The sport of Mixed Martial Arts is well on its way to mainstream acceptance. With that kind of notoriety comes a culture, a culture influenced by the sport, its athletes and all the personalities that support it.

With so many random items kicking off here and there throughout each week, I find that now there is a place for a weekly, or perhaps bi-weekly column that summarizes all the comical and inspirational news pieces and clips spread throughout the world that haven’t exactly met my requirement for being newsworthy as an independent feature here on BJPENN.COM.

However, combined they are pure gold and as such, here is the latest installment if “This Week In MMA Culture”
 
 
Jon Jones NFL halftime commercial:
 
 

 
 
Mike Easton goes nuts right before his UFC on FX 1 fight:
 
 

 
 
Here is some behind the scenes Nick Diaz:
 
 

 
 
Jon Jones doesn’t take kindly to ESPN’s jokes:
 
 

 
 
Charlie Brenneman blogs through his UFC on FX 1 fight day victory:
 
 

 
 
Here is the UFC Undisputed 3 Evans vs. Davis simulation:
 
 

 
 
Pat Barry shows you what he “F’in” hates:
 
 

 
 
This is how Australians welcome the UFC’s flyweights:
 
 

http://youtu.be/-4QxlZT_fE8

 
 
George Roop blogs about his UFC on Fox 2 fight – Tells cub to pack a pillow:
 
 

 
 
Ronda Rousey appears on G4′s attack of the show – looking good as always:
 
 

http://youtu.be/RSvoUBeoAaI

 
 
Awesome documentary trailer for “The History of MMA” **Must watch:
 
 

 
 
King Mo on Chael Sonnens favorite news show admitting to steroids… sort of:
 
 

 
 
Would you rather? Megan Fox or Mike Tyson:
 
 

 
 
More from Jeff Monson the anarchist:
 
 

 
 
The Skull blaster is the latest in fight training tech. Check it out:
 
 

 
 
Joe Rogan on the Rosie O’Donnell show:
 
 

Joe Rogan on Stepfatherhood

UFC commentator and Fear Factor host Joe Rogan has three children—including his 15-year-old stepdaughter. Watch as he opens up about what it means to be a co-parent of a teenager and why he says his stepdaughter is awesome.

Rosie’s Favorite UFC Fighter

You may not know it, but Rosie’s a big fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Watch as she discusses her favorite fighter, Urijah Faber, and find out how Joe Rogan became a UFC commentator.

Joe Rogan on How He Protected Himself Against Childhood Bullies

UFC commentator Joe Rogan says he started studying martial arts as a child because he was tired of being bullied at school. Watch as he tells Rosie about his experiences as a child and the long-term benefits of studying martial arts.

Joe Rogan Signs Rosie’s Wall

Joe Rogan signs Rosie’s wall after the show and talks about getting bumped at comedy shows early in his career.

 
 
Ronda Rousey photo shoot with Showtime:
 
 

 
 
Arriany Celeste looking amazing in this photo shoot – behind the scenes video included:
 
 

 
 
And here is Ms. Palmer in her first appearance on our MMA Culture feature:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

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