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Russell Ess - March 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/tQIvjqMflgI Carlos Condit was able to stick to his game plan against the elder Diaz brother in their fight at UFC 143. Condit took the fight with Nick Diaz to win a unanimous five round decision where he flustered the everlasting Diaz.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

The injury bug strikes again and this time it’s Mauricio “Shogun” Rua that gets bit. Glover Teixeira is now facing Rashad Evans at the FOX UFC Fight Night card in Tampa April 16.

Russell Ess - March 9, 2016

If there is one thing that Conor McGregor has over Georges St-Pierre, it is his game attitude for the fight business. “The Notorious” gave Nate Diaz the biggest payday of his career in a fight two weight classes above what he has fought at while in the UFC going from 145 pounds to 170 pounds. Dana White says Conor McGregor deserves a lot of praise for his ballsy attitude and not shying away from a big fight fans want to see.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

While former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre hasn’t competed inside the Octagon since he defeated Johny Hendricks via split decision at UFC 167 two and a half years ago, talks of GSP returning have remained consistent. Leading up to UFC 196 this past Saturday, MMA fans wondered if GSP could return for a superfight at UFC 200 with Conor McGregor, if he were to defeat Nate Diaz in the main event. Ultimately, as everyone knows by now, Diaz submitted McGregor in the 2nd round of their welterweight scrap.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

It’s been a few  minutes since Aljamain Sterling has taunted Bryan Caraway via social media. Of course since Miesha Tate won this weekend and Caraway and Tate are in a long term relationship it’s time again. So @BryanCaraway do you want to finally make a name for yourself or will you retire in peace, and become a housewife? #MrTate #UFC196 @ufc

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

The bookies as of late have had it right in who is the favorite and Rousey comes in big. The fight is not official as of yet but that doesn’t stop the bookies from getting a jump on the action. Miesha Tate is the newly crowned champ and Ronda Rousey just lost the belt to  Holly Holm. Of course Holly Holm lost the belt to Tate last weekend at UFC 196. Currently the odds look like this.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

Dana White is not upset after losing arguably the biggest PPV event ever for the UFC later this year with the rematch of Holm v Rousey. He has expressed that he feels sorry for Holly Holm but not for the reason you think. He doesn’t feel bad she lost only that she doesn’t know how much money she lost due to her manager Lenny Fresquez.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

[ooyala code=”BqaXV1MTE6M1BAd_hLvjVcQ8Ub1n7SV1″ player_id=”b8fa6431adff441580c2e2bf5e6bd724″ width=”1920″ height=”1080″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] This past Saturday at UFC 196, Miesha Tate submitted Holly Holm in the 5th round of their co-main event scrap to win the UFC women’s bantamweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

Leading up to UFC 196, there was much speculation as to a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Robbie Lawler at UFC 200 if McGregor were to defeat Nate Diaz at UFC 196. Ultimately, as everyone knows by now, Diaz submitted McGregor in the 2nd round of their welterweight scrap. Following the bout, McGregor revealed that he plans to go back down to featherweight to defend his championship. That of course has led to a slew of talk regarding who McGregor should defend his championship against.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

The Frankie Edgar title shot campaign continued following UFC 196, where Conor McGregor was submitted by Nate Diaz in the main event. Following the loss, McGregor stated that he plans to drop back down to featherweight to defend his championship belt. This opened the flood-gates for discussion regarding who would get the first crack at McGregor’s featherweight championship. While some want to see McGregor vs. Aldo II, Frankie Edgar wants the title shot that was promised to him after he knocked out Chad Mendes at the TUF 22 finale back in December.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

After Frankie Edgar knocked out Chad Mendes in the main event of ‘The Ultimate Fighter 22’ finale back in December, UFC President Dana White stated that there was no denying Edgar any longer, and that he would get whatever he wanted in terms of a title shot. The next night at UFC 194, Conor McGregor knocked UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo out cold in just 13 seconds to claim the featherweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

UFC President Dana White has stated on numerous occasions that Cris Cyborg will not fight in the UFC because journalists would have a “field day” at the UFC’s expense if she were to fail a drug test. However, with that being said, White also stated that we would never see women competing in the sport, and last Saturday at UFC 196, a women’s bantamweight title fight headlined the event as Miesha Tate won the title by submitting Holly Holm.

Russell Ess - March 9, 2016

Nate Diaz is riding on top of the world after his technical display of mixed martial arts that derailed the Conor McGregor train at UFC 196.

Russell Ess - March 9, 2016

Nate Diaz revealed after his bout with Conor McGregor that he was not training very hard before he got the call to fight “The Notorious.” In fact, Diaz was on a yacht in Cabo San Lucas hanging out with friends taking shots of tequila. Damian Gonzalez, a pro triathlete and conditioning coach for the Diaz brothers was worried about Nate’s conditioning going into the five-round fight with the UFC featherweight champion and says Nate was worried himself, according to MMA Junkie.

Chris Taylor - March 8, 2016

It turns out that UFC lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon is really good at predicting upsets in the UFC.

Chris Taylor - March 8, 2016

@NateDiaz209 let me see what I can do…I know @GeorgesStPierre was very impressed by your performance. & So was I. https://t.co/jFu3hSt0Q2 — Firas Zahabi (@Firas_Zahabi) March 9, 2016

bjpenndotcom - March 8, 2016

UFC President Dana White has been filming his “Lookin For A Fight” show alongside former UFC champion Matt Serra and Nick The Tooth. The show has seen several fighters earn a shot inside the Octagon, including Mickey Gall and Sage Northcutt.

Russell Ess - March 8, 2016

UFC strawweight star Paige VanZant will be looking to knockout competition in a new realm. “12 Gauge” will be joining a star-studded cast on season 22 of “Dancing with the Stars.” The ABC show series is scheduled to start March 21st and will air on ABC. Other celebrities appearing on season 22 include Super Bowl champion Von Miller, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and “Fuller House” star Jodie Sweetin.