UFC NEWS

Russell Ess - December 21, 2015

MMA training has had its fair share of mainstream athletes utilizing the techniques and disciplines to take with them to their respective sports. From NBA’s Blake Griffin to the entire Detroit Piston’s team taking up some cross training in the world of MMA, NFL players are also using MMA training to help them on the field.

bjpenndotcom - December 21, 2015

https://youtu.be/TyNX2XCdP9A Luke Rockhold is enjoying the hard work he put in at UFC 194 after brutalizing the former champ Chris Weidman in the co-main event until the fight was stopped in the 4th round via TKO.

Russell Ess - December 21, 2015

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has a unique mind. From his ability to predict his fights, to his uncanny personality that builds fights up to historic measures, Conor McGregor thinks differently than most. Check out his latest Instagram post of him knocking out Jose Aldo at UFC 194. Interestingly, “The Notorious” one breaks down what would have happened if referee Big John McCarthy was also in the fight that night in the Octagon.

bjpenndotcom - December 21, 2015

Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey was called out by Donnie Baker. Ok, just in case Edmond is sweating his job reading this and having a bad day, this video should bring him to ease.

bjpenndotcom - December 21, 2015

Having a job that requires you 0% room for error with cameras rolling and the world watching can be a little nerve racking. Bruce Buffer has a solid track record announcing for the UFC, however, their are times that we just slip up. Here’s Buffer in a rare moment.

Russell Ess - December 21, 2015

Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the biggest draws in the UFC. The record-breaking Irishman has gone on record to say that he was negotiating a contract deal worth over $100 million with the UFC. Even UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta believes that “The Notorious will be the company’s first fighter to hit $100 million. Talks of McGregor becoming his own promotion entity and working with the UFC have also been rumored. Former UFC champion Randy Couture says that may be too far fetched, even for one of the UFC’s biggest stars.

Russell Ess - December 21, 2015

A UFC women’s bantamweight fighter has been arrested after allegedly fighting outside of a bar early Sunday morning. 26-year-old Julianna Pena, winner of season 18 of The Ultimate Fighter was arrested and charged with two counts of assault by the Spokane Police Department in Washington. In a report from MMA Fighting, Cpl. Jordan Ferguson of the Spokane PD said that Pena was arrested at 2:20 a.m. Sunday morning and booked at the Spokane County jail at 2:53 a.m. via online jail inmate information.

Russell Ess - December 21, 2015

Nate Diaz earned a unanimous decision over Michael Johnson at UFC on Fox 17 on Saturday. It seems like some fans in the crowd at the event were not happy Diaz took the win as a brawl broke out in the crowd just after the decision was announced.

Russell Ess - December 20, 2015

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone’s 8-fight win streak came to a screeching halt on Saturday night when he faced UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos for the second time in his career. It took dos Anjos just 66 seconds to put an end to the fight with the skilled Cerrone who was hurt by a knee, a kick and a barrage of punches from the champion that caused referee Herb Dean to call an end to the bout.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

UFC 194 was a night of fights no one will be forgetting anytime soon.   A historic event that brought two new champions into the elite club of UFC “Champs” in Luke Rockhold and Conor McGregor.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

https://youtu.be/iByjhE8hZfg Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski went through a rough 2009-2011 dropping four straight, it didn’t help facing Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in two of those contest. Since 2013 Arlovski has remained undefeated winning six straight against top opposition.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

https://youtu.be/u1pngRELNpA Just when you thought the UFC was running out of steam after a record breaking UFC 194 event, you get smacked in the face with a huge welterweight fight with Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit against “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler to set off your New Year.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

https://youtu.be/1HfJRPabJ_E It’s only been two years now since London’s Carly Baker made her UFC octagon girl appearance. Just a little flashback video when she did a photo shoot for Zoo magazine.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

Nick Lentz went the distance with Danny “Last Call” Castillo and ended up with a split decision win. After the fight Lentz in an interview attempted to use “reverse psychology” by urging the former champ Penn to stay retired.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

Karolina Kowalkiewicz is unbeaten in her career (8-0 MMA) after defeating Randa “Quiet Storm” Markos by decision last night in Fight Night Orlando. Markos split her last four fights losing to Kowalkiewicz and Jessica Penne two years ago.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

https://youtu.be/EnnBS5Tdpd0 It took only sixty six seconds for Rafael dos Anjos to send “Cowboy” packing last night at FOX 17.   Donald Cerrone was on a 8 fight win streak until he felt the force of the champion with each decisive blow.

bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

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bjpenndotcom - December 20, 2015

When Barbara Walters does an interview on Ronda Rousey even after a Holly Holm loss, questions may arise why is “Rowdy” still receiving more attention then the champ?   Walters breaks down her view on why this MMA icon still has a firm grip on the fight business.