UFC NEWS
Myles Jury feeling unbeatable at featherweight
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Myles ‘Fury’ Jury went on quite a tear of the lightweight division, until Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone scored a dominant unanimous decision win over ‘Fury’ at UFC 182 in January. Since then, Jury has announced that he is dropping down to featherweight, where he will meet Charles Oliveira in his featherweight debut in December at UFC on FOX 17.
Charles Rosa vs. Jimy Hettes Set For 'UFC Fight Night: Boston'
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
UFC Fight Night: Boston, which takes place January 17th, has picked up a featherweight tilt between Charles Rosa and Jimy Hettes. Rosa, who broke the news of the bout on Facebook, is coming off a split decision loss to Yair Rodriguez back in June at UFC 188. The loss dropped his promotional record to 1-2. He will be looking to get back in the win column and avoid potentially being cut from the UFC.
Poirier: "I'm never going to go down to 145 again"
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
After his UFC 178 loss to Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier went back up to lightweight for his next fight, which he won in impressive fashion, knocking out Carlos Diego Ferreira in the first round. Poirier then went on to TKO Yancy Medeiros at catchweight after Medeiros missed weight. With his newfound success at a higher weight class, Poirier is vowing to never make the cut back down to 145 again.
Gennady Golovkin vs. David Lemieux reported earnings
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Ahead of Gennady Golovkin’s title defense against David Lemieux tonight, many fans were wondering how the main-event fighters would be paid for their time in the ring. Golovkin who last fought Martin Murray is looking to extend his record to 34-0 with a win over Lemieux, who is looking to build on a 9-fight win streak.
Inside look at Jon Jones' court-appointed outreach work
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Former UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones is currently working through the 72 court mandated community service appearances he has to do as part of a plea agreement from his infamous April hit-and-run incident. ‘Bones’ has been posting pictures from his outreach work on his social media accounts.
Rothwell hoping for fill-in fight against Junior Dos Santos
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Ben Rothwell is concerned about his placement in the UFC’s heavyweight division. The best way to solidify his position as the #1 contender? Defeat former champion Junior Dos Santos. Rothwell was set to face Stipe Miocic at UFC Dublin on October 24th, however after an injury forced Miocic off the card Rothwell was left without an opponent, and was pulled from the card.
Ronda Rousey will prepare with #MoreThanTape for Holly Holm
BJPENN.COM News - October 17, 2015
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will prepare with #MoreThanTape for her title fight with Holly Holm at UFC 193. Reebok recently launched the campaign (#MoreThanTape) on twitter to allow fans the chance to have their own positive messages written on Ronda Rousey’s hand tape.
Fan Starts 'GoFundMe' Campaign For Nick Diaz
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Since Nick Diaz was handed down a 5-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, fans, fighters and celebrities have rallied in support of the Stockton fighter. A petition that was started on WhiteHouse.gov received 113,938 signatures after support from many high-profile figures including Cher, Wiz Khalifa, Gina Carano, and more.
UFC Releases 5 Fighters, Including Marcus Brimage
bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015
Five UFC fighters have been handed their walking papers, and if rumors are true, more could be joining them. Marcus Brimage, Matt Van Buren, Christos Giagos, Roger Narvaez, and Chris Clements have all officially announced their release from the promotion via social media accounts.
Old School BJ Penn pic with Mikyo Riggs, Leandro Nyza, Tony Desouza
bjpenndotcom - October 16, 2015
Check out this Old School pic sent to us by Mikyo Riggs(2nd to right), BJ first met Mikyo when he started his jiu-jitsu journey in Mt. View, California at the Ralf Gracie BJJ Academy. He sent us this pic with the caption, “Some of the best training of my life out in Hilo, Hawaii”. On the far left we have Cholitzu founder and Master Tony Desouza, who was BJ’s first mma training partner, they both trained at the American Kickboxing Academy and they also both debuted in UFC 31 on May 4, 2001. Also on that card were six other former UFC Champions Randy Couture, Chuck Lidell, Pat Miletich, Carlos Newton, Kevin Randleman, and Matt Serra.
Conor McGregor donates €50,000 to Ireland's homeless
BJPENN.COM News - October 16, 2015
UFC interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor is spreading his new found wealth with those who really need it. The “Notorious” Irishman released a statement on his official Facebook Page where he announced that he would be donating €50,000 to help the homeless in his native country of Ireland.
UFC releases TUF 19 winner Eddie Gordon
BJPENN.COM News - October 16, 2015
Former TUF 19 winner Eddie “Truck” Gordon received his walking papers from the UFC today. The news comes just days after Gordon announced his plans to drop down to the promotions welterweight division.
Gennady Golovkin says Rousey is the best female athlete in the world
BJPENN.COM News - October 16, 2015
Undefeated boxing champion Gennady Golovkin is a big fan of UFC champion Ronda Rousey. The star boxer told MMAJunkie that Rousey deserves all the praise she receives as she is simply the best female athlete in the world.
"100% Dillashaw would be champion without me"
BJPENN.COM News - October 16, 2015
Former Team Alpha Male striking coach Duane Ludwig has been making headlines this month, mainly due to his well-publicized fall out with former employer Urijah Faber. Ludwig recently talked with Sherdog where he stressed that he had nothing to do with the current UFC bantamweight champions decision to leave the Sacramento based gym.
New co-main event announced for UFC Fight Night 76
BJPENN.COM News - October 16, 2015
Another change has been made to next Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 76 event in Dublin. The UFC announced that a flyweight fight featuring Paddy Holohan and Louis Smolka has been moved to co-main status.
Wanderlei Silva wants to work with the Nevada Athletic Commission despite being banned by them
Russell Ess - October 16, 2015
Despite former UFC star Wanderlei Silva’s numerous battles with the Nevada Athletic Commission, it seems like the “Axe Murderer” wants to still work with them to better the sport. “This commission should have a professional athlete working there,” said Silva in a MMA Fighting report. “I am available to work together with the commission to create clear laws that give the athletes the proper respect. The athletes deserve more respect.”
Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller arrested after attacking officers in California
Russell Ess - October 16, 2015
BJPENN.COM wishes Pedro Carrasco all the best on his future endeavors
Russell Ess - October 16, 2015
After years of collaboration, BJPENN.COM and Pedro Carrasco have decided to part ways and head in different creative directions BJPENN.COM has a storied timeline with transitions that have evolved the website over the years.
Georges St-Pierre return to the UFC looking more and more likely
Russell Ess - October 16, 2015
It is coming close to two years since former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre (25-2 MMA, 19-2 UFC) last fought in the UFC. His last fight against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 was in November 2013, where he successfully defended his title for the ninth consecutive time. The dominant champion then decided to take time off and step away from the cage in December 2013 giving up his belt.