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Colby Covington on ATT Departure: ‘My Brand Was Being Held Back’
Colby Covington has never been one to hold his tongue, no matter the consequences. With that considered, it should have not come as a surprise when the former interim UFC welterweight champ parted ways with American Top Team. Having been at odds with several of ATT’s top talents, it seemed like only a matter of […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 130 // Colby Covington | Josh Emmett
Colby Covington returns to the show with yet another cannot-miss conversation. Following his departure from American Top Team, Colby Covington Inc. was born and so begins another chapter of the former interim champions career. Colby gives us the details on what led to him parting ways with ATT and how his exit reignited bad blood […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 129 // Mark Hunt | Jim Miller
Mark Hunt returns to the show to give us an update on the status of his competitive career and reaffirm his mission to bring about fair treatment of UFC athletes. “The Super Samoan” has not been in competition since leaving the UFC in 2018, and says that his ongoing legal battle with the company has […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep 128 // Cung Le | Sunny Singh
Cung Le joins the show in the wake of multiple UFC athletes calling foul in regards to how they have been treated and compensated by the company. Cung has long been an outspoken voice for change in the world of MMA and is part of a class-action lawsuit against the UFC as well as […]
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VIDEO | Henry Cejudo Details Psychedelic Journey With Mike Tyson
“Problems will disappear as darkness disappears with the onset of light.” -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi The human mind is incredibly powerful. What is actually achievable through belief in oneself is invariably witnessed in the realm of competition, and ever more so in combat sports. We all battle with internal demons. But since athletes are typically viewed […]
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BJ Penn Video Blog | Tending the Taro Patches
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”571135″ player=”20625″ title=”Waipio Valley Tending the Taro Patches” duration=”314″ description=”BJ Penn tending to the taro patches in Waipio Valley” uploaddate=”2020-05-19 18:46:48″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/571135_t_1589914042.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/571135.mp4″”] In this episode of BJ Penn’s Video Blog, “The Prodigy” gives us an inside look into his taro farm in Waipio Valley. Waipio Valley, much like most of the island […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 127 // EKIC Founders
EKIC or Extreme Kumite International Championships is an all-new and innovative promotion focused on bringing authentic martial arts competition to combat sports fans around the globe. Revolutionary in their approach, the founders of EKIC aim to give combat sports athletes every opportunity available to them all under one roof, while also prioritizing fair pay to […]
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BJJ with BJ: Omoplata
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”531879″ player=”20625″ title=”BJJ with BJ Omaplata” duration=”89″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates the Omaplata” uploaddate=”2020-03-18 18:08:58″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/531879_t_1584554958.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/531879.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” gives technique tips for successfully executing an omoplata. “I want to put weight on my leg, pull him towards this side, hold his hip, and then come up […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 126 // Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten returns to the show to preview some of the upcoming action in the combat sports world and discuss what’s next for some of MMA’s biggest names. Being a UFC Hall of Famer, former UFC heavyweight champ, and former multiple-time King of Pancrase, “El Guapo” always gives an interesting perspective on he current MMA […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 125 // Israel Adesanya | John Wayne Parr
Israel Adesanya joins the show for a quick but entertaining conversation. Having taken the combat sports world by storm on his meteoric rise to super-stardom, “Stylebender” has become a popular target for many of MMA’s biggest names. While solely focused on defending his middleweight crown in early summer opposite Paulo Costa, Adesanya is confident in […]
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BJJ with BJ: Go to the Back Transition Drill
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”531901″ player=”20625″ title=”BJJ with BJ Go To Back Transition Drill” duration=”25″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates back and forth back transitions” uploaddate=”2020-03-18 18:40:18″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/531901_t_1584556840.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/531901.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” shows a drill for transitioning to an opponents back. “Go thirty seconds slow and then ten seconds fast.” BJJ with BJ […]
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BJJ with BJ: Get Up Drill
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”531905″ player=”20625″ title=”BJJ with BJ Get Up Drill” duration=”41″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates a “get up drill”” uploaddate=”2020-03-18 18:45:07″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/531905_t_1584557118.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/531905.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” demonstrates a fast paced drill for getting off the mat and back to your feet. “Since getting up straight is so slow, I’m going […]
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BJJ with BJ: Knee On Belly Drill
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”531935″ player=”20625″ title=”Knee On Belly Drill” duration=”18″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates “Knee on Belly Drill”” uploaddate=”2020-03-18 19:49:54″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/531935_t_1584560999.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/531935.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” demonstrates a quick drill for the knee on belly position. “Knee on belly. Bang bang, as fast as I want.” BJJ with BJ is our ongoing […]
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BJJ with BJ: Pass Guard Toro Ando Drill
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”531945″ player=”20625″ title=”BJJ with BJ Pass Guard Toro Ando Drill” duration=”29″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates “Pass Guard Toro Ando Drill”.” uploaddate=”2020-03-18 20:07:59″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/531945_t_1584562085.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/531945.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” demonstrates the Toro Ando drill for passing an opponents guard. “This is a good drill you can do to practice passing […]
