UFC NEWS
Anderson Silva's Win Over Nick Diaz Taken Away By Nevada
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is having a rough week.
REPLAY! Team Alpha Male Radio Ep #039
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
Team Alpha Male Radio returned Thursday night with a special “championship” edition.
FAT CASH? FAT CHANCE! Cerrone says he pays out 70% of earnings
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
One might look at Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone with envy. The popular UFC lightweight star takes on all-comers, even on a few days notice.
Diego Sanchez Posts Nasty Surgery Image (Graphic)
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
This photo isn’t for the squeamish.
Wanderlei Silva: 'WWE has made me a million dollar offer'
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
Yesterday we learned that Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva have been invited to a sitdown with WWE execs.
Rashad Evans: "Rumble will knock Jon out within 2 rounds"
Chris Taylor - February 6, 2015
UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony “Rumble” Johnson earned top contender status by knocking out former title challenger Alexander Gustafsson at last month’s UFC on FOX 14 event in Sweden. “Rumble” will now face current UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones at UFC 187 in May.
Pioneers of MMA: Kazushi Sakuraba
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
Considered by UFC President Dana White to be one of the greatest talents of all time, the legend of Kazushi Sakuraba began at UFC Ultimate Japan in 1997, where the 183 lbs puroresu (traditional Japanese pro-wrestler) entered the heavyweight tournament on short notice only to win the four man event outright. Fighting almost exclusively in Japan and the PRIDE FC organization, “Saku” became a national icon by defeating six UFC champions and routing the legendary Gracie family. Featuring exclusive interviews and rare archival footage, this FIGHT PASS Original is the definitive retrospective of Sakuraba, Japan’s most celebrated mixed martial artist.
Tito Ortiz Compares Fighting To Poker
BJPENN.COM News - February 6, 2015
Is poker like fighting? Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz draws the comparison.
Bendo 'surprised' that "Cowboy" gets so many short-notice fights
Chris Taylor - February 5, 2015
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson will make his welterweight debut on short-notice at next weekend’s UFC Fight Night 60 event in Broomfield, Colorado. “Bendo” will headline the event opposite rising welterweight star Brandon Thatch.
"BIGFOOT": Anderson is 'absolutely' innocent
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
Former UFC title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is ‘absolutely sure’ that fellow Brazilian and former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not guilty of anything. As a matter of fact, Silva believes that it is likely the doctor who is to blame and that “The Spider” was the ‘victim’ in this doping. His words (via Globo): “I am absolutely sure that he is not guilty of anything. I think he must have made use of something on the orders of the doctor. He was the victim in this doping. I think people upstairs (the Commission) need to see that. It is not the first case of this doctor (Marcio Tannure). They need to see who the athletes are and who is leaving these problems.”
Kaufman Smashes "Cupcake"
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
Don't be scared, Cupcake. @mieshatate @ufc @seanshelby A video posted by Sarah Kaufman (@sarahkaufmanmma) on Feb 4, 2015 at 10:53pm PST
Bisping on Diaz Failed Drug Test: 'You can't fix stupid'
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
“After the fight, I sent out a very respectful tweet that if he wants to fight after the C.B. Dollaway fight, I would like to get in there with him. I think it would do great business. Obviously, he’s failed another marijuana test, and that’s three. Nick Diaz, he likes to smoke weed. What can I say? Maybe the guy has anxiety issues, who knows? You can’t fake stupid, what are you going to do?”
Correia Says 'No' To Fight With Miesha Tate
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
Miesha Tate is trying to get back to the top. And after her dominant performance over former title challenger Sara McMann, “Cupcake” called out Bethe Correia.
Nevada: 'We would never conspire to delay drug results'
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
Anderson Silva failed his pre-fight drug test on January 9 for two different steroids. The former champion was then allowed to fight on February 3 in the UFC 183 main event against Nick Diaz. Fans, and fighters, have an issue with that, and rightfully so.
Ratings Report: 'UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz' Edition
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
‘UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz’ was a pay-per-view success, and it’s preliminary card drew well on FS1 as well. Ratings expert Dave Meltzer broke down Saturday’s numbers for MMAFighting.com.
Mac Danzig, Gabe Ruediger Latest To File Lawsuit Against The UFC
BJPENN.COM News - February 5, 2015
Add Ultimate Fighter Veterans Gabe Ruediger (pictured) and Mac Danzig to the slowly-growing list of UFC fighters filing lawsuit against the ZUFFA owned Mixed Martial Arts Promotion. Their inclusion to this class-action cause is the fourth lawsuit filed against the UFC. Notable fighters going after the promotion are, Cung Le, Brandon Vera, Jon Fitch, and more.