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bjpenndotcom - February 14, 2016

It was July 19, 2013 in Houston TX when Holly Holm logged in her fourth straight finish as a pro MMA fighter. If you haven’t seen the finish, it might look awfully familiar to a kick from ‘down under’ when you watch the video.

bjpenndotcom - February 14, 2016

One week until Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone steps in the octagon against Alex Oliveira in Pittsburgh PA and Cerrone has one thing in mind a win. Cerrone in roughly decade long career has never lost two in a row in the UFC organization. His recent loss against champ Rafael dos Anjos was a wake up call for the title contender.

bjpenndotcom - February 14, 2016

Quick reflex followed by strength #andnew A video posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Feb 13, 2016 at 7:45pm PST

bjpenndotcom - February 14, 2016

With Bellator 149 next week “Dada 5000” close to his co-event matchup against Kimbo Slice, it’s time you meet Dhafir Harris. You’ve seen “Dada 5000” do what he does in backyard, ‘bare knuckle’ scraps and all his viral videos, get to know who the man is behind the fighter in this Bellator Video.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

https://youtu.be/wfdTt87EDig Earlier this year Bellator MMA made headlines when it was announced they signed former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson to a contract.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

While Conor McGregor has never let a championship fight go into the championship rounds, Rafael dos Anjos’ coach believes that will change at UFC 196. The pair are slated to fight for the UFC lightweight championship in the main event of UFC 196 on March 5th. Prior to the fight dos Anjos has stated that he believes he will finish McGregor in either the 2nd or 3rd round, and fans will see McGregor “break like a girl.”

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

https://youtu.be/pwx-C-PtDnU Getting more of an ‘inside look’ into the camp of champion Conor Mcgregor as he makes his first of two weight division jumps. Of course all this talk of everyone from his coach John Kavanagh of SBG to McGregor himself wanting to make the leap in with the bigger boys sounds great and all, but their still is a fight with an extremely dangerous lightweight in Kings MMA Rafael dos Anjos.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

Not many know the extreme highs of sports success and the painful lows that accompany those momentous high times. Kobe Bryant got together with USA Today and discussed the former champ Ronda Rousey. “I think the true mark of a champion is how you get up from that, If she goes through her entire career undefeated, she becomes this mythical figure that nobody can relate to. She got beat. We all get beat at some point or another in our lives. Now it’s a matter of how she bounces back from that. I think that’s what makes her a true champion.”

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

@JonnyBones Have you noticed any differences in your speed or timing as a result of your heavier lifting? — DA Just Asking (@DAJustAsking) February 13, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

#7 Anderson Silva and #6 Michael Bisping are shaping up to be an event to watch at the end of the month. So much drama has been built up between the stars of the main-event with twitter shots and harsh interviews.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

Champ Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman’s rematch set for 199 probably wasn’t the card that either fighter or camp wanted to be on considering UFC 200 will be the huge blockbuster summer event during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, a must see for UFC fans. Rockhold gave up the interview to Bloody Elbow’s Michael Hutchinson:

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

One of the premium MMA gyms in the country, Kings MMA founded by Rafael Cordeiro is having another big year. With UFC champs Fabricio Werdum and Rafael dos Anjos training under Cordeiro’s tutelage, they stand a high chance of success retaining their belts with the proper training under the legendary coach.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

We’re now less than a month away from UFC 196 where Conor McGregor will challenge Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight championship. The fight will be McGregor’s first at lightweight under the UFC banner. Ahead of the bout many are questioning how Conor McGregor’s speed will be at lightweight. In a video of McGregor sparring with welterweight teammate Gunner Nelson, McGregor can be seen looking quick and bulked up.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

First day of training footage captured the iconic Filipino boxer in this behind the scenes style video. Pacquiao looks to conclude his epic career in this rubber-match against Timothy Bradley a few months from now in Las Vegas NV.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

Hiked the calico/red rocks today for an extra workout before sparring! Feeling like a really motivated monster haha! #monstercupcake #Red rocks #UnleashTheBeast #March5th #andnew A video posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Feb 11, 2016 at 7:45pm PST

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rk9lx_daniel-cormier-and-jason-mayhem-miller-playing-the-slap-challenge_fun What would you do if you were walking to your hotel room and you saw Daniel “DC” Cormier and Jason “Mayhem” Miller playing the Slap game against each other? Get winner of course!

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

Max Holloway has become a fan favorite fighter, and has quickly climbed his way to the top of the UFC’s featherweight ladder with an 8-fight win streak. Holloway’s last loss came at the hands of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor back in 2013. Since then, Holloway has won 8 fights in 2 years including wins over Cub Swanson and Jeremy Stephens.

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

Last month it was announced that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator MMA, and would get an immediate title shot. The move was a bit of a shocking one, however signing a former UFC champion was a big move for Bellator MMA.