UFC NEWS
UFC Sends Out Warning To Fighters –– 'Say NO To The Unions'
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
The battle between the UFC and possible unions seem to be growing. The Teamsters and The Culinary Workers Union 226 have come together in an effort to organize MMA fighters into a fighter union. There has been a lot making its way round the internet about just what the Culinary Workers Union motivations are, seeing as how they have a storied and documented battle with the Fertittas and their casinos and that they’ve done things in the past to keep MMA illegal in New York.
Top Bantamweight Michael McDonald Ready To Make His Return
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
UFC bantamweight Michael McDonald is looking to make his long awaited return to the octagon before the end of the year. Reported on Wednesday’s UFC Tonight, McDonald’s coach says the fighter is all healed up and looking to get a fight before 2015 comes to an end.
Lil Nog Targets December Return, Wants a Fight With Rampage
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2015
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-7 MMA) is looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to former UFC title holder Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at last month’s UFC 190 pay-per-view event in Brazil. The 39-year-old veteran is eyeing a December return to the octagon and has his sights set on another former UFC champion, his words via Lancenet:
After Being Cleared By UFC Investigation, Travis Browne Wants To Fight Matt Mitrione
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
Now that UFC heavyweight Travis Browne has been cleared to return to action following an investigation into domestic violence accusations, the Hawaiian would like to step back into the octagon against Matt Mitrione. Reported on Wednesday’s episode of UFC Tonight, Browne’s manager stated that he loves the idea of fighting ‘Meathead.’
WATCH! UFC 191 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 3
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
In the third episode of UFC 191 Embedded we get to see John Dodson rush home to be there when his daughters is born. We also see Frank Mir looking weird in a photoshoot and Anthony Johnson smuggling food around in his weird bag.
WATCH! Faber: 'McGregor's Only Real Advantage Is His Size'
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
UFC interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Team Alpha Male’s Urijah Faber will not fight at the end of the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, where they coach opposite of each other. Instead, McGregor will fight Jose Aldo the day after the Finale at UFC 194 and Faber is still without a fight.
WATCH! Urijah Faber Teases Drama On Upcoming Season Of TUF
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
On Tuesday’s episode of Stud Show Radio, ‘The California Kid’ Urijah Faber stopped by and talked a little bit about the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, where he coached opposite of Conor McGregor. Now, Faber couldn’t say much, considering the season has yet to air, but did give a little bit of a tease for things to come.
WATCH! McGregor Responds To Joe Rogan's 'Illegitimate Belt' Comment
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
On a recent episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan said that in his opinion belts are meaningless and Conor McGregor’s interim title belt is ‘illegitimate.’ Well the folks at Fox Sports’ ‘America’s Pregame’ decided to ask McGregor about the statement. His response?
Edson Barboza Wants Fight With Anthony Pettis
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2015
UFC lightweight contender Edson Barboza (16-3 MMA) is riding high after earning a unanimous decision victory over Paul Felder at July’s UFC on FOX 16 event in Chicago. The feared Brazilian striker wants to fight again before the end of the year and is hoping to get a shot at former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis next, his words (via MMAJunkie):
Robbie Lawler Wants To Return At UFC 195
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2015
UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler was expected to headline November’s UFC 193 pay-per-view event in Melbourne, Australia, opposite challenger Carlos Condit. Unfortunately, Lawler recently suffered a thumb injury that forced the proposed title fight to be postponed.
Mystic Mac On Joseph Duffy: 'I'd KO Him Stiff'
Chris Taylor - September 3, 2015
UFC interim featherweight title holder Conor McGregor has not tasted defeat since his submission loss to fellow Irishman Joseph Duffy at a Cage Warriors event in November of 2010. Since “Irish Joe” made his UFC debut in March, talk of a rematch with McGregor has gained steam.
WATCH! McGregor And Faber Go At It On UFC Tonight
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
It seems like UFC interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Team Alpha Male’s Urijah Faber manage to get along just fine, especially after spending time on TUF. On Wednesday’s episode of UFC Tonight the two appeared in studio to discuss the show and of course all sorts of other topics, including McGregor’s fight with Chad Mendes and potential fights with TJ Dillashaw and Faber himself.
WATCH! Burt Watson Speaks Out, Explains Situation That Led To His UFC Departure
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
Check out the video below, where ‘Babysitter to the Stars’ Burt Watson talks about the situation that led to his departure from the UFC. He sets the record straight, saying it had nothing to do with any fighters, only one UFC executive who offended him. Also in the video, Watson talks about the rise of Ronda Rousey and why it’s not surprising that she’s blown up into a mega superstar.
'The Karate Hottie' Michelle Waterson Brings The Heat With These Kicks
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
Former Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle Waterson was successful in her UFC debut, in the strawweight division. She took on TUF cast member Angela Magana at the last TUF Finale and defeated her via rear naked choke in the third round.
Back To Work! Ronda Rousey Starts Holly Holm Training Camp
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is back in the gym and training for her next title defense, against the undefeated Holly Holm at UFC 193, in Melbourne, Australia. Rousey is coming off of another quick victory, knocking Bethe Correia out in 34 seconds during their scrap in Brazil.
WATCH! Joe Rogan Gets Emotional Talking To Ronda Rousey
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
You’ve probably already heard or read that UFC commentator Joe Rogan almost cried when he interviewed UFC champ Ronda Rousey in the octagon after her 34 second KO over Bethe Correia at UFC 190. Rogan said that just the fact that he was witnessing history and how special the moment was, being in Brazil, and the fact that he has daughters all almost caused him to shed tears in the cage.
WATCH! Marine Reacts To Ronda Rousey Agreeing To Be His Date
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
Looks like dreams really do come true. A marine, Jarrod Haschert, took to his Facebook and put out a video asking UFC champ Ronda Rousey to the Marine Ball. He asked the internet to help him spread the word and boy did they. The video went viral and blew up. Then Rousey shocked everyone by agreeing to go, but saying that he needed to find dates for her friends.
THROWBACK! Ronda Rousey's First Amateur MMA Fight
BJPENN.COM News - September 3, 2015
It’s Thursday, so how about a good TBT. UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey’s last fight, against Bethe Correia, took only 34 seconds. In her very first amateur MMA fight, it only took 23.