UFC NEWS
Dana White Inducted Into Sports Hall Of Fame
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
UFC President Dana White was inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall Of Fame recently alongside Tennis legend Andre Agassi. The gracious UFC boss took to the podium during his induction with the following acceptance speech.
VIDEO | Zingano Shows ACL Recovery Progress
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
Cat Zingano documents the recovery process from the injury that forced her out of a TUF coaching slot and title shot against Ronda Rousey.
BJJ Video | 2013 IBJJF World Championship: Braulio Estima vs. Sergio Machado
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
Barnett Categorizes Return To UFC As 'The Perfect Fit' But Admits 'He's An MMA Slut'
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
Bonnar "Never Expected" 'Hall-Of-Fame' Bid
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
“I never even dreamed [of being in the Hall of Fame]. I did this as a hobby, I got picked for the show and just that was enough for me — I could have died happy there… If they want to put me in the Hall of Fame then like, my god what an honor. I never really expected it. Just what an honor.” While on a recent edition of AXS TV’s Inside MMA, Stephan Bonnar discussed the recent announcement that he would be inducted in to the UFC Hall-of-fame alongside Forrest Griffin.
Pettis Don't Beat Aldo, Lamas Want's That Accolade
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
“I’ve thought about that, and being the guy to beat Aldo would be the best. He’s one of the best champs of all of them, and such a dominating athlete, and I’d love to be able to beat him. So if Pettis does it before me, I’d be a little disappointed.” Top featherweight contender, Ricardo Lamas tells MMAJunkie that he wants to be the man to beat Jose Aldo, his division champ.
Hendricks: 'I may have to beat GSP twice'
BJPENN.COM News - June 3, 2013
“I’m gonna have to beat him twice. Unless I knock him out. If I manhandle him for two round and I knock him out, then there won’t be a rematch,” Hendricks explained. “But if it’s a close fight or I go out and knock him out in the first minute, yeah, there’ll be a rematch.” That’s okay. He is so ready to face St-Pierre that the prospect of a twofer doesn’t detract from his excitement.
With Shane Del Rosario Injured, Gabriel Gonzaga Steps In Against Dave Herman
bjpenndotcom - June 1, 2013
With the way bouts have been crumbling due to injuries, it’s sad that you can expect daily updates on fighter replacements. This time, another injury has effected a heavyweight bout at UFC 162.
Tate Out, Andrade In. Liz Carmouche vs. Jessica Andrade Official For UFC on Fox 8
bjpenndotcom - June 1, 2013
UFC on Fox 8 saw a recent shake up when Miesha Tate was pulled from her bout with Liz Carmouche to replace Cat Zingano as a coach on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. With Tate now facing Rousey, this left Liz Carmouche in the dark until now.
UFC Raises Marijuana Testing Threshold, NSAC May Follow
BJPENN.COM News - June 1, 2013
The UFC has decided to take a progressive step towards tolerance when it comes to the use of Marijuana by its fighters. There seems to be a divide among athletes, some of which prescribe heavily to the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes and who ultimately pay for that use with hefty fines and suspensions.
Dana White cool with 'Big Country' getting a title shot, as long as he beats someone to do it
BJPENN.COM News - June 1, 2013
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson has been making a lot of noise lately with his impressive first round knockout victories over his last three opponents. In recent history he has taken out Cheick Kongo, Matt Mitrione and Dave Herman, and while his record is riddled with impressive victories, he has come up short against men like JDS, Fabricio Werdum and Frank Mir.
Shogun Rua Details Training With Boxing Legend, Freddie Roach
BJPENN.COM News - May 31, 2013
“I started training with Freddie Roach because my manager contacted him and his team. For me this is good because I learned some things that can make the difference against Rogerio Nogueira. I was always confident in my boxing. In camp, I always train a lot of boxing. But Freddie showed me specific details that will help me improve my game.
PHOTO | Donald Cerrone Flips On Wakeboard
BJPENN.COM News - May 31, 2013
UFC lightweight fighter, Donald Cerrone, celebrated his recent win over K.J. Noons in typical Cerrone style. Image captured by Tracy Lee.
VIDEO | Chael Sonnen & Team Alpha Male Golf For Charity
BJPENN.COM News - May 31, 2013
Join Urijah Faber and his teammates as they hit the links along with Chael Sonnen and Mark Munoz for a charity golf tournament in Northern California.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 192: Eddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O'Neill, & Jimmy Harbison
bjpenndotcom - May 31, 2013
Join us this week on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio as Anton Skoro and Denny Hodge jump back in the booth and bring you 4 of the top personalities in the sport of MMA. We have a man recently removed from his UFC Title shot, our second guest is no stranger to the show or to the Bellator microphone. Second hour we have the 155 lb. Bellator Champ, and wrapping up the show is a top level Black Belt in BJJ ready to break down the Metamoris 2. While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.