MMA News
Phil Baroni vs. Karo Parisyan official for Bellator 122
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2014
We reported a couple of weeks ago that a welterweight bout between MMA veterans Phil Baroni and Karo Parisyan was in the works for July’s Bellator 122 event in Temecula, California.
Free Fight Video: Marquardt KO's Maia
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Flashback to UFC 102 when Nate Marquardt knocked out Demian Maia. Check out the video below in preparation for Marquardt’s fight against James Te Huna at UFC Fight Night on June 28th.
Jon Jones Is Grateful For The Hate
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Jon Jones joined America’s Pregame to discuss his rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, how his relationship is with the UFC, Daniel Cormier, and more. Check out the full interview below. Video: ‘Bones’ Jones joins APG
Jon Jones and Carlos Condit Go Head-To-Head In Time Square
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Teammates Jon Jones and Carlos Condit went head to head in EA Sports UFC game at an EA Sports Launch event in NYC. Check out the video below:
REPLAY | 3.5 Second KO Sets New MMA World Record - WOW!
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Mike Garrett used to have the fastest KO in the world, he broke his own record this past weekend and did it again in 3.5 seconds! Check out the video below.
Jon Jones Laughs Off His Controversial Instagram Posts
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
Several weeks ago during the period where Jon Jones hadn’t signed the contract for a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson he posted a video on Instagram that was directed at the people trash talking him. “Asking for an undefeated Olympic wrestler and Strikeforce champion makes me somehow a coward. How ’bout the fact that I beat Gustafsson already, whether you guys like how close it was or not. It’s my career…not yours.”
Jon Jones and NBA Star John Wall Go At It In EA Sports UFC
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
UFC lightheavyweight champion Jon Jones went head to head with NBA star John Wall in EA Sports UFC yesterday. The UFC got a video of it from it’s official Instagram account. Check out the action below.
UFC 174 Replay: Bang KO's Kajan Johnson - WOW!
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
In the prelims of UFC 174 Tae Hyun Bang took a hard head kick, and instead of getting knocked out, landed a hard right hand that knocked out his opponent. Check out this awesome .gif below!
New Mouthguard Provides Data On Concussions
BJPENN.COM News - June 17, 2014
In the ever evolving world of technology, science is becoming increasingly more and more in depth. In the world of contact sports, this evolution in technology has lead to an increased concern for the safety of contact sports athletes, especially combat sports athletes. The FITGuard mouthguard is now being designed to show early detection for concussions by showing the intensity of impact through data collected by the mouthguard. Pretty cool right? Check out this video.
Rumor: Kimbo Slice Signing With Bellator?
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
According to MMASupremacy on Twitter, Kimbo Slice has signed on with Bellator. Check out the Tweet below.
Amir Khan Set To Make ONE FC Debut
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
Undefeated amateur fighter Amir Khan is set to make his promotional debut with ONE FC according to Yahoo. Khan was competing in the US, but returned to his native country of Singapore to train with Evolve MMA which is home to the legendary Shinya Aoki, as well as Ben Askren and Leandro Ataides. Evolve MMA is not a public gym, and fighters can only train there if they are invited to do so.
Miesha Tate: Rousey Doesn't Care About The Sport | STATIC Episode 3
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
Two weeks ago we brought you a new web series presented by Jay-Z and Anderson Silva which takes a look at some of the most notorious rivalries in MMA history. First was Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva, last week was Nick Diaz vs. Mayhem Miller, and now we have episode 3: Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate. Check out the full episode below.
Ray Sefo Plans Global Expansion For WSOF
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
Former Kickboxer and now President of World Series of Fighting ‘Sugar’ Ray Sefo joined a media conference call to discuss the future of his promotion. During the call MMAmania.com asked Sefo about global expansions for WSOF.
Dr. Catlin: Sonnen Was Just Trying To Be Normal
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
Dr. Don Catlin, arguably the most qualified person to speak about TRT, did so on Inside MMA with Bas Ruten and Kenny Rice to discuss the results of Chael Sonnen’s failed drug test last week. For those who don’t know Dr. Catlin opened the first anti-doping lab in the US back in 1982, which also serves as the UCLA Olympic Lab, which is the largest PED testing facility. Kenny Rice asked Dr. Catlin if he believed the drugs Sonnen was taking compared to TRT.
'The California Kid' Catches Some Major Air In This Clip
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
Urijah Faber hopped in a wind tunnel to test his flying skills this past weekend, and managed to capture the event via video on Instagram. Check it out below.
Ben Askren Would Fight Nick Diaz If He Could 'Stay off the pipe'
bjpenndotcom - June 16, 2014
World Series of Fighting's VP: 'Conor McGregor vs. Gerogi Karakhanyan wouldn't be a fair fight'
bjpenndotcom - June 16, 2014