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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - August 8, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
Bellator made Tito Ortiz an offer he 'couldn't refuse'
Chris Taylor - August 8, 2013
Last summer, Tito Ortiz (16-11-1 MMA) retired and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. So, one of the big questions following Bellator’s recent pay-per-view announcement of Tito vs. Rampage was… why? “The People’s Champion” explained his reasoning for returning to the cage during Monday’s Bellator MMA press conference:
Bellator President Rebney takes shot at Sonnen/UFC
Chris Taylor - August 8, 2013
Bellator President Bjorn Rebney spoke to the media on Monday and defended the way his company did business in regards to title fights, and at the same time took a shot at Chael Sonnen and the UFC:
Ronda Rousey Blasts Caraway, Says Douchebag Has Too Much Control Over the Weak Ms. Tate
BJPENN.COM News - August 7, 2013
TUF 19 Tryout Location, Weight Classes and Other Details Released
BJPENN.COM News - August 7, 2013
The Ultimate Fighter, The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s long-running reality series, which launched the careers of more than 100 UFC fighters and produced champions such as Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans and Matt Serra and season winners including Michael Bisping, Ryan Bader and Nate Diaz, will be holding tryouts for its 19th season in Indianapolis, Indiana.
VIDEO | Overeem Admits Underestimating 'Bigfoot' Cost Him, Says He Learned His Lesson
BJPENN.COM News - August 7, 2013
Rampage says there’s always been a secret rivalry with Tito Ortiz
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2013
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-11 MMA) and Tito Ortiz (16-11-1 MMA) have been friends for over a decade. They’ve been training partners, and at one time, they said they would never fight each other.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - August 7, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
Paul Daley signs three-fight deal with BAMMA
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2013
After a very brief stint as a free agent, MMA veteran Paul Daley (33-12-2) is back with BAMMA.
VIDEO | Dana White's UFC on FOX Sport 1 Blog Part 1
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
The UFC boss is releasing video blogs early for the promotions debut on the new FOX station, Fox Sports 1. Part 1 takes you behind the scenes of UFC 162, the historical night Anderson Silva lost his middleweight title.
Tito Ortiz: The Sport is 'MMA Not UFC'
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
“Bellator isn’t about the brand, they’re about making stars and making people as they should be. We go out there and we kill ourselves, practically. You want to be a superstar? You’ve got to put in the time, you’ve got to put in the work and you’ve got to put on good fights. Bellator wants to support the guys that do that. It’s not about the brand in Bellator. That’ll always be there. It’s about the fighters and the superstars and Bjorn [Rebney] understands that. And for once, a business understands that. And to have him behind your back doing that, that’s what I always dreamed.”
VIDEO | Tito Clowns Rampage Jackson Following Press Event Staredown
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
The Bellator promotion held a media event yesterday afternoon to promote the upcoming pay-per-view event featuring a headlining bout between Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson. At the culmination of the event, Ortiz and Rampage engaged in a light-hearted staredown full of jokes and insults.
Eddie Alvarez Camp Hoping To Reach Settlement In Bellator Lawsuit
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
Eddie Alvarez was on the verge of fighting for The Ultimate Fighting Championship following the expiration of his Bellator contract. When the UFC’s offer was matched word for word by the Bellator promotion all hell broke loose and he’s been forced on the sidelines to endure a legal battle ever since.
Controversial Fight Cancelled By State Of Florida
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
Last Saturday in Florida, Garrett Holeve, the 23-year-old fighter with down’s syndrome was supposed to face off with David Steffin. Steffin is a 28-year-old who was looking to compete with cerebral palsy.
Tito Ortiz: 'I Am The Million Dollar Man'
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
“My last surgery was 12 weeks ago. I had an ACL replacement,” said Ortiz. I was back at it in a month-and-a-half. In a month-and-a-half, I was back at it, drilling again. My body heals super, super fast. I just feel good. Now I am the million dollar man.”