UFC NEWS
Chris Weidman Doesn't Understand Why American's Don't Support Their Fighters
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Chris Weidman has taken note of the popularity of fighters from smaller countries, and how the people support them in masses.
Travis Browne Slams Brendan Schaub
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Travis Browne is gearing up for his UFC 181 bout against Brendan Schaub in December. Leading up to the bout, Browne left his longtime gym at Jackson Winkeljohn to train at Glendale Fight Club in Arizona, the same gym Ronda Rousey trains at.
UFC Cuts 3 Fighters From Roster
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Dashon Johnson, Jack May, and Danny Mitchell, have all allegedly been released from their UFC contracts.
Did Josh Burkman Throw His WSOF Title Fight?
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Following his release from the UFC in 2008, Josh Burkman went on a 3-fight win streak. Burkman then lost to Jordan Mein in 2011, and then went on a 5-fight win streak, with 3 of his wins coming under the WSOF banner.
Holloway Admits He Was "Feeling Bad" For Pummeling Corassani
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Max Holloway finished Akira Corassani in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Stockholm yesterday in pretty brutal fashion. The finish was considered by many to be a late stoppage on the referee’s part, something Holloway agreed with.
Anthony Pettis Smashing Mitts With Duke Roufus
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis is gearing up for his return to the Octagon in December against Gilbert Melendez at UFC 181. ‘Showtime’ posted the following video on his Instagram of himself smashing a freestyle mitt workout with head coach, Duke Roufus.
First Look At Aldo vs. McGregor Trailer
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Despite Jose Aldo currently being slated to fight Chad Mendes at UFC 179, UFC President Dana White has stated that Conor McGregor is likely the next #1 contender to fight for the featherweight strap. This led a fan to release a Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor trailer, for a potential bout at Croke Park stadium in Dublin.
QUICK TWITT: Hector Lombard Calls Out Rory MacDonald
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Following his UFC Fight Night Halifax win over Tarec Saffiedine, last night, Rory MacDonald called for a title shot against the winner of Hendricks vs. Lawler. Hector ‘Showeather’ Lombard however has a different plan. He wants to fight MacDonald for the #1 contender spot after he returns to action against Josh Burkman.
PHOTOS | Hilarious Fan Made Posters For Lauzon vs. Sanchez
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
It was announced on Friday that Joe Lauzon would be stepping in for Norman Parke at UFC 180 to face Diego Sanchez.
QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Raphael Assuncao's Win Over Bryan Caraway
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Yesterday in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Halifax, Raphael Assuncao extended his win-streak to 7 with a unanimous decision win over Bryan Caraway, further making his case for a title shot.
QUICK TWITT: Pros React To MacDonald's Win Over Saffiedine
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Last night Rory MacDonald fought a very game Tarec Saffiedine in the main event of UFC Fight Night Halifax. The bout ultimately ended with MacDonald landing a devastating uppercut in the third round, stopping ‘Sponge’ for the first time in his career.
Paulo Filho Denies Having Seizure
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Last month, Paulo Filho was pulled at the last minute from his bout at Fatality Arena 7 after reportedly having a seizure.
QUICK TWITT: Mike Goldberg Announces Football Commentating Schedule
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Earlier this summer it was announced that longtime UFC commentator Mike Goldberg would also be calling several football games for the NFL.
PHOTO | Controversial Scorecard Revealed For Nelson vs. Story Fight
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Yesterday morning during the reading of the scorecards for the main event of UFC Fight Night Stockholm, one judge scored the bout 48-47 in favor of Gunnar Nelson, with the remaining two judges scoring it for Story with the score as 49-46, and event 50-44 with Nelson losing a rare 10-8 round. Needless to say, many were shocked when it was announced one judge gave Nelson the bout.
Saffiedine Has "No Excuses" For Losing To MacDonald
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Last night in Halifax Nova Scotia, Rory MacDonald picked up a TKO win over Tarec Saffiedine in front of his native Canadian crowd, stopping ‘Sponge’ for the first time in his career.
Assuncao Unhappy With Performance Against Caraway
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Raphael Assuncao picked up a unanimous decision win over Bryan Caraway last night at UFC Fight Night Halifax, extending his win streak to 7, making him the owner of the 3rd longest active win streak in the UFC.
War Machine Writes Letter From Prison
BJPENN.COM News - October 5, 2014
Back in August Jon ‘War Machine’ Koppenhaver was on the run from police after brutally beating his ex-girlfriend Christy Mack upon finding her with another man in the house.
