UFC NEWS
VIDEO | Dana White Confirms That Lesnar Wants Back & Surprise! Surprise! The UFC Will Have Him
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
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VIDEO | Dana White UFC 169 Pre-Fight Scrum
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
UFC president Dana White discusses UFC 169, TUF: Brazil, Julianna Pena’s knee injury, Michael Bisping’s eye, Big Nog vs. Big Country, TRT, Werdum vs. Browne, CM Punk, and much more on UFC 169 media day Thursday.
Nam Phan vs. Vaughan Lee set for TUF China Finale, tournament final bouts announced
Chris Taylor - January 30, 2014
UFC officials announced today that a bantamweight bout between Nam Phan (18-12 MMA, 2-5 UFC) and Vaughan Lee (13-9-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC) is set for the “TUF: China Finale.”
Evan Dunham vs. Mark Bocek added to "TUF Nations: Finale" in Quebec City
Chris Taylor - January 30, 2014
A lightweight bout between Evan Dunham (14-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) and Mark Bocek (11-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) is the latest addition to the “TUF Nations: Finale” event set for April 16 in Quebec City, Canada.
Michael Bisping vs. Tim Kennedy set to headline the 'TUF Nations: Finale' in Quebec City
Chris Taylor - January 30, 2014
Michael “The Count” Bisping has received the thumbs-up from doctors and will now headline the “TUF Nations: Finale” opposite fellow middleweight Tim Kennedy (17-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC).
Bisping Eye Exam Inconclusive, Return Date Still Unknown
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
Michael Bisping has been absent from fighting since taking out Alan Belcher in April of last year.
Pena Teammate Defends Gym To White, Puts Injury Blame Elsewhere
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
Dana White is ‘disgusted’ with the team and training camp of TUF winner, Julianna Pena. The top 10 female bantamweight is not only injured, but apparently she’s out for about two-years with a really damaged knee she suffered in training.
Alistair Overeem: 'I dropped weight to improve cardio'
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
“I actually dropped some weight. I wanted improved cardio, so obviously you want to lose some weight. That actually goes automatic. A lot more cardio and you automatically lose a lot of weight. We just wanted [my cardio] to be better… Dealing with losses is never cool – it’s always hard. You should always reinvent yourself, but when you lose you just do it a little bit more. I did just that for this fight. The focus has been very well the last couple of months. Sparring partners are good, my coaches have performed excellent and I think I’m really peaking right now.” In a recent interview with MMAJunkie, former Strikeforce champ, Alistair Overeem discussed the adjustments he’s made for his upcoming bout against Frank Mir.
Dana White 'Disgusted' With Pena Injury And Gym It Happened In
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
Unfortunate, some would even consider, tragic news hit us yesterday when we learned, TUF winner, Julianna Pena was forced out of her scheduled UFC 171 bout with a sever injury.
VIDEO | Ronda Rousey on Expendables 3/Fast & Furious & training w/ Victor Ortiz
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
With two hit movies set to release and a budding career in combat sports, Ronda Rousey is quickly becoming a household name.
Big Nog vs. Roy Nelson In The Works
BJPENN.COM News - January 30, 2014
A highly anticipated heavyweight fight is expected to be booked in the near future between ‘Big Nog’ and ‘Big Country’.
Chris Weidman: Belfort could take whatever he wants and just cycle off without a TUE
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2014
Chris Weidman is set to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship against Vitor Belfort. Dana White recently announced that the match will take place on either the Memorial Day weekend card or the July 4th weekend card.
'TUF 18' winner Julianna Pena Suffers Severe Injury, Pulled from UFC 171 Bout
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2014
Julianna Pena has been forced out of her bout against Jessica Andrade after suffering a knee injury.
VIDEO | Gokhan Saki & Alistair Overeem Trade Leather Ahead of UFC 169
BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2014
Our good friends over at WhoaTV.com sent us this clip of UFC 169’s Alistair Overeem prepping for his upcoming UFC 169 bout with Frank Mir.
Patrick Cote vs. Kyle Noke set for 'TUF Nations: Finale' in Quebec City
Chris Taylor - January 29, 2014
“TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia” coaches Patrick Cote (19-8 MMA, 6-8 UFC) and Kyle Noke (20-6-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) will slug it out at the ‘TUF Nations: Finale’ in Quebec City on April 16, 2014.
PHOTO | Vitor Belfort Then And Now, 17 Years Inside The Cage
BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2014
Vitor Belfort has been at the top of the MMA Game for a very long time.
Pettis Using FOX 10 Bonus Money To Pay For Much Needed Surgery
BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2014
“He’s been wearing contacts into the cage. They get knocked out early in the fight, so what happens is he stands there squinting in front of his opponents. That’s what’s caused him to get hit so much in his last two fights. It’s easier for him to look at them if he stays still in front of his opponents instead of moving his feet.” “It dramatically improved Anthony’s game. So that’s what Sergio’s going to do. He’s going to reinvest that bonus wisely and get that corrective surgery.”
UFC Executives Join Senators John McCain & Harry Reid In Support Of Brain Health Research
BJPENN.COM News - January 29, 2014
In an unprecedented move, fierce competitors in the Octagon will put aside their long-standing rivalries to ensure research continues in a landmark study for professional fighters.