MMA News

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

While the MMA world anxiously awaits the return of UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn, the anticipation to see ‘The Prodigy’ once again in action has the MMA community buzzing. Penn has been training at the JacksonWink MMA Academy in Albuquerque New Mexico under famed coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn, who will be coaching him for his comeback fight.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

While there has been much speculation as to whether or not Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will meet inside the Octagon once again, it was revealed earlier this month that the UFC has reportedly issued contracts to both fighters for a welterweight rematch at UFC 200. With that being said, leaked footage from Nate Diaz’s recent appearance on Fox Sports shows Diaz explaining to Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping that he wants the rematch at lightweight so McGregor has no excuses this time.

Russell Ess - March 25, 2016

Kevin Ferguson Jr. made his amateur MMA debut earlier this month at Warrior Nation: XFA XII. As word spread about who Kevin Ferguson Jr. was, the buzz for the small fight promotion’s card gained a lot of attention.

Russell Ess - March 25, 2016

Conor McGregor will make his return to the Octagon at UFC 200. All reports are indicatiing that “The Notorious” will face Nate Diaz in a non-title welterweight rematch slated for the main event of the historical card taking place in July.

Russell Ess - March 25, 2016

Frankie Edgar and his team are definitely not happy hearing the reports that the UFC is working on putting together a rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor as the main event of UFC 200. Edgar’s striking coach Mark Henry recently spoke with the Talking Brawls Extra Podcast and shared his thoughts.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

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Russell Ess - March 25, 2016

Here is a classic Flashback Friday video of the Diaz brothers from back in the day.

Russell Ess - March 25, 2016

If you have not seen the viral video of comedian Katt Williams getting into a physical fight with a young boy, here is a piece of UFC veteran Michael Bisping’s analysis of the scrap. Bisping was a guest on Sirius XM Rush and called his review of the fight.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

Going into UFC 196, many fans surprisingly didn’t give Nate Diaz much of a chance against Conor McGregor. While Diaz stepped in on less than 2 weeks notice, the Diaz brothers are known for staying in incredible shape. As everyone knows by now, Nate Diaz rocked and then submitted Conor McGregor in the second round of their welterweight scrap. With a potential rematch at UFC 200 allegedly in the works, Nate Diaz likely won’t have as many fans picking against him this time around.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

https://youtu.be/lNACwXLeHHk Earlier this week video surfaced of famed comedian Katt Williams sucker punching a 17-year-old after allegedly being spit on. After being punched the boy proceeds to take down and nearly choke out Williams with a rear-naked choke.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

While Frankie Edgar has been campaigning for a title shot against Conor McGregor since his TUF 22 finale KO win over Chad Mendes, the stars could finally be aligning for a McGregor vs. Edgar fight. With MMA being legalized in New York earlier this week, Conor McGregor’s striking coach, Owen Roddy, believes that a fight between McGregor and Edgar could be huge for the UFC’s inaugural event at the famed Madison Square Garden.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

Almost missed the 9 yr anniversary @domcruz619 #rebirth #life March 7th 2007. Can't wait for #3 June 4th. I've had 22 fights since this one 🙂 Thanks to all the fans that pointed this out today. This thing has been brewing for a cool minute! #ufc199 @ufc A video posted by Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) on Mar 25, 2016 at 2:47am PDT

Russell Ess - March 25, 2016

This is definitely not something you see on your typical MMA card.

Russell Ess - March 24, 2016

A lot of great things have come to Nate Diaz after he was able to submit the UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor at UFC 196. Diaz earned the highest payday of his career from the fight with “The Notorious” and has gained media recognition from the masses.

Russell Ess - March 24, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor had a long list of opponents ready to fight him after the lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos pulled out of their bout due to an injury. McGregor ended up taking on more than he could handle when he ended up fighting Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 196 in a non-title welterweight bout. Diaz was able to secure a rear-naked choke submitting McGregor in the second round. Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone was one opponent that was game and ready to step in as a late replacement for the injured UFC lightweight champion but didn’t get the opportunity to showcase what he had for “The Notorious.”

bjpenndotcom - March 24, 2016

Prior to UFC 196, where Nate Diaz ended the undefeated streak of Conor McGregor, UFC commentator Jon Anik promised his podcast listeners that he would get a ‘209’ tattoo in honor of Nate Diaz if he defeated McGregor. After Diaz’s win, Anik made good on his promise to get ‘209’ tattooed on his body permanently. Now, two weeks removed from UFC 196, Anik reflected on the decision during an interview with MMAJunkie Radio:

bjpenndotcom - March 24, 2016

This past weekend in Brisbane Australia, fight fans witnessed a thrilling night of fights. From Mark Hunt’s walk-off KO win over Frank Mir, to Neil Magny’s upset of Hector Lombard in the co-main event, the event was a thrilling one. Now, following the event MixedMartialArts.com has received the medical suspensions from the UFC, who act as their own sanctioning body while traveling abroad.