MMA News

Russell Ess - May 26, 2016

Robbie Lawler has been the most successful UFC welterweight champion since Georges St-Pierre stepped away from the sport back in 2013. While the reports and rumors of “Rush” making his way back to fight in the Octagon keep popping up, another source very close to Georges has revealed some information regarding the former champion’s future.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

Back in 2014, it was revealed that the UFC had signed former WWE champion CM Punk, despite the pro wrestler having zero competitive MMA experience. After a lengthy search, UFC President Dana White discovered 1-0 amateur MMA fighter Mickey Gall during his “Dana White: Lookin’ For A Fight” web series.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

While Conor McGregor’s next opponent was initially supposed to be Nate Diaz, after McGregor was pulled from UFC 200 for refusing to fulfill his media obligations, talks of a potential boxing match with Floyd Mayweather quickly picked up steam. Now, the reports have gone so far as to reveal that McGregor & Mayweather will have their boxing match in September. Throughout all of that, the UFC has been asking Diaz to sign a contract to fight McGregor sooner rather than later.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

Earlier this week, unfortunate news surfaced that BJ Penn had been pulled from his scheduled UFC 199 bout with Cole Miller after he voluntarily disclosed that he used an IV back in March. Given that Penn and Miller were slated to be the headlining preliminary card fight, many assumed that Miller would receive a new opponent for the event.

Russell Ess - May 25, 2016

Nate Diaz is sitting at the top of the UFC with the promotion’s biggest draw, Conor McGregor, “obsessed” with fighting him in a rematch. Diaz spoke with Ariel Helwani on a special edition of The MMA Hour on Wednesday to discuss a variety of topics that included Nate Diaz’s position on the business of fighting and of course, Conor McGregor.

Russell Ess - May 25, 2016

Nate Diaz sounds like he has figured out the business side to fighting in the UFC. After winning the biggest fight of his career against UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor in a non-title welterweight fight bout at UFC 196, Diaz received the biggest payday of his career.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

While Conor McGregor has never competed in a professional boxing match, there has been quite a bit of talk regarding a boxing match against legendary prizefighter Floyd Mayweather. While the fight was initially regarded as a publicity stunt, reports have since emerged that the fight will go down in September, leading many to wonder whether or not the two parties have finally reached an agreement.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

Diego Brandao recently found himself as a free agent in the MMA market after he was arrested for aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and assault with a deadly weapon last month. Prior to that however, Brandao was submitted by Brian Ortega back at UFC 195. Following the fight, Brandao failed a drug test when he tested positive for marijuana.

Russell Ess - May 25, 2016

Invicta featherweight champion Cris ‘Cyborg’ made sure to give back to her hometown of Curitiba, Brazil following her successful UFC debut at UFC 198. ‘Cyborg,’ who picked up a first-round TKO victory over Leslie Smith at UFC 198 visited the Hospital Nossa Senhora Das Gracas in Curitiba while she was back in her hometown.

Russell Ess - May 25, 2016

https://youtu.be/1RbnB7IZDo0 Jason “Mayhem” Miller made headlines after nearly four years out of competition as he weighed in for his middleweight title fight at Venator FC over the weekend.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

Earlier this month, Stipe Miocic shocked the world as he knocked out UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum with a single punch at UFC 198 to win the heavyweight championship. To make Miocic’s win even more impressive, he knocked out Werdum with the single punch while moving backwards. Now that he’s had some time to take in the win, Miocic joined SportsCenter to reflect on the moment.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

https://youtu.be/lM0YoVpyLyc Back at UFC 156, Jose Aldo defended his UFC featherweight championship against Frankie Edgar. Aldo managed to secure the unanimous decision win to retain the belt, defending the belt for the 4th time.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

https://youtu.be/9UkPT35m0vU Earlier this month it was revealed that UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold would now be facing Michael Bisping at UFC 199 on June 4th. The late change in opponents came after Chris Weidman was forced out of the bout due to a neck injury.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

Jose Aldo may have gotten the better of Frankie Edgar back at UFC 156, however at UFC 200 on July 9th, Frankie Edgar foresees a very different fight. Aldo on the other hand, believes he will win the fight after “easily” winning the first one, apparently with just his left arm. Ahead of UFC 200, Edgar spoke to reporters in Rio de Janeiro to discuss Aldo’s trash talk ahead of the fight.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces in the sporting world. With talks of a potential boxing match against legendary prizefighter Floyd Mayweather keeping McGregor’s name in the headlines more than ever, McGregor could now find himself on TV as a reality star as well. McGregor’s older sister, Erin, revealed to Goss.ie that she is opening a salon for both men and women, and Conor is an investor who plans to take an active part in the business. In addition, she is in talks to have her own reality show about the salon.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

Unfortunate news broke earlier this week that UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn had been pulled from his scheduled UFC 199 scrap with Cole Miller on June 4th after voluntarily revealing that he used an IV back in March. While there hasn’t been any word in regards to whether or not Penn will be suspended for the infraction, he has remained adamant that this will not prevent his return to the Octagon.

bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has been on an indefinite hiatus from the Octagon since her brutal 2nd round KO loss to Holly Holm at UFC 194 back in November. Since then, Rousey has been filming quite a few movies in Hollywood. On the other hand, since Rousey’s loss, Conor McGregor won the featherweight championship by knocking out Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds. Following that, McGregor was signed to fight Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship, however dos Anjos broke his foot and was replaced by Nate Diaz. Diaz of course, went on to submit McGregor in the 2nd round. When a rematch was booked for UFC 200, McGregor was pulled from the bout for refusing to fulfill his media obligations.

Russell Ess - May 25, 2016

Nate Diaz is doing big things outside of the Octagon and has been honored for the efforts behind his goodwill. On Tuesday, the graciefighter_209 account posted a photo of Diaz being honored for his efforts in giving back to his community.