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Paige VanZant Thankful For Reebok Deal Despite Peer Backlash
Scott Hernandez - June 11, 2015
Truth! Steven Seagal's Self-Written Script Made Him Cry When He Read It
Scott Hernandez - June 11, 2015
https://youtu.be/y_8qzv0GL64?t=34m42s “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 the likes of Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida the moves they used to finish challengers inside the octagon. “The California Kid” Urijah Faber had the opportunity to sit next to Seagal at a UFC event and recalled a story his manager told him about the Aikido master.
UFC's Leslie Smith Explains How Nate Diaz's Kindness Fueled Her MMA Life
Scott Hernandez - June 11, 2015
Gilbert Melendez Shows Poise In Most Awkward Interview Of All Time -- MUST WATCH!
Scott Hernandez - June 11, 2015
Urijah Faber On The Time A Dwarf Cop "Had It Out For Me"
Scott Hernandez - June 11, 2015
https://youtu.be/y_8qzv0GL64?t=24m1s 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.
Paige VanZant On Life Before The UFC: 'I was broke, pushing my empty car to the gas station'
Scott Hernandez - June 10, 2015
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 hard work paid off in the end.
Top UFC Female Leslie Smith Grateful For UFC Pay, But Hurt By Reebok Deal
Scott Hernandez - June 10, 2015
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 are the days of “Dynamic Fastener” being represented inside the cage.
Velasquez on AKA's Injury Rate: 'We train hard, we spar hard, but it's not just our gym'
BJPENN.COM News - June 10, 2015
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.
Thiago Tavares Training Footage Ahead Of Tonight's UFC Event -- WATCH
BJPENN.COM News - June 6, 2015
Ahead of tonight’s return to the UFC’s Octagon, top lightweight Thiago Tavares takes to Phuket Top Team to hone his striking game.
VanZant: 'Team Alpha Male's A Huge Part Of My Success''
Scott Hernandez - June 6, 2015
Rising UFC star Paige VanZant discusses a host of topics with BJPENN.COM’s Layzie The Savage.
UFC's Leslie Smith Responds To McMann: 'Psssh, I'll Fight Her'
Scott Hernandez - June 6, 2015
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.
Gilbert Melendez: 'I've trained with Ronda Rousey, and she feels like a dude, and that's a compliment'
Scott Hernandez - June 5, 2015
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 in other sports. Now if it comes to heads up MMA, then it becomes a little different. But I see her being able to––if she can take Floyd (Mayweather) to the ground, if she can even body lock him, she has what it takes to pick someone up and throw someone. Throw them like they weigh nothing, she has the potential to do that. I’ve grappled with her and she feels like a dude, and I mean that in like a compliment.”
Gilbert Melendez Media Day -- BJPENN.COM ALL-ACCESS
Scott Hernandez - June 5, 2015
Things pick up for top UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez in the weeks leading up to his highly anticipated matchup against Eddie Alvarez.
The Storm Is Coming! Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez Goes Beast Mode Ahead Of UFC 188 -- WATCH!
Scott Hernandez - June 5, 2015
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.
Championship Mindset -- Cain Velasquez Prepares For UFC 188
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2015
UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces interim title holder Fabricio Werdum in the UFC 188 main event, on June 13.
Melendez: 'If You're down on the scorecards you gotta go for it!'
BJPENN.COM News - May 29, 2015
Gilbert Melendez: "Gonna Bust Eddie Alvarez's *ss Up, Then Celebrate in Mexico"
Scott Hernandez - May 27, 2015
Who Has The Better High Kick, D.C. or Rockhold? -- AKA All Access
Scott Hernandez - May 22, 2015