UFC News
Rockhold opens up on Velasquez's back injury
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
Recently it was announced that former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez had pulled out of his UFC 196 main event scrap with Fabricio Werdum as a result of a back injury. Shortly after, it was announced that Stipe Miocic had filled in for Velasquez. Following that announcement Fabricio Werdum withdrew from the bout, leaving UFC 196 without a main event.
WATCH! Brendan Schaub banned from UFC shows
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
Brendan Schaub Explains Why He Was Banned From… by smackhisface1 Brendan Schaub has been speaking out against the UFC’s deal with Reebok. In the wake of his retirement, Schaub has been focusing fully on his ‘Fighter & The Kid’ podcast with Bryan Callen.
USADA randomly tests CM Punk and Miesha Tate at 6am
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
The random drug testing of the UFC roster continued this morning! U.S. Anti-Doping Agency officials rang the doorbells of Miesha Tate and CM Punk early this morning to collect blood samples.
Fight Night Newark VIDEO: Road to the Octagon - Josh Barnett vs Ben Rothwell
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
https://youtu.be/iXDchAhIOx8 Josh Barnett and Ben Rothwell are days away from meeting at the co-main event in Newark, NJ and the heavyweight contest has all the makings of the fight to steal the show come Jan 30th.
PHOTO | Cris Cyborg bringing in star trainer to learn secret moves?
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
No matter how much time passes, actor and martial artist Steven Seagal never fades too far away from the MMA spotlight. When Anderson Silva knocked out Vitor Belfort with a front kick back in 2011, it was Seagal who took credit for teaching Silva the kick. Going into Daniel Cormier’s UFC 182 title fight with Jon Jones, Seagal taught DC some moves to use on Jones.
Dillashaw: Why does Faber deserve a title shot?
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
Earlier this month in Boston Dominick Cruz reclaimed his UFC bantamweight championship in just his 2nd fight in 4 years. Despite the lengthy layoff, Cruz put on a spectacular performance that saw him pick up a split decision win over TJ Dillashaw. Many believed that the decision was a controversial one, and that Dillashaw should have been given the nod. Immediately following the bout, Cruz’s longtime nemesis Urijah Faber called out ‘The Dominator’ for a trilogy fight. While there are no plans set in stone, Dillashaw spoke about Faber potentially getting the title shot rather than him getting an immediate rematch.
Jon Jones: Dancing With a Bunch of Street Peeps - Dance Video
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
https://youtu.be/AKJNbZQjG5Y Jon Jones channels his inner Chris Brown as he gets loose showing why the fans love the former champ.
Rousey camp responds to engagement rumors
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
This past Saturday former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey hosted Saturday Night Live alongside pop music star Selena Gomez. Leading up to the event, Rousey caused quite a stir when a preview for the episode showed Rousey wearing a fancy ring on ‘that finger’ leading many to wonder whether or not Rousey and UFC heavyweight Travis Browne were engaged.
Josh Barnett on Werdum and Velasquez: 'The fans will judge him'
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
When Fabricio Werdum announced he too was pulling out of the UFC 196 event against Stipe Miocic after Miocic agreed to step up, will more than likely take some incoming fire for jumping ship days from the event.
Jon "Bones" Jones offering his services for UFC 196: On one condition......
bjpenndotcom - January 26, 2016
If it was for the actual title I would totally do it https://t.co/ur2Rq1ycOI — BONY (@JonnyBones) January 26, 2016
WATCH! Floyd Mayweather says Dana White changed when he became UFC President and acts 'tough and rugged'
Russell Ess - January 26, 2016
Did you know Dana White used to be in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s entourage back in the day? According to the retired boxing superstar, White was a close acquaintance to the Mayweather team.
Stipe Miocic hints why he has no opponent for UFC 196
Russell Ess - January 26, 2016
It has been a couple of crazy days for the UFC heavyweight division. On Sunday, UFC President Dana White announced that Cain Velasquez was forced out of his UFC 196 title fight with heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum due to an injury. Top contender Stipe Miocic was set to fill in for Velasquez for his chance at the title.