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BJPENN.COM News - March 9, 2013

In a welterweight-heavy card, heated rivals Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz square off for the UFC welterweight title. Plus Johny Hendricks meets Carlos Condit, and Jake Ellenberger faces Nate Marquardt. Watch UFC 158 live on March 16 at 10pm ET/7pm PT!

BJPENN.COM News - March 9, 2013

“I mean, she’s obviously not willing to go through the effort to go for the fight,” UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey told ‘Showdown’ Joe Ferraro. “If you’re pumped full of steroids and the lightest you can get it 145 it’s obvious the lightest you can get without steroids is lighter. She refuses to do that and it’s just – I don’t know where this sense of entitlement comes from. She hasn’t had a recorded win in over three years; I mean there’s so many other women. “I’m not – we’re not going to make exceptions and create divisions for someone who was a fraud and defamed the sport.”

BJPENN.COM News - March 9, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - March 9, 2013

BJJ Black belt Alex Vamos of Vamos Bros MMA on Long Island, New York checks into Alan Belcher MMA Club on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi. Mikey Triangles does not let his class know who Alex is. Alex is disguised as a white belt with an 8 month background in kung-fu and smashes everyone. Subscribe, and check out http://immunitymma.com/ for more pranks and behind the scene footage.

BJPENN.COM News - March 9, 2013

Former UFC welterweight fighter, Matt Riddle, was forced out of his UFC contract after his second infraction with marijuana testing. Now the young powerhouse has apparently inked a deal with Legacy Fighting Championship.

Chris Taylor - March 9, 2013

Two of the hardest hitting heavyweights will collide at UFC 160, as it was announced today that Mark Hunt (9-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will meet former champion Junior dos Santos (15-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in the evenings co-main event. Earlier this week, Alistair Overeem (36-12 MMA, 1-1 UFC) pulled out of the highly anticipated fight with dos Santos due to a thigh injury. That news was followed by a phone call between Hunt and UFC president Dana White and 24 hours later, UFC 160 once again has a very intriguing heavyweight co-main event.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2013

Our last guest on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is not the type of man you don’t want to make mad, cause you won’t like him when he becomes the HULK! Mike Easton is set to take on Brad Pickett at UFC on FUEL TV 9, in Stockholm, Sweden on April 06. We will talk with Mike about his recent time in San Diego, CA training for his upcoming fight at Alliance MMA. Mike is looking to get back on a win streak after his first loss in 9 fights. Mike is one of the guys inside the bantamweight class that you have to keep an eye on, from his footwork and head movement, to his slick skills when the fight hits the mat. We will talk to Mike about getting the call to face Brad Pickett in what should be a fight for the fans that should be nothing short of fireworks. We will get Mike’s thoughts on the 135 lb. weight class, Testosterone replacement therapy, and of course what 2013 will hold for the Hulk! Follow Mike on twitter @mikeeastonmma

Chris Taylor - March 8, 2013

“TUF: Brazil 2,” which features UFC heavyweights Antonio Rodrigo Noueira and Fabricio Werdum as coaches, debuts March 17 in Brazil on Globo. United States broadcast plans have yet to be announced, but the series is expected to be available in North America as an online stream.

BJPENN.COM News - March 8, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - March 8, 2013

Former UFC heavyweight champion, Junior dos Santos, took to Brazilian TV to show off his vocal skills. What do you think guys, should the former champ stick to cage fighting or does he have a future in pop music?

BJPENN.COM News - March 8, 2013

“I got my mojo back, I’m putting all the 205s and heavyweights on notice. I’m back son, like I crave it now. For a long time I didn’t need to train or didn’t need to win or need to shine. I don’t know what happened, but I got it back. Thank you, Shogun. I’m looking forward to doing that with you again. Everybody thought I was washed up, put back on the shelf and call it a day, but I’m not. I think I’m just now coming full circle into my career. I’m finding out more and more about myself as a fighter and as a person and as someone who loves this sport. Fuck you guys, very much. I’m coming, bitches!”

Chris Taylor - March 8, 2013

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch (24-5-1) has inked a multi-fight deal with the upstart World Series of Fighting promotion. The news was confirmed by the WSOF after a report surfaced from MMAFIGHTING.com. The American Kickboxing Academy product has been in talks with the promotion for weeks, ironing out contract details. The WSOF expressed immediate interest in Fitch following his release from the UFC last month.

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2013

A welterweight match-up between former Toronto police officer Sean Pierson (13-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC) and T.J. Waldburger (16-7 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has been added to the upcoming UFC 161 card set for June 15 in Winnipeg, Canada. After a disappointing 1-2 start to begin his UFC career, Sean Pierson has since reeled off back-to-back victories over Lance Benoist and Jake Hecht. Pierson was initially slated to fight at this month’s UFC 158 event in Montreal, but an injury forced him to withdraw from a planned bout with Rick Story.

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2013

A heavyweight bout between Pat Barry (8-5 MMA, 5-5 UFC) and Shawn Jordan (14-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is the latest addition to the recently announced UFC 161 card set for June 15 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

BJPENN.COM News - March 7, 2013

Michael Bisping Response to Wallace Gilberry betting his Rolls-Royce Phantom that Bisping won’t knock out Alan Belcher in the first round when they fight April 27 at UFC 159.

BJPENN.COM News - March 7, 2013

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir looks back on his historic fight with Brock Lesnar on this edition of ‘Fighter’s Cut’. Mir reflects on the kneebar submission that earned him one of the biggest wins of his career at UFC 81.

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2013

Two undefeated bantamweight fighters are set to meet at UFC 159 in New Jersey, as it was announced that Johnny Bedford (19-9-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will take on Erik Perez (13-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at the Prudential Center on April 27. A semifinalist on “The Ultimate Fighter 14,” Johnny Bedford, has posted back-to-back knockout wins over Louis Gaudinot and Marcos Vinicius since his time on the show. The former NCAA Division I wrestler has won 8 of his past 9 fights and has recorded 15 stoppages in 19 career wins.

BJPENN.COM News - March 7, 2013

“In my mind, when I’m at my best I can beat anyone in the world at 170 and I have to prove that. It’s not a matter of who, it’s a matter of when and where for me. Nate Marquardt is a very well-rounded fighter. I couldn’t tell you somewhere he stands out where he’s weak. He’s a veteran who’s been fighting for a long time. I’ve got to beat him to prove that I’m a contender for this title. Emotions are not going to win fights, action is. For me, I know I’ve got to be offensive regardless of who I fight. I’ve got to go in there and I’ve got to win. I don’t know if I’m the best welterweight in the world right now but I know I can beat anyone in the world and that’s all I need to know. I know I can beat Nate Marquardt.”