MMA News

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

Former UFC lightweight champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson announced his move to Bellator MMA on Monday. The rumors and talks had been buzzing since Henderson’s contract with the UFC was up after defeating Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 79 in Seoul, South Korea. Henderson released the news on his personal website blog stating the following:

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

Conor McGregor revealed some very interesting news on Monday. The UFC featherweight champion that has a historic fight scheduled against lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 on March 5 announced on Twitter that he has been placed in the UFC Hall of Fame. “The Notorious” tweeted the following message that resonated a very loud message to his fans: “I’m happy to announce that I have inducted myself into the UFC hall of fame. Details of event to follow.”

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

You have to wonder how much of a factor the walkout plays for fighters and their mindset going into the Octagon for a fight.

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

19-year-old UFC star Sage Northcutt had his dreams crushed on Saturday night. Late replacement opponent Bryan Barberena submit Northcutt by arm-triangle choke in the second round on Saturday night at UFC on FOX 18. Many fighters roasted Northcutt for his seemingly quick tap while a few fighters gave support to the young star. It seems like Northcutt’s higher than average paychecks for a newcomer in the UFC and being promoted by the company has made a lot of his fellow fighters jealous.

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

https://youtu.be/OQi8zX9g7yA #2 Johny”Bigg Rigg” Hendricks and #8 Stephen”Wonderboy” Thompson step into the octagon as the main-event on Feb. 6th this weekend.

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

Alex “Bruce Leeroy” Caceres goes on a hike on Mt. Fuji and shows us what the snacks on the mountain are like. Keep in mind that these are NOT hot rocks.

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

It all started with a premature tap by young Sage Northcutt (7-1 MMA) in the half-guard position. Another factor that led to the choke was Northcutt’s inability to defend off his back ‘comfortably’ and transition to his feet. All things that can be fixed in the gym. Lightweight Tony Ferguson who has been on a tear in the division winning 7 straight dating back to 2013. Ferguson made his comments known by posting on twitter about Northcutt’s quick tap defeat.

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

https://youtu.be/f6aVZjc_Zx4 Tony”El Cucuy” Ferguson has his hands full with Khabib Nurmagomedov on FOX April 16th. Ferguson was quick to pass judgment on the young Sage Northcutt’s performance over the weekend.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/VxP_N0a66Ek It happens sometimes, two fighters swinging, connecting and falling after both fighters absorbed a fight ending shot from their opponent.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3pff8q_sage-northcutt-falls-down-at-the-open-workout_sport They always seem to catch Sage Northcutt in perfect form, showing minimal error and always looking very much like the “Super” star that was set to carry the weight of the UFC on his shoulders as the ‘future’ of MMA. He still is and might be. It depends on a few things, how will he mentally and emotionally deal with the loss moving forward.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

Johny Hendricks has a long history of having ‘weight cut’ issues. The Oklahoma born and raised division one wrestler looks back at some of the more tougher times when it came to discipline with food.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/OLGQNhthYyc It very well may be the biggest slamming as a collective whole, when it came to ‘fellow’ fighters giving their opinions about Sage Northcutt and his “Super” green grappling experience based on that single submission.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

Superwoman Saturday! 5 more weeks until the fight!! #March5th #Superwoman #UFC #UFC196 #mieshatate #vs #hollyholm #superhero #conormcgregor vs #dosanjos #mma #wmma #tatersgonnatate #andnew A photo posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Jan 30, 2016 at 8:51am PST

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/rQOFSACWDp4 After last nights devastating KO of Ryan Bader, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson ties Chuck “The Ice Man” Liddell’s 10 knockouts. The performance is a harsh reality for light heavyweights that “Rumble” is one of the fiercest strikers with unmatched power in this weight class.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

Cutting weight can be a bit of a struggle for most. Try doing it with double “F” size breasts! Well if she quits the sport due to her ‘excessive assets’, she can always tryout to be an octagon girl.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

The idiot who AnnMaria De Mars (Ronda Rousey’s mom) is referring to is longtime coach Edmond Tarverdyan. De Mars has been more than vocal about her disapproval of Tarverdyan not just for the questionable coaching in-between rounds that didn’t do Rousey any favors as she went back ‘dazed and confused’ leading up to her KO defeat, but the overall treatment and preparation that De Mars felt had a hand in the brutal loss.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/EaJP3F39jyk It’s almost time for the highly intriguing super-fight between LW champ Rafael dos Anjos versus FW champ Conor McGregor on March 5th in Las Vegas Nevada.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

When you watch auto racing, it’s a marvel of technology and science combined with the a driver with raw skills that blend in a winning combination that can only be achieved with teamwork. Mike Winkeljohn and Holly Holm are that perfect combo. Mike Winkeljohn (in auto terms) is the crew chief and master strategist when it comes to his fighters getting properly ‘tuned’ up before a fight. But that’s just a small fraction of what Winkeljohn offers and why this coach is head and shoulders above most in the fight game.