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VIDEO | Referee gets knocked out cold by spinning backfist
bjpenndotcom - April 4, 2017
Epic referee knockout During the Lebanese MuayThai Arab Championship Beirut Lebanon ! #referee #knockout #MuayThai #Cold #Ko #of #the #Night #Beirut #Lebanon #Arab #Championship #KOofthenight A post shared by Shogun Gym Lebanon 🇱🇧 (@teamshogunlb) on Apr 2, 2017 at 7:18am PDT
Ray Longo explains what led to Chris Weidman's 2-fight skid
bjpenndotcom - April 4, 2017
At one point in time, UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman was considered one of the most dominant fighters on the UFC roster. Unfortunately for ‘The All American’ that changed in 2015, when he found himself knocked out by Luke Rockhold in the 4th round of their UFC 194 co-main event fight, which saw him lose the middleweight championship. Weidman was laid off on the sidelines for nearly a year with injuries before he returned to the Octagon in November at UFC 205 in New York. In that fight, the former champ looked to return to the win column in hopes of moving one step closer towards a shot at reclaiming the UFC title. Unfortunately for Weidman, he suffered the second straight defeat of his professional career, this time at the hands of Yoel Romero, who finished Weidman with a beautiful flying knee.
Cris 'Cyborg' Justino: why I want to meet Ronda Rousey in the WWE ring
Tom Taylor - April 4, 2017
Late last month, UFC featherweight star Cris “Cyborg” Justino challenged former bantamweight champ and long-time rival Ronda Rousey to a showdown in the WWE ring. The featherweight did so on Twitter, after footage of her drilling pro wrestling maneuvers with wrestler Gabi Castrovinci surfaced on the web. See Cyborg’s original Tweet below:
Gunnar Nelson gives inside info on Conor McGregor's future & potential Mayweather scrap
bjpenndotcom - April 4, 2017
Throughout the course of 2017, conflicting reports continue to emerge regarding the status of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. While reports have begun to slow down, McGregor himself recently revealed to media members at the Madison Square Garden that a fight between he & Mayweather was “very” close. In addition, the lightweight champ promised to shock the boxing world when he and Mayweather step into the ring together. In the meantime, UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson has called for McGregor to relinquish his UFC championship if he intends to pursue a scrap with Floyd Mayweather. While McGregor of course likely will not vacate the lightweight title at the present time, his teammate Gunnar Nelson believes that McGregor may never return to the UFC. He spoke to ESPN:
Khabib Nurmagomedov unveils future plans following UFC 209
bjpenndotcom - April 4, 2017
UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov recently was forced to pull out of his scheduled UFC 209 interim lightweight title fight after he was hospitalized with issues regarding his liver. While there were conflicting reports regarding Nurmagomedov’s future, with teammate Luke Rockhold informing the media that Nurmagomedov was looking to return soon, while Nurmagomedov’s father reportedly was considering pushing his son to retire.
Stephen Thompson discusses the possibility of fighting in different weight classes
Tom Taylor - April 4, 2017
In early March, in the main event of UFC 209, Stephen Thompson gave up a majority decision to welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Given that he fought Woodley to a draw back in November, this marked his second failed attempt to steal the champ’s spot on the throne. Having failed twice to capture the title, Thompson now finds himself in a bit of a tricky spot. In the past, we’ve seen other fighters in his position move up or down a weight class in search of a fresh start. In a recent interview with BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor, Thompson weighed in on this possibility.
Mackenzie Dern targets summer return to MMA, but "likely not" not in the UFC
Tom Taylor - April 4, 2017
Though Mackenzie Dern came up short on the mats last weekend, giving up a choke to three-time world champion Bia Mesquita in the absolute division of the IBJJF’s Rio Falls event, she remains one of the most talked-about names in the grappling world. Having gone 3-0 in the cage, she’s also emerging as one of the hottest prospects in mixed martial arts. While Dern’s recent focus has been on her Brazilian Jiu Jitsu roots, she is planning on a return to mixed martial arts competition at a to-be-determined date this summer. Contrary to recent statements and reports, however, her return to the cage will likely not mark her debut in the UFC’s Octagon. This news was first reported by BJPenn.com’s Tom Taylor, who spoke to Dern’s manager.
