http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuffWelcome to FIST-ta-CUFF RADIO! The show where WE DON'T PULL PUNCHES! This show is all about combat, we discuss Boxing and MMA and have on the best athletes enCopyright Jay Penn (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 01:45:00 GMTMon, 02 Dec 2013 03:30:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/9f7d5ebb-5e8f-48b1-8872-d6f975c4425a_bjpenn_radio_fist_ta_cuff.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuffWelcome to FIST-ta-CUFF RADIO! The show where WE DON'T PULL PUNCHES! This show is all about combat, we discuss Boxing and MMA and have on the best athletes feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsports,mma,aj matthews,clint hester,chris beal,mark pavelich,mixed martial arts,norman parke,anthony birchak,bobby greenFIST TA CUFF RADIOnoWelcome to FIST-ta-CUFF RADIO! The show where WE DON'T PULL PUNCHES! This show is all about combat, we discuss Boxing and MMA and have on the best athletesepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/12/02/doug-balzarini-carla-esparza-leslie-smith-veronica-locurtoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/12/02/doug-balzarini-carla-esparza-leslie-smith-veronica-locurto/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/12/02/doug-balzarini-carla-esparza-leslie-smith-veronica-locurtoMon, 02 Dec 2013 03:30:00 GMTDoug Balzarini, Carla Esparza, Leslie Smith, & Veronica LoCurtoOpening the show is a man who knows a thing or two about what it takes to get stronger, faster, and bigger. Doug Balzarini is back on the show and ready to talk about the latest step for him in the world of being a coach. Doug works with some of the biggest names in several sports. The Cookie Monster is back on the show and ready to talk her next Invicta FC title defense. Carla Esparza is the current Straw-weight Champion. Carla is on a four fight win streak and looking to stay the #1 ranked woman in the world as she steps in the cage against Claudia Gadelha.   Kicking off hour number two is the “Peacemaker.” Leslie Smith is set to get back into the Invicta cage to fight for the Invicta FC flyweight championship. We will talk to Leslie about the opportunity to fight for the belt, getting the call that she was going to get a chance to fight for the belt, what becoming champ would mean at this time   With so much of the show going to the ladies this week, we thought it would only be right to bring on Veronica LoCurto AKA Vr0d to break down the upcoming Invicta FC card. We will be talking with Vr0d about her thoughts on the card, the match ups she will be keeping a close eye on, the titles being on the line & more.  02:03:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoOpening the show is a man who knows a thing or two about what it takes to get stronger, faster, and bigger. Doug Balzarini is back on the show and ready to talkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/18/matt-manzanares-rick-hawn-will-brooks-joe-schillingSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/18/matt-manzanares-rick-hawn-will-brooks-joe-schilling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/18/matt-manzanares-rick-hawn-will-brooks-joe-schillingMon, 18 Nov 2013 03:30:00 GMTMatt Manzanares, Rick Hawn, Will Brooks, & Joe SchillingMatt Manzanares is stepping into the cage on a two fight win streak and looking to become the new RFA Flyweight Champion on November 22, at RFA 11. Standing between Matt and the belt is his opponent, Zach Makovsky.  Rick Hawn is joining us in the second slot of this weeks show to talk his journey once again in the Bellator tournament, but this year in a new weight class. Rick is not only an Olympic judoka, but this will be his third Bellator tournament final in just two years.   Will “Ill Will” Brooks opens up hour number two and is ready to talk his match up against Alexander Sarnavskiy in the Season 9 Bellator Lightweight Final. This is the first time for Will in the finals and we will talk about if with each step closer the nerves become stronger leading up to fight night. Joe Schilling is closing down the shop and if you know anything about his story; we have plenty to talk about. Joe has competed inside the world of Muay-Thai, MMA, boxing, and kickboxing. He has fought all over the US, in Thailand, and even at the Playboy Mansion. Joe recently became the inaugural Glory Middleweight Champion after winning their four man tournament.    02:04:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoMatt Manzanares,Rick Hawn,Will Brooks,Joe SchillingMatt Manzanares is stepping into the cage on a two fight win streak and looking to become the new RFA Flyweight Champion on November 22, at RFA 11. Standing bethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/11/artenas-young-diego-ferreira-reuben-duran-jared-papazianSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/11/artenas-young-diego-ferreira-reuben-duran-jared-papazian/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/11/artenas-young-diego-ferreira-reuben-duran-jared-papazianMon, 11 Nov 2013 03:30:00 GMTArtenas Young, Diego Ferreira. Reuben Duran & Jared PapazianArtenas “The Machine Gun” Young is kicking off the show. Artenas is set to step into the cage at Legacy Fighting Championship 25 against Jonathan Harris   Our next guest steps into the Legacy cage for the third time this year, for the Lightweight Title and remain undefeated. Carlos Diego Ferreira joins us as our second guest   Our next guest has not only won Grapplers Quest 6 times, but started training Martial Arts at age 7. He later added boxing to his game at 14 and by the age of 19 was training in full MMA. Reuben Duran will be making his Tachi Palace debut at TPF 17 against Evan Esguerra.     02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoArtenas Young,Diego Ferreira,Reuben Duran,Jared Papazian,MMAArtenas “The Machine Gun” Young is kicking off the show. Artenas is set to step into the cage at Legacy Fighting Championship 25 against Jonathan Harris   Ourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/04/renzo-gracie-ricardo-almeida-andre-galvaoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/04/renzo-gracie-ricardo-almeida-andre-galvao/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/11/04/renzo-gracie-ricardo-almeida-andre-galvaoMon, 04 Nov 2013 04:30:00 GMTRenzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, & Andre Galvao We rarely will give one guest a full hour on the show, and our first guest is getting the whole hour. That means it has to be someone that has had a great career, been in the game a minute, and has stories for days… Well Professor Renzo Gracie I think fits the bill and we have him opening up the show. Renzo is known as a coach to some of the biggest names in the game and for his time in the cage.    