“I think I did good. I just got cut. I think it was getting better and better for me and sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you…. I just opened up a new school here in my hometown of Victorville and I want to take about 5 months off before my […]

Some interesting comments in this video, eXspecially in regard to him thinking he’d “walk away” from the sport if he defeated Jens Pulver for the 155-pound belt back in 2002 (he didn’t):

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On a night (or afternoon) where many fans complained of a lack of “exciting” match ups for UFC 80, we were graced with several exciting finishes.
In fact, out of the nine fights on the card only two ended in decision. There were SIX knockouts/technical knockout and one thrilling, blood-soaked submission.
Former welterweight champion BJ Penn solidified […]

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Quick results of the prelim fights will begin to flow around 1:30 p.m. ET and LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the main card action will start at 3 p.m. ET sharp!
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The field of 18 fighters for UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” all tipped the scales earlier today at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, for the pay-per-view (PPV) event that is set to go off tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. ET.
All fighters made weight without incident.
Here are the official results from UFC.com:
155 lbs.: BJ Penn […]

UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” is set for tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon on January 19 from the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. The pay-per-view (PPV) event airs LIVE at 3 p.m. ET and via tape delay at 10 p.m. ET.
Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE updates and blow-by-blow, round-by-round commentary of the main card action throughout the […]

BJ is now sipping some funny Kool-Aid. Talk about a 180 degree turn:

Props: UFC.com
For recent comments from Penn about not fighting Sherk if he was found guilty of using performance-enhancing steroids (and he was) click here.

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Weigh-ins for UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” will take place tomorrow (Friday, January 18) at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle England for the pay-per-view (PPV) event that is set to air the next day (Saturday, January 19) at 3 p.m. ET.
Doors to the weigh-in, which is FREE to attend and open to the public, open […]

Desert Dog here with tips and “Smart Bets” for UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” this Saturday, January 19, at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England.
BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson are set to battle it out once and for all for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of the evening. In addition, Gabriel […]

Long-time MMAmania.com reader “Mr. NC 17″ has taken over running our new pYzam-created MySpace page.
Today he informed me that he is running a predictions contest for UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” that takes place this Saturday at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England.
The unsanctioned promotional event was originally billed as for “bragging rights” only. Well, […]