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BJPENN.COM News - May 10, 2012

By Evan Stoumbelis: Recently the bill to make MMA legal in New York failed, leaving the MMA community angry and confused. However, yesterday the New York Court of Appeals ruled that viewing child pornography is no longer a criminal offense. MMA fans are left to wonder why MMA is illegal, but the viewing of child pornography is legal. The law says that viewing child pornography doesn’t qualify as possesssion of it, as long as the content isn’t downloaded.

bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2012

As fans anxiously await the in-octagon debut of former Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard, he made an appearance on FUEL TV’s “UFC Tonight”. He talked about his recent UFC signing and briefly analyzed his highly anticipated bout with Brian Stann.

bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2012

A seemingly irate Brazilian man is seen here performing voodoo on a photo of number one contender, Chael Sonnen. The man is shown continuously stabbing the photo while also shouting at the photo in what is truly a bizarre video that must be seen to be appreciated. Surely, if Sonnen sees this video it will only fuel his pre game trash talk. Lets just hope that this voodoo doesn’t work and Chael remains healthy come fight time.

bjpenndotcom - May 9, 2012

By Jonathan Kirschner

bjpenndotcom - May 8, 2012

Second Degree Black Belt and jiu-jitsu ace Eddie Bravo analyzes Alan Belcher’s unexpected attempts at the twister submission from UFC on FOX 3 this past weekend. Even though you see UFC fighters like Alan Belcher and Chan Sung Jung try and submit their opponents with The Twister like it’s normal, this submission move has not always been a mainstay in the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - May 7, 2012

Last weekend Nate Diaz made a statement with his victory over Jim Miller. Now guaranteed a title shot, he still has to wait in line for the winner of Edgar vs. Henderson II. But should he have to? Cast your vote!

bjpenndotcom - April 30, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. This Saturday on FOX, Nate Diaz and Jim Miller square off in the UFC on FOX 3 main event. The two both want a shot at gold, however Frankie Edgar is next up for a crack at the newly crowned champ Benson Henderson. Should the winner of this weekend’s contest be put behind Edgar for a shot at the title?

BJPENN.COM News - April 30, 2012

By Evan Stoumbelis: As announced by Just Scrap president JD Penn, Scott “Punk Haole” Junk will face off against Maui native Adam Akau at “Just Scrap XVI”. This event will take place May 4th at The War Memorial in Maui.

BJPENN.COM News - April 25, 2012

By Evan Stoumbelis: On this week’s edition of Just Scrap Radio, host Jens Pulver and guest co-host Abel Pulver discussed many things. From Marloes Coenen’s knowledge about Alistair Overeem’s PED use, to UFC 145 results and an interview with special guest, Yves Edwards. The self-proclaimed “Thug Jitsu Master” boasts a 41-18-1 record (9-6 UFC), with 17 of his wins coming by way of submission, and 15 of his wins coming by way of knockout including a devastating knockout against Josh Thomson at UFC 49. Most recently, Yves lost to Ultimate Fighter winner Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision during The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale on December 3rd. During the course of the interview, Jens asked, “What’ve you been up to, and what do you have coming up? When’re we going to see an Yves Edwards sighting?”

bjpenndotcom - April 23, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. After last weekend’s UFC 145 event many analysts and MMA fans have opened the debate for who is the best fighter alive today. This designation has long been considered to go to the UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, however Jon Jones is slowly building a case to take that spot. Who do you think is the greatest? Cast your vote!

bjpenndotcom - April 18, 2012

bjpenndotcom - April 16, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. This is it, UFC 145 is upon us. This weekend in Atlanta Rashad Evans will look to dethrone Jon Jones in one of the heatest MMA rivals in history. But who are you rooting for? Cast your vote now!

bjpenndotcom - April 9, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. A lot has been speculated on in regards to Alistair Overeem’s failed drug testing. One of which is, who will replace him if he is officially removed from the card? We compiled a short list of fighters based on the most popular consensus amongst MMA fans to see who rates overall as the best suitable replacement.

bjpenndotcom - April 2, 2012

bjpenndotcom - March 26, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. When you think of Women’s MMA two names really stand out above the rest and that’s Ronda Rousey and Cris “Cyborg” Santos. Ronda made her name fighting at featherweight, the same division “Cyborg” reigned over before testing positive for steroids and losing her title, but what would happen if the two had faced off?

bjpenndotcom - March 19, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. The most highly-anticipated light heavyweight title fight of all-time comes to Atlanta on Saturday, April 21st, as UFC 205-pound champion Jon “Bones” Jones defends his crown for the third time against former title holder “Suga” Rashad Evans. They once were friends, but now the time has come for them to settle their grudge in the Octagon once and for all. Cast your vote now, are you Team Jones or Team Evans?

bjpenndotcom - March 5, 2012

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. Last weekend Ronda Rousey finished

bjpenndotcom - February 27, 2012

Last weekend Frankie Edgar lost his UFC lightweight title to Benson Henderson at UFC 144. In the aftermath UFC president Dana White stated that he thought Edgar took the decision. Frankie Edgar himself is also asking for a rematch. But should he get it? Cast your vote now.