MMA News
VIDEO | Brendan Schaub pays emotional tribute to Kimbo Slice
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2016
The MMA world was taken by surprise last week when it was revealed that Kimbo Slice had passed away at the age of 42. Unbeknownst to the MMA community, Slice had a mass on his liver and needed a heart transplant. Prior to being transported to another hospital to await a heart transplant, Slice passed away.
Michael Bisping clarifies post-fight exchanges with Luke Rockhold
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2016
In the main event of UFC 199, Michael Bisping shocked the world as he knocked Luke Rockhold out cold in the very first round of their UFC 199 middleweight title scrap. Following the fight, Bisping and Rockhold engaged in two heated verbal exchanges. The first was in the Octagon, where Rockhold refused to shake Bisping’s hand a second time. The second was at the post-fight press conference when Rockhold began stating that he would “kill” Bisping. The pair exchanged heated words in front of media members, and ultimately had to be separated.
Dominick Cruz reflects on Urijah Faber rivalry post-UFC 199
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2016
Going into UFC 199, there was certainly no love lost between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber. For nearly 10 years the pair had engaged in a bitter rivalry after Faber submitted Cruz back in 2007 under the WEC banner. Cruz avenged the loss in the UFC, defeating Faber via unanimous decision, however that wasn’t enough to put an end to the rivalry. In the co-main event of UFC 199, the pair finally competed in a trilogy fight, which Cruz won in convincing fashion.
Dana White has nothing but praise for Mark Hunt
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2016
Mark Hunt has earned the reputation as one of the hardest hitting men in the history of the UFC. The ‘Super Samoan’ has gone 7-4 in his UFC career, and is currently on a 2-fight win streak that has seen him knock out both Bigfoot Silva and Frank Mir. Ahead Hunt’s UFC 200 fight against former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, UFC President Dana White spoke about Hunt’s new UFC contract, and why he wants the veteran heavyweight to finish his career with the UFC.
Rumor: UFC sale is done
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2016
After a report Tuesday evening indicated that there has been progress in the Fertitta brothers and Dana White selling the UFC, BJPenn.com spoke to a source regarding the situation who informed us the word on the street is that the sale is complete. Initial reports about the UFC’s sale emerged quite some time ago, however UFC President Dana White was quick to shut them down as he informed fans that the UFC isn’t for sale.
VIDEO | Ariel Helwani caused 'Rampage' Jackson to lose $1 million and a three-year relationship
Russell Ess - June 15, 2016
Ariel Helwani is being blamed as the cause of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson losing a lot of money and even opened the can of worms to end a three-year relationship between Jackson and his former girlfriend.
UPDATE: UFC sale reportedly "definitely progressing"
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
There has been much speculation as to whether or not Dana White and the Fertittas will sell the UFC. While initial reports stated that the trio were extremely close to finalizing a sale, UFC President Dana White then refuted the reports, claiming that the UFC isn’t for sale. Details then emerged that the trio could be looking to sell a portion of the promotion while retaining majority ownership. The report also indicated that the move would be in order to make a move into the Chinese MMA market.
Chuck Liddell gives prediction of Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
In just under one month, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will make his highly anticipated return to MMA as he faces veteran heavyweight Mark Hunt in a battle of heavy handed heavyweights. The fight, which will serve as the co-main event of the historic UFC 200 event, has the MMA community talking about whether or not Lesnar will be able to make a triumphant return to the Octagon.
VIDEO | Attractive Russian woman fights a man in Marsey Fight Club
Russell Ess - June 14, 2016
https://youtu.be/QGuAz9JMyok What are your thoughts on a fight competition between a man and a woman?
Jacare Souza laughs at Dan Henderson title campaign
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
At UFC 199 earlier this month, Michael Bisping shocked the world as he knocked out Luke Rockhold in the very first round of their middleweight title fight. Bisping stepped in on short notice for former middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who injured his neck just two weeks before the fight. On the same card, MMA legend Dan Henderson fought, and defeated, former Olympian Hector Lombard via vicious KO. Given that both Bisping and Henderson were victorious on the card, many began calling for a second fight between the two.
VIDEO | Brock Lesnar says his return isn't for the fans, 'This is for me'
Russell Ess - June 14, 2016
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar isn’t out to prove anything to anyone else but himself when he steps foot back into the Octagon at UFC 200.
Holly Holm turns down major studio movie to avoid making the 'same mistakes that somebody else made'
Russell Ess - June 14, 2016
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm has apparently been getting a lot of calls for business opportunities outside of the Octagon. TMZ reports that Holm was offered a part in “a major studio movie,” but declined as the time interfered with her upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 20 in July.
VIDEO | Georges St-Pierre predicts Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
This Saturday on Fox Sports 1, Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson will square off in a pivotal welterweight matchup that will likely see the new welterweight #1 contender crowned.
Fighter takes on a new career after USADA suspension, all due to a tainted supplement
Russell Ess - June 14, 2016
There have been a couple of cases recently where fighters have popped for banned subtances due to tainted supplements. UFC welterweight Tim means was just given a six-month suspension after coming to an agreement with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after they determined that one of Means’ supplements was, in fact, tainted.
VIDEO | UFC posts another Fedor Emelianenko fight flashback
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
https://youtu.be/tRtbP2-QrtM While Fedor Emelianenko has never fought in the UFC, the promotion has begun posting videos of his fight flashbacks ahead of his EFN 50 fight on June 17th.
Fellow heavyweight thinks Brock Lesnar won't show any improvement since last fighting in the Octagon
Russell Ess - June 14, 2016
Will Brock Lesnar be a different fighter from when he last fought in the Octagon in 2011? Lesnar left the UFC on a two-fight losing streak, falling to Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem.
Michael Bisping names ideal opponent for first title defense
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
Earlier this month, Michael Bisping shocked the world as he knocked out Luke Rockhold to win the UFC middleweight championship on just 2 weeks notice. Following the bout, Bisping was immediately flooded with questions regarding who his first title defense would be against. To make things more interesting, on the UFC 199 card Dan Henderson also knocked out Hector Lombard in devastating fashion. Given Bisping’s win over Rockhold, and Henderson’s win over Lombard, could the stage be set for Bisping to avenge his UFC 100 loss to Henderson?
Muay Thai champion opens up on controversial sparring session with Sage Northcutt
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016
Sage Northcutt is currently coming off the first loss of his professional career at the hands of Bryan Barberena earlier this year. Northcutt is also currently in the process of preparing for his UFC 200 fight against Enrique Marin on July 9th. Ahead of his UFC 200 fight against Marin, Northcutt went to train with Muay Thai champion Ilya Grad at Gracie Barra for some sparring. What transpired was considered “a disaster” by Grad due to the actions of Northcutt’s father.