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bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

By now it’s no secret that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will be in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit body paint issue. In addition, it was revealed last week that Rousey will also be on the cover of the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

When you’re the number one MMA organization in the world, maintaining and growing your public image is everything. Regardless of your employees status at the UFC, everyone is accountable for their actions or lack thereof.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Since 2012 when Max “Blessed” Holloway has stepped into the UFC scene, he’s put together fourteen fights with the organization. Holloway (15-3 MMA) has been on a tear since losing to the featherweight champ by decision. The Hawaiian is the only man that “The Notorious” Conor McGregor did not finish, leading speculation to believe that a more experienced Holloway would fair better in a rematch.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2016

https://youtu.be/2HX2kPa4_9g Ahead of one of the biggest fights in UFC history, the UFC is giving a treat to Rafael dos Anjos’ full fight against Anthony Pettis at UFC 185.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Battlelines: Silva vs Bisping will premiere exclusively on @YouTube TOMORROW! #UFCLondon #12Days https://t.co/Wp71W2F9uX — UFC (@ufc) February 16, 2016

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

UFC welterweight title hopeful Demian Maia is getting some anxiety with just the talk of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor getting a title shot in the welterweight division. McGregor is scheduled to fight for the UFC lightweight title on March 5 at UFC 196 against the lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. McGregor and his team have said that with a win over dos Anjos, going up to 170 for the welterweight is something in their sights. Maia spoke with Ariel Helwani on the MMA hour on Monday about his feelings on McGregor making his way up to the welterweight division.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

The next man set in line to face the flyweight champion is Olympian Henry Cejudo. “The Messenger” sounds more than ready in this video to get into the octagon with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson at UFC 197.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

It seems like many of the MMA media outlets want to get undefeated bantamweight Aljamain Sterling’s name out there, but are lacking any help from the UFC. Even UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is puzzled why Sterling has not gotten a bigger marketing push from the UFC. The 26-year-old from New York dubbed “The Funkmaster” was shopping around the MMA Market during his free agency after his contract with the UFC was fulfilled. Unlike Benson Henderson who decided to go with Bellator MMA, Sterling re-signed a contract with the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Unlike Anthony “Showtime” Pettis the man caught on this video uses a slap versus the former lightweight champions patented Showtime kick. His athletic ability and timing off the bumper with a full force slap, is a testament to the technique used to knockdown Benson Henderson in their epic WEC title bout.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/LCtJYeZxdCQ Not everyone goes out to fancy dinners and drop big bucks on flowers and chocolates for V-day. Watch Diego Sanchez show you what he was up to yesterday and the bantamweight champion hanging out with his dog.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/Dlx400-slbw Have you ever been around someone who has been choked out unconscious, or been the one to be put to sleep?

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/yW2pDt4O4x4 This kid has the pleasure of light sparring with one of the biggest stars in the UFC. CNate ‘The Great’ Kelly has his moment with ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor in this video.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

Social media has been an interesting way for celebrities and athletes to connect with their fans and give them a chance to see what they are doing outside of their professional careers and fancy photoshoots. UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has been gaining a lot of fans with her fun personality and her championship fighting skills. Joanna updated her fans with a photo on Instagram in her down time. She captioned the photo, “Taaaaki poranek w pizamce! Troszkę odpoczynku na sloneczku Jak wasza sobota? | Today i took the morning off to rest and recover, got a nice dose of vitamin D while Still in my pijamas How is your saturday going? #JJ #JJchamp #joannachampion #joannajedrzejczyk #ufc #ufcchampion #polish #sun #sunbath #lasvegas #pijama #rest”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey’s coach is back in the spotlight indirectly as Dana White answers the million dollar question about Edmond Taverdyan’s coaching position in Rousey’s camp.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

The news of Benson Henderson stepping away from a new contract with the UFC to sign with Bellator MMA is still big news in the world of mixed martial arts. The former UFC and WEC lightweight champion is looking to add a third MMA title to his list of accomplishments as he takes on Andrey Koreshkov for the Bellator MMA welterweight championship on April 22nd at Bellator 153 in Connecticut. “I think Andrey has a lot of good kicks. He’s been working on his grappling,” Henderson said in an interview with MMA Mania. “I intend on leaving the cage with my hand raised and a new belt to add to my collection.”

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/uRebGeOkhtM Check out the recap on the UFC super-fights that were historic events in MMA history. Joe Rogan talks about these historic fights like BJ Penn vs GSP Anderson Silva and more.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/P150hc90Aj0 Ahead of one of the biggest fights in UFC history, the UFC is giving a treat to Conor McGregor’s full fight against Chad Mendes at UFC 189.

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/WuQ3smBJQIM Another full and in depth look at the main & co-main event at Bellator 149. The legends that collide in the main event are put into this feature video of four men with one goal, to defeat their opponent in devastating fashion.