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UFC On FOX 9: Mendes Thinks ‘Big Headed Lentz Is Too Cocky’
“His demeanor, the way he thinks he’s going to run through me. He’s cocky. I just don’t like it. No (He hasn’t earned the right to be cocky). I don’t think he’s fought anybody of my caliber. He’s never fought anybody as athletic; he’s got a big head on his shoulders and he talks a […]
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UFC Imports Another Top Russian Prospect
The UFC is on the hunt for Russian talent and the latest addition to their roster comes by way of Dagestan, Russia in the form of lightweight prospect Rashid Magomedov. Magomedov joins his fellow Dagestani imports,Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rustam Khabilov and Azamat Gashimov in the UFC and according to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, he will be making […]
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QUICK TWITT | Bantamweight Contender Cat Zingano Back To Training
Female bantamweight contender Cat Zingano should be preparing for her title shot against Ronda Rousey right now. Instead, the UFC’s true number one contender is out on the sidelines rehabbing a knee injury that forced her out of her TUF coaching gig and title shot. However, good news on the Zingano front has now come […]
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VIDEO | Cung Le Stars Opposite Dolph Lundgren In Latest Film (Trailer)
No stranger to the silver screen, top UFC middleweight fighter, Cung Le stars in his latest film release opposite Dolph Lundgren. Hit play above and be amazed!
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan & Eddie Bravo Talk Kron & Rickson Gracie At ADCC 2013
In this video UFC Commentator and comedian Joe Rogan and his good friend and BJJ Black Belt Eddie Bravo, founder of 10th planet Jujitsu, talk about this years ADCC 2013. I finally had the pleasure of meeting up with Eddie Bravo at this years ADCC 2013 Beijing, China and got to interview him about the […]
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All 11 Invicta Strawweights heading to TUF 20 will be paid prior to filming
This past Wednesday night, UFC president Dana White announced that the organization had picked up the contracts of 11 strawweights from Invicta FC. The eleven 115-pounders will be featured on season #20 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ which is set to start filming in May 2014. “TUF 20” will be the first season to feature an […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9 Pre-Fight Press Conference (Full Replay)
If you missed BJPENN.COM’s live broadcast of today’s UFC on FOX 9 pre-fight press conference you can still catch it right here using the player above. Enjoy!
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BJPENN.COM: Quick Hits (Anderson Silva: Underdog or Favorite?)
After months and months of figuring out how to tackle a proper format for an article like this, we here at BJPENN.COM are excited to welcome you to the first edition of ‘Quick Hits’. Inspired by roundtable discussions and television shows like ESPN’s Around the Horn, ‘Quick Hits’ will tackle some of the biggest and […]
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UFC wants Werdum to face the winner of Browne vs. Barnett
Since returning to the UFC in February of 2012, heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum (17-5-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) has gone 3-0, with impressive wins over Roy Nelson, Mike Russow and most recently ‘Big Nog.’ In late October, UFC president Dana White stated that the 36-year-old Brazilian, Werdum, would be the next man to challenge rating UFC heavyweight champion […]
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PHOTO | ‘UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi’ Poster
Probably one of the ugliest UFC posters in recent memory has been released by The Ultimate Fighting Championship for their upcoming UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi fight card. The FOX Sports 1 event is set to go down from the Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on Feb. 15, 2014. Check it out […]
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QUICK TWITT | ‘Surgery Went Amazing’ For Recovering Anthony Pettis
UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis, has undergone a successful surgery to repair a torn PCL in his knee. There is currently no time-line for his return, but UFC contender Josh Thomson isn’t sold on the need for surgery and believes that Pettis should have fought him this Saturday as planned. Whatever the case may be, […]
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PHOTO | UFC on FOX 9 Fighters Staredown At Today’s Press Conference
If you missed BJPENN.COM’s special broadcast of today’s UFC on FOX 9 press conference event then you missed all the staredowns at its conclusion. Today’s media event took place from the Sleep Train Arena’s 4th Floor Lounge in Sacramento, California. UFC on FOX 9 is set to go down this Saturday from Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena. […]
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Watch Today’s UFC on FOX 9 Pre-Fight Presser Live on BJPENN.COM (1 p.m. PT)
In anticipation of Saturday’s UFC on FOX 9 event BJPENN.COM will be hosting a live broadcast of today’s pre-fight press conference. Today’s event takes place from the Sleep Train Arena’s 4th Floor Lounge in Sacramento. To catch it, tune in right here at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET and use the player below.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Demetrious Johnson Not Worried About Earning Respect
