UFC NEWS

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

It has been a sweet and seemingly short walk in the park for Conor McGregor and his rise to being one of the biggest stars in the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - December 9, 2015

https://youtu.be/zmwzzQqSSQY Tonight the last regular-season episode of TUF 22 goes down ahead of the TUF 22 finale on Friday evening.

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

Check out episode 2 of UFC 194 Embedded: Vlog Series featuring UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, interim champion Conor McGregor as well as UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and challenger Luke Rockhold.

bjpenndotcom - December 9, 2015

Ahead of UFC 194 on Saturday night, watch as former UFC title challenger Dan Hardy breaks down the co-main event bout between Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold!

bjpenndotcom - December 9, 2015

Earlier this week one of Jose Aldo’s teammates shocked the MMA world when he revealed that he believed Aldo’s UFC 194 scrap against Conor McGregor would be the champ’s last fight before retirement. The MMA community immediately began swirling with speculation as to how true the claims were.

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

“Was it impressive enough to warrant facing off with you?” Henderson thought his question in the Octagon was crystal clear after beating Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Night 79 in South Korea. However, no one really knew it was directed at anyone in particular until Henderson clarified it while being a guest on The MMA Hour (transcribed by MMA Fighting):

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

Another solid night of training in the books @andreiarlovski #ZiaStrong He made me pose like this just to show everyone he’s still bigger than me. A photo posted by Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) on Dec 8, 2015 at 3:47pm PST

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

The White House has responded to the petition that over 100,000 individuals have signed their name in support of Nick Diaz. After Diaz fought Anderson Silva in January, Diaz tested positive for marijuana, making it his third offense in Las Vegas. Diaz was suspended for five years and fined $165,000 by the NAC, which fans as well as fighters thought was ridiculous, resulting in the petition.

Russell Ess - December 9, 2015

https://youtu.be/8oMOrY1vnk8 As the days countdown to UFC 194 where Luke Rockhold will get his chance to become a UFC world champion, the UFC gives a free fight featuring Rockhold versus Lyoto Machida from UFC on FOX 15.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

The southpaw from San Jose, CA  has his hands full come Saturday night. Then again, Luke Rockhold has his hands full regularly training with Cain Velasquez and Daniel Cormier at AKA. The blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and former Strikeforce champion will be facing Chris Weidman as the co-main event for UFC 194.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

Tyson Fury was stripped of one of his belts today for declining a mandatory fight with Vyatcheslav Glaskov for the IBF belt. The IBF canceled the purse bid for Fury vs Glazkov at the organization’s office in Springfield, New Jersey earlier today. Fury won the IBF, WBA, (Super) WBO, IBO and unified the titles when he won by decision in Germany last month. Wladimir Klitschko, whom he outpointed convincingly throughout the contest.   The loss to Fury ended Klitschko’s nine year title run and 11 years without a loss in the ring.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

At first glance, there isn’t much that Tyson Fury and Conor McGregor have in common. However according to Tyson Fury, McGregor has been copying him for quite some time, and not just when it comes to fighting.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

Earlier this week Ronda Rousey opened up about her loss to Holly Holm, and her intentions of having a rematch with Holm once she recovers from the tooth and lip injuries sustained in the fight. With that being said, many fans were hopeful of a UFC 200 fight in July, however according to Holm’s manager, Lenny Fresquez, that may not be possible given the extent of Rousey’s injuries.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

https://youtu.be/SLkzw14zxgE Frankie Edgar is currently gearing up to fight Chad Mendes on Friday night at the TUF 22 finale.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

https://youtu.be/jHOegnXbi7c UFC 194 is rapidly approaching, which has resulted in many fighters giving their predictions for the historic fight.

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

http://youtu.be/Pu0NqYniomk Break out the cardboard box and the Bboy gear and get ready to watch Jon “Bones” Jones give us his next level dance skills, while Holy Holm shows us why “gangsters don’t dance, we boogie.”

bjpenndotcom - December 8, 2015

Russell Ess - December 8, 2015

Whether you like him or not, UFC interim featherweight champion has the charisma to draw in attention. For those clamoring at his fighting skills and brash attitude, to those who can’t stand his bravado, when Conor McGregor speaks, people listen, and it sounds like Hollywood is taking a notice. McGregor talked about his future working in the movies addressing the media (transcribed by MMA Junkie):