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BJPENN.COM News - April 29, 2013

From pre-gaming to post-fight interviews, get an all-access look at the action inside Newark’s Prudential Center for UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen.

BJPENN.COM News - April 29, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - April 29, 2013

It was a night marked by jaw-dropping finishes and one championship performance. Order the UFC 159 replay on UFC.tv to see it all again from any camera angle you choose.

Chris Taylor - April 29, 2013

This past Saturday night at UFC 159, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones (18-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) tied the record of five consecutive successful light heavyweight title defenses set by Tito Ortiz back in 2002, by defeating challenger Chael Sonnen via TKO in the very first round. Since then, the now retired former champ, Tito Ortiz, has tweeted that he would like to keep his record from being broken:

BJPENN.COM News - April 27, 2013

“You know I think Jon Jones is great, I just know I’m greater. I think Jon’s the best, but I’m better. And this is where we seperate in the octagaon tomorrow night, the better from the best. He’s a tough guy, he’s got a lot of skills, but so do I. He’s the champion of the crappiest division in the UFC, I’m the silver medalist from the toughest division in the UFC.”

BJPENN.COM News - April 27, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - April 27, 2013

The UFC welterweight champion, comes off as a nutritional nut. The “My body is my temple” type. Which is why this revelation that he also has a party side is a bit eye-opening.

BJPENN.COM News - April 27, 2013

Prior to yesterday’s UFC 159 weigh-ins, middleweight title challenger, Chris Weidman held a UFC Fight Club fan Q & A. During his time on the stage he addressed several issues, one of which being his upcoming fight against reigning champion, Anderson Silva.

BJPENN.COM News - April 26, 2013

The UFC hits New Jersey today for the official UFC 159 weigh-ins ceremony. UFC 159 takes place tomorrow from Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center at 4:00 p.m. ET.

BJPENN.COM News - April 26, 2013

Chris Taylor - April 26, 2013

UFC officials announced yesterday that welterweight John Hathaway (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been forced to pull out of his scheduled UFC on FUEL TV 10 bout with Erick Silva (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC).

BJPENN.COM News - April 26, 2013

“I think somebody probably told him he should take it back. My side would have got to him; we would have sued him. We would have just said, “Prove it. That’s a pretty good accusation. Where’s your evidence?” Yeah (I still think he’s a good guy). He took it back. I haven’t accepted his apology, but I acknowledge he did give an apology. I don’t know why he would say that. I was very disappointed. That was a a very reckless statement.I don’t wish to engage or out him for something. It wasn’t true and I resent it.”

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2013

In what can only be considered as a rare occurrence, one of MMA’s most intriguing fighters, Nate Diaz, joined the BJPENN.COM Radio crew to discuss his most recent fight last weekend against Josh Thomson. You do not want to miss this interview so click play below and enjoy!

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2013

Last Night the BJPENN.COM RADIO CREW hit the airwaves with an all-star panel of guests. Fresh off their wins during the UFC on FOX 7 card, Josh Thomson and Daniel Cormier discussed their wins and what is next.

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2013

After an amazing episode last night featuring Josh Thomson, Daniel Cormier, Cub Swanson and Bart Palaszewski the BJPENN.COM RADIO crew is returning today for a special mid-day show all geared around Nate Diaz. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will join the Stockton fighter to discuss his loss last Saturday at the hands of Josh Thomson during the UFC on FOX 7 main card broadcast.

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2013

Chael Sonnen once told a story of his mother pulling a gun on Yushin Okami. Now we get to hear her side of the tale.