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Showtime Executive Details Decision To Let Ronda Rousey Move To The UFC | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - December 14, 2012

“It was difficult to see her go because we were sort of with her from the start. We were the only network that she’s been on, you know, in terms of fighting. But, I’m very happy for her personally. I know it was always her dream that she would go into the UFC and I am happy that she achieved that. I’m confident we’re going to continue to discover and develop good fighters. I’m genuinely happy. She seems like she’s very happy at the opportunity. The women’s division, there’s a long history in Showtime. As long as we’ve had MMA we’ve had a women’s division. Even when it wasn’t the cool thing to do. I think anything we do going forward in the MMA space is going to involve the women’s division. We sort of found and help develop Gina (Carano) and then when Gina went off and go into her other interests, I don’t think anyone really thought there would be another female star that was developed on Showtime. And I’m not saying that Gina and Ronda are a dime a dozen because they are really once in a lifetime stars. But, there’s plenty of talent out there and we are going to continue to look for and develop them.”

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VIDEO | Dana White: "This is the Ronda Rousey Show" | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - December 12, 2012

“I’m putting my toe in the water, and I’m checking it out,” said White. “There’s no doubt, for people who say, ‘Oh, this is the Ronda Rousey show,’ f—— right it is. You’re absolutely right. I’m not trying to shy away from that and say, ‘Oh no, we’re getting into women’s MMA.’ This is the Ronda Rousey Show.” “I don’t know how long this is going to last. This could last a year. This could be forever. The 135-pound division could fill up with tons of talent, and we could have tons of great fights. I can’t honestly sit here and predict what’s going to happen, but don’t kid yourself, this is absolutely the only reason this is happening is because of Ronda Rousey.”

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Prospect Watch | Raja Shippen Does Work In Thailand (Free Fight Video)

BJPENN.COM News - December 11, 2012

Orange County California plays host to some top up-and-coming talent. Raja Shippen, who trains out of Reign Training Center with Mark Munoz is a prime example of such.

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VIDEO | TUF 16 Finale Preview | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - December 11, 2012

Knockout artist Roy “Big Country” Nelson faces off against Matt Mitrione, his former The Ultimate Fighter teammate. Plus, TUF finalists Colton Smith and Mike Ricci compete for a six-figure UFC contract.