MMA News
Floyd Mayweather Witnesses Tragic Murder/Suicide Of Rapper Friend
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
Boxing’s Floyd Mayweather Jr. was part of a very real tragedy yesterday, according to TMZ Sports.
Fabricio Werdum gets hero's welcome in Brazil with championship belt
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Fabricio Werdum returned to Brazil to promote an upcoming UFC card with his UFC championship in hand. Upon arriving, Werdum was greeted with a hero’s welcome of fans, music, and even a fire truck with a banner of Werdum on it. Check it out:
Gracie Breakdown of UFC 181
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Following a submission-packed night of fights at UFC 181, including the first ever two bulldog choke event, and Gilbert Melendez being submitted by Anthony Pettis, Rener Gracie as well as personal trainer and Gracie JiuJitsu brown belt Mike Saffaie broke down the chokes.
Jake Shields returns to action at WSOF 17 in January
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Former UFC fighter Jake Shields will return to MMA on January 17th at WSOF 17 under the WSOF banner to fight Brian Foster for the #1 contender spot to fight the winner of this Saturday’s Jon Fitch vs. Rousimar Palhares welterweight title fight.
Watch Lyoto Machida get the taste smacked out of his mouth by Antonio Inoki
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
In this throwback video we see a very young Lyoto Machida getting brutally smacked multiple times by Antonio Inoki following a unanimous decision win over Kengo Watanabe in his MMA debut. In Japan being smacked by Inoki is a great honor, and is sort of a ‘good luck’ charm that means the fighter will be successful.
QUICK TWITT: Jones reacts to UFC 182 promo
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
During UFC 181, the UFC aired a promotional video for UFC 182, which used footage from the Jones-Cormier brawl, as well as from the heated exchange between the two men which occurred while they thought they were off air.
PHOTO | 'Crazy Town' front-man Seth 'Shifty' Binzer wearing BJ Penn attire in Hollywood
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Seth ‘Shifty’ Binzer, frontman for the famous band Crazy Town was recently seen in Hollywood wearing a BJ Penn ‘Just Aloha’ shirt while at the iconic club The Viper Room with his wife.
Mitrione to Gonzaga: "I wonder where you are"
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
As Matt Mitrione gears up for his UFC on FOX 13 bout this Saturday in Phoenix, he posted the following video on Instagram of himself singing for Gonzaga wondering ‘I wonder where you are, and I wonder what you do’. See for yourself:
Wanderlei Silva releases new video talking about fighter uniforms
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Since the UFC announced their new 7-year, $700 million deal with Reebok last week, the MMA community has been abuzz with talk. Wanderlei Silva is offering his take on the uniforms now, and offering advice to up and coming fighters in this latest video.
Jon Jones discusses desire to retire as 'The GOAT'
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
As Jon Jones has continued his UFC career, there has been more talk of Jones eventually surpassing Anderson Silva, the man many consider to be the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in MMA. Jones spoke in a video about what it means to become The GOAT, and how he looks forward to continuing his legacy when he fights Daniel Cormier at UFC 182 in January.
'Daniel Cormier 1-on-1' ahead of UFC 182
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Ahead of his light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier spoke with Jon Anik to discuss his upcoming bout against Jones, what the hardest aspect of training is, and what his gameplan is for the biggest fight of his career.
UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier promo
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
Ahead of UFC 182 on January 3rd, 2015, the UFC has released this promotional trailer for Jones vs. Cormier.
REPLAY! Highlights from special CM Punk press conference
BJPENN.COM News - December 8, 2014
After the UFC announced that Phil Brooks, aka CM Punk, would be stepping into the Octagon, he joined media members for a special press-conference. Below are the highlights from the press conference:
REPLAY! 'UFC Road to the Octagon: UFC on FOX 13'
BJPENN.COM News - December 7, 2014
To get ready for UFC on FOX 13 this Saturday live from Phoenix, which features a heavyweight bout between Junior Dos Santos and Stipe Miocic, check out this full-length ‘UFC Road to the Octagon’ episode.
Bellator announces Manhoef vs. Shlemenko for February 13th
BJPENN.COM News - December 7, 2014
Bellator MMA has announced a middleweiught bout between Melvin Manhoef, and former champion Alexander Shlemenko for February 13th.