighters, and injuring two of them. In the wake of this ridiculous incident, we’ve all been waiting keenly to see what kind of repercussions the Irishman will face from the UFC, the Barclay’s Center, the New York State Athletic Commission, and the fighters he injured.
EXCLUSIVE | Megan Anderson advocates for more featherweights—and atomweights—on the UFC roster
Tom Taylor - April 19, 2018
At UFC 225, which goes down on June 9 in Chicago, Illinois, former Invicta featherweight champ Megan Anderson will make her anticipated Octagon debut opposite former bantamweight champion Holly Holm.
BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 78 // Mike Perry | Justin Willis | Megan Anderson | Yancy Medeiros
Jason Kindschy - April 18, 2018
BJPENN.COM Radio is back with another great show, Penn Nation! We kick things off with UFC welterweight knockout artist, “Platinum” Mike Perry. We caught up with Mike prior to the announcement of his fight against Yancy Medeiros at UFC 226 in Las Vegas on July 7th, but nonetheless, another great conversation. We’ll discuss the division, how he intends to bounce back from two losses, and much more.
Ben Askren and Rory MacDonald Share Interest in Potential Fight!
Drake Riggs - April 18, 2018
Despite what many may be led to believe, there is a flawlessly dominant wrestler outside of the UFC that may be a lot more well known than people assume. That wrestler turned undefeated multi-time MMA champion is none other than ‘Funky’ Ben Askren. Askren went 18-0 in his professional career before semi-retiring this past November. Funky Ben was most well known for being the dominant champion of both Bellator and ONE Championship.