UFC NEWS
Dana White Wanted Cain vs. JDS Stopped Sooner, Critical Of Ref and Corner
BJPENN.COM News - October 22, 2013
“I’m not a doctor, but that fight should have been stopped in the third round. I’m not a doctor, but let me tell you what I am: I’ve been around a lot of men who were too tough for their own good. And Junior dos Santos is one of those guys. I mean that with the utmost respect.” …
Wanderlei Silva to Coach Opposite Chael Sonnen on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3
bjpenndotcom - October 21, 2013
A long brewing rivalry between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva has been in the public eye for quite some time now. There have been messages on video blogs, rants on UFC Tonight, and even a scuffle at Mr. Olympia which received widespread criticism for Silva for bringing a camera crew along to the ‘spontaneous’ confrontation.
Aftermath: Cain Velasquez Posts Photo of Himself 2 Days After Defending Title
bjpenndotcom - October 21, 2013
UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez made defending his title look easy last Saturday, defeating Junior dos Santos by TKO in the fifth round of the conclusion of their trilogy. Cain did sustain a few bumps and bruises, however, which were evident during the post-fight press conference.
Dana White Claims BJ Penn is 'almost' On Weight Already
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
A few weeks ago we announced that BJ Penn will be returning to the cage as the UFC’s latest addition to their featherweight division. Having contested his last four-bouts at 170 pounds, MMA fans and pundits have been wondering how the former two-division champion will handle the cut down two weight classes.
Melendez Steals Contender Slot From T.J. Grant With UFC 166 Performance
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
Few fights have ever, or will ever live up to what was UFC 166’s Melendez vs. Sanchez fight. The two lightweight fighters threw down for 15-minutes straight until the eventual winner, Gilbert Melendez, got his hand raised.
Dana White: "I try so hard to like Roy Nelson"
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
“Contrary to popular belief, I try so hard to like Roy Nelson. It’s like I saw him backstage before I came out to talk to you guys. I was like, ‘What’s up Roy? You looked good. You lost weight,’ and this and that. Then I come out and hear the stupid s–t he said to you guys right before I walk out there.
Win Over George Sots Saved KJ Noons From Retirement
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
“It feels awesome, all this hard work. This was must-win. If I would have lost, I would have retired. If you can’t compete at the top, then why do it? It’s tough, I got the new baby. I got a job, too. Online real estate. I was doing that and training. It’s tough to do both. I can definitely build off this win for the next fight. If I’m not getting better, it’s time to hang it up.”
Cain Velasquez Done with Junior dos Santos After Dominating Once Again
bjpenndotcom - October 21, 2013
After the second consecutive meeting between UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos, it is clear that Velasquez knows exactly how to dominate the Brazilian, leaving little to question on who the superior fighter is. Velasquez has now seemingly put an indefinite hold to the ‘parallel careers’ discussion between the two, stating that he no longer wants to focus on more fights with dos Santos for the foreseeable future: “I was just focused on winning,” Velasquez said. “Who’s to say that in five years that we won’t fight again, but for a while, it will be done.”
VIDEO | UFC 166: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Fight Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
VIDEO | UFC 166: Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Fight Highlight
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
Highlights of Daniel Cormier’s win via unanimous decision over Roy Nelson from last weekend’s UFC 166 event in Houston, Texac.
VIDEO | UFC 166: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Shawn Jordan Fight Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
Highlights of Gabriel Gonzaga’s first-round TKO of Shawn Jordan last weekend at UFC 166 in Houston, Texas.
VIDEO | UFC 166: John Dodson vs. Darrell Montague Fight Highlights
BJPENN.COM News - October 21, 2013
FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 211: Nick LoBosco, Mike "Biggie" Rhodes, Michele Gutierrez, Marina Shafir
bjpenndotcom - October 20, 2013
This episode of FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is dedicated to friend of the show, Mr. Barry Meyer, a man who has done more for MMA then could ever by typed… Barry passed away on October 15, 2013. Barry was one half of the Meyer brother team that has ran the TUFF-N-UFF promotion in Vegas. Barry not only gave our host Anton Skoro a big boost in his MMA media career, but many of amateur fighters as well. Barry you will be missed and this is truly a tragedy for the MMA community, as well as the Meyer family.
Dana White Likes Velasquez vs Werdum On Super Bowl Card
bjpenndotcom - October 19, 2013
Cain Velasquez successfully defended his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Junior dos Santos for a second time, in yet another dominant performance. Velasquez stood his ground and tried his hardest to knock his opponent out, but Dos Santos ate every single strike and showed true grit and determination. After a one sided fight that even the UFC President Dana White believes should have been stopped in the third round, Cain Velasquez further solidified his legacy as one of the best heavyweight to grace the octagon.
UFC 166 Bonus Winners: Melendez/Sanchez, Dodson and Ferguson Take Home An Extra $60K
bjpenndotcom - October 19, 2013
Fight of the Night: Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez In what was a Fight of the Year candidate, both Melendez and Sanchez left it all in the octagon and the crowd enjoyed every single second of it. Melendez may have walked out with his hands raised, but Sanchez’s stock has only gone up after this bout. Knockout of the Night: John Dodson John Dodson started off the card with an amazing knockout against Darrell Montague that sent Montague crashing face first to the canvas. John Dodson’s striking game looked to have improved and he is on the top of his game.
UFC 166 RESULTS: Melendez Defeats Sanchez By Way Of Unanimous Decision In FOTY Candidate
bjpenndotcom - October 19, 2013
Joe Rogan ended the fight by saying “This was the best fight I’ve seen in my entire life,”. As a man who has seen over 1,000 fights, that’s quite a statement.