UFC NEWS
Pettis Injured, Korean Zombie Steps in to Fight Aldo at UFC 163
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2013
UFC president Dana White sent out a tweet earlier today revealing the news that former #1 UFC lightweight contender, Anthony Pettis (16-2), had injured his knee and was out of his divisional debut against featherweight champion, Jose Aldo (22-1) at UFC 163. Pettis dropped to featherweight for this bout in an attemt to steal gold at the lighter division:
Quick Twitt | UFC Interim-Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao Says He's Ready to Fight
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2013
The UFC’s bantamweight division hasn’t had a legitimate champion at the head of its division since 2011 when Dominick Cruz last fought and defended his title against current flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. With Cruz’s return left without an official timeline, the UFC filled his spot temporarily.
Patrick Cote, Kyle Noke Set as Coaches of TUF Nations: Canada vs. Australia
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2013
Two international UFC favorites have been called upon to coach the new international season of The Ultimate Fighter: Canada vs. Australia as Patrick Cote (20-8) and Kyle Noke (20-6-1) square off, first as coaches, then as opponents in the Octagon.
Roy Nelson Uses Racial Slur While Discussing Daniel Cormier
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2013
Roy Nelson has long been popular for both his consistently entertaining fights and humorous interviews with members of the media. This time, however he may have crossed a line.
Josh Thomson Statements Do Not Warrant Action, Says UFC Boss
BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2013
“He didn’t say anything negative. He didn’t say anything bad. He didn’t say anything against gay marriage or gay people. He just posed the question. Is it stupid? What he put down was probably the dumbest thing I’ve heard. He should probably get a hobby like finger painting, or something, and leave talking to smart people. That’s probably what he should do. That would probably be really good for him, but we don’t stop people from having their own opinions. He doesn’t like gay marriage — that’s his opinion. He didn’t hurt anybody, he didn’t say anything negative. He just said that if people were able to do what they think is fun, or what makes them happy, when does it end? What he said was asinine and absolutely just the stupidest gibberish I’ve ever seen in my life. He should stick to finger painting or fighting and leave the talking to smarter people. He didn’t hurt anybody.”
VIDEO | Rashad Evans Wants To Fight Jon Jones Again
BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2013
Rashad Evans headlines tomorrow’s UFC 161 event opposite Dan Henderson and on his mind is a rematch with Jon Jones!
VIDEO | Animated Steven Seagal Tries To Save Anderson Silva From Weidman
BJPENN.COM News - June 14, 2013
Robert Drysdale Says He Has No Respect for Anderson Silva
bjpenndotcom - June 13, 2013
In an interview conducted by Pro MMA Now and transcribed by MMAMania.com, UFC light-heavyweight, Robert Drysdale stated some serious discourse for UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva:
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Targeted for UFC 166 Main Event in Houston
bjpenndotcom - June 13, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: JOSH THOMSON RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSIAL HEADLINES
BJPENN.COM News - June 13, 2013
For Immediate Release: June 13, 2013 – Yesterday top UFC lightweight contender Josh Thomson used social media to poll fans with what turned out to be a controversial and thought provoking topic. The subject of gay rights, including gay marriage, is sensitive for many people and Mr. Thomson fully supports equality for all human beings.
Faber: Old Man Cruz Could Learn How To Finish Fights From Yuri
BJPENN.COM News - June 13, 2013
“I’ve got mixed feelings. It’s huge to be on the new channel for the first fight, but the opponent is someone nobody really knows about. I don’t choose my fights. If someone asks me to fight in the Octagon, I have a hard time turning down fights. “Who am I to say he doesn’t deserve it? He’s 27-4 and he’s got 24 finishes, 12 TKOs and 12 submissions. The guy has earned what he’s got… I would love for that to happen,” said Faber about another title fight. “Do we have a champ who’s sturdy enough to stand up and fight? Right now we don’t. We’ve got Renan Barao and old man Dominick Cruz, who could take a lesson from Yuri on getting some finishes in his career. We’ve got to get these guys healed up and to step in so I can beat them for a belt.”
Jose Aldo Plans On Making Pettis Regret Drop To Featherweight
BJPENN.COM News - June 13, 2013
“I will prove that he should have stayed at lightweight and not drop down. After the fight, he will regret having fallen down to featherweight. I’m adapted, I always fought here. We have to respect, but here is our world and we will show who we are.” In a recent interview with, Brazilian Media outlet Tatame.com, the UFC’s dominant featherweight champion said he plans on making Anthony Pettis regret shifting divisions and challenging for his title.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 193 RFA Edition: Keoni Koch, Mike "Biggie" Rhodes, Sergio Pettis, & Tommy Toe Hold
bjpenndotcom - June 13, 2013
FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back after taking a break to grab some interviews at Metamoris and we had to bring you a special show after being gone a week. RFA 8 is going down June 21st at the historic The Rave / Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and will be televised live and nationwide on AXS TV starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, but before that happens 3 of the biggest names are stopping by.
BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH THIAGO SILVA & URIJAH FABER (WED 5:00PM PT)
BJPENN.COM News - June 12, 2013
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by top UFC bantamweight and fan favorite Urijah Faber to discuss multiple topics in the world of the Team Alpha Male founder. Also joining the show tonight will be UFC on FUEL TV 10 double bonus recipient, Thiago Silva. Silva has a lot to discuss, not only about his fight last weekend but also about the drama between himself and former teammate, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.