UFC News
Chad Mendes sounds off on the return of BJ Penn
bjpenndotcom - January 28, 2016
It was announced recently that our namesake BJ Penn would be returning to the UFC for yet another fight. News then emerged that Penn had verbally agreed to a bout, however no further details were given. On a recent episode of Chael Sonnen’s “You’re Welcome!” podcast, he was joined by 3-time UFC featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes, who sounded off on the return of Penn.
Demetrious Johnson looking for massive payday in potential Cruz superfight
bjpenndotcom - January 28, 2016
Many MMA fans forget that back in 2011 before the formation of the UFC’s flyweight division Dominick Cruz defeated Demetrious Johnson via unanimous decision. Cruz ultimately was sidelined for several years due to injury and forced to vacate the belt before ultimately reclaiming it earlier this month. Johnson on the other hand competed in the UFC’s inaugural flyweight tournament and claimed the championship belt.
Edmond Tarverdyan fires back at people criticizing Rousey's performance against Holm
bjpenndotcom - January 28, 2016
Following the flawless performance put on by Holly Holm against Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 to claim the UFC women’s bantamweight championship, Rousey and head coach Edmond Tarverdyan found themselves under fire. Rousey was criticized for her confidence leading up to the fight, while Tarverdyan was criticized for what people believed was an inability to give Rousey helpful advice leading up to, and during, the fight.
Clip of the Day: Dan Henderson vs. Wanderlei Silva at Pride 33
bjpenndotcom - January 28, 2016
Dan Henderson vs Wanderlei Silva at Pride 33 in Las Vegas, NV on February 24, 2007. #DWCOTD A video posted by Dana White (@danawhiteufc) on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:48pm PST
'The Mountain' reflects on Conor McGregor's punches and had this funny reaction
Russell Ess - January 28, 2016
You have seen the video that went viral right? Where UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was sparring with 396-pound Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson, also known as “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones? (Video link here) Björnsson was recently featured in GQ and revealed some interesting information from the sparring session with “The Notorious.”
Chael Sonnen shares his intriguing input on Kenny Florian's plagiarism incident
Russell Ess - January 28, 2016
It was kind of a big deal. FOX took it into their own hands to suspend Kenny Florian for failing to cite some quotes that he used while working on an article for the FOX Sports website, which resulted in an act of plagiarism. Dominick Cruz fueled the fire and threw a “friendly” verbal jab after winning the UFC bantamweight title and it caused a lot more people to be interested in the matter and the story between the two FOX analysts.
Rashad Evans vs. Shogun Rua reportedly set for UFC on FOX 19
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Rashad Evans and Shogun Rua are both legends in the sport of MMA, however the pair have never fought despite their lengthy careers in the sport. Back at UFC 128 Evans was set to challenge Rua for the UFC light heavyweight championship, but was forced out of the bout with a knee injury. Evans was subsequently replaced by Jon Jones, who defeated Shogun to claim the UFC light heavyweight championship.
Anthony Johnson discusses high-stakes fight with Ryan Bader
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Saturday’s ‘UFC on FOX 18’ scrap between Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader very well may decide who gets to fight the winner of Jones vs. Cormier II later this year. Johnson is coming off a 2nd round KO win over Jimi Manuwa that put him back in the win column after losing to Daniel Cormier at UFC 187 for the UFC light heavyweight championship.
UFC 197 becomes UFC 196
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
UFC 196 has now been scrapped and rebranded as ‘UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson’ after Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum both withdrew from their main event scrap for the heavyweight title. After a brief scramble that saw Nate Diaz offer to fight Anthony Pettis in the main event, the UFC promoted the co-main event between Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson to the main event, and moved the card to Fox Sports 1.
WATCH! Top 5 spinning attacks in UFC history
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Spinning attacks are some of the most lethal techniques in all of MMA. The moves are often high risk high reward. When they land the result is often devastating, however when they don’t the result often isn’t too great for the fighter throwing the technique.
Aldo wants McGregor rematch even if the title isn't on the line
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Jose Aldo has remained mostly quiet since losing his UFC featherweight championship to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 last month. In the meantime, McGregor has booked a fight at lightweight against Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship on March 5th. Leading many to wonder whether Frankie Edgar or Jose Aldo will get the next crack at McGregor at featherweight when ‘Notorious’ returns to 145.
TJ Dillashaw Interview Video: Wants Rematch, Will Be ‘Sick to Stomach' if Faber Gets Title Shot
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
TJ Dillashaw in classic champion form gives his analysis and congratulated Dominick Cruz on the victory in their title bout earlier this month.