MMA News
PHOTO | Slimmed down Cris Cyborg prepares for fight at 140 pounds
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2015
While many have their doubts that a fight between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg will ever take place, the odds of a potential fight have increased with Cyborg’s upcoming debut at 140 pounds. Cyborg is expected to fight at a catchweight of 140 pounds in her upcoming Invicta FC fight, however a date and opponent have yet to be announced.
Throwback! Greatest flying knee KO ever?
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2015
So after Beal and Fisher's flying knee KOs people were saying James Irvin's is the best ever. Who do u got? #DWCOTD pic.twitter.com/bhXvZYj6SS — Dana White (@danawhite) October 20, 2015
WATCH! Glory champion Rico Verhoeven makes impressive MMA debut
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2015
Glory WS heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven tried his hand at MMA recently and delivered a surprisingly impressive performance!
Fedor to compete in Sambo tournament next month
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2015
https://youtu.be/W81APUPoZAo Fedor Emelianenko will return to a combat sambo world tournament, which takes place November 25th in Monaco. Emelianenko, a four-time world combat sambo champion looks to get back to competition before making a return to MMA on December 31st.
Nick Newell on retirement: "It was the right decision for me"
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2015
Following his unanimous decision win over Tom Marcellino at WSOF 24 this past weekend, ‘Notorious’ Nick Newell announced his retirement. In a backstage interview immediately after the fight, Newell cited numerous injuries as his reason for retiring despite being on a 2-fight win streak. Newell joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday to discuss his retirement, and further explain the injuries that forced him to retire.
Former UFC champ Carla Esparza is back in training and is looking good!
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2015
My first day touching a bag/Shadowboxing in 7 months! Feels good #shouldersurgery #RoadToRecovery #ufc pic.twitter.com/UD7Sr5TA4h — Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) October 18, 2015
WATCH! Cerrone on McGregor - 'I would have mauled his a** back there'
Russell Ess - October 19, 2015
Conor McGregor is still under the skin of Donald Cerrone, and “Cowboy” talked about his attitude towards McGregor in a recent interview with the Orlando Sentinel promoting his upcoming lightweight title fight with Rafael Dos Anjos.
UFC and Bellator fighters transform into zombies for new movie!
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2015
https://youtu.be/_nc5CU1V5os Halloween is one of those holidays that anybody can enjoy no matter what age they are. When you’re young, you get to dawn a costume and personality of someone you idolize and go trick or treating. As you grow up, however, Halloween becomes less about the trick or treating and more about simply buying Halloween themed candy and finding the scariest movie you possibly can.
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.
An emotional Nick Newell breaks down why he's retiring after WSOF 24 win
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2015
https://youtu.be/RBAaAr7S-1E World Series of Fighting returned to the airwaves with “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” and it was a night filled with emotions after the inspirational Nick Newell announced his retirement after his 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!
Nick Newell announces retirement from MMA following win over Tom Marcellino
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Following his impressive win over Tom Marcellino at WSOF 24, Nick Newell announced his retirement from MMA. Newell spoke to MMAJunkie to explain more about his retirement, saying:
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.