MMA News
Cody Garbrandt blasts Dominick Cruz
bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016
This past weekend at UFC 199, Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber had their highly anticipated trilogy fight nearly a decade after their first meeting in the WEC banner. Cruz ended up dominating the fight from start to finish, securing numerous takedowns, and even dropping Faber several times. After the fight Faber revealed that while he wasn’t ready to commit to retirement, he was going to take some time away from MMA. In addition, Faber told the world to watch out for some up-and-coming fighters out of his gym, including Cody Garbrandt.
Dan Henderson reportedly wants rematch with Michael Bisping
bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016
At UFC 199, Michael Bisping stepped in to fight then-UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold on short notice after Chris Weidman pulled out of the fight with a neck injury just 2-weeks before fight night. Bisping went out and won the fight in the very first round to claim the middleweight championship. Earlier on the card, MMA legend Dan Henderson put on an incredible comeback as he defeated Hector Lombard via 2nd round KO. Given that both men won their fights, Henderson is hoping to get a rematch with Bisping, this time for the middleweight championship.
VIDEO | Chuck Liddell reacts to Brock Lesnar's return to MMA
bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016
During the UFC 199 broadcast last weekend, it was revealed that Brock Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 199 for one fight. The fight will be Lesnar’s first in nearly 5 years after he retired on a 2-fight losing streak after losing his heavyweight championship, and then being TKOd by Alistair Overeem.
Chris Weidman undergoes successful neck surgery
bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016
Good news for former middleweight champion Chris Weidman! After being forced to withdraw from his UFC 199 rematch with Luke Rockhold just two weeks before fight-night, Weidman has now undergone successful neck surgery and is resting at home.
Mark Hunt reacts to Brock Lesnar's USADA exemption
bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016
It’s been nearly a week since it was revealed that former UFC champion Brock Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 200. Since then, it has also been revealed that Lesnar will be fighting fan-favorite heavyweight Mark Hunt, and that he has been granted an exemption from USADA random drug testing. Ahead of the fight, Mark Hunt is rather unhappy with Lesnar being granted a USADA exemption. He spoke to UFC Fight Week on Fox Sports:
VIDEO | Robbie Lawler says he would have taken Conor McGregor's soul if they fought
Russell Ess - June 9, 2016
LIVE talking UFC 201 in Atlanta with Robbie Lawler and Tyron W…
VIDEO | Controversial sparring session between Muay Thai champ and Sage Northcutt
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
https://youtu.be/EY0c26_rwY8 Wednesday afternoon Muay Thai champion Ilya Grad posted on his Instagram about a recent training session he had with UFC welterweight star Sage Northcutt ahead of Northcutt’s UFC 200 fight.
Frank Mir gives his prediction for Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
This past weekend it was revealed during the UFC 199 broadcast that Brock Lesnar would be returning to the UFC to fight Mark Hunt in the co-main event of UFC 200 on July 9th. The fight will be Lesnar’s first in nearly 5 years, and while there are many who believe Lesnar will make a dominant return to the Octagon, Frank Mir believes that Mark Hunt is a bad matchup for the former champ.
VIDEO | Ken Shamrock says Kimbo Slice never got the respect he deserved
Russell Ess - June 8, 2016
The news of Kevin Ferguson’s death caught everyone off guard.
Brock Lesnar comments on Conor McGregor's rise in the UFC
Russell Ess - June 8, 2016
According to most reports, Brock Lesnar is still the king of UFC pay-per-view. Most reports indicate that UFC 100, which was headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir in their rematch, came in at 1.6 million buys. However, Conor McGregor claims to hold the records for PPV, Gate, TV, Fightpass, Embedded record, as well as the fastest KO in UFC title fight history.
Muay Thai champion brought to help train Sage Northcutt, leaves in disgust
Russell Ess - June 8, 2016
Sage Northcutt is set to fight at UFC 200 against Enrique Marin. Northcutt will step into the Octagon for the first time since being handed his only professional loss, where he was submitted by Bryan Barberena back in January. Israeli Muay Thai champion Ilya Grad was brought in to help train with Northcutt for his UFC 200 bout, but left in disgust after Northcutt’s father apparently interfered with their training.
VIDEO | Hear the crowd's reaction to Nate Diaz after rematch with Conor McGregor announced at UFC 199
Russell Ess - June 8, 2016
https://youtu.be/51n-6rDGHAY At UFC 199, the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor was officially announced by the UFC.
Ariel Helwani disputes Joe Rogan's explanation of the UFC vs. Helwani
Russell Ess - June 8, 2016
MMA journalist Ariel Helwani made the headlines himself after he made it known that he was kicked out of UFC 199 and “banned for life” after breaking the news of Brock Lesnar’s return at UFC 200 before the promotion could make their big announcement. UFC color commentator Joe Rogan reacted to the news of the UFC lifting the ban on Helwani and his team on his “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. Rogan explained what he was told regarding the situation. Rogan said that Helwani was told by the UFC that only a handful of people knew the confidential information, and by breaking the news, people would be fired to eliminate any moles leaking the confidential information.
Anthony Pettis planning drop to featherweight
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis has gone through a rough patch in the Octagon. After losing his UFC lightweight championship to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 185, Pettis dropped back to back decisions to Eddie Alvarez and most recently Edson Barboza. Given the 3-fight losing streak, Pettis feels as though it’s time for a change. ‘Showtime’ took to Instagram to reveal that he is still training at the JacksonWinkeljohn MMA Academy in Albuquerque New Mexico, and is in the process of dropping down to featherweight.
Junior dos Santos sounds off on Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
The MMA world was taken by surprise during the UFC 199 broadcast when it was revealed that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon for a fight at UFC 200. After a brief period of uncertainty, it was revealed that Lesnar would be fighting fan-favorite heavyweight Mark Hunt in a showdown of heavy-handed heavyweights in the co-main event of UFC 200 on July 9th.
Fedor Emelianenko comments on the return of Brock Lesnar
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
When it was announced that Brock Lesnar would be returning to MMA for UFC 200, no opponent was immediately listed for the bout, however it was revealed that Lesnar’s fight would be the co-main event of UFC 200. Given that no opponent was listed, and that Lesnar’s fight was listed as the co-main event, many wondered if Lesnar would finally fight Fedor Emelianenko at UFC 200.
Wanderlei Silva pays tribute to Kimbo Slice, sheds light on brain trauma
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
VIDEO | Michael Bisping bashes Luke Rockhold, talks retirement
bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2016
This past weekend at UFC 199, Michael Bisping defeated Luke Rockhold and claimed the middleweight championship with a 1st round knockout. At the post-fight press conference after the bout, the pair continued their heated rivalry as Rockhold threatened to kill Bisping.
Brock Lesnar waived from mandatory four-month USADA drug testing
Russell Ess - June 8, 2016
A lot has changed in the UFC since Brock Lesnar last fought at UFC 141 back in 2011. For one, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in now a part of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy for competition.