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bjpenndotcom - November 19, 2015

We’ve seen plenty of fighters make poor decisions while in the Octagon over the course of the UFC’s 22 year existence.

bjpenndotcom - November 19, 2015

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Russell Ess - November 19, 2015

Take a look at Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi’s breakdown of what happened in the historic fight between Ronda Rousey and new UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. Zahabi breaks down the movements, issues and successes that both Holm and Rousey went through in their fight at UFC 193.

bjpenndotcom - November 18, 2015

Last month it was announced that Royce Gracie would be returning to MMA for a trilogy fight against Ken Shamrock under the Bellator MMA banner in February. While Gracie has been away from MMA competition since 2007, he’s ready to show that at 48 years old he still has what it takes to compete professionally.

bjpenndotcom - November 18, 2015

TONIGHT | A fighter who didn't lose is ELIMINATED from competition on an all-new episode of #TUF | 10p ET @FS1 https://t.co/DJoE9xoTmC — The Ultimate Fighter (@UltimateFighter) November 18, 2015

Russell Ess - November 18, 2015

https://youtu.be/G-4w1sogoy0 Here is a video from back in 2014, but definitely worth a watch with this crazy knockout kick.

Russell Ess - November 18, 2015

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bjpenndotcom - November 18, 2015

#OnThisDay in 2006: @GeorgesStPierre finally got his title shot & dethroned Matt Hughes! https://t.co/AUP7BA2pAB https://t.co/2AW9V2HFDb — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 18, 2015

bjpenndotcom - November 18, 2015

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Russell Ess - November 17, 2015

It looks like Bernie Sanders is a hit amongst some iconic players in the fight game. Ronda Rousey has gone on record to say that she is rooting for Bernie Sanders in his run for the Democratic nomination for President.

Chris Taylor - November 17, 2015

In today’s segment of “Tough Guy Tuesday” we feature National Hockey League enforcer Jordin Tootoo.

Russell Ess - November 17, 2015

UFC President took in some questions from media and fans prior to UFC 193 going down in Melbourne, Australia. One of the questions asked was about the Bellator 149 announced fight between 48-year-old Royce Gracie versus 51-year-old Ken Shamrock. White still seemed a bit baffled at just the thought of the fight and said (transcribed by bloody elbow):

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

Following UFC 193, where Holly Holm put on a flawless performance against Ronda Rousey, UFC commentator Joe Rogan did an episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. During the course of the podcast, the two comics took aim at Cris Cyborg, and made some pretty harsh jokes about her. Our transcription of their comments is below:

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

Ronda Rousey is back in the United States after her devastating UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm on Saturday in Melbourne Australia.

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

https://youtu.be/Wj_nQsL0_qA When Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey with a devastating head kick Saturday night at UFC 193, the MMA world’s jaws collectively dropped.

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

https://youtu.be/w9r7D4CLqG0 Miesha Tate was watching UFC 193 with fans, who used a microphone to have Tate give her live reaction to Holly Holm’s KO win over Ronda Rousey.

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

https://youtu.be/V3iA3efA2yY In all the hype of Holly Holm knocking out Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, many have neglected to remember that UFC 194 is now less than a month away! The event goes down December 12th, and also features a co-main event bout between Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold.

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

https://youtu.be/iwDHXErdBjo Before Holly Holm beat Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, there was speculation on how good of a boxer she really is. UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen didn’t feel her boxing titles were real.