Our next guest will be joining us minutes after coming off the mat at No-Gi Worlds. Not only is he a high level Jiu-Jitsu competitor, owner of his own gym, and ex UFC fighter, but he is also an MMA judge, Ricardo Almeida is our second guest and with him competing at No-Gi Worlds we will get him to break down how he did at the event. We will talk with Ricardo about being a part of the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo  Our next guest will be coming off the mat at No-Gi Worlds shortly before coming on the show as well. Andre Galvao is closing down the show and wrapping up the Jiu-Jitsu talk. We will talk to Andre about how he did at the No-Gi Worlds and the future for him as a competitor in the sport. Andre will also be a part of the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo and we will talk to 01:46:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoRenzo Gracie,Ricardo Almeida,Andre Galvao,BJJ,mmaWe rarely will give one guest a full hour on the show, and our first guest is getting the whole hour. That means it has to be someone that has had a great careehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/28/daniel-straus-emanuel-newton-seth-baczynskiSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/28/daniel-straus-emanuel-newton-seth-baczynski/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/28/daniel-straus-emanuel-newton-seth-baczynskiMon, 28 Oct 2013 02:30:00 GMTDaniel Straus, Emanuel Newton, Seth BaczynskiOur first guest has had a long wait for his next match, not only is he getting a shot at the Bellator Featherweight Title, but also a shot at getting back a loss to Pat Curran. Daniel Straus is back on the show and we have plenty to talk about. Daniel won the Season 6 tournament back in May of 2012, but has had to take a fight to stay busy and the fight has had to be rescheduled due to Daniel breaking his hand.   Our second guest is a man who has had a very interesting journey in life and inside the cage. Emanuel Newton is joining us to talk his upcoming rematch against King Mo. Emanuel was the winner of the Bellator Season 8 Light Heavyweight tournament and was set to take on Attila Vegh for his shot at the title but an injury to the champ, has now made the rematch with Mo as a battle for the interim title.   Our next guest is set to step back into the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 31 against Neil Magny. “The Polish Pistola: Seth Baczynski is 01:37:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoDaniel Straus,Emanuel Newton,Seth Baczynski,Bellator,MMAOur first guest has had a long wait for his next match, not only is he getting a shot at the Bellator Featherweight Title, but also a shot at getting back a loshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/21/nick-lobosco-mike-rhodes-michele-gutierrez-marina-shafirSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/21/nick-lobosco-mike-rhodes-michele-gutierrez-marina-shafir/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/21/nick-lobosco-mike-rhodes-michele-gutierrez-marina-shafirMon, 21 Oct 2013 02:30:00 GMTNick LoBosco, Mike Rhodes, Michele Gutierrez, Marina ShafirIt’s every fighters dream to get signed to a large promotion, but to get signed as an undefeated fighter makes that signing that much sweeter. Well our first guest Nick Lobosco is ready to tell us just how sweet it can be. Nick just recently signed to the World Series of Fighting and he’s walking in with a 6-0 record  Okay listen you want to blame someone, well blame our next guest… Whatever it is, just BLAME BIGGIE! Mike “Biggie” Rhodes is our second guest for show 211 and Biggie has one of the most important fights of his career coming up. Mike is set to step back into the RFA cage, this time he is taking on Alan Jouban for the RFA Title.  It takes a certain person to be able to bounce back from the ups and downs of the world of MMA. That’s right I am telling you it isn’t always after parties, photo shoots, and wins.. Sometimes in this game you must have hard times, lonely nights in the gym, and of course the haters. Well our next guest has dealt with all of these. Michele Gutierrez is back and ready to talk her upcoming fight at BAMMA Wrapping up the show is one of Team Rousey’s coaches and she is one of the hottest prospects in Women’s02:08:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoNick LoBosco,Mike Rhodes,Michele Gutierrez,Marina Shafir,MMAIt’s every fighters dream to get signed to a large promotion, but to get signed as an undefeated fighter makes that signing that much sweeter. Well our first guhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/14/jessica-eye-joe-vedepo-norman-parke-brandon-veraSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/14/jessica-eye-joe-vedepo-norman-parke-brandon-vera/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/14/jessica-eye-joe-vedepo-norman-parke-brandon-veraMon, 14 Oct 2013 02:30:00 GMTJessica Eye, Joe Vedepo, Norman Parke Brandon VeraKicking off the show is a fighter who already went through the toughest fight of her life and it was before she ever stepped into the cage. Jessica “Evil” Eye is opening up the show ready to talk about her recent signing to the UFC and her journey to get to this point in her career. Jessica is making her UFC debut against Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 on October 19.  They say an apple a day keeps “The Doctor” away, but I don’t think an orchard of apples could keep Kendall Grove from seeing the Doctor at Bellator 104 and lucky for you “The Doctor” is making a house call before then. Joe Vedepo is our second guest and ready to talk about his upcoming Bellator match up.  Opening the second hour of the show is a man riding an eight fight win streak and looking to end his opponents seven fight win streak. Norman Parke is back back on the show and set to face Jon Tuck in a bout that was set to take place in April of this year.  Imagine being able to attend a seminar with Brandon Vera, Alex Gustafsson, Demian Maia, Erick Silva, Wilson Reis, and Stipe Miocic all in one day. Well guess what Bad Boy and Alliance MMA are making it happen on October 19, at 795 Thi02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoJessica Eye,Joe Vedepo,Norman Parke,Brandon Vera,MMAKicking off the show is a fighter who already went through the toughest fight of her life and it was before she ever stepped into the cage. Jessica “Evil” Eye ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/07/josh-sampo-chris-beal-mick-maynard-henry-cejudoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/07/josh-sampo-chris-beal-mick-maynard-henry-cejudo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/10/07/josh-sampo-chris-beal-mick-maynard-henry-cejudoMon, 07 Oct 2013 02:30:00 GMTJosh Sampo, Chris Beal, Mick Maynard, & Henry CejudoKicking off the show this week is a man who is on a 3 fight win streak and looking to extend that to 4 at CFA 12. Josh Sampo is back on the show and we can’t wait to talk his upcoming battle with Sam Thao. The match up is one that pits two styles against each other  Chris Beal is back this week to talk this season and his thoughts on how things have gone down so far. We will talk the whole season up to this point in detail from what you see on the show to the things that didn’t make it past the cutting room floor.  Kicking off the second hour is a President… No not of the United States and not of a fortune 500 company. We got the president of Legacy Fighting Championships. Legacy Fighting Championships started back in College Station, Texas in November of 2009 and since has grown into a promotion now featured on HDNet and one that has seen two of its former champions end up in The UFC.  