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BJPENN.COM News - February 26, 2014

See Renato “interview” combat sports celebrities such as Kenny Florian, Bas Rutten, Rener Gracie, and more…

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

Former UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, came out and admitted to having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and explained that his obsession with being a better martial artist was driving him crazy. Hit play above to check it out for yourself!

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

Anderson Silva’s recovery has been well documented thus far and today it looks like he reached a new milestone. Here’s the video:

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

UFC officials have just released the official event poster for the upcoming ‘TUF Nations Finale’ event.

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

Bellator MMA, the world’s largest global tournament based mixed martial arts promotion and Monster Energy, the world’s leading energy drink company, announced today a new multi-year relationship making Monster Energy the “Official Energy Drink Partner” of Bellator. On Friday, February 28th, live on Spike TV, the alliance formally kicks off during Bellator’s Season 10 Premiere from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. Monster Energy will be strategically integrated throughout the Bellator live event experience. Monster will own highly visible inventory inside the Bellator cage and activate at various consumer touch points in-arena. In addition, Monster is extending their Monster Girl program with a marquee position in sponsoring the Bellator Girls.

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

Vitor Belfort is sprucing up ahead of his UFC 173 main event opposite, Chris Weidman. His words:

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

“I think he went too far, too long, and mentally, it’s not feasible. You go home, you get ready for the next workout, and then it’s back to the gym the next day. There’s no balance in your life, and it’s going to weigh on you mentally. It’s a never-ending life of discipline and rushing. There’s no time to enjoy life in his lifestyle. “You do it competitively, you’re going to do it to the point where you hate it. You’re going to do it to the point to where you’ve had enough, and there’s still more work to be done, and you have to do it. When you do it for life and for fun and you’ve had enough, you can go home.” “I think what Georges did was right. He lives a life of extremes, but you can only do it for a period of time. Nobody’s ever taken it to that extreme. It’s a question of will; you can’t force that on somebody. Georges did it for too long, and he needs a mental break.

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2014

Recently UFC President Dana White discussed the time Machida beat Tito Ortiz inside the Octagon. It was during that discussion that White admitted to giving Lyoto a special bonus after the win due to White’s special dislike for Ortiz and his happiness at the defeat.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

“I don’t really like the way she carries herself. I don’t think she’s a good role model for women. I think that women should empower each other and give each other a little pat on the back. I’ve personally been talked about by her, and I don’t even know her. I’ve met her twice. She said a couple things in her Maxim interview. A lot of people pointed it out to me, but I didn’t really acknowledge it. She’s paving the way for women’s MMA, and I’ve made being a UFC Octagon Girl into a career. She should definitely recognize that and be nice.”

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

“We need to know how to handle the criticism. You dedicate and suffer a lot to showcase your technique and ability, things that few people can do, and some people say you’re laying back. It’s tough, but I don’t care about this. If you lose, no one will remember you, but if you’re the champion they will always remember you. I want to keep winning, no matter what. The [pound-for-pound] ranking is fucking useless, and I don’t care about it or anything people put on (about it). The best pound-for-pound fighter is (Cain) Velasquez because he beats all of them. If they put him against me, he’d beat me. That’s how it works for me. The best is that one that beats everybody. I don’t care about the rankings.” In a recent interview with The Brazilian Press, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, touched on a gripe he has with the UFC Boss, Mr. Dana White.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

gam·ble /ˈgambəl/ verb 1. play games of chance for money; bet. 2. take risky action in the hope of a desired result. That’s right! I totally just started out this story with the definition of ‘gamble’ … Because that’s exactly what Gilbert Melendez did last week and it paid off for him in a major way.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

With the every growing popularity of Women’s MMA and the ongoing hunger for a Cyborg vs. Rousey title clash, Cris has made it a point to stop hindering her eventual move to the UFC.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

Maybe I should start a weekly BJPENN.COM column and call it ‘Baroni Beef’, because I feel like this sort of thing has happened before.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced last night that No. 2 ranked lightweight contender Gilbert Melendez has agreed to a new contract with the organization. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Melendez will now coach against UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis on season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter. The two will then meet for the UFC lightweight title later this year. The show, which will begin filming in May and premiere on FOX Sports 1 on Sept. 10, features the launch of the UFC women’s 115-pound weight class. The winner of this season of The Ultimate Fighter will be crowned the UFC strawweight division’s inaugural champion.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

CM Punk was seen cage side last weekend at UFC 170 with the UFC boss himself, Dana White.

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

Oh Nick…

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

Ouch!!

BJPENN.COM News - February 24, 2014

Newly turned light-heavyweight fighter, Daniel Cormier, has never shied away from his love for Popeyes Chicken.