MMA Podcasts News

Jason Kindschy - August 16, 2017

BJPENN Radio is back tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more of what you crave! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off the show tonight we are joined by 9th ranked light-heavyweight, Misha Cirkunov. Following the announcement that Misha will be facing off against Glover Texeira at UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, we’ll be previewing the matchup with Misha and getting his thoughts on Glover as an opponent. As both men focus on getting back in the win column and back to potential contender status, we’ll hear from Misha on the importance of this fight and what a big win could do for his career.

Jason Kindschy - August 9, 2017

BJPENN Radio is live tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another stacked lineup! 8:15PM ET- Kicking things off tonight we are joined by UFC Welterweight standout and fan favorite, “The Immortal” Matt Brown. Following a hiatus from competition were he focused on recovery and reigniting his passion for the sport, Matt is ready to return to action and reclaim his place as one of the elite at 170. We’ll get an update on the benefites of his layoff, his targeted return date, and of course his opinion on the welterweight division. Also, you’ll hear his take on some of MMA’s hot topics.

Jason Kindschy - August 2, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio returns tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more awesome guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- First up, arguably the biggest winner from UFC 214 over the weekend, Volkan “No Time” Oezdemir. After dispatching the very dangerous Jimi Manuwa in less than a minute, Volkan is calling for a crack at the Jon Jones or a title eliminator against Alexander Gustafson. We’ll recap the huge win, get his take on the triumphant return of Jon Jones, and discuss what his next move will be as he continues blazing a trail towards the light-heavyweight crown.

bjpenndotcom - July 26, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another stacked guest list! 8:15PM ET- Kicking things off tonight we are joined by UFC welterweight, Alan Jouban. Just over a week removed from UFC Fight Night 114 in Mexico City, we’ll be previewing his bout with Niko Price. “Brahma” is focused on getting back in the win column following the submission loss to Gunnar Nelson back in March, and while he knows Niko Price is another challenge in his way, Jouban feels that he’s ready to show the world his true form. We’ll breakdown this matchup and talk shop with the Black House/10th Planet standout.

bjpenndotcom - July 12, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio returns at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Ben Askren and Rich Franklin! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with ONE FC Welterweight Champ and arguably the best grappler in MMA today, Ben Askren. “Funky” Ben is several weeks removed from his most recent title defense and we’ll getting the scoop on when he expects to be back in competition. As outspoken as they come, Ben will give us his take on some of MMA’s hot topics and big fights coming up. From working with Tyron Woodley leading up to UFC 214, to being the most dominant champion under the ONE FC banner, we’ll cover it all with Askren.

bjpenndotcom - July 5, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is back at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another great guest! 8:20PM ET- We kick things off with UFC Welterweight Champ, Tyron Woodley. “The Chosen One” announced last week on UFC Tonight that he would be defending his title against Demian Maia at UFC 214 in Anaheim on July 29th. The champ joins us to discuss the matchup and give us his thoughts on Maia as an opponent. We’ll hear Woodley’s opinion on the newly implemented weight cutting rules by the CSAC and how that will affect him, if at all. Of course, you’ll hear his take on Dana White’s announcement that GSP would face the victor at UFC 214 as well. All that and much more for your weekly MMA fix!

bjpenndotcom - June 28, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio returns at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with UFC lightweight prospect, Steven Ray. Just a few weeks removed from UFC Fight Night 113, we’ll preview Steven’s upcoming scrap with Paul Felder in Glasgow, Scotland. As the Scottish warrior prepares to put on show in front of his hometown crowd, we’ll breakdown the matchup against Felder and the current landscape in the lightweight division. Also, as Ray is about to enter free-agency, he’ll be discussing the added pressure to get a big win and go into contract negotiations with added leverage and his options going forward.

bjpenndotcom - June 21, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio returns at 8PM ET/5PM PT with a stacked guest lineup! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with featherweight prospect and a big winner from UFC Auckland, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski. We’ll be recapping his win over Mizuto Hirota and getting the details of the his condition going in. From professional rugby to MMA, we’ll hear about his journey as a martial artist, and his plans for moving forward in the rankings.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio returns at 8PM ET/5PM PT for your weekly MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with Bellator lightweight, Ryan Couture @ryandcouture. With Bellator 180 just around the corner, we catch up with Ryan and breakdown his scheduled scrap with Haim Gozali. Under the guidance of his pioneer father, Randy Couture, Ryan is ready to get back in the win column and make a big statement in the famed Madison Square Garden on June 24th. We’ll be discussing his mindset going into this “make or break” fight, his title aspirations, and his thoughts on Bellator’s most stacked card to date. All that and much more with Ryan!

bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2017

Melendez and Rockhold step inside the octagon with the American Animals. On this episode of American Animals, Erik Apple and TJ De Santis are here and ready to bring you the biggest and the best in the world of MMA. Plus, the guys bring you two amazing guests in former UFC Middleweight Champion, Luke Rockhold, and Muay Thai specialist, Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez. Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez (1-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) will be making her second mixed martial arts appearance later this month at “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” Madison Square Garden. She will be taking on Sadie Monseratte Williams (0-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) at Bellator 180 on June 24 in a strawweight affair which is sure to intrigue Bellator viewers. Keri tells the guys about the added pressure and attention placed on her as the wife of former WEC lightweight champion and three-time Strikeforce champion, Gilbert Melendez. Also, Keri tells us more about the responsibilities that go along with being a parent while simultaneously training to fight at the highest level.

bjpenndotcom - June 7, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with one of the hottest prospects in MMA, AJ McKee. The Bellator featherweight has yet to taste defeat and has rediscovered a deep passion for the sport, which was evident in his most recent KO victory. We’ll be catching up with the “Mercenary” and hear the latest on what the 22 year old has in store for his upcoming bout on August 25th. From the ongoing beef with James Gallagher, to potentially being the youngest title holder in MMA history, we’ll be covering it all with AJ!

bjpenndotcom - May 31, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another streamlined show for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with the number 3 ranked light-heavyweight and knockout artist, Jimi Manuwa. Jimi has been campaigning for a shot at the strap and while his recent performances certainly warrant a title fight, the “Poster Boy” has just been booked against fellow top contender Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 214. A matchup that we can only presume will determine the next challenger for the winner of Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones. We’ll get Jimi’s reaction and breakdown for the fight with Volkan, as well as his thoughts on close friend and teammate Alexander Gustafsson’s destruction of Glover Teixeira over the weekend. All that and much more!

bjpenndotcom - May 17, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with a trio of future contenders! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is the No. 5 ranked light-heavyweight and one of the athletes featured at UFC FN 109 in Sweden next week, Volkan Oezdemir. Coming off an incredible win over Ovince St. Preux back in February, Volkan has skyrocketed into the top 5 and has taken the division by storm. We’ll be previewing his upcoming bout with Misha Cirkunov and hear about Volkan’s meteoric rise in one of the UFC’s toughest divisions.

bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is multiple-time BJJ champion and UFC lightweight, Gilbert Burns. We catch up with Combat Club’s BJJ coach and preview his upcoming match against John Combs at SUG 4 this Sunday. You’ll hear an update on the injury that forced Burns out of competition against Paul Felder at UFC 208 and the timetable he’s anticipating until his return to MMA. From coaching at one of the best gyms in the country, to competing in sub-only tournaments andclimbing the ranks in arguably the UFC’s toughest division, we cover it all with “Durinho.”

bjpenndotcom - May 8, 2017

Bader will make his Bellator debut versus Light Heavyweight Champion Phil Davis at Bellator 180. On this episode of American Animals, the Animals are back in the studio, and here to rock your week! Erik Apple and TJ De Santis are here to discuss the biggest and best news in all of MMA. The guys tell us about some of the biggest upcoming matches this summer, as well as the rumors swirling around a possible return for Georges St. Pierre at UFC 213 in New York. Plus, the guys discuss Vitor Belfort’s retirement fight versus Nate Marquardt at UFC 212 in Brazil, Michael Bisping’s choice words for Belfort and Marquardt, and Cris Cyborg appears to have a willing opponent in Invicta FC Champion, Megan Anderson, for UFC 214.

bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with John Wayne Parr, Elias Theodorou, and Michael Johnson! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is the legendary kick boxer, John Wayne Parr @johnwayneparr. Just a few weeks removed from his blistering head-kick KO victory over Nando Calzetta at Bellator Kickboxing 5, we’ll be discussing the huge win in Italy and get his thoughts on making his Bellator debut. While JWP was originally expecting to face Giorgio Petrosyan, you’ll hear the latest on what Parr’s intentions are moving forward with the promotion.

bjpenndotcom - April 26, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with three great guests! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is the legendary John Wayne Parr. Just a few weeks removed from his blistering head-kick KO victory over Nando Calzetta at Bellator Kickboxing 5, we’ll be discussing the huge win in Italy and get his thoughts on making his Bellator debut. While JWP was originally expecting to face Giorgio Petrosyan, you’ll hear the latest on that matchup potentially coming to fruition in the near future and what Parr’s intentions are moving forward with the promotion.

bjpenndotcom - April 19, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another great lineup! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show we are joined by UFC Flyweight Ian McCall. “Uncle Creepy” has been the victim of some seriously bad luck in recent years. Having not fought since January of 2015, McCall has been scheduled to compete numerous times but the MMA Gods have not looked kindly upon his attempts. A string of injuries sustained by himself and/or opponents, or falling ill just days before a fight, nothing seems to give. We’ll get the latest on his possible return to action and if this series of misfortune will deter him from ever fighting again.