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bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

[ooyala code=”h3cGR5MDE6-o5qykrQtEraa5q3i6yz-r” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”1280″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Recently it was revealed that TUF 20 finalist Rose Namajunas had made the move to Jackson-Wink MMA to train under Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2016

UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is the most popular and polarizing fighter in the fight game today. The outspoken Irishman has broken records in the UFC and has talked his way up to having a chance to make history by becoming the first fighter in the UFC to simultaneously hold two division’s titles. The task at hand will be no easy matter as he is set to face UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos who has also been on an absolute tear in the lightweight division.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Fiiiiiiiiight weeeeeeeeek!!!!! Cowboy vs Cowboy this SUNDAY LIVE and FREE on @FS1!!! pic.twitter.com/eUBlCKxWKR — danawhite (@danawhite) February 16, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

The featherweight champ Conor McGregor is weeks away from the biggest fight of his career. UFC 196 has historic implications with McGregor challenging the champ, Rafael dos Anjos for his lightweight strap. McGregor’s looks to be the first 2 division champ holding titles simultaneously in multiple divisions.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Famed prizefighter Manny Pacquiao found himself under fire recently after comments he made some controversial statements regarding homosexuality. ‘Pac Man’ stated that animals “are even better (than humans), because they know how to distinguish from male to male or female to female.”

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Floyd “Money” Mayweather was spotted by TMZ reporters and asked the retired boxer his thoughts on Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao’s comments about gays people. Mayweather gave his 2 cents and responded the way a former champ can.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

UFC Battle Lines: @SpiderAnderson vs @bisping series premiere available now! Check it out https://t.co/l8jX1pnpgv pic.twitter.com/otIm6NHTxV — UFC (@ufc) February 16, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

On March 5th Conor McGregor will go up to lightweight for his first lightweight fight in the UFC as he faces Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight championship at UFC 196.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Earlier this month Mickey Gall made his UFC debut against Mike Jackson. Gall went out and submitted Jackson in just 45 seconds to earn himself a fight against CM Punk at UFC 200. In the days following the bout it was announced that Punk would need to undergo back surgery and would be out for 4-6 weeks. While the MMA world went into panic mode that Punk may not end up making his UFC debut, Gall revealed that the fight was still on, however it likely wouldn’t be at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Former champ Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey has been busy since her loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193. Between movie and media obligations this MMA Star turned Hollywood actress will be the most sought after UFC fighter for questions once UFC 196 is complete. The title bout between Tate vs Holm in itself will dictate who Rousey will come back to fight upon her return.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

By now it’s no secret that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will be in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit body paint issue. In addition, it was revealed last week that Rousey will also be on the cover of the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

When you’re the number one MMA organization in the world, maintaining and growing your public image is everything. Regardless of your employees status at the UFC, everyone is accountable for their actions or lack thereof.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2016

https://youtu.be/2HX2kPa4_9g Ahead of one of the biggest fights in UFC history, the UFC is giving a treat to Rafael dos Anjos’ full fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 185.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2016

The news surrounding Jon Jones looks to be back focused on his training after his recent traffic citations issues seem to have passed. The former UFC light heavyweight champion is focused on his title fight coming up against the champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 197 on April 23. This fight will be Jones’ first since being reinstated by the UFC after battling legal issues stemming from a hit-and-run incident in 2015.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Battlelines: Silva vs Bisping will premiere exclusively on @YouTube TOMORROW! #UFCLondon #12Days https://t.co/Wp71W2F9uX — UFC (@ufc) February 16, 2016

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

UFC welterweight title hopeful Demian Maia is getting some anxiety with just the talk of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor getting a title shot in the welterweight division. McGregor is scheduled to fight for the UFC lightweight title on March 5 at UFC 196 against the lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. McGregor and his team have said that with a win over dos Anjos, going up to 170 for the welterweight is something in their sights. Maia spoke with Ariel Helwani on the MMA hour on Monday about his feelings on McGregor making his way up to the welterweight division.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

It seems like many of the MMA media outlets want to get undefeated bantamweight Aljamain Sterling’s name out there, but are lacking any help from the UFC. Even UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is puzzled why Sterling has not gotten a bigger marketing push from the UFC. The 26-year-old from New York dubbed “The Funkmaster” was shopping around the MMA Market during his free agency after his contract with the UFC was fulfilled. Unlike Benson Henderson who decided to go with Bellator MMA, Sterling re-signed a contract with the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

With the team here no one wants none Alverez talking shit but #scaredtofight #dontbescary 👊🏽 A photo posted by natediaz209 (@natediaz209) on Feb 15, 2016 at 8:28am PST