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BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

“I’ve been with Gilbert this week. He received the result of the MRI and hopefully will not need surgery. He will probably go through a lot of physical therapy, which he has been doing. I do not know when he comes back, but he will as soon as possible and he would like to face Pat Healy, because that was the fight he had in mind before he got hurt.” Coach, Cesar Gracie, recently discussed the future plans for Strikeforce lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez, with Tatame.com.

BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

The once mighty, Drew Fickett returned to action last week against Grudge training center prospect Justin Gaethje. The result? Losing his sixth of his last last seven fights. The video is up top!

BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

In the video featured in this entry you will notice how deep women’s MMA has gotten over the years. With a wealth of talent on both the regional and big stages should these ladies get called to the big show? Check the video feature out on page 2 and sound off in the comments section!

BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

When kickboxing legend and MMA fighter, Ray Sefo, took on the job as promoter he wasn’t trading in his gloves for a presidential podium. In this video interview with the good guys over at middleeasy.com Sefo explains why he might fight for his own promotion.

BJPENN.COM News - October 29, 2012

In this bout from Poland two Mixed Martial Artists suffered the same fate, at the same time, in the same fight! Check it out in the player above.

BJPENN.COM News - October 27, 2012

Aaron Tru from mmaprime.tv chats with NHB Legend Tank Abbott at King of the Cage. Tank was the commentated for the night, helping out with the KOTC broadcast. Tru asks Abbott about the difference between NHB and MMA. Tank talks about MMA being more of a sport, as NHB is what he is into; “you go in there..two guys enter and only one guy leaves.”

BJPENN.COM News - October 26, 2012

“Yeah, there are some questions there. I know the Showtime relationship with Zuffa has been rocky. I know they hoped to renew that relationship and build that relationship, but they weren’t able to pull that off. I think you’re gonna see the Strikeforce guys absorbed and plucked like they did the WEC. So, then the question is, is Ryan gonna be one of those guys they want to keep, or is he gonna be one of those guys that gets cut loose? Where are we gonna go with him? The Showtime contract’s up this year, so early next year, I think you’ll see something happen.” “At the end of the day, it’s really Ryan’s decision. They’re not gonna do you any favors in the UFC. It’s the deepest division in their promotion, at 155. And, you only get one chance at it, really. I think Ryan’s right there. He’s knocking on the door, with the level of competition. He can do whatever he wants. I think he’s capable, but we’ll see where he ends up.”

BJPENN.COM News - October 26, 2012

BJPENN.COM News - October 26, 2012

BJPENN.COM News - October 26, 2012

BJPENN.COM News - October 26, 2012

The UFC is Introducing Korean celebrity, Kang Ye-bin, as its latest addition to their Octagon girl staff at the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 6: “Franklin vs. Le” set for November 10. To check out her official UFC promo hop to page 2.

BJPENN.COM News - October 25, 2012

“Talks have gone really well with Bellator and Eddie just wants to fight the best fighters he can, and get a contract he feels is fair, but I can tell you Bjorn has gone out of his way to make Eddie feel welcome and talks have gone well so far, so we’ll see what the future brings. He doesn’t want to sit out too long so we’d like to get things wrapped up. At the end of the day, Bellator has a 90-day negotiating period, so we’re finishing talks with them and we have to see where things go with that. Yeah he’d like to fight right away, but he doesn’t want to rush to make a deal either, make a hasty deal because he’s in a rush. He’s a very smart guy, and we’ve got to take our time, take it one step at a time to get ultimately where he needs to be.” Eddie Alvarez is arguably the Bellator promotions biggest and most recognizable star. Currently a free agent, UFC President Dana White has had no issue with publicly expressing his interest in the lightweight talent.

Chris Taylor - October 25, 2012

A lightweight showdown between Michael Johnson (12-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) and Myles Jury (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been added to the UFC’s year-end card in Las Vegas, Nevada.

BJPENN.COM News - October 25, 2012

Japan’s DREAM promotion, once thought to be on the shelf for good, is returning for their annual New Year’s Eve bash on December 31. DREAM officials made the announcement late yesterday that “DREAM: Special NYE 2012” is on the books for the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama Japan.

BJPENN.COM News - October 25, 2012

“Give me Forrest, why they won’t give me Forrest? The fans think we get to choose who we fight. I’m calling my manager right now. I told Dana I would fight Forrest and Glover the same night. [Forrest Griffin vs. Phil Davis] is gonna be a boring fight! No disrespect to anybody but that’s gonna be a boring fight. I’m sorry. This is why I’m leaving the UFC, I don’t understand what Joe Silva is doing. You know what I’m saying? Joe Silva have a complex, something’s wrong with him, the guy can’t match shoes. What kind of matchmaker is this guy? What is he thinking? Give me Forrest! Everybody want that, that will sell, everybody want to see me and Forrest again. Everyone wants to see that but Forrest. Forrest don’t want to fight me again because Forrest knows I beat him the first time. He know it, the whole world know it. The only people that think Forrest beat me are haters.” Check out the full video interview on page 2 to get all of Jackson’s side!

BJPENN.COM News - October 25, 2012

UFC 154: St. Pierre vs. Condit is set to go down on November 17th in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Featuring the return of one of our sports biggest stars after more than a year on the sidelines, the UFC 154 pay-per-view event also features many other top UFC stars.