UFC NEWS

CSAC Executive Director: PED Problem Isn't As Bad As It Seems
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
With the recent string of PED busts, and drug testing failures, including Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Nick Diaz, and Hector Lombard to name just a few within the UFC, there has been much talk of a PED pandemic in MMA.

Bisping: 'I Wish Harsher PED Testing Started Sooner'
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Recently the UFC announced stricter penalties for PED users, with more frequent testing, and the promotion pushing for suspensions of two to 4 years for fighters who test positive for banned substances.

Josh Barnett Wishes CM Punk The Best In UFC Career
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Since the UFC signed CM Punk, there has been a lot of talk about whether or not the UFC was cheapening its brand by signing a prospect with zero professional, or amateur MMA experience.

UFC Vet Explains Why He Beat Up A Troll At His Gym
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘keyboard warrior’, however when troll Patrick Martin repeatedly harassed UFC veteran Josh Neer on his Facebook profile, calling Neer out, and threatening to send Neer to the hospital if he chose to accept the challenge, Neer decided to actually invite the troll to his gym after weeks of harassment.

Melendez vs. Alvarez Set For UFC 188 Co-Main Event
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
UFC 188 has received a huge fight that has all the makings to potentially be a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate.

Cro Cop Wants Win Over Gonzaga "More Than Anything"
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Mirko Cro Cop will be returning to the UFC on April 11th in Poland to face the man that handed him a brutal knockout loss back in 2007, Gabriel Gonzaga.

Rousey Blasts International Judo Federation "Bureaucrats"
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Recently the French Judo Federation announced that any Judo coach or practitioner caught teaching MMA will be banned from the federation, as MMA is illegal in France (Read that HERE).

Marion Reneau Wanted To Make A Statement By Submitting Jessica Andrade
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
On the preliminary card of “UFC Fight Night: Porto Alegre” Marion Reneau extended her UFC record to 2-0, extending her professional win streak to 5.

Mir Breaks Down His Win Over Bigfoot
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Last night Frank Mir showed the world that he still has what it takes to compete with the best of the best in the heavyweight division as he KO’d #8 ranked Bigfoot Silva in under 2 minutes.

"UFC Fight Night: Porto Alegre" Medical Suspensions: Bigfoot Out For 2 Months
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Porto Alegre Brazil played host to an exciting night of fights last night, that was topped off by Frank Mir snapping a 4-fight skid by getting a TKO win over Bigfoot Silva in the 1st round.

Sam Alvey 'A Little Surprised' He KO'd Cezar Ferreira So Quick
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Last night on the main card of “UFC Fight Night: Porto Alegre”, Sam Alvey landed a brutal left hook that crushed Cezar Ferreira (See that HERE).

Bigfoot Silva Apologizes To Fans, Congratulates Frank Mir
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
After going winless since 2011, Frank Mir returned to the win column last night in dominant fashion after defeating Bigfoot Silva in the 1st round via TKO.

Pros React To Michael Johnson's Win Over Edson Barboza
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Last night in the co-main event of “UFC Fight Night: Porto Alegre” Michael Johnson returned to the UFC after a 13 month layoff to defeat Edson Barboza in dominant fashion.

REPLAY! Mir Explains Using Orthodox Stance Against Bigfoot
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Frank Mir surprised many fans when he came out in an orthodox stance, instead of his usual southpaw stance. However, the change appeared to be a good one, as Mir ultimately TKO’d Bigfoot in under 2 minutes. He broke down the win after the bout, and explained why he switched to orthodox stance.

REPLAY! Stann And Bisping Break Down Mir's Win Over Bigfoot
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Following the main event action in Porto Alegre Brazil, Brian Stann, and Michael Bisping broke down Mir’s win.

REPLAY! Stann And Bisping Break Down Johnson's Win Over Barboza
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Following an action packed night of fights in Porto Alegra Brazil, Brian Stann and Michael Bisping broke down Michael Johnson’s co-main event win over Edson Barboza.

REPLAY! Michael Johnson vs. Edson Barboza (Highlights)
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Following his impressive return to the Octagon, that saw him pick up a unanimous decision over Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson spoke to Jon Anik in the cage for his post-fight Octagon interview.

REPLAY! Sam Alvey vs. Cezar Ferreira (Highlights)
BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2015
Sam Alvey upset Cezar Ferreira last night on the main card of “UFC Fight Night: Porto Alegre”, landing a nasty left hook to finish the bout.