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Nick Newell on retirement: “It was the right decision for me”
Following his unanimous decision win over Tom Marcellino at WSOF 24 this past weekend, ‘Notorious’ Nick Newell announced his retirement. In a backstage interview immediately after the fight, Newell cited numerous injuries as his reason for retiring despite being on a 2-fight win streak. Newell joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday to […]
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Former UFC champ Carla Esparza is back in training and is looking good!
My first day touching a bag/Shadowboxing in 7 months! Feels good #shouldersurgery #RoadToRecovery #ufc pic.twitter.com/UD7Sr5TA4h — Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) October 18, 2015 Back at UFC 185 Joanna Jędrzejczyk put on an incredibly dominant performance against Carla Esparza, claiming the UFC women’s strawweight championship in the process. Following the bout Esparza underwent shoulder surgery which, according […]
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WATCH! Cerrone on McGregor – ‘I would have mauled his a** back there’
Conor McGregor is still under the skin of Donald Cerrone, and “Cowboy” talked about his attitude towards McGregor in a recent interview with the Orlando Sentinel promoting his upcoming lightweight title fight with Rafael Dos Anjos. McGregor stirred the pot with a handful of UFC fighters during the UFC’s “GO BIG” event that happened nearly […]
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UFC and Bellator fighters transform into zombies for new movie!
https://youtu.be/_nc5CU1V5os Halloween is one of those holidays that anybody can enjoy no matter what age they are. When you’re young, you get to dawn a costume and personality of someone you idolize and go trick or treating. As you grow up, however, Halloween becomes less about the trick or treating and more about simply buying […]
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Chael Sonnen stands firm on retirement: ‘I am not coming back’
Chael Sonnen has not stepped foot in the octagon since fighting Rashad Evans at UFC 167 nearly two years ago in November 2013. He was scheduled to clash with Wanderlei Silva at UFC 173, but one of Sonnen’s pre-fight random pre-fight drug tests forced him out of the fight when it came back positive for […]
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WSOF 25’s one-night lightweight tournament brackets set
With “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” in the books, World Series of Fighting has a major event creeping up on November 20, 2015. The lightweights will take center stage in the decagon at “WSOF 25” when they compete in an eight-man, one-night tournament to determine the next contender for Justin Gaethje’s WSOF Lightweight Championship. Luis […]
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WSOF 24’s Jon Fitch: ‘I respected Yushin Okami’s power too much’
World Series of Fighting hosted UFC veterans Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami’s first meeting at “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami”. With a combined seventy-six professional fights to their name, it is to nobody’s surprise that they fought intelligently and cautiously for fifteen minutes straight. Of course one would catch the other off guard with the […]
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UFC & MMA Fighters react to “Notorious” Nick Newell’s retirement
“Notorious” Nick Newell stepped into the World Series of Fighting decagon for the final time at “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” as the lightweight decided to retire after picking up his final win. Newell amassed an impressive record of 13-1 throughout his six year mixed martial arts career. Just three years into his professional career, […]
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An emotional Nick Newell breaks down why he’s retiring after WSOF 24 win
World Series of Fighting returned to the airwaves with “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” and it was a night filled with emotions after the inspirational Nick Newell announced his retirement after his fight. The lightweight started gaining momentum while fighting for XFC where he won their lightweight championship while putting together an impressive undefeated record, […]
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WSOF’s Colton Smith mocks his opponent moments before getting the win
Colton Smith and Washington Nunes Da Silva clashed on Saturday evening in the World Series of Fighting decagon at “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami. The fight aired on the preliminary card, but it still managed to turn some heads after several controversial moments were scattered throughout their fifteen minute fight. Neither men could get the […]
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Fighter gets knocked out cold after brutal ground and pound at WSOF 24 — WATCH!
It has been a slow month for mixed martial arts fans, but World Series of Fighting came to the rescue with some exciting fights! “WSOF 24: Fitch vs. Okami” brought former UFC fighters to the decagon for an important night of fights, but it was Rick Glenn that turned the most heads with his ridiculous […]
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Vinny Magalhaes RKO’d by cornerman after WSOF 24 win
RKO RKO RKO!!! @VinnyMMA #WSOF24 pic.twitter.com/BDVB9b96RS — ZombieProphet (@ZProphet_MMA) October 18, 2015 Last night at WSOF 24 Vinny Magalhaes picked up a 1st round knee bar win over Matt Hamill in just over 1 minute. Following the win, Magalhaes’ corner man hit his fighter with WWE wrestler Randy Orton’s signature finishing move, the RKO.
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REPLAY! Luiz Ortiz Knocks Matias Vidondo Out Cold
On the Golovkin vs. Lemieux pay-per view Saturday night, Luis Ortiz knocked Matias Vidondo out cold!
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Nick Newell announces retirement from MMA following win over Tom Marcellino
Following his impressive win over Tom Marcellino at WSOF 24, Nick Newell announced his retirement from MMA. Newell spoke to MMAJunkie to explain more about his retirement, saying: “Never say never, but this is not like I’m going to change my mind on Monday. This is something serious. I think this is it. I think […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Jon Fitch Defeats Yushin Okami by decision
Tonight in the main event of World Series of Fighting 24, Jon Fitch defeated Yushin Okami via unanimous decision. With tonight’s win, Fitch returned to the win column, and as he stated prior to the fight, will seek another title shot under the WSOF banner. Tonight’s win marks the 27th in Fitch’s career, and his […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Blagoy Ivanov retains heavyweight title
In the co-main event of WSOF 24, World Series Of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov defeated Derrick Mehmen by KO in the 2nd round. The win is Ivanov’s second in a row, and was his first successful title defense. …AND STILL CHAMPION! Congrats to Blagoy Ivanov on successfully defending his Heavyweight Title! #WSOF24 pic.twitter.com/CykTvnKq0c — […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Nick Newell defeats Tom Marcellino
On the main card of WSOF 24 tonight, Nick Newell defeated Tom Marcellino via unanimous decision. The win kept Newell in the win column, giving him a 2-fight win streak, and extending his promotional record to 4-1, with his only loss coming to Justin Gaethje. #WSOF24: @NotoriousNewell defeats Tom Marcellino by UD! pic.twitter.com/86D1HbqZR7 — WSOF […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Vinny Magalhaes submits Matt Hamill in 1st round
The WSOF 24 main card has been nothing short of action packed. In the second bout of the WSOF 24 main card Vinny Magalhaes cut the return of Matt Hamill short as he submitted Hamill in just over 1 minute via knee bar. #WSOF24: WOW! WHAT A FINISH! @VinnyMMA defeats @Hammerufc by RD1 submission (knee […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Magomed Bibulatov defeats Donavon Frelow to become inaugural WSOF flyweight champion
The main card of WSOF 24 is underway! To kick off the event Magomed Bibulatov and Donavon Frelow battled it out for 5 rounds for the inaugural World Series of Fighting flyweight championship. After 5 hard fought rounds all 3 judges scored it in favor of Magomed Bibulatov, crowing him the inaugural WSOF flyweight champion. […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Rick Glenn defeats Adam Ward
Rick Glenn kept the ball rolling with tonight’s WSOF 24 preliminary card as he scored an impressive KO win over Adam Ward. With tonight’s win, Glenn returned to the win column as he rebounded from a submission loss in his last fight. Stay tuned to BJPenn.com for all of the WSOF 24 coverage tonight.
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WSOF 24 Results: Marcos Alexandre Campos De Almeida defeats Saul Almeida
Marcos Alexandre Campos De Almeida defeated Saul Almeida via quick submission tonight at WSOF 24. With tonight’s win, Marcos Almeida’s record improves to 17-5, with 13 of his wins coming by way of submission! Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for all of the WSOF 24 results.
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WSOF 24 Results: Colton Smith defeats Washington Nunes Da Silva
In his first promotional bout for the World Series Of Fighting, Ultimate Fighter season 16 winner Colton Smith picked up a unanimous decision win over Washington Nunes Da Silva. With tonight’s win, Smith has extended his win-streak to 3. Stay tuned to BJPenn.com for all of the WSOF 24 results!
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WSOF 24 Results: Pat Walsh defeats Tyler King
In the third fight of the WSOF preliminary card, Pat Walsh and Tyler King fought to a decision. Ultimately, the judges saw the bout in favor of Pat Walsh, who extends his record to 7-2. Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for all of the WSOF 24 results.
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WSOF 24 Results: Rex Harris defeats Justin Torrey
In the second bout of the WSOF preliminary card, Rex Harris and Justin Torrey fought to a razor thin split decision. Ultimately the judges saw it in favor of Harris, who picked up the win, who extended his win streak to 4, and picked up his first promotional win. Stay tuned to BJPenn.com for all […]
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WSOF 24 Live Results
WSOF 24 goes down tonight live from Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The event is headlined by a key welterweight fight featuring former UFC title challengers Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami. In addition to the main event, WSOF 24 also features two title fights. Heavyweight champion Blagoi Ivanov will defend his belt against challenger Derrick […]
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WSOF 24 Results: Bruce Boyington defeats Rodrigo Almeida
WSOF 24 goes down tonight from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. To kick off the preliminary card, Bruce Boynton and Rodrigo Almeida fought a 3 round war that ultimately saw Bruce Boyington pick up a split decision win. Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for all of the WSOF 24 results.
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Watch as Joseph Duffy prepares to headline UFC Dublin
Joseph Duffy is best known for defeating Conor McGregor back in 2010. However Duffy is gearing up for his headlining bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC Dublin on October 24th.
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Free Fight! Holly Holm vs. Marion Reneau
To celebrate Holly Holm’s birthday today, re-live the action from her last fight against Marion Reneau, which earned Holm a shot at Ronda Rousey’s UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Holm will face Ronda Rousey in the main event of UFC 193 on November 14th at the Etihad Stadium in Australia.