UFC NEWS
Report: UFC Releases 6 Fighters
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
It appears as if 3 more fighters have been released from the UFC roster, in addition to 3 other fighters who had their UFC profiles pulled from the promotions website.
Mirko Cro Cop Thanks His Fans Ahead Of UFC Return
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
Recently it was announced that MMA legend Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic would be returning to the UFC to have a rematch against Gabriel Gonzaga in April.
Booking Roundup - UFC Books Several High Profile Bouts For Upcoming Events
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
As always, the UFC has been incredibly busy booking matches for upcoming events.
Werdum: Reebok Deal Is Only Good For Top Fighters
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
Since the UFC announced its new sponsorship deal with Reebok, which will go into effect later this year, many fighters and fans alike have taken note of the way the sponsorship will reward fighters based solely on their ranking.
Ben Rothwell Calls For Fight Against JDS, Stipe, or Arlovski
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
Ben Rothwell is currently riding a 2-fight win streak, with wins over Brandon Vera, and most recently Alistair Overeem at the end of 2014.
Woodley: 'If You Have A Problem With CM Punk, You Have A Problem With Me'
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
Since news broke that former WWE champion CM Punk signed with the UFC, many people were quick to criticize CM Punk, real name Phil Brooks, for his decision to step into the Octagon.
Benson Henderson On Move To 170: "I'll Be Explosive"
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson has moved up to welterweight on short notice to save this Saturday’s “UFC Fight Night: Colorado” card, and fight Brandon Thatch.
Lauzon On Reebok Deal: "As Time Goes On They'll Fix It"
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
While the UFC-Reebok uniform deal is not being enforced just yet, that hasn’t stopped fighters and fans from discussing the finer points of the deal, mainly, how fighters will be paid.
Mairbek Taisumov Signs New 5-Fight UFC Contract
BJPENN.COM News - February 8, 2015
So happy to sign a new contract for 5 more fights in the #UFC Big tnx to my big bro Roger Huerta & all TeamBanterbros pic.twitter.com/z0cv5H1WTn
GOALS! Dillashaw Wants To Be The First Two-Division UFC Champion
bjpenndotcom - February 7, 2015
http://youtu.be/wlMmjL1r2VE?t=2h37m30s UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw was a guest host on the latest episode of Team Alpha Male Radio. During the live video podcast the champ answered questions from callers and talked about an array of topics. During the show Dillashaw revealed his new goals for the future and he is definitely shooting for the moon.
Sonnen Explains The Can Of Coke vs. Jon Jones Moment
BJPENN.COM News - February 7, 2015
When Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine, the photo above went viral.
Conor McGregor Eyeing Bout With Anthony Pettis
BJPENN.COM News - February 7, 2015
“I think it would be a great fight. Definitely, 155 is in my future. Anthony is phenomenal on the feet. He’s got good jiu-jitsu. I feel it would be a great fight. It’s a fight I have my eyes on.” “As I grow, 155 will be more comfortable to get to. It’ll be less stress on the body.”
Sonnen: Jon Jones Pulled A Gangster Move In Rehab
BJPENN.COM News - February 7, 2015
” Listen, this is funny, this is not right. But to pretend this isn’t funny…. he checked into rehab, he signed in, and he signed his ass right back out! They can’t force you to stay in rehab, they also can’t disclose how long you stay, there’s absolute anonymity…So when he wants to make a statement and say “hey I checked into rehab.” He never stayed in rehab! He never said “I completed rehab.” That might possible be, the funniest thing that he’s done. I’m not weighing judgment at all… but that’s straight out of a movie! The guy walked in, signed his sheet and walked right back out to his Bentley and drove him. That’s a gangster move! Any way you look at it.”
T.J. Dillashaw: 'John Dodson Gets On My Nerves, But He's Good'
bjpenndotcom - February 7, 2015
http://youtu.be/wlMmjL1r2VE?t=1h28m On the latest episode of Team Alpha Male Radio UFC champion T.J. Dillashaw spoke about many things. The champ answered questions from listeners who called in. One of the callers asked him who he thought would have the best career, or is having the best career out of the fighters from his season on The Ultimate Fighter. Check out his answer:
Coach: Nick Diaz Will Fight Again
BJPENN.COM News - February 7, 2015
“Let’s face it. He’s a fighter and he’s gonna fight. It’s gonna happen.”
"Bendo" -- 'Move to 170 a temporary favor'
BJPENN.COM News - February 7, 2015
“We definitely know this is not a permanent move for me at 170. I will be going back down to 155. It was just Joe Silva and Dana White needed a favor. They asked me ‘we need a main event for this card’ and I said ‘okay, I’m your guy, I can do that’. “We don’t think of it as a permanent move. There are some other matchups at 170 that are pretty intriguing to us so if the right matchups come along, we’d still be open to going up to 170 again. But as far as staying at 170? Probably not. I’m probably going back down to 155.”
GSP 'surprised' by Anderson Silva's failed UFC 183 drug test
Chris Taylor - February 7, 2015
Just about everyone in the mixed martial arts community was shocked to learn that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva had tested positive for 2 types of banned substances (steroids) following his UFC 183 victory over Nick Diaz. Former UFC welterweight champion, Georges St. Pierre, recently spoke with La Presse (via Yahoo) where he gave his reaction to the unfortunate situation:
