MMA News

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

On Monday afternoon, Ariel Helwani returned to our screens with the latest episode of The MMA Hour. One of this episode’s many big-name guests was Bellator lightweight champ Rory MacDonald, who joined Helwani to discuss his time with the UFC and his move to Bellator MMA. According to the former welterweight title contender, nothing was certain after the final fight of his contract—a June loss to Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.  

Russell Ess - August 30, 2016

Anthony Pettis got back in the win column with his UFC featherweight debut over the weekend. After the former lightweight champion went on a three-fight losing streak at 155 pounds, “Showtime” dropped down to featherweight and picked up a big win over Charles Oliveira at UFC on FOX 21.

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPcR_5BPcDs Things were looking pretty rough for Junior Dos Santos at the end of 2015. On December 19, in his first fight in over a year, the former heavyweight champ looked torpid and gun-shy, and was ultimately knocked out by Alistair Overeem.

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

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Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

It takes a brave, brave woman to fight Cris “Cyborg” Justino. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 95 on September 24, that’s just what Sweden’s Lina Lansberg will do. Despite the fact that Cyborg (16-1) has not lost an MMA bout in more than a decade, Lansberg (6-1) is confident she can emerge the victor this September. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, the Swedish striker weighed in on this upcoming showdown, and explained why she’s so confident.

Russell Ess - August 30, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - August 30, 2016

While Khabib Nurmagomedov may be ranked as the #1 contender at lightweight on the UFC’s official rankings, the undefeated Dagestani fighter has yet to have an official date set for a title fight with UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. Nurmagomedov, who is coming off a successful outing in his return fight to the Octagon earlier this year against Darrell Horcher, has been campaigning for a fight with Eddie Alvarez, who has continued to say Nurmagomedov isn’t worthy.

bjpenndotcom - August 30, 2016

Following UFC 202’s record breaking event, last weekend’s UFC on FOX 21 was the first time a FOX card averaged less than two million viewers, according to a final rating analysis for all 2016 UFC cards on FOX. Headlined by former interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit and Demian Maia, UFC on FOX 21 pulled in a meager 1.9 million viewers, compared to UFC on FOX 20, which recorded a 2.9 million viewership back in July.

bjpenndotcom - August 30, 2016

This past Saturday in Vancouver, Demian Maia picked up arguably the biggest win of his UFC career as he submitted Carlos Condit in the first round of their main event scrap. The finish was a beautiful one that left many MMA fans stunned given that Condit had never been submitted in the UFC, and possess some of the most lethal standup striking in the UFC’s 170 pound division.

Russell Ess - August 30, 2016

Do you think you would be able to punch a UFC fighter in the face who wasn’t even fighting back?

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

Conor McGregor’s fashion obsession is no secret. The UFC featherweight champion likes to kick ass and look good doing it. What has been a bit of a mystery, however, is just how much McGregor spends on his look. While it’s still unknown how much McGregor drops on watches, shades, and streetwear, a recent piece from TMZ sheds some light on his suit budget.

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

In the wake of UFC 202, much has been made of Conor McGregor’s record-breaking payday of $3 million. Of course, that payday doesn’t hold a candle to some of the recent purses of boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather, who has piled up hundreds of millions over his last few fights. Considering the paltry paydays of many other fighters, it’s not surprising there’s a bit of jealousy when McGregor and Mayweather’s massive paydays are discussed. In the case of upcoming UFC heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem, however, it’s not a case of jealousy, but complete disbelief.

bjpenndotcom - August 30, 2016

https://youtu.be/TVLY552UeOQ With just over a week to go until CM Punk makes not only his UFC debut, but also his MMA debut, at UFC 203 in Cleveland, many MMA fans are wondering how the former WWE champion will look in his first MMA fight at 37 years old.

bjpenndotcom - August 30, 2016

Leading up to Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz earlier this month, UFC President Dana White stated that regardless of whether or not McGregor wins or loses, he will be forced to return to featherweight and defend his championship. While McGregor has continued to remain noncommittal in regards to returning to featherweight, UFC President Dana White seems to be confident that McGregor will return to featherweight without the UFC brass having to play hard ball.

Tom Taylor - August 30, 2016

UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson has put in the work, racking up seven-straight wins, including triumphs over fighters like Robert Whittaker, Jake Ellenberger, Johny Hendricks and Rory MacDonald. Now, all he wants his a welterweight title shot–ideally at UFC 205 in New York City this November. Unfortunately, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who won the the belt by snuffing Robbie Lawler in July, seems to have other plans. If the new champ has his way, his first defense will be a ‘money fight’ opposite welterweight great Georges St-Pierre, or fan favorite Nick Diaz–not against Thompson.

Russell Ess - August 30, 2016

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem has his chance to get the UFC heavyweight championship title when he challenges Stipe Miocic at UFC 203 in Cleveland, Ohio on September 10. The former Strikeforce, DREAM, and K-1 champion says that he will make history when he goes to fight Cleveland’s UFC heavyweight champion on his home turf.

Russell Ess - August 29, 2016

https://youtu.be/MiajBF0Mygw?t=2m42s Ever imagine how a fight between former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre and famous actor and martial artist Steven Seagal would play out?

bjpenndotcom - August 29, 2016

[ooyala code=”dwdmVsNTE6fedqLe3GvmKKAhPUD4S190″ player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ auto=”true” width=”1920″ height=”1080″] BJPENN.COM has teamed up with UFC Veteran Mike “Quick” Swick to give you an inside look at what it’s like at AKA Thailand. In this exclusive episode of “Real Quick with Mike Swick,” former UFC heavyweight champion Minotauro Nogueira pays a visit to the gym and shows off his slick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills.