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bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016

While Conor McGregor is currently riding a 15 fight win streak that has seen him finish 6 of his 7 opponents in the Octagon, including Jose Aldo, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos plans to change that on March 5th at UFC 196. In the build-up leading to their scrap on March 5th, dos Anjos has stated that he doesn’t want to finish McGregor early, but rather would prefer to prolong the fight to put a beating on McGregor.

bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016

MMA fans are in for a treat when Jones vs Cormier 2 headline the UFC 197 card in April. The re-match was in the works originally for a New York MMA debut, however, failed attempts of regulating MMA forced the event to the original venue in Las Vegas NV.

bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016

At UFC 193 Holly Holm proved to MMA fans that her striking is a thing to be feared. While Holm’s credentials in the kickboxing and boxing worlds are nothing to scoff at, many were curious to see how Holm dealt with an experienced grappler such as Rousey. Of course as everyone knows by now, Holm outstruck Rousey, and even took ‘Rowdy’ down en route to a 2nd round KO win.

bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016

Following his 13 second KO loss to Conor McGregor, there was much speculation as to what would be next for former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. McGregor booked a lightweight scrap at UFC 196 against Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship. In the mean time, Jose Aldo campaigned for an immediate rematch, stating that he didn’t care if the featherweight belt was on the line or not.

bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016

Awesome day of jits! Thanks @holdsworthmma #thegoodlife @torque1_net A photo posted by Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) on Feb 8, 2016 at 8:05pm PST

bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/gxu0zO3TVn0 Respect in MMA is always a good thing coming from two fighters looking to put the hurt on one another after a fight.

Russell Ess - February 9, 2016

UFC Fight Night 82 was a night full of action and it did not go without injuries. Main event standout Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson may be out for six months with an ankle injury after his highlight performance putting away the former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in the first round.

Russell Ess - February 9, 2016

https://youtu.be/Cb3mQmobKT4 Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones feels like the smallest things in his personal life are going to be blown up by the media. If any of those small things move the needle with any of his fans or critics, he is absolutely right.

Russell Ess - February 8, 2016

$145,000 was the total payout by Reebok for the exclusive uniform deal with the UFC for the UFC Fight Night 82 event that took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night. The payout from Reebok is in addition to each fighter’s contracted fight pay with the UFC. Four fighters took home $15,000 for their appearance in the Octagon on Saturday night. Johny Hendricks, Roy Nelson, Joseph Benavidez and Mike Pyle all took home the highest checks from Reebok with only Hendricks losing in his bout to rising welterweight star Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

https://youtu.be/4NJ-np-WS6o Chael Sonnen spoke with Chad Mendes about Conor McGregor’s upcoming title tilt with lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

https://youtu.be/GGVdZM7sP8A Time is winding down for UFC 196 at Las Vegas and Conor McGregor is less than a month away from being the first UFC fighter to hold to titles simultaneously if victorious come March 5th.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

UFC Fight Night 62 was a night that produced five submission finishes and one of the worst referee stoppages in an octagon. Brian Ortega and Rener Gracie relive the submissions that made Fight Night Rio De Janeiro a must watch for submission practitioners alike.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

https://youtu.be/yzUOu-gYhAg Not all fouls in MMA are a result of a fighter intentionally wanting to break the rules, but there are some that aim to do just that.

Russell Ess - February 8, 2016

https://youtu.be/9j-4M8K6X2k The UFC has gifted fans with a free fight video ahead of UFC Fight Night 84 that will feature the always game Michael Bisping welcome back former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to the Octagon.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

This month Michael “The Count” Bisping will be facing the largest test in his MMA career against a fighter, who some believe to be one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time.

Russell Ess - February 8, 2016

https://youtu.be/V6YtOWnunNk The UFC has unveiled a treat ahead of UFC Fight Night 84 that will feature the return of former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva against the talented Michael Bisping.

Russell Ess - February 8, 2016

http://dai.ly/x3qqjjo When UFC color commentator Joe Rogan speaks his mind outside of his job commentating for UFC events, people listen. Rogan, who is a comedian and very well versed in martial arts also is host to one of the most popular podcasts with his Joe Rogan Experience show.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

It’s not too often you see former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson in a commercial with his son. Check out the video where Tyson steps up and take matters into his own hands.