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BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Scott Coker and the officials of Bellator made an interesting matchmaking decision when they booked Daniel Straus to face Patricio “Pitbull” Freire for a third time despite losing the first two bouts. The featherweight championship will be on the line when champion Freire tries to secure his third win over Straus at “Bellator 145” on November 6, 2015. Freire’s first win over Straus came by way of unanimous decision years ago at Bellator 45 in 2011. Since then, “Pitbull” has gone on a tear and is currently riding a seven fight win streak, one of those wins coming at the expense of Straus again.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal is walking into SAP Center in San Jose California with his sights set on three men: Linton Vassell, Phil Davis, and Emanuel Newton. Bellator’s first “DYNAMITE” event will take place on Friday and will host a four-man, one-night light heavyweight tournament between the men above. Having a gameplan for just one man is difficult, but planning three gameplans for two possible fights could be as exhausting on the mind as the fights are physically! Sit down with “King Mo” as he shares his plans for his supreme reign in Bellator.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

The undefeated king of boxing walked into the ring with an unblemished record and walked out with his hands held high above his head on Saturday night. Floyd “Money” Mayweather performed a clinic on Andre Berto and, even though he did not satisfy the masses with a brawl, he escaped with taking minimal damage and a major payday. As a fighter in a sport where brain damage is a serious issue, is that such a bad strategy? Mayweather took to the microphone and gave an extremely long farewell speech where he covered everything from his critics to the future of boxing. Check it out below!

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

This Friday at Bellator and GLORY’s “Dynamite” event, Paul Daley will make his return to a kickboxing ring for the first time since October 2014. The welterweight is undefeated in the sport and will put his streak on the line with Fernando Gonzalez. This will begin Daley’s journey to becoming a two sport champion, following in the footsteps Alistair Overeem did.

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

In the latest episode of In Focus, we take a closer look at how Tito Ortiz’s passion for fishing helped set him on the right path and is preparing him for one of the fight’s of his life. On September 19th as the main event for Dynamite 1, Tito enters the Bellator cage in search of the Light Heavyweight Belt. Dynamite 1 is live and free on Spike from the SAP Center in San Jose.

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya didn’t hold back when criticizing the lack of action between Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto during their fight on Saturday night. “The Golden Boy” hasn’t fought in a boxing ring since 2008 and has since transitioned into his role as a promoter of “Golden Boy Promotions” where he represents a slew of young, promising fighters. Mayweather’s performance in Las Vegas, Nevada against Berto resembled his fight against Manny Pacquiao in May; defensive, evasive and one-sided. There wasn’t a point in the fight where it looked like Berto was in control of the fight. Mayweather’s goal was to walk out of the ring undefeated without a scratch on his face, and he achieved the goal.

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Floyd Mayweather executed his strategy to perfection on Saturday night and defeated Andre Berto by way of unanimous decision. Berto tried to bring the fight to the undefeated champion with wild punches and trash talking, but “Money” kept his composure and simply outclassed his opponent. While Mayweather is happy he earned the big win without so much of a scratch on his face, the fight itself left a lot to be desired in terms of action and excitement. Manny Pacquiao was quick to poke fun at how uneventful the fight was by posting a video showing off what he does while he is bored!

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Floyd Mayweather called it quits after beating Andre Berto on Saturday night. He won the fight via unanimous decision in a fight that saw the undefeated fighter simply coast through 12 rounds. He landed some nice punches here and there, but for the most part just made Berto miss and danced around the ring.

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

When the Ultimate Fighting Championship struck an exclusive sponsorship deal with Reebok, fight fans and fighters alike were reluctant to celebrate. The deal seriously impacted the income of several fighters, but now the premier promotion is getting criticism for how their attire looks! Bellator’s former Light heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton put the uniforms and Reebok on blast, saying he hasn’t worn the apparel brand since his “hardcore” days in high school.

