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The Champ: ‘Mendes And Faber Are Bad Match-ups For McGregor’
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw spoke about the Jose Aldo injury news while calling in to Stud Show Radio. The champ said that he hopes it isn’t true and wants to see Aldo fight, but if he can’t go he knows a few guys who could step in and take on Conor McGregor. Chad Mendes […]
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UFC Champ T.J. Dillashaw Believes Jose Aldo Planning To Retire Soon
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw suffered a broken rib while training for his rematch with Renan Barao and had to pull out of the fight, so he knows a thing or two about what featherweight champion Jose Aldo is going through right now. Dillashaw called into Stud Show Radio and talked about the news and […]
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Benavidez: Paige VanZant Is Our Perfect Alpha Female
From the Reebok deal, to his team’s newest star in Paige VanZant, top UFC flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez tells-all to BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage in this brand new interview. Enjoy!
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Cain Velasquez: ‘I Don’t Need To Talk, I’ll Show Werdum What I Can Do’
UFC heavyweight champion of the world Cain Velasquez is ready to go to war against the interim champion Fabricio Werdum, this Saturday in Mexico City. The AKA fighter talked to our own Layzie The Savage about the fight itself and what threats his Brazilian opponent possess . Do I think [Fabricio Werdum] is the most dangerous […]
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Gilbert Melendez: Road To UFC 188 — WATCH NOW!
This Saturday from Mexico City, the sold out UFC 188 event goes down on pay-per-view. With the UFC’s roster of Mexican fighters on full display, Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez stands at the top of the heap in the night’s co-main event. A long-awaited grudge match against former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez awaits Melendez in his […]
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Velasquez: ‘Is Werdum My Most Dangerous Opponent?’ — “I think he can be”
BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage gets UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez to candidly discuss his upcoming opponent, Fabricio Werdum. The two heavyweights collide this weekend in Mexico City. Chad Mendes Strips, Gets VanZant Flustered During Important Interview — WATCH!
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Paige VanZant Thankful For Reebok Deal Despite Peer Backlash
Reebok and the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced a deal toward the end of 2014. Fighters were apprehensive to rejoice and celebrate the deal as details surrounding fighter pay have yet to be revealed; All they knew was they were going to be forbidden from wearing sponsors other than Reebok to the octagon. While the underwhelming […]
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Truth! Steven Seagal’s Self-Written Script Made Him Cry When He Read It
“Master” Seagal will go down in history as one of the most mysterious figures of our sport. While it’s clear that pioneers like Bruce Lee and Royce Gracie paved the way for modern day fighters, Steven Seagal still claims to have an impact on the sport. His track record speaks for itself; He has taught […]
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UFC’s Leslie Smith Explains How Nate Diaz’s Kindness Fueled Her MMA Life
There are moments in a fighter’s career when everything clicks. It could be when they first step onto the mat, or when they make their professional debut. For UFC bantamweight Leslie Smith, her moment was especially memorable as it was veteran Nate Diaz that invited her onto the mat to train. “I had just moved […]
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Gilbert Melendez Shows Poise In Most Awkward Interview Of All Time — MUST WATCH!
Things get strange on the UFC 188 media tour for co-headliner Gilbert Melendez, ahead of this weekend’s pay-per-view event. Is this not the most awkward interview you’ve ever seen? If it’s not please share what is. Shot by BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage. Chad Mendes Strips, Gets VanZant Flustered During Important Interview — WATCH!
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UFC 188’s Cain Velasquez On Why You Keep Your Injuries A Secret — ‘You Fight, You Don’t Disclose’
Fighters often mention that there is never a night where they are walking into the cage feeling 100%. Mixed martial arts is such a physically demanding sport, and if an athlete wants to fight in the UFC, they better be willing to train 110% every sparring session. Manny Pacquiao stepped into the boxing ring in […]
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Urijah Faber On The Time A Dwarf Cop “Had It Out For Me”
Whether it’s Jon Jones with his hit and run incident, or Bellator’s Mike Richman getting busted by the California State Athletic Commission, fighters seem to be having a tough time following the rules. UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber, on the other hand, had a run in with the law in his learning years which was unwarranted. […]
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Paige VanZant On Life Before The UFC: ‘I was broke, pushing my empty car to the gas station’
The regional mixed martial arts scene is filled with hopeful fighters that dream to one day step foot inside the octagon. Some of the biggest stars of the UFC have shared their stories of struggle before they signed with the promotion. UFC strawweight Paige VanZant’s path to the octagon was far from easy, but her […]
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Top UFC Female Leslie Smith Grateful For UFC Pay, But Hurt By Reebok Deal
Toward the end of 2014, the UFC claimed they made a monumental deal for the development of mixed martial arts when they struck an exclusive sponsorship deal with athletic company Reebok. The partnership would lead to Reebok being represented by every fighter on the roster on their way to, and inside of the octagon. Gone […]
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Velasquez on AKA’s Injury Rate: ‘We train hard, we spar hard, but it’s not just our gym’
UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is no stranger to being injured, but the UFC champ fights on, and faces a formidable opponent in interim champion Fabricio Werdum in this weekend’s UFC 188 main event. In this new clip from BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage, the UFC Heavyweight champion discusses AKA’s training methods, and the injuries that […]
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Melendez: ‘Eddie Alvarez And I Are The Perfect Recipe For FOTY’
UFC lightweight and former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez is looking forward to his scrap with former Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez. During recent media obligations to promote the fight Melendez acknowledges that it’s a fight many people have been wanting to see for a long time now, with both men being former champions in other organizations. […]
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Thiago Tavares Training Footage Ahead Of Tonight’s UFC Event — WATCH
Ahead of tonight’s return to the UFC’s Octagon, top lightweight Thiago Tavares takes to Phuket Top Team to hone his striking game. And it looks like it’s working! Thiago has only dropped one contest since 2011, and it came via the UFC’s top contender, Khabib Nurmagomedov. He returns to action in June, in New Orleans. […]
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VanZant: ‘Team Alpha Male’s A Huge Part Of My Success”
Rising UFC star Paige VanZant discusses a host of topics with BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage. Watch, and get caught up! WATCH! Gilbert Melendez Trains For Eddie Alvarez, And Looks Scary!
