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Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

Unable to catch today’s UFC Fight Night 88 event in Las Vegas, BJPENN.com has you covered. Stay glued to this page for up to the minute live results from all of today’s UFC fights.

Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

We would not being doing our job as journalists if we did not track down BJ Penn and ask him what everyone is wondering, which is why he took the IV back in March. “Ok do you want the short version or the long version?” asked Penn.

Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

http://youtu.be/Laa-WQXn2vc UFC bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida was able to keep his perfect record intact by defeating Brad Pickett at UFC 189 in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

UFC featherweight slugger Jeremy Stephens will square off with former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 88 event in Las Vegas. “Lil Heathen” spoke to MMAJunkie about his gameplan for the fight with Barao. Here is what Stephens had to say:

Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

UFC Fight Night 88 takes place later this evening in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has an interesting perspective for the definition of being ‘low key’. The brash Irish superstar took to Instagram where he displayed how he casually rolls through the local Coffee Bean drive thru:

Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016

On June 4 UFC veteran Michael Bisping will get his first shot at UFC gold when he steps in on short-notice to face current middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC 199. Although “The Count” has been busy filming a movie in recent weeks, the brash English star seems to be in very good shape headed in to his first UFC title bout.

Chris Taylor - May 28, 2016

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was a recent guest on The MMA Hour where he told Ariel Helwani that he personally saved ‘TUF Brazil 3’ by showing opposing coach Wanderlei Silva his bank account. “The Axe Murderer” denied Sonnen’s recent claims in a video posted to Facebook, where he credited his coach Rafael Cordeiro as being the individual who convinced him to return to the TUF gym. Here is what Silva had to say (as transcribed by Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting):

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

Former top ranked UFC middleweight Brian Stann has a very well documented past in the armed forces. Stann, a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during combat.

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

Back in October, top ranked UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley was set to fight former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in what was believed to be a #1 contender fight. Unfortunately, Hendricks had a botched weight cut, and was forced to be rushed to the emergency room, cancelling the bout. UFC President Dana White stated after the incident that Woodley was now the welterweight #1 contender, and would fight Robbie Lawler after Lawler vs. Condit at UFC 195. At UFC 195 however, Lawler defeated Condit in what many believe to be one of the most controversial decisions in UFC history. Immediately following the bout, many called for a rematch between the two, leading many to wonder where Woodley stood in the welterweight division’s title picture

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

Following his recent defeat at the hands of Demian Maia earlier this month at UFC 198 in Brazil, fan favorite welterweight Matt Brown signed an 8 fight deal with the UFC. Shortly after his new contract was finalized, Brown signed to fight Jake Ellenberger at UFC 201. The fight is a crucial one for both fighters. Brown enters the bout following his loss to Demian Maia, which saw him drop to #8 on the UFC’s stacked welterweight ranking ladder. Ellenberger on the other hand enters the bout on a 2-fight losing streak, going just 1-4 in his last 5 fights.

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

Rigan Machado is one of the most famous Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the history of the sport. The 8th degree red and black belt, trains numerous high-profile students, including none other than famed actor Ashton Kutcher. Machado posee to TMZ to explain why he believes Kutchet’s wrestling background, combined with his Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, would result in him being able to submit Conor McGregor in a grappling match.

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

While the odds of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match actually happening are still relatively low despite reports that the bout will go down in September, the MMA community can’t help but think ‘what if’.

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

UFC featherweight Dennis Bermudez‘ accomplishments go beyond the Octagon after his latest feat.

bjpenndotcom - May 28, 2016

Former top ranked UFC middleweight Rousimar Palhares has earned quite a bad reputation in the MMA industry over the last few years. Palhares was suspended for 90 days, and even kicked out of the UFC and the WSOF for refusing to let go of submissions after his opponents tapped. With that being said, Palhares was winning his fights in incredibly dominant fashion, and looking nearly unbeatable. At Venator FC 3 however, 27-year-old Emil Meek managed to end the reign of Palhares, and capture the Venator welterweight championship by knocking out Palhares in just 45 seconds.

bjpenndotcom - May 27, 2016

Tomorrow in Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling and Bryan Caraway will square off inside the Octagon. Throughout the course of fight week however, Sterling has managed to taunt Caraway quite a few times, then posting the results on social media. Caraway has managed to maintain silence regarding the incidents, however in an interview with MMAJunkie, Caraway turned the tables, and questioned Sterling’s mental toughness:

bjpenndotcom - May 27, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - May 27, 2016

Unfortunate news surfaced Friday afternoon that UFC lightweight Darrell Horcher, who recently lost to Khabib Nurmagomedov, was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him “grateful to be alive” according to Horcher’s manager. According to Fox Sports, Horcher hit a Jeep that pulled in front of him, and was flung from his bike nearly 240 feet before skidding on the pavement. Fortunately for Horcher, he only suffered from a broken arm, torn ligaments in his ankle, and road rash.