UFC NEWS
Chris Weidman Working On Footwork
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is gearing up for his UFC 180 fight against Vitor Belfort in December. To get ready for the fight, Weidman can be seen in this video working on his footwork.
PHOTO | Duane Ludwig Gets Sandwich Named For Him
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Former head coach of Team Alpha Male, and the mastermind behind TJ Dillashaw’s dominant upset over Renan Barao, was honored with his own sandwich at Brother’s BBQ in Colorado.
Tecia Torres Fought Randa Markos Injured
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Last season was the premier of TUF 20, a groundbreaking season that would crown the UFC’s inaugural women’s strawweight champion. The first fight of the show was between #3 ranked Tecia Torres of Team Melendez, and #14 ranked Randa Markos of Team Pettis.
NAC To Address Jones-Cormier Brawl At Hearing Next Tuesday
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Last month when Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier took the stage to have a staredown for the first time, a fight ensued. The brawl saw Jones throw UFC exec Dave Sholler aside before engaging Cormier in a brawl that ended with Jones on top, throwing punches at Cormier.
TUF 20 Premier Draws Nearly 3 Million Viewers
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
FoxSports has sent out a press release regarding the TUF 20 premier ratings from last week, and the numbers are overwhelming.
Ronda Rousey Talks Cyborg Matchup
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
In the above interview, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey spoke about the pain of losing, and about why she would beat Cris Cyborg if the two ever fought.
Melendez Responds To Alvarez' Trash Talking
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Gilbert Melendez fired back at Eddie Alvarez today after Alvarez had quite a strong reaction to Melendez comments that Alvarez had lost the spring in his step.
Fedor Shuts Down Comeback Talk: "I'm Done Fighting"
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Fedor Emelianenko is widely considered to be one of, if not the greatest MMA fighter of all time. Over the course of his 12 year Mixed Martial Arts career, Fedor fought many of the world’s top fighters while under the Pride banner.
MMA Veteran Retires Following Tragic Death Of Mother
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
MMA veteran Jorge Gurgel has retired from MMA after losing his mother to a tragic accident last month.
UFC Releases Francis Carmont
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Former top 10 UFC middleweight Francis Carmont has announced that he has been cut from the UFC after losing to Thales Leites.
UFC Seeking Replacement For Robert Whiteford Against Dennis Siver
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
The UFC is currently shopping for a replacement for Robert Whiteford at UFC Fight Night 53 to step in against Dennis Siver.
Rin Nakai vs. Miesha Tate Extended Preview
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Two time women’s bantamweight title challenger Miesha Tate will be stepping back into the Octagon this Saturday against Japan’s 16-0 Rin Nakai in a highly anticipated matchup. To get fight fans ready for UFC Fight Night 52, the UFC has compiled an extended preview of this bout, which takes an in depth look at both female fighters.
TWITTER BEEF: Norman Parke And Diego Sanchez Trade Barbs On Twitter
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Norman Parke and Diego Sanchez have been trading verbal shots at one another for some time, and will likely continue to do so until they meet in the Octagon on November 15th at UFC 180 in Mexico.
Rousey Slams Cyborg: 'The Best She Has Isn't Good Enough'
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
The plot between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg thickens once again.
Hendricks vs. Lawler II Being Targeted For February
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler put on a spectacular performance when the pair fought for the vacant UFC welterweight title back in March. Hendricks ended up taking the decision, as well as the welterweight strap, but has been unable to defend the belt since due to a torn bicep.
PHOTO | Ronda Rousey Appears In Maxim Magazine
BJPENN.COM News - September 17, 2014
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has graced the pages of Maxim Magazine once again.
Alvarez Has Harsh Words For Gilbert Melendez
BJPENN.COM News - September 16, 2014
“…I think Diego Sanchez must have really landed good with those uppercuts when they fought last year, if that’s the case. He must still be feeling them. I hope Melendez beats Pettis. Nothing against Pettis, but I want Melendez to win that fight. I want to beat Donald and then finally get my hands on Melendez with the title up for grabs. Best of all worlds.”
UFC Fight Night 50 & 51 medical suspensions
Chris Taylor - September 16, 2014
The medical suspensions from both UFC Fight Night 50 and UFC Fight Night 51 were obtained by MMAJUNKIE earlier today.