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Now Ranked, Rousey Hopes To Increase Pound-For-Pound Status
“I was actually really surprised [to be added to the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings]– a friend of mine told me yesterday and I wasn’t really expecting it. I thought that they wouldn’t include me on the top pound one until after I beat Miesha — kinda cool that I got on there a little early it’ll […]
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First Spanish Language MMA Competition Reality Series to Premiere Next Year
Bunim/Murray’s BMP Latin, a Banijay Group company, and Combate Americas, the first Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise today announced that leading Hispanic cable network mun2 has ordered 10, one-hour episodes of Combate Americas. Combate Americas is the first Spanish language Mixed Martial Arts competition reality series created by Campbell McLaren, a co-founder of […]
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PHOTO | UFC’s Rafael Natal Earns Worst Cut In MMA History Award (WARNING, GRAPHIC)
Top UFC middleweight, Rafael Natal, received a brutal cut in the training room recently (shown above). According to the fighters account of the event, he took a knee in training and the result was the beautiful gem of an injury we see today. Here’s the before and after:
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QUICK TWITT | Matt Brown: ‘I’ll Be Ready For Anyone The UFC Gives Me’
Matt Brown was supposed to return to the cage last weekend against Carlos Condit at UFC on FOX 9 in Sacramento. A last-minute injury forced him off the card and out of a potential fight against the former UFC and WEC belt holder. After over a week of silence, Brown took to twitter to address […]
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‘UFC Fight Night London’ Gets Two New Additions
A pair of middleweight matches has been added to the UFC’s March trip to London. Luke Barnatt vs. Mats Nilsson and Brit Brad Scott vs. Claudio Henrique da Silva have been booked for the event’s preliminary card. ‘UFC Fight Night London: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa’ is going down on March 8th from London’s O2 Arena. In […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan Picks His Own Ear Then Eats It On National TV?
Now, I’m not saying Joe Rogan actually picked his ear and ate his ear wax on national television, I’m just saying it looks like he did. Infact, I’m not even saying it looks like he did, but what I will say is that many people think he did. To me, it looks more like a […]
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Throwback Video | Gary Goodridge Delivers Most Brutal K.O. In UFC History At UFC 8
In February of 1996, 46 fight veteran, Gary Goodridge made his professional debut at UFC 8 in San Juan Puerto Rico. The result was one of the nastiest knockouts you will ever see.
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VIDEO | Red Hot Chili Peppers Lead Discusses His Love For UFC
UFC and FOX correspondent, Megan Olivi, caught up with RHCP’s Anthony Kiedis to discuss all things UFC.
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Throwback Video | Jorgensen Lifts George Off His Feet With Nasty Choke To Force Tap
Back in the WEC days Scott Jorgensen fought Chad George. The video above is the result.
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George St. Pierre removed from BJPENN.com official rankings
By Evan Stoumbelis Less than a week ago the MMA community tuned in as Georges St. Pierre made his official announcement regarding his future in MMA. Georges announced via a UFC conference call with media that he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence from MMA, but may one day return. The 6 year […]
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VIDEO | GSP Caught Partying In Miami Night Club
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, is taking no time to settle into his new life outside the cage. Last week we learned that Georges would be leaving his title behind so that he can take care of his hectic personal life and that much needed time off apparently includes an exciting nightlife in the […]
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BJPENN.COM Rankings Update: Five Shifts Following UFC on FOX 9
By Evan Stoumbelis This past Saturday UFC fans got to see four great fights on Fox for UFC on FOX 9. Below are our changed rankings for the fighters that fought, and won or lost this past Saturday. Head on over to the rankings section of our site for a complete top 10 ranking ladder […]
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VIDEO | ‘UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II’ Extended Preview
In July, Chris Weidman shocked the world by knocking out Anderson Silva. On Dec. 28th, Weidman defends the UFC middleweight title in a rematch. Plus, women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defends her crown against heated nemesis Miesha Tate.
