MMA News

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2015

Newly minted UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum has had quite the journey as a Mixed Martial Artist. After going 2-2 in his first UFC bid, dropping contests to Andrei Arlovski and Junior dos Santos, Werdum returned resurgent as a Strikeforce heavyweight where he dethroned Fedor Emelianenko.

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2015

  At the top of the heavyweight contender ladder lies a sleeping giant in the form of top 10 heavyweight “Big” Ben Rothwell.

BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiu_wTRShM Check out these awesome fight finishes from around the globe!

BJPENN.COM News - July 21, 2015

The mixed martial artist known as “Da Gun” will step into the cage this weekend for his fifth professional fight at Global Proving Ground (GPG) 21, streaming live on GFL.tv.

BJPENN.COM News - July 21, 2015

A report came out not to long ago that former Muay Thai champion Valdet Gashi, who decided to leave Germany to go join the terrorist group ISIS, was killed in an airstrike. Now, another report, from Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, states that he was actually executed by ISIS for trying to escape.

BJPENN.COM News - July 21, 2015

World Series of Fighting featherweight champion and member of Team Alpha Male Lance Palmer is currently in Las Vegas, helping Urijah Faber on the new season of TUF.

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

TJ Dillashaw is set to defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship against Renan Barao in their highlight anticipated rematch this weekend on FOX. Dillashaw breaks down his upcoming fight, talks about McGregor’s antics and why he didn’t blame Jose Aldo for pulling out of UFC 189. Check out the video above!

bjpenndotcom - July 20, 2015

“I did my first fight in America at 140 against Shayna Baszler. And Maybe 140 I think, before I go to 135… This is the first time I made 145 really healthy. I didn’t feel sick after. This is the first time I made 145 and I was able to talk to my fans. I felt really good.” Everyone is ready for the Cyborg vs. Rousey showdown, but Cris still isn’t ready to commit to the UFC’s 135 pound weight class.

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

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BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

The arena has been decided and Bellator officials released the first rendering of what the arena will look like when Dynamite goes live.

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

TJ Dillashaw is set to defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship against former champion Renan Barao this weekend! Chicago, Illinois will host the championship match which will air on big FOX. Fans aren’t the only ones excited for the fight— check out what the fighters have to say about it as well!

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

It is an unfortunate reality that domestic violence is an issue in our society, but the spotlight shines on the attacker more when they are in the public eye. The crime is not only limited to men like Ray Rice; USA World Cup Gold Medalist Hope Solo has also been accused of domestic violence as well.

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

Now that “The Ultimate Fighter: Blackzilians vs. American Top Team” is in the books, it’s time to film the next season! It was revealed during the TUF 21 Finale that the next season’s coaches would be none other than UFC Interim Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber. While the two will not be fighting each other, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a rivalry form between the two that led to a bout somewhere down the road. Go behind the scenes and check out the filming of TUF 22!

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is preparing to defend her title against Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in August, but she had to take time away from training to accept ANOTHER award. Rousey was presented with the ESPY for “Athlete of the Year” and she took a serious verbal-jab at Floyd Mayweather Jr. She previously explained that she made the statement to hype her upcoming fight, but she reveals the real reason above.

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

Mike Tyson was in attendance at one of Ronda Rousey’s sparring sessions and Rousey saw the opportunity to introduce the boxing legend to her mother. Of course, her mother did not shy away from joking with Tyson right away and informed Rousey to get some boxing tips from the legend! Check out the video above!

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

During his reign as UFC Middleweight Champion, Anderson Silva was praised as one of the quickest fighters in the octagon. Whether he was dodging punches or flicking knockout-inducing jabs, Silva was a force to reckon with. Silva may not be the champion anymore, but he is looking to prove he is as good as he once was.

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

Anderson Silva’s and Lyoto Machida’s front kicks were devastating enough to put their opponents to sleep. Even though this kick did not finish the fight, it still has to be one of the most beautiful front kicks in the history of kickboxing. Check it out for yourself!

BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015

Check out Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye training in the gym as they prepare to face off in the Octagon. Tate and Eye are set to duke it out this weekend at UFC on FOX 16, and the fight could be a number one contender’s bout. Who do you have coming out on top? Share your prediction in the comment section below!