MMA News

MMA News

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.

Exclusive MMA Interviews

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.

MMA News

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.

Bellator

Bellator Boss Confirms Multiple Title Fights For Rampage vs. Ortiz PPV, Talks Pricing For Event & More

BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013

The Bellator promotion is set to make their debut on pay-per-view November 2nd. The promotion will be depending on the star power of Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson to create a buzz and make this risky shift into the PPV market a success.

UFC NEWS

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.”

Videos

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.

Bellator

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.

MMA News

WMMA Star Bec Hyatt Shares Her Story Of Domestic Violence For Fighters Against Child Abuse Australia

BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013

Bec Hyatt is more then a fighter, she is also a survivor of domestic violence.

Bellator

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.”

Bellator

Rampage: "When Tito signed, I went, 'Damn – there goes my Roy Jones fight'"

Chris Taylor - August 6, 2013

Prior to Bellator 97, rumors had been swirling that former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-11 MMA) would be making his Bellator debut in a boxing match opposite former multi-division champ Roy Jones Jr. (56-8).

Videos

VIDEO | UFC 163 Backstage Pass

BJPENN.COM News - August 5, 2013

Videos

UFC 163 Post-Fight: Machida Wants A Rematch, Davis Thinks He Deserved Victory

BJPENN.COM News - August 5, 2013

Following last weekend’s UFC 163 co-main event talks of controversy filled the airwaves. With a very close fight, many thought Machida had done enough to earn victory over Phil Davis and retain his number one contender slot.