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WATCH! Jon Jones motivated going into 2016
bjpenndotcom - January 1, 2016
#Repost @jonnybones A video posted by ufc (@ufc) on Dec 31, 2015 at 11:58pm PST
Full Fight: Cruz destroys Mizugaki in Octagon return
bjpenndotcom - January 1, 2016
https://youtu.be/FtCPYq1hzcc Ahead of Dominick Cruz’s highly anticipated showdown against TJ Dillashaw for the UFC bantamweight championship on January 17th, take a look back at his impressive win over Takeya Mizugaki from last year.
Watch! Awkward interview with Andrei Arlovski reveals a few interesting points ahead of UFC 195!
Russell Ess - December 31, 2015
Check out this somewhat awkward interview with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski and MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani. Helwani has been known to have some issues with fighters in the past, such as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. There seems to be some kind of strain between the two in the video interview seen above.
WATCH BRUTAL KNOCKOUT! UFC 195 Free Fight: Andrei Arlovski vs Bigfoot Silva
Russell Ess - December 31, 2015
https://youtu.be/M6SQud1iYXE Check out the classic rematch between former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski versus Bigfoot Silva at UFC Fight Night 51.
WATCH! UFC 195 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 4 - Miocic runs into flight issues?
Russell Ess - December 31, 2015
Catch up with the fighters being featured on the UFC 195 card and get a glimpse of their path to fighting in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan. 2.
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan says the revolutionary ONE FC weigh-in procedure 'a step forward'
Russell Ess - December 31, 2015
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has been a longtime advocate against weight cutting in MMA. With the recent news of ONE FC’s new weigh-in procedures and regulations, Rogan recently tweeted a link to the organizations new system that will be implemented in 2016. Rogan said in the tweet, “This ONE FC weight cutting ban is a step forward in the healthiest direction.”
REPLAY! UFC 195 Media Day staredowns
bjpenndotcom - December 31, 2015
Earlier today the fighters of UFC 195 squared off for the media day staredowns.
REPLAY! Bob Sapp and Akebono get into bloody slugfest
bjpenndotcom - December 31, 2015
https://youtu.be/NJj9hA9NaUc Earlier today during Rizin FF Day 2, Bob Sapp and Akebono were involved in what is quite possibly was one of the bloodiest fights in recent times.
MUST SEE! Here's how Conor McGregor predicts his wins
bjpenndotcom - December 31, 2015
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WATCH! Gabi Garcia picks up first MMA win at Rizin FF
bjpenndotcom - December 31, 2015
https://youtu.be/vmDPdEd3n8M Early this morning Jiu-Jitsu ace Gabi Garcia competed in her first pro MMA fight at Rizin FF Day 2. Garcia fought Lei’d Tapa, who was also competing in her first pro MMA fight.
WATCH! 'King Mo' Lawal lands one-punch knockout to take RIZIN tournament
Russell Ess - December 31, 2015
https://youtu.be/wAGYmm4gNKM Bellator light heavyweight Muhammed “King Mo” Laval proved why he was chosen to represent the Bellator promotion by winning the RIZIN heavyweight tournament by knocking out Jiri Prochazka in the final.
MUST SEE! Fedor mauls Singh in his return to MMA
Russell Ess - December 31, 2015
https://youtu.be/0FO7ZYLu-dg The result was what many fans of Fedor Emelianenko expected in his return to MMA. Although the unknown of having over three years off from fighting, fights fans were lured into what could possibly happen at RIZIN’s New Year’s Eve event in day 2.
On This Day: Conor McGregor becomes 2 division Cage Warriors champion
bjpenndotcom - December 30, 2015
On this day 3 years ago ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor defeated Ivan Buchinger via KO in the 1st round of their lightweight title fight to claim the Cage Warriors lightweight championship, making him a 2-division Cage Warriors champion.
MUST SEE! The incredible journey of Josh Samman
bjpenndotcom - December 30, 2015
Many fight fans may remember Josh Samman from his stint on season 17 of The Ultimate Fighter, however many don’t know Samman’s incredible journey.
WATCH! Andrei Arlovski lets John Dodson kick and punch him at open workouts
bjpenndotcom - December 30, 2015
https://youtu.be/lBaN6_NoBdE Yesterday at the UFC 195 open workouts, Andrei Arlovski let teammate John Dodson land some strikes on him.
MUST SEE! Carlos Condit shows off insane elbow combinations
bjpenndotcom - December 30, 2015
#NBK throwing bows @MGMGrand for #UFC195 Open Workouts 😳 https://t.co/1qRHZG2k1M — #UFC195 (@ufc) December 30, 2015
Nick Diaz makes his case for why he's the GOAT
bjpenndotcom - December 30, 2015
Nick Diaz’s MMA career has certainly been a historic one. Over the course of his nearly 15 year professional career, Diaz has fought some of the best fighters to ever compete in Mixed Martial Arts. Along the way Diaz has also fought for some of the best MMA promotions in the world, including the WEC, Pride FC, Strikeforce, and of course the UFC. Diaz has also racked up numerous highlight reel moments, as well as finishes during his time spent in the cage.
WATCH! Top 5 UFC moments of 2015
bjpenndotcom - December 30, 2015
As 2015 draws to a close, Michael Bisping and Kenny Florian broke down their top 5 UFC moments of 2015.