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BJPENN.COM News - September 15, 2015

The internet is a crazy place. If you can think of it, it’s most likely already out there. On Monday, at a Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing, the board ruled to hand down a five year suspension and a $165,000 fine to UFC fighter Nick Diaz.

BJPENN.COM News - September 15, 2015

UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is a killer inside that octagon and a ultra superstar outside of it. She’s booked for several major films, already has a NYTBS book and is of course changing the world with her DNB movement.

BJPENN.COM News - September 15, 2015

Nobody really knows if former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will ever step back into the octagon. Of course, there’s a good chance that he will. After all, he is widely considered to be the p4p best fighter on the planet. He’s still serving an indefinite suspension from the UFC and waiting to see how all his legal issues will play out. We’ve seen a little bit of Jones, in videos, and it looks like he’s in the gym training a lot. So there’s some hope for all you Jon Jones fans.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Fighters within the Ultimate Fighting Championship have voiced their opinions on how they think the Nevada State Athletic Commission handled Nick Diaz’s suspension, but this supporter came out of left field! Gina Carano may be big in the world of Hollywood now, but she actually helped pave the way for women in mixed martial arts during her time in Elite XC and Strikeforce! Carano’s fight with Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos could go down in WMMA history as one of the most important fights and she is truly an icon in the sport. Without Carano, Ronda Rousey’s path to the UFC may have been a lot more difficult. Carano heard how the NSAC handled Diaz’s punishment and did NOT seem to happy about it. Check out what she had to say below!

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

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BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

The Nevada State Athletic Commission were extremely busy Monday evening and will likely continue to be for the coming weeks as they field calls and e-mails for their verdict on the Nick Diaz case. Diaz was dealt a five year suspension for failing his post-fight UFC 183 drug test and was fined 33% of his purse as well. Rousimar Palhares and Caio Magalhaes, on the other hand, will have to wait to discover their fate as their hearings were both postponed.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

The Nevada State Athletic Commission decided the fate of UFC’s Nick Diaz during their hearing on Monday, and it isn’t good if you are a fan of the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion. Nick Diaz has been suspended for five years for failing one of post-fight UFC 183 drug tests. He was also fined 33% of his $500,000 fight purse. It is interesting to see Anderson Silva get suspended for a year for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs by the NSAC while Diaz, who simply tested positive for marijuana metabolites, is out for five years. Diaz is 32 right now and will be 36 when he is allowed to apply for another license to compete again.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

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BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

With the exit of stars like Georges St. Pierre and suspensions of Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, fans and critics were wondering if the UFC would ever be able to build another star of their caliber. Ronda Rousey has not only matched their level of fame, but has surpassed them and Conor McGregor isn’t too far behind! They have made their company a lot of money (and in turn, a lot of money themselves) but when the UFC President is forced to choose between one or the other, the choice isn’t ALWAYS easy. Check out this clip below!

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and No. 1 contender Alexander Gustafsson talk about their title showdown at UFC 192, while Joe Rogan offers his thoughts on the matchup. Also, Johny Hendricks and Tyron Woodley meet in co-main event.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Only six fights into her Ultimate Fighting Championship career, Ronda Rousey has solidified herself as the most dominant athlete the sport has to offer. Fighters and naysayers can come along and try to challenge that, but the fact remains that nobody has destroyed their competition quite like Rousey has. After her victory at UFC 190 against Bethe Correia, Rousey was catapulted into mainstream status and has been receiving praise for being a female role model— and rightfully so. In a day and age where reality television rules the world, younger women looking to get into the world of sports need somebody like Rousey to show them that it’s okay to work hard and be as invested in a sport as the guys.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Andrei Arlovski and Frank Mir were showered with a chorus of boos when their highly anticipated heavyweight clash turned out to be lackluster. Arlovski has already stated that he is ready to get back on the horse to eventually make a run at the UFC Heavyweight Championship again, but before he does that he has a message for all of his haters who keep judging his UFC 191 performance. “You know what, I just don’t want to be rude, but F**k all the people,” Arlovski said to Submission Radio. “It’s just easy to stay on the couch and say something. Just put your gloves on and step in the octagon with someone.”

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Ronda Rousey and the UFC shocked the world when they revealed the champion’s next challenger would be Holly Holm, instead of top contender Miesha Tate. “Cupcake” was coming fresh off a one-sided unanimous decision win against Jessica Eye that supposedly earned her the shot at bantamweight gold. Rousey pulled the rug out from under the perennial challenger when she announced Holm as her opponent on Good Morning America and Tate felt like she was “shot in the heart”. She found out through text message from her friends, rather than a phone call from her boss. UFC’s Aljamain Sterling claims to have some insider information on why Tate didn’t get the title shot, and it may catch you off guard:

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Ronda Rousey is, without a doubt, the biggest star the Ultimate Fighting Championship has to offer. However, it wasn’t long ago that the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion was relatively unknown with only a cult following in Strikeforce. “Rowdy” made her transition into the octagon and became the first woman champion in company history and soon, all eyes were on her. Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos believes she can take some credit for helping boost Rousey out of obscurity before she made the transition to the UFC, though. “Cyborg” believes that Rousey likes to talk trash about fighters just to make it to the next level of fame, much like she is doing with Floyd Mayweather’s name now.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

When fans think of the premier fight promotions of the world, names like the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA come spring to mind. In the grappling world, however, the choices are slim for professional jiu-jitsu players. Lucky for fans of the sport, that is changing now that Metamoris events and Eddie Bravo Invitational tournaments are becoming increasingly popular. Stars like Renato “Babalu” Sobral and Joe Lauzon have helped Metamoris grow, but it looks like the main-event that could bring MMA fans into the sport is about to take place! Chael Sonnen recently confirmed on Submission Radio that he will be challenging Josh Barnett at an upcoming Metamoris event.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

There comes a point in every athlete’s career where they realize they are at the tail end of their run. The business of mixed martial arts is an interesting one as a fighter’s urge to compete will always be there— retired or not. Brad “One Punch” Pickett is a fighter at heart, but is planting the seeds so he can retire from in-cage competition while still being involved in the fight game. Being a trainer and coach for young mixed martial artists is a satisfying gig for most retired veterans, but Pickett will be going down a different route. The England native has decided to start running his own promotion, “Rise of Champions”. The organization’s first card runs on October 27 in Romford, North London.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rise toward the top of the UFC’s lightweight division did not happen overnight. The Sambo master managed to fly under the radar while he built an impressive win streak before coming out of his shell to show the world he has what it takes to become the company’s lightweight champion by dominating Thiago Tavares in less than two minutes. Now, Nurmagomedov is riding a major wave of momentum in the form of a six fight win streak while sitting at the third spot within his division. “The Eagle” was twice one step away from earning a shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship, but injury delayed his return to the octagon. Despite his history with injuries, Nurmagomedov is on the road to recovery and is looking better than ever in the gym. His teammate, Josh Thomson, believes there is no doubt Nurmagomedov will one day sit atop the lightweight division.

BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015

Watch Tyron Woodley pick up his 2nd UFC win in impressive fashion when he goes up against Josh Koscheck at UFC 167. “The Chosen One” is back in action at UFC 192 when he finally faces former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks. https://youtu.be/NiuOVQW9s4w