MMA News
Despite Fighter's Request, WSOF Not Looking To Release Palhares
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
Even though former WSOF champion Rousimar Palhares asked to be released from the promotion, following his indefinite suspension and being striped of his title due to his actions during his fight with Jake Shields, it looks like he will not be getting his wish. Palhares is currently waiting to appear in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission to find out what his punishment will be for seemingly scratching at Shields’ eyes and then holding his fight ending submission too long.
WSOF Sets Up 8-man Tournament
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
We just saw Bellator MMA go old school and put on a one-night, four-man tournament at their ‘Dynamite’ event and now it looks like WSOF will be upping the ante. WSOF announced a little while ago that they were working on doing a tournament, but after a change in venue no other details had been released, until now.
Fighters React To Fedor's 1-0 Opponent
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
On Tuesday it was revealed that the big mystery opponent for Fedor Emelianenko’s return fight would be……….a heavyweight no ones knows, with a 1-0 MMA record. As I’m sure you’d expect a lot of fans and fighters were a little disappointed. After all this time of waiting and wondering where and then who he would be fighting, we get this.
Jon Fitch: 'I Broke GSP When We Fought'
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
“I think that I broke him in that fight. He never fought the same way again. He started fighting very safe, very cautious. He stopped finishing people. I think I got into his head that fight, and that’s why I wanted to fight him again so bad. That first fight I had zero defense on the feet. Everything he threw landed.”
Tito's Advice To McGeary? Take Some Public Speaking Classes, Work On Your PR!
bjpenndotcom - October 7, 2015
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HIGHLIGHTS! Regional Action Features KO's Galore
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
Sure, we all watch the UFC and Bellator but that’s not the only place to see amazing fights and incredible fight finishes. Just take a look at these fight finishes from around the MMA world, from Shamrock FC, Kansas City Fighting Alliance, and Lion Fight.
Training For a Comeback -- Bethe Correia's First Day At AKA
bjpenndotcom - October 7, 2015
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Dillashaw Explains Team Change –– 'I'm getting paid to train there'
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
https://youtu.be/yEoI8fY5YFA?t=16m54s On Tuesday it was revealed that current UFC bantamweight champion and Team Alpha Male fighter TJ Dillashaw would be leaving the team in order to go train in Colorado, as a part of a new team, MP Elevation.
Aoki vs. Sakuraba Going Down NYE
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
New details are emerging about the new Japanese promotion, which will feature the return of Fedor Emelianenko on New Years Eve. Yesterday a report came out revealing who his opponent will be. Fans were obviously disappointed, although probably not surprised, that the fighter who’s reportedly going to fight Fedor has only one MMA fight to his name. Another detail that came out is that there will actually be three events in the span of three days, leading up to Fedor’s return. So on Dec. 29, 30 and 31 the new promotion will look to hold three different shows. Also according to that report, from MMAFighting, the headlining fight for that Dec. 29 card will a catchweight fight between Kazushi Sakuraba and Shinya Aoki.
Golovkin Looking In-Shape And On Point Ahead Of Lemieux Fight
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin will face off with David Lemieux in 11 days and is looking ready to go in this recent training footage.
UFC Champion Chris Weidman Looks Crazy Scary Hitting Pads
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
Working the basics with @raylongomma A video posted by Chris Weidman (@chrisweidmanufc) on Oct 6, 2015 at 12:12pm PDT
BOXING BEAT: Provodnikov Ditches Roach, Hires Joel Diaz As New Trainer
BJPENN.COM News - October 7, 2015
Boxer Ruslan Provodnikov has gone 1-2 in his last three fights and decided that it was time to make a change. That change came when he parted ways with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and brought in Joel Diaz to replace him. Provodnikov has been working with Diaz for two weeks now and the two will stay together as they prepare for his next fight, which is expected to take place sometime this year.
REPLAY! Stud Show Radio Ft. UFC Champion TJ Dillashaw
BJPENN.COM News - October 6, 2015
https://youtu.be/yEoI8fY5YFA There’s been a lot going on today in headlines regarding the sudden departure of UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw.
Michael Page Gets Charlie Ontiveros For Bellator 144
BJPENN.COM News - October 6, 2015
Fan favorite and flashy striker Michael ‘Venom’ Page now has an opponent locked down for the upcoming Bellator 144 event. It was announce by the promotion that the undefeated fighter will be taking on Charlie Ontiveros. The welterweight scrap will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on October 23. The main event for that card will be a bantamweight title fight between Marcos Galvao and Eduardo Dantas.
Royce Gracie: 'Bellator Treats Their Fighters Well... Diaz Got Screwed'
bjpenndotcom - October 6, 2015
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FELLAS! Meet The BJPENN.COM Ring Girls! -- Special Feature
bjpenndotcom - October 6, 2015
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Report: Fedor Will Face 1-0 MMA Fighter Jaideep Singh
BJPENN.COM News - October 6, 2015
The new Japanese promotion that will be holding an event on New Years Eve and will feature the return of Fedor Emelianenko is planning on holding a press conference on Thursday and the word on the street is that they’ll be officially announcing who Fedor will be fighting. But, since the MMA media and fan base are so inpatient, we might already know who that opponent will be.
Golovkin’s Trainer Calls Out Ward: 'Andre's A Liar, He Doesn't Want To Fight'
BJPENN.COM News - October 6, 2015
IBO/WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin’s trainer Abel Sanchez recently called out Andre Ward, accusing him of being a liar and using GGG’s name to stay relevant in the sport. Ward has stated that GGG’s promoter turned down a fight offer for Ward to go up against Golovkin. However, Golovkin’s trainer says that’s absolutely false and that Ward never even mentioned Golovkin or fighting him until after GGG had signed a contract to fight IBF middleweight champion David Lemieux on Oct. 17.