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BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

The partnership between UFC and Reebok has been a controversial one to say the least. From the moment fighter compensation details emerged to the reveal of the fighter kits, both companies have received mixed reactions.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

There’s no doubt about it: Joanna Jedrzejczyk is becoming a superstar in the UFC. Jedrzejczyk last performance in the octagon saw her decimate Jessica Penne while successfully defending her UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Several fighters have had a monumental 2015 despite only being six months into the year. With June in the books, Ultimate Fighting Championship have released their unofficial half year awards and it may feature some unexpected names.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

The company responsible for Jose Aldo’s drug testing snafu earlier in June have finally broken their silence. Ben Mosier of Drug Free Sport made his way into Aldo’s training camp, unannounced, and requested a urine sample of the featherweight champion. Aldo’s manager, Andre Pederneiras, was suspicious of Mosier and called the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission and ultimately had Mosier removed from the premises.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Earlier in June, was news broke that Jose Aldo suffered a rib injury and was possibly going to be pulled from the “UFC 189” main-event. It didn’t take long for fighters to throw their name in the mix and get a big payday for fighting McGregor on July 11th.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Weight classes across the board in the Ultimate Fighting Championship could be seeing makeovers now that the weight-cut process has changed. Earlier in June, USADA informed fighters that they will no longer be able to rehydrate with IV bags after weigh ins.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Mirko Cro Cop is one of the most devastating strikers to compete in MMA, and his high left kick has lead many opponents to a brutal KO. Frank Mir, a high level black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission artist with wrestling skills, looks to win.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Yesterday was Independence Day and fighters of the UFC made sure to be wearing their red, white, and blue. Fighters from Dan Henderson to flyweight Ian McCall shared their patriotism with the world and showed off their pride in style! Check out these pictures below of fighters celebrating the holiday.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Conor McGregor has stunned his opponents and naysayers every time he has stepped into the octagon. His striking coach of ten years, Owen Roddy, believes his fight with Chad Mendes at UFC 189 will be no different; McGregor will walk out with his hands raised and with gold slung over his shoulder after no longer than ten minutes.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

On Episode 3 of UFC 189 Embedded, featherweight headliner Conor McGregor’s jet-set lifestyle takes him to Los Angeles for an appearance on Conan. In Sacramento, California opposing title contender Chad Mendes wakes up to discover that his phone number has been published by notorious MMA troll Chael Sonnen. Mendes cools off with a visit to a cryotherapy center. Back in Las Vegas, McGregor and team celebrate the arrival of their preferred mode of caffeine and get in some training. And Mendes watches his foe’s late-night appearance on Conan. UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the championship doubleheader at UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor, taking place Saturday, July 11 on Pay-Per-View.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

When Conor McGregor first signed with the UFC, he sat down with cameras in front of him and made his first bold prediction of his UFC career: He would become World Champion. Chad Mendes and Irish superstar Conor McGregor fight at UFC 189 for the interim UFC featherweight championship on Saturday, July 11 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Thales Leites and Tim Boetsch get their chance to meet in the Octagon, and with the division as stacked as it’s ever been, a win is crucial. Thales Leites takes on Michael Bisping in the main event at Fight Night Glasgow.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima is set to defend his championship against Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 140 on July 17th. Lima is hoping for an easy fight and a quick turnaround so he has the opportunity to fight at the first ever GLORY/Bellator Dynamite card in September.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Claudia Gadelha will be stepping into the octagon at UFC 190 in Brazil to face former WSOF Strawweight Champion Jessica Aguliar in what could be a top contenders bout. Fresh off surgery, champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be keeping an eye on the contest and admits she’s pulling for Gadelha to get the win.

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Anderson Silva has supplied some of the greatest knockouts in mixed martial arts history. While he sits on the sidelines, get your fix of the “Spider” by watching the best knockouts of his career!

BJPENN.COM News - July 5, 2015

Conor McGregor has been preparing for the fight of his life at “UFC 189” in his “Mac Mansion”, but it appears he has devoted some time to gaming as well! Just days before his interim-title fight with Chad Mendes, McGregor challenges any and all players of “Game of War” to beat him at his own game.

BJPENN.COM News - July 4, 2015

The 4th of July, a day full of celebration, food and fireworks. Unlike most holidays, this one is about being with family and friends and just enjoying life. You don’t have to buy anything or hide eggs or any of that nonsense. Just BE. Be happy, be lazy, be relaxed.

BJPENN.COM News - July 3, 2015

“I just want to beat her in the most devastatingly embarrassing way possible, so I want to beat her in front of her people,”