Tag: ufc news

  • Travis Brown Discusses Leaving Greg Jackson’s For New Camp

    Travis Brown Discusses Leaving Greg Jackson’s For New Camp

    UFC heavyweight Travis Brown discusses his beard and training camp.

  • ‘CYBORG EXPLAINS”

    ‘CYBORG EXPLAINS”

    Invicta FC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg explains why she was forced to pull out of her bantamweight debut in Mixed Martial Arts.

  • Fight Night Sydney: Full Blast – Luke Rockhold

    Fight Night Sydney: Full Blast – Luke Rockhold

    Luke Rockhold is mic’d up for the Michael Bipsing vs. Cung Le fight. Don’t miss his upcoming fight against Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night Sydney on UFC FIGHT PASS.

  • Dan Hardy Breaks Down UFC Fight Night Sydney

    Dan Hardy Breaks Down UFC Fight Night Sydney

    Dan Hardy breaks down Friday’s UFC Fight Night Sydney event.

  • Matt Van Buren vs. Sean O’Connell set for UFC Fight Night 59

    Matt Van Buren vs. Sean O’Connell set for UFC Fight Night 59

    A light heavyweight bout between Matt Van Buren and Sean O’Connell is the latest addition to January’s UFC Fight Night 59 event in Boston. UFC officials announced the bout earlier this morning. TUF 19 runner-up Matt Van Buren (6-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) will be looking to earn his first official UFC win when he takes […]

  • Lorenz Larkin vs. John Howard added to UFC Fight Night 59

    Lorenz Larkin vs. John Howard added to UFC Fight Night 59

    A welterweight scrap between Lorenz Larkin and John Howard is the latest addition to January’s UFC Fight Night 59 event in Boston. UFC officials announced the bout on Monday morning. John Howard (22-10 MMA, 6-5 UFC) will be looking to rebound from a 2-fight losing skid when he battles Larkin this January in his hometown […]

  • GALLERY! UFC Halloween 2014

    GALLERY! UFC Halloween 2014

    This year, the familiar faces from the UFC went all-out with their Halloween costumes, and celebrations. Here’s a compilation of some of the most spirited contributions: Researching jack-o-lantern designs with @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/tSvbQhaghy — DrAnnMaria (@DrAnnMaria) October 30, 2014 Everyone keeps asking what I'm gunna be for Halloween – well, after working and running all over […]

  • Weidman Pushing For More Belfort Drug Tests

    Weidman Pushing For More Belfort Drug Tests

    UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman is growing impatient with the drug screening progress of his upcoming opponent, Vitor Belfort. Check it: Weidman-Belfort = 120 days away Fight 1st announced = 100 days ago No. of times VB has been tested = 0 No. of times he'll be tested = ??? — Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) November 1, 2014

  • UFC’s Best Trade Addresses, Offer To Settle Twitter Beef In Street

    UFC’s Best Trade Addresses, Offer To Settle Twitter Beef In Street

    Donald Cerrone vs, Bobby Green should probably be booked by the UFC, before the two have an impromptu run-in in the streets. Yesterday on twitter, talks between them heated up when addresses, mixed with threats, got exchanged. 6 kalma ln, Edgewood NM 87015 address if you have a problem @MMAblast as for @BobbyKGreen your about to […]

  • Ellenberger Planning To “Dominate” Gastelum

    Ellenberger Planning To “Dominate” Gastelum

    “When you’re in the top 15 or the top 10, every fight is very important. Me, myself personally, I don’t pay a lot of attention to rankings, you know because it’s really just a number. If you’re not (above) No. 1 then you’re not the champ. I like the match-up a lot, he’s a tough […]

  • Machida Picking Jones Over Cormier, Weidman Over Belfort

    Machida Picking Jones Over Cormier, Weidman Over Belfort

    “Weidman versus Vitor is a tough matchup for both. Vitor has a chance of knocking him out, especially in the beginning of the fight, but I believe time is not on Vitor’s side. It’s common for a striker to lose his power during the fight, something which wrestlers deal with a little better.” “I think […]

  • Royce Gracie: Diaz bros fights are what this sport should be

    Mixed Martial Arts legend Royce Gracie recently stated that he feels the Diaz brothers fights represent what the sport of MMA should be. Check it out: “I like their attitude,” said Gracie, who was at Bellator’s recent media day event promoting Bellator 131 on Nov. 15 at San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center. “Their attitude. […]

  • UFC Backs Sports Betting Expansion In The U.S.

    UFC Backs Sports Betting Expansion In The U.S.

    Sports betting is illegal in most States, but both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) are apparently in favor of expanded legal sports betting in America. UFC Executive Vice President and COO Lawrence Epstein told ESPN on Thursday that, with proper regulation, expanded legalized sports betting in the U.S. would benefit all sports. […]

  • UFC’s Michael McDonald Bulking Up

    UFC’s Michael McDonald Bulking Up

    “I guess what I’ve learned is I’m different. I can’t do what everyone else is doing. I could actually gain some weight and strengthen my muscles and bones. I’m going towards more traditional heavy lifting, which people say, ‘Don’t do in MMA.’ It’s making my joints feel great. The best way I can describe it […]

  • REPLAY! Trick, Not Treats For Miguel Torres – OUCH!

    REPLAY! Trick, Not Treats For Miguel Torres – OUCH!

    During last night’s Titan FC Halloween event, former WEC Champion Miguel Torres took center stage in the main event. Above is what happened.

  • Double Nunchucks With Nick Diaz

    Double Nunchucks With Nick Diaz

    #nohashtagthough # #HappyHalloween

  • PRANKSTER! ‘Mom! I’m Shot, I’m Shot’ – Lorenz Larkin’s Happy Halloween

    PRANKSTER! ‘Mom! I’m Shot, I’m Shot’ – Lorenz Larkin’s Happy Halloween

    UFC striking standout, Lorenz Larkin took to his personal Facebook, to document a Halloween prank he pulled off on his mother today. This prank, is epic, on so many levels, that we reached out to “Da Monsoon” to get permission to run it, right here on BJPENN.COM. All Credit to Mr. Larkin. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Follow: […]

  • GSP Discusses Alien Mind Erasing Threat On Earth

    GSP Discusses Alien Mind Erasing Threat On Earth

    Before anyone starts ripping into to GSP too hard, let me just preface this story by stating that, I myself am a believer in extraterrestrials. The fact that the former UFC champ is addressing this topic publicly, is not only entertaining, but also fascinating to us believers. During GSP’s time on Chael Sonnen’s “You’re Welcome” […]

  • Goodridge: ‘Boxing almost done,—wrestling too, UFC standing with their hands raised’ – Exclusive

    Goodridge: ‘Boxing almost done,—wrestling too, UFC standing with their hands raised’ – Exclusive

    Do you listen to BJPenn.com Radio? If not, your missing out. The most recent show featured Gary Goodridge, Yancy Medeiros, Vic Grujic and JT Torres. Check out the full replay HERE. Gary Goodridge, former UFC fighter and MMA legend, stopped by BJPenn.com Radio and talked about his career, the current state of MMA, and his […]

  • Booking Roundup: UFC Confirms 12 New Bouts

    Booking Roundup: UFC Confirms 12 New Bouts

    The UFC’s matchmaking department has been on overdrive this week, matching at least 13 new fights to upcoming events. In addition to the new fight announcements, changes have also come down the pipe to already existing fight cards, and bouts. As previously reported, a bantamweight title fight between Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano has been […]

  • Bellator President Scott Coker Addresses Bellator 127 Post-Fight Drug Test Failures

    Bellator President Scott Coker Addresses Bellator 127 Post-Fight Drug Test Failures

    Bellator 127 from Southern California’s Pechanga Resort and Casino saw four Bellator fighters fail their post-fight drug screenings under the California State Athletic Commission. All 22 fighters that took part in Bellator 127 were drug tested post-fight. The four fighters who tested positive can be found below: Keith Berry – Elevated testosterone levels, marijuana. Nick […]

  • Chael Sonnen Offered $5 Million By WWE

    Chael Sonnen Offered $5 Million By WWE

    “Here’s the nuts and bolts of it: I was offered $5 million by [WWE promoter] Vince McMahon. Now, I was still under contract with the UFC and I never took this to Dana. I handled it on my own. I told [WWE], ‘No’ and that was the end of that. I never told Dana White […]

  • TRUE STORY! GSP, Rashad Evans have UFO Encounter

    TRUE STORY! GSP, Rashad Evans have UFO Encounter

    Former UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre has long been open about his interaction with “other-worldly” beings. His time on Chael Sonnen’s “You’re Welcome” podcast, was no different. “I never talk about aliens. I talk about non-identified flying objects. And if you don’t believe me, one day I was in Albuquerque … with Rashad Evans and […]

  • UFC’s Marcus Brimage Shows Off His Crib

    UFC’s Marcus Brimage Shows Off His Crib

    ‘Less than desirable’ are the first words that come to mind when watching, UFC featherweight prospect, Marcus Brimage show off his South Florida dwelling. Thoughts?

  • Josh Grispi’s Wife Details Domestic Abuse, Defends UFC Vet On Dr. Phil Show

    Josh Grispi’s Wife Details Domestic Abuse, Defends UFC Vet On Dr. Phil Show

    UFC veteran fighter, Josh Grispi has been jailed since mid-summer on gross domestic abuse charges. (Details HERE). Now, his wife, Kaitlyn Grispi, defends her husband, while being interviewed on the nationally televised. Dr. Phil Show.

  • Gator Dog And “Mayhem” Miller Reunited

    Gator Dog And “Mayhem” Miller Reunited

    Popular Mixed Martial Arts veteran, Jason “Mayhem” Miller has been reunited with his dog, “Gator Hot Dog”. “I had to beat up this Iranian guy, the dog was at his house. We are friends now.”, stated Miller to BJPENN.COM. The rest, was said through twitter. Check it: COPS BLEW MY DOOR OPEN. MY DOG RAN […]

  • “The Day I Got Introduced To Pain”, A Gary Goodridge Exclusive

    “The Day I Got Introduced To Pain”, A Gary Goodridge Exclusive

    Miss the most recent BJPenn.com Radio show? No worries, check it out HERE. The show kicked off with an interview from MMA legend Gary “Big Daddy” Goodridge. Plenty of topics were touched on by Goodridge and the hosts, Anotn Skoro and Denny Hodge. Towards the end of the interview Goodridge reflected on three of the […]

  • ‘Pettis A Paper Champ, I Can Smash Him And Nate Diaz’

    ‘Pettis A Paper Champ, I Can Smash Him And Nate Diaz’

    “I like being undefeated, and if the UFC gives me a title shot, the UFC has next year an undefeated and undisputed lightweight champion. I’m 23-0. I think it’s very good for the UFC. First is Gilbert Melendez, and I am after him. I’m second. Cerrone lost a lot of times in the UFC – […]