We are closing out the show with one of the biggest names in wrestling to ever have hit the show… Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo is joining us to talk his life, his transfer over to MMA, and his upcoming fight at LFC 24. Henry Cejudo is used to winning, he’s been doing i02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoJosh Sampo,Chris Beal,Mick Maynard,Henry Cejudo,MMAKicking off the show this week is a man who is on a 3 fight win streak and looking to extend that to 4 at CFA 12. Josh Sampo is back on the show and we can’t wahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/30/jason-south-anthony-birchak-mark-pavelich-ricky-lundellSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/30/jason-south-anthony-birchak-mark-pavelich-ricky-lundell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/30/jason-south-anthony-birchak-mark-pavelich-ricky-lundellMon, 30 Sep 2013 02:30:00 GMTJason South, Anthony Birchak, Mark PavelichOur first guest might have one of the wildest stories on how he got to this point in his career. Jason “The Mover” South wasn’t a high school football player, he didn’t wrestle, he was just a normal guy. It wasn’t until he was 30 that he first stepped onto the mat and that was because his mother in-law bought him a one month pass. Jason weighed 215 lbs and his first class was getting owned by another 135 lb student, let’s just say that was it he was hooked.   Our next guest not only walked away with the first ever win in the MFC Bantamweight division in his last fight, but with his upcoming fight he won the fan vote to headline MFC 38 and a chance to become the first ever MFC Bantamweight Champ. Anthony Birchak is back on the show and if you remember we had him on before his last fight. We will talk with Anthony about not only fighting and winning the first ever Bantamweight match up in MFC history and now getting a shot as the first Bantamweight Champ in the promotions history.   It wouldn’t be right to do a Maximum Fighting Championship show without having the man behind the show on. Mark Pavelich kicks off the second hour and you know you are in store for a treat anytime the Godfather of Canadian MMA is in the Barber Shop. MFC is putting it all on the line at MFC 38 with 3 title fights happening on October 4th, 2013. We will talk to Mark about the card and have him give us his thoughts on the 3 title fights and having 3 title fights all happen on the same night.  01:41:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoJason South,Anthony Birchak,Mark Pavelich,MFC,MMAOur first guest might have one of the wildest stories on how he got to this point in his career. Jason “The Mover” South wasn’t a high school football player, hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/23/ricky-lundell-saad-awad-chris-beal-joe-taimangloSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/23/ricky-lundell-saad-awad-chris-beal-joe-taimanglo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/23/ricky-lundell-saad-awad-chris-beal-joe-taimangloMon, 23 Sep 2013 02:30:00 GMTRicky Lundell, Saad Awad, Chris Beal, Joe TaimangloFrank Mir, Erik Perez, Joe Lauzon and Carlos Condit have all had our first guest in their corner in the last few months, but he has also made two back to back appearances as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter. Ricky Lundell is opening the show and if you aren’t familiar with Ricky and his resume let me give you a few of his credentials. Ricky has the honor of being the youngest North American to received a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu    It’s time for Bellator season nine lightweight tournament and that means we had to bring back Saad Awad. Saad was on a tear last year before a very controversial stoppage resulted in Saad losing the season 8 final to David Rickels. We will talk to Saad about how he has used the last six months to get ready for another run in the sports toughest tournament, how he feels he stacks up with this seasons other competitors like John Alessio, Rich Clementi, and of course his first opponent Martin Stapleton.   Kicking off the second hour is a man who earned his spot on The Ultimate Fighter 18 in the first episode and he did it in fashion. What else would you expect from “The Real Deal?” Chris Beal is back this week to talk the third episode of this season and it’s a very important episode as Chris is set to fight.   Our last guest has no problem calling himself “a little guy from a little island,” but just remember big things come in little packages. Joe Taimanglo is coming off an impressive win at Bellator 99 against Andrew Fisher where he secured a win in the opening round of the Bellator featherweight-tournament. The win pushed Joe’s current win streak to 10 and one step closer to winning this years tournament and collecting that 100,000 dollar check.02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoRicky Lundell,Saad Awad,Chris Beal,Joe Taimanglo,MMAFrank Mir, Erik Perez, Joe Lauzon and Carlos Condit have all had our first guest in their corner in the last few months, but he has also made two back to back ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/16/douglas-lima-eddie-wineland-walel-watson-chris-bealSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/16/douglas-lima-eddie-wineland-walel-watson-chris-beal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/16/douglas-lima-eddie-wineland-walel-watson-chris-bealMon, 16 Sep 2013 02:30:00 GMTDouglas Lima, Eddie Wineland, Walel Watson, & Chris Beal It’s been a long time coming and we will finally see the final match up of the Bellator Season Eight Welterweight Tournament. This will be a rematch of last years tournament final, and we have Douglas Lima back just like we did last year. Douglas is kicking off the show and talking about how he has dealt with how long it has taken to finally get in the cage.  Our next guest had his world rocked when news broke on May 21, that his title shot against current Interim UFC Bantamweight Champion Renan Barão was scrapped due to the champ being injured. Now Eddie Wineland is getting his Title Shot September 21, 2013 at UFC 165 and we have the #1 Contender on this weeks show.   Hour two starts with a man who is on a two fight win streak and looking to make it three at Cage 23 on September 21. Walel “The Gazelle” Watson is back and ready to talk his match up against Tom Niinimaki. Walel is on a roll finishing both of his opponents within the first round in his last two fights, with the last fight lasting only 17 seconds.   Our last guest earned his spot on The Ultimate Fighter 18 in the first episode and he did it in fashion. What else would you expect from “The Real Deal?” Chris Beal is back this week to talk the second episode of this season. We will talk the first fight in the house between the ladies and everything that made the cut on the first episode. The ben02:05:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoDouglas Lima,Eddie Wineland,Walel Watson,Chris Beal,MMAIt’s been a long time coming and we will finally see the final match up of the Bellator Season Eight Welterweight Tournament. This will be a rematch of last yeahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/09/jorge-masvidal-nick-gonzalez-miriam-nakamoto-chris-bealSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/09/jorge-masvidal-nick-gonzalez-miriam-nakamoto-chris-beal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/09/jorge-masvidal-nick-gonzalez-miriam-nakamoto-chris-bealMon, 09 Sep 2013 02:30:00 GMTJorge Masvidal, Nick Gonzalez, Miriam Nakamoto, & Chris BealWhat do Justin Wilcox, Tim Means, Michael Chiesa all have in common. They are all part of our first guests three fight win streak. Jorge Masvidal is kicking off the show and he is looking to extend his streak to four. Rustam Khabilov will be the man trying to stop that from happening at UFC: Fight For The Troops 3.  