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BJPENN.COM News - March 1, 2013

In anticipation of tomorrow night’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event the UFC is putting on it’s official weigh-ins ceremony tonight in hopes to get all fighters to meet their agreed upon weight limit and make their bouts official. The event kicks off at 8:00 P.M. PT from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan and will streak live in the player below.

BJPENN.COM News - March 1, 2013

UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says he’s been learning new skills and techniques, and that will spell trouble for the brash Nick Diaz at UFC 158.

Chris Taylor - March 1, 2013

It was just over a year ago when UFC President Dana White told media that all FX and FUEL TV main events would be five-round contests, regardless if there was a title on the line or not.

BJPENN.COM News - March 1, 2013

Is this the saddest mismatch in MMA history? Sound off in the comments!

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2013

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1) was fined $900,000 (30% of his fight purse) on Thursday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a positive marijuana test following his fight last September against Sergio Martinez. The NSAC also ruled that Chavez, who was defeated by unanimous decision for his first professional loss in the middleweight title fight, serve a nine-month suspension. This marks the second time that Chavez has been disciplined by the commission over a failed drug test, back in 2009, Chavez tested positive for a diuretic, he was then fined $10,000 (10 percent of his purse) and suspended seven months. Chavez stated to the commission that he used marijuana eight or nine days before the fight, on the recommendation of a friend in Los Angeles to help relieve the stress from having to fight four times in 2012.“I know I let a lot of people down. It was a big mistake. It hasn’t been easy for me,” Chavez stated while on a conference call from his native Mexico.

BJPENN.COM News - February 28, 2013

Team Llyod Irvin found itself under fire earlier this year following allegations of rape charges and a deep dark past of unquestionable acts. Now one of the team’s top talents has opted to distance himself from the camp and seek a new grappling home in boston.

bjpenndotcom - February 28, 2013

Our second guest on this week of BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is a man who is becoming a frequent guest and one we have been waiting to see get his turn to fight inside The Ultimate Fighter house. Clint Hester is back this week and he’s got his first round fight coming up inside the house, which means there is plenty to talk about. We will of course discuss last weeks action and Team Jones keeping control of the picks as Clint’s teammate won his fight by devastating knockout. Things are starting to heat up in the house with Urijah Hall and basically everyone. We will get the inside scoop from Clint and open the phone lines for all your questions as we get closer to finding out who will be this seasons Ultimate Fighter.

Chris Taylor - February 27, 2013

Jacob Volkmann (15-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) has found a new home inside the MMA world, as it was announced today that the veteran lightweight has signed with the upstart World Series of Fighting promotion. Terms of the multi-fight deal were not disclosed.

BJPENN.COM News - February 27, 2013

In anticipation of this weekend’s UFC on FUEL TV 8 event, the UFC is holding its pre-fight press conference today in Tokyo. Many of you will be unable to attend, and in typical BJPENN.COM fashion we will be broadcasting the event live in the player below.

BJPENN.COM News - February 27, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - February 26, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - February 26, 2013

All hell breaks loose to kick off Raw when Triple H and Brock Lesnar brawl around the ring.

BJPENN.COM News - February 26, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - February 25, 2013

UFC Tonight analyst Ariel Helwani scored the opportunity to interview women’s bantamweight challengers Miesha Tate and Cat Zingano after Ronda Rousey’s history making fight at UFC 157. Their consensus? Not very impressive.

bjpenndotcom - February 24, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2013

BJPENN.COM News - February 23, 2013