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UFC Denver Results: Donald Cerrone submits Mike Perry (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
A highly anticipated welterweight fight between former teammates Donald Cerrone and Mike Perry served as the co-main event of UFC Denver. Donald Cerrone (33-11 MMA) was last seen in action at June’s UFC Fight Night event in Singapore, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to surging welterweight contender Leon Edwards. Prior to the setback, “Cowboy” was coming off a spectacular first-round finish of Hawaiian Yancy Medeiros.
UFC Denver Results: Germaine de Randamie defeats Raquel Pennington (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
A key women’s bantamweight bout featuring recent title challenger Raquel Pennington taking on former featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie took place at tonight’s UFC Denver event. Germaine de Randamie will fight for the first time since UFC 208 in February of 2017, where she defeated Holly Holm via unanimous decision to claim the promotions inaugural featherweight title.
UFC Denver Results: Korean Zombie vs. Yair Rodriguez
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
Stay glued to bjpenn.com this evening for all of tonight’s UFC Denver Results. The event, UFC Fight Night 139, will serve as the promotions 25th anniversary show.
UFC Commentator Joe Rogan forced to evacuate his home due to California Wildfires
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has been forced to evacuate his home due to the California Wildfires. The devastating wildfire, which is now being dubbed the “Woolsey Fire”, has reached Malibu, Calabasas and Agoura, forcing many home owners to evacuate the area.
Shaquille O’Neal had one major concern prior to his grappling match with Forrest Griffin
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal reveals he had one major concern prior to his grappling match with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin. The multiple-time NBA champion, Shaq, squared off with Griffin at the UFC Performance Center in Las Vegas.
Darren Till threatens to "slap that baldy head" off of Anderson Silva at UFC London
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till is planning a move up to middleweight and has his eyes set on a fight with former 185-pound kingpin Anderson Silva. Darren Till was expected to be the first man to welcome new welterweight signee Ben Askren to the UFC, but apparently the Liverpool native has other plans.
Rafael dos Anjos tells "drunk" Conor McGregor to shut up!
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos had some strong words for Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s demands of ONE Championship’s Chatri Sityodtong. Last week a massive trade sent former ONE Championship welterweight title holder Ben Askren to the UFC in exchange for former flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson.
Ben Askren and Scott Coker exchange shots online over failed Bellator negotiations
Chris Taylor - November 10, 2018
Undefeated welterweight fighter Ben Askren (18-0 MMA) was apparently in talks with Bellator’s Scott Coker just weeks before he was traded to the UFC by ONE Championship. According to the Bellator President, Coker, there were talks between his organization and ONE Championship to do some co-promotion which would have allowed Ben Askren to compete at Bellator’s welterweight grand prix.
Bellator and ONE Championship were talking to Ben Askren before UFC trade
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2018
Just a few weeks ago, the UFC and ONE Championship did something no one thought was possible. They agreed to a trade that sent Demetrious Johnson to ONE and Ben Askren to the UFC. However, before that trade happened, ONE Championship reached out to Bellator to see if they would co-promote with them in a deal that would see Askren back in his old home of Bellator. Bellator president Scott Coker was speaking on The Fight Guys podcast where he revealed the news.
Justin Scoggins says he was released after accepting a fight against Mark De La Rosa
James Lynch - November 9, 2018
According to former UFC flyweight Justin Scoggins, he was slated to fight this Saturday on short notice against Mark De La Rosa at UFC Denver. The match-up was slated to take place in the bantamweight division. De La Rosa was initially set to face Jordan Espinosa before an injury forced the Contender Series winner off the card. https://twitter.com/combatcobain/status/1060543685367095296
PHOTO | Daniel Cormier shows off impressive UFC belt collection
Tom Taylor - November 8, 2018
UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier has accomplished incredible things in the UFC. He’s one of just two fighters to wear titles in two divisions concurrently, and is the only fighter in UFC history to actively defend two separate titles. Earlier this week, Daniel Cormier showed off the fruits of his labor, flaunting his many UFC belts in a photo he posted to social media.
UFC flyweight Roberto Sanchez announces he's been cut by promotion: I was told the is 'being scrapped'
Tom Taylor - November 8, 2018
We can now add another name to the list of flyweight fighters ostracized by the UFC. As the UFC’s purported closure of the division bears down, UFC flyweight Roberto Sanchez has joined Jared Brooks, Justin Scoggins and Jose Torres among those to be released from the promotion. Roberto Sanchez made this announcement on Instagram, sharing his disappointment but also thanking the UFC for the opportunity they gave him.