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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

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Unlike Anthony “Showtime” Pettis the man caught on this video uses a slap versus the former lightweight champions patented Showtime kick. His athletic ability and timing off the bumper with a full force slap, is a testament to the technique used to knockdown Benson Henderson in their epic WEC title bout.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/LCtJYeZxdCQ Not everyone goes out to fancy dinners and drop big bucks on flowers and chocolates for V-day. Watch Diego Sanchez show you what he was up to yesterday and the bantamweight champion hanging out with his dog.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/Dlx400-slbw Have you ever been around someone who has been choked out unconscious, or been the one to be put to sleep?

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

With less than a week away, a main card bout for UFC Fight Night 83 has taken a turn for the worse. A bantamweight bout featuring John Lineker and Cody Garbrandt will not be taking place due to Lineker having to pull out of the fight due to dengue fever, according to MMA Junkie. Dengue fever is a disease caused by mosquito bites in tropical areas. Lineker who is from Brazil tweeted his apology to Garbrandt saying, “I apologize @Cody_Nolove,I know just how bad do all preparation and can not fight,we all went out harmed.”

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

Social media has been an interesting way for celebrities and athletes to connect with their fans and give them a chance to see what they are doing outside of their professional careers and fancy photoshoots. UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has been gaining a lot of fans with her fun personality and her championship fighting skills. Joanna updated her fans with a photo on Instagram in her down time. She captioned the photo, “Taaaaki poranek w pizamce! Troszkę odpoczynku na sloneczku Jak wasza sobota? | Today i took the morning off to rest and recover, got a nice dose of vitamin D while Still in my pijamas How is your saturday going? #JJ #JJchamp #joannachampion #joannajedrzejczyk #ufc #ufcchampion #polish #sun #sunbath #lasvegas #pijama #rest”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey’s coach is back in the spotlight indirectly as Dana White answers the million dollar question about Edmond Taverdyan’s coaching position in Rousey’s camp.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

The news of Benson Henderson stepping away from a new contract with the UFC to sign with Bellator MMA is still big news in the world of mixed martial arts. The former UFC and WEC lightweight champion is looking to add a third MMA title to his list of accomplishments as he takes on Andrey Koreshkov for the Bellator MMA welterweight championship on April 22nd at Bellator 153 in Connecticut. “I think Andrey has a lot of good kicks. He’s been working on his grappling,” Henderson said in an interview with MMA Mania. “I intend on leaving the cage with my hand raised and a new belt to add to my collection.”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Just signed my new @ufc contract! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/lUQZO0ptLJ — Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) February 15, 2016

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/P150hc90Aj0 Ahead of one of the biggest fights in UFC history, the UFC is giving a treat to Conor McGregor’s full fight against Chad Mendes at UFC 189.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/WuQ3smBJQIM Another full and in depth look at the main & co-main event at Bellator 149. The legends that collide in the main event are put into this feature video of four men with one goal, to defeat their opponent in devastating fashion.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

Although the scheduled fight between Vitor Belfort and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is not until May, a recent photo certainly suggests that Belfort may need to get back to a more strict training and nutritional program. Belfort’s wife posted this photo to her Instagram account with the caption reading, “Isso que é uma verdadeira troca…. Enquanto eu lavo louça, meu abençoado marido @vitorbelfort faz massagem nas minhas costas. Mulherada reivindiquem seus direitos Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️#teambelfort #familiabelfort // While I am washing the dishes, my blessed hub @vitorbelfort gives me a massage Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️#teambelfort.”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

It’s not often we get a unique perspective from a journalist point of view. 2015 was the most successful year for the UFC organization to date. Record breaking numbers in Australia and multiple Las Vegas events were a driving force in the success.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

Check out UFC veteran Joe Lauzon in his attempt to fold one of his training buddies hitting him with strictly body shots.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/626ju7W1VcM With UFC 196 taking place in Las Vegas just weeks away, how better to get pumped about the co-main event than a flashback video?

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

The infamous walkout can be a telling tale before a fight. Watching a fighter mentally breakdown before a fight might be a huge red flag for some.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Ahead of #UFCLondon, what are your favorite @SpiderAnderson moments? Here's a list of ours 👉 https://t.co/LYrXCq4ic2 pic.twitter.com/H43rrcBhY8 — UFC (@ufc) February 15, 2016

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

They all can’t be like Bruce Buffer when it comes to announcing fighters. We’re almost conditioned to the timing and delivery of the Buffer’s announcing. What about the other MMA announcers that deliver their own style to the gig?