Invicta 3 headliner Jessica Penne says atomweights' time has come
October 05, 2012 (16:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Jessica Penne has fought once in the past two years, and when she has fought, it was often against much bigger opponents. Now, though, she's in her natural weight class and competing for a title that actually will have some international recognition. The Invicta FC 3 headliner said she has the upstart all-female promotion to thank for both the fight and the commitment to the 105-pound atomweight division. More...

Radio (2 p.m. ET): Brett Rogers, Miesha Tate, Raphael Assuncao, Jessica Penne, UFC 153 call
October 04, 2012 (17:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
MMAjunkie.com airs at a special time of 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) so we can carry today's UFC 153 media call with Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Dave Herman. We're also joined by Bellator 75's Brett Rogers, Strikeforce's Miesha Tate, the UFC'sRaphael Assuncao and Invicta FC 3's Jessica Penne. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 2-5 p.m. ET live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio More...

Cat Zingano To Face Raquel Pennington At Invicta FC 3
September 27, 2012 (03:00) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
Moving from Strikeforce back to Invicta... More...

Unbeaten Cat Zingano Rejoins Invicta FC 3 Bill, Faces Raquel Pennington on Oct. 6
September 27, 2012 (00:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
In the wake of her canceled Strikeforce debut, Cat Zingano is headed back to Invicta Fighting Championships. More...

From Strikeforce back to Invicta FC 3, Cat Zingano now meets Raquel Pennington
September 26, 2012 (18:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Cat Zingano is going from Invicta FC 3 to "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy" back to Invicta FC 3. Zingano initially was slated to fight Leslie Smith at Invicta FC 3 before a Nov. 3 Strikeforce booking with Amanda Nunes took precedence. However, with the Strikeforce event's recent cancellation, Zingano now has replaced injured Kim Connor-Hamby and meets fellow bantamweight Raquel Pennington at the all-female fight card. More...

Rory MacDonald Still Waiting to Return to Sparring for B.J. Penn Bout
September 21, 2012 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
After suffering a cut over his eye in early August, Rory MacDonald is expected to resume sparring soon, according to trainer Firas Zahabi. More...

Jessica Penne vs. Naho Sugiyama to Main Event Invicta Fighting Championships 3
August 16, 2012 (08:00) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
An atomweight title fight More...

Jessica Penne vs. Naho Sugiyama atomweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 3
August 16, 2012 (02:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
As expected, a 105-pound women's title fight headlines Invicta Fighting Championships' third event. The promotion today announced that Jessica Penne and Naho Sugiyama will vie for the promotion's inaugural atomweight championship in Invicta FC 3's main event. "Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama" takes place Oct. 6 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan. Broadcast plans for the event, which features a total of 13 bouts, haven't been announced. Tickets for the event go on sale soon. More...

Henderson-Diaz, Shogun-Gustafsson, Penn-MacDonald Set for UFC on Fox 5
August 15, 2012 (23:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Three rumored UFC on Fox 5 contests are now confirmed. More...

Invicta FC 3 Gets Jessica Penne-Naho Sugiyama Title Bout, Shayna Baszler-Sarah DAlelio Co-Main
August 15, 2012 (18:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Invicta Fighting Championships third event will be headlined by an atomweight title confrontation. More...

Invicta FC 3 Gets Jessica Penne-Naho Sugiyama Title Bout, Shayna Baszler-Sarah DAlelio Co-Headliner
August 15, 2012 (18:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Invicta Fighting Championships third event will be headlined by an atomweight title confrontation. More...

Henderson-Diaz, Gustafsson-Rua and Penn-MacDonald Set For UFC on FOX 5
August 15, 2012 (14:00) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
Three big fights confirmed More...

UFC on FOX 5 gets Henderson-Diaz title fight, Gustafsson-Rua, Penn-MacDonald
August 15, 2012 (07:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight title will be defended on network television. USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com confirmed with UFC officials that current lightweight champion Benson Henderson will face Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 5, which takes place Dec. 8 at a host site that has yet to be determined. A light-heavyweight matchup between former champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Alexander Gustafsson will serve as the night's co-feature, and a rebooked B.J. Penn vs. Rory MacDonald lightweight fight also is set. More...

Rory MacDonald vs BJ Penn Could Happen At UFC on FOX 5
August 11, 2012 (00:45) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
May happen after all... More...

Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn Could Take Place at UFC on FOX 5
August 10, 2012 (20:30) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
Thats the word More...

Rory MacDonald vs. B.J. Penn targeted for UFC on FOX 5 co-headliner
August 10, 2012 (20:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The recently scratched fight between Rory MacDonald and B.J. Penn may still take place this year. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with sources close to the event that UFC officials are targeting the bout for December's UFC on FOX 5 event. Additionally, a source said it would serve as a co-main event, not the night's main event. TV host Nate Quarry first reported the potential date on Thursday's new edition of Spike TV's "MMA Uncensored Live." More...

411 MMA Fact or Fiction, 08.08.12: Shogun/Machida III, Arlovski/Sylvia IV, BJ Penn's Legacy, More
August 08, 2012 (08:00) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
Should Shogun vs. Machida III happen before either gets a shot at the light heavyweight title? Are we excited for the fourth fight between Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski? Did BJ Penn squander his talent and ruin his legacy? 411's Jonathan Solomon and Robert Winfree debate these issues and more in this week's 411 Fact or Fiction: MMA! More...

Five Quick Rounds 08.07.12: UFC on FOX 4, MacDonald/Penn Postponed, Dana White Grab Bag, and More!
August 07, 2012 (16:45) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
From the results of UFC on FOX 4 and Rory MacDonald's cut leading to some controversy to a whole slew of comments from Dana White, and more, Five Quick Rounds looks back at the past week's news! More...

Ask the Fight Doc: Thoughts on UFC 152's MacDonald-Penn cancellation?
August 07, 2012 (14:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Rory MacDonald and UFC 152 opponent B.J. Penn were set to make MMA history when they recently became the first fighters to volunteer for Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) drug testing. However, MacDonald recently pulled out of the event due to a deep eyebrow gash suffered in training. In our latest installment of "Ask the Fight Doc," MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin discusses the unfortunate turn of events and predicts when we could see MacDonald back in the cage. More...

BJ Penn and Rory MacDonald Clash Over When They Will Fight
August 06, 2012 (17:45) [ Indexed from 411 Mania ]
Penn wants to fight as soon as possible More...