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BJJ with BJ: Step Through The Passage Drill
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”531983″ player=”21002″ title=”BJJ with BJ Step Through The Passage Drill ” duration=”30″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates “Step Through The Passage Drill “” uploaddate=”2020-03-18 23:38:19″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/531983_t_1584574708.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/531983.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” shows a simple yet effective drill to help develop guard passing. “Watch how I post my hand here. The […]
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BJJ with BJ: Guillotine Pass to Side Control
[brid autoplay=”true” video=”553535″ player=”21002″ title=”BJJ with BJ Guillatine Pass To Side Control Drill” duration=”45″ description=”BJ Penn demonstrates “Guillotine Pass To Side Control Drill”” uploaddate=”2020-04-26 18:53:03″ thumbnailurl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/thumb/553535_t_1587927199.png” contentUrl=”https://cdn.brid.tv/live/partners/15717/sd/553535.mp4″”] In this segment of BJJ with BJ, “The Prodigy” demonstrates how to properly pass from an opponents guillotine attempt to side control. This technique is the most common […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 124 // Valentina Shevchenko | Johnny Walker
Valentina Shevchenko returns to recap her dominant over Kaitlyn Chookagian and discuss her future as the flyweight queen. While we did speak to Valentina prior to the announcement that she’ll face Joanne Calderwood at UFC 250, Shevchenko gave us her thoughts on several potential contenders to her championship going forward. “The Bullet” gives her reaction […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 123 // Colby Covington | Brian Kelleher | Curtis Blaydes
Colby Covington has returned to the media spotlight following his closely contested loss to current welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. Colby kicks off this episode with his usual venomous verbiage and discusses a multitude of topics. We’ll get his thoughts on the fight against Usman and why he believes an immediate rematch should happen. Colby Covington also […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 122 // Colby Covington | Al Iaquinta
Colby Covington returns to address the title situation regarding Kamaru Usman, and respond to Jorge Masvidal’s verbal assault from earlier this week. Covington was expected to face Usman at UFC 244 in November at Madison Square Garden following his dominate performance against Robbie Lawler. However, after being offered the fight with an unappealing payday attached, […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 121 // Colby Covington | Jim Miller
Colby Covington is back to drop verbal bombs and continue his tirade in pursuit of the welterweight title. Following an incredibly dominant win against Robbie Lawler in New Jersey over the weekend, Covington has adjusted full focus on a looming showdown with Kamaru Usman. Lawler of course was a matchup that many believed would be […]
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BJPENN.COM Ep. 120 // Valentina Shevchenko | Arjan Bhullar | Zoila Frausto
Valentina Shevchenko joins us to preview her upcoming title defense on August 10th in Uruguay against Liz Carmouche. Following her sensational KO victory against Jessica Eye at UFC 238, Shevchenko hopes to keep that momentum and deliver another finish for the South American fans. We’ll get Valentina’s thoughts on Liz as an opponent, and the […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 119 // Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal returns to the show following what many are calling the greatest knockout in UFC history. With all the animosity built up between Masvidal and Ben Askren leading into fight week at UFC 239, there was no question that “Gamebred” had bad intentions for his opponent. However, the spectacular result of a record-breaking flying-knee […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 118 // Colby Covington | Dan Lambert | Juan Archuleta
Colby Covington returns following the announcement that he will face former teammate Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC FN 156 in Newark, New Jersey on August 3rd. “Chaos” explains why he agreed to take this bout after several failed campaigns to fight Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. Widely considered […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 117 // Valentina Shevchenko | Jorge Masvidal | Eddie Alvarez | Alex Volkanovski
Valentina Shevchenko returns to recap her incredible performance at UFC 238 against Jessica Eye. With what many consider a front-runner for KO of the Year, the “Bullet” further cemented her place as one of the pound-for-pound best. We’ll discuss the victory in depth, hear Valentina’s reaction to receiving a congratulatory phone call from the president […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 116 // Colby Covington | Gilbert Burns | Lance Palmer | Angela Magana | Jeremy Kennedy | Juan Adams | Bobby Moffett
Colby Covington is back to bring some ‘Chaos’ and discuss a plethora of topics. He’ll give us the latest developments on the inevitable showdown against Kamaru Usman and detail why he believes Kamaru is taking a page out of Tyron Woodley’s playbook. We’ll also hear Colby’s thoughts on some big upcoming fights at welterweight, what […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 115 // Rich Franklin | Ray Cooper III & Zane Kamaka | John Howard
Rich Franklin returns following the announcement that the former UFC middleweight champion will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for 2019. ‘Ace’ joins legendary athletes such as Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, and Bas Rutten in the HOF’s pioneer wing. Rightfully so as Franklin was ahead of the curve with his approach to training […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 114 // Al Iaquinta | Josh Emmett | Juan Adams
Al Iaquinta returns to catch up and preview his upcoming showdown against Donald Cerrone on May 4th in Ottawa. In his last appearance on the show, ‘Ragin’ Al was still vocally upset with the UFC and the direction of his MMA career. Since then of course, the Long Island real estate mogul has settled his […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 113 // Artem Lobov | Dominick Reyes
Artem Lobov returns to preview his upcoming bareknuckle boxing debut against Jason Knight at BKFC5 on April 6th. Lobov requested his release from the UFC earlier this year after receiving some lucrative offers from other promotions and not being able to get the matchups he was hoping for with the company. Subsequently, BKFC made Artem […]