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BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

After his dominant victory last night over Cain Velasquez at “UFC 188”, the argument could be made that Fabricio Werdum is the greatest heavyweight in mixed martial arts history.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Cain Velasquez walked into the octagon for the first time in almost two years on Saturday night at “UFC 188”. Fabricio Werdum stood across from him in the opposite corner and the two fought to decide the fate of the Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

What Georges St. Pierre counts as a fail, most people would kill to be able to do. It is no secret that St. Pierre credits a lot of his physical accolades to gymnastics, and he shows off his strength and coordination in the video below.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

UFC President Dana White catches up with correspondent Megan Olivi after the conclusion of “UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum”. Werdum nailed another upset victory in Mexico City on Saturday and White talks about the future of the heavyweight division after Velasquez’s loss.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez left it all in the octagon Saturday night at UFC 188. While their long awaited bout wasn’t the “fight of the year” critics thought it would be, Alvarez and Melendez showed a ton of fighting spirit in the second and third rounds that brought the crowd to their feet.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Wanderlei Silva is a happy man! Several weeks ago, his lifetime ban was lifted and now his good friend Fabricio Werdum just became the UFC Heavyweight Champion!

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Anderson “The Spider” Silva is being forced to sit on the sidelines while he awaits his hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. In the meantime, Silva is staying in top shape by training and is looking as quick as he ever has. When do you think we will see Silva back in the octagon, and do you think he will be a contender?

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

UFC president Dana White announces bonus and fighters answer questions from the media. Check out the post-fight press conference highlights for UFC 188. Did you miss the first airing of the “UFC 188” post fight press conference? Check out the replay above!

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

New UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum spoke about his historic victory over Cain Velasquez at UFC 188 with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi backstage in Mexico City. Werdum walked into enemy territory and walked out with the grandest prize of them all. Check out his interview above!

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Now that “UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum” has come and gone, we are one step closer to watching Ronda Rousey defend her championship! Rousey will be putting her title on the line for the sixth time at “UFC 190”. Bethe Correia has made things personal, and Rousey vowed to show no mercy toward the Brazilian like she did for her other opponents. Check out the new promo video above!

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

As Gilbert Melendez and Eddie Alvarez stepped into the octagon on Saturday night, fans had high hopes that the lightweights would put on a “Fight of the Year” worthy performance, but they didn’t even earn fight of the night honors.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

In February 2015, it was announced that Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum would be meeting at UFC 188 to unify their heavyweight championships in Mexico City, Mexico. While the fight was announced three months from the fight date, Werdum admits he has been preparing for this fight for almost two years.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Joe Rogan may be mixed up in some drama with the likes of Chael Sonnen and Cathal Pendred, but that doesn’t mean he can’t have a little fun! Arianny Celeste and Joe Rogan kick it before they went back to the grind at “UFC 188” in Mexico City, Mexico and had some fun backstage! Rogan looks a little bizarre here…

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

Fabricio Werdum shocked the world on Saturday night at UFC 188 when he dethroned Cain Velasquez for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Velasquez had a strong showing in the opening round, but fatigue started to become a factor for the former champion in the second round. Werdum started to take the driver’s seat in the second and ultimately forced Velasquez to submit after he walked into a guillotine in the third round. Check out the highlights above!

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

After a stunning submission finish, new heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum talks with Joe Rogan inside the Octagon about the fight and his opponent. Rogan also chats with former champ Cain Velasquez about his thoughts on the fight.

BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2015

“UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum” will always be remembered as one of the most important cards in heavyweight fighting history. Werdum cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats when he dethroned Velasquez in spectacular fashion, but one has to ask how much the altitude impacted Velasquez’s performance.

Chris Taylor - June 14, 2015

Fabricio Werdum became the undisputed baddest man on the planet Saturday night in Mexico City, this by defeating Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 188. “Vai Cavalo” was able to dismantle Cain Velasquez on the feet during the opening 10 minutes of their championship fight before eventually submitting the now former champion in round three with a guillotine choke.

Chris Taylor - June 13, 2015

Tonight’s UFC 188 pay-per-view event in Mexico City produced some memorable fights and thrilling finishes. Four UFC fighters walked away from the event with bonuses, as Patrick Williams, Fabricio Werdum, Yair Rodriguez and Charles Rosa all pocketed and extra $50,000 for their respective efforts.