UFC NEWS
T.J. Dillashaw Refuses To Be A "Diva Champion"
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw spoke to Fox Sports about his plans for his reign as the champion of the 135 pound division. Yesterday news broke that the UFC was targeting UFC 177 for a Barao vs. Dillashaw rematch, T.J. commented on it today saying:
UFC Will Have $175 Million Impact On Las Vegas This Week
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC President Dana White spoke to Yahoo! Sports today to talk about the current state of the UFC. During the discussion, talks shifted to the upcoming weekend of fights which features UFC 175 where Chris Weidman will defend his middleweight strap against Lyoto Machida, and Ronda Rousey will defend her bantamweight strap against Alexis Davis. The following day at the TUF 19 Finale, BJ Penn will make his return to the cage against Frankie Edgar for a third time. That, on top of the UFC Fan Expo, which is expected to have an estimated 25,000 visitors, which takes place tomorrow and Saturday, will combine to have a $175 million dollar economic effect on Las Vegas.
White Silences Critics: Business Has Never Been Better
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC President Dana White spoke to Yahoo! Sports recently about the current state of the UFC, and how the business is doing exceptional, regardless of what the fans think.
Rory MacDonald Responds To Saffiedine's Callout
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald responded to a callout made by the former Strikeforce welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine on UFC Tonight saying:
TUF 20: Pettis vs. Melendez Cast Revealed
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
The full lineup of women competing on TUF season 20 to become the UFC’s inaugural strawweight champion has been revealed.
Chris Dempsey Replaces Lawlor at Fight Night 46
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
Ilir Latifi will get to welcome UFC newcomer Chris Dempsey to the cage at UFC Fight Night 46. Dempsey got the call to replace an injured Tom Lawlor and accepted the bout earlier today.
McMann vs. Murphy Set For Fight Night 47
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
The UFC announced today that former women’s bantamweight title challenger Sara McMann will get to welcome UFC newcomer Lauren Murphy to the cage at UFC Fight Night 47 in Maine next month.
Davis Wants Quentin Tarantino To Walk Her To The Cage - What?
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Alexis Davis has been doing her rounds with the media today in preparation for her fight with Ronda Rousey this Saturday at UFC 175. Today Davis gave the following request for what she would like to have happen on the way to the cage:
Vitor Belfort Has The Best Voicemail Ever
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC middleweight Vitor Belfort has quite possibly the greatest voicemail ever. Check it out below courtesy of The Phenom’s Instagram.
Shonie Carter Campaigns For Sonnen's Position On Fox
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
Mr. International, a kickboxing and MMA veteran, is campaigning via his personal Facebook to replace Chael Sonnen as an analyst and color commentator on Fox. Check it out below:
Davis Talks Strategy, Why Rousey Has Been So Successful
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
Alexis Davis, who is challenging Ronda Rousey’s bantamweight title on Saturday night spoke to the media today about why Ronda Rousey has been so successful so far, saying it’s because “she doesn’t give people time to think.”. Check out the full interview below:
Weidman Has No Doubts That He's Better Than Silva
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is getting ready for his second title defense this Saturday against Lyoto Machida, but during an interview with the media Weidman said he has no doubts that he is better than former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva, whom he beat two times.
Takanori Gomi vs. Myles Jury Added To Fight Night 52
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
FOXSports.com has reported that UFC Fight Night 52, which will serve as the UFC’s return to Japan, will now play host to Takanori Gomi vs. Myles Jury, however no contracts have been signed.
Struve: My best years are coming up!
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2014
UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve (25-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) returns to the octagon this Saturday night when he meets Matt Mitrione (7-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) on the UFC 175 main card.
Rousey Doesn't Understand Why People Are Offended By Her Confidence
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey spoke to MMAJunkie today during an interview about why she doesn’t understand how people are offended by her confidence.
Faber Pumped For Caceras Fight: I'm Not Scared Of Anything
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
When it was announced that Urijah Faber, a three time UFC title challenger, and former WEC champion would fight Alex Caceras at UFC 175, many MMA fans were left scratching their heads. Despite Caceras coming off a big win over a previously undefeated Sergio Pettis, “Bruce Leeroy” just hasn’t fought the caliber of opponents Faber has, but Urijah Faber doesn’t care about that.
Struve's Heart Condition Overlooked 4 Years Ago
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
Stefan Struve will make his return to the UFC this Saturday against Matt Mitrione, after suffering a broken jaw to Mark Hunt, Struve was diagnosed with a leaky aortic valve which causes blood to back up into his heart, and can ultimately lead to and enlarged heart and eventually heart failure.
Stefan Struve Cleared To Postpone Career Ending Surgery
BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2014
UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve will be making his return to the Octagon this Saturday. After suffering a broken jaw against Mark Hunt, it was detected that ‘The Skyscraper’ had a leaky aortic valve, and blood was leaking back into his heart, leading to Struve’s body only getting about 70% of the blood it needs, causing fatigue and high blood pressure, which could have led to an enlarged heart and ultimately heart failure.