UFC News
Diego Brandao fails post-fight drug test after UFC 195
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
UFC 195 was a rough enough night for Diego Brandao to begin with. The featherweight appeared to be closing in on what would have surely been a decision victory over Brian Ortega, however a late third round submission from Ortega had Brandao tapping out.
Exclusive Video | Check out the intensity of Rousey as she walks to the arena pre-fight
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
[ooyala code=”Nmcms0MDE6iVtk-7tihY8W8e-QgyoVzn” player_id=”631143aa3982447caf394a185941cb69″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] In case you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to walk to the arena with a UFC champion prior to a title defense, check out this exclusive clip of Ronda Rousey making the walk with her team.
Members of JacksonWink MMA Academy have a warm welcome for BJ Penn
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn has joined the JacksonWink MMA Academy for training with plans to return and fight in the Octagon. Fighters including Jon Jones, Holly Holm, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, and many more have welcomed “The Prodigy” to their gym. Check out some of the posts from members of the JacksonWink team with BJ!
WATCH! Arlovski recounts the time he got into a scuffle with Russell Crowe
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
https://youtu.be/k1-PbDapHRI Not too many people would be brave enough to get into a scuffle with 6’4 240 pound former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, however Russell Crowe did.
WATCH! Bethe Correia working on boxing skills in wake of Rousey loss
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
https://youtu.be/NMNxp4015e4 At UFC 190 Ronda Rousey picked up a 1st round KO win over Bethe Correia, who many believed would be the toughest test for ‘Rowdy’. The loss was the first for Correia, who had gone 9-0 until that point.
Wanderlei Silva released from UFC after making public apology for 'fixed fight' allegations
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva has been released from his contract with the UFC. FOX Sports says that their sources have confirmed the release, althought the UFC has yet to release a statement on situation. Per FOX Sports:
WATCH! Cat Zingano training in Thailand
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
https://youtu.be/IjXXyv2S698 Fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of Cat Zingano, who hasn’t been in the Octagon since her UFC 184 submission loss to Ronda Rousey.
WATCH! Conor McGregor working on fancy kicks for Rafael dos Anjos
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has been in the gym as he should be with a tough task ahead of him. McGregor looks to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold two championship belts simultaneously. “The Notorious” is set to fight lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title at UFC 197 on March 5. McGregor posted a video of him in the gym working on some kicking drills in preparation for his fight with dos Anjos.
WATCH! Dominick Cruz worried about T.J. Dillashaw's growth on his lip and wants skin test done
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
As the bantamweight title fight between champion T.J. Dillashaw and former champion Dominick Cruz gets closer to happening this weekend, the media is swarming around the two great UFC veterans. Dominick Cruz spoke with Ariel Helwani recently about his fight with Dillashaw in and out of the ring.
WATCH! Dana gets put on the hot seat and is asked if he is on steroids
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
https://youtu.be/PI0oq9zXugs UFC President Dana White made another appearance on “Off the Record” and was asked some tough and entertaining questions. Check out the video where Dana talks about Ronda Rousey’s future, UFC 200, Jon Jones fighting for the heavyweight title, and with his recent muscled physique being shown at the beach, if he is on steroids (5:02).
MUST SEE! Dominick Cruz on crutches at open workouts
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
BREAKING!!!! @domcruz619 A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Jan 15, 2016 at 9:03am PST
Jorge Masvidal and Luke Rockhold engage in Twitter beef
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
Jorge Masvidal and Tim Kennedy’s Twitter beef must not have been enough, because now ‘Gamebred’ is engaging in a cyber-feud with UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. Masivdal is trash talking middleweights due to the fact that he trains who Yoel Romero, who was the #1 contender at middleweight prior to it being revealed that he failed a random USADA drug test.
WATCH! Top 5 'UFC Boston' Media Day moments
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
Ahead of ‘UFC Fight Night” Boston’ on Sunday, take a look at some of the best Media Day moments!
WATCH! Anthony Pettis has Conor McGregor on his radar
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
https://youtu.be/rEqsBSzBP4k While Anthony Pettis currently is gearing up to fight Eddie Alvarez on Sunday at ‘UFC Fight Night: Boston’ if he defeats Alvarez and Conor McGregor defeats Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197 on March 5th, Pettis wants a fight with McGregor.
TJ Dillashaw sees upside of McGregor getting immediate shot at lightweight
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
Following his 13 second UFC 194 KO win over Jose Aldo, it was revealed that Conor McGregor would be moving up to lightweight to challenge Rafael dos Anjos for his championship belt. It was announced that the fight would headline UFC 197 on March 5th, while Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate would be the co-main event for the bout.
Dana White: "100 percent" Rousey will fight in 2016
bjpenndotcom - January 15, 2016
There has been much speculation as to how long Ronda Rousey would stay away from the Octagon following her UFC 193 KO loss to Holly Holm. While the UFC brass wanted Rousey to fight at UFC 200, a delay in filming for an upcoming movie means Rousey won’t have enough time to prepare for a fight at the event.
Matt Mitrione does media appearance barefooted because shoes were not Reeboks
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
It looks like Matt Mitrione did the best he could on the fly to appease the heads monitoring the Reebok and UFC sponsorship deal. The UFC heavyweight veteran appeared barefooted for the media and spoke with Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting wearing “Js” and a polo shirt.
Jorge Masvidal jumps in for Yoel Romero and throws some jabs at Tim Kennedy
Russell Ess - January 15, 2016
Since the news broke of Yoel Romero’s “potential Anti-Doping Policy violation” notice from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), many fighters have been roasting Romero, particularly Tim Kennedy. Kennedy, who lost a controversial fight against Romero put a hot flame to his former opponentĀ and his potential violation on Twitter. Romero’s training partner and friend Jorge Masvidal came out recently to stick up for Romero and get in some shots of his own on behalf of Romero on Twitter.