MMA News
UFC title contender tested by USADA twice in less than a week
Russell Ess - May 12, 2016
USADA has been frequenting UFC title contender Claudia Gadelha’s house, apparently testing the TUF coach twice in less than one week. Gadelha posted a photo late last week showing that USADA has paid her a visit for a test. She said in her post, “USADA na área e eu aqui mais pura do que coração de mãe. #testme #usada || USADA one more time testing me as a surprise. I love that! Thank you USADA!! #testme #usada #ufc #teamclaudia #claudiagadelha #teamgadelha #strawweight #andnew #grindera #gadelhasera”
Wanderlei Silva hit by car, will undergo surgery
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
Tragic news surfaced Wednesday afternoon that former PRIDE FC champion Wanderlei Silva had been hit by a car on his way home from the gym and would need to undergo surgery. While details weren’t given as to the nature of the injury to Silva’s shoulder, it was asked that fans pray for Silva as he underwent surgery.
BJ Penn officially receives new opponent for UFC 199
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
Tuesday evening news broke that Dennis Siver was forced out of his UFC 199 scrap with BJ Penn due to an undisclosed injury. While speculation began flying as to who would step up and face the UFC Hall of Famer on such short notice, it appears we now have an answer!
Report: UFC targeting Cole Miller to fight BJ Penn at UFC 199
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
Late Tuesday, BJPENN.COM released news that Dennis Siver was out of the scheduled UFC 199 featherweight bout with BJ Penn after suffering an injury leading up to the fight. While the UFC has yet to make any official announcement regarding a new opponent for UFC 199, our namesake BJ Penn obviously knows what fights are being offered as possible opponents but has not been allowed to disclose any information to BJPENN.COM per the UFC’s request.
VIDEO | Cris Cyborg takes on unexpected sparring partner at UFC 198 open workouts
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
Invicta featherweight champion Cris Cyborg makes her UFC debut in a 140 pound catchweight bout versus Leslie Smith this weekend at UFC 198.
VIDEO | Dana White talks about why a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight is difficult to arrange
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
UFC President Dana White has made it known that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is under contract with the UFC, which doesn’t allow him to fight anyone or anywhere he pleases.
Ronda Rousey avoids lawsuit from ex-manager
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has succumbed to make some changes to her autobiography to avoid a defamation lawsuit from her ex-manager Darin Harvey, according to Yahoo! Sports. Harvey claimed in a statement, ” … During the four years we worked together, Ronda easily won all her amateur fights, went 8-0 as a professional, became the first woman to sign with the UFC, and landed roles in several feature films. Her book failed to acknowledge the important role I played in all of that and, in my view, defamed me in several respects.”
Dana White gives details on Anderson Silva's sickness that had him pulled from UFC 198
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
Many fans were shocked and heavily disappointed when news broke late Tuesday that Anderson Silva was pulled from UFC 198, which is taking place in his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil this weekend. UFC President Dana White spoke on The Kevin & Bean Show about “The Spider” getting sick just days before the event.
Will Ronda Rousey return to the Octagon in 2016?
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has not fought in the Octagon since losing her championship belt to Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November. While Rousey has stated that she had an interest in fighting in the big New York card at the Madison Square Garden at UFC 205 later this year, UFC President Dana White is still unsure when “Rowdy” will step back into the Octagon.
VIDEO | Dana White talks Conor McGregor, UFC sale and Floyd Mayweather fight
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
UFC President Dana White addressed a lot of big issues for the media and fans of mixed martial arts on Wednesday.
Conor McGregor's teammate calls out BJ Penn
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
The UFC is searching for a new opponent for UFC Hall of Fame legend and former two-time UFC champ BJ Penn for a UFC 199 bout on June 4. Penn’s originally scheduled opponent, Dennis Siver, pulled out of the fight due to suffering an injury. Now, with just over three weeks out from the fight, Penn is without an opponent.
Dana White on UFC sale rumors: "We are working on a deal"
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
Rumors have been flying for quite some time now that state that the UFC brass is currently shopping around for a buyer for the promotion. While a detailed report emerged earlier this week that says 4 buyers have emerged in the bidding war for the biggest MMA promotion on the planet, UFC President Dana White has denied that the UFC is for sale.
Dana White looking to help make Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor happen
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
Over the course of the last week or so, countless reports and updates have emerged regarding a potential boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. While initially no one believed that a boxing match between the two was possible given McGregor’s current contract with the UFC, now it appears that UFC President Dana White is willing to help make the bout happen!
VIDEO | Fabricio Werdum details lucrative contract
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
As UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum gears up to defend his title against Stipe Miocic on Saturday at UFC 198 in Curitiba, Brazil, ‘Vai Calvao’ is enjoying the fruits of his labor.
Uriah Hall pulled from UFC 198
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
Tuesday night unfortunate news surfaced that former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva had been forced out of his UFC 198 matchup with Uriah Hall this Saturday due to a problem with his gallbladder. It was revealed that Silva would need to undergo surgery to have his gallbladder removed on Wednesday. Wednesday morning an update was given by Silva’s physician that ‘The Spider’ had successfully his gallbladder removed, and would hopefully be released from the hospital on Friday.
Anderson Silva undergoes successful surgery
bjpenndotcom - May 11, 2016
Unfortunate news broke Tuesday night that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva had been forced out of his UFC 198 bout with Uriah Hall this Saturday due to a problem with his gallbladder. This situation quickly went from bad to worse as it was revealed that Silva would need his gallbladder removed as soon as possible. Now, Silva’s physician, Dr. Marcio Tannure, revealed to MMAJunkie that the surgery was a success, and Silva should be leaving the hospital on Friday!
VIDEO | Here's what you should never ask Uriah Hall
bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2016
https://youtu.be/SFTpSmvMuUs Tuesday evening news surfaced that former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva had been forced to withdraw from his UFC 198 fight with Uriah Hall with less than a week to go to fight night. Silva was experiencing issues with his gallbladder, with the possibility of his gallbladder being removed.
VIDEO | Georges St-Pierre training
bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2016
In Toronto training with my friend Jorge @82Spaniard!https://t.co/kKIqftx9R9 — Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) May 10, 2016