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Stann discusses the difficult topic of PED’s in MMA
Former UFC fighter Brian Stann, who is now a commentator and analyst for the UFC, weighed in on the topic of PEDs recently. Stann has never been one to shy away from giving his opinion on PEDs, taking a firm stance against them, and even Tweeting after UFC Macau: Bisping vs. Le, where many suspected […]
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Wand names his greatest fights
Former PRIDE middleweight champion and MMA legend, Wanderlei Silva, retired from the sport of mixed martial arts just six days ago. “The Axe Murderer” recently did an interview with Brazil’s Combate, where he detailed the greatest fights of his illustrious career. Take a look: Greatest Fight “My great fight was against Liddell,” said Wand. “I […]
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Chris Leben Admits To Being Blackout Drunk Before Weigh Ins
Chris Leben, the original TUF bad boy, went through his fair share of trials and tribulations in his personal life throughout his UFC career, including multiple battles with drug addiction. Thankfully, The Crippler is clean now, and enjoying life while training fighters at his gym. Leben revealed in an interview with Submission Radio that he […]
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QUICK TWITT: Brian Stann Approves Of Sonnen Being Fired
Former UFC middleweight and Fox analyst Brian Stann said he approves of the UFC’s decision to make an example of Chael Sonnen by cutting the two-time title challenger. “@AverageJoeArt: @BrianStann do you think UFC/FOX making an example of Chael is just?” Yes, absolutely no other choice imo — Brian Stann (@BrianStann) July 1, 2014 After […]
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Brian Stann Says Drug Testing In MMA Is ‘Inadequate’
“I think the time when you retire coming off a loss and then you say that, what I didn’t want to do was discredit any of my former opponents. You know, specifically seeing that Wanderlei (Silva) was my last fight, I didn’t want to come off like, ‘Hey, I’m making excuses. The only people that […]
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Brian Stann: Lack Of Drug Testing ‘Major Part’ Of Retirement Decision
Performance Enhancing Drugs has been a sensitive topic in Mixed Martial Arts for several years now. FOX analyst and retired UFC middleweight, Brian Stann recently explained why the sport’s lack of testing ultimately led to his retirement. “It was a major part of me walking away from the sport. Knowing that I wasn’t getting a […]
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Wanderlei Silva to Coach Opposite Chael Sonnen on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3
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. […]
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Quick Twitt | Brandon Vera Fires Off At Stann For Machida vs. Davis Commentary
Longtime UFC staple, Brandon Vera, took to Facebook/Twitter following last weekend’s UFC 163 co-main event between Phil Davis and Lyoto Machida to comment on his disgust for Joe Rogan stand in, Brian Stann. Check it out: Phil Davis is a longtime stablemate at the Alliance training center in San Diego, California where Brandon Vera trains, […]
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Wanderlei SIlva Wants Contender Bout; Eyes Title Shot in Future
‘The Axe Murderer’ Wanderlei Silva only fought once this year, back in March, but displayed more in that one fight than most MMA veterans do in an entire year. Silva showed that brutality was still the name of the game all the while, having his chin and heart tested and maintaing his power and aggression […]
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“THE” Brian Stann: An Editorial on A Fighter, A Father, A Hero
In January of 2006, less than a year after Operation Matador pitted 42 marines in a 360-degree firefight, a 25-year old Marine Captain stepped in to his first professional MMA match. Three-minutes and fourteen-seconds, later, that Marine had his first MMA victory. The next five fights held the same result. 6-0 in his first six, […]
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Wanderlei Silva Wants to Fight Chael Sonnen in Brazil
Recently, there has been a lot of bad blood between Wanderlei Silva and perennial title-contender, Chael Sonnen. Sonnen has called out Wanderlei , offering to donate his fight purse to children in Silva’s hometown of “Braz- Las Vegas”. Silva didn’t respond to Sonnen’s challenge as he stated that the UFC hadn’t approached him. Now, Silva […]
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Ratings Report: UFC on FUEL TV 8 Most Watched Fight Night On Fuel TV | UFC NEWS
The UFC on FUEL TV Fight night’s have been trying to garner ratings since inception. The range of viewership has been from 88,000 (UFC ON FUEL TV 6) To 315,000 (UFC ON FUEL TV 1). The latest edition of UFC on FUEL TV, featuring a main event between Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann was the […]
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Silva: I know sooner or later I’m going to have to stop | UFC NEWS
“I fight one fight at a time right now. I feel healthy, but I know sooner or later I’m gonna need to stop the job, but I’m happy for getting this feeling, this energy from my fans, make the show for my fans, make my fans happy.” “I’m so glad the UFC gave me the […]
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VIDEO | UFC On FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann Highlights | UFC NEWS
Check out highlights from last weekend’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event right here.
