UFC NEWS
Pat Miletich's Hall Of Fame Induction Speech
BJPENN.COM News - July 8, 2014
This past Sunday, UFC legend Pat Miletich was inducted into the UFC Hall Of Fame, below are excerpts from his induction speech, which you can watch here courtesy of MMAFighting.com.
2014 Phantom Cam Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - July 8, 2014
The first half of 2014 is over, and the UFC’s ‘Fight Motion’ brings you all the best action again in super slow motion with the ‘phantom cam’. Check it out below:
Rousey Announces She Needs Surgery Following UFC 175
BJPENN.COM News - July 8, 2014
Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey announced during the post fight press conference of UFC 175 that she will have to undergo a fairly minor knee surgery for chronic injuries that have plagued her since she tore her ACL when she was 16.
UFC 175 Medical Suspensions, Weidman, Rousey Potentially Out Until 2015
BJPENN.COM News - July 8, 2014
The UFC’s biggest card of the year, UFC 175, took place this past Saturday, and the medical suspensions are rather extensive, with both Chris Weidman and Ronda Rousey potentially out until January of 2015. Check out the full list below:
Berish Tears ACL And MCL In Submission Loss To Drysdale
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
Keith Berish was in the midst of making his UFC debut this past Sunday against Jiu-Jitsu ace Robert Drysdale when Berish blew out his knee while Drysdale had his back. Berish explained what happened on the UnderGround saying:
Dana White Changes Argument Against Cris Cyborg
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
UFC President Dana White was asked about signing Invicta FC champion Cris Cyborg Santos, but this time Dana flipped the question back at the media members that were there. Dana asked them if they thought he should sign Cyborg, and unsurprisingly all but one media member thought Dana should sign Cyborg.
Camozzi Apologizes To Fans, Calls Out Akiyama
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
Chris Camozzi dropped a decision loss to Bruno Santos this past Saturday at the UFC 175 prelims. Camozzi was outwrestled by Santos, who repeatedly took Camozzi down and won the fight by ‘laying and praying’. Camozzi apologized to the fans after the fight in an interview with MMAJunkie saying:
Longo Slams Belfort: Man Up And Play By The Rules
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
Chris Weidman’s coach Ray Longo took a shot at UFC middleweight Vitor Belfort in an interview with Ariel Helwani following Weidman’s win at UFC 175 saying:
Brazilian Fighter Suffers Anderson Silva Style Leg Break
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
A Brazilian fighter suffered an Anderson Silva style leg break this past weekend. Check out the graphic footage below if you can stomach it.
Cat Zingano Hits 14 Second Flying Armbar In JiuJitsu Tournament
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
‘Alpha’ Cat Zingano hit a flying armbar at Grapplers Quest JiuJitsu tournament this past weekend on a surgically repaired knee. Check out the awesome footage below:
PHOTO | Dominick Cruz And TJ Dillashaw Face Off At UFC Expo
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
Dominick Cruz, who was stripped of his bantamweight belt last year, had a staredown with TJ Dillashaw at the UFC Fan Expo this past weekend in what was surely a tense moment.
Chael Sonnen "Laying Low" Post Retirement
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
UFC middleweight, and two time title challenger Chael Sonnen has apparently been “laying low” and enjoying his money according to UFC President Dana White, who spoke with Sonnen recently.
UFC 175 Payouts, Weidman Tops The List
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
UFC 175 took place this past weekend with an action packed card that saw a potential Fight Of The Year candidate between Lyoto Machida and middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Fight Breaks Out On Set Of TUF 20
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
The first ever all-female cast of The Ultimate Fighter has started filming, and apparently things already got heated between two female strawweights. During the TUF 19 post fight press conference, a media member asked Dana White if Felice Herrig had almost been kicked off the show for starting a fight. UFC President Dana White responded with:
Jens Pulver Confirms Retirement
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
Leading up to the TUF 19 finale last night, another UFC legend decided to hang up their gloves, former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver has decided to officially announce his retirement.
TUF 19 Finale Draws A Large Gate For BJ Penn vs. Frankie Edgar
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
Last week UFC President Dana White informed media members that the UFC would have a $175 million dollar effect on Las Vegas over this past weekend. With UFC 175, the TUF 19 Finale, and the UFC Fan Expo, it was a big weekend for the UFC.
Dana White Reacts To Penn's Loss: Fighting Is A Young Man's Game
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
After watching the TUF Finale, UFC President Dana White spoke to Ariel Helwani about BJ Penn’s loss to Frankie Edgar. In case you missed it, check it out below:
Frankie Edgar: Beating BJ Penn Was Bittersweet
BJPENN.COM News - July 7, 2014
After defeating BJ Penn in the TUF 19 finale, Frankie Edgar spoke to the broadcasting crew about how defeating BJ Penn was bittersweet. In case you missed it, check it out here: