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Gilbert Melendez: 'I've trained with Ronda Rousey, and she feels like a dude, and that's a compliment'
With personal insight into the skill set of UFC champion Ronda Rousey, UFC 188's Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez talks about the sport's biggest star while on the road handling his media obligations.… Read more
Undefeated! Drakkar Klose, Staying Grounded In One Of MMA's 'Super Camps'
On Saturday June 6th Undefeated lightweight Drakkar Klose steps into the ring for the Rage in the Cage 178 event. I was able to conduct a phone interview with the promising… Read more
Gilbert Melendez Media Day -- BJPENN.COM ALL-ACCESS
Things pick up for top UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez in the weeks leading up to his highly anticipated matchup against Eddie Alvarez. Watch Melendez vs. Alvares on pay-per-view, next Saturday, as part… Read more
The Storm Is Coming! Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez Goes Beast Mode Ahead Of UFC 188 -- WATCH!
BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage gets us an all-access pass to the UFC 188 training camp of top UFC lightweight Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez, ahead of his upcoming fight against Eddie Alvarez. UFC… Read more
Melendez: 'If You're down on the scorecards you gotta go for it!'
Have you ever watched a fight and wondered why a fighter who is clearly down on the scorecards isn't doing much to push or go for a finish? Well in a recent… Read more
Gilbert Melendez Looking Forward To 'Punching Someone In The Face'
UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez is set to go to war with former Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez in Mexico City. 'El Nino' talked with BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage about his upcoming fight and… Read more
Gilbert Melendez: "Gonna Bust Eddie Alvarez's *ss Up, Then Celebrate in Mexico"
BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage catches up with top ranked UFC lightweight fighter, Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez ahead of his highly anticipated matchup against Eddie Alvarez. The two top lightweights will finally come… Read more
Who Has The Better High Kick, D.C. or Rockhold? -- AKA All Access
Ahead of this weekend's UFC 187 main event, UFC light-heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier keeps it light in the gym, and BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage was there to capture more AKA ALL… Read more
Velasquez: 'I Feel Like I'm The Underdog In Every Fight'
The UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, is preparing for his fight with interim champ Fabricio Werdum. Velasquez recently talked with BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage about preparing for the fight and his mindset… Read more
THE CHAMP! Cain's Focus on Jiu Jitsu Ahead Of Werdum Bout
BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage catches up with UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, as Cain prepares for his upcoming title defense against Fabricio Werdum. The two heavyweights square off in the UFC 188… Read more
Nick Diaz Balance and Dexterity Training in Venice Beach -- WATCH!
Nick Diaz is an icon of our sport, reclusive out of the cage, and inspiring inside of it, the Stockton native is truly a special figure. BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage was on… Read more
CAIN SPEAKS! 'Titles Don't Matter, I just want to beat the best'
Ahead of his pending UFC heavyweight title fight against Fabricio Werdum, UFC champion Cain Velasquez talks to BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage about training, fighting, and his status as champion. Velasquez vs. Werdum… Read more
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Ronda Rousey's Intense Judo Workout -- WATCH!
BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage was on scene during UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's private Judo workout. The champ stays sharp in the cage, always utilizing her Olympic medal earning skills to take… Read more
Rockhold: 'Jones was a ticking time bomb... It was bound to happen!'
The MMA world is still trying to wrap it's head around the recent Jon Jones saga. The pound-for-pound top ranked fighter in the world and the now former UFC light-heavyweight champion,… Read more
Shields Puts Palhares On Blast! 'He's A Dirty Guy, I Want To Hurt Him'
World Series of Fighting's Jake Shields recently spoke with BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage about his upcoming title fight against fellow UFC fighter and WSOF champ Rousimar Palhares. Shields didn't hold back, calling… Read more
FEATURE! Xavier Vigney --- Glory's Fighter To Watch!
Glory Kickboxer Xavier Vigney, is on a mission to represent for American Kickboxing. 2-0 under the Glory banner, the Northern California heavyweight looks to beat down Maurice Jackson this weekend, in San… Read more
Shields on Jones -- 'He did this to himself... but can still be the GOAT'
"He's doing it to himself," said World Series of Fighting's Jake Shields when BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage brought up Jon Jones, "It's sad because he's so talented, one of my favorite fighters.… Read more
D.C. And Velasquez Take Sides, Predict Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
With Boxing's mega-event right around the corner, BJPENN.COM's Layzie The Savage takes a poll around AKA headquarters to see who's for Mayweather and who's for Pacquiao. Who you got? REAL TALK! Luke… Read more