MMA News
Chael Sonnen stands firm on retirement: 'I am not coming back'
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
Chael Sonnen has not stepped foot in the octagon since fighting Rashad Evans at UFC 167 nearly two years ago in November 2013. He was scheduled to clash with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 173, but one of Sonnen’s pre-fight random pre-fight drug tests forced him out of the fight when it came back positive for performance enhancing drugs. Sonnen quickly announced his retirement from mixed martial arts just before UFC terminated his contract and the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended him for two years. The two year suspension will expire in the summer of 2016, but it looks like he will stand by his original decision to retire.
WSOF 25's one-night lightweight tournament brackets set
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
With “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” in the books, World Series of Fighting has a major event creeping up on November 20, 2015. The lightweights will take center stage in the decagon at “WSOF 25” when they compete in an eight-man, one-night tournament to determine the next contender for Justin Gaethje’s WSOF Lightweight Championship. Luis Palomino, Brian Foster, Brian Cobb, Islam Mamedov, Jorge Patino, Mike Ricci, Joao Zeferino and Rich Patishnock will all clash for lightweight supremacy. WSOF recently announced the lineup for the event which revealed who would be facing whom in the quarterfinals:
WSOF 24's Jon Fitch: 'I respected Yushin Okami's power too much'
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
World Series of Fighting hosted UFC veterans Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami’s first meeting at “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami”. With a combined seventy-six professional fights to their name, it is to nobody’s surprise that they fought intelligently and cautiously for fifteen minutes straight. Of course one would catch the other off guard with the occasional takedown or heavy strike, but it was mostly Jon Fitch’s fight to lose at “WSOF 24”. Fitch thinks he gave Okami too much credit in the strength department, something he capitalized on in the second round. “He’s definitely strong, but I’m a beast myself,” Fitch told MMA Junkie. “In the first round, I gave him too much credit for how strong he was going to be. I kept waiting for him to hulk me over with the body lock, because he was locking his hands a few times. I think that I eventually overpowered him and made him constantly work, drain the oxygen from his muscles and slowed him down a little bit. He’s kind of awkward and big, long and difficult to deal with.”
UFC & MMA Fighters react to "Notorious" Nick Newell's retirement
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
“Notorious” Nick Newell stepped into the World Series of Fighting decagon for the final time at “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” as the lightweight decided to retire after picking up his final win. Newell amassed an impressive record of 13-1 throughout his six year mixed martial arts career. Just three years into his professional career, Newell earned gold when he defeated Eric Reynolds for the XFC Lightweight Championship. He then made the move to World Series of Fighting where he showcased his skills and ultimately earned a shot at Justin Gaethje’s championship.
WSOF's Colton Smith mocks his opponent moments before getting the win
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
https://youtu.be/2NETBEzb6Y4 Colton Smith and Washington Nunes Da Silva clashed on Saturday evening in the World Series of Fighting decagon at “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami. The fight aired on the preliminary card, but it still managed to turn some heads after several controversial moments were scattered throughout their fifteen minute fight.
Fighter gets knocked out cold after brutal ground and pound at WSOF 24 -- WATCH!
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
https://youtu.be/aeNPSSDhY_4 It has been a slow month for mixed martial arts fans, but World Series of Fighting came to the rescue with some exciting fights! “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” brought former UFC fighters to the decagon for an important night of fights, but it was Rick Glenn that turned the most heads with his ridiculous knockout!
Vinny Magalhaes RKO'd by cornerman after WSOF 24 win
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
RKO RKO RKO!!! @VinnyMMA #WSOF24 pic.twitter.com/BDVB9b96RS — ZombieProphet (@ZProphet_MMA) October 18, 2015
REPLAY! Luiz Ortiz Knocks Matias Vidondo Out Cold
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
On the Golovkin vs. Lemieux pay-per view Saturday night, Luis Ortiz knocked Matias Vidondo out cold!
WSOF 24 Results: Jon Fitch Defeats Yushin Okami by decision
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Tonight in the main event of World Series of Fighting 24, Jon Fitch defeated Yushin Okami via unanimous decision. With tonight’s win, Fitch returned to the win column, and as he stated prior to the fight, will seek another title shot under the WSOF banner.
WSOF 24 Results: Blagoy Ivanov retains heavyweight title
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
In the co-main event of WSOF 24, World Series Of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov defeated Derrick Mehmen by KO in the 2nd round. The win is Ivanov’s second in a row, and was his first successful title defense.
WSOF 24 Results: Nick Newell defeats Tom Marcellino
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
On the main card of WSOF 24 tonight, Nick Newell defeated Tom Marcellino via unanimous decision. The win kept Newell in the win column, giving him a 2-fight win streak, and extending his promotional record to 4-1, with his only loss coming to Justin Gaethje.
WSOF 24 Results: Vinny Magalhaes submits Matt Hamill in 1st round
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
The WSOF 24 main card has been nothing short of action packed. In the second bout of the WSOF 24 main card Vinny Magalhaes cut the return of Matt Hamill short as he submitted Hamill in just over 1 minute via knee bar.
WSOF 24 Results: Rick Glenn defeats Adam Ward
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Rick Glenn kept the ball rolling with tonight’s WSOF 24 preliminary card as he scored an impressive KO win over Adam Ward. With tonight’s win, Glenn returned to the win column as he rebounded from a submission loss in his last fight.
WSOF 24 Results: Marcos Alexandre Campos De Almeida defeats Saul Almeida
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Marcos Alexandre Campos De Almeida defeated Saul Almeida via quick submission tonight at WSOF 24. With tonight’s win, Marcos Almeida’s record improves to 17-5, with 13 of his wins coming by way of submission!
WSOF 24 Results: Colton Smith defeats Washington Nunes Da Silva
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
In his first promotional bout for the World Series Of Fighting, Ultimate Fighter season 16 winner Colton Smith picked up a unanimous decision win over Washington Nunes Da Silva. With tonight’s win, Smith has extended his win-streak to 3.
WSOF 24 Results: Pat Walsh defeats Tyler King
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
In the third fight of the WSOF preliminary card, Pat Walsh and Tyler King fought to a decision. Ultimately, the judges saw the bout in favor of Pat Walsh, who extends his record to 7-2.
WSOF 24 Live Results
BJPENN.COM News - October 17, 2015
WSOF 24 goes down tonight live from Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The event is headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former UFC title challengers Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami.
WSOF 24 Results: Bruce Boyington defeats Rodrigo Almeida
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
WSOF 24 goes down tonight from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. To kick off the preliminary card, Bruce Boynton and Rodrigo Almeida fought a 3 round war that ultimately saw Bruce Boyington pick up a split decision win.