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bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

Prior to UFC 200, UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones was pulled from the card just 2 days before fight night after being notified of a potential USADA anti-doping violation. Jones returned to Albuquerque New Mexico to be with him family, while preparing for his hearing with the NSAC.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

Wednesday night, ESPN held their annual ‘ESPY Awards’ show. Up for nomination from the UFC were UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm, and UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler.

Russell Ess - July 14, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is no stranger to world titles. Prior to winning the UFC interim featherweight and UFC featherweight titles, McGregor was a two weight Cage Warrior world champion. “The Notorious” has claimed that he will do the same thing in the UFC and will be the first fighter in the history of the organization to simultaneously hold two titles.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

Wednesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, #3 ranked lightweight Tony Ferguson picked up his 8th win in a row as he defeated Lando Vannata via 2nd round submission. The fight was an impressive one for Vannata, who took the fight on short notice after Michael Chiesa withdrew from the bout.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

When it was announced that Brock Lesnar would be fighting at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt, the former heavyweight champion immediately became an active fighter in the eyes of USADA. While Lesnar was able to avoid the 4 month period of random drug testing prior to his UFC debut, he will now be subject to random testing until he officially announces his retirement. Following his UFC 200 win over Hunt, Lesnar sounded as though he would be open to fighting in the Octagon again in the future.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

https://youtu.be/ldGMZV3mJPo Wednesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, UFC newcomer Lando Vannata, who stepped in on short notice, gave #3 ranked lightweight Tony Ferguson one of the toughest tests of his MMA career.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

https://youtu.be/x9mP3Dysv78 Wednesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, #8 ranked bantamweight John Lineker knocked out #5 ranked Michael McDonald in impressive fashion.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016

This past weekend, at the UFC’s historic UFC 200 event, Gegard Mousasi picked up an incredible KO win over Thiago Santos on the UFC Fight Pass prelims. The win made it two straight for Mousasi following his TKO loss at the hands of Uriah Hall last year. On the heels of Mousasi’s win over Santos, he’s looking to keep the momentum rolling at the UFC’s inaugural event in New York.

Russell Ess - July 13, 2016

UFC #3 ranked middleweight Jacare Souza was passed up for a shot at the UFC middleweight title, just when he thought he had it in his grips. Dana White announced after the UFC 200 event that Michael Bisping would defend his title for the first time against Dan Henderson at a date to be determined. Bisping and Henderson have a history as Henderson knocked Bisping out in spectacular fashion at UFC 100 and “The Count” is looking for redemption, now as the middleweight champion.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2016

A bantamweight bout between Michael McDonald and John Lineker served as the main attraction of tonight’s UFC Fight Night event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Round one begins and after a long feel out both fighters trade punches. Both men are trading punches. A huge right hand lands for Lineker. McDonald is rocked. John is all over him. He’s landing huge shots. McDonald gets up. He lands a big right on Lineker. McDonald presses forward. Lineker catches him coming in. McDonald backs up to the fence. Lineker swarms him with punches. He drops McDonald. Michael pops up. Lineker drops him again. Michael tries to get up by Lineker is all over him. This one is all over. McDonald is out cold.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2016

A lightweight bout between Tony Ferguson and Lando Vannata served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Sioux Falls fight card in South Dakota. Round one begins and Vannata is able to circle and land some good shots early. He lands a combo. Tony moves in and lands a kick. He lands a good left jab that drops Vannata. He quickly pops back to his feet and lands a spinning back fist that rocks Tony. Big right hands from Vannata. Tony is in trouble. Vannata presses forward and lands a punch. Ferguson with a spinning back fist. Vannata responds with a jab. These guys are going at it. Ferguson with a big shot and then another. Vannata shoots in but Tony stuffs the attempt. Vannata lands a big a shot and then another that drops Tony. Ferguson gets back to his feet but he is in real trouble. More shots from Vannata and Tony is back down. Vannata follows him there and lands some shots. Tony grabs a leg and searches for a heel hook. Vannata is able to find a way out of that submission but Tony goes for an arm. The submission attempt does not sink in. Round one comes to an end.

Russell Ess - July 13, 2016

The Nevada Athletic Commission has set things in motion on dealing with Jon Jones and his potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. MMA journalist Shaheen Al-Shatti tweeted on Wednesday, “The Nevada Athletic Commission will hold a ‘hearing on extension of temporary suspension’ for Jon Jones at its Mon. July 18 meeting.”

Russell Ess - July 13, 2016

UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is looking for big fights for himself and doesn’t consider a rematch with TJ Dillashaw a fight that will catch people’s interest. “I don’t care about that m———– at all,” Cruz told ESPN‘s Five Rounds podcast. “I beat that dude three years off the couch. He got me at 75 percent. So, the fact he thinks he beat me is nonsense.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2016

A heavyweight bout between Alexey Oleinik and Daniel Omielanczuk took place during tonight’s UFC Fight Night main card in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Round one begins and both men waste no time getting down to business as they exchange bombs. Alexey ducks under and grabs a hold of Daniel and drags him to the ground. Oleinik moves in to half guard and then quickly transitions in to mount. Alexey is searching for submissions but Daniel is defending well. Eventually Alexey would take the back of his opponent but could not lock in a choke before round one comes to an end.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2016

A welterweight bout between Keita Nakamura and Kyle Noke took place at tonight’s UFC Fight Night event in Sioux Falls. Kyle Noke found a home for his jab in the opening minute but Nakamura was able to take the early punishment. Noke with some good kicks to the body and the legs of Nakamura. Kyle with is still using his jab effectively. Keita responds with a nice hook. He misses with a front kick. Noke is circling and landing kicks when the opportunity presents itself. Nakamura lands a head kick and then a left hand. Noke wit a kick to the body of Keita. Nakamura responds with a nice combination. Kyle shoots in and lands a takedown. Keita quickly gets back to his feet. Noke misses with a combo but lands a back fist. He circles away and then lands a nice front kick when Nakamura comes in. The fighters trade punches to end round one.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2016

UFC flyweight Louis Smolka put on an incredible performance at tonight’s UFC Fight Night event in Sioux Falls earning a second-round TKO victory over hometown favorite Ben Nguyen. The proud Hawaiian, Smolka, used some nasty ground and pound and excellent strikes which forced referee Herb Dean to step in and stop the fight.

Russell Ess - July 13, 2016

Fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone made a lot of noise with his controversial criticism of Daniel Cormier’s performance against Anderson Silva at UFC 200. After Cerrone’s comment was circulated all over the Internet, “Cowboy” was criticized by ONE Champion’s welterweight champ, Ben Askren. Askren addressed Cerrone directly in his Facebook video post saying, ““It’s disgusting and if you were actually half as tough as you talk or you think you are, somewhere in over the decade of mixed martial arts you’ve done you would have learned how to stop a takedown but you are weak and you aren’t smart.”

Russell Ess - July 13, 2016

The UFC women’s bantamweight title has been playing hot potato ever since the dominant women’s champion, Ronda Rousey was knocked from the top by Holly Holm’s head kick at UFC 193. In Holm’s first defense, she was submitted by Miesha Tate in the fifth round at UFC 196.