Our second guest has been out in San Diego, CA sharpening his tools and getting ready to take on Leonard Garcia at LFC 23. Nick “The Ghost” Gonzalez is back in the shop and ready to talk about his upcoming fight against the Bad Boy. This will be Nick’s 3rd fight under LFC and one that he is looking to make a statement in.   You want mean, well we have the Queen of Mean! Miriam Nakamoto is our second guest and we have tons to talk about. If you didn’t know she got her start in Combat sports with a pair of Billy Blank and Kathy Smith tapes. You read that right, it wasn’t a typo. Miriam told her parents that she wanted into combat sports and that’s what they got her. Miriam has had to forge her own path in the sport and this was just the start.   Our last guest is one of the men fighting for a spot inside the house on this years season of The Ultimate Fighter. Chris Beal is looking to earn his spot on either team Rousey or Tate and we will talk to him about the whole process. We will discuss with Chris the decision to try out for the Ultimate Fight02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoJorge Masvidal,Nick Gonzalez,Miriam Nakamoto,Chris Beal,MMAWhat do Justin Wilcox, Tim Means, Michael Chiesa all have in common. They are all part of our first guests three fight win streak. Jorge Masvidal is kicking offhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/02/dhiego-lima-stephen-bass-aj-matthews-danny-martinezSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/02/dhiego-lima-stephen-bass-aj-matthews-danny-martinez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/09/02/dhiego-lima-stephen-bass-aj-matthews-danny-martinezMon, 02 Sep 2013 02:30:00 GMTDhiego Lima, Stephen Bass, AJ Matthews, & Danny Martinez Kicking off the show this week is a fighter who is looking to pick up his third win in a row and continue to improve his stock as one of the best young prospects in the game. Dhiego Lima is entering his XFC debut riding a 2 fight win streak and coming off an entertaining TKO win in his last fight.  Our second guest is one that our listeners should be familiar with, as he was our inside man for season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter. Stephen “Bigfish” Bass is back and it’s been a long time coming. Stephen is ready to get back in the cage as he is set to face Farkhad Sharipov at XFC 25.  This year was the first year of Bellator testing the waters with their brand and reality TV combining to make “Fight Master.” AJ will break down this upcoming weeks episode and all the things that you didn’t see on TV.  With the next episode of The Ultimate Fighter getting ready to debut it would only make sense that we start introducing you to some of the fighters. Our first gues02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoDhiego Lima,Stephen Bass,Danny Martinez,AJ Matthews,MMAKicking off the show this week is a fighter who is looking to pick up his third win in a row and continue to improve his stock as one of the best young prospecthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/26/erik-koch-pascal-krauss-aj-matthews-travis-hapa-brownSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/26/erik-koch-pascal-krauss-aj-matthews-travis-hapa-brown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/26/erik-koch-pascal-krauss-aj-matthews-travis-hapa-brownMon, 26 Aug 2013 02:30:00 GMTErik Koch, Pascal Krauss, AJ Matthews, & Travis Hapa BrownThis week we kick things off with a man who has become a staple of FIST-ta-CUFF Radio over the year, and all we can say is get ready for the “NewBreed.” Erik Koch is opening the show and we can’t wait. Koch is set to take on Dustin Poirier August 31 at UFC 164.    Our next guest has no problem rolling over the competition and with that being said his nickname fits him perfectly. Pascal “Panzer” Krauss is our second guest of the night and the second guest set to step in the Octagon at UFC 164. Pascal’s journey into combat sports started when he began boxing at 14.   This year was the first year of Bellator testing the waters with their brand and reality TV combining to make “Fight Master.” Everyone waited to see who would be a part of the show, how the show would actually look when the final product was finished, and if it could breathe new life into the MMA reality world.AJ has been our man on the inside of the warehouse all season and we couldn’t be more proud of him and how he has shown heart and grit all season. AJ will break down this upcoming weeks episode and all the things that you didn’t see on TV.    Wrapping up the show is a man coming off a win that put all UFC Heavy Weights on Notice. Travis “Hapa” Browne is stopping back in the shop and coming off the biggest win of his career. Travis just took on Alistair Overeem and finished the fight in the first round with a devastating front kick.   02:03:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoErik Koch,Pascal Krauss,AJ Matthews,Travis Browne,MMAThis week we kick things off with a man who has become a staple of FIST-ta-CUFF Radio over the year, and all we can say is get ready for the “NewBreed.” Erik Kohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/19/ben-askren-shawn-bunch-mike-kogan-aj-matthews-read-moreSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/19/ben-askren-shawn-bunch-mike-kogan-aj-matthews-read-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/19/ben-askren-shawn-bunch-mike-kogan-aj-matthews-read-moreMon, 19 Aug 2013 02:30:00 GMTBen Askren, Shawn Bunch, Mike Kogan, & AJ Matthews Read more This week the show is kicking off the show is a man who could have arguably the best wrestling in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Our first guest is undefeated in his MMA career, has defended his championship belt 4 times and is 9-0 under the Bellator banner. “Funky” Ben Askren is opening up the show and we have plenty to talk about.  When it comes to world-class wrestlers Bellator has A “Bunch,” I don’t mean a bunch as in a number I mean a “Bunch” as in Shawn “Bunch The Great” Bunch. Shawn isn’t the typical Wrestler who came to MMA after their time on the mat was over, this has been a part of the plan for a very long time. Shawn about made the crossover to MMA back in 2009, but decided to try and make one more run at the Olympics.  Our next guest is a man who represents some of the biggest names in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. If you have ever seen Roy Nelson, King Mo, or Jason High fight well it’s because of Mike Kogan. Mike is one of the sports top managers and the list of his clients could go on and on. We could have easily filled a full hour with Mike about his insight into the game but we only have him for a single segment.  