UFC NEWS
McGregor Working on Takedown Defense Ahead of UFC 189
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
At UFC 189, Conor McGregor will finally has his opportunity to prove to the world that he can back up his trash talk. While he is slated to face Jose Aldo in July, there is a possibility that Aldo will not be able to participate in the fight due to his injured rib.
Ortiz: 'Rousey Needs to Stop Running From Cyborg'
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
No matter who Ronda Rousey’s upcoming opponent is in the octagon, a potential bout with Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino always seems to be looming over her head. Rousey is scheduled to face Bethe Correia in Brazil at UFC 190 and if ‘Cyborg’ can defend her title at “Invicta 13”, this fight may finally happen.
'Jose Aldo Will Fight Based On Money Alone'
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
“UFC 189” is projected be the biggest pay-per-view of the year and fans from around the world will be traveling to Las Vegas for International Fight Week. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor’s main-event bout is also expected to bring in one of the biggest live-gates in years… if the fight takes place. As of right now, Aldo is set to defend his UFC Featherweight Championship against Conor McGregor. However, if the doctors don’t medically clear him Chad Mendes will step in to face McGregor on short notice.
'I Get to Reap the Benefits of Aldo/McGregor Hype'
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler is set to defend his championship against Rory MacDonald in the co main-event of UFC 189, but everybody seems to be talking about the main-event. Conor McGregor will finally get to challenge Jose Aldo in one of the most anticipated bouts of the year, and Lawler is fine with being in the bout’s shadow.
Yoel Romero Clarifies Controversial Post Fight Comments
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Yoel Romero pulled off an upset victory of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida, but that wasn’t the most shocking thing he did all night.
Rashad Evans: 'Game' McGregor Talks a Lot, but Can Back It Up
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Rashad Evans and Brian Stann break down the upcoming fight between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor. Although Aldo is confirmed to be injured, he is still expected to defend his UFC Featherweight Championship against McGregor at UFC 189 in July.
REPLAY! Yoel Romero Controversial Post Fight Interview
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Yoel Romero used his time after his win to discuss his opinions. Jon Anik chats with Yoel Romero following arguably the biggest wins of his career against former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in the main event at UFC Fight Night Hollywood.
Invicta FC All Angles: 'Cyborg' Decimates Tweet
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Invicta FC takes a look back at Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino’s first title defense against challenger Charmaine Tweet at Invicta FC 11 in Los Angeles. It only took a total of 46 seconds before the referee stepped in to call the fight.
UFC Fighters React to Romero's Upset Win over Machida
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Yoel Romero stepped into the octagon on Saturday night as the underdog, but walked out with his hands held high in victory after defeating Lyoto Machida. The main card of “UFC Fight Night 70” was filled with finishes on Saturday night, but no finish was as shocking as Romero’s over Machida.
"Bigfoot" Wants to Fight Rothwell Over 'Punching Bag' Comments
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
It seems that the trash talk of Ben Rothwell seems to be paying off, after all.
Ronda Rousey Hits Instragram Heavy, Looks Like a Beast
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey is going all out in training for her upcoming bout with Bethe Correia. The two are scheduled to meet in the main-event at UFC 190 in a grudge match that got personal when Correia brought up Rousey’s tragic family past.
WATCH! McGregor to Aldo: 'Toughen Up and Show Up'
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Conor McGregor gives his honest thoughts on UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo’s training injury and the impact it could have on their highly-anticipated title fight. Chad Mendes is waiting on the sidelines just in case Aldo cannot make the fight. Do you think Aldo will be able to fight, or will we be seeing McGregor/Mendes?
Lorenz Larkin: When I Get to the Top, Everybody Will Know I Deserved It
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Lorenz Larkin impressed throughout his co main-event fight with Santiago Ponzinibbio at “UFC Fight Night 70” on Saturday night. Larkin constantly changed levels which kept Ponzinibbio guessing where he was going to attack next which allowed Larkin to land the finishing shots in round two.
REPLAY! Larkin Dazes Ponzinibbio in Round 2 for TKO Win
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Lorenz Larkin was absolutely dominant on Saturday night in his fight with Santiago Ponzinibbio. Larkin changed levels and kept Ponzinibbio guessing where he was going to attack next, which allowed Larkin to land several shots flush to end the fight in the second round. Watch the highlights above!
REPLAY! Carlos Junior Locks On Last Minute Choke on Gordon
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Antonio Carlos Junior met Eddie Gordon at UFC Fight Night 70 in Hollywood, Florida on Saturday evening in a fight that aired on FOX Sports 1. Carlos Junior and Gordon were on their way to the judges’ decision, but Carlos Junior had the opportunity to put the fight away with a choke on the ground and locked it in with less than a minute to go! Check out the replay above.
Santos Breaks Down His Devastating Head Kick KO Win Over Bosse
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Thiago Santos only needed twenty-nine seconds to knock Steve Bosse out at “UFC Fight Night 70″ on Saturday night. The two stormed to the center of the octagon and it wasn’t long before Bosse was introduced to the shin on Santos.
Brian Stann: Machida Coming Back So Soon Could Have Impacted His Performance
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida has now suffered two devastating knockout losses in a row. “The Dragon” proved to still be a game opponent on Saturday night in his fight with Yoel Romero until was taken down in the third round where he took some serious punishment.
WATCH! Yoel Romero Backstage Interview After UFC Fight Night 70
BJPENN.COM News - June 28, 2015
Yoel Romero chats backstage following arguably the biggest win of his career over former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in the main event at UFC Fight Night 70. Romero took Machida down in the third round and unleashed some vicious elbows which went unblocked. “The Dragon” was dazed and it was clear he was not intelligently defending himself, forcing the referee to step in and wave the fight off.