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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

Kinetic Films will launch a week-long series of films being showcased at Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge West 16 in Hawai’i. The movies are HANGLOOSE, PARADISE BROKEN, and 6B.

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

It was announced today that a welterweight match-up between Erick Silva (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and John Hathaway (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been made official for the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event, which will also serve as the finale for the second season of the “Ultimate Fighter: Brazil”. Erick Silva, who was recently forced to pull out of a UFC 156 bout with Jay Hieron due to an injury, will be looking to rebound from a loss he suffered to Jon Fitch this past October. The UFC 153 contest with Fitch may have earned Silva “Fight of the night” honors, but the decision ultimately sent him down the welterweight rankings. Silva will be looking to return to the form that saw him score first-round stoppages over Luis Ramos and Charlie Brenneman.

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.

BJPENN.COM News - March 7, 2013

“Rory MacDonald Full Blast” – An injury forced Rory MacDonald off UFC 158 but the welterweight prodigy still looms large as a likely future opponent for anyone hunting the 170 pound strap. MacDonald was mic’d up and provided the live commentary as Johny Hendricks put on a show at UFC 154.

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.”

BJPENN.COM News - March 7, 2013

Chris Taylor - March 7, 2013

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Chris Taylor - March 7, 2013

A lightweight match-up between Canadian Sam Stout (19-8-1 MMA, 8-7 UFC) and Strikeforce import Isaac Vallie-Flagg (14-3-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been added to the UFC 161 card set for June 15 in Winnipeg.

bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2013

The second guest on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 179 is Ray Sefo and we have so much World Series of Fighting to talk. Ray is the president of the WSOF and is plenty busy as their second event is set to take place at the Revel Ovation Hall, in Revel Beach, NJ on Saturday, Mar 23. Andrei Arlovski is set to take on Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in a heavyweight main event, with Marlon Moraes taking on Tyson Nam as the Co-Main event. While Josh Burkman, Aaron Simpson, Paulo Filho and other names round out the card. We will talk the fight card with Ray, how life has changed being on the other side of the cage, and the recent news that they have attempted to sign John Fitch. We will talk the future of the WSOF with Ray and what the rest of the year holds for the promotion and what they will be bringing to the sport of MMA. Follow Ray on twitter @SugarRaySefo

BJPENN.COM News - March 6, 2013

This week the “Just Scrap” fight promotion is making its highly anticipated return to the War Memorial Center with “Just Scrap Maui IV” on March 15th. ‘Just Scrap’ has now finalized a stacked 11-bout fight card for its return that includes a host of local talent as well as fighters from around the country.