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VIDEO | Andrei Arlovski explains awkward case of fighting teammate

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2016

On Sunday May 8th, Andrei Arlovski will step into the Octagon against former teammate Alistair Overeem. While at first many wondered how things would play out with the two Jackson WinkelJohn teammates fighting each other, the pair have explained before that they were never friends, and only training together on a few occasions.

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PHOTO | Is Luke Rockhold nursing injury ahead of UFC 199?

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2016

UFC 199 is rapidly approaching on June 4th. The event is an absolutely stacked one, and will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman as they have their highly anticipated rematch. I In addition, Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will have their trilogy fight in the co-main event for the bantamweight title. Of course, there are several other high-profile bouts including Max Holloway vs Ricardo Lamas, Dan Henderson vs. Hector Lombard, and BJ Penn vs. Dennis Siver.

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VIDEO | UFC 198 free fight: Vitor Belfort KOs Michael Bisping

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/SYCM8ZQVo_o With less than 2 weeks to go until UFC 198, where Fabricio Werdum will look to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in the main event, take a look back at when Vitor Belfort KOd Michael Bisping.

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Conor McGregor's coach reveals info on McGregor's next fight

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2016

Since Conor McGregor was pulled from his UFC 200 welterweight rematch with Nate Diaz on July 9th for refusing to fulfill his media obligations, there has been much speculation as to when McGregor will return to the Octagon. UFC President Dana White has stated previously that McGregor’s next fight will be to defend his UFC featherweight championship, leading many to wonder when he would defend his belt against the winner of Edgar vs. Aldo II.

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PHOTO | Luke Rockhold nursing injury ahead of UFC 199?

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2016

UFC 199 is rapidly approaching on June 4th. The event is an absolutely stacked one, and will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman as they have their highly anticipated rematch. I In addition, Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will have their trilogy fight in the co-main event for the bantamweight title. Of course, there are several other high-profile bouts including Max Holloway vs Ricardo Lamas, Dan Henderson vs. Hector Lombard, and BJ Penn vs. Dennis Siver.

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VIDEO | Daniel Cormier tries Virtual Reality for the first time, freaks out

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/IHCR_eVeE7A The concept of Virtual Reality is currently in the process of spreading throughout the world. While VR has gained mainstream attention through YouTube, and has even earned itself an entire South Park episode, the technology is just now becoming available to the general public.

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Exclusive | Patrick Cote discusses Conor McGregor's standoff with the UFC

Chris Taylor - May 3, 2016

UFC welterweight contender Patrick Cote (23-9 MMA) is busy preparing for his upcoming ‘UFC Fight Night 89’ showdown with Donald Cerrone which takes place next month in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. “The Predator” is currently riding a three-fight win streak and has won six of his past seven bouts overall.

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VIDEO | Nick Diaz talks about dream coming true training with childhood idol

Russell Ess - May 3, 2016

UFC veteran Nick Diaz has been into martial arts for a long time. The elder Diaz brother admits that he was a Jean-Claude Van Damme wannabe as a youngster.

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Bellator MMA fighter now undergoing heart surgery after hit-and-run accident

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

Horrific news broke on Sunday when it was revealed that Bellator MMA fighter Jordan Parsons was involved in a serious hit-and-run motorcycle accident in Delray, Florida. Parsons had to have his leg amputated due to a serious injury suffered in the accident and now Ariel Helwani reports that he is undergoing heart surgery after his heart was working at 20 percent.

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Did Nate Diaz just submit Conor McGregor on twitter?

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor made a lot of noise on twitter Monday morning. “The Notorious” addressed fans on twitter and had some lofty claims regarding everything from pay-per-view numbers to his opponent Nate Diaz’s skills and how things will go in their now unscheduled rematch.

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Gunnar Nelson thinks teammate Conor McGregor does not want to cut to 145 again

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

Now that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is no longer fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 200, every fan of “The Notorious” wants to know what will be next. McGregor’s teammate Gunnar Nelson revealed some information about “The Notorious” on Monday’s MMA Hour as his own fight with Albert Tumenov is approaching this weekend at UFC Fight Night 87.

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VIDEO | Nate Diaz tribute - I’m Not Surprised

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

https://www.facebook.com/1633307140253694/videos/1690274961223578/ Fans who were anxiously awaiting to see star UFC fighter Nate Diaz take on UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in their immediate non-title welterweight rematch at UFC 200 will have to wait.

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VIDEO | Ronda Rousey open workout in Venice Beach

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/_KITGy4VX50 Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was seen back in training on the sands of Venice Beach recently.

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Conor McGregor claims to have shattered Brock Lesnar's pay-per-view numbers

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been active on twitter Monday revealing a lot about what is on his mind. “The Notorious” has been all the buzz after being pulled from UFC 200 by the UFC for refusing to take part in media obligations to promote the fight.

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Conor McGregor says he will fight the Aldo vs Edgar winner

Chris Taylor - May 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been all over Twitter this morning. The brash Irish superstar has tweeted that he will “school” Nate Diaz in their highly anticipated rematch (if it happens) and has also responded to a bunch of questions from fans/haters.

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Conor McGregor: Diaz is full of excuses

Chris Taylor - May 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was busy on Twitter this morning. The brash Irsh superstar has proclaimed he will “school” Nate Diaz in their rematch later this year.

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Conor McGregor says he will "school" Nate Diaz in a rematch

Chris Taylor - May 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor took to his Twitter today where he poked shots at Nate Diaz, the man who defeated him via submission at UFC 196. I love it! Adapt and overcome.I am coming in light and lean for my rematch and I will school this boy to the bell. https://t.co/MjEwxokIYK

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Dan Hardy on Conor McGregor: 'He’s bought into that hype himself'

Russell Ess - May 2, 2016

Dan Hardy, former UFC welterweight title challenger and current color commentator and analyst for the UFC knows a thing or two about fight promotion. In just his fifth fight in the UFC, “The Outlaw” fought for the UFC welterweight title against Georges St-Pierre and the veteran spoke about how he sees things happening with the UFC’s situation with Conor McGregor.