UFC NEWS
Bobby Green Successfully Hosts 'The Green Mile' Walk For Peace
BJPENN.COM News - October 20, 2014
UFC lightweight Bobby Green is making a strong effort to raise awareness for gun and gang violence, and bring peace to Southern California, even if it means putting himself in harms way.
REPLAY! Countdown To UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes II
BJPENN.COM News - October 20, 2014
In case you missed Countdown To UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes II yesterday afternoon, you can rewatch the episode below courtesy of the UFC’s YouTube.
Soa Palelei Set To Fight Walt Harris At Fight Night 55
BJPENN.COM News - October 20, 2014
Soa ‘The Hulk’ Palelei is set to step into the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 55 on November 8th which takes place Sydney Australia to face Walt Harris, who will be making his return to the promotion.
Jim Ross Believes 'Genius' Digital Networks Like Fight Pass Are The Future For UFC
BJPENN.COM News - October 20, 2014
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross, who was recently featured on an episode of BJPENN.com Radio, is a huge fan of MMA, and even recently called his first MMA event with Chael Sonnen.
Alex Gustafsson's First Professional MMA Fight
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
It might not be Thursday, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do a throwback! Take a look back to Finland, in 2007, where Alexander Gustafsson fought his first pro MMA fight against Saku Heikola, and won!
UFC Confirms Faber vs. Rivera Set To Headline UFC 181 Prelims
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
The UFC has confirmed that Urijah Faber vs. Francisco Rivera will headline the FOX Sports 1 prelims for UFC 181 on December 6th.
Ian McCall Disses Lineker With 'Step Brothers' Quote: "I Don't Like His Face"
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
It’s no secret that flyweights Ian McCall and John Lineker don’t like one another. Until the pair squares off at UFC Fight Night 56, they will likely continue to trade verbal shots.
Miocic Calls For Title Shot With Win Over JDS
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
Stipe Miocic and Junior Dos Santos are set to square off at UFC on FOX 13 on December 13th. The bout will be the biggest test of Miocic’s 13 fight professional career that has seen him pick up 12 wins. Miocic, who is ranked #5 on the UFC’s official rankings hopes to fight the winner of Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum, which takes place at UFC 180.
Royce Gracie Believes Brazilian Fighters Lack Strategy
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
With UFC 179 coming up this Saturday, Jose Aldo stands alone as the only Brazilian fighter to currently hold a UFC championship. After Anderson Silva lost the middleweight title in 2013, and Renan Barao lost the bantamweight title earlier this year, it was quickly noted that 8 of 9 UFC champions are Americans.
PHOTO | Chad Mendes Bloodies Training Partner Ahead Of UFC 179
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
UFC featherweight #1 contender Chad Mendes is gearing up for his UFC 179 rematch with Jose Aldo this Saturday. The week of the bout, most fighters would take it easy so as not to get injured, and focus solely on cutting weight, however it appears ‘Money’ is not one of those fighters.
QUICK TWITT: McGregor Heading To Brazil To "Boost Ticket Sales For UFC 179"
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
Conor McGregor has been stating for some time that he would be attending UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes II in Brazil, and would even place banana peels around the ring, many laughed the statements off. McGregor is going through with his decision however, and will be attending UFC 179 this Saturday, no doubt keeping a close eye on the match, which could produce his next opponent.
QUICK TWITT: Conor McGregor Trolling On Twitter
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
Conor McGregor doesn’t call himself ‘Notorious’ for nothing. The featherweight contender has earned a reputation as not only a finisher, but a brash trash talker, who just happens to back it up on fight night.
PHOTO | Kenny Florian Ties The Knot With Clark Gilmer
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
UFC legend Kenny Florian and Glory WS ring girl Clark Gilmer were married this past weekend.
Mike Pierce Ready To Return To The UFC
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
UFC veteran Mike Pierce hasn’t seen action in the Octagon since UFC Fight Night 29, almost a year ago to date. The bout ended in the first round when Rousimar Palhares infamously secured a heel hook, but refused to let go of the submission after Pierce tapped, and subsequently was released by the promotion.
Swedish MMA Federation Looks To Improve Matchmaking Process
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
Earlier this month the UFC held UFC Fight Night Stockholm, in Sweden, which was headlined by a welterweight bout between Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story. The bout saw Nelson pick up the first loss of his professional career after 5 grueling rounds.
Countdown To UFC 179 Aldo vs. Mendes II Debuts Tonight On FS1
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
To get fight fans ready for UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes II, the UFC will be running ‘Countdown To UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2’ on Fox Sports 1 tonight at 3 p.m. CT.
Steven Seagal And Josh Barnett Set To Go Head To Head In Action Thriller
BJPENN.COM News - October 19, 2014
In an upcoming action movie titled ‘Absolution’ former UFC heavyweight champion, and Metamoris heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will find himself going against the man who takes credit for Anderson Silva’s legendary front kick KO, but has never actually coached Silva, Steven Seagal. See the trailer below, and catch Barnett sporting a suit as he plots to take down Seagal and his evil ways.
Report: UFC Champ Gets Physical With Male Pro Wrestler
BJPENN.COM News - October 18, 2014
In new reports coming out of Los Angeles, UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was apparently out in Los Angeles last night, viewing a professional wrestling event, when she got involved.