MMA News
UFC on FOX 18 Results: Tony Martin puts Felipe Olivieri to sleep in round 3
Chris Taylor - January 30, 2016
A lightweight bout kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 18 event in New Jersey as Tony Martin (10-3 MMA) took on Felipe Olivieri (14-5 MMA). Both men start the fight by firing off leg kicks. Solid leg kick lands for Olivieri. And another. Martin rushes in for a takedown and gets it. Felipe gets back to his feet but seconds later Martin forces him down to the canvas. Olivieri scrambles and gets back to his feet but Martin keeps him pressed against the fence. The referee separates the fighters and Olivieri immediately lands a brutal leg kick to the thigh of Martin. Solid elbows land in the clinch position for Felipe. The Brazilian lands a good combo to close out round one.
Chael Sonnen joins Arnold Schwarzenegger on 'Celebrity Apprentice' -Donating $250,000
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Chael Sonnen hasn’t competed professionally since 2013 after a two year ban was handed down to him for PED usage. Since then the former title contender has made many attempts to make good on his doping violations. One of the ways Sonnen is shinning up the image is donating $250,000 to his favorite charity if he reigns victor at the end of “Celebrity Apprentice” season. There’s no question all the hundreds of hours that Sonnen has invested to the local high-schools and colleges before his suspension was handed down to him.
New fights added to UFC Croatia: Cro Cop not coming out of retirement
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Fight Night 86 is starting to come together as the UFC announced four fights added to the first UFC event in Croatia. With Croatia being the country of Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, one would imagine a push to get the former Pride champion back in the octagon one last time for a rubber-match with Gabriel Gonzaga who is one of eight fighters announced on the card.
It's not too late to cast your vote for Coach of the Year: Mike Winkeljohn - Legends are trained, not born
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Mike Winkeljohn is one of the most elite coaches in Mixed Martial Arts today. Coach Winkeljohn has worked hard to build the world renowned, professional fighters that hail from the Jackson / Winkeljohn gym, in Albuquerque, NM. It is here that he co-conspires with his longtime friend and fellow coach Greg Jackson. Notable athletes under his tutelage include UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, George “Rush” St. Pierre, Rashad Evans, Frank Mir, Gina Carano, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, John Dodson, Duane Ludwig and most recently BJ “The Prodigy” Penn.
UFC on FOX 18 live results stream
Chris Taylor - January 30, 2016
Unable to catch tonight’s action from New Jersey? BJPenn.com has you covered! Stay glued to this page for live results, and stay tuned in to BJPenn.com for all of the UFC on FOX 18 fight recaps. Main card (Fox): Anthony Johnson vs. Ryan Bader – Anthony Johnson defeats Ryan Bader via KO at 1:26 of round 1 Josh Barnett vs. Ben Rothwell – Ben Rothwell defeats Josh Barnett via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:48 of round 2 Iuri Alcantara vs. Jimmie Rivera – Jimmie Rivera defeats Iuri Alcantara via decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Sage Northcutt vs. Bryan Barberena – Bryan Barberena submits Sage Northcutt (arm-triangle choke) at 3:06 in round two
'2016 World MMA Awards' Coach of the Year nominee- Mike Winkeljohn
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
The 2016 World MMA Awards go down February 5th in Las Vegas. The awards show gives fans a chance to show their appreciation for fighters, apparel brands, ringcard girls, promotions, and especially coaches. As MMA fans we have a great appreciation for the fighters that put everything on the line to entertain us, while pursuing their dreams of a world championship. Often the masterminds behind the brilliance of our favorite fighters, the coaches, are not given as much credit as they deserve.
Video -Two Ways MMA Finally Becomes Legal in New York: Legal Correspondent Amy Dardashtian - Explains
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
We as an MMA community are getting closer to a resolution in breaking down barriers to have mixed martial arts regulated in New York.
Newly released footage! Anderson Looks Sharp In Preparation For Bisping!
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
https://youtu.be/OyCM1SN_pRo Anderson Silva is looking on point in this behind the scenes training video featuring the former pound for pound great. Silva looks to get back into title contention with a win over Michael “The Count” Bisping on February 27th next month.
REPLAY! Paul Daley gets walk-off KO at Bellator 148
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Paul Daley vs Andy Uhrich #Bellator148 pic.twitter.com/86KxhugnQC — ZombieProphet (@ZProphet_MMA) January 30, 2016
Clip Of The Day: Dennis Siver TKOs Nate Mohr with back kick
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Dennis Siver vs Nate Mohr at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland on January 17, 2009. #DWCOTD A video posted by Dana White (@danawhiteufc) on Jan 29, 2016 at 7:36pm PST
WATCH! Weidman opens up on loss to Luke Rockhold & MMA in New York
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Recently the UFC’s attempt to hold a UFC event in New York at the Madison Square Garden for Jones vs. Cormier II was shot down.
New Video! Behind the scenes- Jon Jones Grappling With champ Holly Holm
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
https://youtu.be/gd0DiII7dg0 Elite MMA gym Jackson-Wink MMA produces top notch, high level fighters into champions. With names like Arlovski, Jones, Holm and Cerrone should give you plenty enough reason why Jackson-Wink is the leader in MMA today.
WATCH! UFC on FOX 18 'Before the Bell' with Frank Trigg
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Ahead of tonight’s UFC on FOX 18 fight card in New Jersey, UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg broke down the event along with Nick Kalikas.
PHOTOS | UFC on FOX 18 staredowns
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2016
Earlier today at the Prudential Center in New Jersey the UFC on FOX 18 fighters hit the scale ahead of their scheduled bouts tomorrow night. Below are the staredowns from the main card.
Report: Machida vs. Henderson II set for UFC on FOX 19
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2016
The UFC is reportedly booking a highly anticipated rematch that will see two legends of the sport collide as Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson will reportedly fight at UFC on FOX 19 on April 16th. Machida and Henderson fought back at UFC 157 where Machida was awarded a split decision win. Henderson is coming off a KO loss to Vitor Belfort back in November in 2015. The loss returned ‘Hendo’ to the loss column after he had picked up a KO win over Tim Boetsch to snap a 2-fight skid.
Frankie Edgar says the UFC hired Olympian wrestler Jordan Burroughs to help Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - January 29, 2016
Has Conor McGregor been getting a helping hand from the UFC? Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar says that is, in fact, the case. Edgar spoke with Elite Daily on the UFC landscape surrounding him and his future.
WATCH! WBA boxing champion says Conor McGregor is 'definitely an entertaining person in the sport and in the fight game"
Russell Ess - January 29, 2016
WBA boxing champion Keith Thurman has a lot of respect for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. Thurman spoke about McGregor’s UFC 194 knockout win over Jose Aldo, where the boxing champion also says he was not impressed with Aldo’s technique.
Tito Ortiz is on team Trump: “It’s Just Not The Mexicans We Have To Worry About. It’s The Muslims, It’s The Radicals”
Russell Ess - January 29, 2016
Current Bellator MMA fighter Tito Ortiz is always one to stir up some good talk. The former UFC light heavyweight champion spoke with In The Loop on SportsRadio 610 on Friday and gave his opinion on the presidential race, and is giving his support to Donald Trump. CBS Houston reported on Ortiz’s political views.