UFC NEWS
After Quick Win, Rivera Wants Another Go at Faber
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
After suffering two losses in a row, Francisco Rivera was relieved once he made quick work of Alex Caceres this past weekend at UFC Fight Night 68. Now that he is back to his winning ways, Rivera is looking for a rematch with “The California Kid” Urijah Faber.
UFC 188 Card Final with 13 Bouts, Prelims Set to Air on FX
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
UFC 188 is less than six days away! Cain Velasquez makes his long awaited return to the octagon when he intends to unify his UFC Heavyweight Championship with Fabricio Werdum’s interim championship. Werdum was originally slated to face Velasquez at UFC 180, but the champion was forced to pull out due to injury.
Coach: Werdum Has No Chance, Velasquez Will Kill Him
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum will be unifying their UFC Heavyweight Championships at UFC 188 in Mexico City, Mexico next weekend. Even though he has shown incredible improvement in each of his octagon outings since returning in 2012, Javier Mendez still thinks Werdum has no chance at beating Cain Velasquez.
'Good or Bad, I'm Just Happy Fans Are Talking About Me'
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Sam Alvey’s journey is far from over, but his path to the UFC wasn’t an easy one. Alvey has been fighting around the country for promotions like King of the Cage and Bellator since 2008 before finally making his way into the octagon.
McGregor: 'The Pressure's On Aldo, He's Going to Break'
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
The situation of the combatants walking into the main-event of UFC 189 is a rare occurrence; Both Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo are riding a wave of momentum that only points to victory. McGregor is a rising star who backs up all of his trash talk and has put on spectacular performances inside the octagon. Jose Aldo is the defending champion who has rarely shown signs of weakness throughout his seven title defenses.
Experts Break Down Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
For the first time in almost two years, Cain Velasquez will be stepping back into the octagon to decide the fate of his UFC Heavyweight Championship. Fabricio Werdum will stand across from him, interim-championship in tow, ready to show Velasquez why he believes he will be the undisputed champion. The FOX Sports 1 crew previews UFC 188— check out the clip above!
Rothwell Breaks Down How Joe Rogan Helped Elevate His Game
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Ben Rothwell certainly put on a scary performance Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 68 when he dominated Matt Mitrione in just one round. Mitrione was on the path to the top of the heavyweight division, but Rothwell pushed him off by submitting him with a front choke. After the bout, Rothwell gave one of the most bizarre post-fight interviews in the history of the sport! Hear how Rothwell credits UFC commentator Joe Rogan for being one scary MFer.
Gustafsson: Cormier Has 'Tons' of Weaknesses I Will Exploit
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Less than a month after Daniel Cormier dominated Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at UFC 187, his first challenger to his title has been announced. Alexander Gustafsson will step into the octagon with DC to once again attempt to retrieve UFC gold.
REPLAY! Joe Proctor submits Justin Edwards with 2 seconds left in fight
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Watch Joe Proctor put Justin Edwards to sleep with a guillotine choke during Saturday’s fight on FOX Sports 1. Who would you like to see Proctor fight next? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
REPLAY! Soto Gets Knocked Out by Birchak in Round 1
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Anthony Birchak continued an amazing string of finishes at UFC Fight Night 68 when he stepped into the octagon to face favorite Joe Soto. Soto was caught off guard with a brutal combination that dropped him to his back where Birchak eventually finished him for the upset win! Check out the highlights above.
REPLAY! Hendo Lands H-Bomb, Knocks Out Boetsch In 28 Seconds
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Dan Henderson turned back time and turned into the “Hendo” of old when he knocked out Tim Boetsch in just twenty-eight seconds! Catch the full replay of Henderson winning the fight above. Where should the former PRIDE Champion go from here?
REPLAY! Poirier Makes Quick Work of Medeiros After 1st Round TKO
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
UFC Fight Night 68 saw ten amazing finishes this past Saturday night, one of which had Dustin Poirier dominating Yancy Medeiros in a first round stoppage. Poirier made Medeiros freeze up with a body strike which allowed him to follow up with devastating punches until the referee stepped in to wave the fight off. Check out the highlights above!
REPLAY! Heavyweight Shawn Jordan Delivers Vicious Hook Kick on Derrick Lewis
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Watch 260-pounder Shawn Jordan drop Derrick Lewis with a hook kick leading to a TKO victory and a back flip celebration. Now that Jordan is back to his winning ways, do you think he will be climbing up the heavyweight ladder?
Dan Henderson Celebrates Big Win with Style in New Orleans
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Dan Henderson stepped into the octagon and absolutely wrecked the bookies’ sportsbooks with his first round knockout victory of Tim Boetsch. Henderson only needed 28 seconds to finish his opponent last night and celebrated the only way a main-eventer would in New Orleans! Check out these post-fight pics of Dan Henderson.
Hendo: Drug testing is great, but I want TRT back!
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
MMA legend and current UFC fighter Dan Henderson showed the world that he’s still got, even at 44 years-old, when he knocked Tim Boetsch out this past weekend in under 30 seconds.
Hendo Talks Retirement After 1st Round KO Win Over Boetsch
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Dan Henderson may be 44 years old, but he still has the power he did when he was PRIDE champion eight years ago! Henderson walked into the octagon on Saturday evening as the underdog and left with his head and hands raised high in victory. He was able to knock fellow middleweight Tim Boetsch out in just 28 seconds, and he isn’t done yet.
Hendo on Possible Hand Injury: 'Nothing a Cold Beer Won't Help'
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Dan Henderson brought an already-electric crowd to their feet last night after his dominant performance in the octagon against Tim Boetsch. Boetsch didn’t even have an opportunity to gain any momentum as Henderson clobbered him in the opening minute and ultimately ended the fight in twenty-eight seconds.
CALLED OUT! Rothwell Wants Arlovski For Next Fight
BJPENN.COM News - June 7, 2015
Heavyweight Ben Rothwell put the rest of the division on notice last night after he viciously finished Matt Mitrione inside a round. Mitrione was looking to kick Rothwell out of the top ten with a victory at UFC Fight Night 68, but Rothwell had other plans in mind and will likely jump up a spot after his win.