UFC News
Did the UFC miss the boat on Russian female prospect Anastasia Yankova?
Russell Ess - January 28, 2016
MMA is about technical skill, putting on exciting fights and ultimately, winning. However, when you can toss in charisma and looks to the package, you have all the ingredients necessary to produce a star not just in MMA, but in pop culture. Look at how former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has fared with her career outside of MMA. In less than three years since her UFC debut, Rousey has garnered more media coverage and fans than most fighters in the UFC ever will. Do her looks and personality play into that at all?
'The Mountain' reflects on Conor McGregor's punches and had this funny reaction
Russell Ess - January 28, 2016
You have seen the video that went viral right? Where UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor was sparring with 396-pound Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson, also known as “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones? (Video link here) Björnsson was recently featured in GQ and revealed some interesting information from the sparring session with “The Notorious.”
Chael Sonnen shares his intriguing input on Kenny Florian's plagiarism incident
Russell Ess - January 28, 2016
It was kind of a big deal. FOX took it into their own hands to suspend Kenny Florian for failing to cite some quotes that he used while working on an article for the FOX Sports website, which resulted in an act of plagiarism. Dominick Cruz fueled the fire and threw a “friendly” verbal jab after winning the UFC bantamweight title and it caused a lot more people to be interested in the matter and the story between the two FOX analysts.
Rashad Evans vs. Shogun Rua reportedly set for UFC on FOX 19
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Rashad Evans and Shogun Rua are both legends in the sport of MMA, however the pair have never fought despite their lengthy careers in the sport. Back at UFC 128 Evans was set to challenge Rua for the UFC light heavyweight championship, but was forced out of the bout with a knee injury. Evans was subsequently replaced by Jon Jones, who defeated Shogun to claim the UFC light heavyweight championship.
Werdum on UFC 196 withdrawal: "best decision of my life"
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
After it was announced that Cain Velasquez was out of his UFC 196 main event scrap with Fabricio Werdum, the UFC announced that Stipe Miocic would fight Werdum for the heavyweight title. Shortly after that announcement, Fabricio Werdum withdrew from the bout, also citing a back injury. After a brief scramble that saw Nate Diaz offer to fight Anthony Pettis on short notice, the UFC decided to promote the co-main event fight between Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson to the main event.
UFC 197 becomes UFC 196
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
UFC 196 has now been scrapped and rebranded as ‘UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson’ after Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum both withdrew from their main event scrap for the heavyweight title. After a brief scramble that saw Nate Diaz offer to fight Anthony Pettis in the main event, the UFC promoted the co-main event between Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson to the main event, and moved the card to Fox Sports 1.
WATCH! Top 5 spinning attacks in UFC history
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Spinning attacks are some of the most lethal techniques in all of MMA. The moves are often high risk high reward. When they land the result is often devastating, however when they don’t the result often isn’t too great for the fighter throwing the technique.
Aldo wants McGregor rematch even if the title isn't on the line
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Jose Aldo has remained mostly quiet since losing his UFC featherweight championship to Conor McGregor at UFC 194 last month. In the meantime, McGregor has booked a fight at lightweight against Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship on March 5th. Leading many to wonder whether Frankie Edgar or Jose Aldo will get the next crack at McGregor at featherweight when ‘Notorious’ returns to 145.
Ben Rothwell Video: Fabricio Werdum said too much about pulling out of UFC 196
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
https://youtu.be/u50Y32_tDmk Sometimes short and sweet is just as effective as long and drawn out and full of detail. In Fabricio Werdum’s case he did the later and drew some ‘constructive’ criticism from a fellow heavyweight.
Ben Rothwell: '80 percent or more heavyweights were on performance-enhancing drugs'
Russell Ess - January 27, 2016
Since the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in 2015, a lot of fighters are much happier with how things are going in the organization as far as their competition goes. UFC heavyweight “Big” Ben Rothwell is one of them. Rothwell spoke with ESPN recently on how the landscape of the UFC is changing with the increased drug testing, especially in the heavyweight division.
Luke Rockhold on Cain Velasquez injury Video: 'He’s had a bad back for awhile now'
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Ariel Helwani with MMA hour, get the rundown on Cain Velasquez and life as being a UFC champ. Luke Rockhold is living it up and ‘bumping elbows’ with rich and famous after he defeated Chris Weidman at UFC 194.
Is Conor McGregor respectful after a fight? This title contender says 'Yes'
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
That is what made me a fan of @TheNotoriousMMA, he talks yes but he delivers and he always shows respect after https://t.co/UYroqJ4bhN — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) January 27, 2016
MUST SEE! Joe Rogan blows Georges St-Pierre's mind teaching him some kicks!
Russell Ess - January 27, 2016
http://dai.ly/x3oll1e If you haven’t seen this video yet, you are in for a treat. Check out this great clip from the past of UFC color commentator Joe Rogan teaching former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre a thing or two about kicking.
INSANE Video: PEOPLE ARE AWESOME (Martial Arts Edition)
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
Ready for some action packed martial arts? These martial artists use kicking and striking techniques to paint a painful picture that these strikes can be bad for your health.
WATCH! Will the move up in weight affect Conor McGregor's speed?
Russell Ess - January 27, 2016
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WATCH! Kid who ate Mark Hunt's body shot scores 6-second KO
Russell Ess - January 27, 2016
https://youtu.be/JCf3I8NJ7Is It looks like the kickboxer studying under kickboxing legend John Wayne Parr not only can take a punch but can dish them out too. Yesterday we seen a video of “Noodles” taking a solid body shot from UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt. If you are familiar with Hunt’s fights in the UFC, PRIDE or K-1, you know that the “Super Samoan” does not lack in the power department.
Fight Night Newark: Sage Northcutt | The Ninja | Speed & Power Video
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
https://youtu.be/iEhFyfAcaL4 It’s almost time for Fight Night Newark to go down and “Super” Sage Northcutt is looking to make his welterweight octagon debut.
Urijah Faber Interview: Dominick Cruz looked 'flabby', I'll be in shape like always
bjpenndotcom - January 27, 2016
One of the most recognizable featherweight/bantamweight in MMA today is Urijah Faber. Faber so far is looking like the best candidate for Dominick Cruz to make his first title defense against.