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BJPENN.COM Radio returns tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more awesome guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- First up, arguably the biggest winner from UFC 214 over the weekend, Volkan "No Time" Oezdemir. After dispatching the very dangerous Jimi Manuwa in less than a minute, Volkan is calling for a crack at the Jon Jones or a title eliminator against Alexander Gustafson. We'll recap the huge win, get his take on the triumphant return of Jon Jones, and discuss what his next move will be as he continues blazing a trail towards the light-heavyweight crown. 8:40PM ET- Next we'll be joined by the incredibly entertaining and outspoken, "Platinum" Mike Perry. He'll be breaking down the recently announced scrap between himself and UFC veteran Thiago Alves at UFC FN 116 in Pittsburgh next month. Following his elbow knockout decimation of Jake Ellenberger in April, Perry is excited to compete against another knockout artist and some he's been a fan of in Alves. Plus, we'll be getting into

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. 8:40PM ET- Our second guest for tonights show is the tallest man to ever enter the octagon, UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve. As UFC FN 115 in Rotterdam approaches, we'll break down the "Skyscraper's" upcoming showdown with Alexander Volkov. Fighting for a second time in front of his home country under the UFC banner, Struve looks forward to putting on a great show for the Dutch fans and f

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! Stay tuned every Wednesday, Penn Nation! Be sure to subscribe and share!

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. 8:40PM ET- In a last minute addition to tonights show, coach-extriordinaire Duane "Bang" Ludwig will be joining us to recap the TUF Finale and the TUF Season as a whole. We'll hear the latest on what's next for TJ Dillashaw and get some expert insight on the biggest upcoming fights. Duane also has a big announcement he'll be making in regards to the future growth of the Bang Muay Thai

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! Stay tuned every Wednesday, Penn Nation! Be sure to subscribe and share!

BJPENN.COM Radio returns at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with UFC lightweight prospect, Steven Ray. Just a few weeks removed from UFC Fight Night 113, we'll preview Steven's upcoming scrap with Paul Felder in Glasgow, Scotland. As the Scottish warrior prepares to put on show in front of his hometown crowd, we'll breakdown the matchup against Felder and the current landscape in the lightweight division. Also, as Ray is about to enter free-agency, he'll be discussing the added pressure to get a big win and go into contract negotiations with added leverage and his options going forward. 8:40PM ET- Closing out the show we will be joined by one of MMA's most recognizable personalities, Phil Baroni. With MMA being sanctioned in his home state, the "New York Badass" would love nothing more than to compete in NYC and we'll be discussing the possibility of Phil throwing down there. We'll also be getting the inside scoop o

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. 8:40PM ET- Kickboxing legend turned promoter, "Sugar" Ray Sefo joins us to breakdown the newly formed Professional Fighters League. Formerly World Series of Fighting, the PFL will be instituting some revolutionary ideas and pay structures for MMA athletes. Unprecedented contracts, tournament bonuses, and the opportunity for every athlete to get their fair shot at stardom and glory. 9PM ET- Arguably the most one sided winner from UFC Singapore, "Chaos" Colby Covington joins us to recap his impressive win over Dong Hyun Kim. With on

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. 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! Stay tuned every Wednesday Penn Nation! Be sure to subscribe and share!      

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with one of the hottest prospects in MMA, AJ McKee. The Bellator featherweight has yet to taste defeat and has rediscovered a deep passion for the sport, which was evident in his most recent KO victory. We'll be catching up with the "Mercenary" and hear the latest on what the 22 year old has in store for his upcoming bout on August 25th. From the ongoing beef with James Gallagher, to potentially being the youngest title holder in MMA history, we'll be covering it all with AJ! 8:40PM ET- Closing out tonights show we will be joined by one of the biggest winners from UFC 212 in Rio; Yancy Medieros. On what can only be described as a monumental night for the Hawaiian people, we'll get Yancy's thoughts on the incredible reception Max Holloway and himself experienced when they returned home. Following his decision to move up to 170, Yancy has never looked better and you

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! Stay tuned every Wednesday Penn Nation! Be sure to subscribe and share!

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! Stay tuned every Wednesday for your weekly fight fix! Be sure to subscribe and share!

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with a trio of future contenders! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is the No. 5 ranked light-heavyweight and one of the athletes featured at UFC FN 109 in Sweden next week, Volkan Oezdemir. Coming off an incredible win over Ovince St. Preux back in February, Volkan has skyrocketed into the top 5 and has taken the division by storm. We'll be previewing his upcoming bout with Misha Cirkunov and hear about Volkan's meteoric rise in one of the UFC's toughest divisions. 8:40PM ET- One of the biggest winners over the weekend from UFC 211 in Dallas, "The Texecutioner" James Vick returns to the show to recap his impressive first round knockout against Marco Polo Reyes. We'll be hearing about his experience performing in his hometown and where this victory puts him in the stacked lightweight title hunt. What does the future have in store for Vick? What opponents interest him most for his next outing? You'll hear all that and muc

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is multiple-time BJJ champion and UFC lightweight, Gilbert Burns. We catch up with Combat Club's BJJ coach and preview his upcoming match against John Combs at SUG 4 this Sunday. You'll hear an update on the injury that forced Burns out of competition against Paul Felder at UFC 208 and the timetable he's anticipating until his return to MMA. From coaching at one of the best gyms in the country, to competing in sub-only tournaments andclimbing the ranks in arguably the UFC's toughest division, we cover it all with "Durinho." 8:45PM ET- Our final guest for the evening is currently one of MMA's most sought after and talked about athletes- Jorge Masvidal. With the biggest fight of his career just days away and the coveted No. 1 contender spot on the line, "Gamebred" is ready to make a statement against Demian Maia in Dallas at UFC 211. We preview t

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with John Wayne Parr, Elias Theodorou, and Michael Johnson! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is the legendary kick boxer, John Wayne Parr. Just a few weeks removed from his blistering head-kick KO victory over Nando Calzetta at Bellator Kickboxing 5, we'll be discussing the huge win in Italy and get his thoughts on making his Bellator debut. While JWP was originally expecting to face Giorgio Petrosyan, you'll hear the latest on what Parr's intentions are moving forward with the promotion. 8:40PM ET- Next up we have the Prince of Pert shampoo, Elias Theodorou. "The Spartan" helps us preview his upcoming bout with Brad Tavares at the TUF 25 Finale on July 7th in Las Vegas. He'll be giving us his official prediction for the fight and the inside scoop on what led to this fight being made. From UFC video game stats to making movies about video games, you'll hear all the latest on what the very busy Canadian has on

One of the biggest winners over the weekend at UFC Nashville, "Platinum" Mike Perry joins us to discuss his hellacious elbow knockout against Jake Ellenberger. We will recap the fight from start to finish, get the latest on Mike's nose potentially being broken in the first round, and hear what the surging welterweight contender wants next to further build his already blossoming career. All that and much more with "Platinum!" Closing out tonights show we have the "Poster Boy," Jimi Manuwa. Following his destruction of Corey Anderson in London, Jimi has been campaigning for a title shot and has traded jabs with DC on social media. We'll be discussing the title picture with the return of Jon Jones looming, and what Jimi plans to do while things unfold. A possible boxing match with David Haye? Listen in to find out!

Kicking off tonights show we are joined by UFC Flyweight Ian McCall. "Uncle Creepy" has been the victim of some seriously bad luck in recent years. Having not fought since January of 2015, McCall has been scheduled to compete numerous times but the MMA Gods have not looked kindly upon his attempts. A string of injuries sustained by himself and/or opponents, or falling ill just days before a fight, nothing seems to give. We'll get the latest on his possible return to action and if this series of misfortune will deter him from ever fighting again. Former UFC title challenger, TUF veteran and one of the UFC's most outspoken critics, Nate Quarry joins the show talk all things MMA. With the recent purge of athletes from the UFC roster and the WME purchase, there's plenty to pick Nate's brain about. We'll also discuss the class-action lawsuit against the UFC that Nate has been involved with and the UFC's statement that Quarry's claims are past the statute of limitations. Closing out tonights show we are joined by U

We will be joined by UFC lightweight veteran and fan-favorite, Jim Miller. Following his FOTN-worthy effort against Dustin Porier back in February, we'll recap the hard-fought loss and discuss what's next for the New Jersey native. Having competed against all the big names at lightweight and maintaining his status as one of the toughest guys in MMA, we'll discuss the constantly changing title picture and where he fits into the mix. Closing out tonights show we are joined by TUF Alum and Kiwi badass, Dylan Andrews. "The Villain" is coming off a spectacular head kick KO in Sweden and immediately put himself back into the MMA spotlight. We'll be discussing his recent win and the two-year layoff prior to his impressive return to action, as well as the potential for a UFC comeback. All that and much more!

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Heath Herring and Colby Covington! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off tonight with "The Texas Crazy Horse" Heath Herring. Following an eight-year hiatus from MMA, Heath returned to action in December under the RIZIN banner and is set to face Satoshi Ishii on April 16th. While he never officially retired from MMA following the loss to Brock Lesnar, most believed that he would never compete again. We'll get the scoop on what brought Heath back to competition, what he thinks of the sport today, and what his immediate goals are. Pride never dies and you can expect a great conversation with a truly seasoned veteran of MMA. 8:45PM ET- Closing out the show we are joined by UFC welterweight prospect, Colby Covington. After three consecutive wins and only suffering defeat one time in his professional career, Colby has been on the hunt for a fight that will propel him into the rankings. From terrorizing RDA on Twitter to even going so far as to post a picture of himself holding

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Heath Herring, Yancy Medieros, and Jorge Masvidal! 8:15PM ET-Kicking things off tonight we are joined by "The Texas Crazy Horse" Heath Herring. Following an eight-year hiatus from MMA, Heath returned to action in December under the RIZIN banner and is set to face Satoshi Ishii on April 16th. While he never officially retired from MMA following the loss to Brock Lesnar, most believed that he would never compete again. We'll get the scoop on what brought Heath back to competition, what he thinks of the sport today, and what his immediate goals are. Pride never dies and you can expect a great conversation with a truly seasoned veteran of MMA. 8:40PM ET- Yancy "The Kid" Medeiros drops by to talk about his upcoming bout with Erik Silva at UFC 212 in June. We'll get his take on Silva as an opponent, taking a fight against a beloved Brazilian in his own back yard, and what he thinks of Silva's inconsistency in recent outings. Being a proud Hawaiian, you can be sure that

BJPENN.COM Radio returns tonight at 8PM ET/5PM PT with Mike Perry and Jessica Aguilar! 9:10PM ET-Kicking off tonights show we are joined by "Platinum" Mike Perry. We'll be previewing his upcoming scrap with Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville on April 22nd. After suffering his first career loss to Alan Jouban in December, you can be sure that the Michigan native is fired up and ready to get back in the win column. The upcoming fight with Ellenberger, the current welterweight landscape, and some of MMA's hot topics; we'll be getting the "Platinum" opinion on all that and more! 9:30PM ET- Closing out the show tonight is Jessica Aguilar. The former WSOF champ-turned UFC prospect will be joining us with an update on her injury and when we can expect to see her back in competition. Following a loss to Claudia Gadelha in her UFC debut, "Jag" was scheduled to face Juliana Lima last March but suffered an ACL tare during training. She'll give us her take on the division and some of the most importan