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BJPENN.COM News - March 19, 2013

Fedor Emelianenko recently hit the seminar circuit in Russia with a “Masters Class”. Here are some highlights:

Chris Taylor - March 19, 2013

Darren Elkins (16-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) improved to 5-0 as a UFC featherweight this past weekend at UFC 158, as he defeated Antonio Carvalho via first round TKO. Coming away victorious and unscathed in Montreal allowed Elkins to step in for the injured Clay Guida to now meet Chad Mendes (13-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) at UFC on FOX 7 next month.

BJPENN.COM News - March 18, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - March 18, 2013

Chris Taylor - March 18, 2013

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir is set to face Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion Daniel Cormier next month at UFC on FOX 7. Mir has left his home in Las Vegas in order to train with Greg Jackson in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for this heavyweight showdown. One thing that he isn’t changing for this particular bout is his pre-fight trash talk.

Chris Taylor - March 18, 2013

A flyweight bout between Jussier Formiga (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Chris Cariaso (14-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is the latest addition to June’s UFC on FX 8 event in Brazil. Formiga (previously known as Jussier da Silva), fights for the first time since his UFC debut in October of last year. There, he suffered a TKO loss to recent title challenger John Dodson, which snapped a five-fight win streak for the world’s former top-ranked 125-pounder.

bjpenndotcom - March 17, 2013

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bjpenndotcom - March 17, 2013

Our last guest is a heavyweight who has a wrestling pedigree that is better then half the people in the sport. I’m talking about Ryan Martinez, and Ryan is set to take on Travis Wiuff at Bellator 93. Ryan has been on the show before, where we spoke about his past and his wrestling credentials. Tonight we will talk to Ryan about his wrestling pedigree for those of you who missed our first interview with Ryan, his upcoming fight with Travis, and of course his future with Bellator and the current Bellator Heavyweight Division. Ryan is one of those fighters you not only need to get to know, but one you don’t want to miss when he fights cause he leaves it all in the cage. Follow Ryan on twitter @970King

BJPENN.COM News - March 17, 2013

A fired up Nick Diaz spoke with UFC Tonight analyst Ariel Helwani after his loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158. Following the loss, Diaz appears to be heading towards either retirement or a rematch with GSP.

BJPENN.COM News - March 17, 2013

UFC President Dana White talked with Ariel Helwani after UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz. White breaks down the Nick DIaz retirement rumors, Johny Hendricks’ title shot, and much more.

BJPENN.COM News - March 17, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - March 17, 2013

Catch highlights from last nights main event between Nick Diaz and GSP.

BJPENN.COM News - March 17, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - March 17, 2013

Miss last night’s UFC 158 post-fight presser? If you did, or if you just want to relive the magic hit play above to check it out.

BJPENN.COM News - March 16, 2013

Immediately following tonight’s main event between GSP and Nick Diaz the UFC will hold a media only press conference to discuss the event’s high-points. UFC president Dana White is expected to attend alongside the evenings main card fighters.

BJPENN.COM News - March 15, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - March 15, 2013

As expected, things got heated at today’s UFC 158 weigh-ins when Nick Diaz brashly broke his watch off his wrist to instigate contact with UFC welterweight champion, GSP. If you missed the live event, just tune-in using the player above to catch the full replay.

Chris Taylor - March 15, 2013

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz (26-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) will face the biggest challenge of his career this Saturday night when he takes on current UFC champion Georges St. Pierre (23-2 MMA, 17-2 UFC) in the main event of UFC 158.