MMA News
Soa Palelei vs. Nikita Krylov booked for UFC 164 in Milwaukee
Chris Taylor - May 31, 2013
Another heavyweight tilt has been added to UFC 164 in Milwaukee, as it was announced that undefeated UFC newcomer Nikita Krylov (14-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will meet Soa “The Hulk” Palelei (18-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the Bradley Center on August 31. The undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight, Krylov, has won all 14 of his fights by way of first round stoppage. Krylov went 11-0 in 2012, this despite not having his first fight until July. Nine of Krylov’s 14 wins have come by form of submission, however, his 3 most recent wins have come by way of KO or TKO.
Uriah Hall vs. Nick Ring set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 in Boston
Chris Taylor - May 31, 2013
The UFC will return to Boston’s TD Garden on August 17 and in doing so will make it’s promotional debut on the new FOX Sports 1 cable network. Yesterday, it was announced that a pair of “ultimate fighter” veterans, middleweights Uriah Hall (7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Nick Ring (13-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will square off at the inaugural event.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison
Scott Hernandez - May 31, 2013
Join us this week on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio as Anton Skoro and Denny Hodge jump back in the booth and bring you 4 of the top personalities in the sport of MMA. We have a man recently removed from his UFC Title shot, our second guest is no stranger to the show or to the Bellator microphone. Second hour we have the 155 lb. Bellator Champ, and wrapping up the show is a top level Black Belt in BJJ ready to break down the Metamoris 2. While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Werdum vs. Nogueira From The 2006 Pride Grand Prix
BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013
Next week in the UFC on FUEL TV 10 main event, two Brazilian fighters will finalize their season of “The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2” with a rematch almost 7-years in the making. Fabricio Werdum and “Big Nog” both fought in the 2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix where they faced each other in the quarterfinal-round.
VIDEO | Dana White Offers Words Of Wisdom For New MMA Promotor Nick Diaz
BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013
UFC President Dana White took to last weekend’s media event to discuss the fight business from the promotor side and what Nick Diaz can expect to encounter in his newest business venture. His words of encouragement? “Welcome to the losing money business,” said the UFC boss.
VIDEO | Mendes Brothers RVCA Advocates
BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013
From RVCA.COM: GUILHERME AND RAFAEL MENDES WERE BORN IN RIO CLARO, A CITY IN THE STATE OF SAO PAULO, BRAZIL AND WERE INTRODUCED TO JIU-JITSU BY A FAMILY MEMBER WHEN THEY WERE 12 AND 11 YEARS OLD.THEY PICKED UP THE SPORT VERY QUICKLY AND SOON BEGAN TO TAKE A MORE SERIOUS APPROACH WITH THEIR TRAINING. THIS DECISION ULTIMATELY PAID OFF AS BOTH BROTHERS BEGAN TO ACHIEVE TREMENDOUS SUCCESS AT THE TOP COMPETITIONS IN BRAZIL.
BJPENN.COM Quick Nutrition Tip
BJPENN.COM News - May 30, 2013
Training MMA? FUEL better performance with premium carbohydrates, top choices: yucca, sweet potato, tubers, yams, green plantains, squash, and a bit of fruit Fighters need MICRONUTRIENTS to perform, eat a range of vegetables, and mix up your herbs and spices in cooking for large variety in anti-oxidants.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson Teaches Johny Hendricks How To Box
BJPENN.COM News - May 29, 2013
Mike Tyson has been making appearances around the MMA world as of late and now we have video of him giving some tips to UFC welterweight number one contender Johny Hendricks.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison
Scott Hernandez - May 29, 2013
Join us this week on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio as Anton Skoro and Denny Hodge jump back in the booth and bring you 4 of the top personalities in the sport of MMA. We have a man recently removed from his UFC Title shot, our second guest is no stranger to the show or to the Bellator microphone. Second hour we have the 155 lb. Bellator Champ, and wrapping up the show is a top level Black Belt in BJJ ready to break down the Metamoris 2. While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
Upstart Arise FC Books Terry vs. De La Torre In Main Event
BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013
Upstart promotion, Arise FC (@AriseFC), has just confirmed its first ever main event set for their debut show on 6/15. On the mixed MMA / Muay Thai fight card James Terry vs. Mike De La Torre will compete in a lightweight bout that will serve as the evening’s main event.
VIDEO | Latest Diaz Brothers Cartoon Featuring GSP And The Alien Theft Of Time
BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013
VIDEO | Behind-The-Scenes - UFC 160: Velasquez vs. 'Bigfoot'
BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013
Last weekend in Las Vegas the UFC put on a memorable night of fights capped off by Cain Velasquez vs. ‘Bigfoot’ Silva. If you were not able to attend the event, camera crews were on the ground catching all the action both in front and behind the stage.
Anthony Pettis Beats The Crap Out Of Brazil's 'Jackass'
BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013
“La Fênix porra” Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis Anthony Pettis is getting in some training with Team Diego Moraes ahead of his title shot vs. Jose Aldo at UFC 163 on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.
VIDEO | Jeremy Stephens UFC 160 Fight Day Blog
BJPENN.COM News - May 28, 2013
Jeremy Stephens returned to the cage last weekend at UFC 160 in his debut as a featherweight fighter. It was a fight he clearly dominated in the evenings opening bout. See his fight day blog above.