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Russell Ess - August 25, 2016

pic.twitter.com/LH0Nl5U2nr — Jessica Hudnall (@LegKickTKO) August 25, 2016

Russell Ess - August 25, 2016

Both Jon Jones and UFC President Dana White seem to think that Jones’ Anti-Doping Policy violation situation will end up being much less severe than anticipated. Fellow UFC light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa spoke with FloCombat about the recent change in their attitudes regarding Jones’ situation.

Russell Ess - August 25, 2016

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is coping with the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter. Last week Sonnen gave details on his “You’re Welcome” podcast regarding the terrible situation his daughter Blauna was in after being born prematurely. Unfortunately, Blauna passed away last week and Sonnen addressed the death of his daughter and thanked everyone who supported him in the situation on his podcast released on Wednesday.

bjpenndotcom - August 25, 2016

Several months ago, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor shocked the world as he announced his retirement from MMA. McGregor was subsequently pulled from UFC 200, for ultimately refusing to fulfill his media obligations for the event. After a brief period of silence, McGregor announced that he wasn’t retiring from MMA.

bjpenndotcom - August 25, 2016

It has now been nearly a week since Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 majority decision win over Nate Diaz.

Russell Ess - August 25, 2016

With the recent $4 billion sale of the UFC, the former majority stakeholders of the biggest MMA promotion company in the world are sitting much more comfortably. According to Forbes, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta who were already well off with their casino businesses are pocketing nearly $1 billion each with the sale of the UFC.

Russell Ess - August 25, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is known for his brash and tough attitude. “The Notorious” hasn’t always been a superstar MMA fighter. Here’s a blast from the past as Conor’s sister Erin posted a photo of the McGregor clan from way back in the day and had the following caption:

Russell Ess - August 24, 2016

Bravo! Someone added the Vince McMahon 'No Chance In Hell' theme song to Conor McGregor's swagger walk from UFC 202. pic.twitter.com/tt9Y1WPWdV — Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) August 22, 2016

bjpenndotcom - August 24, 2016

In the main event of UFC 202, Conor McGregor picked up a majority decision win over Nate Diaz.

bjpenndotcom - August 24, 2016

On the heels of Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 majority decision over Nate Diaz, many wondered what the featherweight champ’s next move would be. Given that McGregor has remained noncommittal about returning to featherweight, despite the fact that UFC President Dana White said he would be forced to vacate the belt if he doesn’t defend it, many are wondering if McGregor could challenge Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - August 24, 2016

With Conor McGregor’s UFC 202 win over Nate Diaz, the featherweight champ has a few options. While UFC President Dana White has stated that McGregor will return to featherweight for a title unification fight with Jose Aldo, McGregor has remained noncommittal on his return to 145.

bjpenndotcom - August 24, 2016

With just two days to go until UFC 200, Daniel Cormier found himself without an opponent when former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was pulled from the card for a failed out-of-competition drug test back in June. Fortunately for Cormier, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva stepped in on short notice to replace Jon Jones at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - August 24, 2016

Nick Diaz remained in Las Vegas this week after his brother’s UFC 202 majority decision loss to Conor McGregor on Saturday. According to TMZ, Wednesday morning Nick Diaz was at the Hyde nightclub at the Bellagio hotel, when he bumped into a man on the way to the bathroom. Diaz apparently apologized, and told the man he didn’t want any trouble, when the man’s 3 friends jumped in and jumped the oldest Diaz brother.

Chris Taylor - August 24, 2016

Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the octagon on October 15 when he squares off with former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas in the main event of UFC Manila. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Penn, recently sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor where he discussed his comeback fight and future plans in the sport.

Russell Ess - August 24, 2016

Big John answered a bunch of questions from fans with his #AskBJM hashtag and revealed some interesting things from his point of view. McCarthy stated that he felt that the majority decision in favor of McGregor was the right call saying, “The fight was scored correctly with Conor winning 1,2&4. 2nd was close, but Conor had a knockdown #AskBJM”

Russell Ess - August 24, 2016

Georges St-Pierre recently stated that he has enrolled in USADA’s drug testing program so that he can be eligible to fight in the UFC once again. While no official word has been released from the UFC on GSP’s return, Big Brand Boys reports that sources are telling them that the UFC and St-Pierre have come to an agreement for “the comeback of the year.” The report also states, “it seems the date of return has finally been set,” which is on December 10 at UFC 206 in Toronto.

Russell Ess - August 24, 2016

Many fans were furious after they found out about the racist insults that were made towards Hyun Gyu Lim from Mike Perry’s corner. On Tuesday, fellow UFC fighter Alex Nicholson came out with a short statement on twitter and said, “I respect every man who steps in the cage and my comments were insensitive towards lim I was hype for my brother but It’s all love no hate.”

bjpenndotcom - August 24, 2016

[ooyala code=”EybmdpNTE6GsfFepQieGlkcjB5Tt5abP” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ auto=”true” width=”1280″ height=”1280″ autoplay=”true”] Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may currently be unable to compete while he appeals a failed drug test that saw him pulled from UFC 200, however ‘Bones’ has been enjoying his time off.