VIDEO | BJ Penn signs bout agreement for Dennis Siver fight
Tom Taylor - April 4, 2017
var v = 'BJ%20Penn%20Signing%20Bout%20agreement%20for%20Dennis%20Siver%20Fight'; Late last month, we learned that former two-division UFC champ and bona fide MMA legend BJ Penn will be returning to the Octagon for a featherweight battle with Germany’s Dennis Siver. The fight will occur when the UFC touches Oklahoma City on June 25.
PHOTO | First look at "The Axe Murderer" in Bellator MMA gloves
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2017
PHOTO | First look at “The Axe Murderer” in Bellator MMA gloves Former PRIDE champion Wanderlei Silva will return to the cage this summer when he clashes with bitter rival Chael Sonnen at Madison Square Garden in the headlining bout of “Bellator NYC” on June 24.
Stephen Thompson explains why he is not interested in fighting Gunnar Nelson next
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2017
Stephen Thompson explains why he is not interested in fighting Gunnar Nelson next Two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson underwent successful knee surgery last month and is hoping to return to the octagon this September.
Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone set for July in Las Vegas
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2017
Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone set for July in Las Vegas! A key welterweight scrap will take place this July in Las Vegas as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto just announced that former UFC welterweight title holder “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler will return to action against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 213.
Khabib Nurmagomedov on UFC 209 hospitalization: 'I feel I almost died'
Russell Ess - April 3, 2017
Many fans were upset when they heard the news that the UFC 209 interim lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled a day before the fight was supposed to take place. Numagodemov was admitted into a Las Vegas hospital hours before the weigh-ins were set to take place. According to the UFC’s statement that was released regarding the cancellation of the bout between Numagomedov and Ferguson, “Nurmagomedov was transported to Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center Thursday evening due to weight management medical issues.”
Stephen Thompson eyes September return, has three opponents in mind
Tom Taylor - April 3, 2017
Last month, in the main event of UFC 209, Stephen Thompson – who fights under the nickname “Wonderboy” – came up short in his second bid to swipe the UFC welterweight title from champion Tyron Woodley. Though he was not without his moments in the fight, he ultimately surrendered a majority decision to the champ. On Monday afternoon, Thompson spoke with BJPenn.com’s own Chris Taylor to update on his recovery, when he hopes to return, and who he’d like to fight when he next steps into the Octagon.
Report: Viacom tells Bellator officials to 'sign every single big name out there'
Tom Taylor - April 3, 2017
The last 12 months have been massive ones for Bellator. To recount, the number-two MMA promotion has picked up notable free agents such as: former UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, former UFC light heavyweight contender Phil Davis, former UFC heavyweight contender Matt Mitrione, heavyweight veteran Sergei Kharitonov, former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald, Pride legend Wanderlei Silva, beloved trash talker Chael Sonnen, heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko, former UFC welterweight contender Lorenz Larkin, former UFC light heavyweight contender Ryan Bader, former UFC bantamweight title challenger Michael McDonald…. exhale…
VIDEO | Fighter fixes his opponent's dislocated shoulder mid-fight
Tom Taylor - April 3, 2017
https://youtu.be/Qm0G265IJh4 MMA is a beautiful sport, but it can also be a dangerous one. Any long-time fan of the sport has witnessed dozens of gruesome injuries, ranging from nasty cuts, to broken legs, to busted toes and even fractured skulls. This, of course, is why ringside physicians and referees are so crucial to our sport. Their watchful eyes and diligent efforts are what keep the fighters we watch intact and healthy.
BJ Penn discusses Conor McGregor's chances against Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - April 3, 2017
There is currently no bigger story in the world of combat sports than that of Conor McGregor‘s plans to challenge undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. While this fight’s fruition is still far from a certainty, many members of the combat sports world are chiming in, giving their opinions on it. The latest to do so is our very own BJ Penn, who shared his thoughts on this possible boxing match in an interview with Chris Taylor. “I would think in a straight boxing match Floyd would have to have the advantage,” Penn said of this possible showdown. “But Connor is younger, bigger, and in his prime, and in combat sports all it takes is one punch. That’s the way I look at it.”
VIDEO | Snoop Dogg admires the "cold technique" of UFC 210's Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - April 3, 2017
Not long ago, a video of rap legend Snoop Dogg narrating Khabib Nurmagomedov’s destruction of Michael Johnson went viral on the Internet. Shortly after this sensational video hit the World Wide Web, the ever-savvy folks in the UFC marketing department linked up with Snoop, and enlisted him to do some more narration work.
VIDEO | Kick off fight week with Countdown to UFC 210
Tom Taylor - April 3, 2017
https://youtu.be/gldkq8tVsJc This weekend, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210.