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Opponent commits to May bout with transgendered Fallon Fox | MMA News

Chris Taylor - April 3, 2013

Fallon Fox (2-0 MMA) may be the most talked about woman in Mixed Martial Arts, at least over the past month. Fox, a transgendered athlete who was born a male, won her first bout in the CFA tournament last month before the entire situation was revealed. Since then, her story has become national news and the question of whether or not she should be allowed to fight females has been a hot topic of debate. One person who doesn’t seem to have an issue with the situation is her May slated opponent, Allana Jones (2-0 MMA). Allana has decided she will face off against Fox at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center on May 24, promoter Jorge de la Noval of the Championship Fighting Alliance told NBC 6 the news on Monday night.

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VIDEO | Ilir Latifi Pre-Fight Interview for UFC On FUEL TV 9

BJPENN.COM News - April 3, 2013

Ilir Latifi has been thrust into the spotlight, headlining a UFC event in his hometown against Gegard Mousasi in his promotional debut. This is the first released pre-fight interview of the man tasked to fill the void left by the injured Alexander Gustafsson.

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VIDEO | If You Missed Last Night's TUF, Watch Uriah Hall KO Bubba McDaniel In 9-Seconds Here

BJPENN.COM News - April 3, 2013

Last Night the UFC aired the last TUF 17 quarter-final bouts of the season. The impressive Uriah Hall, once again delivered a knock out of the season worthy performance in his bout with Bubba McDaniel. If you missed it, check the full fight replay in the player above.

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Gustafsson: I slipped and hit my head on corner post on Thursday | UFC News

Chris Taylor - April 3, 2013

Alexander Gustafsson (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) was scheduled to face Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 9, which takes place in Gustafsson’s home nation of Sweden this Saturday. However, in one of his final practices, a freak accident caused a cut over his left eye.

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VIDEO | Cari Cox Submits His/Her Audition For The Ultimate Fighter, Female Version

BJPENN.COM News - April 2, 2013

This satirical video shows trans-gendered fighter, Cari Cox, submitting his audition for “The Ultimate Fighter 18”. The first season to feature female fighters.

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Jessica Penne Joins BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 183 on Sunday March 31st, 2013.

bjpenndotcom - March 31, 2013

The only way to end a show like this would be to have the reigning Invicta FC Atomweight Champ, Jessica Penne. Jessica is set to take on Michelle Waterson at Invicta FC 5 on April 5th. We are going to talk to Jessica about the upcoming match up, finishing her last three opponents, and of course how it feels to be back inside the Invicta FC cage as this will be Jessica’s third fight for the promotion. With all of the topics currently surrounding Women’s MMA we will get Jessica’s opinion on as much as we can with the remaining time. Before the show starts get over to Twitter and follow Jessica @JessicaPenne

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Jocelyn "Lights Out" Lybarger Joins BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 183 on Sunday March 31st, 2013.

bjpenndotcom - March 31, 2013

Opening up the second hour of show 183 is a woman known as Lights Out and did I mention that she is also a first in the sport with her sister. We have one half of the first set of twins to compete in MMA and it’s Jocelyn Lybarger. We have so much to talk about with Jocelyn; from how her and Jillian got started in the sport, training at the MMA Lab, her upcoming fight for King of the Cage Saturday May 25th, and of course the recent support of Ronda Rousey for both twins to be placed on the upcoming Invicta FC card. Jocelyn is set to try out for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter so you know that we will of course talk her getting ready and the possibility of her and her sister both making the show. Make sure to get over to Twitter and follow Jocelyn @mmajocelyn

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | WAR MACHINE READY TO RETURN TO ACTION - REALLY CAN'T STAND ASKREN | MMA NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - March 28, 2013

BJPEN.COM’S Fist-Ta-Cuff Radio crew is at again. This time they caught up with fan favorite, War Machine, to discuss his return to action, fighting his friends and his dislike for Bellator champion, Ben Askren.

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BJPENN.COM RADIO 3/27/13 - KING MO TALKS RECENT BELLATOR LOSS, WRESTLING FOR TNA & MORE | MMA NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - March 28, 2013

Last night, Bellator fighter, King Mo joined the BJPENN.COM RADIO crew to discuss he recent defeat, wrestling and more. It’s an interview you do not want to miss, so use the player above and enjoy!

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VIDEO | Tito Ortiz Wants Rousey vs. Cyborg On NYE | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - March 28, 2013

“Cris has shown in Strikeforce, why she’s so dominant, why women are afraid of her. She has three fights with Invicta, she will be the world champion and she will walk away a world champion. Like I said, New Year’s Eve, let’s make a super fight. Forget the title. Champion vs. champion, who cares about the title? Fans want to see a fight and as a manager, I want to make sure that this fight happens and that’s why we didn’t sign with anybody else, with any competition against the UFC. I want to work with UFC and I want to give fighters the opportunity to fight on the biggest stage in the world as I fought for 15 years. I was excited for the reaction for women fighting and women’s fighting is here to stay and it isn’t going anywhere.”

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VIDEO | Ortiz Coaching Cyborg on Ground And Pound | MMA NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - March 28, 2013

Tito Ortiz takes the credit for creating the ground-and-pound style of fighting in Mixed Martial Arts. Now that he is retired from competition he has taken on the role of managing Cris Cyborg. Apparently management also entails teaching his fighter some vicious elbow strikes from top position.

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VIDEO | Chael Sonnen Pre-Fight Interview | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - March 27, 2013

UFC 159 headliner Chael Sonnen on why he deserves the title shot, how he plans to win, and why he’s not apologizing for a thing on the way.