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QUICK TWITT | Ronda In Beast Mode Hitting Pads, Looking Scary With Improved Striking (Video)
If there is one knock against the UFC’s current female champion, Ronda Rousey, it’s her striking. The Judo Olympic medalist has been able to stop 100% of her opponents using her Judo base, but that can only last so long. The fact that she’s improving even further with her striking should put the rest of […]
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VIDEO | Pros Pick Silva vs. Weidman 2
‘UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II’ goes down next week in Vegas. In the video, pro fighters from around the country weigh-in on next weekends main event between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.
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POLL | Who Ya Got, Silva or Weidman?
Next week fight fans will get to enjoy the UFC’s big year-end event when they tune in to watch UFC 168. In the main event, the highly anticipated rematch between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman takes place. With the fight approaching, I’m giving you guys one-week to cast a vote so we can determine who […]
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UFC Boss Confident GSP Will Return To Fighting
Last Friday the MMA World was caught by surprise when the long reigning UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, announced that he was vacating his world title. During his recent stint on the UFC on FOX 9 post-fight show, UFC President, Dana White touched on the situation and promised MMA fans that GSP will return. “He […]
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VIDEO | UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II Preview
Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan preview the UFC 168 matchups taking place on December 28th.
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman 1 (Full Fight)
In anticipation of next week’s UFC 168 event the UFC has opened its video vault and released the first bout between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman that took place at UFC 162. If you missed the moment where Weidman shocked the world, hit play above and check it out.
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Dana White on Nick Diaz: ‘You either want to fight, or you don’t’
“I said (to Nick Diaz), ‘What do you think about this fight [against Condit]?’ He goes, ‘I don’t like it.’ I said, ‘Well, that was quick. That was an easy conversation. You either want to fight, or you don’t want to fight. If you don’t want to fight, you can’t force a guy. There’s guys […]
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POLL RESULTS: Who Wins In Potential Superfight, Rousey or Cyborg?
Just like with every Monday, BJPENN.COM is bringing you the results from last week’s MMA Poll. Every week the most popular polling system in our sport brings fans together to touch on some of the hottest topics in MMA. Casting votes and getting popular opinion set in stone is a great way to help shape […]
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QUICK TWITT | Faber Shares Friendly Text Exchange Prior to UFC on FOX 9
Prior to last Saturday’s UFC on FOX 9 co-main event between Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald the two fighters shared a friendship. While their time together, prior to their bout, may have been limited, it still didn’t stop the friendly exchanges come fight night. Urijah was able to continue his win streak with a second […]
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VIDEO | Paul Daley’s Insane K.O. Last Weekend Under The BAMMA Banner
Strikeforce, UFC and Bellator Veteran , Paul Daley returned to action over the weekend and in typical fashion released bombs on his opponent to earn what is likely the best K.O. of the week.
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Condit vs. Ellenberger 2? Jake Says ‘He’s In’
Back in 2009, top UFC welterweight, Jake Ellenberger made his UFC debut against a rising Carlos Condit. The result? A split-decision defeat for Jake. With the recent welterweight shift caused by the title relinquishing Georges St-Pierre, the UFC is scrambling to put back together the top-tier of their 170 pound division. In that picture is […]
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VIDEO | Gracie Breakdown: Rousey’s arm bar
Gracie brothers Rener and Ryron deconstruct the movements behind Ronda Rousey’s unforgettable arm bar submission over Miesha Tate.
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QUICK TWITT | Christy Mack Accuses War Machine Of Domestic Violence
If Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson have taught us anything it’s that fighters and porn stars do not mix. Proving this concept true yet again is popular adult film actress Christy Mack and War Machine (pictured). The two have made their personal lives very public over the years through social media and recently Mack went […]
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Due To Low Ratings UFC Pulls ‘Primetime’ Series
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has seen its share of ratings struggles in 2013. The switch from SPIKE TV to the FOX network has not been without its casualties to the promotion. Last week, following the UFC on FOX 9 event, UFC President Dana White informed the media that because of low ratings the UFC’s Primetime […]
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UFC on FOX 9 Salary Report: Johnson Bags $250k For Title Defense
The California State Athletic Commission has released the UFC on FOX 9 disclosed salaries. Of the $1.1 million total pay-out, the UFC dished UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson a cool quarter-mill for his successful title defense and paid ‘The California Kid’ $200k for his second round submission over McDonald. The Full disclosed salaries are as follows: […]