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Colby Covington is back to discuss his ongoing battle with the UFC brass that began following the promotions decision to snub ”Chaos” the next title shot against longtime arch-nemesis Tyron Woodley. Pulling no punches as the per the norm with Covington, we’ll go in depth and give him the floor to speak on the situation. TJ Dillashaw returns to preview his showdown this weekend against Henry Cejudo in Brooklyn as he attempts to further cement his legacy as the P4P best and capture a second title. We’ll get an update on the weight cut down to 125, hear how TJ is approaching the matchup against Cejudo, and his plan to pursue a third title on a quest for glory. Bobby Moffett joins us to recap his successful UFC debut back in November against Chas Skelly, and discuss the controversy surrounding the stoppage. We’ll also get “The Wolfman’s” thoughts on the division, who he has on his radar for a sophomore outing with the promotion, and how he stacks up against the elite at featherweight. Dominick Reyes

Colby Covington returns to the show to give us some in-depth perspective on the recent uncertainty in the UFC’s welterweight division as much has unfolded in the past week. Colby’s arch-nemisis, Tyron Woodley, has publicly stated that Covington will be his next opponent and UFC president Dana White has echoed the same sentiment that this matchup is in the works. However, following the report that Covington and Woodley’s inevitable showdown was being targeted for UFC 233 in January, there’s been strange events that have lead the MMA community to believe otherwise. UFC 233 in Anaheim was abruptly canceled last week, and fellow welterweight Kamaru Usman put out a photo of an alleged bout agreement between himself and Woodley. Conspiracy or not, Covington has a lot to say about the situation in what has to be his most candid interview to date. We’ll cover it all with “Chaos.” Valentina Shevchenko closes out this episode following her impressive win over Joanna Jedrzejcyk to capture the UFC’s women flyweight ti

Eddie Alvarez joins us for an in-depth conversation regarding his recent move to ONE Championship. “The Underground King” discusses his reasoning for parting ways with the UFC, his goal of capturing every major title in MMA, and how moving to a company with the values of ONE Championship is like a breath of fresh air. We’ll also get Eddie’s thoughts on potential matchups, the upcoming lightweight tournament, moving up in weight under the company’s hydration protocol, breaking into new markets, and all that means for expanding his already well-known brand. Alberto Del Rio joins us for a lengthy and incredibly entertaining conversation. The former WWE champ transitioned to MMA promotion when he became the president of Combate Americas, helping to build the promotion one of the largest in North America. While Alberto enjoys his position within the company, the lust for competition has led to an announcement that he will be making a comeback to MMA in 2019. We’ll discuss the continued growth and success of Com

Juan Archuleta returns to preview his showdown against Jeremy Spoon at Bellator 210 in Thackersville, Oklahoma this Friday. Still undefeated since joining the promotion, “The Spaniard” looks to put on another great performance and show the world why he is more than ready to prove himself against the elite in the division. With big plans ahead for 2019 and beyond, we’ll discuss Archuleta’s continued campaign for titles in multiple weight classes, and who he plans to face after dispatching Spoon on Friday. We’ll also get Juan’s take on upcoming matchups featuring his teammates at the Treigning Lab, and much more. Ray Cooper III joins us with little over a month to go before the fight of his career as he looks to capture the inaugural PFL welterweight championship and walk away with a million dollar cash prize. We’ll discuss the matchup against Magomed Magomedkerimov and why “Bradda Boy” believes the Russian doesn’t stand a chance. We’ll also hear Ray’s plans for the cash prize should he be victorious and wha

Demetrious Johnson joins us to have an in-depth discussion regarding his UFC departure and subsequent signing with ONE Championship. The pound-for-pound king will give us the inside scoop as to how this deal got done, his thoughts on the challenges he faces against an entirely new roster of opponents, and why Demetrious believes his talents will be far better appreciated by the Asian fans. You’ll also hear the latest on his involvement with ONE Championship’s pursuance of the E-Sports market, his reaction to the UFC’s dissolving the flyweight division, and a whole lot more from “Mighty Mouse.” Yancy Medeiros returns to give an update on the rib injury that forced him out of a highly-anticipated scrap against Mike Perry back in July at UFC 226, and the disappointment he felt not being able to compete and show his dramatic improvements as a martial artist. Having recently announced that he’s headed back down to lightweight, Yancy explains his reasoning behind the move to 155, his confidence against any of th

