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VIDEO | Dana White Offers Words Of Wisdom For New MMA Promotor Nick Diaz

BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013

UFC President Dana White took to last weekend’s media event to discuss the fight business from the promotor side and what Nick Diaz can expect to encounter in his newest business venture. His words of encouragement? “Welcome to the losing money business,” said the UFC boss.

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VIDEO | Mendes Brothers RVCA Advocates

BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013

From RVCA.COM: GUILHERME AND RAFAEL MENDES WERE BORN IN RIO CLARO, A CITY IN THE STATE OF SAO PAULO, BRAZIL AND WERE INTRODUCED TO JIU-JITSU BY A FAMILY MEMBER WHEN THEY WERE 12 AND 11 YEARS OLD.THEY PICKED UP THE SPORT VERY QUICKLY AND SOON BEGAN TO TAKE A MORE SERIOUS APPROACH WITH THEIR TRAINING. THIS DECISION ULTIMATELY PAID OFF AS BOTH BROTHERS BEGAN TO ACHIEVE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS AT THE TOP COMPETITIONS IN BRAZIL.

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BJPENN.COM Quick Nutrition Tip

BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013

Training MMA? FUEL better performance with premium carbohydrates, top choices: yucca, sweet potato, tubers, yams, green plantains, squash, and a bit of fruit Fighters need MICRONUTRIENTS to perform, eat a range of vegetables, and mix up your herbs and spices in cooking for large variety in anti-oxidants.

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Ed O’Neill To Provide Color Commentary For Metamoris Pro II

BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013

The Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational II, taking place June 9, live from L.A.’s historic Pauley Pavilion, is proud to announce Emmy nominated actor and Gracie jiu jitsu black belt Ed O’Neill as a member of the Metamoris II commentary team alongside Gracie Academy head instructor Rener Gracie.

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VIDEO | Mike Tyson Teaches Johny Hendricks How To Box

BJPENN.COM News - May 29, 2013

Mike Tyson has been making appearances around the MMA world as of late and now we have video of him giving some tips to UFC welterweight number one contender Johny Hendricks.

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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison

bjpenndotcom - May 29, 2013

Join us this week on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio as Anton Skoro and Denny Hodge jump back in the booth and bring you 4 of the top personalities in the sport of MMA. We have a man recently removed from his UFC Title shot, our second guest is no stranger to the show or to the Bellator microphone. Second hour we have the 155 lb. Bellator Champ, and wrapping up the show is a top level Black Belt in BJJ ready to break down the Metamoris 2. While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

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Upstart Arise FC Books Terry vs. De La Torre In Main Event

BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013

Upstart promotion, Arise FC (@AriseFC), has just confirmed its first ever main event set for their debut show on 6/15. On the mixed MMA / Muay Thai fight card James Terry vs. Mike De La Torre will compete in a lightweight bout that will serve as the evening’s main event.

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Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2 Tickets On Sale Now

BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013

Tickets priced from $35, for the highly-anticipated Invicta Fighting Championships women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world championship doubleheader event at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Saturday, July 13, are on sale online at TicketFly.com. In the main event of the stacked 13-bout card, ferocious KO artist and pound-for-pound sensation Cris Cyborg (11-1, 1 NC) of Curitiba, Brazil will face off with fellow superstar and submission ace Marloes Coenen (21-5) of The Netherlands in the first-ever Invicta FC world featherweight (145 pounds) championship bout.

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VIDEO | Behind-The-Scenes - UFC 160: Velasquez vs. 'Bigfoot'

BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013

Last weekend in Las Vegas the UFC put on a memorable night of fights capped off by Cain Velasquez vs. ‘Bigfoot’ Silva. If you were not able to attend the event, camera crews were on the ground catching all the action both in front and behind the stage.

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Anthony Pettis Beats The Crap Out Of Brazil's 'Jackass'

BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013

“La Fênix porra” Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis Anthony Pettis is getting in some training with Team Diego Moraes ahead of his title shot vs. Jose Aldo at UFC 163 on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

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Free Fight Video: Satoshi Ishii vs. Pedro Rizzo

BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013

Heavyweight prospoect, Satoshi Ishii rattled off another win last weekend over a notable veteran in Pedro Rizzo. Enjoy the full fight video above.

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VIDEO | Jeremy Stephens UFC 160 Fight Day Blog

BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013

Jeremy Stephens returned to the cage last weekend at UFC 160 in his debut as a featherweight fighter. It was a fight he clearly dominated in the evenings opening bout. See his fight day blog above.

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One-Minute Video Recap Of Last Weekend's UFC 160 Event

BJPENN.COM News - May 27, 2013

Relive every knockout, submission, and all-out brawl from last weekend’s UFC 160 event right here!

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VIDEO | Dana White's UFC 160 post-fight media scrum

BJPENN.COM News - May 27, 2013

UFC President Dana White took 30-minutes out of his schedule last Saturday to meet with the media and field questions about a variety of topics. From making fighters retire, to super fights and much much more. Enjoy the full media scrum below.

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VIDEO | Dana White: Velasquez vs. JDS III Is A No Brainer

BJPENN.COM News - May 27, 2013

UFC President Dana White discussed an epic night of fights at UFC 160 with UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani. White broke down the amazing Velasquez vs Bigfoot main event, the next big heavyweight fight and more ground breaking UFC news that will get any MMA fan excited for the future. On Velasquez’s Victory In The Main Event: “I think Cain is the best heavyweight in the world.”