UFC NEWS
Drinking Gasoline Changed Alex White's Life
BJPENN.COM News - July 15, 2014
Alex White is fighting tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller. However that may not be the hardest thing White will go through in his life. The undefeated fighter spoke with USA Today about how drinking gasoline and being bullied ultimately motivated White.
Jessica Andrade vs. Valerie Letourneau Added To FN 51
BJPENN.COM News - July 15, 2014
Jessica Andrade and Valerie Letourneau are now scheduled to meet at UFC Fight Night 51 in Brazil on September 13th.
PHOTO | Bigfoot And JDS Holding Hands During Lunch
BJPENN.COM News - July 15, 2014
Antonio Bigfoot Silva and Junior Dos Santos had lunch yesterday and got this interesting little picture. Check it out:
A Look Back at B.J. Penn's Amazing Mixed Martial Arts Career
Chris Taylor - July 14, 2014
Former UFC lightweight & welterweight champion B.J. Penn retired from the sport of mixed martial arts, this following his third career loss to Frankie Edgar, which he suffered on July 6th at the TUF 19 Finale in Las Vegas.
Bigfoot Disses Arlovski, Says He Will Knock Him Out
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
Antonio Bigfoot Silva will be making his UFC return in September against Andrei Arlovski in his native country of Brazil. Bigfoot spoke with MMAFighting.com about the fight and how this time around, he wants to finish Arlovski.
Chris Weidman Wants Belfort, If He Can Pass A Drug Test
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC Middleweight Chris Weidman spoke with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour about his injuries leading up to his bout with Lyoto Machida, as well as his desire to fight Vitor Belfort if The Phenom can pass a drug test.
James Te Huna To Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Possibly Out For A Year
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC middleweight James Te Huna is still reeling from his submission loss to Nate Marquardt on June 28th. However, the New Zealand native will now have to undergo shoulder surgery and will likely be out for a year. Te Huna spoke with Stuff.co.nz.
Justin Edwards vs. Yancy Medieros Booked For UFC 177
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
Lightweights Justin Edwards and Yancy Medieros are slated to fight at UFC 177 in Sacramento, California on August 30th, in a bout that is crucial for both fighters UFC career’s.
Amanda Nunes '100% Sure' She Can Beat Rousey
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
Amanda Nunes will be fighting Cat Zingano at UFC 178 in September. The fight will serve as Zingano’s return to the UFC after a layoff that lasted over a year due to a knee injury.
Chael Sonnen Must Testify Under Oath At NSAC Hearing
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
Chael Sonnen’s ongoing troubles with the NSAC continue. After an initial hearing, it was announced that Sonnen would have a hearing at a later date, where he could formally appeal his suspension. Today the Nevada Deputy Attorney General spoke to MMAJunkie.com about the situation via email.
Matt Brown Highlight Video: 'You Can't Shut Me Down'
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
In just 12 days, Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler will square off in a pivotal welterweight match-up that will determine who will fight Johny Hendricks for the Welterweight strap. To get you ready for the highly anticipated bout, someone threw together this awesome video of Matt’s highlights throughout his career.
Tarec Saffiedine Calls Out Rory MacDonald, Eyes Fall Return
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
Former Strikeforce Welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine successfully made his Octagon debut in August when he picked up a decision win over Hyun Gyu Lim in a fight of the night performance. After that Saffiedine was expected to fight Jake Ellenberger at UFC 172, however Saffiedine pulled out of the bout with an injury. Now eyeing a fall return, Saffiedine spoke with MMAJunkie about his return to the Octagon, and even called out Rory MacDonald.
Anthony Johnson Blasts Blackzilian Teammates
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
Anthony Rumble Johnson took to his personal Facebook to put his Blackzilian teammates on blast for talking behind his back. The message, which is visible only to Rumble’s Facebook friends, was screenshot by our friends over at Bloodyelbow.com
Dana White Facing Obstacles Before Signing Gina Carano
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC President Dana White said this past weekend that he would reach a deal with Gina Carano this week to sign to legendary WMMA pioneer to a UFC contract to fight Ronda Rousey. However according to Jeremy Botter, a source close to Carano, there are some obstacles that Dana White will have to overcome.
REPLAY! Watch Cerrone Put Melvin Guillard to Sleep!
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller takes place this Wednesday in Atlantic City. To get fans pumped up for the event, The UFC would like to take a look back to UFC 150 back in 2012 where Donald Cerrone fought back from the brink of defeat to knock out Melvin Guillard.
Jon Jones And Greg Jackson Creeped Out By Tim Kennedy's Strange Obsession
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy has a strange obsession that creeps out coach Greg Jackson and teammate Jon Jones. Watch the video to find out what Tim’s obsession is.
Ronda Rousy Brutally Throws Opponent In Jiu-Jitsu Competition
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey posted the following video to her Instagram of her competing in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament back in 2009 where we can see Ronda using her Judo skills to throw her opponent, who unsuccessfully tries to pull guard.
UFC Fight Night 51 Picks Up Four Bouts
BJPENN.COM News - July 14, 2014
UFC Fight Night 51, which takes place in Brazil has picked up four bouts as of today.