MMA News
Bellator/GLORY Release Rendering of "DYNAMITE" Arena
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
The arena has been decided and Bellator officials released the first rendering of what the arena will look like when Dynamite goes live.
WATCH! UFC Fighters Predict Dillashaw/Barao 2 and It's a Landslide
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
TJ Dillashaw is set to defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship against former champion Renan Barao this weekend! Chicago, Illinois will host the championship match which will air on big FOX. Fans aren’t the only ones excited for the fight— check out what the fighters have to say about it as well!
Emotional Christy Mack Details War Machine Attack (GRAPHIC LANGUAGE)
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
It is an unfortunate reality that domestic violence is an issue in our society, but the spotlight shines on the attacker more when they are in the public eye. The crime is not only limited to men like Ray Rice; USA World Cup Gold Medalist Hope Solo has also been accused of domestic violence as well.
Tito vs. Fedor? Ortiz Open to Catchweight Bout with Emelianenko
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
Fedor Emelianenko is, without a doubt, the hottest free agent in the mixed martial arts world. Ultimate Fighting Championship has the opportunity to snag Fedor as his manager stated that there is no animosity between the two parties.
Rousey Admits ESPYs Jab at Mayweather Was Payback -- WATCH!
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is preparing to defend her title against Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in August, but she had to take time away from training to accept ANOTHER award. Rousey was presented with the ESPY for “Athlete of the Year” and she took a serious verbal-jab at Floyd Mayweather Jr. She previously explained that she made the statement to hype her upcoming fight, but she reveals the real reason above.
WATCH! Ronda Rousey Introduces Mike Tyson to Her Mother
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
Mike Tyson was in attendance at one of Ronda Rousey’s sparring sessions and Rousey saw the opportunity to introduce the boxing legend to her mother. Of course, her mother did not shy away from joking with Tyson right away and informed Rousey to get some boxing tips from the legend! Check out the video above!
OUCH! Anderson Silva Is Too Fast for His Own Good
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
During his reign as UFC Middleweight Champion, Anderson Silva was praised as one of the quickest fighters in the octagon. Whether he was dodging punches or flicking knockout-inducing jabs, Silva was a force to reckon with. Silva may not be the champion anymore, but he is looking to prove he is as good as he once was.
BRUTAL! Girl Chokes Opponent Out with Inverted Leg Scissors
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
Purple belt Gabby Bella knows how to get the job done! After seventy minutes of grappling with her opponent, Bella trapped them in an inverted leg scissors. It almost looked as if her opponent didn’t even know he was in trouble until it was too late. Speaking of too late, the referee must have had a bad angle because he let that choke go on FAR too long. Either way, check out the sick submission!
REPLAY! Road to the Octagon: Miesha Tate vs. Jessica Eye
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
Check out Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye training in the gym as they prepare to face off in the Octagon. Tate and Eye are set to duke it out this weekend at UFC on FOX 16, and the fight could be a number one contender’s bout. Who do you have coming out on top? Share your prediction in the comment section below!
WATCH! LEGACY 43: 6 Fights, 6 Finishes (Highlights)
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
The main card was FULL of finishes this weekend at LEGACY 43. Nate Richardson and Derrick Krantz both supplied brutal knockouts while the other supplied the submissions. The card took place live from the Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel in Hinckley, Minnesota. Check out the highlights above!
Lingerie Fighting Championship to Air Live On August 8
BJPENN.COM News - July 20, 2015
Lingerie Fighting Championship is apparently a thing and they’re up to their twentieth event. While there are no details about what “matches” are on the card, the event has been dubbed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The commercial looks interesting and is more cheesy than anything, but check it out!
Jeremy Stephens on Missing Weight: "It was my first and last time"
BJPENN.COM News - July 19, 2015
Jeremy Stephens made an impactful return to the octagon at the biggest event of the year when he knocked out Dennis Bermudez with a highlight reel flying knee. The amazing finish would have likely earned him a performance of the night bonus had he not missed weight the day before. The lightweight turned featherweight has never had an issue with missing weight before. Stephens walked onto the scales knowing he would miss weight and chalked it up to poor planning. He vows it was a mistake that will never happen again.
Cris Cyborg: 'Tito Ortiz is like family... The UFC Makes me sad...'
bjpenndotcom - July 19, 2015
“I cannot make 135 (pounds) now, and I’m really happy with Invicta because they opened the door for me. I love fights. UFC doesn’t have my weight class and it makes me sad… I’m happy at Invicta.” Fresh off her devastating TKO win, Invicta FC featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino talked about her relationship with her team, Tito Ortiz, and her thoughts on the UFC.
REPLAY! BJPENN.COM RADIO Featuring Jeremy Stephens
BJPENN.COM News - July 19, 2015
BJPENN.COM Radio returned last week with UFC 189’s Jeremy Stephens. Hear from one of the UFC’s best knockout artists fresh off his big win over Dennis Bermudez.
WATCH! "UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia" Extended Preview
BJPENN.COM News - July 19, 2015
UFC commentator Joe Rogan talks about the main and co-main events of UFC 190 featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Bethe Correia for the women’s bantamweight title, and a rematch 10 years in the making between Shogun Rua and Rogerio Nogueira.
Titan FC 34 Results: Healy Retains, Elliot Wins Vacant Flyweight Title
BJPENN.COM News - July 19, 2015
Titan FC made its way to UFC Fight Pass for the first time and they stacked their card. The fate of their lightweight, featherweight, and flyweight championships were decided on the main card.
WATCH! Floyd Mayweather Already Training for Next Fight
BJPENN.COM News - July 19, 2015
News broke that Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr. would be making his return to the boxing ring in September, and the champ has already started his training camp! While his opponent has yet to be announced, it has been rumored that he could be fighting Andre Berto on CBS. Check out the pound for pound king putting work in at the gym below:
Manager: Fedor just as likely to sign with UFC as he is with Bellator
BJPENN.COM News - July 19, 2015
Fedor Emelianenko’s announcement that he will be returning to the world of mixed martial arts shocked the world earlier this week. The former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion has been inactive since his last bout in 2012 when he defeated Pedro Rizzo in less than two minutes. Now no longer associated with M-1 Global, Emelianenko is free to go anywhere he wants on his own accord.