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UFC On Fuel TV 8: Silva vs. Stann Full Card Results: Silva-Stann Give FOTY Worthy Performance | UFC NEWS
The UFC’s return trip to Japan is over. UFC on FUEL TV 8 will go down as the triumphant return of MMA Legend, Wanderlei Silva. While the card as a whole left much to be desired, the final two bouts delivered fantastic knockout victories. The highlight of the evening was the barn burning back and […]
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Wanderlei Silva: Don’t Doubt his Chin | Editorial | UFC News
Saturday night (Sunday, noon in Japan), Wanderlei Silva takes on the heavy-handed former Marine, Brian Stann in the same arena that former Pride middleweight champion, Silva, made a name for himself, Saitama Super Arena. The two are expected to exchange heavy shots and from most media predictions, you will find that an all out […]
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Watch Today’s UFC on FUel TV 8 Weigh-Ins Live On BJPENN.COM (8 P.M. PT) | UFC NEWS
In anticipation of tomorrow night’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event the UFC is putting on it’s official weigh-ins ceremony tonight in hopes to get all fighters to meet their agreed upon weight limit and make their bouts official. The event kicks off at 8:00 P.M. PT from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan […]
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Watch Today’s UFC On FUEL TV 8 Pre-Fight Presser Live On BJPENN.COM (6 P.M. PT) | UFC NEWS
In anticipation of this weekend’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event, the UFC is holding its pre-fight press conference today in Tokyo. Many of you will be unable to attend, and in typical BJPENN.COM fashion we will be broadcasting the event live in the player below. Tune in at 6:00 P.M. PT to catch the […]
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VIDEO | FUEL TV 8 In Focus: Silva vs Stann (Full Episode) | UFC NEWS
FUEL TV presents ‘In Focus: Silva vs Stann’, a fascinating in-depth look at the main event of UFC On FUEL TV 8. ‘In Focus’ paints a vivid picture of MMA legend Wanderlei Silva and his opponent, ex-United States Marine Brian Stann. These warriors do battle in the Octagon on Saturday, March 2 at UFC On […]
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VIDEO | Wanderlei Silva – A Return To His Roots | UFC NEWS
He returns to Japan to the very arena where he earned his biggest victories in Pride and where he established himself as an MMA superstar. Six years later, he sets foot once again on Japanese soil, where fans will see Wanderlei Silva face fierce opponent Brian Stann. To prepare, he traveled the world for a […]
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VIDEO | Wanderlei Silva Destroys His Training Partners In Prep For Brian Stann | UFC NEWS
Wanderlei Silva trains at Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas as his training camp begins. Getting ready for his next fight against Brian Stann at UFC Japan March 02.
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Diego Sanchez Meets Takanori Gomi at UFC: on Fuel TV 8 | UFC News
UFC fighter Diego Sanchez (23-5) has announced via his twitter that he is fighting Takanori Gomi (34-8, 1 NC) in Japan. The fight will likely take place at the UFC’s March card that is slated for Japan after a successful venture their last February. Here is Sanchez’s tweet announcing the fight: This is Sanchez’s […]
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Brian Stann vs. Wanderlei Silva Slated for UFC on FUEL TV 8 | UFC news
It appears that Brian Stann’s next opponent will be Wanderlei Silva. As confirmed by Diego Sanchez when I asked who Stann’s next opponent would be and also from a tweet sent out by Strikeforce fighter Isaac Valliue-Flagg. No word on whether the fight will take place at middleweight or light-heavyweight. The fight will apparently […]
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Dana White: I thought Brian Stann won | UFC NEWS
Earlier in the week UFC 152 main card participant Brian Stann told the media that he thought he beat Michael Bisping and that UFC president Dana White shared the same opinion. Now, UFC president Dana White has confirmed Stann’s comments with some commentary of his own. “I had it one and one, and I thought […]
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UFC 152 Medical Suspensions I MMA News
The stacked UFC 152 card gave fight fans a lot of memorable moments. It also gave us two great title fights that crowned the first ever flyweight champion and also extended the legacy of a young phenom, respectively. Jon Jones successfully defended his title in the main event against Vitor Belfort with a fourth […]
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Bisping: I will beat Brian Stann at UFC 152 and I will fight Anderson Silva | UFC NEWS
It is no secret that UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping is wanting a title shot. “The Count” has notched his place amongst the UFC’s elite, however whenever he is close to obtaining a shot at gold he has fallen short in rising to that coveted number one contender seat. This time however, he plans on […]
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Belfort Wants Weidman In Brazil I UFC News
Today, via Twitter, Vitor Belfort has stated that he has personally asked Joe Silva for a fight with Chris Weidman for the next shot at the middleweight crown. Belfort claims that he believes Weidman is next in line but thinks that they should still fight just to clear up any argument as to who […]
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Why Chris Weidman Is Not Next In Line I Editorial
Any fighter who is on the cusp of the title picture calls out the champ of their respective weight class after a big win. Its just instinct. You just won a fight and now feel that you can beat anyone on Earth as the adrenaline continues to course through your veins. Whether or not […]