Colby Covington returns to the show and brings the heat as usual. We’ll get an update on the inevitable fight with Tyron Woodley and hear when Colby expects the title-unification bout to go down. “Chaos” also gives us a lengthy response to recent callouts by UFC signee Ben Askren, his thoughts on the return of Jon Jones and the matchup against Alexander Gustafson, the fate of Khabib Nurmagomedov, other possible matchups after Woodley, and Colby’s eventual transition to WWE. Yet another must-listen interview from the champ! Mike Perry joins us to recap his submission loss to Donald Cerrone over the weekend, and give us an update on the condition of his arm. While he was unsuccessful against "Cowboy" in Denver, “Platinum” is more than gracious in defeat and plans to use this setback as motivation to continue evolving in all facets of MMA. Going so far as to say he intends on getting his blackbelt in BJJ. We’ll discuss his plans moving forward and hear why he remains both positive and grateful following this

Bibiano Fernandes returns to preview his upcoming title defense against Kevin Belingon at ONE: Heart of the Lion in Singapore on November 9th. Fernandes was forced to take time off following a foot injury and Belingon was able to capture the interim title in Bibiano’s absence. Now “The Flash” looks to remind the world why he is the rightful champion and dispatch Belingon for a second time in this highly-anticipated rematch. We’ll also discuss Bibiano’s longtime friend and training partner Demetrious Johnson’s move to ONE Championship, and why Fernandes believes that the Asian market is the best place for “Mighty Mouse.” Garry Tonon joins us to discuss his upcoming fight which also takes place on November 9th in Singapore at ONE: Heart of the Lion. Tonon transitioned from BJJ competition to MMA full time last year and this marks his third outing as a professional fighter in under 8 months. We’ll discuss the matchup against Sung Jong Lee, Garry’s continued evolution as a well-rounded MMA athlete, his immedia

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! Dominick Reyes returns to recap his impressive win over Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 229. We’ll discuss the walk-off finish, how confident Reyes was that OSP wasn’t going to continue, what matchups in the top 5 make the most sense, and why it’s just a matter before "The Devastator” captures UFC gold. Juan Adams joins us to discuss his promising future in combat sports. As the biggest heavyweight prospect we've seen in some time, Juan already possesses the mindset of a champion and plans to bring new excitement to the division of giants. We’ll hear why “The Kraken” believes there’s only a few challenging matchups in the rankings, and how he plans to be an active champion. Kevin Belingon will preview his title-unification showdown against Bibiano Fernandes at ONE: Heart of the Lion on November 9th in Singapore. We’ll discuss the adjustments needed to defeat Bibiano in the rematch, why ONE Championship continues to impress on the worldwide stage, and how “The Silencer” inte

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! We kick things off with ONE Championship superstar and current atom-weight champ, “Unstoppable” Angela Lee. Looking to make history on November 9th as she attempts to move up and win a second title at straw-weight, we’ll be previewing ONE: Heart of the Lion with Angela and breaking down the matchup against Xion Jing Nan. Being one of the most marketable figures in the sport today, we’ll also discuss the pressures of superstardom and why Lee believes that she can help bring ONE Championship to Western audiences. Closing out this episode we are joined by our good friend, Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal. Following a 13-week appearance on the Latin reality-TV show Exatlón, Masvidal is now back in the real world and he’s hungry to compete. Having offered to step in for Dustin Porier on short notice to face Nate Diaz at UFC 230, “Gamebred” has his sights on the biggest matchups possible as he looks to restore “law and order” in the sport through unbridled violence and heart. We’l

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! First up on this stacked episode is ONE Championship middleweight and light-heavyweight title holder, Aung La N Sang. “The Burmese Python” has captivated the hearts and minds of the people in his native Myanmar, and on October 26 he looks to continue his quest for excellence against Mohammed Karaki. We’ll discuss the matchup, the pressures of being a true hero to his countrymen, and his plans to become one of the greatest MMA athletes in history. No. 5 ranked UFC welterweight and former title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Following a controversial decision loss to Darren Till back in May, Thompson has been rehabbing an injury sustained in the fight but now targets a return to action. We’ll recap the fight with Till, discuss a possible matchup against Robbie Lawler, the current title picture at 170, and more. UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw returns to look back on his dominant victory over heated rival Cody Garbrandt in August at UFC 227 and discuss what

