MMA News
Rumor: Lil Nog withdraws from UFC 161 bout with Shogun Rua
Chris Taylor - June 2, 2013
Rumors have been swirling around the internet today that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with “Shogun” Rua (21-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC) at UFC 161, which is less than two weeks away. The rematch between Shogun and Lil Nog was supposed to serve as the evenings co-main event. All of this after the original main event between UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao (30-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and challenger Eddie Wineland (20-8-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was scrapped due to a foot injury suffered by Barao.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison
bjpenndotcom - June 2, 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 man who sat on the couch with his hand in his pants and taught us 25-40 year old men, what a man was, 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.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison
bjpenndotcom - June 1, 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.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Ed O'Neill AKA Al Bundy Set To Talk Metamoris 2 and BJJ
bjpenndotcom - May 31, 2013
If you grew up in the late 80’s to late 90’s you probably grew up looking up to and aspiring to be Michael Jordan, Emmett Smith, or maybe even Tom Cruise, but not us… We were raised by a shoe salesman who hated his job, hated his buddies wife, and sat on the couch with his hand in his pants… AL Bundy! Well we have the man who made Al Bundy one of the baddest men of the 80’s and 90’s kick off the second hour. Ed O’Neill will be at Metamoris 2 helping out with the commentary for the event. Ed is a black belt under Rorion Gracie has been involved in BJJ for over 20 years. We will talk with Ed about his journey through the sport as a Gracie Black Belt, Metamoris 2, the future of BJJ, and what’s his next goal on his journey in martial arts. You know we will fit in some time about his career as an actor and getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and of course playing Jay Pritchett on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, where he has been selected for two Emmy award nominations in 2011 and 2012. I hope you are ready to walk in kick your feet up on the couch, crack open a cold beer, and put your hand in your pants like Ed O’Neill. Get over to Twitter and Follow Ed @RealEdOneill
VIDEO | Chael Sonnen & Team Alpha Male Golf For Charity
BJPENN.COM News - May 31, 2013
Join Urijah Faber and his teammates as they hit the links along with Chael Sonnen and Mark Munoz for a charity golf tournament in Northern California.
Free Fight Video | Your Mismatch Of The Day
BJPENN.COM News - May 31, 2013
Our good friends over at Middleeasy.com have put the unsanctioned territory of Vancouver, British Columbia on blast for terrible mismatches like this one. Enjoy!
Soa Palelei vs. Nikita Krylov booked for UFC 164 in Milwaukee
Chris Taylor - May 31, 2013
Another heavyweight tilt has been added to UFC 164 in Milwaukee, as it was announced that undefeated UFC newcomer Nikita Krylov (14-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will meet Soa “The Hulk” Palelei (18-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the Bradley Center on August 31. The undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight, Krylov, has won all 14 of his fights by way of first round stoppage. Krylov went 11-0 in 2012, this despite not having his first fight until July. Nine of Krylov’s 14 wins have come by form of submission, however, his 3 most recent wins have come by way of KO or TKO.
Uriah Hall vs. Nick Ring set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 in Boston
Chris Taylor - May 31, 2013
The UFC will return to Boston’s TD Garden on August 17 and in doing so will make it’s promotional debut on the new FOX Sports 1 cable network. Yesterday, it was announced that a pair of “ultimate fighter” veterans, middleweights Uriah Hall (7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Nick Ring (13-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will square off at the inaugural event.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison
bjpenndotcom - May 31, 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.
FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Werdum vs. Nogueira From The 2006 Pride Grand Prix
BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013
Next week in the UFC on FUEL TV 10 main event, two Brazilian fighters will finalize their season of “The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2” with a rematch almost 7-years in the making. Fabricio Werdum and “Big Nog” both fought in the 2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix where they faced each other in the quarterfinal-round.
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.
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.
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.
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.