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VIDEO | Countdown To 'UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann' (Full Replay)
BJPENN.COM News - February 20, 2014
Women’s bantamweight champion has conquered everything the UFC has thrown her way. But she now faces her stiffest test to date against former Olympic wrestler Sara McMann. McMann has the credentials but will she be the one to stop Rousey’s armbar?
PHOTO | Ronda Rousey's Official UFC 170 Walkout T Collection
BJPENN.COM News - February 20, 2014
Are you a Ronda Rousey fan? If so, her official UFC 170 UFC gear is up and ready for purchase. The UFC bantamweight champion faces Sarah McMann this weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cummins on Cormier bout: "9 days is perfect"
BJPENN.COM News - February 20, 2014
By Evan Stoumbelis Daniel Cormier’s new opponent for this Saturday’s UFC 170, Pat Cummins spoke to Fox Sports 1 media members at UFC 170’s open workouts on Wednesday about his 9 day long training camp, and how prepared he is for the biggest fight of his career.
VIDEO | Sarah McMann's UFC 170 Pre-Fight Media Scrum (Full Replay)
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Today in Vegas Sarah McMann and the gathered media conducted a pre-fight media scrum to promote this weekend’s UFC 170 pay-per-view event. The full session is embedded above. Enjoy!
VIDEO | Ronda Rousey's UFC 170 Pre-Fight Media Scrum (Full Replay)
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Today in Vegas Ronda Rousey and the gathered media conducted a pre-fight media scrum to promote this weekend’s UFC 170 pay-per-view event. The full session is embedded above. Enjoy!
Matt Hughes & Matt Serra Agree To Fight?
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Back in 2009 Matt Hughes and Matt Serra engaged in a ‘Fight of the Night’ earning battle. The two former champions fought to a very close decision that swung the way of Hughes.
PHOTO | Joe Rogan - Then & Now
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Left Photo: UFC 12, Feb. 1997 | Right Photo: UFC 169, Feb. 2014 UfC commentator, Joe Rogan started his career with the UFC back at UFC 12, in 1997. Fast forward 17 years and Joe has long stepped away from fighter interviews backstage and is now known as one of the best fight callers in the business.
Cormier Admits Lack Of Discipline To Blame For 2008 Olympic Withdrawal
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
In 2008 Daniel Cormier was one of the front-runners to walk away with Olympic gold. After struggling to make weight, the MMA Star was forced to back out of the competition for health reasons.
UFC 170's Demian Maia: 'Experience beats typical fighters like Rory MacDonald'
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
“He has a good jiu-jitsu. That’s not his strongest weapon, but he’s the typical modern fighter. He knows how to do everything. He has a good jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai, and good wrestling. He’s the new generation. He’s an excellent athlete. He has many things to prove and I’m happy to fight him. I know that a win over him brings great rewards. I’m fighting for a long time, not only in MMA but also jiu-jitsu, so I expect that my experience will make the difference in this fight.” In an interview with MMAFighing.com, UFC 170 fighter Demian Maia, touched on his edge in experience over Rory MacDonald.
PHOTO | NFL's Ray Lewis Training With Belfort & The Blackzilians
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Yesterday, through his official Instagram, UFC middleweight title challenger Vitor Belfort, showed off the latest resident over at the Blackzilian’s camp in South Florida. In the photo, the retired Baltimore Raven, Ray Lewis, is seen with Belfort and the Blackzilian coaching staff.
UFC 170's Ronda Rousey: "I'm willing to die in there"
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
“On paper, she’s an amazing athlete, and athletically you could say we’re very close to equals, and that’s why people are so excited about this fight. But I think that I’m more of a fighter than she is. I can tell that this title is not as important to her as it is to me. She has a kid at home, and she has to go home to that kid. I can afford to be selfish, where she can’t. I’m willing to die in there, and she can’t.” It’s fight week, and I can’t seem to wonder why you guys aren’t more interested in what, UFC 170 headliner Ronda Rousey, has to say…
May's UFC Fight Night event in Cincinnati gets Soa Palelei vs. Ruan Potts
Chris Taylor - February 19, 2014
UFC officials recently announced that the promotion will return to Cincinnati this May for a ‘Fight Night’ event.
GSP Speaks Out: 'I'm Not Afraid Of Dana White', Still Set On 'Attacking The System'
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
What Credentials Georges? In a recent interview with Michael Landsberg of TSN’s Off The Record, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, talked about his newfound mission in life. Cleaning up the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
Wand Blasts Sonnen: 'Maybe He Needs TRT Because He Can't Get It Up'
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
“If he needs that (TRT), what can I say? I thought about using it, but my wife told me she would ask for a divorce, so I said I wouldn’t. People say he only has one ball, so if he has to use it maybe he can’t get it up. He showed who he really is against Rashad. He goes in there wanting to quit. When I push him, his spirit will want to go back home. I’ll focus on training the game from the bottom, to sweep and get on top. I won’t train too much on my takedown defense. If he takes me down, I’ll attack to submit or sweep.”
VIDEO | Ronda Goes 'Beastmode' While Shadowboxing - MUST WATCH!!!
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Alright so, after watching this video, I think it’s safe to say that UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, has been working on her stand-up. While she’s known for her grappling prowess, ending 100% of her fights with an arm bar submission, many want to see the champ stand and bang.
Quarry Continues: Dana Tips Servers More Than He Pays Fighters
BJPENN.COM News - February 19, 2014
Until all fighters are worth millions (never going to happen) the topic of fighter pay will always be here. I mean, who’s really happy with what they make for a living? More is always better.