UFC NEWS
Report: Faber Draws Big On Fox Sports 1
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
Team Alpha Male founder Urijah “The California Kid” Faber has made a career out of setting trends, and staying ahead of the pack. Which is it’s no surprise that his decision to fight for free on TV is paying off in the numbers.
Gegard Mousasi Charges Popular Apparel Brand With Failure To Pay
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
In a climate where fighter pay is always under the microscope, many popular fighters rely on sponsorship income to help supplement their finances. When a sponsor doesn’t pay, it’s a serious charge, one that Gegard Mousasi is making against popular apparel company, Fear The Fighter.
UFC Ultimate Insider: Daniel Cormier 1-on-1
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
Host Jon Anik visits UFC star Daniel Cormier in San Jose for a candid interview about the light heavyweight contender’s heated feud with champion Jon Jones.
UFC 181: Phil "CM Punk" Brooks Backstage Interview
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
UFC correspondent Megan Olivi chats with newly-signed UFC fighter and former WWE superstar Phil “CM Punk” Brooks backstage at UFC 181.
Rousey Looking Sharp Ahead Of Zingano Bout
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
Shadow boxing after hitting mitts yesterday #ufc184 A video posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:18pm PST
Miesha 'Cupcake' Tate Returns To Training
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
Morning Strength and conditioning with @E2eliteTP! Thank you @matefitme for the amazing AM energy boosting Tea! A video posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:23am PST
TUF Winner Pena Returns To Sparring
BJPENN.COM News - December 10, 2014
Ultimate Fighter champ, Julianna Pena is back in the gym, sparring, while she waits for her post-TUF UFC debut.
Khabib: 'Only way I lose to Pettis is by a lucky punch'
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
“My wrestling is on another level. Gilbert is a very experienced guy, good heart, good boxing, good chin. A lot of respect for Gilbert Melendez. But if I have fight against Anthony Pettis, I think I pressure him, hard punch, takedown and top control. I think he no like this. You see Gilbert Melendez take him down and pressure him, but if Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Anthony Pettis fight, I think I will dominate him. I think he has only a lucky punch knockout. His kicks are very good, his boxing is not bad, it’s okay, he’s a striking guy, I like that. If you have a striking component, you need to pressure it.”
Ronda Rousey Inks New Book Deal - 'My Fight/Your Fight Expected In May'
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
UFC bantamweight champion ‘Rowdy’ Ronda Rousey has inked a deal with Regan Arts publishing, and the two announced earlier today that a book, chronicling the rise of Rousey, is forthcoming.
Schaub: 'I've already lost six sponsors over UFC's Reebok Deal'
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
The UFC promises a brighter future for their fighters under a new company-wide Reebok uniform policy.
Nevada Commission Says Opponent Matters In CM Punk Licensing
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
“The matchup would matter a great deal. We are not going to put someone with no fight experience in the cage against a specialized MMA fighter … if he’s had no prior fights, that’s obviously something that would concern us.” “Money-making potential is not something that goes into our decision making process. We have the health and safety of the fighters in mind.”
MacDonald Believes Judges Called UFC 181 Main Event Right
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
“I thought it was a great fight, I scored it Robbie three rounds to two. I’m very excited to fight him next. I’ll be very focused and I’ll be ready. I’ve been hearing that the fight will be in Canada and that’d be great if it was. I’d love it if it were in British Columbia, but I’d be happy with anywhere up there.”
Mark Hominick: 'Featherweight Division Needed Conor McGregor'
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
“I think Conor McGregor has completely flipped the division upside down, and that’s exactly what it needed. You know like you can see the PPV numbers, the draws, it’s not the same for the 125, to 135, to 145 division. So you need someone with that ‘it’ factor that brings eyes and butts to the seat, and that’s what Conor’s doing. And I think if he was in another division, that division would get that same spike.” “So I think that’s why everyone’s talking about it, and with that being said I think it helps gather the respect that Aldo deserves. Because you know it’s the same as Mighty Mouse. I think he is one of the best pound for pound fighters and no one even gives him respect because there’s no attention for it, and what Conor’s done for the 145 division not only obviously brings attention to him, but it also brings attention to Jose Aldo the champion, and to see how long his winning streak is, and how good he is.
JR: 'UFC Brilliant For Signing CM Punk'
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
“CM Punk has already won in the UFC in multiple ways, and he has yet to break a sweat. This is another testament to the brilliant promotional strategist that is UFC President Dana White. It’s a good thing that those who are squealing like a pig stuck under a gate aren’t running the show or handling the marketing of an MMA entity. For White, signing Punk is a no-lose situation. Punk brings with him immense name identity globally via WWE, and his main event visibility there for the past several years. When one’s former company — WWE — is in more than 150 countries in multiple languages, then one of their top and most popular stars is going to be known around the world, which makes Punk a highly marketable fighter — at worst, one time. Dana White’s signing of Punk was victory No. 1 for the UFC and for Punk, who likely should be able to use his CM Punk ring name because of prior usage before he debuted in WWE. Without question, Punk’s first fight — and it should be on pay-per-view — will be a moneymaker. Curiosity will fuel fans to buy it, many for the first time. Big win No. 3. If Punk never wins a UFC fight — and I’m not predicting that — the signing of Punk by White is that of a brilliant promoter who can create a journey that both the fans of Punk — and those who aren’t — can travel and one in which they can both emotionally invest.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Anthony Pettis Is 'Scared' of Me
BJPENN.COM News - December 9, 2014
“I think he (doesn’t want) this fight. He’s scared. Before he never said (anything) about me. But I am 6-0 (in the UFC) and the No. 1 contender (with a) 22-0 record. My opponent is scared. “Showtime is scared. Nobody finished Gilbert Melendez before. It is tough. His kicking is very good; his boxing is very good…Now I (began) my striking, running, lifting, everything. In January, I will begin wrestling and my doctor said that I could fight in April or May. Lets do it.”
