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MMA News

UFC opens website to expose culinary union

Chris Taylor - May 21, 2013

For years now, the Nevada-based Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has failed in its attempts to unionize the Station group of hotel-casinos in Las Vegas. Station Casinos is owned by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, who are also majority owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).

Bellator

Matt Riddle Joins Bellator Welterweight Roster

BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013

With a division already boasting the likes of Ben Askren, Paul Daley, Douglas Lima, Ben Saunders, Andrey Koreshkov and Karl Amoussou, Matt Riddle knows he will be swimming in “Deep Waters” when he enters the Bellator Welterweight Tournament this Fall as Bellator has signed a long-term promotional agreement with the controversial Pennsylvania native. Riddle joins Bellator coming off four straight victories with the UFC, but was recently released as he failed his post-fight drug test after his victory over Che Mills. Known for his strong wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu background along with a stifling takedown defense, Riddle is ready to challenge himself against the best in the world inside the Bellator cage.

Videos

VIDEO | Bryan Caraway Talks, Says He May Have Been Too Harsh With Marijuana Talks

BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013

Bryan Caraway explains to Inside MMA why he had no problem accepting a submission of the night bonus after it was stripped from Pat Healy for testing positive for Marijuana.

Videos

VIDEO | Vitor Belfort: I'm a T-Rex in a new jungle

BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013

Vitor Belfort unleashed one of the most spectacular knockout finishes in recent history at UFC On FX: Belfort vs Rockhold. Belfort discussed his spinning heel kick KO with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl shortly after the fight.

Videos

VIDEO | Belfort vs. Rockhold Fight Highlights

BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013

Last weekend Vitor Belfort notched another first round KO to his record when he stepped opposite Luke Rockhold in Brazil. If you missed it, highlights are located in the player above.

Videos

VIDEO | UFC on FX 8 Post-Fight Press Conference

BJPENN.COM News - May 20, 2013

Last Saturday the UFC returned to action ins Brazil for UFC on FX 8:Belfort vs. Rockhold. In the main event, Belfort was able to dispatch Rochold early and walk away with another first round finish added to his resume.

Exclusive MMA Interviews

BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 190: Ralek Gracie, Gareth Joseph, Cody McKenzie, Brendan Schaub Live Sunday May 19th, 7:30 PM PST

bjpenndotcom - May 19, 2013

Listen to internet radio with FIST TA CUFF RADIO on Blog Talk Radio This Sunday we have the man behind Metamoris on the show, another week with another fighter from this upcoming season of Bellator’s “Fight Master”, a man who’s signature submission is the McKenzietine, and our last guest is a beast in the cage and set to face Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu at Metamoris 2.

MMA News

Zingano Camp Issues Statement On Bryan Caraway Assault: "Bryan is a douche bag"

BJPENN.COM News - May 18, 2013

Bryan Caraway has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.

UFC NEWS

Exclusive | Part 2: Ian McCall on Chuck Liddell and more

BJPENN.COM News - May 17, 2013

By Evan Stoumbelis (@MMAEvan)

UFC NEWS

Exclusive | Ian McCall: I offered to fight Frankie Edgar

BJPENN.COM News - May 17, 2013

By Evan Stoumbelis (@MMAEvan)

MMA News

Bryan Caraway responds to twitter backlash

Chris Taylor - May 17, 2013

It was backstage at Newark’s Prudential Center during UFC 159 that Bryan Caraway (18-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) convinced UFC president Dana White to up the evening’s bonuses from $50,000 apiece to $65,000. Weeks later, and in a roundabout sort of way, Caraway found himself the beneficiary of his own lobbying efforts. Caraway received a $65,000 bonus on Wednesday for his third-round guillotine choke submission victory over Johnny Bedford at UFC 159, which now stands as the events “submission of the night”.

Videos

Watch Today's UFC on FX 8 Weigh-Ins Live on BJPENN.COM (3:00 p.m. ET)

BJPENN.COM News - May 17, 2013

Today the UFC is holding the official UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins ceremony from the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. You can tune in and watch all the live action right here on BJPENN.COM starting at noon PT (3:00 p.m. ET).