MMA Podcasts News

Jason Kindschy - October 11, 2017

BJPENN Radio returns tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- Joining us live to start the show is the one and only Eddie Bravo. With Tony Ferguson’s win against Kevin Lee to capture the interim lightweight title over the weekend, Eddie will be giving us his analysis on the performance of his star pupil and what the experience was like for Eddie as a coach. We’ll hear about the emotions and celebration for the Ferguson team after the fight, and of course, what Eddie thinks of the Ferguson vs McGregor match-up. Also, we’ll be breaking down the incredibly stacked Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds tournament slated for November 12th in LA and how he brought this idea from concept to reality. Always a must listen conversation when Bravo hits the microphone!

Jason Kindschy - October 4, 2017

BJPENN Radio is back tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- Our first guest tonight is Bellator heavyweight contender, Matt Mitrione. Following his sensational finish over the legendary Fedor Emelianenko back in June, Matt is the prime candidate to fight for the vacant Bellator strap. We’ll catch up with Mitrione and discuss what’s next for him in his march towards a championship. He’ll give us his thoughts on the debut of Roy Nelson, the addition of Frank Mir to the roster, and what he thinks about the possibility of a heavyweight tournament with the promotion. Plus, much more!

Jason Kindschy - September 27, 2017

BJPENN Radio returns tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more of what you crave! 8:15PM ET- Kicking things off we are joined by former K-1 MAX champ and UFC welterweight turned world-renowned coach, Duane “Bang” Ludwig. Calling us from Holland, we’ll catch up with Duane about his journey of coaching athletes under his Bang Muay Thai system and growing as a martial artist himself. You’ll hear the latest on TJ Dillashaw’s preparation for UFC 217 and the opportunity to reclaim his title agains former teammate Cody Garbrandt. Also, we’ll get Ludwig’s expert opinion and analysis for the stacked card at UFC 217, his thoughts on May-Mac and Conor’s future in boxing, as well as the talk of Ronda Rousey fighting one last time against Cyborg. Always an informative and entertaining conversation with “Bang!”

Jason Kindschy - September 20, 2017

BJPENN Radio is back tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another awesome guest list for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- “Platinum” Mike Perry will be joining us to kick off the show and recap his sensational KO victory over the weekend against Alex Reyes at UFC FN 116. We’ll hear the timeline for Thaigo Alves pulling out of the fight to Alex Reyes becoming the last minute replacement. Also, more about the callout of Robbie Lawler, his well-deserved fight bonus, and the likelihood of becoming a last minute replacement himself if any of the upcoming fights at 170 fall through. What’s next for Perry? Listen to find out!

Jason Kindschy - September 6, 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 the No. 3 Ranked UFC Flyweight, Ray “The Tazmexican Devil” Borg. Just days before the biggest fight of his career we’ll preview Ray’s first attempt at UFC gold as he faces the pound-for-pound best athlete in MMA, Demetrious Johnson. While DJ looks to break the record of most title defenses in UFC history, Borg has his own plans to steal the show and become one the youngest champions at just 24 years of age. You’ll hear why the Jackson/Wink-trained Borg believes he is the one to dethrone “Mighty Mouse” and where he expects to have clear advantages.

Jason Kindschy - August 30, 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 one of Bellator’s surging contenders, undefeated AJ “The Mercenary” McKee. Coming off yet another dominant victory at Bellator 182  over Blair Tugman, the 22 year old phenom officially made history with Fridays performance as he now has the longest win streak in the promotions history with a record of 9-0. We’ll recap AJ’s historic win, discuss the ever-brightening future that lies before him and hear what this future champion has in mind for his next outing.

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.

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 19, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Jorge Masvidal! 8:15PM ET- Our guest tonight is one of MMA’s favorite personalities; Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal. Arguably the realest guy in the UFC today and always entertaining inside and outside the cage, Jorge joins us to discuss who’s next on the ‘Easy Money Tour.’ With a few names in mind, Masvidal will be breaking down the potential match-ups that make the most sense for furthering his ascension to UFC gold. We’ll be getting his perspective on some of this weeks biggest news/controversies, and rest assured knowing Jorge will be fired up and dropping knowledge on tonights episode. “Gamebred” shall also be addressing the heat between Yoel Romero and Michael Bisping and where he stands on the flag calamity both men have engaged in. As a proud Cuban-American himself, one can imagine Masvidal will have an interesting opinion to say the least. All that and much more!

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 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 19, 2017

Robin Black is here to talk Mayweather vs. McGregor and more 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. The Animals are joined by a man who is well known to MMA fans as the former glam rock singer and former Fight Network fight analyst, Robin Black. Black has always been known for his mastery of bringing depth and passion to his analysis and the ability to get to the heart of every fight. Today, our trio discusses the shocking announcement by Mayweather Promotions and the UFC of the finalized date (Aug. 26) for a boxing match between legendary boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., and UFC Lightweight Champion, Conor McGregor. Mayweather (49-0, 26 KO) will be stepping into the boxing ring after nearly two years of off-time, while McGregor will be entering a boxing ring for his very first professional fight. Very few in the world of combat sports were prepared for a deal to be done so soon, and even less expected to see this crossover fight land in the ring in merely two months. One thing is for sure, Mayweather and McGregor have the entire world talking about this monumental matchup and we can only hope this fight is worth the price of admission.

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 - 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 24, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Duane “Bang” Ludwig! 8:15PM ET- Our guest tonight for this streamlined episode is one of the best coaches in MMA today, Duane Ludwig. With the news of Cody Garbrandt likely being unable to defend his title against TJ Dillashaw at UFC 213, we’ll get Duane’s take on the inevitable cancellation of the fight and what options TJ has going forward. Ludwig and Dillashaw have since been campaigning for a super-fight with pound-for-pound king Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, and while UFC president Dana White seems interested in the matchup, it appears the DJ is not so keen on fighting Dillashaw. We’ll be breaking down the potential bout between Dillashaw and Johnson, getting Duane’s take on the portrayal of each respective team on TUF 25 thus far, and we’ll also hear a brief update on Matt Brown. All that and much more from the trainer-extraordinaire!