MMA News
MUST SEE! Good guy Anderson Silva spars with young fan during UFC London workouts
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
https://youtu.be/fIyZtphbrjw Yesterday Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping headed to California for the ‘UFC Fight Night: London’ early open workouts ahead of their main event scrap on February 27th.
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.
MUST SEE! Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping forced to be separated after heated exchange
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
Thursday afternoon in California Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping participated in the ‘UFC Fight Night: London’ early open workouts ahead of their February 27th main event scrap.
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.
REPLAY! On this day Buster Douglas KOs Mike Tyson
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
26 years ago today, Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson
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.
MUST SEE LOL! The UFC's dramatic story of Sage Northcutt
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
Check out this hilarious fan-made GIF video!
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.
Bellator MMA fighter blames his loss on having sex before fight
Russell Ess - February 11, 2016
You have probably heard it from various trainers and different fighters regarding abstinence from sex before a fight. Renown boxing coach Freddie Roach has gone on record to say that he asks his fighters to abstain from sex ten days before their fight. Bellator MMA’s Emanuel Newton recently found that he should have taken Roach’s advice. Newton spoke with MMA Junkie and feels that his loss could have been avoided with one simple choice.
WATCH! Carlos Condit back training after UFC 195 fight
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
[ooyala code=”dldTZ1MDE6ABMiYOl_Irw7ueASYdmrap” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”1280″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Earlier this year at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Carlos Condit and Robbie Lawler went to war for 5 rounds for the welterweight championship. Ultimately Lawler retained the welterweight championship in a controversial decision.
Angela Magana blasts Miesha Tate and Aisling Daly
bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016
While Angela Magana is currently on a 4-fight skid that has seen her go 0-2 in the UFC since being eliminated from season 20 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ she has managed to keep her name in headlines. From posting seductive pictures on social media, to campaigning for a shot against the women’s strawweight champion, Magana has become an expert at keeping her name in headlines.