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bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

WOW! Last week we saw a dedicated MMA fan who had an entire tattoo sleeve dedicated to the UFC, complete with Bruce Buffer, an Octagon girl, gloves touching, and a Las Vegas sign.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/aVNOUz747Jk Earlier this month Dominick Cruz returned to the Octagon for just his second fight in 4 years.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Sparring sessions are no joke. Especially if your sparring with one of the most dangerous and prolific striker in the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/OLGQNhthYyc This past Saturday in New Jersey Sage Northcutt was handed the first loss of his career at the hands of Bryan Barberena.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Tim Kennedy hasn’t fought since his controversial 3rd round TKO loss to Yoel Romero at UFC 178 back in 2014, however at the end of last year Kennedy announced that he would be returning to the Octagon, and gunning for PED users and TRT abusers. While Kennedy was initially lobbying for a fight with Vitor Belfort, the UFC decided to book Belfort vs. Jacare in what many assume to be a #1 contender fight.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Monday afternoon Bellator MMA announced arguably their biggest signing in promotional history. Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson shocked MMA fans as it was revealed that he will be leaving the UFC and had signed with Bellator MMA. Henderson was riding a 2-fight win streak in the UFC that saw him submit Brandon Thatch and most recently pick up a split decision win over Jorge Masvidal in South Korea. The 2-fight win streak was in wake of Henderson going on a 2-fight losing streak that saw him get KO’d by Rafael dos Anjos, and lose a controversial decision to Donald Cerrone.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

All this talk about movement coaches and training got title contender Alexander Gustafsson on the search for the cutting edge of superior movement in this hilarious short video.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

The UFC announced last month that Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping would fight in the main event of ‘UFC Fight Night: London’ on UFC Fight Pass.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

MMA pioneer John Lewis has some big plans in Hollywood in the coming year. With two films going into production this year, Lewis is going to be quite busy bringing martial arts action to the big screen.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Bantamweight champ Dominck Cruz knows who Michael “Mayday” McDonald is. All champs know who the ‘up and comers’ are and more importantly, the ones who are in striking distance of a title shot. Michael “Mayday” McDonald is that man that Cruz will one day face, title or no title depending on the outcome of a “potential” Faber vs Cruz rubber-match that needs to be made.

Russell Ess - February 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/qWFZ6aU8Rj0 UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is looking very sharp ahead of his historic fight against UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Check out the video clip of the training being done in preparation of his superfight coming up. McGregor has a shot to become the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold two division’s championship titles.

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

It was a night of exciting fights at the UFC on FOX 18 event on Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey. Fan favorites Ryan Bader and rising star Sage Northcutt are both facing indefinite suspensions pending results of a respective CT scan and x-ray for an injured foot.

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3pem78_ryan-baders-final-preparation-for-anthony-johnson_sport Ryan Bader came up short in his main-event LHW clash of contenders when Anthony “Rumble” Johnson came in like a freight-train and put the hurt on Bader capping off the night with a first round KO.

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

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Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

Many critics hate to hear excuses about losses, while fans can often find comfort and reasoning on why their favorite fighters have losses on their records. Rising star Sage Northcutt had his undefeated record come to an end on Saturday night against a late replacement opponent Bryan Barberena. Northcutt spoke with the MMA Hour on Monday and revealed that he was not himself on Saturday night (transcribed by MMA Fighting):

Russell Ess - February 1, 2016

It was an answer to a question that sparked a lot of arguments on Twitter and likely one that will have a lot of fans on BJPENN.COM debate about as well. A fan asked UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, “@joerogan do you think the size of Dos Anjos will be to much for McGregor?” Rogan responded to the question saying, “There’s a good argument that @RdosAnjosMMA is the best LW ever, and if @TheNotoriousMMA beats him it’ll be insane.”

bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016

Pat Miletich didn’t seem serious at the time but in light of recent news from Scott Coker, The Croatian Sensation” may be wanting a shot at the winner of Bellator 149 Ken Shamrock vs Royce Gracie. The retired 47 year old mix martial artist hasn’t competed since 2008 but from what Coker spoke about Miletich’s current diet and training regimen, he might be ready.