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Quick Twitt | UFC Interim-Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao Says He’s Ready to Fight
The UFC’s bantamweight division hasn’t had a legitimate champion at the head of its division since 2011 when Dominick Cruz last fought and defended his title against current flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. With Cruz’s return left without an official timeline, the UFC filled his spot temporarily. In his spot, the UFC crowned Renan Barao the […]
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Diego Sanchez vs. Gilbert Melendez Targeted for Fall Bout
An intriguing lightweight bout between former #1 contender Diego Sanchez (24-5) and former Strikeforce lightweight champion and recent title challenger Gilbert Melendez (21-3) has been rumored and reported by an MMA news outlet. The bout was said to be set on the UFC 164 but is now said to take place later in the year, […]
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Jon Jones to Defend Title Against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones (18-1) now has an opponent to defend his title against as rising UFC star, Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) has apparently been scheduled to face Jones. If Jones wins this bout, he will break Tito Ortiz’s record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC light-heavyweight history which now stands at five. […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 10: NOGUEIRA VS WERDUM MAIN CARD PLAY-BY-PLAY AND LIVE RESULTS
Tonight on FUEL TV, UFC on FUEL TV 10: Nogueira vs. Werdum goes down to finalize the latest installment of ‘TUF Brazil 2’ and not only crown a new international TUF champion, but also settle the coaches fight in the main event of the evening. UFC on FUEL TV 10 goes down from the Paulo […]
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UFC on FUEL TV 10: Nogueria vs. Werdum Weigh-In Results
All fighters made weight at today’s official UFC on FUEL TV 10:Nogueria vs. Werdum weigh-in ceremony in Brazil. UFC on fUEL TV 10 takes place tomorrow night live and free on FUEL TV from the Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. The full weigh-in results are as follows: MAIN CARD: (FUEL TV, 8 p.m. […]
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Saffiedine Out, Bahadurzada In Against Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
As if you wanted to hear more injury news, the UFC announced via their official Twitter account that former Strikeforce welterweight champion, Tarec Saffiedine has been injured and was forced to withdraw from his fight with Robbie Lawler (20-9, 1 NC). Stepping in for the injured Saffiedine is Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1). Bahadurzada is returning […]
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UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold Main Card Play-By-Play & Live Results
UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold takes place tonight from the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. In the main event, MMA legend, Vitor Belfort will sqaure off with the last reigning Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, in a bout that has serious implications for the middleweight rankings. The UFC on […]
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Robbie Reralta Makes Statement on Failed Drug Test
In a statement given to Sherdog.com, UFC featherweight, Robbie Peralta apologized for his recent failed drug test after a post-fight screening came back positive for marijuana metabolites. Peralta most recently fought Akira Corassani at UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi. Peralta dropped a unanimous decision to Corassani, his first loss in four […]
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BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH KENNY FLORIAN (WED. 5:00PM PT)
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by fighting legend, UFC Tonight Host and UFC commentator Kenny Florian to discuss all the latest happenings in the MMA world. The BJPENN.COM RADIO show kicks off every […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 7’s Lorenz Larkin: No Fear Of Losing, But Will Do Everything To win
While preparing for his UFC on FOX 7 bout against Francis Carmont, Strikeforce import, Lorenz Larkin, talks to our good friend Rick Lee about his UFC debut. Find Rick Lee on youtube HERE.
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VIDEO | Dana White UFC on FUEL TV 9 Post-Fight Interview
UFC President Dana White talked with FUEL TV correspondent Gareth Davies after an incredible day of fights at UFC On FUEL TV 9. White talks Gustafsson’s injury, McGregor’s unreal debut and the Mousasi’s big win over Latifi. “There’s no doubt about it, the commission here did a horrible job with this fight.” “I don’t want […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi Fight Highlight
Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion, Gegard Mousasi, made his UFC debut last weekend in Sweden against last-minute replacement, Ilir Latifi. The Strikeforce veteran used a precise striking onslaught to easily walk away the victor.
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9: Pearson vs. Couture Fight Highlight
Ryan Couture made his UFC debut last weekend in the UFC on FUEL TV 9 co-main event against Ross Pearson. To see how the young Couture favored, hit play above and check out the fight highlight.
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mitrione vs. De Fries Fight Highlight
Last Saturday the UFC returned to Sweden with UFC on FUEL TV 9. In main card action MAtt Mitrione made short work of his opponent, Phil de Fries.