AJ Matthews is back this week and even though we saw AJ lose his fight on last weeks episode we still have plenty of Fight Master to watch and discuss. We will talk to AJ about the shoulder injury, dealing with being injured while on the show, and the things we didn’t get to talk about last week like; getting ready for a fight with a new team, how he handled the weight cut leading up to his fight, and of course the nerves leading up to actually walking into the cage.   02:07:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoBen Askren,Shawn Bunch,Mike Kogan,AJ Matthews,MMAThis week the show is kicking off the show is a man who could have arguably the best wrestling in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Our first guest is undefeatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/12/201-casey-ryan-rich-power-isaac-de-jesus-aj-matthewsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/12/201-casey-ryan-rich-power-isaac-de-jesus-aj-matthews/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/12/201-casey-ryan-rich-power-isaac-de-jesus-aj-matthewsMon, 12 Aug 2013 02:30:00 GMT201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews This week we are giving you three guys to keep an eye on as they continue to come up in the sport and our first guest is ready to step into the RFA cage on August 16. Casey Ryan aka Spider Monkey is set to take on Kevin Casey in the Co-main Event at RFA 9. Casey is coming into the fight with 5 wins and no losses. That’s right he’s undefeated with 4 wins coming by way of submission and his last by way of TKO.    It’s nothing new to hear about a wrestling standout making the switch to MMA fighter, but rarely do we hear about a boxer dropping the lace up gloves for the 4 oz style. Our second guest is a man who is doing just that. San Diego Heavyweight boxer Rich Power was billed as Americas next great white hype and now is making the crossover to the cage. Rich is a man who has the power and speed to make an immediate impact on the sport.  Kicking off hour two is a man we told you to watch out for a long time ago and we are not changing our stance anytime soon. Isaac De Jesus is back on the show and set to be back in the Tachi Palace cage. Isaac is a man who brings a lot of stand up and kickboxing experience with him into the cage.  AJ Matthews is back this week02:03:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoCasey Ryan,Rich Power,Isaac De Jesus,AJ Matthews,MMAThis week we are giving you three guys to keep an eye on as they continue to come up in the sport and our first guest is ready to step into the RFA cage on Auguhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/05/show-200-enson-inoue-brandon-frunk-aj-matthewsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/05/show-200-enson-inoue-brandon-frunk-aj-matthews/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/08/05/show-200-enson-inoue-brandon-frunk-aj-matthewsMon, 05 Aug 2013 02:30:00 GMTShow 200 Enson Inoue, Brandon Frunk, AJ Matthews Our first guest is a man who truly lives the Bushido lifestyle. There are few men that I would say were born in the wrong era and Enson Inoue might be one of them. If you have ever seen Enson fight you realize that he enters the cage fully prepared to never leave. Enson is a warrior unlike most athletes in this sport, he truly is the samurai of MMA.  “Brandon Frunk” (Stop reading this and go grab a pen and paper and write that name down…) you won’t want to forget the name. Brandon is an amateur prospect coming out of Alliance MMA in Chula Vista, CA. You have already know for us to bring a man with out a single pro fight onto show 200 he must have potential. Brandon finished his career as the Xplode Fight Series Champ. AJ Matthews is back and ready to talk about everything related to this last weeks episode of Bellator’s reality show “Fight Master.” This week we see Joe Riggs having to really work hard to make it to the 170 lb fight limit. We will talk with AJ about the things you didn’t see in this weeks episode 01:50:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoEnson Inoue,Brandon Frunk,AJ Matthews,MMA,Mixed Martial ArtsOur first guest is a man who truly lives the Bushido lifestyle. There are few men that I would say were born in the wrong era and Enson Inoue might be one of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/29/bubba-jenkins-cliff-wright-jr-lew-polley-aj-matthewsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/29/bubba-jenkins-cliff-wright-jr-lew-polley-aj-matthews/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/29/bubba-jenkins-cliff-wright-jr-lew-polley-aj-matthewsMon, 29 Jul 2013 02:30:00 GMTBubba Jenkins, Cliff Wright Jr., Lew Polley, & AJ MatthewsOur first guest has started his career off with a record of 3-0 and finishing all of his opponents in the first round. When he made the switch from the wrestling mat to the MMA cage, Bubba Jenkins was regarded as a high prospect to watch and he has proven those predictions to be true. Bubba came into the sport of MMA after winning the 2011 NCAA Division I Championship at 157 lbs   Our next guest is getting ready to step back in the Bellator MMA cage and looking to get back to his winning ways. Cliff Wright Jr. is preparing to take on Donald Sanchez on July 31. We will talk to Cliff about getting back in the cage, how this fight came to be, taking on a veteran like Donald, and if he feels the experience will be something he will have to overcome.    Bellator’s new reality show “Fight Master” was back this week and we saw two more fights happen this week. We have our man on the inside AJ Matthews back in the shop to talk about the things we got a chance to see on the televised part of the show, but AJ is also here to share what we did not get a chance to see.    02:03:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoBubba Jenkins,Cliff Wright Jr,Lew Polley,AJ Matthews,MMAOur first guest has started his career off with a record of 3-0 and finishing all of his opponents in the first round. When he made the switch from the wrestlinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/22/tyson-griffin-michele-gutierrez-aj-matthews-john-moragaSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/22/tyson-griffin-michele-gutierrez-aj-matthews-john-moraga/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/22/tyson-griffin-michele-gutierrez-aj-matthews-john-moragaMon, 22 Jul 2013 02:30:00 GMTTyson Griffin, Michele Gutierrez, AJ Matthews, & John MoragaOur first guest is set to make his World Series of Fighting debut against Strikeforce Vet Gesias Cavalcante. That’s right Tyson Griffin is kicking off the show and we are looking forward to talking to Tyson about his career, and the new multi-fight deal he just signed with the WSOF.  It’s been a while since our last guest was on the show or in the cage, but “The Diablita” is ready for both. Michele Gutierrez is set to take on Jordan Nicole Gaza on August 23rd in North Dakota, for Crowbar MMA. Michele has not been in the cage since April of 2012 at Invicta FC 1.  Bellator’s new reality show “Fight Master” was back this week and we are past the fights to enter the house. We have our man on the inside AJ Matthews back in the shop to talk about the things we got a chance to see on the televised part of the show, but AJ is also here to share what we did not get a chance to see.  