UFC flyweight champion, Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson, discusses his rematch with Joseph Benavidez set for Saturday night in Sacramento, California.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Joseph Benavidez Was ‘Obsessed’ Over First DJ Fight
Joseph Benavidez, who faces Demetrious Johnson in the main event of UFC on FOX 9, talks about fighting at home, the pressure he put himself under the first fight, if he still has the picture of the belt, Team Alpha Male’s big night, and much more.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Urijah Faber Doesn’t Need UFC Title to Cement Legacy
Urijah Faber discusses his last fight in Sacramento against Jose Aldo, the impact of Duane Ludwig, his upcoming fight against Michael McDonald, possibly changing his nickname, Barao vs. Cruz, and much more.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Michael McDonald Surprised Over Reaction to Abstinent News
Michael McDonald explains whether he ever thought he’d be facing his UFC on Fox 9 opponent Urijah Faber in his opponent’s hometown, how he anticipated fighting Faber and other WEC greats, why Faber is a continuously improving fighter, the surprise he feels at the revelation he’s sexually abstinent and much more.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Joe Lauzon Eager to Erase ‘Embarrassing’ Loss
Joe Lauzon discusses Nick the Tooth “ducking him,” fighting Mac Danzig on the main card, his loss to Michael Johnson, how the fight will end up, and much more.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Chad Mendes Admits Lentz’s Trash Talk Has Irked Him
Chad Mendes discusses fighting in his backyard, selling his farm, what he thinks of his opponent Nik Lentz, Lentz’s trash talk, the importance of Duane Ludwig, and much more.
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9 Pre-Fight Interviews: Jorgensen, Castillo, Lentz & Danzig
UFC on FOX 9 is set to go down from Sacramento, California this Saturday on FOX TV. In the main event of the evening Demetrious Johnson will look to defend his title in a rematch against Joseph Benavidez. Get caught up on the pre-fight hype right here and check out interviews from some of the […]
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Nate Diaz Getting Called Out Left And Right
Coming off a much-needed win, former UFC lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz is getting his fair share of challenges these days. The Stockton based fighter last saw action at the TUF 18 Finale event where he easily dispatched former rival Gray Maynard via KO in the first round of action. Now back in the mix, […]
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VIDEO | Joe Lauzon’s UFC on FOX 9 Blog (Part 1)
UFC lightweight, Joe Lauzon has once again documented his fight lead up through video blogs. The fan favorite multiple FON bonus winner is set to face Mac Danzig on this weekend’s UFC on FOX 9 main card.
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QUICK TWITT | The UFC’s New Strawweight Ladies React To UFC Signing
Yesterday we learned that the UFC has put together an all-star cast of 115 pound female fighters. The world’s top 11 strawweights have been plucked from InvictaFC and will all compete in the 20th season of the Ultimate Fighter. The winner of TUF 20 will serve as the inaugural UFC strawweight champion of the world. […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor Back on Heavy Bag 13 Weeks After Surgery
UFC featherweight Conor McGregor was forced out of action with a torn ACL. Surgery in rehab in Southern California have lasted 13-weeks so-far and the UFC’s Irish star is now back with some light training. Back on the heavy bag 13 weeks post ACL. Someone will pay. The clock is ticking https://t.co/NYVT2M2dMS — Conor McGregor […]
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UFC Announces Signing Of 11 Female Strawweight’s For All-Female TUF 20
It was just announced by the UFC that they have added a 115 pound straw-weight women’s division. UFC’s twitter account announced big news. First revealing that they had acquired 11 fighter contracts from Invicta, then they tweeted the names of each of those 11 straw-weight fighters. Then came the news that all 11 fighters will […]
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QUICK TWITT | Cain Velasquez Shoulder Surgery A Success, Champ Currently In Recovery
UFC Heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, has gone under the knife for a torn labrum. Initially it was thought that the UFC’s personal ‘Brown Pride’ representative would not need surgery, but Cain and his medical team decided that the medical procedure was the right course of action. The champ is no stranger to surgery and the […]
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White Admits To Meltdown Following GSP Fight, Says No Big Announcement Coming Tomorrow
GSP is holding a press-conference tomorrow that the MMA media has billed as an important announcement on the fighting future of the UFC’s welterweight champion. Rumors of retirement, vacation, family issues and more have revolved around the Canadian super-star ever since his split-decision win over Johny Hendricks. With his press-conference set for tomorrow in Canada, […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 9: Faber vs McDonald Preview
A true veteran of the sport takes on a new breed of fighter when Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald meet in the Octagon this Saturday.