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Ian McCall: There's something wrong inside of me, I can't cut weight anymore
To say UFC flyweight Ian McCall has been unlucky of late would be an understatement. Since he last fought in January of 2015, he has been scheduled to fight five separate times,… Read more
Conor McGregor makes TIME Magazine's list of 100 most influential people
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in MMA, and arguably the biggest star in combat sports outright. It's for this reason that he's become the highest paid fighter in MMA history. This is… Read more
Luke Rockhold reaffirms interest in a fight with Robert Whittaker
When 26-year-old Kiwi Robert Whittaker took out long-time middleweight contender Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza on the main card of the UFC's recent trip to Kansas City, he caught the attention of every other… Read more
MMA veteran Nate Quarry rips "greedy, selfish" UFC over Reebok deal
Nate Quarry, who is a TUF veteran and former UFC middleweight title challenger, is involved in a class action lawsuit against the UFC, and stands out as one of the promotion's most… Read more
Ian McCall discusses the dominance of former opponent Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC's trip to Kansas City, flyweight champ Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson made a 10th straight defense of his title, submitting BJJ blackbelt Wilson Reis… Read more
Management suggests Kelvin Gastelum could be back in the Octagon soon, despite USADA issue
If things had gone according to plan, former welterweight contender Kelvin Gastelum would be gearing up for a UFC 212 middleweight bout with MMA legend Anderson Silva as you read this. Regrettably,… Read more
Former title challenger Gray Maynard returns to the Octagon at the TUF 25 Finale
Two-time UFC lightweight title challenger Gray Maynard, who now competes in the UFC featherweight division, will face a stiff test in his next fight. The hard-nosed veteran will be taking on Japanese… Read more
Rory MacDonald reflects on 'Greatest Fight in UFC History' with Robbie Lawler
Rory MacDonald is set to make his Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 179 in the main event on May 19. The former UFC title challenger will have his hands full as he… Read more
Dana White reveals estimated Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight purses
UFC President Dana White said it himself, there is a ton of money to be made in the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match. Even with the UFC lightweight champion not… Read more
Leo Kuntz opens up on fight-fixing charges against his former opponent Tae Hyun Bang
Back in November of 2015, Leo Kuntz touched down in his ancestral home of South Korea for a fight with South Korean star Tae Hyun Bang. The pair's battle occurred on the… Read more
VIDEO | Dana White on Conor McGregor vs. Demetrious Johnson: 'Anything is possible'
https://youtu.be/dFs3u_OTv-U Sorry Demetrious Johnson, but it looks like you have to get to the back of the Conor McGregor line. With his impressive 10th consecutive title defense over the weekend tying Anderson… Read more
BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 29 // Ian McCall | Nate Quarry | Jessica Eye
BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another great lineup! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show we are joined by UFC Flyweight Ian McCall. "Uncle Creepy" has been the victim… Read more
UPDATE: One other fighter connected to South Korean fight-fixing scandal, multiple people barred from leaving country
Earlier today, we learned of a nefarious fight-fixing scandal that occurred when the UFC touched down in Seoul, South Korea in late 2015. This scandal surrounded a lightweight bout between South Korea's… Read more
Michael Bisping wants to fight Whittaker next, not "dirty, lying, cheating scumbag" Romero
Riding high on an eight-fight win-streak, which includes triumphs over names like Derek Brunson, Brad Tavares, Tim Kennedy, Lyoto Machida, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Chris Weidman, Cuba's Yoel Romero has done pretty… Read more
BREAKING: World Series of Fighting bites the dust, becomes Professional Fighters League
For many years, World Series of Fighting (WSOF), has stood out as arguably the third-biggest MMA promotion in the world, behind the UFC and Bellator. The promotion has been home to recognizable… Read more
Joe Lauzon discusses his fighting future ahead of Nashville bout with Stevie Ray
This weekend, when the UFC touches down in Nashville, Tennessee, fan favorite lightweight Joe Lauzon will take on Scotland's Stevie Ray. The bout will mark Lauzon's 24th fight under the UFC banner… Read more
Joe Lauzon explains how Chris Weidman "took one for the team" at UFC 210
UFC 210 was steeped in controversy, as Pearl Gonzales was very nearly forced out of her fight with Cynthia Calvillo for having breast implants, and Daniel Cormier appeared to push down on… Read more
VIDEO | Cris "Cyborg" Justino visits young cancer patients in Brazil
https://youtu.be/IYgMJoPqbpQ When UFC featherweight star Cris "Cyborg" Justino isn't knocking heads in the hectic world of mixed martial arts, she likes to give back to the community. The latest example of the… Read more