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BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Dana White announced earlier today that Anderson Silva would be making his UFC return against Nick Diaz on January 31st, however initially no further details were given.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Alexander Gustafsson was supposed to fight Jon Jones at UFC 178 in September in one of the most highly anticipated rematches in recent times. However The Mauler was forced to pull out of the fight with a nagging knee injury. Alex posted the following message on his personal Facebook:

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

This past Saturday fans saw a great night of fights headlined by Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler that saw Lawler crowned as the #1 contender to fight Johny Hendricks. In the co-main event we saw Anthony Rumble Johnson dominate Lil Nog en route to an sub 1-minute performance. Check out the highlights in super slow motion courtesy of the phantom cam.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Diego Sanchez responded to some harsh comments made by UFC’s Conor McGregor, who called Sanchez a “brain-dead, stuttering fool.” who “belongs in Bellator with the rest of the has-beens.”

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier will face the toughest challenge of his career when he faces Jon Jones at UFC 178 for the light heavyweight strap.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC Fight Night 51, which will serve as the UFC’s return to Brazil has just picked up two more bouts.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

The fight everyone has been asking for will take place on January 31st 2015. Anderson Silva will make his return to the Octagon to fight Nick Diaz in what will also serve as Diaz’s return to the Octagon.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Top ranked featherweight Frankie Edgar isn’t content just sitting and waiting for Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes to fight to find out whether he or Cub Swanson will get a title shot. He would rather fight Cub and let the winner get a shot at the title.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC women’s bantamweight Jessamyn Duke, who is training partners with Ronda Rousey, was rocking the UFC title belt while at a promotional event yesterday. Check it out:

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Joe ‘Diesel’ Riggs was set to make his return to the UFC at UFC Fight Night 51 against Paulo Thiago. However in an unfortunate turn of events Riggs was accidentally shot while cleaning a pistol in his home in Arizona and rushed to a nearby hospital.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Ali Bagautinov faced Demetrious Johnson last month in a one sided fight that saw Johnson retain his flyweight strap. After the fight it was discovered that Bagautinov tested positive for EPO, which is a PED that enhances endurance.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier has been trading barbs back and forth with champion Jon Jones via social media, mainly Twitter, since their bout was first announced.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

Yesterday UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier invited champion Jon Jones to target his injured LCL in their bout at UFC 178 in September.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC featherweight Dennis Siver will be returning from a suspension to face Robert Whiteford in Sweden at UFC Fight Night 53, which takes place October 4th from Stockholm Sweden.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may be fighting Daniel Cormier at UFC 178 instead of Alexander Gustafsson, but that hasn’t stopped Jones from dissing Gustafsson on his own Instagram. The following photo was posted on Gustafsson’s Instagram on July 18th, however Jones dissed The Mauler on it last night. Check out the original picture, followed by the picture with Jones’ comment:

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

This past Saturday fight fans saw a new welterweight title challenger crowned when Robbie Lawler defeated Matt Brown via unanimous decision. In the co-main event we saw Anthony Johnson continue his reign of domination with a quick KO win over Lil Nog.

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is practicing his flying knees for his fight with Daniel Cormier, and looking pretty deadly while doing so. Check it out:

BJPENN.COM News - July 29, 2014

UFC welterweight Matt Brown is fresh off a loss against Robbie Lawler this past Saturday at UFC on Fox 12, however that didn’t stop him from having a proud dad moment as he posted the following video with the caption: Like father, like son… #futurechamps