Category: UFC NEWS

  • Jones: ‘I’m Going To Be Looking For Takedowns Against DC’

    Jones: ‘I’m Going To Be Looking For Takedowns Against DC’

    Besides being one of the most impressive, and dominant champions in UFC history, Jon Jones has the unique ability to defeat his opponents where they’re comfortable, and where they’re best. This was most recently seen when Jones defended his title against Glover Teixeira. Leading up to the fight, Teixeira’s inside game was highly touted, leaving […]

  • UFC Fight Night 58 Medical Suspensions, 3 Fighters Potentially Out Up To 6-Months

    UFC Fight Night 58 Medical Suspensions, 3 Fighters Potentially Out Up To 6-Months

    This past weekend at UFC Fight Night 58, Lyoto Machida returned to the win column with a quick, and devastating TKO over CB Dollaway, whom he finished in the first round with a liver kick. We now have the medical suspensions from the event. Check it out: Jake Collier: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no […]

  • REPLAY! Lyoto Machida Post-Fight Octagon Speech

    REPLAY! Lyoto Machida Post-Fight Octagon Speech

    Following his quick, and devastating win over CB Dollaway, Lyoto Machida addressed the Brazilian fans as he spoke to Jon Anik in the Octagon.

  • Joe Rogan Ranks Jon Jones 8 Greatest Moments In The Octagon

    Joe Rogan Ranks Jon Jones 8 Greatest  Moments In The Octagon

    Ahead of UFC 182, UFC commentator Joe Rogan counts down the 8 greatest moments in Jon Jones UFC career. Check it out:

  • Barao On Gagnon Fight: “I Don’t Think The Fight Was That Hard”

    Barao On Gagnon Fight: “I Don’t Think The Fight Was That Hard”

    Last night at UFC Fight Night 58, former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao returned to the Octagon in dominant fashion as he stopped a very game Mitch Gagnon in the 3rd round with an arm triangle. Barao spoke at the post-fight press conference through a translator to discuss the bout, and how he thought it […]

  • BJPenn.Com Radio Live at 8 P.M. PST Danny Castillo & Ali Abdelaziz

    BJPenn.Com Radio Live at 8 P.M. PST Danny Castillo & Ali Abdelaziz

    LISTEN LIVE HERE! We’re kicking things off a little backwards tonight as we’re starting the night with “Last Call!” Danny Castillo is back on the show to talk his upcoming match-up at UFC 182. Danny was originally set to take on Rustam Khabilov, but due to Visa issues with his opponent; Danny will now face […]

  • Aldo: ‘The UFC and Media should treat fighters better’

    Aldo: ‘The UFC and Media should treat fighters better’

    There has been much talk recently of fighter pay, and now UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is adding his opinion to the list. He spoke about fighter pay, and why the UFC, as well as the media, need to treat fighters better. “The athlete is not treated like he deserves. We deserve better,. I’m not […]

  • Esparza On Winning UFC Belt: “It Felt Like A Dream”

    Esparza On Winning UFC Belt: “It Felt Like A Dream”

    Recently, Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas to become the first ever UFC strawweight champion in a win that Esparza says “felt like a dream.” Going into the bout, many were favoriting Namajunas, who defeated all 3 of her opponents on the show via submission. Esparza spoke to MMAFighting about the win, and why it didn’t […]

  • REPLAY! Renan Barao Post-Fight Octagon Speech

    REPLAY! Renan Barao Post-Fight Octagon Speech

    Following his impressive win over Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 58 in front of his native Brazilian crowd, Renan Barao spoke to Jon Anik in the Octagon to discuss the win. Check it out:

  • Romero: Tim Kennedy Cheated Too!

    Romero: Tim Kennedy Cheated Too!

    When Yoel Romero and Tim Kennedy stepped into the Octagon to fight at UFC 178, nobody could have known the bout would become one of the most controversial in modern times. As the second round drew to a close, Kennedy held onto Romero’s glove, and landed some hard shots that left Romero rocked at the […]

  • Aldo Welcomes fight with Dillashaw

    Aldo Welcomes fight with Dillashaw

    Recently, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw spoke about the possibility of a superfight against featherweight champion Jose Aldo, the man who has defeated two of his teammates, Urijah Faber, and Chad Mendes. Dillashaw said on an episode of Team Alpha Male Radio: “I wanna fight Aldo so bad, dude. I will beat Aldo. I wanna […]

  • UFC Prepping Legal Team To Fight Lawsuit

    UFC Prepping Legal Team To Fight Lawsuit

    The UFC has begun the lengthy process of interviewing law firms to defend their company against a recently filed lawsuit that could see the UFC paying $100s of millions. According to The American Lawyer, the UFC has begun interviewing law firms to defend them against the suit. Among the list of firms, and lawyers the […]

  • Booking Roundup: UFC Books 7 Bouts For Upcoming Events

    Booking Roundup: UFC Books 7 Bouts For Upcoming Events

    The UFC has been busy this week, as always, booking bouts for upcoming events. Catch up with all of the latest matchmaking happenings with BJPENN.com’s Booking Roundup! First up we have Derrick Lewis vs. Ruan Potts, which is set to go down at UFC 184 on February 28th at the Staples Center. Lewis is coming […]

  • UFC Fight Night 56 Drug Test Results: All Fighters Test Clean

    UFC Fight Night 56 Drug Test Results: All Fighters Test Clean

    Good news! All drug test results from UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs. Saint Preux have come back clean! The event, which took place November 8th at the Ginasio Municipal Tancredo Neves in Uberlandia Brazil was headlined by a bout between MMA legend Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, and Ovince Saint Preux, with Saint Preux getting the […]

