UFC NEWS

Report: B.J. Penn Eyes Potential Return Back At Lightweight
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
B.J. Penn will go down in history as one of the best and most decorated fighters in history. He cemented this accolade by dominating the world’s lightweight division in Mixed Martial Arts for the better part of a decade.

PHOTO | Benson Henderson's UFC Game Character Looks Super Realistic
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
EA Sports recently leaked out this teaser image for its upcoming UFC game. Think it looks realistic?

VIDEO | UFC 161's John Maguire Wants to Trade You Twitter Follows For This Amazing Octagon Entrance
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
John ‘The One’ Maguire takes his fighting seriously, and that’s exactly why he’s ensured that his cardio is in the best shape possible for his upcoming UFC 161 against Mitch Clarke on June 15. According to what I have seen, if he can get 10,000 twitter followers he will perform this dance during his walkout to the cage.

Bisping Undergoes Eye Surgery For Detached Retina
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
Ironically in his last fight against Alan Belcher, Michael Bisping damaged his eye and tore his retina in an injury that required surgery to repair. “The Count” landed a nasty eye-poke to Belcher in the final frame of action in their bout, but somewhere throughout the course of the three-rounds is the one with severe eye damage.

Quick Twitt | Champ Cruz Cleared To Train Boxing By Doctors
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has been on the shelf so long many forgot that Barao’s title is only an interim belt. The Alliance based fighter finally delivered a ray of hope yesterday in the form of a twitter post that doctors have cleared him to begin training again.

Roy Nelson Under The Impression Daniel Cormier Turned Down A Fight Against Him
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2013
“I think I got offered Cormier, and I think he turned it down, and then they went down the list. I think Travis Browne (was a possibility), and so forth and so forth. Stipe was already on the card, and Stipe is the one that said yes.” In a recent interview with mmajunkie, Roy Nelson revealed that his slot on UFC 161 was saved by Stipe Miocic, the only one who would accept a fight with him.

Chael Sonnen vs. Mauricio Rua Set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 Main Event
bjpenndotcom - June 4, 2013
As reported on UFC Tonight, Chael Sonnen (27-13-1) will face Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua (21-7) in the main event of the inaugural FOX Sports 1 event on August 17th. The card will take place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Brad Pickett vs. Michael McDonald Set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 Co-Main Event
bjpenndotcom - June 4, 2013

Benson Henderson Set to Defend Title Against T.J. Grant at UFC 164
bjpenndotcom - June 4, 2013
UFC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson (19-2) is officially schedule to face top contender T.J. Grant (21-5) at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rampage Promises Big Changes In MMA For Fighters
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013
“When you look at my deal in the UFC, and the scope of what my deal with Bellator and TNA is, this is a dream come true. When other fighters get the chance to see everything I’m able to do with this deal and the benefits it provides, you’re going to see a big change in MMA. I guarantee it.”

VIDEO | Diaz Brothers Fan Makes Interesting Song About Nick And Nate
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013

Griffin & Bonnar Found Out About UFC 'HOF' Induction On Twitter
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013
Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin were inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame this week but apparently no one called to tell them…

Free Fight Video | Big Nog vs. Tim Sylvia
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013
Back in 2008 the UFC’s heavyweight division was left without its champion, Randy Couture, due to a lengthy contract dispute. At UFC 81 Tim Sylve and Antonio Rodrigo Noguiera fought for the UFC’s interim heavyweight title.

VIDEO | The Evolution of GSP's Takedowns
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2013
UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, has made a career out of taking his opponents down repeatedly to earn victories and climb to the highest seat in Mixed Martial Arts. In this video you get to see the evolution of his takedown game.

Paulo Thiago vs. Kelvin Gastelum Set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 #2
bjpenndotcom - June 4, 2013