UFC NEWS

Joe Rogan And Brian Stann Discuss Brain Damage In MMA
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Longtime UFC commentator, JiuJitsu black belt, and former TaeKwonDo champion Joe Rogan spoke with former UFC fighter, Marine, and UFC analyst Brian Stann on The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss the subject of brain damage, and as always, the conversation was extremely interesting. (Segment starts around 36:45)

Jon Jones Coach Recounts Story Of Jones Revealing He Failed Drug Test
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
By now it is well known that UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones failed a random, pre-fight drug test prior to his UFC 182 showdown against Daniel Cormier.

Rory MacDonald "Heartbroken" After Announcement Of Lawler-Hendricks Trilogy Bout
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Going in to UFC 181: Lawler vs. Hendricks, it was believed Rory MacDonald would be fighting the winner of the bout for the UFC welterweight title.

Anderson Silva Feared Painkiller Addiction Following Broken Leg
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
As Anderson Silva prepares to return to the Octagon to face Nick Diaz at UFC 183 on January 31st, he appeared at an NSAC hearing earlier today to get licensing to fight.

Uriah Hall Gets Third Opponent For UFC Fight Night Boston
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
After Costas Philippou withdrew from his UFC Fight Night Boston bout against Uriah Hall with an injury, Louis Taylor stepped in on short notice to face Hall. Taylor then was forced out of the bout with an injury, and Hall was left without an opponent.

Anderson Silva Unanimously Approved For License To Fight At UFC 183
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Earlier today, the NSAC held a hearing, on the agenda was former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who was required to appear in front of the commission as he is over 35 years of age, and applying for a license to fight.

Referee And Judging Assignments Revealed For Diaz vs. Silva
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Coming up on January 31st, both Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon for an epic superfight which will go down in the main event of UFC 183.

Shields Says Failed Drug Test From 2012 Due To Diuretic
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
During a Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) hearing earlier today to receive a license to fight at WSOF 17 this Saturday against Brian Foster in the main event.

Officials cancel UFC Fight Night event planned for March 7
Chris Taylor - January 12, 2015
A UFC Fight Night event tentatively planned for March 7 is no longer taking place.

Robbie Lawler vs. Nick Diaz 2? Dana White would 'love to see it'
Chris Taylor - January 12, 2015
Current UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (25-10 MMA) has only suffered one knockout loss in his 35 professional mixed martial arts fights.

Randy Couture On Jon Jones Drug Test: 'It Raises A Whole Bunch Of Questions'
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Recently it was revealed that Jon Jones tested positive for Benzoylecgonine, the main metabolite in cocaine, in a pre-fight drug test.

Lorenzo Fertitta Explains Why The UFC Booked Fight Night Boston On A Sunday
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
UFC fans may have scratched their heads when they saw UFC Fight Night McGregor vs. Siver was booked for a Sunday, and understandably so as the UFC has never held an event on a Sunday.

Winkeljohn Talks Jon Jones Failed Drug Test: 'We Still Stand Behind Jon'
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Following UFC 182, news broke that UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones had failed a pre-fight random drug test for the primary metabolite in cocaine, Benzoylecgonine.

Paul Redmond Steps In On Short Notice For UFC on FOX 14
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Irish standout Paul Redmond has stepped in on short notice to face Mirsad Bektic on January 24th at UFC Fight Night Stockholm.

Tavares: 'Siver Will Defeat McGregor'
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
UFC veteran Thiago Tavares is expecting an upset of major proportions on Sunday in the main event of UFC Fight Night Boston where Conor McGregor will face Dennis Siver.

Randy Couture: 'I Haven't Decided Whether To Join The Class Action Lawsuit Against The UFC'
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
UFC legend Randy Couture isn’t necessarily on the best of terms with the UFC.

Siver: 'When I Finish McGregor On Sunday, I'll Laugh'
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
Ahead of UFC Fight Night Boston, which goes down Sunday January 18th, Dennis Siver has done little to verbally counter the trash talk of Conor McGregor.

'UFC Rising: Conor McGregor' Special Premiers tonight
BJPENN.COM News - January 12, 2015
In preparation for Conor McGregor’s showdown against Dennis Siver, Sunday January 18th, Fox Sports 1 will be airing a 30-minute special premiering tonight at 4:30 p.m. PT.