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UFC’s Leslie Smith Responds To McMann: ‘Psssh, I’ll Fight Her’
The dangerous Team Cesar Gracie trained Leslie Smith responds to former UFC title challenger Sara McMann’s call out of the entire female bantamweight roster. She also talks fighter pay, and more. Shot by our own, Layzie The Savage. WATCH! Gilbert Melendez Trains For Eddie Alvarez, And Looks Scary!
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Gilbert Melendez: ‘I’ve trained with Ronda Rousey, and she feels like a dude, and that’s a compliment’
With personal insight into the skill set of UFC champion Ronda Rousey, UFC 188’s Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez talks about the sport’s biggest star while on the road handling his media obligations. “I think Ronda has the potential to beat many athletes, many men athletes. Not just your normal men, but men who are successful […]
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Undefeated! Drakkar Klose, Staying Grounded In One Of MMA’s ‘Super Camps’
On Saturday June 6th Undefeated lightweight Drakkar Klose steps into the ring for the Rage in the Cage 178 event. I was able to conduct a phone interview with the promising MMA LAB fighter. A former high school and collegiate wrestler Klose hopes to make a big impact this weekend and continue his climb […]
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Gilbert Melendez Media Day — BJPENN.COM ALL-ACCESS
Things pick up for top UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez in the weeks leading up to his highly anticipated matchup against Eddie Alvarez. Watch Melendez vs. Alvares on pay-per-view, next Saturday, as part of the UFC 188 main card. Video shot by BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage. WATCH! Gilbert Melendez Trains For Eddie Alvarez, And Looks Scary!
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The Storm Is Coming! Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez Goes Beast Mode Ahead Of UFC 188 — WATCH!
BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage gets us an all-access pass to the UFC 188 training camp of top UFC lightweight Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez, ahead of his upcoming fight against Eddie Alvarez. UFC 188 takes place next Saturday on pay-per-view. BJPENN.COM ALL-ACCESS! UFC 188 – Gilbert Melendez Media Day! — WATCH!
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Championship Mindset — Cain Velasquez Prepares For UFC 188
UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces interim title holder Fabricio Werdum in the UFC 188 main event, on June 13. While we wait for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon, check out the latest Layzie The Savage special feature, and get a glimpse at what it takes to be the UFC’s heavyweight champion of […]
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Melendez: ‘If You’re down on the scorecards you gotta go for it!’
Have you ever watched a fight and wondered why a fighter who is clearly down on the scorecards isn’t doing much to push or go for a finish? Well in a recent interview with BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage, UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez gives his thoughts on the matter and says it’s unfortunately just how some […]
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Gilbert Melendez Looking Forward To ‘Punching Someone In The Face’
UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez is set to go to war with former Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez in Mexico City. ‘El Nino’ talked with BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage about his upcoming fight and what he plans on accomplishing. “I’m gonna bust Eddie Alvarez’s ass up and celebrate in Mexico,” said the smiling Melendez.“I think it’s a […]
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Gilbert Melendez: “Gonna Bust Eddie Alvarez’s *ss Up, Then Celebrate in Mexico”
BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage catches up with top ranked UFC lightweight fighter, Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez ahead of his highly anticipated matchup against Eddie Alvarez. The two top lightweights will finally come face-to-face on June 13, as part of the UFC 188 main card. Who Has The Better High Kick, D.C. or Rockhold? — AKA […]
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Who Has The Better High Kick, D.C. or Rockhold? — AKA All Access
Ahead of this weekend’s UFC 187 main event, UFC light-heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier keeps it light in the gym, and BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage was there to capture more AKA ALL ACCESS! Enjoy! The 209 Stays Ready! Nate Diaz Beats This Heavy Bag Like It Stole From Him — WATCH!