MMA News
Rumor: Alistair Overeem set to return at UFC 164
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2013
The 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix champion, Alistair Overeem (36-12 MMA, 1-1 UFC), is being targeted for a late summer octagon return according to multiple sources. The former Strikeforce heavyweight champion is being rumored to to compete at UFC 164, which is a pay-per-view event set for August 31 at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center. Overeem’s opponent has yet to be announced, however, Travis Browne (14-1-1 MMA, 5-1-1 UFC) seems to be the name floating around the internet as the Reem’s future challenge.
Gegard Mousasi Has Second ACL Surgery
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2013
During an interview with mmajunkie.com, Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) acknowledged that he recently had surgery to repair a torn ACL. Even worse, he confirmed that he tore the same ACL that was previously repaired in March of 2012. The former Strikforce and Dream champion, Mousasi, made his UFC debut at UFC on Fuel TV 9 in April against Ilir Latifi, knowing that his knee was injured. Gegard was able to pull off the decision victory that night, even while fighting on a severely injured kneww.
BJPenn.Com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 189: Rafael Lovato Jr., Rener Gracie, AJ Matthews, & Bruce Buffer
bjpenndotcom - May 12, 2013
Listen to internet radio with FIST TA CUFF RADIO on Blog Talk Radio This week on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio our guests cover three of the biggest topics in the sport at the current moment. Our first two guests will be talking Metamoris 2, while our third guest will be talking the new Bellator Reality show “Fight Master” & our last guest talking his new book “It’s Time!”
UFC 160 Video: 'I will beat him again' says Cain Velasquez
BJPENN.COM News - May 11, 2013
“I’m keeping this belt for a long time.” Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez plans to use his quickness to defeat Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva in their main event matchup at UFC 160.
Vitor Belfort Next Best Thing To Anderson Silva Proclaims Rockhold
BJPENN.COM News - May 11, 2013
The American Kickboxing Academy is in the midst of a phenomenal run. Josh Thomson recently took out a top lightweight contender and former title challenger with relative ease. Daniel Cormier reeled off an impressive UD victory over a two-time former champion and of course, there is Cain Velasquez, who recently exacted vengeance over the only man to defeat him and he recaptures his UFC title in the process.
Leonard Garcia Signs With Legacy FC, Set To Face Rey Trujillo In July debut
BJPENN.COM News - May 11, 2013
Fresh off the heels of his UFC release, fan favorite brawler, Leonard Garcia has inked a new deal with a new fighting home. The Greg Jackson trained fighter took to twitter with the news.
Bjorn Rebney: Eddie Alvarez' statements are completely untrue
BJPENN.COM News - May 11, 2013
For the past week the Bellator promotion has been under fire. In the highly publicized contract dispute between themselves and Eddie Alvarez, the promotion hasn’t looked to good in the eyes of the public.
BJPenn.Com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 189: Rafael Lovato Jr., Rener Gracie, AJ Matthews, & Bruce Buffer
bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2013
Listen to internet radio with FIST TA CUFF RADIO on Blog Talk Radio This week on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio our guests cover three of the biggest topics in the sport at the current moment. Our first two guests will be talking Metamoris 2, while our third guest will be talking the new Bellator Reality show “Fight Master” & our last guest talking his new book “It’s Time!”
VIDEO | Jeremy Stephens UFC 160 Blog For First Fight At 145lbs
BJPENN.COM News - May 10, 2013
Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens just posted up a new blog for his upcoming UFC 160 fight. He makes his debut at a featherweight in just two-weeks!
VIDEO | More Angry, Trash Talking Cornerman From Alternate Mic and Camera Angles
BJPENN.COM News - May 10, 2013
These video’s keep popping up, and as long as they do we will post them here. In the latest clip we get to listen to the corners of Matt Hamill, Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone and more.
VIDEO | Brock Lesnar Trashes Office Space With A Sledgehammer
BJPENN.COM News - May 10, 2013
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Bock Lesnar, recently made an appearance on the WWE platform. In the clip he trashes Triple H’s office with a sledgehammer and breaks pretty much everything and anything he can get his hands on.
VIDEO | SHAQ TALKS BEEF WITH JOSE CANSECO: "LETS FIGHT RIGHT NOW"
BJPENN.COM News - May 10, 2013
Former Bellator Champ Makovsky Accuses Bellator Of Making Him Fight For Less Pay Than Contracted
BJPENN.COM News - May 10, 2013
Former Bellator Lightweight Champion, Eddie Alvarez, has been in a legal dispute with the Bellator promotion for the past several months. Now another former champion, still signed with the promotion, has come out with an interesting tale that really portrays some questionable insight to how the Bellator promotion takes care of their fighters.
Leonard Garcia to join Team Alpha Male, considering offer from WSOF but likely not Bellator
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2013
Leonard Garcia (15-11-1 MMA, 2-7 UFC) knew what was at stake when he stepped into the octagon at UFC 159 against Cody McKenzie. After losing 4 consecutive fights, Garcia knew that his job would be on the line if he did not prove victorious. Unfortunately for “Bad Boy”, things just didn’t go his way at UFC 159 in New Jersey, as he lost his 5th fight in a row via unanimous judges decision.