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NewsBJ Penn: This is just another speed bump
BJ Penn: “It’s amazing how my fights have just been getting pushed back. I guess this is just one more road bump, and I’m the best I’ve ever been.”
NewsBellator MMA sued for wrongful termination
Former Bellator MMA employee Zachery Light has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against his employer and parent company Viacom, citing wrongful termination.
NewsMiocic vs. Overeem at UFC 203 on Sept 9
Stipe Miocic will defend his title against Alistair Overeem, on September 9, in Cleveland, OH.
NewsTUF 23, Episode 6 fight recap
The sixth episode of the Ultimate Fighter 23 airs tonight at 10:00 PM ET on Fox Sports 1 and features the third men’s fight between Eric Spicely and Elias Urbina.
NewsPalhares cites illegal technique in loss
Rousimar Palhares: “What went wrong in the fight is that I was hit with illegal elbows in the back of the head and couldn’t see anything next.”
NewsBrandao fined, suspended 9 months by NSAC
The Nevada State Athletic Commission also has acted, fining the fighter 30% of his purse ($10,800), suspending him for nine months, and requiring he pass three drug tests.
VaultWing Chun vs MMA fighter has vicious ending
Wing Chun vs MMA fighter has vicious ending
Floyd Mayweather’s greatest knockouts
5 fastest submissions in MMA history
FOX analyst: Mayweather vs. McGregor on Sept. 17
BJ Penn removed from UFC 199 for USADA violation in March
BJ Penn removed from UFC 199 after USADA IV violation
