MMA News

bjpenndotcom - September 1, 2016

‘The Korean Superboy’ Doo Ho Choi has quickly made a name for himself in the UFC with his spectacular finishes of Juan Puig, Sam Sicilia, and most recently Thiago Tavares.

bjpenndotcom - September 1, 2016

https://youtu.be/dr5TAYcJENw MMA icon Nick Diaz recently celebrated the end of his 18 months suspension for a failed fight night drug test for marijuana.

Russell Ess - September 1, 2016

https://youtu.be/ombh6In5acs Former WEC champion and UFC interim champion Carlos Condit was heartbroken after being submitted by Demian Maia at UFC on FOX 21 this past weekend.

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

With the UFC featherweight division currently on hold while Conor McGregor decides whether or not to defend his featherweight strap against Jose Aldo, presumptive #1 contender Max Holloway, and #6 ranked Anthony Pettis are doing a bit of matchmaking of their own! Holloway, who is fresh off a unanimous decision win over Ricardo Lamas at UFC 199 in June, called out Pettis, who is fresh off a win over Charles Oliveira in his featherweight debut, via Twitter.

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

Earlier this year, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate made an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience where she opened up on an altercation that occurred between Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZant.

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

Nick and Nate Diaz are becoming somewhat of pop culture celebrities! On the heels of Nate Diaz’s historic UFC 202 fight with Conor McGregor, the brothers were photographed alongside rap icon Snoop Dogg.

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

When longtime UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald officially signed with Bellator MMA, many members of the MMA community began criticizing ‘The Red King’ for the move, stating that MacDonald won’t be facing as tough of competition in Bellator as he did in the UFC. MacDonald took to Twitter to address the criticism:

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/kz3Fa_Hsp68 Wednesday evening on ‘UFC Tonight’ former welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre made an appearance to discuss the rumors of his return.

Russell Ess - August 31, 2016

Still blown away by the exciting performance put on by Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at UFC 202?

Russell Ess - August 31, 2016

“The Notorious” Conor McGregor made a UFC record high $3 million dollars in disclosed pay for his fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 202. Diaz was not far behind, getting a disclosed amount of $2 million.

Russell Ess - August 31, 2016

Former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre has not fought since November 2013. After taking what he says was a much needed break from fighting, “Rush” says that he is ready to get back into the Octagon to further build on his legacy.

Russell Ess - August 31, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

Cross-over superstar Ronda Rousey hasn’t stepped into the Octagon since last year after suffering a devastating knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193. In spite of the jaw-breaking, concussion-causing head kick Holm dealt her, the former champ still regards the sport as beneficial to the brain. Rousey waxed philosophical during an interview with USA Today on Wednesday and got into the benefits of the mind when it comes to mixed martial arts and human aggression:

Tom Taylor - August 31, 2016

One of the biggest stories of the last week has been Rory MacDonald’s move from the UFC to Bellator, where a long list of exciting new matchups now await him.

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

With the UFC under new ownership, many are wondering what the response will be among fighters who have become used to working with the Fertitta brothers. Nate Diaz, who has always been outspoken in regards to feeling as though he isn’t treated the way he should, spoke on Chael Sonnen’s “You’re Welcome” podcast to discuss the fact that he has yet to even meet the new UFC owners:

bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016

In several weeks, former WWE superstar CM Punk will make his highly anticipated UFC debut against Mickey Gall. The fight will not only serve as Punk’s UFC debut, but also his MMA debut.

Tom Taylor - August 31, 2016

Back in March, in the main event of UFC 196, Nate Diaz shocked the world by ending Conor McGregor’s streak with a second-round submission. Several months later, in the main event of UFC 202, McGregor evened the score, defeating Diaz via majority decision in a truly unforgettable fight. Given that the pair is now 1-1 across two incredible battles, logic would seem to scream “rubber match!” Given that both fighters asked for a third fight in their post-fight Octagon interviews with Joe Rogan, the likelihood of a rubber match seems even higher.

Russell Ess - August 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/AGw9d04XAcQ Bruce Lee is one of the most legendary martial artists the world has ever known. The martial arts icon was taught the art of Wing Chun in his early teen years by master Ip Man, also known as Yip Man.