UFC NEWS
Chris Weidman Confident He Will Expose Anderson Silva
BJPENN.COM News - July 2, 2013
“The only reason I got into this sport was to be number one and right away I had to envision beating this guy if I was gonna do it. I believed I could beat Anderson Silva from day one. I believe I have the skill set to do it, I have the wrestling — which he’s been exposed on — and I could add the jiu-jitsu that I’ve competed on a world-class level with. I bring a lot to the table, I’m very confident. It’s a huge opportunity and I’m going to make the best of it.”
Seagal: Anderson better on paper and in real world
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2013
Steven Seagal was a recent guest on ‘The MMA Hour’ with Ariel Helwani and spoke at length about this weekend’s UFC 162 main event between longtime middleweight champion Anderson Silva (33-4 MMA, 16-0 UFC) and undefeated challenger Chris Weidman (9-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC): Seagal: Where I come from we always say talk is cheap and the proof is in how it goes in the fight. If you all want my opinion, and I assume the reason why you called is because you want my opinion. My opinion is this young gentlemen, from what I’ve heard is a real nice young man. I can see he’s very good on the ground. He’s got grappling skills, great take downs, great guillotine, great arm triangle stuff like that, very good. That’s kind of what I can say about him. I think he’s very strong and good at all that stuff.
Anderson Silva: I don't think I can beat Jon Jones
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2013
Anderson Silva (33-4 MMA, 16-0 UFC) is set to defend his UFC middleweight championship against undefeated challenger Chris Weidman (9-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) live this Saturday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cub Swanson: I'm the biggest threat to Aldo
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2013
Cub Swanson (19-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) is set to square off with Dennis Siver (21-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) live this Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
VIDEO | Steven Seagal Training Chris Weidman For Anderson Silva
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
From Prebek’s official Youtube: Sensei Seagal gives some advice to Chris Weidman ahead of his fight with Anderson Silva. Female voice by Ida Soleimani. Thanks to Jamie Carter for his sound design.
Rousey Pulling For Silva Over Weidman
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
“I think that Anderson Silva is pound-for-pound the best fighter of all time, and I really do believe that Chris Weidman is the worst style match-up for him. But if anyone can overcome the worst style match-up, it’s Anderson Silva,”
PHOTO | Update on Mark Hunts Grotesque Staph Infection
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
Warning: Not for the squeamish. Mark Hunt has sent out another photo of his gnarly staph infection. This time, it would appear as if it is starting to heal, however, it’s still pretty gross.
UFC Veteran Gilbert Yvel Announces Retirement
bjpenndotcom - July 1, 2013
Veteran light-heavyweight mixed martial artist Gilbert Yvel (38-16-1) has announced his retirement from MMA after a 16 year career competing in organizations such as the UFC, PRIDE, K-1, Affliction, RINGS, M-1 Challenge, and Cage Rage.
Chael Sonnen Opens As Slight Betting Favorite Over 'Shogun' Rua
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
The mouth of the UFC, Chael Sonnen, not only walked into another high-profile fight as a light-heavyweight, but now oddsmakers are picking him as the favorite to beat Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua in the UFC on FS 1 inaugural event in Boston. The two fighters will face off in the main event set for August 17 at the TD Garden.
PHOTO: Anderson Silva's Official UFC 162 Walkout Tee By Nike
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
A lot was made about the Jon Jones Nike signing, but UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has been with the popular sports apparel company for years.
Rousey Says Emotions Not Sex Fueling TUF Mix-Gender Season
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
“The talent is great. I’m really impressed with the kind of people that we saw on the show this season for the girls and the guys. All of the fights have been really exciting. Really, it has exceeded my expectations. Surprisingly, it is much more professional than you would have thought. I wouldn’t say it’s an overly sexual season, but I think it’s a much more emotional one. So far, it’s tiring, and it’s every day. It’s been a very exciting season, but it has also been very taxing on everybody. So I think we’re all going to be very happy to get home, but I’m sure all the fans will be very happy with the result.”
White: Issues In Boston All Cleared Up, UFC on FS 1 Event Will Go On As Planned
BJPENN.COM News - July 1, 2013
“You know, when it gets down to the fact, do you want to change the card? You know, do you want to move fights around and switch fights?. When that starts happening, it’s like ‘Yeah, maybe we can’t do the fight here.’ But, you know, we figured it out… No. We ended up getting everything straightened out. The fights will happen. The card will be great. It’s going to be good. There’s always something. It literally never ends. There’s always something, something that pops up or whatever. We’re pretty used to dealing with this stuff.” If you missed it, Visa issues and the ability to work in Boston, for the UFC’s debut on Fox Sports 1, almost caused the UFC’s planned event to come apart at the seams. The state of Boston was at one-point requiring all international fighters to have a U.S. social security number in order to compete under their jurisdiction.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 195: Todd Vance, Norman Parke, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - June 30, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
VIDEO: UFC From All Angles: Anderson Silva
BJPENN.COM News - June 29, 2013
UFC From All Angles goes behind-the-scenes to capture all of the skill, intelligence and intangible abilities of the greatest UFC fighter of all-time, Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva. In this FUEL TV special, Karyn Bryant sits down with the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion for an in-depth look at what has made Silva the indestructible force of the UFC.
Quick Twitt: Mark Munoz makes dramatic weight cut from 261 pounds for UFC 162
BJPENN.COM News - June 29, 2013
Injury and depression are a fighters worst enemy. In a sport where you must make a weight limit, an extended layoff from training can cause your body to morph into a bigger version of yourself. Such is the story of Mark Munoz.
Couture believes the Fertittas use Dana White
BJPENN.COM News - June 29, 2013
Randy Couture could likely be classified as a disgruntled ex-UFC employee. What that means is that anything he says about the company and it’s representatives might be a little bit biased towards his own agenda. Such as these comments about the UFC boss, Dana White, from his interview with Sports Illustrated:
VIDEO: ESPN names top five fights of 2013
BJPENN.COM News - June 29, 2013
ESPN’s MMA Live put together their list of the top five fights so far this year and it goes a little something like this… 5. Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve 4. Cat Zingano vs. Miesha Tate 3. Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann 2. Johny Hendricks vs. Carlos Condit 1. Dennis Bermudez vs. Matt Grice
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 195: Todd Vance, Norman Parke, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - June 29, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.