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Heyman: 'A 100% Lesnar Would Have Been Untouchable'
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
“I think with all due respect to the rest of the division, I think Cain Velasquez is by far the most dominant heavyweight in UFC today. As a champion, I think he’s a noteworthy champion because I think he’s going to clean out the entire division. That being said, Cain Velasquez stepped in the cage with Junior Dos Santos when Cain wasn’t at 100 percent and he got knocked out in under 90 seconds. If that’s not a demonstration of what happens when you enter the Octagon at less than 100 percent, I don’t know what is. Brock Lesnar entered the Octagon against these people, Shane Carwin, even against Randy Couture, against Frank Mir, against Alistair Overeem, against Cain Velasquez at far less than 100 percent. “Anything you saw him do, he did as an unhealthy man competing at the very top level on the face of the planet. Imagine what he could have done if he was 100-percent healthy.” “If Brock Lesnar ever fought healthy in the UFC, I don’t see any fighter that could have touched him.”
Olympic Medalist McMann Gives Holm, Carano, Cyborg No Chance Against Rousey
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
“Carano and Holm, predominantly have stand up backgrounds. You’re in a cage, she’s going to get your hands on you, and I just don’t think that they have the takedown and throw defense they would need to stop her from going to the ground.” “When it goes to the ground, their strongest areas are gone. They would be put in dominant positions where she is far better than them.” “That’s what I feel about myself too. I spent a lifetime taking people off their feet. If I get my hands on you, I’m going to take you off your feet. I don’t care if you’ve done it for 6 months, or you’ve done it for 4 years. I’ve done it for 16, and I did it against the best people in the world.” “That would leave Cyborg, but I truly believe Cyborg cannot make that weight. I don’t think it’s going to happen. I don’t think she can do it, but if by some miracle, some way, she did, she’d be too sucked out. She can’t recover and be able to do it.”
WWE Wants Sonnen If TNA Makes Him An Offer
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
With his career in prize-fighting on the shelf, and his gig at FOX out-the-door, Chael P. Sonnen finds himself in an interesting predicament. He’s got fans, charisma, value, and no place to use it. During a recent talk on the “Talk is Jericho” podcast, Chael broke down how his pro-wrestling negotiations are going.
Shaq Responds To Dana White's Ice Bucket Challenge
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
The world is going banana’s over ALS awareness and the Ice Bucket Challenge. UFC President Dana White took to his challenge without question and called out Ronda Rousey, Lorenzo Fertitta and Shaquille O’Neal.(Click names for replays)
Rousey: "I've been operating on one leg pretty much for a couple of years"
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
“This was actually my 4th knee surgery, and my 3rd scope. I’ve had it much worse before. I tell people I’ll fight today. If they need a fight, I would do it today. It’s going to be scary when I come back at 100%. I’ve been operating on one leg pretty much for a couple of years. Now, it’s gone to a point that my range of motion and everything is better than it has been since I was 16.” “When I’m 100% back, I feel… No, I don’t feel sorry for people ever actually, never mind.”
Rockhold: Finishing Machida Makes A Big Statement
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
“Lyoto’s an amazing fighter and I have a lot of respect for him, too. You know that’s an interesting match up and I suggested it to Joe and the guys and I’d definitely be open to that fight. You know, potentially that would be fine, but personally I think I’d rather fight the winner of Jacare/Mousasi. They’re a little more intriguing of a match up. They’re more of a ‘solidify as a number one contender.’ Lyoto had a great fight with Weidman so I mean, going out there and putting a stamp on that fight, and you know, beating Lyoto and hopefully finishing him like Weidman couldn’t. That’d be a pretty big statement too. So you know, I’m definitely open to the fights. You know whatever the UFC wants to do.”
Lombard Wants MacDonald/Saffiedine Winner
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
Top UFC welterweight, Hector Lombard is campaigning for a title eliminator bout, against the winner of the upcoming Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine fight.
Dos Santos Given Release By UFC While Immune System Bounces Back From Hep. B
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
“His viral count is now at zero, which means he doesn’t have the disease anymore, but Nevada demands three positive results for antibodies and we’re still waiting for the last one. Doctors said that when you undergo a chemotherapy treatment like he did, the last one usually takes longer than the other ones, but he can’t fight until it does. “I find it a little extreme because there’s no viral count anymore. There’s no virus, he no longer transmits the disease, but I’m not a doctor and I can’t question the athletic commission, so we have to wait.” In a recent chat with MMAFighting.com’s Guilherme Cruz, standout Brazilian manager Alex Davis touched on the UFC’s newest heavyweight prospect in Geronimo dos Santos (pictured).
UFC Fight Night 53 lineup finalized with 11 bouts
Chris Taylor - August 14, 2014
The world famous octagon will return to Sweden for “UFC Fight Night 53,” an 11 bout fight card that takes place October 4 live from the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm.
Connor McGregor Wants To Fight In This Stadium
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
Brash UFC featherweight Conor McGregor has his sites set on Dublin’s 51,000 seat arena and UFC Boss Lorenzo Fertitta is on board.
Jon Jones: 'I'm just fake'
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
UFC Champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones is taking in his new persona of realness and spreading it throughout the world.
Chael Sonnen Breaks Down Aldo vs. Mendes II
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
Former UFC middleweight, Chael P. Sonnen breaks down the upcoming title fight between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes.
Gamburyan: 'Caraway doesn't want to fight, he's scared of me'
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
“Let me make this the right way, Bryan Caraway is not my dream fight. I promise you. He’s just another guy out there in my weight class, but I feel like people want me to fight him, fans want me to fight him. As a fighter I respect him, I think he’s got a lot of good techniques, he’s a good fighter and you know, I feel like he’s kinda scared of me. Which I don’t blame him. Am I bad match up for him? I’m a bad match up for everyone, I guarantee you. I’m not a good match up for anyone, but he’s being smart, he doesn’t wanna fight me, or he should have fought me because I’d be the biggest name that he ever fought. Who has he ever fought? I fought a lot of guys, and this guy thinks he fought better guys. He never fought a good guy, but again he’s not my dream fight. Is he the guy I’m looking up to? No, never. If it never happens, I’ll never ask for it. I called him out on Twitter, on Instagram, on Facebook, on Ariel Helwani’s show, and now here. So if it’s not happening, then why would I beg? Clearly the guy doesn’t wanna fight me, and I said I don’t blame him. So I have bigger and better talent at this weight class.” In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Manny Gamburyan discusses his rivalry with Bryan Caraway.
Randy Couture Breaks Down The UFC's Championship Landscape
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
Former UFC champion, Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture breaks down the UFC’s current champs and discusses his Expendables 3 castmate, Ronda Rousey.
FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Ross Pearson vs. Dennis Siver
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
Coming off his first UFC win, The Ultimate Fighter season 9 winner Ross Pearson looks to keep his win streak alive as he faces Dennis Siver, a kickboxing machine. Watch Pearson take on Gray Maynard in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Bangor.
Jon Jones Does Bruce Buffer, And He Does Him Well
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
Jon Jones suits up, enters the cage and announces some fights. Pretty cool!
Ortiz Does Good - Helps Children In Need
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2014
It has been a rough week few weeks for the world of MMA, but former UFC champ Tito Ortiz is out there, showing the world that we aren’t all bad!