MMA News

Chris Taylor - February 17, 2016

In this week’s segment of “Wednesday Warriors” we feature a scrap between former National Hockey League goaltenders Felix Potvin and Ron Hextall.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

Bellator 149 is quickly approaching with MMA Legends Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie meeting for a long overdue rubber match. Also, on the card will feature record-breaking draw Kimbo Slice taking on street rival Dhafir Harris, AKA “Dada 5000.”

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Team rides to jits 👊🏻 #myfamily A video posted by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzantufc) on Feb 16, 2016 at 4:39pm PST

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

2015 was a huge year for fight fans around the world watching Bellator as a few former champions Josh “The Punk” Thompson (Strikeforce lightweight), Benson Henderson (UFC lightweight) and recently Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (UFC LHW) is back on the Bellator roster.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

There seems to be some miscommunication between MMA legends Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock. The two pioneers of the sport are set to face each other in a rubber match at Bellator 149, which takes place on Feb. 19 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The rubber match will see who still has the edge now that the two men have aged many years since their initial fight back in 1993, which took place over 22 years ago. Gracie took just 57-seconds to submit Shamrock in their first match but fought to a draw in their second meeting in 1995, where Gracie says that Shamrock just held him down for 36 minutes.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

The infamous running of Wanderlei Silva from drug testing officials handed Silva a three year suspension down from a lifetime ban in the re-hearing with NSAC officials today. The original decision would of saw the end of “The Axe Murderer” career, however, his push for a fight with Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko won’t materialize this year due to the ban.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

#UFCFacts: @Cowboycerrone has the 2nd most wins in UFC lightweight history with 15! pic.twitter.com/Hr9iIFvxld — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) February 17, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/700010098224140288 Michael “The Count” Bisping is seen is this clip making a statement on Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Looks like he’s wanting more than just a victory in this quick clip.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

The landscape of MMA is starting to take a slightly different shape as sponsorship dollars and fighter pay are becoming more determining factors for potential “free agents” to test the waters.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

Mixed martial arts is a sport of competition amongst some of the greatest competitive athletes in the world. Recently, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey shocked the world once again after revealing her thoughts of suicide after being knocked out and knocked off the top of the women’s bantamweight division by Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Last year it was revealed that Gleison Tibau had failed a USADA drug test after his win over Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3. It was then revealed that Tibau failed a second drug test as well. Tibau was suspended indefinitely while the UFC and USADA attempted to make sense of the situation. Following that Tibau apologized for the infraction.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Knowing the history of these two backyard brawlers turned MMA stars, this is a one of two fights on Bellator 149 that fight fans shouldn’t miss.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Kimbo Slice isn’t holding anything back in this deep seeded grudge-match that started years ago. What’s projected to be one of the biggest grudge-matches for the Bellator organization will go down February 26th with Kimbo Slice vs Dada 5000 in the co-main event.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

During a recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres show former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey revealed that after her UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm, she briefly contemplated suicide. The loss was understandably tough for Rousey, who refrained from appearing in public for quite some time until the Marine Corps Ball, and then her SNL hosting gig. In addition, Rousey shot for the 2016 Sports Illustrated Body Issue, which she will grace the cover of.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

From one legend to another, the prodigy @bjpenndotcom has a message for @realroyce! #Oss #Bellayor149 @spike pic.twitter.com/4SaUBfuzeA — Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) February 16, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

https://youtu.be/0qkfV4j47xI Former champ Jose Aldo looks to be having some fun on his new hoverboard in this video. “Scarface” looks to be put on hold for the time being with Conor McGregor making moves in multiple divisions.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey shocked her fans on Tuesday after her interview on the Ellen show aired. Rousey revealed that she was so devastated after getting knocked out by Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November, she had contemplated suicide.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Ronda Rousey has filed for five trademarks to FTA. Stands for "F@#! Them All." — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 16, 2016