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'Join TEAM WEIDMAN Before It's Too Late'

BJPENN.COM News - May 24, 2015

Chris Weidman successfully defended his UFC Middleweight Championship in a highly anticipated bout with Vitor Belfort in the co main-event of “UFC 187”. Belfort was able to catch Weidman off-guard with shots early on, but once the fight went to the ground it was all Weidman.

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Weidman: 'I'm On Another Level than Rockhold and Jacare'

BJPENN.COM News - May 24, 2015

Chris Weidman walked into the octagon on Saturday with intentions of keeping his UFC Middleweight Championship and undefeated record in tact. He became one step closer to greatness when he forced the referee to wave off the fight while pummeling Vitor Belfort on the mat. Now, two new challengers await “The All American” for a shot at the gold: Luke Rockhold and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.

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Rockhold Cornered White After UFC 187 Asking For Title Shot

BJPENN.COM News - May 24, 2015

Now that Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort’s opportunity has come and gone, Luke Rockhold wants the next shot at the UFC Middleweight Championship. After UFC 187’s conclusion, Rockhold apparently cornered Dana White and informed him he is ready for his title shot.

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White on Cormier/Johnson: 'It Went Exactly How I Thought It Would'

BJPENN.COM News - May 24, 2015

Daniel Cormier and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson met in the middle of the octagon at the main event of “UFC 187″. Cormier’s elite wrestling skills would ultimately be Johnson’s downfall as he repeatedly got taken down and ground out. Fatigue started to kick in after the first round concluded and it wasn’t long before Cormier was able to lock in a rear naked choke for a submission victory.

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HIGHLIGHTS! Chris Weidman Vs. Vitor Belfort

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

‘UFC middleweight champion Chris “The All-American” Weidman talks to Joe Rogan inside the Octagon after his fight with Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 in Las Vegas. Belfort also chats with Rogan to give his thoughts on the fight.’ via UFC

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WOAH! Daniel Cormier Goes Off On Ryan Bader At Press Conference

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

*Daniel Cormier sets Chill to 0* https://t.co/jw81Djc1dM — Eric Jackman (@NewYorkRic) May 24, 2015

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UFC 187 Attendance And Gate Announced

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

At the post-fight press conference UFC officials announced the attendance and gate for UFC 187.

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BONUS REPORT: Two Champs Take Home Extra Cash At UFC 187

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

The bonuses have been given out!

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REPLAY! 'UFC 187: Cormier vs. Johnson' Post Fight Press Conference (Full)

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

Check out the UFC 187 post-fight press conference, starting after the event wraps up.

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UFC Fighters React To Chris Weidman's Beating Of Vitor Belfort

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

Chris Weidman finished Vitor Belfort in the first round in a pretty dominant performance! See what other UFC fighters had to say about the champions impressive performance!

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WATCH! Daniel Cormier Post-Fight Speech: 'Jon Jones, Get Your Sh*t Together'

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

Watch as Daniel Cormier calls out Jon Jones after his win over Anthony Johnson. Think these two will meet again when Jones comes back?

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UFC Fighters React To Cormier's Submission Win Over Anthony Johnson

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

UFC 187 just went down and boy was it a good one! See what other UFC fighters had to say about the events main event.

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UFC 187 Results: Daniel Cormier Survives Getting Dropped In First, Submits Rumble In The Third

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

The main event between Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier just went down! Johnson landed a nice leg kick to start the fight. He appeared to get poked in the eye but he said he was fine and they continued. Rumble landed a massive right hand that sent Cormier to the mat. Johnson tired to move in with big punches but Cormier got back up and managed to get the takedown. Cormier stayed on him, Johnson got up but Cormier kept the pressure on him and grabbed a leg. He used it to get Johnson down again. Johnson continued to fight the takedown. He stood up with his back on the cage. They separated and Johnson started winging huge punches again, catching Cormier with a few of them.

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UFC 187 Results: Chris Weidman Makes Quick Work Of Belfort, Wins In First Round And Retains Title

bjpenndotcom - May 23, 2015

Weidman drew first blood with a body kick. Weidman looked to be the aggressor early. Both fighters began almost stumbling around. Belfort landed a punch and then moved in with a flurry of Belfort like punches. Weidman had his back on the cage and was taking a lot of punches from Belfort, but did a good job overing up. Belfort really let go and tried to finish it.