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VIDEO | Dana White's UFC 159 Video Blog Part 1
BJPENN.COM News - April 23, 2013
Dana’s First vlog for UFC 159 is a look behind the scenes of UFC 158.
Quick Twitt | Anthony Pettis: I'm Still The Best At 155
BJPENN.COM News - April 23, 2013
Following Saturday’s showdown between Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis took to twitter to relay a quick and precise message.
Duane Ludwig Happier to Coach Team Alpha Male than Fight Himself
bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2013
UFC Veteran Duane Bang Ludwig went on Ariel Helwani’s ‘The MMA Hour’ earlier today to talk about Team Alpha Male’s success this last Saturday, and how his participation could lead them to UFC Gold. Ludwig wasn’t without compliments for the already established team of lighter weight fighters as he explained how well they had been doing before his arrival as the new Head Coach. He simply stated that he was there to refine the small details that would help Team Alpha Male fighters like TJ Dillashaw, Chad Mendez, and Joseph Benavidez reach their dreams of becoming champions in their division.
Olympic Medalist McMAnn Believes She Can Beat Rousey
BJPENN.COM News - April 23, 2013
“I believe I do (have what it takes to beat Rousey). I don’t think I’d be fighting if I didn’t either naturally have it or acquire it to be the best in the world. And if she gets beat by Cat, then I’ll have the skill set to beat Cat Zingano. And I just think that’s the way that every high level athlete thinks about those things Her next test is Sheila Gaff, a striker fighting out of Germany. Gaff’s known for her knockout power and has stopped six opponents with her striking thus far. But to the wrestler who’s competed at a high level, Sara sees that as Gaff’s downfal
Bisping: No One Is Going To Give A S#!t About Belcher After This Fight
BJPENN.COM News - April 23, 2013
“Alan Belcher, he’s trying to take a page out of my book or he’s trying to be Chael Sonnen. He’s being someone very, very different for this fight. I’m not quite sure I understand it. He’s trying to be all vocal, making video blogs and doing this and that, and he’s trying to convince himself he’s going to win the fight. The reality of the situation is that his last fight he lost against Yushin Okami. Prior to that he was on a four-fight win streak. Now he’s coming off a loss and he’s co-main event. When he fought Yushin Okami he was a mid-card fighter, but now he’s fighting me and he’s co-main event. So, he’s trying to make the most out of the limelight.
VIDEO | UFC 159: Sonnen vs. Jones Extended Preview
BJPENN.COM News - April 22, 2013
After trading words for months,UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones and perennial contender Chael Sonnen finally get to trade blows at UFC 159. Plus, Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher meet in a matchup of brash middlewieght strikers.
UFC on Fox 7 Fighter Salaries: Henderson, Mir, and Melendez Top The List
bjpenndotcom - April 22, 2013
UFC on Fox 7 took place Saturday, April 20, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main event featured a lightweight championship battle between current UFC champion Benson Henderson and imported Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez.
Dana White: Nate Diaz Moving To 170 A Big Mistake
BJPENN.COM News - April 22, 2013
“I think going to 170 is a big mistake. Big, strong guys at 170.” … “He can make 155. Look what happened tonight at 155.” Prior to stepping into the cage against Josh Thomson, former UFC lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz, stated he was headed back to the welterweight division after UFC on FOX 7.
Chad Mendes Hoping For Title Shot By Years End
BJPENN.COM News - April 22, 2013
“I would really like to fight for the title this year. But ultimately it’s up to the UFC and these guys… Right now I’m going to take a little bit of time off. I mean, that was three camps back-to-back-to-back for me, so I just want to rest for a couple weeks.” Chad “Money” Mendes tells the media at last Saturday’s Post-Fight Press Conference that he would like a second shot at the UFC’s featherweight title before the year is up.
Benson Henderson Anticipates Rematch With Melendez In The Future
BJPENN.COM News - April 22, 2013
“At 155 the division is so stacked, so deep, the top five guys are like this far apart – they’re very close the top-5 guys, the top-10 guys at 155. Do I imagine I will be seeing Gil again? Yeah I’ll be seeing Gil again and he’ll want to beat the crap out of me, so, I’ll be seeing Gil again I don’t know if it’ll be an immediate rematch. If it is, it is. Cool. Sounds good to me let’s do it. Let’s run it back. But there’s a lot of guys at 155 that a pretty tough who all want to beat me up.” Last weekend’s UFC on FOX 7 main event was a close fought decision between two champions.
Judge Who Scored Fight for Melendez Trains Under Cesar Gracie
bjpenndotcom - April 22, 2013
VIDEO | Watch Benson Henderson Defend His Title Against Melendez
BJPENN.COM News - April 22, 2013
Dana White Announces Winner Of Gray Maynard vs TJ Grant Is Next For Ben Henderson
bjpenndotcom - April 20, 2013
Only minutes after successfully defending his lightweight belt at UFC on Fox 7, champ Ben Henderson was informed that his next opponent will be the winner of UFC 160’s Gray Maynard vs TJ Grant bout.