UFC NEWS
First Person Video Of Crazy Dublin Crowd During McGregor's Weigh-In
BJPENN.COM News - July 23, 2014
In this video posted by TapouT beverages on their official Facebook page we can see the Dublin crowd going absolutely crazy while their hometown hero Conor McGregor weighs in on the scale and briefly staring down Diego Brandao before things escalate. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
Robbie Lawler "Not Worried About The Belt Right Now"
BJPENN.COM News - July 23, 2014
UFC welterweight Robbie Lawler will fight Matt Brown this Saturday at UFC on Fox 12 to determine who will fight Johny Hendricks for the welterweight title. Lawler spoke to Fox Sports about why he isn’t worried about winning the belt right now.
Anderson Silva Looking Scary While Sparring
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva can be seen in this video he posted on his Instagram of himself looking terrifyingly scary while doing some boxing sparring, check it out:
TJ Dillashaw Confident He Can Beat Barao "Ten Out Of Ten Times"
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is currently prepping for his first title defense against the man he took the belt from last month, Renan Barao. After decimating Barao in their first encounter, Dillashaw is confident he can beat Barao 10 out of 10 times. He spoke with Sexto Round about the UFC 177 rematch.
Jones vs. Gustafsson II To Take Place At MGM Grand In Vegas
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
UFC President Dana White said in an official statement today made by the UFC that the rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 178 on September 27th will in fact take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This news comes some time after the UFC announced the event would be held in Las Vegas, but they had not announced a venue prior to today.
Matt Brown Silences Haters: "F*** You If You Don't Like It"
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
UFC on Fox 12 headliner Matt Brown spoke with Fox Sports in a podcast he did where he spoke about some of the negativity and hate that has been directed towards him and how he overlooks it.
Tyrone Spong Gunning For UFC Gold
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Dana White told media members after UFC Dublin that Tyrone Spong had asked for one UFC fight, but just one. Now Spong seems to have changed his mind in this video with The UnderGround’s Jonathan Shrager.
Ian McCall: I Pose The Biggest Threat To Demetrious Johnson
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
UFC Flyweight Ian McCall is coming off an excellent performance against Brad Pickett at UFC Fight Night Dublin. After the bout McCall was asked who he would like to fight next, to which he replied with the fair answer: Demetrious Johnson.
Bermudez Disses Guida: His Best Days Are Over
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Dennis Bermudez has been on a tear of the featherweight division as of late, he has won six straight fights in a row, and will look to increase that streak at UFC on Fox 12 this weekend against Clay Guida. Despite that, Bermudez and his camp were looking to fight someone better and higher in the rankings than Guida. Bermudez explained what he meant on The MMA Hour yesterday saying:
Dana White Says He Is No Closer To Reaching A Deal With Nick Diaz
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
UFC President Dana White spoke to media members following UFC Fight Night Dublin, and the question was asked if Nate Diaz was worth the investment, White doesn’t think so, but does think Nate’s older brother Nick is.
Slightly Out Of Shape Jon Jones Cooling Off Outdoors
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Jon Jones posted the following video on his official Instagram of himself looking slightly out of shape, and cooling off in his backyard with a garden hose. While Jones by no means looks like he is totally out of shape, it is a different look for the 205 pound champ, who always steps into the Octagon in peak physical condition. Fans can be sure to expect a very tough Jones in the Octagon in September when he rematches his greatest threat, Alexander Gustafsson. Check it out: Jonnybones: Got so wet cooling down my #Germanshepherds, I thought Id just bring a bar of #IrishSpring out #AbsComingSoon
Overeem Calls For A Title Shot Against Winner Of Velasquez vs. Werdum
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Alistair Overeem will be stepping into the Octagon to square off against Ben Rothwell in September, and he hopes a win over Rothwell will get him a title shot against the winner of Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum.
Amanda Nunes Looks To KO Zingano And Take Rousey's Belt
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Amanda Nunes believes extending her win streak to 3 with a win over Cat Zingano in September will put her in the running for a shot at Ronda Rousey’s bantamweight title. Nunes spoke with MMAFighting.com to talk about how she is going to prove she is ready for a shot against Rousey.
Matt Brown's Strategy To Win, Is To Not Think About It
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Matt Brown is coming up on the most important fight of his life this Saturday against Robbie Lawler, but he is also coming off of a string of 7 of the best performances of his life. The Immortal spoke with MMAJunkie to talk about why the best strategy for winning a fight, is to not think about winning.
RUMOR: Ronda Rousey's Ex Training Cat Zingano
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Cat Zingano will be making her return to the UFC in September to fight Amanda Nunes. Should Zingano win, she will be given a title shot at bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. A member of the UnderGround stumbled across a picture Zingano had posted on her personal Twitter of herself and her son along with two coaches, including Ronda Rousey’s ex – Henry Akins.
PHOTO | Overeem Looking Lean And Mean At 250lbs
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Alistair Overeem is gearing up for his fight against Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 50 on September 8th. In preparation for the bout Overeem moved his camp to Jackson Winkeljohn in Albuquerque New Mexico. Over the course of his training camp so far we have seen several photos of Overeem looking much more lean than he has recently, causing us to beg the question ‘is Overeem planning a drop to 205?’. Last night The Reem posted a picture on Instagram of himself after a hard training session, where he weighed in at 250 pounds. Check it out.
GSP Getting Physical Therapy On Injured Leg
BJPENN.COM News - July 22, 2014
Former UFC welterweight champion Geroges St. Pierre can be seen in this video posted by MMANation.com receiving Tecar therapy at Kessler clinic in Southern California. For those that don’t know Tecar therapy is one of the most groundbreaking and interesting rehab techniques currently used today. Basically through the gel that is applied, a plate that is attached to St. Pierre’s foot, and the tool being used to apply the gel, electrical signals are sent through the tissue to reactivate channels that have become inactive due to the injury. Pretty cool right? Check it out below