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bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/aRnovrOR2Yw On this day in MMA history, legendary fighter Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic picked up an impressive 1st round TKO win 12 years ago at Pride 27.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/xhXmKxBBclU Get the full run down on who Paige VanZant is in the fight game and why the loss she suffered last year just might be the spark that ignites a young fighter to regroup and get back to task to be a threat to the upper echelon of the top 10.

Russell Ess - February 2, 2016

UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell made a big statement with an impressive win over Josh Barnett at UFC on FOX 18. Barnett who is known for his own deadly ground game fell to submission with Rothwell’s perfectly executed gogo choke. “Big Ben” has been campaigning for some time now for the top competition in the UFC heavyweight division and spoke about his skills and jiu-jitsu lineage after his win on Saturday (transcribed by MMA Junkie):

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

The heavyweight title picture is shaping up to be a division to focus on again. With Ben Rothwell being the big winner of last Saturdays event. Rothwell moved into the elite Top 5 heavyweights for the first time in his career and it couldn’t of come at a better time. Rothwell is riding a four fight win streak and was the first man to hand Josh Barnett his first defeat via submission. Junior dos Santos, Travis Browne and Josh Barnett all drop spots after the update.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

This is another perspective from one of the more talented BJJ practitioners in the world and he may give some of the ‘arm-chair’ fighters that blasted Sage Northcutt for his ‘quick tap’ a different look at what really was going on during the final seconds before Northcutt tapped out.

Russell Ess - February 2, 2016

It looks like UFC veteran Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone has been involved in a horrendous car accident. The always game fan favorite is scheduled to move up to welterweight and face Tim Means on February 21st at UFC Fight Night 83 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cerrone posted photos recently to social media of a severely wrecked truck. Obviously, if Cerrone was able to post to his social media, he was not seriously hurt.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

flying out to Vegas shortly. My weight is way ahead of where I was at last time. lets do this! https://t.co/LCQ1RbjZDN — . (@JohnyHendricks) February 1, 2016

Russell Ess - February 2, 2016

“I also want to be a trailblazer for the betterment of fighters,” said former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson in an ESPN interview. “Smooth,” who announced his decision to sign with the Bellator MMA fight promotion on Monday spoke with ESPN on what prompted him to opt for Bellator. “Bellator is open to a fighters union — fighters binding together to see what’s in our best interest. That’s something you can’t even breathe about elsewhere. I think it’s a good thing for myself and other fighters to have that.”

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

We’ve seen it many times in any sport and on all levels. The keys to success require a strong base and foundation in order to achieve any physical or mental goal set out for yourself. Mike Winkeljohn is that foundation that fighters seek for in support of their dreams and aspirations. Winkeljohn is the man fighters entrust their futures on with good reason. His personal success as well as the success of the students under his tutelage.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Only four days away until Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks squares up against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in Las Vegas NV.

bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

Earlier this week it was announced that former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator MMA rather than re-signing with the UFC given that his contract was up. Henderson released a statement via his website announcing his signing, which included a ‘thank you’ to UFC President Dana White and UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta.

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

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

Gun show at the Pattaya Military base! R&R in the sun and sand between training session… https://t.co/vVNsSRxl51 pic.twitter.com/eQTVJevEXs — Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) February 2, 2016

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

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.