UFC NEWS

CM Punk Talks UFC Debut, Training and More -- WATCH!
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Phil “CM Punk” Brooks seems to be one of the top hot-button topics in the world of mixed martial arts. Whether he deserves a fight in the octagon or not is no longer an argument; The former WWE World Champion has inked a deal with the UFC and is already a UFC fighter. When he debuts seems to be up to his coach, though. Check out his latest interview above!

Bas Rutten: Fedor Emelianenko Would Give Jon Jones Some Problems
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Fedor Emelianenko recently announced that he will be coming out of retirement and is no doubt fielding offers from mixed martial arts companies around the world. Whether it be UFC or Bellator, wherever Emelianenko lands his fans will follow.

UFC Fight Night 73 set with 13 bouts!
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2015
The lineup is set for next month’s UFC Fight Night 73 event in Nashville. The fight card features a total of 13 bouts and is headlined by a light heavyweight contest between Glover Teixeira (22-4 MMA) and Ovince Saint Preux (18-6 MMA).

FREE FIGHT! Bethe Correia vs. Jessamyn Duke (Full)
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Victorious in her UFC debut, Bethe Correia plans to add another win to her record when she faces Ronda Rousey’s teammate Jessamyn Duke. Now Bethe puts her undefeated fight streak up against the champion herself, Ronda Rousey, at UFC 190.

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua: Warrior Code
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Shogun’ Rua talks about his emotions when entering the Octagon, his self-confidence, the martial arts life and more. Rua rematches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the co-main event at UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia.

WATCH! Vaughan Lee 'Be Water My Friend' Highlight Reel
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Vaughan Lee let the world know that he was a force to reckon with when he picked up his first octagon victory against Norifumi “Kid’ Yamamoto at UFC 144 back in 2012. Lee is no stranger to exciting scraps and you can see the best of his fights in the video above! Nothing like mixing Bruce Lee in the world of UFC.

Anderson Silva Gets Loud and Screams on Water Park Ride!
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
It should come to no one’s surprise that Anderson Silva has been active in training and learning in his dojo despite being suspended. Like a true martial artist, Silva still aspires to improve and learn new things every single day. However, even “The Spider” needs a Sunday Funday! Check out Silva’s latest foray into the amusement park where things get a little wet:

Conor McGregor Wants to Bring a Pet Tiger to the Mac Mansion!
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Part of why Conor McGregor has become the star he is today is because you never really know what he is going to do next. Whether it be in an octagon or in front of the camera, his unpredictability is what makes him a must-see fighter. While in a recent interview with CNN, though, McGregor came out of left field and admitted he is in the market for a pet tiger.

WATCH! -- UFC 190 Rousey vs. Correia Conference Call -- LIVE 5 PM ET
BJPENN.COM News - July 27, 2015
Ronda Rousey is set to defend her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship this Saturday at “UFC 190”! Bethe “The Pitbull” Correia will have her chance to prove she can back up the trash she talked leading up to this title fight. Also on the card are former UFC champions Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Shogun Rua— join the media call live Monday, July 27 at 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT!

Booking Roundup: McCall Out, 4 Undefeated Fighters Set to Make Debut, & More!
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
“Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall has been forced out of his upcoming fight with Dustin Ortiz and UFC just signed their replacement! Also, several undefeated fighters will be invading the octagon to keep their streak alive while trying to make it at the next level. Catch up with the latest fight announcements in this week’s “Booking Roundup”!

Dana White: Renan Barao 'should probably move up' in weight
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
Renan Barao suffered his second loss in three fights at the hands of TJ Dillashaw last night at “UFC on FOX 16”. While Barao will ultimately makes the decision, Dana White still thinks it would be a wise move for him to move up a weight class.

Was McGregor's $3 Million UFC 189 Bet with UFC Brass Fulfilled?
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
Conor McGregor is a man who holds nothing back when it comes to hyping up his upcoming fights. Whether it be trash talking or placing wagers on himself, McGregor backs up what he says and may have taken home $3,000,000 because of it.

"UFC on FOX 16" Pulls In Major Overnight Ratings
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
It looks like the lighter-weight fighters are a draw, after all. TJ Dillashaw’s second defense of his UFC Bantamweight Championship against Renan Barao was watched by 2.29 million people, according to TV By the Numbers

Miesha Tate: 'I Love Punching Ronda Rousey In the Face'
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
Miesha Tate confessed her love for punching Ronda Rousey in the face and may get the opportunity to do it again. If Rousey successfully defends her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at UFC 190, she will meet Tate for the third time.

White: 'Cruz could be next for Dillashaw IF he can stay healthy'
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
With Renan Barao out of the picture, it seems the stage has been set for TJ Dillashaw to defend his UFC Bantamweight Championship against Dominick Cruz. Dana White believes the fight makes sense as long as Cruz can stay healthy.

Dana White Confirms Miesha Tate Will Face Winner of Rousey/Correia
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
When news broke that Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye would be meeting at “UFC on FOX 16”, it wasn’t confirmed that the victor would be next in line for a shot at the title. After Tate’s dominant performance this past Saturday night, it was expected that she would be making a run at the title.

HIGHLIGHTS! TJ Dillashaw Blasts Through Renan Barao
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
https://youtu.be/fGbq8Pfv7VQ ‘Watch highlights of T.J. Dillashaw’s victory over Renan Barao.’

Chris Leben Speaks Out About Recent Arrest
BJPENN.COM News - July 26, 2015
Retired UFC fighter and “The Ultimate Fighter’s” original bad boy had another run in with the law this past week, but he claims everything is not as it seems.