The man wrapping up the show is also the same man looking to dethrone the UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson. John has been waiting for his shot at UFC gold and this fight was rescheduled to take place on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8. John has been on a very nice winning streak and has a lot of momentum coming into his title shot.  02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoTyson Griffin,Michele Gutierrez,AJ Matthews,John Moraga,MMAOur first guest is set to make his World Series of Fighting debut against Strikeforce Vet Gesias Cavalcante. That’s right Tyson Griffin is kicking off the showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/15/nick-newell-aj-matthews-kevin-ross-tiffany-van-soestSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/15/nick-newell-aj-matthews-kevin-ross-tiffany-van-soest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/15/nick-newell-aj-matthews-kevin-ross-tiffany-van-soestMon, 15 Jul 2013 02:30:00 GMTNick Newell, AJ Matthews, Kevin Ross, Tiffany Van Soest This week we have a great line up, the first two hours we keep things all MMA Related and in the second hour we turn it all towards Lion Fight Promotions and two of the biggest stars on the card. So get ready cause the first hour we take you down and the second hour we plan on standing you up and lighting you up on the feet.  Our first guest is looking to make an impact on the World Series of Fighting, the same way he left his mark on the XFC. Nick recently signed with the WSOF and is slated to take on Keon Caldwell as the promotions 4th event. Our next guest is a man who has been missing from the shop for one week. AJ Matthews is back and we are ready to talk the last episode of Fight Master, Bellator MMA’s new reality show. Kicking off the second hour is a man who brings the fight every time he enters the ring. Kevin “The Soul Assassin” Ross is up in the shop and ready to talk his amazing career, his upcoming fight, and of course what the future holds for The Soul Assassin.  Our last guest is no stranger to the show and has even showed you her singing skills, don’t blame me just #BlameBiggie. Tiffany “Time Bomb” Van Soest is back in the shop and rea01:59:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoNick Newell,AJ Matthews,Kevin Ross,Tiffany Van Soest,MMAThis week we have a great line up, the first two hours we keep things all MMA Related and in the second hour we turn it all towards Lion Fight Promotions and thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/08/tecia-torres-shannon-knapp-leslie-smith-jessica-penneSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/08/tecia-torres-shannon-knapp-leslie-smith-jessica-penne/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/08/tecia-torres-shannon-knapp-leslie-smith-jessica-penneMon, 08 Jul 2013 02:30:00 GMTTecia Torres, Shannon Knapp, Leslie Smith, & Jessica Penne Our first guest goes by the nickname “The Tiny Tornado” and once you have seen her in the cage you understand why. Tecia Torres joins us for another round in the Barber Shop and we have so much to talk about as she heads into her Invicta FC 6 fight against Rose Namajunas. Tecia and Rose are both 2-0 as pros with Tecia having participated solely under the Invicta FC banner. If you had to say someone is the current Godfather of MMA it would have to be Dana White, but there is only one Godmother of Women’s MMA and that would be Shannon Knapp. Shannon is back on the show and it wouldn’t feel right to do an Invicta FC show without her joining us. Our next guest Leslie Smith has been a staple when it comes to Invicta FC fight cards. She has never been finished by a TKO/KO or Submission, and did I mention that she comes to fight with the same intensity as her Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teammates. Leslie Smith is joining us to talk her upcoming Invicta FC 6 fight against Jennifer Maia. Our last guest joining us this week is looking to get back into the winners column and get one step closer to getting back her belt. Jessica Penne is back in the shop and we have a lot of things to talk about since the last time she was on the show. We will talk to Jessica about her last fight and what she has learned from her loss, how she has dealt with it, and the motivation that comes along with a moment like that in a career. 02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoTecia Torres,Shannon Knapp,Leslie Smith,Jessica Penne,MMAOur first guest goes by the nickname “The Tiny Tornado” and once you have seen her in the cage you understand why. Tecia Torres joins us for another round in thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/01/195-todd-vance-norman-parke-aj-matthewsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/01/195-todd-vance-norman-parke-aj-matthews/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/07/01/195-todd-vance-norman-parke-aj-matthewsMon, 01 Jul 2013 02:30:00 GMT195: Norman Parke, & AJ MatthewsNorman Parke is back on the show and this time he’s got a fight less then a week away. Norman is set to take on Kazuki Tokudome at UFC 162 in Las Vegas, NV July 6. Norman was the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter The Smashes.” Norman is coming into this fight on a seven fight win streak with his opponent riding a 3 fight win streak. We will talk to Norman about his layoff, training in San Diego at Alliance, and getting his shot inside the UFC. Bellator aired it’s second episode of their reality show “Fight Master” so our second hour is being kicked off by our inside man AJ Matthews. AJ earned his spot inside the house on the first episode selecting to be the first member of Team Couture. We will talk with AJ about his thoughts on some of the fights as we saw 4 new contestants enter the house. This episode we get to see some of the fighters AJ will call his teammates.  01:39:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnomixed martial arts,Norman Parke,AJ Matthews,mma,ufcNorman Parke is back on the show and this time he’s got a fight less then a week away. Norman is set to take on Kazuki Tokudome at UFC 162 in Las Vegas, NV Julyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/24/veronica-locurto-aj-matthews-james-krause-ryan-martinezSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/24/veronica-locurto-aj-matthews-james-krause-ryan-martinez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/24/veronica-locurto-aj-matthews-james-krause-ryan-martinezMon, 24 Jun 2013 02:30:00 GMTVeronica LoCurto, AJ Matthews, James Krause, & Ryan MartinezOur first guest is no stranger to the show and no stranger to the sport of Women’s MMA. Veronica “VRod” LoCurto is back and we have plenty of Women’s MMA to talk about. We will talk to Veronica about the upcoming Invicta FC 6 card.  Fight Master the new Bellator reality show kicked off this week as did a new tradition over here on the show. Each and every week we will have on our man on the inside AJ Matthews. AJ won his way into the house on the first episode after defeating Darryl Cobb by unanimous decision. We will talk to AJ about the lead up to the entrance fight, why he chose who he did for his coach, and more. Kicking off the second hour of the show is a man on an 8 fight win streak and the last one, won him fight of the night honors and submission of the night in his UFC debut. James Krause is our last guest and we are looking forward to talking to him about his UFC debut against Sam Stout, the decision to take the fight on short notice, and how life has changed in just a little over a week.  