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Rampage: Bellator Gets It, UFC Didn't
BJPENN.COM News - June 6, 2013
“I’m very excited to be a part of this family. You have no idea. This is something I’ve been dreaming about and waiting for years. I’ve been fighting for 12 years. I have a promoter that ‘gets it.’ He’s like one of the fighters. We put our life on the line and we entertain the fans. Sometimes, in the past with promoters, I just felt like I wasn’t appreciated. But, you guys get it. I’ve always wanted to be a pro wrestler. That’s why I got started in this, that’s why I started wrestling in high school. That’s why I used to fight the way I used to fight when I was younger, I used to slam people, power bombs and stuff like that. My dream has come true. I get to go to TNA and do some pro wrestling. I felt I could do this, be in front of cameras and not be shy. Like the “A-Team” movie, I want to be an action guy, I want to be a big kid and you guys are making my dreams come true. It makes me feel like all the hard work and all the things I did to my body in the past is all paying off now. I lost a lot of love for MMA when I was in the UFC. Honestly they just killed it, they drained it, but this new deal got me so excited and instantly brought the love back. It’s hard to explain the way I feel now. I’m happy to be a part of the team.”
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.
BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH TJ GRANT, LYLE BEERBOHM AND DAN LAUZON (5:00 PM PT)
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
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Rani Yahya vs. Josh Clopton and Amanda Nunes vs. Sheila Gaff added to UFC 163
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2013
Two bouts have been added to the UFC 163 event set for August 3 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A featherweight bout between Rani Yahya (18-7 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and Josh Clopton (6-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) was the first announced by UFC officials on Tuesday evening.
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.
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.
VIDEO | Diaz Brothers Fan Makes Interesting Song About Nick And Nate
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013
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…
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.
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.
Sonnen vs. Shogun not happening at UFC 161 due to reported visa issues
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2013
Despite reports on Monday that Chael Sonnen (27-13-1 MMA, 6-6 UFC) would be stepping in for the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) against Shogun Rua (21-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC 161, that fight will not be happening.
Chael Sonnen wants to fight Shogun, with Lil Nog out
Chris Taylor - June 3, 2013
Yesterday evening, Chael Sonnen (27-13-1 MMA, 6-6 UFC) took to his Twitter account to issue a challenge to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC). Chael Sonnen @sonnench:
John Moraga Thinks Champ "Mighty Mouse" Is A Boring Fighter
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
“I think he’s boring … He just bounces around … He runs around too much. He doesn’t fight. He doesn’t put on exciting fights. He’s got a lot of technique and a lot of skill, but he doesn’t finish people, I don’t feel.”