MMA News
VIDEO | UFC's Connor McGregor Shows Off Hidden Talent In Latest Heineken Commercial
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
Brash UFC featherweight fighter, Connor McGregor, is seen here doing something extraordinary and totally non-fight related for Heineken.
VIDEO | Rampage Jackson & King Mo Trash Talk Through Bellator Preview
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
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WSOF 9 Fight Card Complete With Addition Of Burkman vs. Stinson, Plus Two More
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
The five-fight, NBCSN-televised main card for World Series of Fighting 9 is now complete with the addition of three new contests, including welterweights Josh “The People’s Warrior” Burkman (26-10) vs. Tyler “The Evolution” Stinson (27-9), lightweights Ozzy Dugulubgov (5-1) vs. Johnny Nunez (4-0) and featherweights Mike Corey (12-3-1) vs. Shane Kruchten (11-2). The three new bouts join a pair of previously announced championship matchups at “World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares,” which takes place March 29 at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Bellator Returns To Canada As Casino Rama Hosts Bellator 119
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
Bellator will make its highly anticipated return to Canada on Friday, May 9th as the promotion will return to Ontario’s Casino Rama for Bellator 119, live on Spike TV. The night will feature the finals of Bellator’s Season 10 Heavyweight Tournament, as well as the return of Canadian lightweight John Alessio.
White Sees No Issue With Belfort License: 'We Test The Sh!t Out Of Vitor'
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
UFC President Dana White doesn’t see any issues with getting Vitor Belfort a license to fight in Nevada.
VIDEO | Munoz Does His Own Version Of Wrecking Ball By Miley Cyrus
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
UFC fighter Mark Munoz sings his own version of Miley Cyrus’ hit song, ‘Wrecking Ball’.
Second fighter in two days is murdered in Natal, Brazil
Chris Taylor - February 12, 2014
(Luiz de Franca pictured above)
FightMedicine.net Launches the First Ever BJJ Tournament for Grapplers with Disabilities
BJPENN.COM News - February 12, 2014
FightMedicine.net, the MMA world’s #1 resource for injury, training and health information, is joining forces with UFC Legend Pat Miletich, NCAA ’01 National Wrestling Champion Nick Ackerman, Bellator fighter Keith Miner, and a host of other talented and disabled mma and bjj fighters, to create the world’s first grappling tournament just for martial artists with disabilities. “Grapplers Heart will provide grapplers of all abilities to enter their first tournament, return to physical competition after a life-altering event, or just simply to inspire others. We hope to show the world what is truly in a grappler’s heart!” says Dr. Gelber.
Thiago Silva facing deportation if found guilty
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2014
According to a recent article from FOX Sports, former UFC light heavyweight fighter Thiago Silva now has an immigration detainer, meaning he could be deported to Brazil if found guilty of felony charges, according to Silva’s lawyer, Scott Saul:
Thiago Silva's wife says cocaine use turned him violent
Chris Taylor - February 11, 2014
Thiago Silva’s wife finally broke her silence regarding the incident that happened last week in Oakland Park, Florida, that led to Thiago’s shocking arrest.
VIDEO | Jon Jones' First Day Back In Fight Camp, Prepping For Glover Teixeira
BJPENN.COM News - February 10, 2014
UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, has officially started his training camp for his upcoming title defense against Glover Teixeira.
FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Gegard Mousasi vs. Ilir Latifi (Full Fight)
BJPENN.COM News - February 10, 2014
While we wait for Gegard Mousasi to fight Lyoto Machida this weekend, catch up on this debuting middleweight’s UFC career thus far by watching his UFC debut opposite, Ilir Latifi.
VIDEO | 10 Never Before Seen Gracie Challenge Fights That Pre-Date The UFC
BJPENN.COM News - February 10, 2014
At the birth place of the UFC, the Torrance California Gracie Academy played host to Mixed Bouts we now call, ‘Gracie Challenges’.
VIDEO | Ronda Rousey UFC 170 Media Workout Scrum
BJPENN.COM News - February 10, 2014
Get ready world, Ronda Rousey is about to take over the MMA Headlines again as she prepares from her UFC 170 title tilt opposite, Sarah McMann. The UFC held a special media day with their UFC bantamweight champion (female), to promote the event and above are video highlights from her media scrum.
VIDEO | Local Florida New Coverage Of Thiago Silva's Arrest
BJPENN.COM News - February 10, 2014
Former UFC light-heavyweight fighter, Thiago Silva, found himself in a heap of trouble last week for a very public and dangerous bout of rage.