MMA News
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:
UFC on FOX 12 Super Slo-Mo Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
This past Saturday fans saw a great night of fights headlined by Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler that saw Lawler crowned as the #1 contender to fight Johny Hendricks. In the co-main event we saw Anthony Rumble Johnson dominate Lil Nog en route to an sub 1-minute performance. Check out the highlights in super slow motion courtesy of the phantom cam.
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'));
Bizarre Upside Down JiuJitsu Guard Leads To Triangle Win
BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014
Jiu-Jitsu is evolving, there is no doubt about it. With Eddie Bravo’s ’10th Planet’ style gaining more and more mainstream JiuJitsu attention there will no doubt be some new innovative moves. However the video we bring you today is the most bizarre move I’ve seen to date. However…it worked. Check out the video to see for yourself.
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
Nick Diaz Wants Fight With Anderson Silva
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
With a new Zuffa contract under his belt, UFC welterweight Nick Diaz says in this promo video that he wants a fight with Anderson Silva, but he is ready whenever the UFC calls on him. Check it out:
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.
FAIL! Man Attempts Jumping Back Kick In Street Fight
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
In this street fight, we can see a man attempting a jumping back kick, which fails miserably, and then he secures the rear naked choke to make his opponent tap out. Check out the video courtesy of WorldStarHipHop.com:
Dustin Poirier Disses McGregor, Says His Irish 'Groupies' Can't Save Him
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
UFC featherweight Dustin Poirier has been trading shots with Conor McGregor lately, and will likely continue to do so until September 27th when the two meet at UFC 178. Check it out:
Dennis Bermudez Calls For Title Shot Against Jose Aldo
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
UFC featherweight Dennis Bermudez is fresh off a submission win over Clay Guida this past Saturday at UFC on Fox 12. The fight extended Bermudez’ win streak to to seven, and added another “Performance of the Night” bonus to the 27-year old’s resume.
Vitor Belfort Charging Camera While Screaming And Flexing
BJPENN.COM News - July 28, 2014
UFC Middleweight Vitor Belfort posted the following slightly bizarre video on his official Instagram this past week. In the video Belfort can be seen shirtless in his fight shorts flexing, before yelling and charging at the camera. See for yourself:
Gas Station Clerk MMA Fighter Foils Robbery Attempt By Three Men
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2014
A southside convenience store clerk turned the tables on a pair of accused robbers on July 10 on South Wayside near Interstate 45.