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bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

It’s not every day that an actor takes their talents from the big screen to the cage, however that’s exactly what ‘Harry Potter’ actor Josh Herdman plans to do. Herdman, who played Gregory Goyle in all 8 of the Harry Potter movies had his first MMA fight recently, which he won. Herdman, who is 28 years old, now looks to build on the win and pursue an MMA career while also continuing his acting career.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

This past Saturday at UFC 197, Jon Jones made his return to the Octagon against Ovince Saint Preux. Jones defeated Saint Preux via unanimous decision to claim the interim light heavyweight championship. With Jones’ win many were expecting the UFC to book Jones vs. DC II at UFC 200 to replace McGregor vs Diaz II, however Jones may be sidelined for quite some time.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier heated up at UFC 197, even with Cormier out of the fight against Jones due to an injury. Cormier sat ringside doing color commentary alongside Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg for the main event UFC interim light heavyweight title fight between Jones and Ovince Saint Preux. With Jones’ unanimous decision win over Saint Preux, Jones and Cormier will get to settle their differences in the Octagon next for the undisputed title.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

Rory MacDonald has made it known that he feels he is worth more money than what the UFC is currently paying him. Although MacDonald said in a recent interview with MMA Junkie that his ideal situation would be to re-sign with the UFC with what he feels he is worth and go for the UFC welterweight title, Bellator President Scott Coker may be able to change his mind.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is a highly active fighter in the UFC because he enjoys fighting and enjoys the paydays that come with it. “Cowboy” spoke with the media over the weekend and gave his thoughts on the whole Conor McGregor and UFC 200 situation.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

Do you ever think Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier could collaborate on anything together? Well they have a hilarious new single out but still never stepped anywhere near each other to bring the music alive.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

https://youtu.be/tR6R2rhWwBI UFC 200 currently doesn’t have a main event scrap after Conor McGregor was pulled from the card for refusing to fulfill his media obligations for the event.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

At UFC 194, Jose Aldo’s reign as the only UFC featherweight champion in the history of the UFC was snapped at the hands of Conor McGregor as McGregor picked up a 13 second KO.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

MMA Ref Herb Dean stops the fight, but this time with his fists.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

On Monday Nate Diaz hinted that he would not be fighting at UFC 200 with his scheduled opponent Conor McGregor being pulled off the card due to his refusal to take part in media obligations to promote the fight.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

While there has still been no word yet as to who will headline UFC 200, Jon Jones’ win over Ovince Saint Preux has led many to believe that Jones vs. Cormier II could headline the July 9th event. While UFC President Dana White has stated that Nate Diaz will remain on the card despite Conor McGregor being pulled from the event, there has also been no word as to who Diaz will face on the event.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2016

Ahead of Dominick Cruz’s UFC 199 title defense against his nemesis, Urijah Faber, Cruz had some choice words for his rival. After TJ Dillashaw left Team Alpha Male last year, things were understandably tense between Faber and Dillashaw given the fact that Faber was Dillashaw’s mentor at one point in time.

Chris Taylor - April 26, 2016

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh was a guest on yesterday’s edition of The MMA Hour where he spoke to host Ariel Helwani about the recent standoff between the UFC and his pupil “Mystic Mac”. McGregor had recently stated on Twitter that he was “back on” July’s UFC 200 fight card. However, UFC president Dana White quickly addressed McGregor’s tweet saying that it was not true.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

It sounds like Nate Diaz will not be fighting Conor McGregor at UFC 200. Diaz tweeted late on Monday that he was taking off for vacation and made it clear in the press conference on Friday that he was only set on fighting Conor McGregor at UFC 200. Diaz is still riding on the wave of beating “The Notorious” at UFC 196 in a non-title welterweight bout and his fans are loving it.

Russell Ess - April 26, 2016

It seems like the story for UFC 200 will sourrond UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor until the event actually happens. Perhaps even then, everyone but the UFC may not be able to understand the decision to not have “The Notorious” on the card. UFC President Dana White spoke with TMZ late Monday on his way to watch Paige VanZant’s routine on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and spoke about the latest on the situation and McGregor’s odd tweet that he was “back on” for UFC 200.

Russell Ess - April 25, 2016

It is without a doubt that UFC featherweight Conor McGregor has all eyes and ears on him as the story of UFC 200 continues on to the next chapter. McGregor tweeted late Sunday that he and the UFC came to an agreement and was back on the UFC 200 card after being pulled off for refusing to take part in media obligations for the fight. UFC President Dana White later said on Monday to TMZ that nothing has changed since pulling “The Notorious” off the marquee UFC 200 card.

Russell Ess - April 25, 2016

https://youtu.be/yyBwYtFkrZY Bellator 153 took place on Friday and the undefeated Michael “Venom” Page was able to showcase his flashy style once again as he took on Jeremie Holloway.