MMA News
UFC opens website to expose culinary union
Chris Taylor - May 21, 2013
For years now, the Nevada-based Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has failed in its attempts to unionize the Station group of hotel-casinos in Las Vegas. Station Casinos is owned by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, who are also majority owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).
Matt Riddle Joins Bellator Welterweight Roster
BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013
With a division already boasting the likes of Ben Askren, Paul Daley, Douglas Lima, Ben Saunders, Andrey Koreshkov and Karl Amoussou, Matt Riddle knows he will be swimming in “Deep Waters” when he enters the Bellator Welterweight Tournament this Fall as Bellator has signed a long-term promotional agreement with the controversial Pennsylvania native. Riddle joins Bellator coming off four straight victories with the UFC, but was recently released as he failed his post-fight drug test after his victory over Che Mills. Known for his strong wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu background along with a stifling takedown defense, Riddle is ready to challenge himself against the best in the world inside the Bellator cage.
VIDEO | Vitor Belfort: I'm a T-Rex in a new jungle
BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013
Vitor Belfort unleashed one of the most spectacular knockout finishes in recent history at UFC On FX: Belfort vs Rockhold. Belfort discussed his spinning heel kick KO with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl shortly after the fight.
VIDEO | Belfort vs. Rockhold Fight Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013
Last weekend Vitor Belfort notched another first round KO to his record when he stepped opposite Luke Rockhold in Brazil. If you missed it, highlights are located in the player above.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 190: Ralek Gracie, Gareth Joseph, Cody McKenzie, Brendan Schaub Live Sunday May 19th, 7:30 PM PST
bjpenndotcom - May 19, 2013
Listen to internet radio with FIST TA CUFF RADIO on Blog Talk Radio This Sunday we have the man behind Metamoris on the show, another week with another fighter from this upcoming season of Bellator’s “Fight Master”, a man who’s signature submission is the McKenzietine, and our last guest is a beast in the cage and set to face Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu at Metamoris 2.
Zingano Camp Issues Statement On Bryan Caraway Assault: "Bryan is a douche bag"
BJPENN.COM News - May 18, 2013
Bryan Caraway has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.
Video: Sonnen & Florian Preview Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold
BJPENN.COM News - May 18, 2013
UFC on FX 8 is set for this evening in Brazil. The UFC on FUEL TV crew took the time yesterday to break down the main card and cast their predictions.
Exclusive | Part 2: Ian McCall on Chuck Liddell and more
BJPENN.COM News - May 17, 2013
By Evan Stoumbelis (@MMAEvan)
Bryan Caraway responds to twitter backlash
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2013
It was backstage at Newark’s Prudential Center during UFC 159 that Bryan Caraway (18-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) convinced UFC president Dana White to up the evening’s bonuses from $50,000 apiece to $65,000. Weeks later, and in a roundabout sort of way, Caraway found himself the beneficiary of his own lobbying efforts. Caraway received a $65,000 bonus on Wednesday for his third-round guillotine choke submission victory over Johnny Bedford at UFC 159, which now stands as the events “submission of the night”.
Watch Today's UFC on FX 8 Weigh-Ins Live on BJPENN.COM (3:00 p.m. ET)
BJPENN.COM News - May 17, 2013
Today the UFC is holding the official UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins ceremony from the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. You can tune in and watch all the live action right here on BJPENN.COM starting at noon PT (3:00 p.m. ET).
VIDEO | Joe Rogan's Brock Lesnar Skit (NSFW 18+)
BJPENN.COM News - May 17, 2013
For those who do not know, Joe Rogan is more than just your typical UFC commentator. He is also a talented comedian and garners large crowds wherever he sets up shop.
BJPENN.COM RADIO 5/15/13 REPLAY: TRUJILLO, SILVA, SHERK & MILLER
BJPENN.COM News - May 16, 2013
Last night BJPENN.COM RADIO returned with another top notch panel of guests. UFC lightweight fighter Abel Trujillo joined the crew to discuss his UFC 160 match up against Khabib Nurmagomedov.
VIDEO | Ellenberger Picks Belfort Over Rockhold
BJPENN.COM News - May 16, 2013
From our good friend Rick J Lee: Jake Ellenberger Breaks down a middleweight bout between the MMA veteran Vitor Belfort and former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion and promotional newcomer Luke Rockhold