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bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

2015 was a huge year for fight fans around the world watching Bellator as a few former champions Josh “The Punk” Thompson (Strikeforce lightweight), Benson Henderson (UFC lightweight) and recently Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (UFC LHW) is back on the Bellator roster.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

UFC veteran Michael Bisping does not respect Anderson Silva and has made it very apparent. The two are set to face off in the Octagon on Feb. 27 at UFC Fight Night 84 in London, England. Bisping recently spoke with Sky Sports on Silva’s diva-like attitude and how the former UFC middleweight champion nearly didn’t show up to the event open workouts.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

There seems to be some miscommunication between MMA legends Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock. The two pioneers of the sport are set to face each other in a rubber match at Bellator 149, which takes place on Feb. 19 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The rubber match will see who still has the edge now that the two men have aged many years since their initial fight back in 1993, which took place over 22 years ago. Gracie took just 57-seconds to submit Shamrock in their first match but fought to a draw in their second meeting in 1995, where Gracie says that Shamrock just held him down for 36 minutes.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

The infamous running of Wanderlei Silva from drug testing officials handed Silva a three year suspension down from a lifetime ban in the re-hearing with NSAC officials today. The original decision would of saw the end of “The Axe Murderer” career, however, his push for a fight with Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko won’t materialize this year due to the ban.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/700010098224140288 Michael “The Count” Bisping is seen is this clip making a statement on Anderson “The Spider” Silva. Looks like he’s wanting more than just a victory in this quick clip.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

Ronda Rousey is back in the media spotlight after recently appearing on The Ellen Show and The Tonight Show featuring Jimmy Fallon.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

The landscape of MMA is starting to take a slightly different shape as sponsorship dollars and fighter pay are becoming more determining factors for potential “free agents” to test the waters.

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

Mixed martial arts is a sport of competition amongst some of the greatest competitive athletes in the world. Recently, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey shocked the world once again after revealing her thoughts of suicide after being knocked out and knocked off the top of the women’s bantamweight division by Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Knowing the history of these two backyard brawlers turned MMA stars, this is a one of two fights on Bellator 149 that fight fans shouldn’t miss.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Ariel Helwani gives us his view on the comments that Ronda Rousey made during an emotional interview on Ellen. Rousey’s comments have been viewed under a microscope, due to her father taking his own life.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Kimbo Slice isn’t holding anything back in this deep seeded grudge-match that started years ago. What’s projected to be one of the biggest grudge-matches for the Bellator organization will go down February 26th with Kimbo Slice vs Dada 5000 in the co-main event.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

During a recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres show former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey revealed that after her UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm, she briefly contemplated suicide. The loss was understandably tough for Rousey, who refrained from appearing in public for quite some time until the Marine Corps Ball, and then her SNL hosting gig. In addition, Rousey shot for the 2016 Sports Illustrated Body Issue, which she will grace the cover of.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

https://youtu.be/0qkfV4j47xI Former champ Jose Aldo looks to be having some fun on his new hoverboard in this video. “Scarface” looks to be put on hold for the time being with Conor McGregor making moves in multiple divisions.

bjpenndotcom - February 17, 2016

Legal issues aside, former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is clear to fight in the Bellator organization after a lengthy legal dispute ends with both parties in agreement. Bellator released a statement about Jackson’s return:

Russell Ess - February 17, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey shocked her fans on Tuesday after her interview on the Ellen show aired. Rousey revealed that she was so devastated after getting knocked out by Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November, she had contemplated suicide.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Ronda Rousey has filed for five trademarks to FTA. Stands for "F@#! Them All." — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 16, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

There was much talk of whether or not Antonio ‘Lil Nog’ Nogueira would retire after his UFC 191 loss to Shogun Rua. The loss made it 2 straight for Nogueira, who hadn’t won inside the Octagon since his UFC 156 win over Rashad Evans back in February of 2013.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Conor McGregor is without a doubt one of the most polarizing figures in MMA. The brash Irishman’s comments often come across as nothing short of shocking when it comes to pre-fight banter with his opponents. For example, at the UFC 196 press conference, McGregor continually threw insults at his opponent, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.