UFC NEWS
George Foreman sends supportive message to Rousey
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
Following her UFC 193 KO loss to Holly Holm this past Saturday, Ronda Rousey has been on the receiving end of much criticism from fans. Numerous high-profile MMA fighters and boxers, including Floyd Mayweather, have reached out to Rousey to offer words of support.
Freddie Roach on Rousey's boxing: 'It was embarrassing'
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
Saturday night at UFC 193 Holly Holm put on a striking clinic, laying out the blueprint for how to negate Ronda Rousey’s elite level Judo and keep Rousey off her game with flawless striking and footwork. Famed boxing coach Freddie Roach spoke to Fight Hub TV to discuss Holm’s win over Rousey, as well as what Rousey needs to work on before she returns to the Octagon.
Holm talks "satisfying" feeling of punching Rousey in the face
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
Saturday night in Melbourne Australia Holly Holm put on a flawless performance against Ronda Rousey in the main event of UFC 193 to claim the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. While there was a mutual respect between the two women until the weigh-ins, where they got into a bit of a scuffle, Holm admitted she was is satisfied when she lands a punch to the face of her opponent, and Rousey is no different.
Holly Holm sponsored by company linked to banned substances
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
Intel Pharma caused quite an uproar today what they congratulated Holly Holm, one of the athletes they sponsor, on winning the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Several of the products produced by Intel Pharma are on the World Anti-Doping Agency banned substance list.
WATCH! Wanderlei Silva campaigning for all fighters to vote for Bernie Sanders
Russell Ess - November 17, 2015
It looks like Bernie Sanders is a hit amongst some iconic players in the fight game. Ronda Rousey has gone on record to say that she is rooting for Bernie Sanders in his run for the Democratic nomination for President.
Tough Guy Tuesday: Jordin Tootoo
Chris Taylor - November 17, 2015
In today’s segment of “Tough Guy Tuesday” we feature National Hockey League enforcer Jordin Tootoo.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. extends offer to help Ronda Rousey with her boxing
Russell Ess - November 17, 2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s recognition of former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has taken a big shift. The two who have had a history of criticizing one another in the media, but that seems to be taking a shift in the other direction, at least from Mayweather’s end. The undefeated retired boxing superstar first defended Rousey after her knockout loss at UFC 193 to Holly Holm, and spoke with FightHype on the women who took center stage in combat sports over the weekend in Australia.
Why Daniel Cormier says immediate rematch between Holly Holm and Ronda Rousey should not happen
Russell Ess - November 17, 2015
Dana White says that an immediate rematch with Holly Holm and Ronda Rousey makes sense. However, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier disagrees and says Rousey has things that she needs to work on if she wants to have a chance at beating Holm. Cormier had this to say via FOX Sport 1 press release:
Classy Holly Holm defends Ronda Rousey from critics
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
On Saturday at UFC 193, Holly Holm put a beating on Ronda Rousey en route to a brutal head kick KO that saw her claim the UFC women’s bantamweight championship from Rousey. Following the win, many fans took the opportunity to praise Holm for her flawless performance while bashing Rousey for her sub-par performance.
Dana White comments on Bellator 149 Ken Shamrock vs Royce Gracie 3
Russell Ess - November 17, 2015
UFC President took in some questions from media and fans prior to UFC 193 going down in Melbourne, Australia. One of the questions asked was about the Bellator 149 announced fight between 48-year-old Royce Gracie versus 51-year-old Ken Shamrock. White still seemed a bit baffled at just the thought of the fight and said (transcribed by bloody elbow):
Mayweather on Rousey: 'take into consideration that she has feelings'
Russell Ess - November 17, 2015
Although Ronda Rousey and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have had their rocky history taking jabs at one another in the media, Mayweather took to Rousey’s defense after her loss this past weekend at UFC 193. The retired undefeated boxing icon spoke with FightHype and says all the Internet bullies and people that are making fun of her in her loss doesn’t sit well with him.
UFC 193 medical suspensions: Rousey and Jedrzejczyk potentially out 6 months
Russell Ess - November 17, 2015
UFC 193 proved to be a battle with fourteen of the fighters out for potentially six months. All fighters on the card received a suspension of at least seven days with no contact during training. Three of the four fighters in the title fights that took place in Melbourne, Australia are on that list. New women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm was the only title fight competitor not listed to be out for the extended period. MixedMartialArts.com received the medical suspensions from the UFC self-regulated card, which included:
Cyborg responds to penis comments from Rogan & Hinchcliffe
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
Following UFC 193, where Holly Holm put on a flawless performance against Ronda Rousey, UFC commentator Joe Rogan did an episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. During the course of the podcast, the two comics took aim at Cris Cyborg, and made some pretty harsh jokes about her. Our transcription of their comments is below:
MUST SEE! Rousey back in America, hides face from cameras
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
Ronda Rousey is back in the United States after her devastating UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm on Saturday in Melbourne Australia.
Holm releases statement on UFC 193 win
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
On Saturday Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 with a brutal head kick, shocking the MMA world with one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. Holm took to Instagram yesterday to thank everyone for their support.
White: Rousey will "be a savage" when she gets over loss to Holm
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
When Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey on Saturday many began to question what Rousey’s plans would be going forward after such a brutal and devastating loss. Rousey had stated before the fight that she was planning to take a break until UFC 200, however no announcement in regards to Rousey potentially being on the UFC 200 card had been made.
'Cyborg' still wants Rousey after Holm rematch: 'I think Holm wins again'
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
At the UFC 193 post-fight press conference UFC President Dana White stated that Holly Holm’s KO win over Ronda Rousey certainly shook up the UFC women’s bantamweight division. In addition, a potential superfight with Cris Cyborg certainly had lost some of its hype. While Rousey has stated that despite the brutal KO loss she will be back eventually, Cris Cyborg still wants a fight with Rousey.
MUST SEE! Miesha Tate's live reaction to Rousey loss: "F**k Ronda Rousey"
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015
https://youtu.be/w9r7D4CLqG0 Miesha Tate was watching UFC 193 with fans, who used a microphone to have Tate give her live reaction to Holly Holm’s KO win over Ronda Rousey.