MMA News
Promotion Opens Up 300lb. Weight Class For Tim Sylvia
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA), the Northeast’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on September 6, 2014 with a bell time of 7:00 pm. The main event of the evening will feature former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) World Heavyweight Champion Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (31-9) facing fellow UFC veteran Christian Morecraft (8-3) to crown the inaugural Maine State Super-Heavyweight Champion.
UFC Fight Pass Airing 'Fightography: Frank Mir'
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
A decade removed from one of the most chaotic endings to any championship fight, UFC FIGHT PASS, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s digital streaming service, re-examines the June 19, 2004, Frank Mir vs Tim Sylvia bout in the premiere of the new Fightography series.
A Look Back: Strikeforce's Last Days And Scott Coker's Return
bjpenndotcom - June 19, 2014
With all this Scott Coker talk, let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the days of Strikeforce past. Strikeforce of course was the promotion that Coker founded and ran for its entire existence until Zuffa bought and eventually closed it down. March 12, 2011 is when Dana White announced the purchase, but explained that the rival promotion would still function as a separate organization and Coker would remain at his position.
Wanderlei Silva Says Drug Test Issues Resolved, Wants Sonnen or Belfort Fight
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
MMA Legend, Wanderlei Silva opens up about his recent admission of guilt at this week’s NSAC Hearing.
Ultimate 8: BJ Penn Moments
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
Joe Rogan breaks down his top 8 BJ Penn moments in UFC history.
Scott Coker Lays Out Plans For Big Fights Under Bellator Banner
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
“My plan is to go from a tournament format to a more traditional format, to more of a superfight format,” said Coker, in his first day at his new job after what he described was a very quick negotiation period. “We will do tournaments when the situation makes sense. I think a tournament can make sense, but it has to be the right time and the fighters have to be right.
Jimi Manuwa Shows Off Impressive Vert
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
Explosive UFC light-heavyweight fighter Jimi Manuwa shows off his athleticism with some good vertical jumps.
Bisping Goes Big - Jumps Off 65ft Cliff In Hawaii
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
Michael Bisping is enjoying some leisure time in The Islands and is taking up cliff-diving. Would you do it?
Luke Rockhold: 'I Want Vitor. Bisping's Easy Money'
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
“I don’t want to wait that long. I want Vitor. I thought me and Jacare had a close fight, but he’s ranked above me now so I want to rectify that situation. There aren’t that many fights for me right now. How long is Vitor going to be out, that’s the question for me?”
Lifting The Ban, More Bellator Coverage Coming To BJPENN.COM
bjpenndotcom - June 19, 2014
In case any of you missed the news earlier, here’s a recap of what went down with Bellator MMA. Goodbye Bjorn Rebney, hello Scott Coker.
Rep Says Alvarez May Stay At Bellator, Happy With New Direction
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
“Eddie is happy about the shakeup. He wasn’t happy with the way things were being run. I don’t think that’s any secret, so Eddie was very happy to hear there’s been a change in management. Eddie respects Viacom very much, and he’s always told me that.” …
LEAKED! - Rebney's Scripted Hype Video That Viacom Threw Away
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Our good friends over at Middleeasy have got their hands on this video that Bjorn Rebney tried to push on SPIKE TV. Zeus, of Middleeasy shares the story:
Bellator Announces Scott Coker As New President, Getting Rid of Tournament Format & Seasons
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Following a full day or reports, rumors and speculation, the Bellator promotion has announced that Scott Coker will take over as the company’s president.
WSOF Exec: Rebney's Release Is Freedom From Slavery, A Victory For MMA
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
“Today is victory for all of MMA – for me, for you, for all the fighters. Today should be (named) MMA Independence Day. Freedom from slavery, freedom from abuse, freedom from shadiness – this guy left. I don’t want to say his name – just MMA fans should be happy, and I’m very sure a lot of people are.” In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, WSOF VP Ali Abdelaziz discussed today’s news that Viacom released Bjorn Rebney as the Bellator CEO.
QUICK TWITT | Pro's React To Rebney's Termination
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Earlier today we learned that Viacom was taking their MMA company serious for once, and as a result they got rid of their plague of bad executives.
Kimbo Camp Confirms Bellator Offer, Nothing Signed Yet
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Could one of MMA’s biggest TV draws be coming back for a stint under Scott Coker?
Rampage Jackson Hints At Retirement
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion and action movie star, Rampage Jackson is hinting at retirement.