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UFC says Belfort vs. Silva-Weidman winner 'makes sense', could happen in Las Vegas

Chris Taylor - May 24, 2013

During Thursday’s pre-UFC 160 media day, UFC President Dana White stated that the promotion currently has no plans in regards to Vitor Belfort’s next fight. However, Mr. White did add that ‘The Phenom’s” next bout could be a middleweight title shot – and that it could happen in Las Vegas:

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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 191: Alptekin "Alp" Ozkilic, Dave Jansen, Mackenzie Dern, & Kron Gracie

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2013

While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

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BJPENN.COM RADIO 5/22/13: JAVIER MENDEZ, MIKE PYLE, KJ NOONS (FULL REPLAY)

BJPENN.COM News - May 23, 2013

Last Night BJPENN.COM RADIO returned to the airwaves with a ‘all UFC 160’ guest panel. First up was AKA boss Javier Mendez. Mendez has three fighters on this weekend’s UFC 160 fight card including evening headliner Cain Velasquez.

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VIDEO | Taylor Swift & 'Bigfoot" Silva Duet

BJPENN.COM News - May 23, 2013

UFC 160 is upon us and this weekend Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva will attempt to take the UFC heavyweight title from Cain Velasquez in the main event in Las Vegas. If the traditional pre-fight hype isn’t enough for you than enjoy this duet from Silva and Taylor Swift.

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VIDEO | UFC Full Blast: Cain Velasquez Reacts To "Bigfoot" Silva KO'ing Overeem

BJPENN.COM News - May 23, 2013

Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez mic’d up Octagon-side for UFC 156 as his next opponent is determined. See Velasquez’s live reaction as he watches Bigfoot Silva pull off an epic knockout against Alistair Overeem. Velasquez faces Bigfoot in the rematch at UFC 160 this Saturday, May 25th.

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VIDEO | Countdown To UFC 160 (Full Replay)

BJPENN.COM News - May 22, 2013

This Saturday in Las Vegas the UFC returns to PPV action with UFC 160: Velasquez vs. “Bigfoot”. In typical UFC fashion, the promotion put together a special “Countdown to UFC 160” program to help hype this weekends event.

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VIDEO | Uriah Hall Not A Celebrity, 'Just a regular guy'

BJPENN.COM News - May 22, 2013

“A lot of people ask me, ‘Did you gain anything from this (TUF experience) or any of that stuff?’ For me, personally, I think generally I am the same person. The publicity is there. The fame is somewhat there. But, I don’t think I’m anywhere close to that. People call me a celebrity and I’m just a regular guy, man. I’m just trying to make it in this sport. I love this sport. I can say that my life is pretty much the same. And I’m just trying to make it, like the rest of these top guys out there.”

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UFC opens website to expose culinary union

Chris Taylor - May 21, 2013

For years now, the Nevada-based Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has failed in its attempts to unionize the Station group of hotel-casinos in Las Vegas. Station Casinos is owned by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, who are also majority owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).

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Matt Riddle Joins Bellator Welterweight Roster

BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013

With a division already boasting the likes of Ben Askren, Paul Daley, Douglas Lima, Ben Saunders, Andrey Koreshkov and Karl Amoussou, Matt Riddle knows he will be swimming in “Deep Waters” when he enters the Bellator Welterweight Tournament this Fall as Bellator has signed a long-term promotional agreement with the controversial Pennsylvania native. Riddle joins Bellator coming off four straight victories with the UFC, but was recently released as he failed his post-fight drug test after his victory over Che Mills. Known for his strong wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu background along with a stifling takedown defense, Riddle is ready to challenge himself against the best in the world inside the Bellator cage.