MMA News
Askren "Good To Go" Without UFC Contract
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Ben Askren is widely believed to be the best fighter outside of the UFC. The 31-year old ONE FC welterweight champion has made waves by consistently calling out top ranked UFC welterweights, as well as UFC President Dana White. In a recent interview with Sherdog, Askren discussed his current situation, and why he’s content with not fighting the UFC’s top ranked fighters.
Fan Starts 'GoFundMe' Campaign For Nick Diaz
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Since Nick Diaz was handed down a 5-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, fans, fighters and celebrities have rallied in support of the Stockton fighter. A petition that was started on WhiteHouse.gov received 113,938 signatures after support from many high-profile figures including Cher, Wiz Khalifa, Gina Carano, and more.
Award Winning Cannabis Developer: Weed not a PED...well maybe mine is
bjpenndotcom - October 16, 2015
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Cyborg Speaks Out -- 'Ronda needs to be a better role model, not a bully... She doesn't want this fight'
bjpenndotcom - October 15, 2015
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In Cage Pooper Speaks: "Sh*t Happens...I tapped because I didn't want to get it on him"
bjpenndotcom - October 15, 2015
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Nick Diaz's Lawyer Responds To The 100,000 Petition Signatures
BJPENN.COM News - October 15, 2015
On Wednesday the MMA community achieved something great by coming together to exceed the required goal of 100K signatures on the official White House petition for Nick Diaz. The petition had until the 16th to get to 100K but after a late rally from MMA fans we were able to smash through the goal and gain even more than the required amount. So what does that mean now? Really no one knows for sure. The standard course is for the petition to be reviewed by White House Staff, than after that an official response should be given. Will it have any real effect on Diaz’s situation? Perhaps not directly, but even Diaz’s lawyer says that achieving the 100K signatures was certainly not for nothing.
Lance Palmer Will Defend Featherweight Title At WSOF 26
BJPENN.COM News - October 14, 2015
Back in September we reported that WSOF’s featherweight champion Lance Palmer would be defending his title in December, in Las Vegas. Now, we have official confirmation from WSOF, who announced that Palmer will in fact be defending his title on Dec. 18, in Las Vegas at WSOF 26. His opponent has not been announced yet, but that’s because the winner of Alexandre Almeida and Saul Almeida will earn the title shot. Those two will fight at WSOF 24.
Nick Diaz Petition Exceeds Required Signature Count -- Good Job Everyone!
BJPENN.COM News - October 14, 2015
Job well done everyone, go ahead and give yourselves a pat on the back. The official Nick Diaz White House Petition has reached its goal of 100K signatures. So I know the question that most of you have is, ‘what now?’
Rafael Cordeiro Compares The New Champ RDA to BJ Penn
bjpenndotcom - October 13, 2015
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Rivals To Friends -- GSP Pledges To Help Nick Diaz Defeat NSAC Suspension
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
Once rivals, now friends? Maybe. Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been one of the only MMA fighters to not comment on the controversial Nick Diaz five year suspension, until now.
On The Road -- BJ Penn Honored At Utah University Football Game
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
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BJPENN.COM'S Layzie The Savage Gets Arm Brutally Broken In Tournament -- (Graphic)
bjpenndotcom - October 13, 2015
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BOXING BEAT: 47 Year Old James Toney Will Once Again Step Inside The Ring
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
That’s right, James Toney, who is 47 years old, will be fighting once again. This time around he’ll be taking on Eric Martel Bahoeli on Nov. 27., at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Toney, who some MMA fans might remember as the guy who took on Randy Couture and got dominated, probably shouldn’t be fighting anymore, let’s just be honest.
Lashley Open To Teammate Match Against King Mo
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2015
Champion wrestler and mixed martial arts heavyweight contender Bobby Lashley (13-2 MMA) recently talked about the differences between his two current professions.
On The Road -- BJ Penn Delivers Speech At Utah University Team Practice
BJPENN.COM News - October 12, 2015
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On The Road -- Amazing PAL Youth Tournament With The World Renowned Matt Pena
BJPENN.COM News - October 12, 2015
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Bellator champ: 'Warren deserves a longer suspension for failed drug test'
BJPENN.COM News - October 11, 2015
The self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren’s plans for a run at Bellator’s bantamweight championship were pushed to the side after he failed a drug test for marijuana. Now, Marcos Galvao is left opponent-less once again for his fight at Bellator 144. Eduardo Dantes was originally supposed to fight Galvao at Bellator 144, however he was forced out of the fight with an injury. Galvao was informed he would be facing Warren instead, but plans for the fight were scrapped shortly thereafter when the promotion found out about his failed drug test.
Javier Mendez Breaks Down Cain vs. Werdum II -- 'We don't change anything for this fight'
bjpenndotcom - October 10, 2015
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