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Anderson Silva Muay Thai Sparring
BJPENN.COM News - September 8, 2014
Anderson Silva did some Muay Thai sparring in preparation for his return fight against Nick Diaz in January.
PHOTO | Dominick Cruz Attends Mike Chandler's Wedding
BJPENN.COM News - September 8, 2014
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz attended the wedding of Mike Chandler, and his wife Brie this past weekend. Check it out:
Felice Herrig Being Bullied By Other TUF Cast Members On Media Tour
BJPENN.COM News - September 8, 2014
Felice Herrig claims to have been bullied by the other TUF 20 cast members during the media tour in NYC. Herrig responded to the following Tweet made by fellow castmate Carla Esparza, who defended Herrig.
Cain Velasquez Puts Division On Notice, Says He's Always Improving
BJPENN.COM News - September 8, 2014
Ahead of coaching TUF against Fabricio Werdum, UFC champion Cain Velasquez says that he’s excited to train for a new opponent, and that he’s always improving to avoid plateauing.
UFC To Offer PPV Discount To Fight Pass Members Affected By Cut Invicta Stream
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
After the stream for Invicta 8 cut out during the main-event, many Fight Pass users were unhappy with the service they were being given.
Overeem Explains The Crucial Mistake He Made In Rothwell Fight
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
Yesterday I was in a great shape and prep was superb! Thanks to all involved, from coaches to fysio’s! You were all great. About the fight – I made a mistake! Hearing Ben’s arm crack on one of the kicks I didn’t expect him to counterpunch with the same arm.. We knew Ben is a tough strong guy, well we got it confirmed yesterday! Now today, new day – new chances! It might not always go as we want or as planned but.. As long as we have freedom and high spirits we are/should be ok! This coming from myself who’ve had several downturns in both life and career but plenty of great moments in life to so not complaining! Big Ben was a little to much this time, Looking ahead & forward to the next challenge!
John McCarthy Believes Fighters Don't Understand What They Do To Themselves During Weight Cuts
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
Veteran referee Big John McCarthy decided it was time to speak up about an issue that may be harmful to the well being of fighters down the road, weight cutting.
Frustrated Mike Chiesa Calls For Rematch Against Lauzon
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
At UFC Fight Night 50, Joe Lauzon landed a knee that opened a cut on the eyebrow of Micahel Chiesa. The cut was one that reminded fight fans of the one sustained by Diego Sanchez when he fought our very own BJ Penn.
Mousasi Admits His Head Wasn't In Fight With Jacare
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
“I think he was just relentless with his takedowns. He did a good job with that.”
Shogun vs. Manuwa Headlines UFC Fight Night Brazil In November
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
The UFC has announced that Shogun Rua and Jimi Manuwa will headline UFC Fight Night Brazil, which will be held in Brazil on the same day as UFC Fight Night Australia.
Dana White Says Jacare Is Still One Fight Away From A Title Shot
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
Following Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza’s dominant performance over Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 50 this past Friday, many fans were calling for a title shot for Jacare.
Get To Know TUF 20 Contestant Felice Herrig
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
To prep fight fans for the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, which will crown the inaugural women’s strawweight champion, the UFC is continuing to relase ‘get to know’ videos, to familiarize fans with contestants.
Scott Coker Reacts To Tito Ortiz, Stephan Bonnar Brawl
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
While many people have speculated that the shoving match between Stephan Bonnar and Tito Ortiz was staged, Bellator MMA boss Scott Coker says that it was in fact very real.
Charles Oliveira Explains Botched Weight Cut
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
Charles Oliveira and Nik Lentz were set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch this past Friday at UFC Fight Night 50, however Oliveira came in nearly 5-pounds over the featherweight weight limit.
Todd Duffee Announces He Is Ready To Return To The UFC
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
Todd Duffee was one of the most promising up and coming fighters at one point, however after one of the most spectacular comebacks in MMA history, Duffee was KO’d in the third round by Mike Russow. Following the loss, Duffee was forced out of a bout against Jon Madsen, and shortly after, released from the UFC for unknown reasons in 2010.
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Ratings Report: UFC/Bellator Go Head-To-Head, Here's The Numbers
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
The UFC scheduled an event on the same night, in the same town, as Bellator did. UFC Fight Night 50 and Bellator 123 went head to head on Friday night. Here are the preliminary ratings for each event.
Eyewitness Gossips About Overeem's Pre-fight Activities
BJPENN.COM News - September 7, 2014
Alistair Overeem was knocked out in just the first round of his UFC Fight Night 50 bout against Ben Rothwell this past Friday. Many fans believed this was a do or die fight for Overeem given that his only win in the last 3-years came in a lackluster decision win over Frank Mir. Prior to his fight this past Friday, Overeem moved his camp to the famed Jackson-Winkeljohn camp in Albuquerque New Mexico.