MMA News

bjpenndotcom - January 12, 2016

Ahead of Travis Browne’s highly anticipated heavyweight showdown with Matt Mitrione Sunday night in Boston, ‘Hapa’ breaks down his signature techniques.

bjpenndotcom - January 12, 2016

https://youtu.be/_IxI4hwQzdY As we prepare ourselves for TJ Dillashaw’s highly anticipated title fight against Dominick Cruz on Sunday night in Boston in less than a week, take a look at this ‘Warrior Code’ video courtesy of the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - January 12, 2016

The guys at AKA stand behind the phrase, “Iron sharpens Iron” and with the success of Luke Rockhold defeating Chris Weidman at UFC 194, AKA looks to be the gym that has the right ingredients to create champions.

bjpenndotcom - January 12, 2016

https://youtu.be/uQmREDRV83s Today is the day we find out what the Nevada State Athletic Commission will be giving Nate Diaz for for testing positive for marijuana last year.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/2CKNaSMRVWM The title pretty much sums it up for this carnival exhibit of a video.   Entertainment overseas has brought some of the craziest MMA fighting around.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

Just in case you missed it on (TUF) The Ultimate Fighter, we’ve got the recap video of the first time Dana White let the guys in the house indulge in a little business with pleasure.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

Jon “Bones” Jones turned pro back in 2008 at the young age of  20 yrs old.   Before that Jones was studying Criminal Justice at Morrisville State College.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

The record setting event that unfolded at UFC 193 was an achievement not just for the UFC,  but for MMA fans as a whole watching around the world that witnessed someone that most thought was unbeatable get beat.

Russell Ess - January 11, 2016

Ronda Rousey looks to be collecting more motivation and is still in her “#quotephase” after losing her championship title to Holly Holm at UFC 193. Rousey posted a quote to her Instagram account from Robert Green Ingersoll who once said, “The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.”

Russell Ess - January 11, 2016

Styles make fights, and that is what makes mixed martial arts such an intriguing sport. With UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm putting on such a dominant performance over the once thought unbeatable Ronda Rousey back at UFC 193, many might think Holm will easily continue to dominate the division. Holm’s striking coach Mike Winklejohn spoke with Submission Radio recently on how Holm’s next opponent Miesha Tate may present more trouble for them than Ronda Rousey (transcribed by MMA Fighting):

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/KHQ_8mu2kjE Jose Aldo Jr. isn’t the only one in the Aldo family that can deliver the goods when it comes to MMA training.   Vivianne Aldo is seen in this video hitting the mitts and working out.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

Alliance co-founder and head coach Eric Del Fierro gives his perspective on the upcoming fight between champ TJ Dillashaw versus former champ and Alliance fighter Dominick Cruz.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/8BOQXh63GZs Break out your capes and get ready for a compilation that would make Superman himself proud.

Russell Ess - January 11, 2016

MMA legend Royce Gracie is facing a tough opponent that he cannot beat physically. The man who won UFC 1 is facing a battle with the IRS that claims they have a case with Gracie underpaying his taxes dating back to 2007, according to Bloody Elbow. IRS agent Gloria Ybarra filed a legal petition to the Gracie and his wife due to an investigation opened up on the case against the Gracies.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

The sport of MMA can have a ‘roller-coaster’ effect to your mood depending on the outcome of the fight any given night.

bjpenndotcom - January 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/VSz9uZEdwl4 The biggest bantamweight match-up in history is taking place next Sunday when champion TJ Dillashaw puts the belt and championship on line as he faces former champ Dominick Cruz.

bjpenndotcom - January 10, 2016

“Smile N” Sam Alvey’s been a busy guy.  Alvey logged in four fights in 2014 and three fights last year.   In his last octagon appearance against Derek Brunson Alvey suffered a TKO loss in the first round.

bjpenndotcom - January 10, 2016

https://youtu.be/1f11a043iB4 What’s the best thing you can do when your Jose Aldo?   Take some time off, keep in shape and have a little competitive fun in the sun.