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

It looks like Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino’s trip down to bantamweight has begun! The featherweight champion will be gracing the cage in Invicta when she drops down to 140 for her next fight at “Invicta FC 15” in November. The news broke during the post-fight press conference after “Invicta FC 14” on Saturday night. Details surrounding her next fight are scarce as Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp hasn’t released “Cyborg’s” opponent or the date and location of the card. After Ronda Rousey quickly disposed of Bethe Correia on August 1st at UFC 190, all eyes were on “Cyborg” waiting for her to announce her drop to bantamweight. While Rousey and “Cyborg” traded shots at each other, the fight never materialized and “Rowdy” will now be facing Holly Holm at UFC 193 in Melbourne, Australia.

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

With the ever expanding rosters of Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator and World Series of Fighting, it is rare to find a weekend without a major mixed martial arts promotion running a show. Legacy FC 45 had their chance to shine on AXS TV on Friday night and put on an amazing show full of bloody fights and insane finishes! Check out the highlights in the video below! https://youtu.be/l18oQ0YaAA4

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Floyd Mayweather’s style of fighting may not be the most entertaining thing for casual boxing fans to watch. Even diehard fans of the sport criticize “Money’s” evasive style of fighting, labeling it “boring” while accusing it of destroying the sport. Whether fans or fighters like it or not, the fact remains that Mayweather is rich and has an unblemished record of forty-nine wins and zero losses. He decimated Berto on Saturday evening much like he did Manny Pacquiao and retired, asking younger fighters to break his record. Check out a clip of the fight below where Mayweather forced Berto to follow him around the ring!

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Floyd Mayweather’s style of fighting may not keep spectators on the edge of their seats, but there is no denying he outclasses his opponents every time he steps into the ring. “Money” proved last night his head movement and counterpunching were on point when he repeatedly dodged Andre Berto’s punches! Berto was firing off (and missing) two and three punch combinations only to get cracked with a counter in return. Check out one of the most impressive clips of the fight below! Damn!!! #MayweatherBerto pic.twitter.com/sxJeMSzRpb

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino may not be getting the fight she has been asking for with Ronda Rousey, but it looks like she is on the path to bantamweight! The Invicta FC Featherweight Champion will be dropping to 140 for the company’s November event at “Invicta FC 15”. Her opponent and the date of the fight has yet to been released, but President Shannon Knapp confirmed the move to 140 on Saturday night after “Invicta FC 14”. Today, “Cyborg” appeared on what seems to be her pastor’s podcast decked out with her Invicta FC featherweight championship and a bedazzled varsity coat! Interesting choice of attire for church, but nobody is going to stop her!

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Fans have been extremely passionate while voicing their opinion on Floyd Mayweather’s style of fighting in his recent bouts. “Money’s” fights with Manny Pacquiao and Andre Berto left more to be desired in terms of action and fans and fighters alike have voiced their disapproval of his style of fighting on social media. It’s not often you see fans praise Mayweather’s elusiveness, though. This gentleman is such a diehard fan of Floyd that he decided to get a tattoo of the undefeated king on his back! Check it out in the picture below, and Mayweather’s response!

BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015

Floyd Mayweather’s style of boxing is an acquired taste. While some praise his ability to duck and dodge his opponent’s punches and escape with a “W” despite not engage in much action, the majority label him as a “runner” saying he is bad for the sport. Regardless of where a fan stands, the fact remains that Mayweather escaped the bout with a bit of a busted eye and several million dollars richer… that’s not a bad gig. Mayweather talks about his retirement, his win and has a message for his haters who say he is a boring fighter! Check it out in the interview below:

BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2015

Floyd Mayweather picked up his forty-ninth win in a row on Saturday night when he earned a major decision victory over Andre Berto. “Money” stuck to his guns and strategy despite Berto’s attempts to trash talk him into a scrap. Mayweather seemed to be thankful for all the fans who watched him pick up his record tying victory! Check out the clip below in the video supplied by the legendary The Viner!

BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Andre Berto by unanimous decision in what he says is his final fight. If that’s true then he’ll retire 49-0.