MMA News
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.
Benson Henderson on UFC: 'You have to wear this, you have to do this, you have to dance like this for us, dance like that for us'
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
It has been big news in the world of MMA when former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson announced his recent decision to sign with Bellator MMA over the UFC. Henderson spoke with News Day about his decision and the factors that played a role in signing with the growing MMA promotion.
Jason 'Mayhem' Miller arrested again!
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
Jason “Mayhem” Miller has been buzzing in the media this week. It was recently announced that “Mayhem” would be returning to fighting after a nearly four-year hiatus from the sport. However, more news involving Miller has surfaced, and it isn’t good news.
Chad Mendes: 'We don't have to hate each other, we can all still be friends'
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
Veteran UFC featherweight Chad Mendes has been in the middle of the drama unfolding between Team Alpha Male star Urijah Faber and former teammates T.J. Dillashaw and Duane Ludwig. Mendes who is on good terms with both sides is sticking with Faber at Team Alpha Male but says that everything has been blown way out of proportion. “Money” Mendes spoke on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani recently and revealed his feelings on the drama (transcribed by MMA Fighting):
PHOTOS | Ronda Rousey back training following UFC 193 loss
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
After Ronda Rousey’s devastating UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm that left the former champ with quite a few injuries there was much speculation as to whether or not Rousey would return to the Octagon. After a brief period of silence, Rousey revealed that she would be returning to the Octagon after filming several movies in Hollywood. While the UFC brass would have liked to see a Holm vs. Rousey rematch at UFC 200, due to Rousey’s film schedule that isn’t possible.