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Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar isn’t out to prove anything to anyone else but himself when he steps foot back into the Octagon at UFC 200.

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm has apparently been getting a lot of calls for business opportunities outside of the Octagon. TMZ reports that Holm was offered a part in “a major studio movie,” but declined as the time interfered with her upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 20 in July.

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is excited for Brock Lesnar’s return to the Octagon for a couple of reasons. First, Cormier’s payday went way up with the pay-per-view payout with Lesnar’s return and second, Cormier is a huge professional wrestling fanatic.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

This Saturday on Fox Sports 1, Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson will square off in a pivotal welterweight matchup that will likely see the new welterweight #1 contender crowned.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

https://youtu.be/tRtbP2-QrtM While Fedor Emelianenko has never fought in the UFC, the promotion has begun posting videos of his fight flashbacks ahead of his EFN 50 fight on June 17th.

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

Will Brock Lesnar be a different fighter from when he last fought in the Octagon in 2011? Lesnar left the UFC on a two-fight losing streak, falling to Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

At one point in time, Brock Lesnar was widely regarded as the biggest Pay-Per View draw in the UFC. During Lesnar’s 3-year stint with the UFC, he won the heavyweight championship and headlined several pay-per view events including the historic UFC 100 card. Now, with Conor McGregor currently being the biggest star in MMA, Lesnar was asked about his opinion on McGregor ahead of his return to the UFC at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

Earlier this month, Michael Bisping shocked the world as he knocked out Luke Rockhold to win the UFC middleweight championship on just 2 weeks notice. Following the bout, Bisping was immediately flooded with questions regarding who his first title defense would be against. To make things more interesting, on the UFC 199 card Dan Henderson also knocked out Hector Lombard in devastating fashion. Given Bisping’s win over Rockhold, and Henderson’s win over Lombard, could the stage be set for Bisping to avenge his UFC 100 loss to Henderson?

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

During the UFC 199 broadcast, it was revealed that Brock Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 200 to fight an opponent who had yet to be named. In the following days, it was revealed that Lesnar would be fighting none other than fan-favorite heavyweight Mark Hunt. Prior to the announcement of him fighting on the card, Lesnar actually sent UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, who headlines the event, an early Christmas present.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

Since Ronda Rousey was knocked out cold by Holly Holm at UFC 193 last year, there has been much speculation as to whether or not Rousey will return to the Octagon. While initial reports stated that Rousey would be returning to the Octagon after filming a series of movies, the former champ’s return has continually been pushed back.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

Prior to Jon Jones’ UFC 197 interim light heavyweight title fight with Ovince Saint Preux, it had been over a year since Jones was in the Octagon. The fight against OSP was a rather lackluster one, however Jones did win in convincing fashion. Ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 200, Daniel Cormier explained to TMZ why Jones should no longer be considered the greatest of all time:

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

It’s been nearly 3 years since former UFC welterweight kingpin Georges St-Pierre was in the Octagon. In St-Pierre’s last fight, he won a controversial split decision over Johny Hendricks. Following the bout, St-Pierre ultimately retired from MMA. Since then, there has been much speculation as to whether or not GSP would return to the Octagon. While initial rumors put GSP’s return at UFC 200, we now know that St-Pierre will not be returning at the historic event. In the wake of Michael Bisping winning the middleweight championship at UFC 199 earlier this month, Tristar gym head coach Firas Zahabi is all for seeing GSP return and fight Michael Bisping.

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

Fan favorite and MMA wild man @CowboyCerrone has had some memorable moments in the Octagon. Here's our top-8 ⬇️ https://t.co/Wg3FAUxQy6 — #UFCOttawa (@ufc) June 14, 2016

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani was making headlines himself last week when he tweeted that he was kicked out of UFC 199 and “banned for life” after breaking the news of Brock Lesnar’s return to the UFC.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has not fought since losing the belt to Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November. UFC color commentator Joe Rogan feels that Rousey got caught up in her fame, which ultimately led to her being knocked out by Holm.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

Frankie “The Answer” Edgar has a big fight coming up at UFC 200 as he is set to rematch Jose Aldo for the interim featherweight title. Edgar’s coach Mark Henry startled a lot of fight fans with his message he posted on Instagram on Monday. Henry said, “Apologize to fans UFC 200 EDGAR vs ALDO fight MIGHT be OFF @frankieedgar was tested today by USADA and tested positive!! Substances found in blood – TOUGHNESS – SPEED – RESILIENCE – POWER – GRIT – HEART – DETERMINATION & IRON. Sorry again.”

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko appeared on Monday’s episode of “The MMA Hour” and spoke with Ariel Helwani on his future fighting. Emelianenko has a fight scheduled with Fabio Maldonado at EFN 50 this Friday. The fight takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia and will air on UFC Fight Pass, which is the reason the UFC has unveiled some promotional videos of Emelianenko.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2016

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate took to the speedway on Sunday at NASCAR’s FireKeepers Casino 400.