Our last guest is knocking out the last half hour of the show the same way he knocked out Richard Hale in02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoVeronica LoCurto,AJ Matthews,James Krause,Ryan Martinez,MMAOur first guest is no stranger to the show and no stranger to the sport of Women’s MMA. Veronica “VRod” LoCurto is back and we have plenty of Women’s MMA to talhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/17/keoni-koch-biggie-rhodes-sergio-pettis-tommy-toeholdSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/17/keoni-koch-biggie-rhodes-sergio-pettis-tommy-toehold/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/17/keoni-koch-biggie-rhodes-sergio-pettis-tommy-toeholdMon, 17 Jun 2013 02:30:00 GMTKeoni Koch, “Biggie” Rhodes, Sergio Pettis, Tommy Toehold Our first guest is making a nice name for himself starting off his career 5-0 with 4 submissions, did I mention that he also is the owner of the best walkout in MMA History. Keoni Koch is dropping by the shop for his first visit.    Listen Anton and Denny are tired of being blamed for things, so stop blaming them and Blame Biggie. Mike “Biggie” Rhodes is back in the shop and it’s all his fault. Mike is fighting at RFA 8, taking on Benjamin Smith. Biggie is coming off the first loss of his career and looking to introduce Benjamin Smith to the feeling.   The second hour of the show we are back with the “young Phenom,” Sergio Pettis. Sergio is the main event at RFA 8 and he is looking to become the champ by the end of the fight.    Our last guest is a man who brings you a new episode of his show each week, Tommy Toe Hold is in the building which means we have a lot of MMA to talk. Tommy is coming on the show to talk his Youtube Channel, where you can get some of his fresh gear showing your support for his show, and his thoughts on the most recent news to break in the sport of MMA.    02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoKeoni Koch,Mike Rhodes,Sergio Pettis,Tommy Toehold,MMAOur first guest is making a nice name for himself starting off his career 5-0 with 4 submissions, did I mention that he also is the owner of the best walkout ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/03/eddie-wineland-manny-rodriguez-ed-oneill-jimmy-harbisonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/03/eddie-wineland-manny-rodriguez-ed-oneill-jimmy-harbison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/06/03/eddie-wineland-manny-rodriguez-ed-oneill-jimmy-harbisonMon, 03 Jun 2013 02:30:00 GMTEddie Wineland, Manny Rodriguez, Ed O’Neill & Jimmy HarbisonOur first guest, Eddie Wineland was set to take on Renan Barao at UFC 161 with the UFC interim bantamweight belt on the line. The dreaded UFC injury bug has struck yet again and now Renan is out of the interim title defense. Eddie is no stranger to the show and I can’t wait to talk with him on the subject.   Manny Ramirez is not on the show, but Manny Rodriguez AKA “The Mean Bean” is and we are going to be talking everything Bellator MMA with the man who does it week in and week out. Bellator is getting ready to kick off another season, which means more tournaments, more extra large checks, titles on the line, and some of the best fights in the sport of MMA.   we have the man who made Al Bundy one of the baddest men of the 80′s and 90′s kick off the second hour. Ed O’Neill will be at Metamoris 2 helping out with the commentary for the event. Ed is a black belt under Rorion Gracie has been involved in BJJ for over 20 years. We will talk with Ed about his journey through the sport as a Gracie Black Belt & Metamoris 2. Jimmy “Jah” Harbison is co02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoEddie Wineland,Manny Rodriguez,Ed Oneill,Jimmy Harbison,MMAOur first guest, Eddie Wineland was set to take on Renan Barao at UFC 161 with the UFC interim bantamweight belt on the line. The dreaded UFC injury bug has strhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/27/191-alp-ozkilic-dave-jansen-mackenzie-dern-kron-gracieSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/27/191-alp-ozkilic-dave-jansen-mackenzie-dern-kron-gracie/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/27/191-alp-ozkilic-dave-jansen-mackenzie-dern-kron-gracieMon, 27 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT191 Alp Ozkilic, Shah Bobonis, Mackenzie Dern, & Kron GracieOur first guest is set to get into the cage at LFC 20 against Antonio Banuelos. Alp “The Turkish Delight” Ozkilik is back on the show and riding a two fight win streak as he steps back in the LFC cage. It’s been a while since we spoke to Alp and we are looking forward to speaking with him about being able to take on a fighter like Antonio  Shah Bobonis joins us to talk his XFC fight coming up in three weeks, opponents pulling out from fights, and his future. Shah also broke down UFC 160 with us and gave his thoughts on JDS and Cain 3, and all the aftermath from last nights fights.   Our next guest will be making history at Metamoris 2 as she will be one half of the first womens match in the BJJ Pro Invitational history. Mackenzie Dern is set to take on Michelle Nicolini in a bout that is being billed as Old School vs. New School. This is Mackenzie’s first year as a Black Belt and we will of course talk to her about the difference in competition and how she feels she matches up with Michelle. The last two weeks we have had two Gracies on to discuss Metamoris 2, but the shows coverage wouldn’t be complete without having the Main Event of the event on. Kron Gracie is on the show and also set to take on Shinya Aoki. 02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoAlp Ozkilic,Shah Bobonis,Mackenzie Dern,Kron Gracie,MMAOur first guest is set to get into the cage at LFC 20 against Antonio Banuelos. Alp “The Turkish Delight” Ozkilik is back on the show and riding a two fight winhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/20/ralek-gracie-gareth-joseph-cody-mckenzie-brendan-schaubSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/20/ralek-gracie-gareth-joseph-cody-mckenzie-brendan-schaub/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/20/ralek-gracie-gareth-joseph-cody-mckenzie-brendan-schaubMon, 20 May 2013 02:30:00 GMTRalek Gracie, Cody McKenzie, Brendan Schaub Kicking off this weeks show is Ralek Gracie. Ralek is undefeated in MMA and has proven time and time again that he is a force on the mat, but we don’t have him on to talk about his time on the mat. Ralek is here to talk Metamoris 2 and all the details of putting together one of the best Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational’s ever. Opening the second hour is a man who is coming off his first Decision Win of his career, and it was against Leonard Garcia. Cody McKenzie is kicking off hour number two and we are excited to have him on the show. We will talk to Cody about his latest win and what it was like going into the third round for the first time in his career. Cody was a previous cast member of The Ultimate Fighter and we will talk to him a little about his experience being on the show and pick his brain on this upcoming season of the show. Our next guest is a man who has made his name in the cage, but is now set to take on Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu at Metamoris 2. Brendan Schaub is joining us to talk his upcoming BJJ match and there is plenty to talk about. We will talk to Brendan about having to get clearance from Zuffa and the UFC to compete in the match. We will talk to Brendan about