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EXCLUSIVE | Tiffany Van Soest Lion Fights 16 Pre Fight Interview
BJPENN.COM News - July 4, 2014
Lion Fight 16 co main event fighter Tiffany Van Soest gave an exclusive interview to us here at BJPENN.com yesterday and talked abouut her upcoming fight that takes place tonight against Sindy Huyer. Check it out below:
Joe Rogan Killing Thai Pads
BJPENN.COM News - July 4, 2014
It’s no secret that UFC commentator Joe Rogan is heavily involved in Martial Arts himself. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a black belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, a blue belt in Judo, and a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo, with several championships in Taekwondo as well. Yesterday Joe shared a video on his Instagram of him killing a Thai pad workout with Sityodtong coach Mark Dellagrotte. Check it out:
UFC 175 Embedded Episode 3
BJPENN.COM News - July 4, 2014
The UFC brings you the third episode of their embedded series, bring you an in depth look into the lives of the fighters of UFC 175.
BJ Penn vs. Frankie Edgar Staredowns From Today's Media Day
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
During today’s UFC media day in Las Vegas, fighters from this weekend’s TUF 19 Finale squared off for cameras.
Urijah Faber Smashes Mitts At UFC 175 Open Workout
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber smashed a mitt workout with Justin Buchholz at the UFC 175 open workouts today leading up to his fight against Alex ‘Bruce Leeroy’ Caceras Saturday night.
Rousey Calls For Harsher Penalties For PED Abusers
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey spoke to media members during a pre-fight media scrum for UFC 175 this Saturday. As it usually does with MMA related topics, the talk shifted to PED’s and failed drug tests. Rousey took a strong stand against them, noting the penalties are much harsher for Olympic athletes.
Vitor Belfort Has The Best Voicemail Ever
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC middleweight Vitor Belfort has quite possibly the greatest voicemail ever. Check it out below courtesy of The Phenom’s Instagram.
Weidman Has No Doubts That He's Better Than Silva
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is getting ready for his second title defense this Saturday against Lyoto Machida, but during an interview with the media Weidman said he has no doubts that he is better than former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, whom he beat two times.
UFC 175 Embedded Episode 2
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
Earlier today we brought you the first episode of UFC 175 Embedded, and tonight we bring you the second. Take a look into the UFC 175 fighters lives leading up to Octagon action this Saturday.
Uriah Hall Does Blind Striking Defense Drills Ahead of UFC 175
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
TUF standout and UFC middleweight Uriah Hall posted the following video on Instagram of himself dodging a tennis ball thrown at him perfectly, including a spinning elbow that was timed excellently. Check it out below.
Matt Hamill Retires From MMA
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
UFC veteran Matt Hamill has retired from MMA two years after returning to action at UFC 152, after that he dropped a loss to Thiago Silva before being cut by the UFC. Hamill then was signed to make his WSOF debut this Saturday, but an injury forced him out of the bout and as a result forced Hamill’s retirement. Hamill posted the following message on his Facebook:
Tito Ortiz Eyeing November Return, Targets Rampage
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’s head coach Rafael Cordeiro spoke to MMAFighting.com about Tito’s next fight under the Bellator banner after submitting Alexander Shlemenko in May.
Chris Weidman vs. Ryan Bader In 2006 Wrestling Championships
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
Small world! In this video we can see a younger Chris Weidman wrestling against a younger Ryan Bader in a wrestling match from 2006, check it out below. Props to Bloodyelbow.com for the find.
Nick Diaz And Anderson Silva Save Helwani, Arrest Seagal
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
In the newest video from Prebek, cops Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz save Ariel Helwani from ‘Sensei’ Steven Seagal. Check out the hilarious episode below.
Ed Soares On Silva's Potential Comeback Against Nick Diaz
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
Anderson Silva’s longtime manager Ed Soares spoke to FightHub about The Spider’s potential return against Nick Diaz in early 2015. Check it out below:
Cyborg Slams "One Trick Pony" Rousey, Supports Davis
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
Invicta FC feathweight champion, and enemy of UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg spoke to Tatame.com about Rousey’s match at UFC 175 against Alexis Davis this Saturday.
UFC 175 Embedded Episode 1
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2014
Leading up to UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida this Saturday, the UFC brought fight fans the first episode of its UFC 175 Embedded vlog. Check it out below: