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Jose Aldo Admits To Shoving Mendes To Promote UFC 179
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
“We were talking to Andre (Pederneiras) in a meeting about how we could improve our fight promotions. It’s part of the show. But I told Andre after (the staredown) that it’s not my style,” Aldo said. “It was not staged, we were talking (trash) to each other and it happened. … We (Aldo and Pederneiras) tried to spice things up, but that’s it.”
EA Sports UFC Update #2 Adds Matt Brown, Mike Pyle, Stipe Miocic
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
EA Sports has just released their second batch of gameplay and fighter updates for EA Sports UFC. Fighters included in this update are Matt Brown, Mike Pyle, and Stipe Miocic.
Weidman Wants To Stand And Bang With Belfort
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
“I think that I’m a versatile individual, and I pretty much feel like I can do anything that I want to do in there. I can stand and bang and knock him out, or I feel as if I can take him down and submit him. Nothing’s going to come easily, and I always expect some resistance, but if someone had yelled out and told me that this is what I had to do, I am getting the job done, whether they told me to submit him or knock him out. I’m going to get it done.”
Phil Davis Changes His Mind, Says He Isn't Worried About Biased Brazilian Judges
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Earlier this month Phil Davis stated that he was a bit worried about fighting Glover Teixeira in Brazil because he was worried about biased judging. Today during a media scrum after the UFC 179 ticket sales, Davis said he was misquoted.
Woodley Wants Brown At Lawler vs. Hendricks II
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Since Tyron Woodley knocked out Dong Hyun Kim last Saturday at UFC Macau, fans have been hoping for a matchup between Woodley and Matt Brown. Earlier today Brown said that he thinks fans would prefer a fight against Carlos Condit, but wasn’t against a fight with Woodley.
Bobby Green Refusing To Do Interviews, Removes Himself From Social Media, Turns His Phone Off
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Bobby Green made some harsh allegations against Donald Cerrone yesterday, claiming Cowboy made racist comments towards him at the UFC Fan Expo, and then claiming Cowboy was groping women at the expo as well.
Aldo Slams Mendes: He Hasn't Evolved, And I'm Going To Beat Him Again
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
“He hasn’t fought anyone ranked, and I’ve been fighting all the challengers,” he said. “But I’m going back to the gym, get my strategy ready and defeat him one more time.”
Dana White Admits He Was Wrong For Removing UFC Macau Judge
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
This past Saturday there was some controversy when UFC President Dana White removed a UFC judge mid-card after the judge scored two bouts for the fighter many believed lost the fight.
Ronda Rousey Allegedly Broke Expendables 3 Producer's Rib During Filming
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
“I remember the first thing we shot with Ronda, I actually got beaten up”, said Hughes. “Ronda’s first time ever on camera was the scene with Sly at a bar, and she’s really super-nervous. I went up and said, “‘Well, what do you do before a big fight?” And she says, “I like to spar in my room. I get that nervous energy out.” And I said, “So you need to hit something? Let’s find something to hit.” And she said, “But I want to hit you.” She was like, “Put your arms up.” And I’m thinking, “Ronda’s just going to do this.” put my hands up, and she goes WHAM! Next day, I was getting dressed and my kids were there at the time, my 7-year-old daughter said “What’s that?” And I had this huge black mark. I had a broken rib. And I said, “I got beaten up by an actress.”
Did Jose Aldo's Coach Tell Him To Shove Chad Mendes At The Staredowns?
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Jose Aldo’s head coach Dede Penderniras may have warned fans and media that Jose Aldo was going to amp up the trash talk against Chad Mendes prior to the staredowns to promote UFC 179.
Baszler Slams Critics: This Bout Will Be A Big F*** You To Everyone
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Shayna Baszler, one of Ronda Rousey’s stablemates, and a member of her ‘Four Horsewomen’ has a strong message for critics who doubt her abilities.
Andre Fili Out Of Fight Night 50, Chas Skelly Set To Step In
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Fan favorite Andre ‘Touchy’ Fili has been forced to withdraw from his UFC Fight Night 50 bout against Sean Soriano.
UFC Presents T.J. Dillashaw: Fearless Debuting Tonight On FS1
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
The UFC is running a special TV show called T.J. Dillashaw – Fearless, which will air on Fox Sports 1 tonight at 7 P.M. ET.Below is the promo for the special.
BREAKING: Stephan Bonnar Inks Deal With Bellator, Promises To 'Free The MMA World Of Tito Ortiz'
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
Fan favorite, and one of the men involved in arguably the greatest fight of all time, Stephan Bonnar has come out of retirement and signed with Bellator, in order to hopefully fulfill a grudge match against Tito Ortiz.
UFC 180 Ticket Prices Surprisingly Low: $27 In The Door, $535 Cageside
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
UFC 180, which will be the first time the UFC holds a card in Mexico, will feature a main event bout between TUF: Latin America coaches Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum. The event will take place November 15th at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. The tickets for the event will go on sale at 10 A.M. CT today.
UFC Fight Night 49 'Fight Motion' Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - August 27, 2014
UFC Fight Night 49 last Saturday saw five stoppages in the main card alone. The UFC has since brought us the highlights from the ‘Phantom Cam’.
After Internal Review, UFC Finds Dana White In "Breach" For Removing Judge in China
BJPENN.COM News - August 26, 2014
Over the weekend, UFC President Dana White removed a UFC Fight Night 48 judge from his duties, after the UFC boss didn’t approve of his scores.
QUICK TWITT | Cormier Training Hard For Jones, Getting Blasted In Sparring
BJPENN.COM News - August 26, 2014
UFC 182 headliner, Daniel Cormier is prepping for his upcoming title fight against the current P4P king, Jon Jones.