MMA News

Russell Ess - December 7, 2015

Get the breakdown from former UFC title contender Dan Hardy with the latest Inside The Octagon. Hardy goes into detail on the big fights happening this week in the UFC TUF Finale.

Russell Ess - December 7, 2015

Check out Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi breakdown the most popular questions submitted to him regarding the Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor UFC featherweight unification title fight that takes place at UFC 194 on Dec. 12.

Russell Ess - December 7, 2015

https://youtu.be/7Jh9TVh6sTo Check out the recent bout in the ONE Championship promotion that took place on Saturday that took the record for the fastest knockout in the promotion’s history.

bjpenndotcom - December 7, 2015

Russell Ess - December 7, 2015

https://youtu.be/KfSAXxtw0V8 Check out the full episode of UFC 194 Embedded on FOX: Jose Aldo vs Conor McGregor. The 42-minute special goes into the world of UFC 194.

Russell Ess - December 7, 2015

Jon Jones has been in the gym doing a lot of powerlifting and packing on muscle. The former UFC light heavyweight champion has been breaking personal weightlifting records and making big gains. UFC President Dana White spoke with ESPN recently and talked about Jones’ plan on moving up to the heavyweight division (transcribed by MMA Fighting):

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

Hundreds gathered at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque, NM to welcome hometown champ Holly “The Preachers Daughter” Holm. Many people held up with signs saying “Burque’s Best”, a high school marching band and classic cars carrying Governor Susan Martinez and Mayor Richard Berry made it to the event. Their is no question of the dedication, love and sacrifice that Holm has given to the sport. The speech that she had written was not available, which makes it that much better.  Enjoy the video!

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

Another teammate of champion Holly Holm steps up and gives Ariel Helwani a brief interview on his thoughts about Holm’s success and his bet on Holm’s that made some bank. Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski is on the title hunt after decisioning Frank Mir back in September. Pitbull is on a 6 fight winning streak in the UFC. He’ll need to wait his turn after a rematch with former champ Cain Velasquez, after that possibly a heavier Jon “Bones” Jones.

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

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bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

Brock Lesnar is one of the baddest men on the planet. Lesnar’s pro wrestling career began over 15 years ago and he won his first championship in 2002 by defeating The Rock at SummerSlam. That championship win put Lesnar in the record books as the youngest champion at age 25. He was also the 2nd fastest wrestler to achieve a world title (126 days). Only Rick Flair did it quicker at (113 days) since their debut. Brock Lesnar is obviously accustomed to breaking records due to him doing so in the UFC, as well as the WWE.

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

Heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum (20-5-1 MMA) defeated Cain Velasquez (13-2 MMA) at UFC 188 in June at Mexico City, Mexico. Werdum is on a six fight win streak after suffering a loss to Alistair Overeem four years ago with Strikeforce at a Grand Prix quarterfinal. The Kings MMA champion discusses his future plans after a rematch with Velasquez in either February or March. Hopefully, with a February rematch, that might give Werdum or Velasquez enough time to prepare for a June 2nd UFC 200 event in Vegas with former champ Jon “Bones” Jones.

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

Every major sports entertainment organization has it’s fair share of dirty laundry. Rumors and accusations spread wildly like a raging forest fire. It wouldn’t be the first for the 15 time champion, but he’s familiar with controversy in his storied sixteen year career. John Cena, who’s dabbled in acting and rapping in the past, is ready to make a career move permanently in show biz industry. This time, in a reality TV show starring on FOX called American Grit.

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

Floyd “Money” Mayweather may be retired from boxing but the former pound for pound fighter in the world still has more to give to the sport. A masterclass held by “Money” broke last year’s record. The boxing legend invited hundreds of fans to attend training session, held in the ring at a local concert hall, and organized by Boxing Academy in association with Russian Timber Group and State Corporation Rostecheld.

bjpenndotcom - December 6, 2015

  Fight Night 80 will be setting off the first of three nights of fights on December 10th. Paige “12 Gauge” VanZant headlines the card with “Thug” Rose Namajunas. Sage “Super” Northcutt will be set to face Cody “The Pfist” Pfister.

bjpenndotcom - December 5, 2015

All the great tag teams have a signature finishing, high flying, arial defying move that everyone loves to cheer for.

bjpenndotcom - December 5, 2015

Ahead of UFC Fight Night 80 on Thursday, get an inside look into the lives of Paige VanZant, Rose Namajunas, Sage Northcutt, and Cody Pfister as they all prepare for their fights.

bjpenndotcom - December 5, 2015

  If you missed International Fight Week in Las Vegas this year, then you’ll know better to remember to save it on your smartphone or book your flight and room in advance.