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UFC On Fuel TV 9 Full Results
In rare fashion the UFC’s Saturday event is over right smack in the middle of the day. UFC on FUEL TV 9 took place from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden and featured a main event between two UFC newcomers in Gegard Mousasi and Ilir Latifi. In the end the superb striking prowess of […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: GEGARD MOUSASI DEF. ILIR LATIFI VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION
In the first round of our main event fight Gegard Mousasi stalked Ilir Latifi landing jabs and leg kicks and throwing a lot of faints to make Latifi wing shots that landed very far from target. Not many significant strikes met their mark. However in the second Latifi landed a few hard strikes, but only […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: ROSS PEARSON STOPS RYAN COUTURE VIA SECOND ROUND TKO
The first round saw Ryan Couture establishing control of Ross Pearson against the fence, much like many of his father’s bouts. Couture went on in the second looking to repeat what he accomplished in the first by using his footwork and eventually work the clinch. Pearson however was the one landing the harder strikes, and […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: MATT MITRIONE KNOCKS OUT PHILIP DE FRIES IN FIRST ROUND
Matt Mitrione didn’t need much time to show off his power against Phil De Fries. Using great foot work “Meathead” stayed away from a few take-down attempts, ended up on top of De Fries where he landed huge punches to win via KO (Punches) at 0:19 of round one.
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: BRAD PICKETT DEF. MIKE EASTON VIA SPLIT DECISION
Brad Pickett and Mike Easton took part in an exciting back and forth display of mixed martial arts. Both showcasing their fantastic stand up abilities as well as their wresting and ability to work off the fence. The two were very even after the first two rounds, scoring strong punches and kicks, and both […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: DIEGO BRANDAO SUBMITS PABLO GARZA VIA ARM TRIANGLE IN FIRST ROUND
Diego Brandoa stepped into the cage and took care of things, looking like a calculated killer. He found his way into the range of the lanky Pablo Garza and picked him up, then slammed him to the ground. From there he worked from transition to transition until he had Garza right where he wanted […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: AKIRA CORASSANI DEF. ROBERT PERALTA VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION
Akira Corassani and Robbie Peralta came out to stand and bang. Corassani was landing huge right hands, while Peralta landed strong punches of his own almost stopping Corassani in the second round. After two great rounds of very even stand up exchanges the fight was anyone’s to take. Corassani, knowing the fight to close to […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9: PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS
UFC on FUEL TV 9 is going down today from the Ericsson Global Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The Preliminary card starts early today at 7:50AM PT and the seven-fight preliminary event streams live on Facebook.com. If you didn’t rise early enough this morning, or missed the event entirely we will be posting the results from […]
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Watch Today’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 Post-Fight Press Conference Live on BJPENN.COM
Immediately following today’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 event, BJPENN.COM will be streaming a live broadcast of the day’s post-fight press conference. To tune in, come here following the main event on FUEL TV and the press-conference will launch shortly.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9’s Ross Pearson Happy To Welcome Ryan Couture To The UFC
UFC lightweight fighter, Ross Pearson, is set to welcome Ryan Couture to the UFC tomorrow night in the UFC on FUEL TV 9 co-main event. The good guys at BJPENN.COM’s Fist-Ta-Cuff Radio caught up with the power puncher to talk about the match up and see how his training camp has gone. You can tune […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9 Weigh-Ins Replay
If you missed this morning’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 event as many others did you can still check out the full replay in full using the player below. UFC on FUEL TV 9 kicks off tomorrow from Stockholm, Sweden.
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UFC on FUEL TV 9 Weigh-In Results
Fighters competing in tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 event tipped the scales early this morning to make their bouts official. 26-fighters weighed in and all made their contracted weight limit. UFC on FUEL TV 9 goes down tomorrow night from Stockholm, Sweden. MAIN CARD: (FUEL TV, 2 p.m. ET) Ilir Latifi (206) vs. Gegard […]
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VIDEO | Ilir Latifi Pre-Fight Interview for UFC On FUEL TV 9
Ilir Latifi has been thrust into the spotlight, headlining a UFC event in his hometown against Gegard Mousasi in his promotional debut. This is the first released pre-fight interview of the man tasked to fill the void left by the injured Alexander Gustafsson.