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BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by an all-star panel of guests this evening.
BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH KENNY FLORIAN (WED. 5:00PM PT)
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by fighting legend, UFC Tonight Host and UFC commentator Kenny Florian to discuss all the latest happenings in the MMA world.
BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH JON ANIK (WED. 5:00PM PT)
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by Ultimate Insider Host and UFC commentator, Jon Anik. The crew anticipates great dialogue with Anik while covering all things UFC & MMA Related.
BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH UFC ON FOX 7's ROGER BOWLING (WED. 5:00PM PT)
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by, Strikeforce import, Roger Bowling.
BJPENN.COM RADIO RETURNS TONIGHT WITH UFC ON FOX 7's DARREN ELKINS (WED. 5:00PM PT)
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
The crew returns tonight in their normal time-slot for an all new episode of BJPENN.COM RADIO. Hosts George Mathews (@GMathewsMMA) and Pedro Carrasco (@LATLPedro) will be joined by, featherweight contender, Darren Elkins as he awaits his showdown with Chad Mendes this weekend on the UFC on FOX 7 card.
VIDEO | Frank Mir: Cormier not the next big thing
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
Frank Mir has been around the block a time or two. In fact, he’s been on top of the mountain and reigned as the UFC heavyweight champion.
VIDEO | Jon Jones: Chael Sonnen Has Done Steroids His Whole Career
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
UFC Tonight’s Kenny Florian and guest analyst Dominick Cruz welcome UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones to the show for an update on his fight with Chael Sonnen at UFC 159.
VIDEO | UFC on FOX 7's Lorenz Larkin: No Fear Of Losing, But Will Do Everything To win
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
While preparing for his UFC on FOX 7 bout against Francis Carmont, Strikeforce import, Lorenz Larkin, talks to our good friend Rick Lee about his UFC debut. Find Rick Lee on youtube HERE.
VIDEO | UFC on FOX 7's Myles Jury: Cruz is like a big brother to me
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
Frank Mir Blames Health On Short Career Of Brock Lesnar
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
Frank Mir’s biggest career rival? I think if you asked the former two-time heavyweight champion, he would emphatically say Brock Lesnar. Mir and Lesnar crossed paths twice, once in Lesnar’s UFC debut where Mir was victorious and another to unify the belts the two men held.
Jon Jones Letting Sonnen Promote Fight, But Trash Talk Won't Help In The Cage
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
Last night UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, stopped by FUEL TV’s ‘UFC Tonight’ to discuss his upcoming title defense against Chael Sonnen. Here is how it went down:
Demian Maia Seeking Welterweight Clash With Nick Diaz
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
Before we get too excited about a showdown between Demian Maia and Nick Diaz, one thing needs to be made clear. Nick Diaz is still retired.
Coach: Pettis To Be The Next Anderson Silva
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
“Oh for sure it’s Anderson Silva. I have huge respect for Anderson Silva. He’s the best all around striker in mixed martial arts. For sure he’s got a good fluid style and he uses the Thai clinch well. This is going to sound arrogant but I think in a few short years, you’re going to see Anthony Pettis looking like Anderson Silva. Anthony is a huge student. He really digs into my mind. He wants to know my old heroes I studied. He wants to know the new school fighters. I just watched a kickboxing event in Cambodia and there’s a 12 hour difference in Thailand and I watch the fights. That’s how much of a combat sports nerd I am. I watch Glory this past weekend, Lion Fights, everything. With the internet I can watch this stuff right away compared to before when I had to trade tapes with my buddies around the world. I can stay on top of all the information and media.”
Jones: Sonnen On Steroids His Whole Career
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
“People know that Chael Sonnen has done steroids throughout his whole career and that’s probably why his testosterone is low now. I don’t think that is the heart or the attitude of a champion, so that’s what I meant when I said he lacks champion’s soul.” While making the promotional rounds for his upcoming title defense against Chael Sonnen at UFC 159, UFC Light-heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones dropped some soundbites off on the ‘UFC Tonight’ set about the fight and the man he is facing.
Frank Mir Believes Training With His Family Close Has Hindered His Career
BJPENN.COM News - April 17, 2013
“It’s because my family’s there, it actually hinders my training. Those last few moments when she’s putting my stuff in my bag or I’m tying my tie, I get that kind of, ‘Why am I doing this?’ Not being with the children, not seeing my wife – it’s funny – I’ve always had a coach who’s always tried to find that spark. I think people have even said that sometimes in fights, I sometimes just don’t show up. I don’t want to miss out on anything and I am missing out on things. I’ve never had to deal with that sacrifice, and who would know that that was the spark?” “I think right now, it’s reinventing myself again and trying to really nail down things I’ve probably been missing my whole career … You know what the true definition of hell is? It’s when you die, you get to meet the person you could have been. People are their greatest enemy. We can just talk ourselves into, ‘Oh, that’s OK, that’s acceptable.’ When there’s another guy in front of me, trying to punch me in the face and take me down, the truth comes out real quick. That’s why I fight. If my mind was not limited by my body, I feel I’d beat everybody in the world. My greatest fear right now is to retire and not have reached my full potential.”
Rashad Evans Shares Gameplan To Defeat Dan Henderson
BJPENN.COM News - April 16, 2013
“With Dan Henderson, there’s no secret, the power of Dan Henderson. He has a huge right hand, and he doesn’t hide it. He goes right after you. He makes sure he lines it up and he lets you know that he’s going to hit you with that big right hand. “But at the same time, he has great takedown defense. He has a wrestling background, so he will get you on the ground and do ground and pound.”
Tate Atop List of TUF 17 Finale Medical Suspensions
Julien Solomita - April 16, 2013
After Faber and Gastelum had their night, a large list of fighters on the TUF 17 Finale card will be sitting out for a little bit due to the medical suspensions issued by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). The list of The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale medical suspensions is below:
TUF 17 Winner, Kelvin Gastelum Planning Drop To 170
BJPENN.COM News - April 16, 2013
“I was sitting in my office one day. And then I saw the (TUF 17 tryouts) ad and I was like, ‘Hey, I guess I’m going to go and tryout, see what happens.’ Because before that I was struggling. I was about ready to quit MMA for a while, and just get another job because obviously I wasn’t doing well financially. I was like, man, if I don’t make it, it’s going to be a while until I’m back in a cage somewhere. Luckily it worked out all in my favor.” …