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bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016

https://youtu.be/k6yL0NZImS0 It’s the side of the sport that most kids don’t think about when they dream of being an MMA fighter. The punishment and damage that one can take in the cage/ring at times is similar to an auto wreck. (ask Anthony Johnson)

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):

Russell Ess - February 2, 2016

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been training hard for his return to the Octagon. Jones was suspended last year from the UFC and stripped of his championship title for legal issues involving a hit-and-run accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico back in 2015. Jones has since been reinstated by the UFC and is expected to take on the current light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. This will be the second time Jones and Cormier will meet in the Octagon. Jones defeated Cormier back at UFC 182, which took place on January 2, 2015. The rematch will be Jones’ first fight back in the UFC and Cormier will get his chance to avenge his loss and keep the light heavyweight title.

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

It looks like some fighters and fans are not the only ones to get really pissed off about the Reebok deal set with the UFC. Wrestling superstar Dave Bautista seems to be extremely perturbed with the corporate athletic wear company’s fighter pay structure and deal with the UFC. Bautista tweeted “Anyone who buys that goofy UFC @Reebok shit is endorsing the fighters getting fucked out of their sponsorships. Just a thought #fuckreebok” on Saturday when the UFC on FOX 18 event was on.

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

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

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

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.