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! This episode kicks off with No. 5 ranked bantamweight in the UFC and one of the hungriest guys in the division, Jimmie Rivera. “El’ Terror” returns to the show to recap his win over John Dodson at UFC 228 and discuss what’s next as he continues on his quest towards UFC gold. We’ll hear his thoughts on the landscape of the division, the potential Dillashaw vs Cejudo matchup, Garbrandt, Cruz, and a whole lot more. Closing out this episode is American Kickboxing Academy head coach and founder, Javier Mendez. With just under a week until Khabib and Conor throw down at UFC 229, Javier is going to give us the scoop on how Nurmagomedov’s camp, his thoughts on the pre-fight press conference, the mental warfare being attempted by McGregor, and of course his prediction for the fight. Stay tuned every week for more of what you crave! Be sure to subscribe and share! PODCASTS // YouTube iTunes Stitcher TuneIn

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! This episode kicks off with TUF Alumni and current UFC strawweight, Amanda Bobby Cooper. “ABC” returns to the show to preview her upcoming bout with Ashley Yoder at UFC Denver on November 10th. Amanda will break down the matchup, discuss the importance for both athletes to get back in the win column, and how excited she is to be involved with arguably one of the best events this year. We’ll also recap her loss to Mackenzie Dern, hear Cooper’s thoughts on the divisional landscape, and much more. Next up we are joined one of the hottest prospects in the sport and current Bellator rising star, Aaron Pico. Set to face Leandro High at Bellator 206 this Saturday in San Jose, Pico looks to continue building his resume with another impressive win. We’ll preview the matchup, discuss the continued building of his brand as he approaches super-stardom, and all the praise Pico receives from his colleagues and teammates. Closing out this episode is one of the baddest men competing

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! We kick things off with DWTNCS winner Bobby “The Wolfman” Moffett. Following a successful appearance on the show, Bobby has been slated to make his UFC debut November 10th in Denver against Chas Skelly. We’ll discuss the matchup, Bobby’s background as a martial artist, his plan to make waves at 145 pounds, and how he intends to add yet another d’arce choke to his record at UFC FN 139 Next up we are joined by former RFA champion and current UFC light-heavyweight, Devin Clark. “Brown Bear” returns to the show following the announcement that he would be facing Aleksander Rakic at UFC 231 on December 8th in Toronto. We’ll catch up with the newlywed Clark, get his thoughts on the matchup, and hear why he believes he needs to make a big statement in this fight. Closing out this episode we are joined by No. 10 ranked welterweight in the UFC, Santiago Ponzinibbio. Now fully recovered from an injury that has kept him out for almost a year, Santiago is eager to prove himself wo

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! Returning this week is the brash and outspoken “American Winning Machine,” Colby Covington. Following Tyron Woodley’s successful title defense at UFC 228, “Chaos” is ready to stake his claim as the best welterweight in the world and unify the titles against his arch rival. We’ll get Colby’s thoughts on Tyron’s performance, the inevitability of the two men squaring off, the likelihood of being on the MSG card in November, the Snoop Dogg drama, and much more as always. Stay tuned every week for more of what you crave! Be sure to subscribe and share! PODCASTS // YouTube iTunes Stitcher TuneIn

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! Our guest for this episode is the one and only Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia. An athlete who always left his heart and soul in the cage every time he fought and a warrior that gave us some of the most entertaining scraps in MMA history. Following the news that Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone would be parting ways with JacksonWink and some scathing accusations against the coaching staff, Cerrone became the target for verbal attacks by former teammates such as Diego Sanchez. Being that Leonard is incredibly close with “Cowboy,” Garcia felt compelled to defend his longtime friend and challenge Diego to a bare knuckle boxing match. In his first interview since retiring from MMA back in 2014, “Bad Boy” Garcia gives us his perspective on the situation and explains why he will no longer associate himself with the JacksonWink team. Also, the fan-favorite slugger makes a big announcement regarding his future in combat sports and why he feels this next chapter of fighting was tailor-made fo

