MMA News
Anderson Silva calls out Conor McGregor for comments about Brazil
bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016
Conor McGregor is currently gearing up for his UFC 196 lightweight title fight with lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos on March 5th. Leading up to the fight, McGregor has been his typical self during media appearances, talking trash towards his opponent and questioning his allegiance to his home country of Brazil.
RELENTLESS! TJ Dillashaw puts Conor McGregor's fans on blast
bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016
It appears that TJ Dillashaw wasn’t kidding earlier today when he said that he was done being respectful. Dillashaw proceeded to put UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz on blast while campaigning for a rematch against ‘The Dominator’. Now, in a new Instagram post, Dillashaw took aim at Conor McGregor’s fans in the caption of a hilarious video.
#FBF | Kevin Randleman nearly cripples Fedor Emelianenko with suplex
bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016
One of the coolest moments of Randleman's career He was dropping jaws across the world before MMA blew up…pic.twitter.com/oRQKMnAKay
TJ Dillashaw puts "b**ch" Dominick Cruz on BLAST
bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016
Leading up to TJ Dillashaw’s ‘UFC Fight Night: Boston’ scrap against Dominick Cruz earlier this year Cruz verbally assaulted the champ repeatedly. Dillasahw didn’t seem to have much of a response, saying that he preferred to do his talking in the fight. Ultimately, Cruz was awarded the split-decision win and awarded the title he never actually lost.
Matt Brown raises important question regarding the debut of CM Punk
bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016
Matt Brown has certainly earned ‘The Immortal’ as his nickname. The top ranked UFC welterweight is one of the toughest fighters on the UFC roster, and has the unparalleled ability to take tremendous punishment and continue to move forward.
WATCH! #FBF in memory of former UFC champion Kevin Randleman
Russell Ess - February 12, 2016
Tragic news struck the MMA community as people were shocked to hear that former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passed away. The 44-year-old MMA pioneer went to the hospital with pneumonia and died of heart failure, according to Bleacher Report’s Jeremy Botter.
PHOTO | Should Conor McGregor fans be worried about this Rafael dos Anjos?
Russell Ess - February 12, 2016
One of the most historic fights in UFC history in less than a month away. On March 5, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will have a chance to make history and become the first fighter to simultaneously hold two division’s titles. However, his opponent is no easy task. UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is ever confident in his skillset and his abilities to beat McGregor.
MMA world reacts to the death of Kevin Randleman
Russell Ess - February 12, 2016
The recent news of former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passing away due to heart failure struck the MMA community out of nowhere. The 44-year-old MMA pioneer reportedly died of heart failure. According to Bleacher Report’s Jeremy Botter, Randleman went to the hospital with pneumonia, but ultimately passed away due to heart failure.
LOL! Ben Askren parody of "Hello" by Adele
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
This has to be one of the funniest videos we’ve seen in quite some time.
UFC Fight Pass obtains Glory kickboxing, Eddie Bravo Invitational and K-1 fight libraries
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
UFC Fight Pass has once again expanded their fight library! News surfaced Thursday evening that the UFC has acquired Glory Kickboxing, Eddie Bravo Invitational, and K-1 fight libraries. In addition UFC Fight Pass will begin streaming Glory Kickboxing and Eddie Bravo Invitational Jiu-Jitsu events.
FREAKY FRIDAY! Arguably the worst leg break in combat sports history
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
https://youtu.be/JK2-ntiAy84 We’ve seen some pretty gruesome leg breaks in MMA over the years.
Kevin Randleman passes away at age 44
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
Tragic news struck the MMA community last night as it was revealed that MMA veteran and former UFC champion Kevin Randleman had passed away at age 44 after an alleged heart attack. Randleman compiled a 17-16 record over the course of his 15 year professional MMA career. Over the course of his career Randleman fought legends such as Mirko Cro Cop, Fedor Emelianenko, Shogun Rua, Chuck Liddell, and Randy Couture to name just a few.
WATCH! Anderson Silva's UFC London 'early open workout' highlights
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
On February 27th former UFC middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon after a year-long layoff following his fight with Nick Diaz that was ultimately ruled a no-contest. Silva will fight Michael Bisping in a highly anticipated middleweight showdown between two veterans of the sport at UFC London. A win over Bisping could see Silva’s name thrown into the middleweight title mix once again. However with that being said, Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman ave their highly anticipated rematch for the UFC middleweight championship at UFC 199. In addition, the UFC has booked Vitor Belfort vs. Jacare Souza in what many expect to be a #1 contender matchup in the wake of Yoel Romero’s failed drug test.
WATCH! Michael Bisping's UFC London 'early open workout' highlights
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping may not be fighting until Saturday February 27th in London, however to promote the event the UFC had the pair do early open workouts in California. Michael Bisping is riding a 2-fight win streak that has seen him defeat C.B. Dollaway and Thales Leites via decision. A win over Silva could very well finally earn Bisping a crack at the UFC middleweight championship.
Greg Jackson on BJ Penn: 'I believe in his comeback 100 percent'
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn recently announced his decision to come out of retirement with a goal of becoming the only fighter in UFC history to win three weight division’s titles. Penn, who already has two titles in separate weight classes along with fellow UFC Hall of Fame legend Randy Couture has been in Albuquerque, New Mexico training at the JacksonWink MMA Academy. Coach Greg Jackson spoke on the Three Amigos podcast that was released on Thursday and gave an update on working with “The Prodigy” and his potential in the featherweight division.
TBT! Conor McGregor explains his 'mystic' abilities to Lorenzo Fertitta
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
Conor McGregor Explains His Mystic Abilities To… by CombatNation For this throwback Thursday take a look back at Conor McGregor explaining his mystic powers to UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.
Potential opponent named for Conor McGregor at UFC 200
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
Regardless of whether or not Conor McGregor defeats Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 for the UFC lightweight championship, there has been much confusion as to who McGregor would face at UFC 200. While Jose Aldo was calling for an immediate rematch with McGregor, the UFC promised Frankie Edgar the next shot at the featherweight belt after his TUF 22 finale KO win over Chad Mendes.
Urijah Faber sends a staggering message to Dominick Cruz and the UFC
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber sent a loud a clear message to the UFC and UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz on Thursday. Cruz who is coming off a win to regain the UFC bantamweight title over T.J. Dillashaw has said that he likes the rubber match with Faber and will “gift” him the fight.