MMA News
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.
QUICK TWITT | Rampage & King Mo Engage In Twitter Beef Following Rebney Exodus
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Two of Bellator’s biggest stars, Rampage Jackson and King Mo Lawal just can’t seem to get a long.
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.
CONFIRMED: VIACOM Gets Smart, Ditches Bjorn Rebney For Scott Coker
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
MMA’s biggest scoundrel, Bjorn Rebney has been officially removed from his seat as Bellator President.
Tate Talks Vagina Punches And The Pain They Cause
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
UFC bantamweight Miesha Tate dispels rumors that punches to the female anatomy don’t hurt.
Free Fight Video | Weidman vs. Bongfeldt
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Before he was the champ, Chris Weidman fought this guy, Jesse Bongfeldt, inside the UFC.
'Expendable 3' Trailer Featuring Ronda Rousey
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
UFc bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is seen in the new trailer promoting the Expendables 3, which she stars in.
O.N.E. Night Tournament Postponed Two Months
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
The public has spoken and BattleGrounds MMA has listened. Due to popular demand, the promotion led by Olympic wrestling gold medalist Kenny Monday will take its highly-anticipated, one-night, eight-man welterweight (170 pounds) tournament, which will award its winner a $50,000 grand prize, to a national audience with a live pay-per-view telecast on Friday, October 3 from BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Watch Wanderlei Admit To Evading NSAC, Sonnen Get Suspended
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Earlier today the NSAC held a meeting for Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. During the course of the meeting Wanderlei admitted to taking two banned substances, as well as evading the sample collector sent by the commission. During Sonnen’s portion of the hearing Sonnen was hit with a routine temporary suspension until a future hearing. Check out Sonnen’s segment at the 52 minute mark.
Confused Dana White Forced From Plane Seat
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Boxing legend Mike Tyson took a flight on Dana White’s private jet today, and managed to punk the UFC President, forcing him to give up his seat mid-flight. Check out Dana’s Instagram post below.
Phil Baroni vs. Karo Parisyan official for Bellator 122
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2014
We reported a couple of weeks ago that a welterweight bout between MMA veterans Phil Baroni and Karo Parisyan was in the works for July’s Bellator 122 event in Temecula, California.
Free Fight Video: Marquardt KO's Maia
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Flashback to UFC 102 when Nate Marquardt knocked out Demian Maia. Check out the video below in preparation for Marquardt’s fight against James Te Huna at UFC Fight Night on June 28th.
Jon Jones Is Grateful For The Hate
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Jon Jones joined America’s Pregame to discuss his rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, how his relationship is with the UFC, Daniel Cormier, and more. Check out the full interview below. Video: ‘Bones’ Jones joins APG
