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bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016

It appears that TJ Dillashaw wasn’t kidding earlier today when he said that he was done being respectful. Dillashaw proceeded to put UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz on blast while campaigning for a rematch against ‘The Dominator’. Now, in a new Instagram post, Dillashaw took aim at Conor McGregor’s fans in the caption of a hilarious video.

bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016

One of the coolest moments of Randleman's career He was dropping jaws across the world before MMA blew up…pic.twitter.com/oRQKMnAKay

bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016

Leading up to TJ Dillashaw’s ‘UFC Fight Night: Boston’ scrap against Dominick Cruz earlier this year Cruz verbally assaulted the champ repeatedly. Dillasahw didn’t seem to have much of a response, saying that he preferred to do his talking in the fight. Ultimately, Cruz was awarded the split-decision win and awarded the title he never actually lost.

bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016

Last month former UFC lightweight kingpin BJ Penn announced that he was coming out of retirement to pursue the UFC featherweight championship.

Russell Ess - February 12, 2016

Tragic news struck the MMA community as people were shocked to hear that former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passed away. The 44-year-old MMA pioneer went to the hospital with pneumonia and died of heart failure, according to Bleacher Report’s Jeremy Botter.

Russell Ess - February 12, 2016

One of the most historic fights in UFC history in less than a month away. On March 5, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will have a chance to make history and become the first fighter to simultaneously hold two division’s titles. However, his opponent is no easy task. UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is ever confident in his skillset and his abilities to beat McGregor.

Russell Ess - February 12, 2016

The recent news of former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman passing away due to heart failure struck the MMA community out of nowhere. The 44-year-old MMA pioneer reportedly died of heart failure. According to Bleacher Report’s Jeremy Botter, Randleman went to the hospital with pneumonia, but ultimately passed away due to heart failure.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/fIyZtphbrjw Yesterday Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping headed to California for the ‘UFC Fight Night: London’ early open workouts ahead of their main event scrap on February 27th.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

UFC Fight Pass has once again expanded their fight library! News surfaced Thursday evening that the UFC has acquired Glory Kickboxing, Eddie Bravo Invitational, and K-1 fight libraries. In addition UFC Fight Pass will begin streaming Glory Kickboxing and Eddie Bravo Invitational Jiu-Jitsu events.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

https://youtu.be/JK2-ntiAy84 We’ve seen some pretty gruesome leg breaks in MMA over the years.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

Tragic news struck the MMA community last night as it was revealed that MMA veteran and former UFC champion Kevin Randleman had passed away at age 44 after an alleged heart attack. Randleman compiled a 17-16 record over the course of his 15 year professional MMA career. Over the course of his career Randleman fought legends such as Mirko Cro Cop, Fedor Emelianenko, Shogun Rua, Chuck Liddell, and Randy Couture to name just a few.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

Thursday afternoon in California Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping participated in the ‘UFC Fight Night: London’ early open workouts ahead of their February 27th main event scrap.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping may not be fighting until Saturday February 27th in London, however to promote the event the UFC had the pair do early open workouts in California. Michael Bisping is riding a 2-fight win streak that has seen him defeat C.B. Dollaway and Thales Leites via decision. A win over Silva could very well finally earn Bisping a crack at the UFC middleweight championship.

Russell Ess - February 11, 2016

UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn recently announced his decision to come out of retirement with a goal of becoming the only fighter in UFC history to win three weight division’s titles. Penn, who already has two titles in separate weight classes along with fellow UFC Hall of Fame legend Randy Couture has been in Albuquerque, New Mexico training at the JacksonWink MMA Academy. Coach Greg Jackson spoke on the Three Amigos podcast that was released on Thursday and gave an update on working with “The Prodigy” and his potential in the featherweight division.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

Conor McGregor Explains His Mystic Abilities To… by CombatNation For this throwback Thursday take a look back at Conor McGregor explaining his mystic powers to UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

26 years ago today, Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson

Russell Ess - February 11, 2016

Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber sent a loud a clear message to the UFC and UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz on Thursday. Cruz who is coming off a win to regain the UFC bantamweight title over T.J. Dillashaw has said that he likes the rubber match with Faber and will “gift” him the fight.

Russell Ess - February 11, 2016

It has been big news in the world of MMA when former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson announced his recent decision to sign with Bellator MMA over the UFC. Henderson spoke with News Day about his decision and the factors that played a role in signing with the growing MMA promotion.