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Tito Ortiz claims he 'manhandled' Dana White during private plane altercation
Recently, UFC President Dana White made an appearance on 'Conan' to discuss all things relating to MMA. Of course a superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was discussed, however one of… Read more
Miesha Tate: 'I would love to' appear in WWE
In the first fight on the main card of November's landmark UFC 205, Miesha Tate came up short to Raquel Pennington. Shortly after this fight, the former women's bantamweight champion announced her… Read more
'UFC Fight Night London' medical suspensions
This past weekend, fight fans tuned in to UFC Fight Pass for a highly anticipated afternoon of fights in London, England. UFC Fight Night London played host to a number of pivotal… Read more
Stephen Thompson gives updates on injury and resulting surgery
Shortly after his competitive UFC 209 loss to reigning welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, we learned that Stephen Thompson had sustained an injury to his MCL. In an interview with BJPENN.COM's Chris Taylor,… Read more
Holly Holm targeted to return at UFC Fight Night 111 in Singapore
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm (10-3 MMA) is being targeted to return at June’s UFC Fight Night event in Singapore. According to BJPENN.com’s very own Chris Taylor, “The Preacher’s Daughter”… Read more
Nate Diaz blasts Dana White for lying about fight offers
Despite being one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster, Stockton, California's Nate Diaz has not been seen in the cage since he gave up a competitive decision to Conor… Read more
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Mitrione rebooked as co-headliner for Bellator 180
Yesterday afternoon, we learned that Bellator MMA will be heading to New York City's hallowed Madison Square Garden on June 24. The ever-growing promotion will do so with Bellator 180, a pay-per-view… Read more
BREAKING! Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva set for June
Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva is finally going to happen! The grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva is finally going to happen on June 24 in New York City. APNEWS.com… Read more
Ryan Bader signs with Bellator MMA
Another top fighter has left the UFC and has signed with Bellator MMA. UFC light heavyweight veteran Ryan Bader who was recently ranked #5 on the official UFC rankings announced on Monday's… Read more
After being turned down by multiple fighters, Jimi Manuwa only interested in 4 opponents for next fight
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC's latest trip to London, England, the UK's own Jimi Manuwa scored a crushing, first-round knockout of the game Corey Anderson. With this win,… Read more
Conor McGregor gives update on Floyd Mayweather fight schedule
The boxing match between undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor seems to be getting closer and closer to becoming a reality. On St. Patrick's Day, "The Notorious" was… Read more
Holly Holm targeted to return at UFC Fight Night 111 in Singapore
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm (10-3 MMA) is being targeted to return at June’s UFC Fight Night event in Singapore. According to BJPENN.com’s very own Chris Taylor, “The Preacher’s Daughter”… Read more
Derrick Lewis vs. Mark Hunt bout targeted as UFC Fight Night 110 headliner
Shortly after his come from behind, knockout defeat of Travis Browne, streaking heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis made a bold callout of brick-fisted heavyweight veteran Mark Hunt. It sounds as though he will… Read more
Report: Bellator scraps Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Mitrione plans, considering three other fighters as Fedor opponents
Earlier this year, heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko was expected to make his first steps into the Bellator MMA cage. His opponent in this Bellator debut was supposed to be dangerous UFC veteran… Read more
Tony Ferguson: there is 'no way' Conor McGregor can beat Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is currently transfixed on a potential boxing mega fight with recently un-retired great Floyd Mayweather. And though this fight initially looked like a downright impossibility, it is… Read more
Chris Weidman details his involvement in another street fight
Not long ago, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman amused the MMA community with a story about a street fight that he and UFC light heavyweight Gian Villante got into back in… Read more
Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza will happily retire if he gets tired of waiting for title shot
The news that the next crack at Michael Bisping's middleweight title will go to returning welterweight legend Georges St-Pierre – who has never fought at middleweight before – was most troubling for two… Read more
Artem Lobov tells Tyron Woodley to stop "crying and moaning like a little b*tch"
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC London, Icelandic grappling specialist Gunnar Nelson scored an extremely impressive submission win over a game Alan Jouban. With this win, Nelson reminded the world… Read more