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MMA News

Justin Ewards vs. Brandon Thatch set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 2 in Indy

Chris Taylor - June 6, 2013

Brandon Thatch (9-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will make his UFC debut on August 28 when he squares off with fellow welterweight Justin Edwards (8-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC). The Colorado-based fighter, Thatch, signed with the promotion a month ago and is currently riding an 8-figth win streak, with all eight wins coming by form of 1st round stoppage. Thatch’s lone pro loss came back in 2008 under the Strikeforce banner, where he lost a close split-decision to Brandon Magana.

MMA Podcasts

BJPENN.COM RADIO REPLAY: TJ GRANT, DAN LAUZON, LYLE BEERBOHM

BJPENN.COM News - June 6, 2013

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Videos

VIDEO | Idiot director pisses off Georges St-Pierre at NOS Active shoot

BJPENN.COM News - June 6, 2013

From Youtube: MMA champion Georges St-Pierre doesn’t take crap from director. Watch this video with your eyes. Share it with your computer machine.

UFC NEWS

Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Discloses Details on TNA, Movies, and 4-Part Reality Show

bjpenndotcom - June 6, 2013

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has gone through what appears to be his own fountain of youth, revitalizing a career that he had stated was on its way out. A new deal with Bellator FC has opened up a number of doors for the 34-year old former UFC light-heavyweight champ and Rampage fully intends on opening every single one. Unhappy with his career in the UFC, Rampage was extremely vocal about leaving the promotion to take charge of his own well-being. In an interview with a MMA news outlet Jackson disclosed details on the new deal that could mean big things for Jackson, Bellator, Spike, TNA, and the world of MMA.

MMA News

Diego Brandao vs. Daniel Pineda set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 1

Chris Taylor - June 6, 2013

UFC’s debut on FOX Sports 1 continues to take shape as it was announced that a featherweight bout between Diego Brandao (17-8 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and Daniel Pineda (18-9 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has been added to the August event. The winner of Season 14 of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Diego Brandao, is currently riding back-to-back wins, which he earned by defeating Joey Gambino and Pablo Garza respectively. The Jackson’s MMA fighter won “TUF 14” by submitting Dennis Bermudez in the first round of their 2011 fight, earning Diego both “Fight of the night” and “Submission of the night” honours.

MMA News

Dan Henderson: I have unfinished business with Jon Jones

Chris Taylor - June 5, 2013

Former Strikeforce and Pride champion, Dan Henderson (29-9 MMA, 6-3 UFC), is 100 percent focused on his UFC 161 headliner with opponent Rashad Evans (17-3-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC). But, Hendo says he still has unfinished business with current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones:

Videos

VIDEO | UFC 161's John Maguire Wants to Trade You Twitter Follows For This Amazing Octagon Entrance

BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013

John ‘The One’ Maguire takes his fighting seriously, and that’s exactly why he’s ensured that his cardio is in the best shape possible for his upcoming UFC 161 against Mitch Clarke on June 15. According to what I have seen, if he can get 10,000 twitter followers he will perform this dance during his walkout to the cage.

Videos

VIDEO | Mike Tyson: "Holyfield's Ear Tasted Like S***"

BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013

Heavyweight Boxing legend and avid UFC fan, Mike Tyson, dropped by UFC Tonight to go through an intense round of Octo-Questions with Ariel Helwani. Tyson talked candidly about Dana White, UFC vs Boxing and even the notorious ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield.

Bellator

PHOTO | First Image of Rampage Jackson Wearing Bellator Gear

BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013

As announced today former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Rampage Jackson, has inked a historic deal with the Bellator promotion. In an official release, they sent out the first picture of the former UFC star adorned in Bellator attire.

Videos

Griffin & Bonnar Found Out About UFC 'HOF' Induction On Twitter

BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013

Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin were inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame this week but apparently no one called to tell them…

Videos

Free Fight Video | Big Nog vs. Tim Sylvia

BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013

Back in 2008 the UFC’s heavyweight division was left without its champion, Randy Couture, due to a lengthy contract dispute. At UFC 81 Tim Sylve and Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera fought for the UFC’s interim heavyweight title.

Bellator

TNA Wrestling & Reality Series Also Included In Rampage Jackson's Bellator Deal

BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, the mixed martial arts icon and action-movie star has agreed to a monumental, multi-year partnership with Bellator MMA, TNA Wrestling and Spike TV as it was jointly announced today by Bjorn Rebney, Bellator CEO, Kevin Kay, Spike TV President, and Dixie Carter, TNA Wrestling President. The landmark partnership includes Jackson competing in Bellator MMA, along with joining the superstars of TNA’s “Impact Wrestling,” which includes fellow Bellator fighter “King Mo” Lawal. Spike TV will also create a special reality series featuring Rampage that will lead into his debut with Bellator, as well as other entertainment initiatives.

Videos

VIDEO | The Evolution of GSP's Takedowns

BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013

UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, has made a career out of taking his opponents down repeatedly to earn victories and climb to the highest seat in Mixed Martial Arts. In this video you get to see the evolution of his takedown game.