  • Rampage Jackson Releases Official Statement Regarding UFC Signing

    Rampage Jackson Releases Official Statement Regarding UFC Signing

    Yesterday it was announced that Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson would be returning to the UFC, leaving Bellator MMA after going 3-0 with the promotion. Today Rampage sent out the following Tweet, linking to a statement on his website. Rampagejackson.com. Official statement on my UFC signing and what's happening at http://t.co/2iCm2dLQDw (so Scott Coker can shut up) […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Phil Baroni Reacts To UFC Lawsuit

    QUICK TWITT: Phil Baroni Reacts To UFC Lawsuit

    Last week it was announced that Cung Le, Jon Fitch, and Nate Quarry were suing the UFC in a class action lawsuit (Details HERE). Now, former UFC fighter Phil Baroni is giving his take on the lawsuit, and as usual, the New York Bad Ass isn’t holding anything back. Fuck the UFC — phil baroni […]

  • CB Dollaway On Liver Kick: “I Was Basically Paralyzed”

    CB Dollaway On Liver Kick: “I Was Basically Paralyzed”

    Last night at UFC Fight Night 58, CB Dollaway was on the receiving end of a ‘kick heard round the world’. The liver shot by Lyoto Machida ultimately ended with Dollaway unable to defend himself, forcing the referee to stop the bout. He spoke at the post-fight press conference about the kick. “Basically just a […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Renan Barao’s Win Over Mitch Gagnon

    QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Renan Barao’s Win Over Mitch Gagnon

    Last night at UFC Fight Night 58, Renan Barao returned to action for the first time since losing his bantamweight strap to TJ Dillashaw. After being off to a slow start, Barao found his rhythm and eventually submitted Gagnon in the third round (See that HERE). Below is a compilation of fighter reactions to the […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Machida’s TKO Win Over Dollaway

    QUICK TWITT: Pros React To Machida’s TKO Win Over Dollaway

    Last night at UFC Fight Night 58, fight fans saw former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida TKO rising contender CB Dollaway in just over a minute. Immediately, as always, the Twitter-verse went wild. Below is a compilation of Tweets from UFC fighters regarding the finish. Wow! Machida knows how to abuse a liver! #UFCFightNight58 — […]

  • Rampage Talks UFC Return

    Rampage Talks UFC Return

    Following the announcement that Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson had returned to the UFC, Rampage himself joined the UFC on FOX crew to discuss his signing. Check it out:

  • Cody McKenzie Retires From MMA

    Cody McKenzie Retires From MMA

    Former UFC fighter Cody McKenzie has retired from MMA, or, according to his words, has “quit”. He released the following Tweet regarding the matter, which has since been deleted, along with McKenzie’s Twitter account. I’m done fighting I would call it retiring but I never made no money so yea I quit. — . (@TheCodyMcKenzie) […]

  • UFC Exec: ‘If the UFC signed Rampage, they’re optimistic he’s in a position to be signed’

    UFC Exec: ‘If the UFC signed Rampage, they’re optimistic he’s in a position to be signed’

    Following the announcement made at UFC Fight Night 58 that former champion Quinton Rampage Jackson had returned to the UFC, Bellator MMA President Scott Coker said that Bellator would defend their contractual rights (See that HERE). The Tweet made by Coker left many fans wondering if Rampage would be able to fight in the UFC, […]

  • QUICK TWITT: Dana White reacts to potential Rockhold vs. Machida bout

    QUICK TWITT: Dana White reacts to potential Rockhold vs. Machida bout

    Last night at UFC Fight Night 58, Lyoto Machida returned to the win column with a quick, and devastating liver kick TKO win over CB Dollaway (See that HERE). Following the win, Machida spoke at the post-fight press conference about his desire to potentially fight Luke Rockhold for the next title shot (See that HERE). […]

  • Rampage: “It’s on!”

    Rampage: “It’s on!”

    During the broadcast for UFC Fight Night 58, the UFC revealed that former champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson was back in the UFC, and no longer with Bellator. Following the announcement, Rampage released this video through the UFC’s official Facebook page. Post by UFC. (Can’t see this post? Click HERE)

  • Barao: “I’m going to bring this belt back to Brazil”

    Barao: “I’m going to bring this belt back to Brazil”

    Last night, former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao returned to the Octagon, stopping Mitch Gagnon in the third round with an impressive, and slick arm triangle (See that HERE). Following the bout, Barao spoke through a translator at the post-fight press conference, saying: “I’m focused on my goals, and I’m going to bring this belt […]

  • Antonio Carlos Junior Announces Move To Middleweight Following UFC FN 58 Loss

    Last night at UFC Fight Night 58, Antonio Carlos Junior lost a unanimous decision to Patrick Cummins. Following the loss, Carlos Junior announced he would be joining the middleweight division, dropping down from light heavyweight. The move will make Carlos Junior’s next fight his third UFC fight, and also his third fight in a new […]

  • Rampage: “Me and Dana White, we haven’t even spoke”

    Rampage: “Me and Dana White, we haven’t even spoke”

    Yesterday during the UFC Fight Night 58 broadcast, the UFC revealed that Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson was back in the UFC (See that HERE). Following the announcement, Bellator MMA President Scott Coker revealed that Rampage was still under contract with Bellator, and that they would protect their contractual rights (See that HERE). Now Rampage has revealed […]

  • Machida Interested In Bout With Rockhold

    Machida Interested In Bout With Rockhold

    Following his quick, and impressive TKO win over CB Dollaway last night at UFC Fight Night 58, Lyoto Machida spoke to media members at the post-fight press conference to discuss who he would like to fight next. He spoke through a translator, saying: “Luke Rockhold has credentials in the UFC, so maybe a fight against […]