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! We kick things off with head coach and founder of the American Kickboxing Academy, Javier Mendez. Grooming talented athletes into champions for over a decade, Javier is undoubtedly one of MMA’s most passionate coaches. We’ll talk shop with Mendez and get his take on several of his star pupils. You’ll hear an update on the future of Cain Velasquez, Luke Rockhold’s relationship with AKA, Daniel Cormier’s plans before retirement, and much more. Then 12th ranked UFC light-heavyweight Dominick Reyes returns to discuss his recently announced matchup against Ovince St. Preux at UFC 229 on October 6th in Las Vegas. The undefeated Reyes had been campaigning for a fight with OSP following his win at UFC Chile back in May and now the Cobra Kai student has received his wish. We’ll get “The Devastator’s” take on the importance of this opportunity, competing on the biggest card of the year, and a friendly challenge he’s made towards Conor McGregor. Closing out this episode we are join

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! The show returns with one of our favorite guests, “Platinum” Mike Perry. The fan-favorite knockout artist joins us to recap his victory over Paul Felder last month at UFC 226 and preview his upcoming showdown against Donald Cerrone at UFC FN 139 in Denver, Colorado on November 10th. We’ll get his thoughts on the matchup and fighting a guy he respects in Cerrone. You’ll also hear some interesting news on what seems to be Donald’s inevitable departure from the Jackson-Wink team, how “Platinum” continues to evolve as a martial artist, the outcome of the sparring session with Darren Till, and why he loves his new Ducati. All that and much more! Stay tuned every week for more of what you crave! Be sure to subscribe and share! PODCASTS // iTunes Stitcher TuneIn

BJPENN.COM Radio is back, Penn Nation! We kick off this episode with arguably the most talented prospect awarded a contract from DWTNCS, Alonzo Menifield. Finishing his last opponent in just 8 seconds, Alonzo now hopes to make his UFC debut in October. We’ll recap the victory that landed him a contract, discuss what matchups make the most sense for his debut, and how he plans to build momentum towards the title quickly. Next up, Bellator bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell joins to show to preview his upcoming showdown with Noad Lahat at Bellator 204 next weekend. We’ll preview the matchup against Lahat, discuss the decision to move up in weight, Darrion’s ambitions to be a two-division champ before years end, and who he believes will emerge as the next contender for his 135 pound strap. Then our good friend and martial arts mastermind Duane Ludwig returns to help us breakdown the impressive first round victory by his star pupil TJ Dillashaw over the weekend at UFC 227. We’ll get Duane’s technical expertis

BJPENN.COM Radio is back again, Penn Nation! This episode features a hungry and incredibly talented young prospect in the UFC’s welterweight division, Vicente Luque. At just 26 years old, “The Silent Assassin” has already amassed a 6-2 record in one of the sports toughest divisions, and after scoring an impressive first-round knockout over Chad Laprise in his last outing, Vicente now looks to challenge himself against the elite. We’ll discuss possible future matchups, his respectful call-out of Carlos Condit, his marketability as an athlete, and his resemblance to a young Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. All that and much more! Stay tuned every week for more of what you crave! Be sure to subscribe and share! PODCASTS // YouTube iTunes Stitcher TuneIn

BJPENN.COM Radio is back again, Penn Nation! We kick things off with a young and surging prospect in the UFC’s bantamweight division, Ricardo Ramos. Following a spectacular spinning back elbow knockout win in his last outing, Ramos looks to make it 3-0 in the UFC as he faces Kyung Ho Kang next Saturday at UFC 227. We’ll preview the matchup, get Ricardo’s official prediction, learn about his background as a martial artist, and his goals in the sport. At just 22 years old, Ricardo has BIG potential and is definitely a guy to watch! Then to close out the show, we have a conversation of epic proportions with the “New York Bad Ass” himself, Phil Baroni. The MMA community was caught by surprise when a fight between Baroni and Chris Leben had been signed for an upcoming Bare Knuckle Boxing event in October. We’re going to get the scoop on how this deal got made, Phil’s thoughts on the matchup, and why he believes this could be the beginning of a resurgence for his MMA career. We’ll also pick his brain on