MMA News
Dana White: With Win Over Silva, Nick Diaz Could Fight For Title
BJPENN.COM News - July 30, 2014
Early today news broke that Anderson Silva would be making his return to the Octagon against Nick Diaz. UFC President Dana White made the announcement via ESPN earlier today, and he said that with a win over Silva, Diaz could put himself in contention to fight for the UFC title.
Watch Sonnen Diss Reporters, Nevada Commissioner's Talk & More
BJPENN.COM News - July 30, 2014
Both Chael Sonnen and Vitor Belfort had their day in front of the NSAC and “Inside MMA’s” Ron Kruck was there with interviews from Belfort and some of the commission members.
Fabricio Werdum Takes On Small Army Of Children In Tug of War
BJPENN.COM News - July 30, 2014
What happens when you match the strength of the UFC’s top heavyweight contender with a group of elementary school children? Hit play and find out!
TUF 20 Promo Teaser
BJPENN.COM News - July 30, 2014
The first ever all women season of The Ultimate Fighter will be starting in September and will crown the first ever women’s strawweight champion. To get you ready for the season check out the promo video from Fox:
Alexander Gustafsson Vows To Get "My Belt"
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
Alexander Gustafsson was supposed to fight Jon Jones at UFC 178 in September in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in recent times. However The Mauler was forced to pull out of the fight with a nagging knee injury. Alex posted the following message on his personal Facebook:
Sean Spencer Steps In For Injured Joe Riggs
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
Sean Spencer has stepped in to replace an injured Joe Riggs at UFC Fight Night 51 in Brazil, and will now face Paulo Thiago.
REPLAY! BJPENN.Com Radio With Ralek Gracie, Ian McCall, & Dean Lister
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
In case you missed the awesome edition of BJPENN.com Radio this past Sunday with Metamoris founder Ralek Gracie, top ranked flyweight Ian McCall, JiuJitsu expert and leg lock specialist Dean Lister.
Unbelievable Flying Triangle At Pan Ams
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
Several weeks ago the JiuJitsu Pan American Games were held and Edwin Najmi landed an unbelievable flying triangle in the opening round. Check it:
Incredible Back Take Demonstration
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
In this JiuJitsu video featuring black belt Gianni Grippo, we see a very slick and flashy, yet risky back take. Check it out and let us know what your thoughts on it are. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
Chuck Norris Was Almost A UFC Commentator
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
UFC founder Art Davie wrote a book recently titled “Is This Legal?” about setting up the first ever UFC event, and during the book he mentioned how it was a struggle getting fighters to compete in the first event. In this interview with The Fight Nerd, Davie spoke about how Chuck Norris almost ended up as a commentator for the UFC.
Jon Jones Practicing Deadly Flying Knees
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is practicing his flying knees for his fight with Daniel Cormier, and looking pretty deadly while doing so. Check it out:
Matt Brown's Kids Practicing Kicks On Metal Beams
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
UFC welterweight Matt Brown is fresh off a loss against Robbie Lawler this past Saturday at UFC on Fox 12, however that didn’t stop him from having a proud dad moment as he posted the following video with the caption: Like father, like son… #futurechamps
Jon Jones Practicing Deadly Elbow Combinations
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is prepping to defend his strap against Daniel Cormier on September 27th at UFC 178. In preparation for the bout Jones can be seen here practicing some deadly elbow combinations with coach Mike Winkeljohn. Sharpening my blades with @coachwink #UFC178 #AndStill #Champion2014 #victory #winning
Ralek Gracie Believes Steroids Don't Help In JiuJitsu
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
Gracie JiuJitsu expert and Metamoris founder Ralek Gracie joined Bas Ruten and Kenny Rice to explain why he is going to let Chael Sonnen fight at Metamoris 4 next month, and how steroids don’t play a factor in JiuJitsu.
Melvin Manhoef Suffers Brutal Knockout This Past Weekend
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
Bellator’s newest fighter Melvin Manhoef competed in a kickboxing match this past weekend and was on the receiving end of a pretty brutal TKO. At around the 10:35 mark Manhoef gets rocked with a head kick, and it smashed until around the 10:45 mark where he falls face first on the canvas. Somehow the ref lets the fight continue and immediately Cesar Cordoba continues his onslaught, which eventually leads the ref to stop the fight, much to the frustration of Manhoef who can be seen wrenching himself away from the referee’s grip.