UFC NEWS
Sage Northcutt: 'Ronda Is Amazing, But I'd Carry Myself Different'
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
UFC newcomer Sage Northcutt has exploded since his debut win and it seems like a day hasn’t passed where his name wasn’t in the headlines. The new lightweight has been praised by many and also called out by a fighters looking to put him in his place. In a recent interview on MMAJunkie Radio, Northcutt talked about fighters who he looks up to and who he considers his idols. On that list is former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and current middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
GSP Hints At Fighters Using Drugs To Cut Weight –– 'Read between the Lines'
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been a big advocate for stricter drug testing in the sport of MMA. One thing he has never done is name names. However that hasn’t stopped him from hinting at fighters using drugs. The former champ recently talked to RDS and explained how some fighters will use drugs to help with drastic weight cuts.
Werdum Teases Fedor With Hilarious Photoshop
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is taking shots at Fedor Emelianenko and it’s pretty hilarious. The champ has a win over the MMA legend, back in Strikeforce, and was hoping to get the chance to fight him again in the UFC. Fedor also expressed interest in fighting Werdum, which led many to assume he was open to finally going to the UFC.
Stipe Miocic Pulls Out Of Rothwell Fight With Injury
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
In some not so cheerful news today, it has been confirmed that UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic is a no-go for his scheduled fight with Ben Rothwell, which was expected to go down next week at UFC Fight Night 76, in the co-headlining slot. UFC officials confirmed the news, although there’s been no word on what the actual injury is. Miocic was going to fight Ben Rothwell, who earlier today Tweeted:
Dana White Wants You To Watch This Beautiful Flying Knee Finish
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
A video posted by Dana White (@danawhiteufc) on Oct 12, 2015 at 10:16am PDT
Capoeira! Aldo Partakes in Brazil's Other Martial Art
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will take on Conor McGregor at UFC 194, on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas. Before that, check out some of his impressive capoeira skills at a recent visit to his social project in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Goals! "To Be more Flexible"
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
UFC strawweight Tecia Torres is scheduled to face off with Michelle Waterson, aka ‘The Karate Hottie,’ at UFC 194, which will go down on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas. Ahead of the fight it looks like one of Torres’ main goals is to work on improving her flexibility, and from the looks of things it seems like she’s on her way to achieving that goal.
Ludwig Chimes In -- Conor McGregor Punked Faber Repeatedly On TUF
Chris Taylor - October 13, 2015
Blame it on Conor McGregor. That’s what Duane Ludwig is claiming in regards to why former employer Urijah Faber is currently riding the ‘drama wave’.
Rivals To Friends -- GSP Pledges To Help Nick Diaz Defeat NSAC Suspension
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
Once rivals, now friends? Maybe. Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been one of the only MMA fighters to not comment on the controversial Nick Diaz five year suspension, until now.
On The Road -- BJ Penn Honored At Utah University Football Game
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
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"Phenom" Wants To Scrap -- Threatens Sage Nortcutt with Shortest Career in UFC History
Chris Taylor - October 13, 2015
UFC lightweight prospect Sage Northcutt (6-0 MMA) impressed a lot of people by taking only 57-seconds to TKO Francisco Trevino in his octagon debut earlier this month at UFC 192. Fellow UFC lightweight Kevin Lee (11-1 MMA) was NOT one of those people.
Fighting Words! Duffy: 'I can take Conor Out Again, Just As Quickly As The First Time'
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
It feels like behind all the talk between Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo, Donald Cerrone, Rafael dos Anjos and every other fighter he’s ever called out, there’s this massive fight brewing between Conor and Joe Duffy, the last man to beat McGregor. Why has it taken a backseat? Mostly because Duffy has decided not to try and make a name out of one of his past opponents, but instead show what he can do in the octagon. He’s kept relatively quiet while looking amazing in his past few fights.
Uh-Oh! UFC Has Deadspin And Sb Nation Twitters Shut Down
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
The UFC and the NFL got two Twitter accounts shut down for apparently violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or basically because the accounts were showing short clips of copyrighted material, i.e. clips of PPV events and other sports events. The UFC and NFL complained to Twitter, who then suspended the accounts @Deadspin and @SBNationGIFs. As of now, the Deadspin account is back up while the SB Nation GIFs account is still shut down.
Oh "Deer"! Hendricks Blaming Bambi On Botched Weight Cut
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
Well here’s a new one. Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks is now blaming his failed UFC 192 weight cut on deer. That’s right, Hendricks joined The MMA Hour on Monday and said that a major factor in why he had issues with cutting weight this time around was his deer meat heavy diet.
#FREENICKDIAZ Clip Of The Day! Nick Uses Nunchunks Like A Master -- Lost Tape
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
Who doesn’t love a good Nick Diaz nunchuck video? Here’s one of the UFC fighter showing off his impressive skills while what sounds like a media conference call for one of his Strikeforce fights. You know, just walking around with nunchucks while your roommate brings in all the groceries, typical day for anyone, right?
Ronda's Mom Offers Advice On Dealing With A "Douchebag"
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
On Monday UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was in the headlines again, but this time for something someone else said. UFC heavyweight Travis Browne confirmed what many had already suspected, saying that Rousey and himself were in fact in a relationship.
Holy Sh*t Moment Of The Day! Cruz Takes On "Ninja" And Beats The Cr*p out Of Him
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
Have you ever seen a real life ninja? Probably not since they’re supposed to be masters of stealth, right?
Still Married? Ronda's Boyfriend Explains Domestic Abuse Charges Against Estranged Wife
BJPENN.COM News - October 13, 2015
UFC heavyweight and Ronda Rousey’s “man”, Travis Browne, decided not to speak out about the allegations that were put out this past July by his estranged wife, and fitness model, Jenna Webb. Webb posted photos on Instagram, showing bruises on her body and eventually stated on social media that they were caused by Browne. After that the UFC benched Browne and launched an investigation into the matter. Through that whole time Browne stayed silent, until the investigation cleared him and he was given the OK to return to fighting