MMA News

bjpenndotcom - January 4, 2016

Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier found out some big news before his long and awaited contest with “Irish” Joe Duffy.   Poirier found out the big news ahead of his biggest fight to date.

Russell Ess - January 4, 2016

It looks like the knockout loss former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is still haunting her. Nearly two months removed from UFC 193 where Holly Holm shocked the world and knocked Ronda Rousey unconscious, Rousey has had just a few presentations in the media spotlight.

Russell Ess - January 4, 2016

Although retired from the sport of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is definitely staying relevant in the media. From his flashy lifestyle to his vocal opinions, Mayweather has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. Recently, Mayweather spoke with Fight Hype on how he “truly believes” racism exists in the sport of boxing, and expanded it to MMA.

bjpenndotcom - January 4, 2016

https://youtu.be/V7KwpWUQ-hA Nighty night I didn’t wrap my hands up too tight!

bjpenndotcom - January 4, 2016

https://youtu.be/TXwVjRJ-P28 Michael Bisping is here to letting everyone know how he feels about Anderson Silva’s past drug use.  Silva over a year ago fought Nick Diaz and had that fight rule as a no-contest due to the positive tests from Silva.

bjpenndotcom - January 4, 2016

“Showtime” is back in action in at UFC Fight Night in Boston MA.    The former champ #1 Anthony Pettis is set to face #4 Eddie Alvarez and maintain his position in a super-stacked lightweight division.

bjpenndotcom - January 4, 2016

https://youtu.be/mFwfiULslBc The year was 1987 a young man from New York won his first WBC title,  in 1987 “The Baddest Man on the Planet” became the unified champion.

bjpenndotcom - January 4, 2016

https://youtu.be/m9PYjln_kjA Former champ Jon “Bones” Jones is seen in this behind the scenes training video throwing heat with the 1-2’s.  Jones is looking to regain his LW championship title the first part of this year.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Since the return of younger brother Nate Diaz, I’ve been waiting for an official announcement of big brother Nick Diaz getting back into the octagon.   No such luck.  Next best thing?  Highlights from the man reppin’ 209.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

The hits keep coming as UFC 196 is set to take center stage in Las Vegas NV next month.  The main-event is a re-match from Cain Velasquez’s loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 188 last summer.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

There was a list contenders that wanted to send off former champ Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao, Amir Khan, Kell Brook, and Terence Crawford were a few of them but in the end a rubber-match between Timothy Bradley vs Pacqiuao will be the final bout for the Filipino.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Pioneer to MMA and legend Royce Gracie is set to square off against Ken Shamrock at Bellator 149 next month.  The 6th degree blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is looking to give Shamrock his third straight and possibly retirement.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Just last month TUF winner Julianna Pena was arrested in her home town of Spokane WA just a few weeks ago regarding an altercation with a bar owner and employee.  Witness reports of Pena violently kicking two men in the groin have made news in the MMA community.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Exactly two weeks from now the answer that many fight fans want answered is who is the better bantamweight champion?    UFC Fight Night in Boston MA will host the anticipated event and should bring to light all the questions that have come up since the “Dominator” stepped away from the sport due to injury.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/ieTXkxie73I Miesha Tate is ready to start her year of fight action and how better to kick of her year than a tribute to “Cupcake” for all she does in and outside the octagon.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/G2G2-g6SdkY Giilbert Melendez  puts on the suit and tie for this video as he breaks down the epic fight at UFC 195 Condit vs Lawler.   The contest between these two warriors with different approaches to the sport have dedicated their lives to go head to head for gold in this instant classic.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit is a true warrior.  For a fighter that takes and breaks hearts, Condit displays his heart in the octagon better than most in the talent rich UFC roster.

bjpenndotcom - January 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/Lc3ABX7-MU8 New Mexico favorite Holly Holm is seen at UFC 195 in the crowd and she brought a few friends with her.  Former champ Jon “Bones” Jones and title contender Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone.