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We kick things off with a young and surging prospect in the UFC’s bantamweight division, Ricardo Ramos. Following a spectacular spinning back elbow knockout win in his last outing, Ramos looks to make it 3-0 in the UFC as he faces Kyung Ho Kang next Saturday at UFC 227. We’ll preview the matchup, get Ricardo’s official prediction, learn about his background as a martial artist, and his goals in the sport. At just 22 years old, Ricardo has BIG potential and is definitely a guy to watch!

Then to close out the show, we have a conversation of epic proportions with the “New York Bad Ass” himself, Phil Baroni. The MMA community was caught by surprise when a fight between Baroni and Chris Leben had been signed for an upcoming Bare Knuckle Boxing event in October. We’re going to get the scoop on how this deal got made, Phil’s thoughts on the matchup, and why he believes this could be the beginning of a resurgence for his MMA career. We’ll also pick his brain on the current state of MMA, what fights he would be most interested in for his next MMA bout, the transition to BKB, and much more. Profanity, testosterone, and perspective from a legend in the sport.

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First up we are joined by the UFC’s newly-ranked featherweight powerhouse, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski. Coming off a dominant victory against the always durable Darren Elkins at UFC FN 135 in Boise, Idaho over the weekend, Alex is going to recap the fight and give his thoughts on the performance. He’ll also give us an update on his injured ribs and explain how he managed to persevere through excruciating pain to get the win. After the fight, Alex challenged Chad Mendes to a showdown in Australia later this year and he’s got plenty to say about that as well.

Then James Vick returns to the show to preview his highly-anticipated battle against Justin Gaethje on August 25th in Lincoln, Nebraska. “The Texicutioner” is ready to stake his claim as a top contender in the UFC’s lightweight division and James plans to seize the moment in this long overdue opportunity. It’s no secret that these two guys don’t like each other and James will be giving us the scoop on how this beef with Gaethje started. We’ll hear his response to some of Justin’s recent insults, his prediction for the fight, and how quickly we could see Vick challenging for the title.

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Our guest for this episode is one of the most talked about and polarizing athletes in the sport today, a good friend the show and the UFC’s interim welterweight champ, Colby “Chaos” Covington. Currently on a victory lap back home in Oregon after defeating Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225, Colby is now solely focused on unifying the titles against his arch rival Tyron Woodley. However, as he always does, Covington has plenty to say on a variety of topics to share with us as. We’ll get an update on the looming fight against Woodley, his reaction to UFC 226, his beef with recent UFC Hall of Fame inductee Matt Serra, and when we can expect to see Colby at the Whitehouse shaking hands with Donald Trump. All that and much more!

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First up, coming off a sensational KO win at Bellator 201 over the weekend, good friend of the show Juan Archuleta. “The Spaniard” returns to help us recap his performance and discuss what’s next for the future champ. When he’d like to get back to action, the most ideal matchups, which title he plans to capture first, we’re going to cover it all. We’ll also get an update on Juan’s daughter and hear how the news of his only child having a medical emergency just hours before his fight weighed on his conscious going in.

UFC bantamweight prospect and crowd-pleaser, Brian “Boom” Kelleher makes his first appearance on the show to give us an update on when he’ll be back to action. Following a hard-fought decision loss to Jon Lineker at UFC 224, Kelleher appeared to be very disappointed in himself despite not losing any stock with educated fans. We’ll discuss his reignited ambitions for MMA, who makes the most sense for an opponent, the timeframe for his return, and much more.

UFC women’s flyweight No. 1 contender and an athlete whom many believe is the uncrowned champ, Valentina Shevchenko, returns to discuss the likelihood of her highly-anticipated title fight against Nicco Mantano finally happening at UFC 228. “The Bullet” has been campaigning for this fight since February and remains skeptical until the contract is actually signed. We’ll also get Valentina’s reaction to her incredibly talented sister, Antonina, being awarded a UFC contract following a dominant victory on DWTNCS.

We close out this episode with the aforementioned sister of violence, Antonina Shevchenko. We’ll recap her win on DWTNCS against Jaymee Nievara and get her thoughts on finally joining Valentina in the UFC. Already heralded as one of the best women in Muay Thai competition, “El Pantera” now brings that championship demeanor into the spotlight and plans to win a title under the UFC banner. How does that play out regarding both sisters competing in the same division? Listen in to find out!

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Our first guest is good friend of the show and one of the realest guys in the business, Jorge Masvidal. “Gamebred” is back to discuss a recent callout by Leon Edwards. Masvidal has been planning to make his return to action this summer and has been seeking a dance partner. Is Leon Edwards the fight Masvidal is after? Not exactly. But “Gamebred” is more than willing to face the Englishmen and we’ll get an update on his plans moving forward. We’ll also get Jorge’s reaction to his longtime friend and team-mate Colby Covington capturing the interim title at UFC 225.

Always entertaining both inside and out of the Octagon, “Platinum” Mike Perry returns to give us his exclusive reaction to the news of Yancy Medeiros pulling out of their highly-anticipated showdown at UFC 226. We’ll also discuss the options for replacement that are in the works, and if Mike has any preference as to who that replacement is.

Arguably the hottest prospect in the UFC right now, No. 11 ranked light-heavyweight and pure finisher, Dominick Reyes. “The Devastator” joins us to discuss his callout of former title challenger Ovince St-Preux over the weekend, and how likely it is that OSP accepts the offer. We’ll also discuss Dom’s other options should OSP decline, and how he plans to remain on track for his 18-month takeover of the division.

Former UFC veteran, TUF alumni, best-selling author, and a man set to make his PFL debut on July 5th, Eddie “Truck” Gordon joins us to preview his upcoming fight with Shamil Gamzatov in Washington, D.C. We’ll get his thoughts on the PFL and the excitement attached to this game-changing league. We’ll also discuss the journey Eddie has been on since leaving the UFC, how it was all a blessing in disguise, and the benefits of training at Serra-Longo from the inception of his career.

Closing out this episode we are joined by the aforementioned Hawaiian warrior set to face Mike Perry next weekend, Yancy Medeiros. We’ll also preview the fight from Yancy’s perspective and discuss how he visualizes this war playing out. We’ll hear his thoughts on the co-main event at UFC 226 and what his training camp has been like preparing alongside Max Holloway. Two big wins for Hawaii on July 7th? Another parade? Yancy will give us his thoughts on all that and more.

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Our first guest, coming off a devastating third round finish of Alistair Overeem at UFC 225 that likely cemented him as the rightful No. 1 contender to the heavyweight title, Curtis “Razor” Blaydes. We’ll recap the victory in his hometown of Chicago and discuss the heel-hook attempts by Overeem that injured the knee of Blaydes. What’s next for Curtis? He believes it’s the winner of Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic, but he’s also not against taking another fight before reaching the belt.

UFC Light-Heavyweight prospect and Jackson-Wink product Devin Clark joins us to campaign for a fight in Lincoln Nebraska this August against Anthony Smith. The “Brown Bear” has called out Anthony on social media, but has yet to get a response. We’ll discuss the possible matchup, why Devin chose Anthony Smith specifically, who else he has in mind if Smith declines, and more.

Former Bellator lightweight champion and UFC veteran, “Ill” Will Brooks, joins us to preview his Professional Fighters League debut against Luis Firmino in Chicago this Thursday. We’ll hear why Brooks chose to sign with the PFL, his thoughts on the revolutionary format of the promotion, his reignited passion for competition, and why he’s confident that with one win at a time, he’ll be the first PFL lightweight tournament champion.

Closing out this episode, UFC veteran and TUF Alumni, Ramsey Nijem. Ramsey is also set to make his Professional Fighters League debut in Chicago this week against Brian Foster. We’ll get Ramsey’s thoughts on Foster as an opponent, the potential for the PFL to change the game of MMA, and why he’s so excited to be a part of something that will truly benefit the athletes. We’ll also get the details on Nijem’s humanitarian work with refugees, and why he chose to use the platform of MMA to help those who hold a special place in his heart.

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BJPENN.COM Radio is back with a special Sunday edition!

The newly-crowned interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington returns to the show with his first exclusive interview since winning the belt at UFC 225 Saturday night. High-pace and pressure on Rafael dos Anjos from bell to bell proved to be successful as Colby took the unanimous decision. We’ll recap the win with “Chaos” and hear his thoughts on the entire experience. We’ll discuss the inevitable unification bout against Tyron Woodley, the possibility of a super fight in the near future, his plans for a trip to the Oval Office with his shiny new belt, and much more. Another can’t-miss interview with Covington!

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First up, highly touted light-heavyweight prospect Alonzo Menifield. Undefeated in his professional career, Alonzo returns to DWTNCS this season to claim his spot in the UFC and continue his journey of becoming the “top dog.” With a truly inspirational story of struggle and perseverance, Alonzo has all the makings to be a star in combat sports. We’ll talk shop and get to know this finisher before he returns to action on June 12th.

UFC veteran and TUF alumni Angela Magana returns to the show to give us an update on her career since parting ways with the promotion. “Your Majesty” has some very ambitious goals of competing at the 2020 Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling and we’re going to get all the details on how and why she chose pursue a gold medal in Tokyo, Japan. We’ll also get an update regarding Angela’s MMA career, her pending lawsuit against Cris Cyborg, and the conditions in her area following the devastation of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year.

A good friend of the show, one the most talented athletes outside the UFC, and a champion in four weight divisions prior to signing with Bellator, Juan Archuleta. “The Spaniard” returns to the show to discuss his upcoming scrap on June 29th at Bellator 201 against Robbie Peralta and his ongoing mission to achieve greatness in MMA. We’ll hear his plans for multiple titles within the promotion, which current champ he believes would be his biggest test, and the daily grind of working with TJ Dillashaw and Cub Swanson at the Treigning Lab.

Another multiple-weight champion who also has his own plans for a lasting legacy in combat sports, Martin Nguyen. “The Situ-Asian” joins us yet again to recap his title defense against Christian Lee at ONE: Unstoppable Dreams last month. We’ll get his thoughts on his performance, the baffling yellow card he received during the fight for stalling, and why he’ll guarantee a great show in his next outing. Martin tells what fights make the most sense going forward, the honor of being awarded the title by Michael Phelps, and which UFC champions he wishes to face if co-promotion wasn’t an issue in the sport.

Closing out this episode is UFC welterweight and fan-favorite, Alan Jouban. “The Brahma” returns to preview his recently announced fight against Danny Roberts at UFC FN 134 in Hamburg, Germany on July 22nd. Following a foot injury sustained in his impressive win over Ben Saunders back February, Jouban looks to keep the momentum going against Roberts and set himself up for another shot at breaking into the rankings. We’ll discuss the matchup against Roberts, Alan’s initial reluctancy to compete internationally again, and his perspective on some of the hot topics in the sport right now.

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We kick things off with No. 4 ranked UFC bantamweight Jimmie Rivera. “El Terror” is set to face off against Marlon Moraes this Friday in Utica, New York, at UFC FN 131. Jimmie was kind enough to speak with us briefly during his busy schedule leading up to the event and he helped us preview the showdown with Marlon. You’ll hear the latest on Jimmie’s well-documented beef with Marlon’s manager and how that will translate into the cage on fight night. We’ll also get Rivera’s prediction for the rematch between Dillashaw and Garbrandt, who he’d prefer to fight for the title if given the choice, and if he’s been promised the ever-elusive title shot with a win over Moraes.

Next up we are joined by former WSOF featherweight champ who is set to compete in the inaugural 145 pound tournament in the newly-minted Professional Fighters League on June 7th, Alexandre Almeida. “Capitao” will breakdown his opening round opponent Lee Coville, give us his thoughts on the revolutionary format being unveiled by the PFL, who he believes are the other favorites to win, and what winning the million dollar cash prize would mean for his family.

Closing out this episode is the nerd-basher that you love to hate, the heel of heels, Colby Covington. We catch up with “Chaos” just over a week before the biggest fight of his career at UFC 225 against Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight title. As always, Colby has plenty to say about his opponent RDA, the current champ Tyron Woodley, and everyone else at 170. We’ll also get his thoughts on the Wonderboy vs Till fight from over the weekend, Darren’s missed weight, Fabricio Werdum’s troubles with USADA, and a whole lot more. Another must-listen conversation with Covington!

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We kick off this episode with UFC featherweight powerhouse Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski. After campaigning for a ranked opponent in his next outing, Alex has been granted his wish and is set to face Darren Elkins at UFC FN 133 in Boise, Idaho on July 14th. The Aussie will help us breakdown the matchup against and discuss the negotiations that led to Alex signing a contract against the No. 10 ranked Elkins. We’ll discuss the magnitude of this opportunity and what it means for his career, why Volkanovski believes he is too powerful for any of the athletes at 145, and where a dominant win over “The Damage” puts him in the hunt for featherweight gold.

Next up we are joined by a man that most consider the future of the light-heavyweight division in the UFC, Dominick Reyes. “The Devastator” is coming off yet another first round finish over Jared Cannonier at UFC Chile over the weekend, moving him to 3-0 in the promotion with no opponent making it out of the first five minutes. Dom will recap the win, discuss the protesting from Jared after the finish, what he has planned for the rest of the year and who he wants next.

Closing out this episode we are joined by an up-and-comer hailing from the famed Jackson-Wink Academy, Bevon Lewis. “The Extraordinary Gentleman” was featured on the last season of DWTNCS and was given a developmental deal following his win. Now returning to the show for it’s second season, Bevon hopes to make a statement in front of the UFC boss and take one step closer to fulfilling his dreams of becoming a UFC champion. We’ll get to know Bevon as a martial artist, discuss his goals in MMA, and get his prediction for the fight on July 10th.

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