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bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

Miesha Tate wants to play spoiler this Saturday night at UFC 196 but still wants to see a Holm Rousey rematch. Holm’s kick heard around the world defeat of Rousey at UFC 193 in the 2nd round made Tate the top contender and Tate thinks it might have just been an off night for Rousey.

bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

After it was announced that Conor McGregor would be moving up to lightweight to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 on March 5th, he revealed his intentions to also go up to welterweight to fight Robbie Lawler for the welterweight championship. Now that Rafael dos Anjos is out of their UFC 196 bout, and Nate Diaz has stepped in for a welterweight scrap with McGregor, many are wondering if McGregor will get a welterweight title shot at UFC 200 if he defeats Diaz.

bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

While Jon Jones is currently slated to fight Daniel Cormier in a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 197 on April 23rd, ‘Bones’ recently stated that he actually has his eyes set on a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson. Jones and Gustafsson fought to a decision back at UFC 165. While Jones retained the belt, many believed that Gustafsson should have left Toronto with the UFC light heavyweight championship.

bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

Fighting up a weight class or two seems impossible for most MMA fighters but not for Conor McGregor.  It’s not that he wasn’t training for a fight, he was, but it was supposed to be a 155 lbs. title fight instead of 145 lbs. where he is the champ. With the 155 lbs. champ pulling out with a broken foot the UFC had to scramble a little to find a replacement.  After several fighters said they would come to the rescue and fight Conor it was agreed the Nate Diaz would be the opponent but at 170 lbs.  A full two weight classes and 25 pounds above where he is the champ. No matter what happens this Saturday night March 5th McGregor can still go back down to 145 lbs. and fight for the title he all ready holds. Even so this is a huge risk for arguably the biggest star in the UFC.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is all about that money and looking good comes with the part.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

Check out this compilation of some of the worst fouls to take place in the sport of MMA. These are moments in MMA history that have had people talking about long after the fight.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

Here is a classic clip from the past of a young Nate Diaz establishing himself in the UFC on The Ultimate Fighter series season five.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

Bellator MMA has just announced the signing of former UFC and PRIDE veteran Wanderlei Silva. The legendary fighter who announced his retirement after a lifetime ban from MMA after evading a random drug test has come out of retirement since being released by the UFC and a re-hearing with the Nevada Athletic Commission. Silva’s received an amended three-year suspension after the re-hearing and will be eligible to fight in the spring of 2017. Via Bellator MMA:

bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2016

UFC President Dana White took to  Twitter yesterday to post this hilarious poster for this weekend’s UFC 196 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Diaz vs Mcgregor this Saturday!! #ninjashitpic.twitter.com/Euyjq5kaJ0

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

The fight game is a business and UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor sees it as exactly that. As much as the outspoken and brash Irishman can talk his way into his opponent’s head, “The Notorious” is simply doing his job.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm is set to defend her belt for the first time this Saturday against top contender Miesha Tate. In preparation for the title fight, Holm has been working with long-time coach Mike Winklejohn of the JacksonWink MMA Academy. Coach Wink was a guest on the MMA Hour this week and spoke about their fight with Tate.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

Conor McGregor fans will surely get a smile out of this video edit.

Chris Taylor - March 2, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is one of the most confident fighters to ever exist in the long history of combat sports. “Mystic Mac” believes he can defeat any man inside of the octagon no matter how much of a size advantage they may have on him.

Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

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Russell Ess - March 2, 2016

Catch up with the fighters being featured on the UFC 196 card and get a glimpse of their lives outside of the Octagon.

bjpenndotcom - March 1, 2016

The UFC’s string of releases continued this week. It was announced via Twitter that former TUF competitor, and 13 fight veteran, Daron Cruickshank had been released by the promotion.