Exclusive MMA Interviews News

bjpenndotcom - September 17, 2015

Bellator MMA’s ‘King Mo’ Lawal will take part in this Saturday’s one-night, four-man light heavyweight tournament, being held at Bellator’s ‘Dynamite’ event. The tournament will determine the next 205 title challenger and will feature, ‘King Mo’, Phil Davis, Emanuel Newton and Linton Vassell. After the night is over we’ll know which two men will fight for the title next, as the title is on the line in the main event, with current champ Liam McGeary taking on MMA legend Tito Ortiz.

bjpenndotcom - September 17, 2015

MMA legend Tito Ortiz will once again fight for a world title. This Saturday at Bellator ‘Dynamite’ ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ will look to capture the light heavyweight title from the current champ, Liam McGeary. Ortiz is currently riding a two fight win streak, with wins over Stephan Bonnar and former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko.

bjpenndotcom - September 17, 2015

Everyone has an opinion on UFC fighter Nick Diaz’s controversial five year suspension, handed down by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The support for Diaz has been impressive to say the least. Just about every fighter has come out and shown that they think it’s ridiculous that he was given such a harsh punishment. Even UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey took a moment during her big UFC 193 press conference to go off on the NSAC about their decision.

bjpenndotcom - September 17, 2015

On Monday, UFC fighter Nick Diaz was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for five years and fined $165,000. This all came from a drug test from UFC 183, when Diaz fought Anderson Silva, that came back positive for marijuana. However, Diaz’s legal team, at least from this writer’s perspective, provided very sufficient evidence and testimony that showed massive inconsistencies in the three tests results, which were all from different labs. Basically one out of the three showed failed results and the NSAC decided that was the test they wanted to go with, and essentially ignore the other two. So, they handed down a five years suspension, something that really has no precedent. There are no guidelines in place that say he should be given that amount of time. The board basically boiled it down to them feeling disrespected by Diaz, for pleading the fifth and for his past offenses. Fair?

bjpenndotcom - August 27, 2015

[ooyala code=”d5ZWM3dzpy4reEoiRthRc2bDjdl9M2bd” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] AKA’s Luke Rockhold keeps it humble during his day-to-day routine.

BJPENN.COM News - August 22, 2015

[ooyala code=”I1dHUxdzo6frwCehlCI0MIY0mCWc65UA” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] UFC middleweight and upcoming title challenger Luke Rockhold is preparing for his scheduled fight with champ Chris Weidman, which will take place at UFC 194.

BJPENN.COM News - August 19, 2015

[ooyala code=”J5c3UxdzpDWlYbuxxRyJVVXCUwnYxE3R” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] It takes a lot to be considered a world class team in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, but American Kickboxing Academy is just that. With three title fights coming up and a hungry Russian nursing injuries, the stable in San Jose is about as rich as they come. Video shot by BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage.

bjpenndotcom - August 18, 2015

[ooyala code=”BhN2pzdjq4DvLAQssB4FW0UeXja1Ga6P” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”960″ height=”540″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez sits down with BJPENN.COM’S Layzie The Savage to discuss boxing, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. It’s an interesting take from a wrecking machine who prides himself in his own skills as a combat specialist.

bjpenndotcom - August 15, 2015

[ooyala code=”JnN2pzdjrZpujxuEgQynXppOpM74z-6V” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”960″ height=”540″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] During a recent Q & A session former UFC champions BJ Penn and Bas Rutten sit down for a candid discussion, where anything goes.

bjpenndotcom - August 15, 2015

[ooyala code=”lkYTBmdjqZb9Hed69VRKEmRPi9ncaMq4″ player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”640″ height=”360″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Ronda Rousey has taken the UFC torch, once held by several MMA greats, and ran all the way to the mainstream with it.

bjpenndotcom - August 15, 2015

[ooyala code=”AyN2pzdjp7hLHhvzuive45INjaaR9X7t” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”960″ height=”540″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] While Matt Hughes was telling jokes on stage, during July’s UFC Hall-of-fame induction ceremony, BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage was backstage filming BJ Penn’s live reaction.

bjpenndotcom - August 15, 2015

[ooyala code=”s3YzBmdjqVRP1P5p09mRwmp51YTtBpSZ” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”640″ height=”360″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC title challenger Nick Diaz uses his off time to travel and enjoy life.

bjpenndotcom - August 14, 2015

[ooyala code=”F5bDBmdjqOxabPO_PhqqzLgvNojN4CFg” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”640″ height=”360″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Opponentless Nate Diaz isn’t taking his time on the sidelines lightly. The popular UFC lightweight fighter is staying sharp in the gym, waiting his return to the cage.

bjpenndotcom - August 14, 2015

[ooyala code=”ZkODBmdjr7IXwHW3anGoOaPRzP35Gli3″ player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”640″ height=”360″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Awhile back UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was schooling UFC middleweight #1 Contender Luke Rockhold on her signature submission technique, and somehow BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage was there to capture this moment showing the champ submitting the promotion’s most feared 185’er.

bjpenndotcom - August 13, 2015

[ooyala code=”A2N2pzdjreI0CHf5_spzOLMMNiBjNMQ_” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”960″ height=”540″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] The always competitive UFC light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier took on an equally game former UFC champion Frankie Edgar, recently while in Las Vegas, and BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage was there to catch it all unfold.

BJPENN.COM News - August 12, 2015

https://youtu.be/jp749fib69U?t=14m39s Professional fighting is a sport not made for everyone.

bjpenndotcom - August 12, 2015

[ooyala code=”JpN2pzdjqWA8WOLaJwwNHph5i6sCiLAA” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”1280″ height=”720″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] BJ “The Prodigy” Penn was inducted into the UFC hall-of-fame’s Modern Era wing this past July in Las Vegas.

bjpenndotcom - August 12, 2015

[ooyala code=”A0N2pzdjoGMuElfcd7895cVwKLF2_QE_” player_id=”bd214e34cfad476984102de4bf5e8da2″ width=”960″ height=”540″ auto=”true” autoplay=”true”] Once again, BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage delivers candid behind-the-scenes footage of legends of Mixed Martial Arts.