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bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

This past Sunday Dominick Cruz returned to the Octagon for just his second fight in 4 years as he reclaimed his UFC bantamweight championship after picking up a split decision win. Following Cruz’s win he found himself being called out by nemesis Urijah Faber, and there was much speculation as to whether or not Faber would get a title shot, or if Dillashaw would get an immediate rematch.

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

If you haven’t seen this video of fan favorite UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste, well now is the time. Mode Video brings you “back in time to 1915 where modesty, even in lingerie, was king. We’re traveling through each decade to reveal what went on underneath it all. And make sure you stay through to the end for a sweet surprise!”

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

https://youtu.be/4OrV6FdRtBo At ‘UFC Fight Night: Boston’ it was revealed that Joanna Jedrzejczyk would be coaching on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season 23 opposite Claudia Gadelha.

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

BJ “The Prodigy” Penn’s recent announcement to come out of retirement for a run at the UFC featherweight title has had fans on the fence on Penn’s return to the Octagon. While Penn has had the highest of highs throughout his career, he has struggled in his recent years in his bouts in the Octagon. At 37-years-old, “The Prodigy” has become a student of the game once again under the tutelage of one of the greatest MMA camps in the world at the JacksonWink MMA Academy. This alone is getting fans of Penn excited of what is to come.

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

Following the triumphant return of Fedor Emelianenko on New Year’s Eve it was announced that ‘The Last Emperor’ would be looking to fight again under the Rizin banner sometime around April. Immediately there were speculations as to who Emelianenko would fight, however since the announcement we’ve heard no further details regarding the fight.

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

How do you think former world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist George Foreman would have fared in the world of mixed martial arts back in his prime? The knockout Hall of Fame legend who won the world heavyweight championship twice is regarded as one of boxing’s greats. Foreman revealed in a tweet that he feels he could have gone far in MMA if the sport was prevalent in his heyday. A fan recently asked Foreman, “@georgeforeman Sure you are asked this a bit…but if MMA was around in your time, is it something you would’ve been interested in pursuing?”

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

If there is one thing that UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos can talk about more than Conor McGregor, it is his own native language. The Brazilian who has been getting flack from McGregor for moving from Brazil and living in the United States to train, had a moment where he won the exchange of words over the outspoken Irish showman during the UFC 197 Press Conference. McGregor said, ““I see a man who, although he is Brazilian, does not represent the Brazilian people like he should. He brings the name of Brazil down. So I will bring the name of Brazil back up once again. Viva la Brasilia!”

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

This marks Ronda Rousey’s first appearance in a production since losing to Holly Holm at UFC 193 back in November.

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

It was the Conor McGregor show at the UFC 197 Press Conference. McGregor who showed up nearly half an hour late to the event was not short on words once getting there. McGregor repeatedly interrupted Rafael dos Anjos as he was answering questions from the media. One thing many fans were excited to hear was what the latest prediction was from “Mystic Mac.” McGregor has had a mysterious knack for predicting exactly how his fights would end.

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

On UFC President Dana White’s ‘Lookin For A Fight’ series he discovered 1-0 amateur fighter Mickey Gall, who was chomping at the bit to fight CM Punk. Dana White revealed that if Gall defeats his opponent Mike Jackson at UFC 196, he would fight CM Punk at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

Face offs @thenotoriousmma vs @rdosanjosmma #ufc197 @ufc A video posted by Dana White (@danawhiteufc) on Jan 20, 2016 at 1:59pm PST

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

https://youtu.be/nZ8tbiTxVe4 After his ‘UFC Fight Night: Boston’ win over TJ Dillashaw this past Sunday, where Dominick Cruz reclaimed his UFC bantamweight championship, he found himself being called out by none other than his nemesis Urijah Faber.

bjpenndotcom - January 21, 2016

Chris Weidman was hoping for an immediate rematch against Luke Rockhold, however Jacare Souza was hoping to get a fight against the former champ. With news of Yoel Romero failing a USADA drug test, his #1 contender status was revoked. Now, given that, Chris Weidman is fully expecting an immediate rematch against champion Luke Rockhold. MMAMania has the transcription from Ariel Helwani speaking on UFC Tonight:

Russell Ess - January 21, 2016

On Wednesday, the championship fighters competing at UFC 197 appeared for a press conference to talk about their upcoming bouts on March 5. In attendance were UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm, her opponent Miesha Tate and lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos along with the featherweight champion challenging for the lightweight title, Conor McGregor.

bjpenndotcom - January 20, 2016

Jose Aldo was undoubtably and understandably devastated by his 13 second KO loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 194. After a world tour leading up to UFC 189, and then many more months of buildup leading to UFC 194, Aldo certainly felt the pressure going into the fight. In a recent interview with Combate, Aldo opened up on what the worst part about his loss to McGregor was, and why he is optimistic that a rematch would go differently.