MMA News
Paige VanZant On Life Before The UFC: 'I was broke, pushing my empty car to the gas station'
bjpenndotcom - June 10, 2015
The regional mixed martial arts scene is filled with hopeful fighters that dream to one day step foot inside the octagon. Some of the biggest stars of the UFC have shared their stories of struggle before they signed with the promotion. UFC strawweight Paige VanZant’s path to the octagon was far from easy, but her hard work paid off in the end.
Top UFC Female Leslie Smith Grateful For UFC Pay, But Hurt By Reebok Deal
bjpenndotcom - June 10, 2015
Toward the end of 2014, the UFC claimed they made a monumental deal for the development of mixed martial arts when they struck an exclusive sponsorship deal with athletic company Reebok. The partnership would lead to Reebok being represented by every fighter on the roster on their way to, and inside of the octagon. Gone are the days of “Dynamic Fastener” being represented inside the cage.
UFC 188’s Gilbert Melendez: "I still have a lot of fight in me"
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
While making the media rounds in anticipation of this weekend’s UFC 188 event, Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez talks about fighting, and the journey of a martial artist.
Velasquez on AKA's Injury Rate: 'We train hard, we spar hard, but it's not just our gym'
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is no stranger to being injured, but the UFC champ fights on, and faces a formidable opponent in interim champion Fabricio Werdum in this weekend’s UFC 188 main event.
One Legged Kickboxer Wins World Title
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Senaid Salkicevic had one leg. Senaid Salkicevic is also a kickboxing world champion.
REPLAY! Stud Show Radio #67 W/ Urijah Faber
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Miss Tuesday’s “Stud Show Radio”? Here’s the replay, featuring special guest Urijah Faber. Stud Show Radio airs every Tuesday and Thursday on BJPENN.COM.
Cris Cyborg Channeling Ronda Rousey, Judo Throws Everyone
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Invicta FC champ and Zuffa signed Cris Cyborg is busy preparing to defend her title, then she is expected to start her journey down to 135 lbs., in order to fight the champ and long time rival Ronda Rousey.
Vitor Belfort Is Now A Samurai Warrior... No Really
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
UFC middleweight Vitor Belfort has a new hairstyle!
Conor McGregor Bests Jones, Velasquez, Entire UFC Roster On Punching Machine
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Watch as UFC fighters try their hand at the ever popular arcade punching game! Guess who got the highest score.
Alex Emelianenko's Wife Says 'He's Innocent, Victim Isn't Trustworthy'
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Alex Emelianenko, brother of Fedor Emelianenko, was sentenced to almost five years for sexual assault and is currently in prison.
Gustafsson Breaks Down Cormier Vs. Johnson
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Check out ‘Unibet UFC Fighter’ Live: Alexander Gustafsson – The Comeback’. The UFC light-heavyweight talks about his road back, after suffering the KO to Anthony Johnson, and breaks down the fight between Johnson and Daniel Cormier.
Rousey Hits The Mountains To Train For Bethe
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has officially begun her training camp for UFC 190 and she’s kicking thing off in the mountains.
WATCH! Behind-The-Scenes: Werdum Vs. Hunt
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Go behind-the-scenes in this video and see UFC 180 like you’ve never seen it before.
Cain: 'Losing The Belt Was Good For Me'
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Check out this video interview with UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, where he talks about losing the belt and coming back to win it.
Ben Rothwell Goes Full Evil With His Cat
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Looks like we haven’t seen the last of whatever that strange speech was that UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell delivered after defeating Matt Mitrione.
Girls Do Jiu-Jitsu While Shia LaBeouf Says Weird Things
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
Someone had too much time on their hands and decided to make this compilation video of girls beating guys in Jiu-Jitsu, which is awesome, but then they added actor Shia LaBeouf to it and it got a little weird.
California Leads Charge, Suspends Fighter For Two Years Following Failed PED Test
BJPENN.COM News - June 9, 2015
The California State Athletic Commission is not messing around anymore.
Tyson Griffin Announces WSOF Release, Hints At Retirement
BJPENN.COM News - June 9, 2015
MMA veteran Tyson Griffin has been released from the World Series of Fighting.