MMA News

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Since 2012 when Max “Blessed” Holloway has stepped into the UFC scene, he’s put together fourteen fights with the organization. Holloway (15-3 MMA) has been on a tear since losing to the featherweight champ by decision. The Hawaiian is the only man that “The Notorious” Conor McGregor did not finish, leading speculation to believe that a more experienced Holloway would fair better in a rematch.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2016

https://youtu.be/2HX2kPa4_9g Ahead of one of the biggest fights in UFC history, the UFC is giving a treat to Rafael dos Anjos’ full fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 185.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2016

The news surrounding Jon Jones looks to be back focused on his training after his recent traffic citations issues seem to have passed. The former UFC light heavyweight champion is focused on his title fight coming up against the champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 197 on April 23. This fight will be Jones’ first since being reinstated by the UFC after battling legal issues stemming from a hit-and-run incident in 2015.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Battlelines: Silva vs Bisping will premiere exclusively on @YouTube TOMORROW! #UFCLondon #12Days https://t.co/Wp71W2F9uX — UFC (@ufc) February 16, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

The next man set in line to face the flyweight champion is Olympian Henry Cejudo. “The Messenger” sounds more than ready in this video to get into the octagon with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson at UFC 197.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

It seems like many of the MMA media outlets want to get undefeated bantamweight Aljamain Sterling’s name out there, but are lacking any help from the UFC. Even UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is puzzled why Sterling has not gotten a bigger marketing push from the UFC. The 26-year-old from New York dubbed “The Funkmaster” was shopping around the MMA Market during his free agency after his contract with the UFC was fulfilled. Unlike Benson Henderson who decided to go with Bellator MMA, Sterling re-signed a contract with the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

With the team here no one wants none Alverez talking shit but #scaredtofight #dontbescary 👊🏽 A photo posted by natediaz209 (@natediaz209) on Feb 15, 2016 at 8:28am PST

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Unlike Anthony “Showtime” Pettis the man caught on this video uses a slap versus the former lightweight champions patented Showtime kick. His athletic ability and timing off the bumper with a full force slap, is a testament to the technique used to knockdown Benson Henderson in their epic WEC title bout.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/Dlx400-slbw Have you ever been around someone who has been choked out unconscious, or been the one to be put to sleep?

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/yW2pDt4O4x4 This kid has the pleasure of light sparring with one of the biggest stars in the UFC. CNate ‘The Great’ Kelly has his moment with ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor in this video.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

With less than a week away, a main card bout for UFC Fight Night 83 has taken a turn for the worse. A bantamweight bout featuring John Lineker and Cody Garbrandt will not be taking place due to Lineker having to pull out of the fight due to dengue fever, according to MMA Junkie. Dengue fever is a disease caused by mosquito bites in tropical areas. Lineker who is from Brazil tweeted his apology to Garbrandt saying, “I apologize @Cody_Nolove,I know just how bad do all preparation and can not fight,we all went out harmed.”

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

Social media has been an interesting way for celebrities and athletes to connect with their fans and give them a chance to see what they are doing outside of their professional careers and fancy photoshoots. UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has been gaining a lot of fans with her fun personality and her championship fighting skills. Joanna updated her fans with a photo on Instagram in her down time. She captioned the photo, “Taaaaki poranek w pizamce! Troszkę odpoczynku na sloneczku Jak wasza sobota? | Today i took the morning off to rest and recover, got a nice dose of vitamin D while Still in my pijamas How is your saturday going? #JJ #JJchamp #joannachampion #joannajedrzejczyk #ufc #ufcchampion #polish #sun #sunbath #lasvegas #pijama #rest”

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

The news of Benson Henderson stepping away from a new contract with the UFC to sign with Bellator MMA is still big news in the world of mixed martial arts. The former UFC and WEC lightweight champion is looking to add a third MMA title to his list of accomplishments as he takes on Andrey Koreshkov for the Bellator MMA welterweight championship on April 22nd at Bellator 153 in Connecticut. “I think Andrey has a lot of good kicks. He’s been working on his grappling,” Henderson said in an interview with MMA Mania. “I intend on leaving the cage with my hand raised and a new belt to add to my collection.”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/uRebGeOkhtM Check out the recap on the UFC super-fights that were historic events in MMA history. Joe Rogan talks about these historic fights like BJ Penn vs GSP Anderson Silva and more.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Just signed my new @ufc contract! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/lUQZO0ptLJ — Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) February 15, 2016

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/P150hc90Aj0 Ahead of one of the biggest fights in UFC history, the UFC is giving a treat to Conor McGregor’s full fight against Chad Mendes at UFC 189.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

Although the scheduled fight between Vitor Belfort and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is not until May, a recent photo certainly suggests that Belfort may need to get back to a more strict training and nutritional program. Belfort’s wife posted this photo to her Instagram account with the caption reading, “Isso que é uma verdadeira troca…. Enquanto eu lavo louça, meu abençoado marido @vitorbelfort faz massagem nas minhas costas. Mulherada reivindiquem seus direitos Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️#teambelfort #familiabelfort // While I am washing the dishes, my blessed hub @vitorbelfort gives me a massage Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️#teambelfort.”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Finally back home with @marinashafir 👭 and @mochirousey 🐶 Thank you @heeezooo for settin us up for a little GALentines evening 👄💅🏼 A photo posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Feb 15, 2016 at 9:29am PST