how he got involved in the match and how he feels he matches up against Cyborg 02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoRalek Gracie,Gareth Joseph,Cody McKenzie,Brendan Schaub,MMAKicking off this weeks show is Ralek Gracie. Ralek is undefeated in MMA and has proven time and time again that he is a force on the mat, but we don’t have himhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/13/rafael-lovato-jr-rener-gracie-aj-matthews-bruce-bufferSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/13/rafael-lovato-jr-rener-gracie-aj-matthews-bruce-buffer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/13/rafael-lovato-jr-rener-gracie-aj-matthews-bruce-bufferMon, 13 May 2013 02:30:00 GMTRafael Lovato Jr., Rener Gracie, AJ Matthews, & Bruce Buffer Our first guest this week is none other then Rafael Lovato Jr. Rafael is set to take on Andre Galvao at Metamoris 2 on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Rafael is  the second American (Our own B.J. Penn being the first) to win the Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a black belt. Okay so if I say the last name Gracie who do you think of? I mean you could think of Royce, Rorion, or maybe even Helio, but what about the new generation? Well our next guest is just that, the new generation of Gracies, and Rener Gracie is back in the SHOP! ellator just recently announced the cast of their new reality show "Fight Master" and kicking off the second hour is one of the men who made the cut. Alliance MMA Welterweight AJ Matthews is dropping in to talk everything he can about the show. After both fighters have walked the path that leads them to the Octagon, entered the cage, and heard the roar of the crowd; only one thing is left before they end up laying it all on the line they have to hear from the Veteran Voice of the Octagon "It's TIMEEEEE!! Speaking of the "Veteran Voice of the Octagon" Bruce Buffer the man who has coined the phrase is on the show to talk about his book coming out "It's Time, My 360 View Of The UFC." 02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoRafael Lovato Jr,Rener Gracie,AJ Matthews,Bruce Buffer,MMAOur first guest this week is none other then Rafael Lovato Jr. Rafael is set to take on Andre Galvao at Metamoris 2 on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Rafael is  the sechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/06/chris-barnett-ryan-benoit-anthony-birchak-mark-pavelichSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/06/chris-barnett-ryan-benoit-anthony-birchak-mark-pavelich/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/05/06/chris-barnett-ryan-benoit-anthony-birchak-mark-pavelichMon, 06 May 2013 02:30:00 GMTChris Barnett, Anthony Birchak, Mark PavelichOur first guest is set to scrap for his chance to take home the MFC Heavyweight Title, but he has his hands full against Smealinho Rama. Chris “BeastBoy” Barnett is headed into this fight with a lot of hype coming from MFC President Mark Pavelich.    Opening the second hour of the show is the other half of the Co-Main event for MFC 37. Anthony Birchak is 9-1 headed into this fight with 8 finishes out of his 9 wins. Between Anthony and his opponent Mark Pavelich has made yet another fan favorite match up.  Our last guest is a man who has ran MMA in Canada for a while and the only way he is giving up his throne is when he decides to vacate it. Mark Pavelich is a name that has been in the headlines of MMA for a while, whether it’s because he Doesn’t Pull Punches    &a02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoChris Barnett,MFC,Anthony Birchak,Mark Pavelich,MMAOur first guest is set to scrap for his chance to take home the MFC Heavyweight Title, but he has his hands full against Smealinho Rama. Chris “BeastBoy” Barnethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/29/187-marina-shafir-allanna-jones-mike-valle-george-castroSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/29/187-marina-shafir-allanna-jones-mike-valle-george-castro/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/29/187-marina-shafir-allanna-jones-mike-valle-george-castroMon, 29 Apr 2013 02:30:00 GMT187 Marina Shafir, Allanna Jones, Mike Valle, George CastroOur first guest has already proven that she is a woman in the sport not to take lightly, with 3 amateur wins and all coming by way of Armbar. Marina Shafir might have a look similar to her training partner, but believe me when I say she is her own person and fighter. Marina will come on the show tonight to talk about her amateur career, turning pro, and the future for her in the sport Our next guest is known as Hands of Stone, and she is looking to lay those hands on her opponent Fallon Fox at CFA May 24. Allanna Jones has accepted her next match up inside the CFA Women’s tournament. This is one interview you don’t want to miss as we will get to know Allanna, why she started fighting, being a part of the CFA tournament, and what it will mean to win the belt. Mike Valle opens up the second hour of the show and if you aren’t in the know of who Mike is you will after this show. Mike is the striking coach at Jackson’s MMA. We will talk to him about working with some of the sports biggest names, working for such a high profile gym, and of course last nights fight.   02:03:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoMarina Shafir,Allanna Jones,Mike Valle,George Castro,MMAOur first guest has already proven that she is a woman in the sport not to take lightly, with 3 amateur wins and all coming by way of Armbar. Marina Shafir mighhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/22/show-186-daniel-straus-leonard-garcia-vinny-magalhesSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/22/show-186-daniel-straus-leonard-garcia-vinny-magalhes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/22/show-186-daniel-straus-leonard-garcia-vinny-magalhesMon, 22 Apr 2013 02:30:00 GMTShow 186 Daniel Straus, Leonard Garcia, Vinny Magalhães "This Is Jiu-Jitsu" is a film that's being supported by members of Renzo Gracie's NYC Academy. The purpose of the film is to document the history, the stories, and the culture of what makes BJJ what it is worldwide.  As you can see by the picture for our next guest he isn't in the fight business to play games, he entered the Bellator tournament for two things. His check and his shot at the title; he got his check, but a hand injury has kept him from getting his chance at the belt. BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is kicking off our second hour on April 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM PST with the "Bad Boy." Leonard Garcia is back in The Octagon April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Leonard's opponent is Cody McKenzie and this fight was scheduled to take place at UFC 155, but due to injury it will now go on at UFC 159 after Leonard took on Max Holloway in a bout that was considered controversial. Vinny Magalhães is wrapping up the show as he gets set to take on Phil Davis in a match up where he hopes to wrap up another win and a step closer to the top of the 205 lb division. 02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoThis is Jiu Jitsu,Daniel Straus,Leonard Garcia,Vinny Magalhaes,MMA"This Is Jiu-Jitsu" is a film that's being supported by members of Renzo Gracie's NYC Academy. The purpose of the film is to document the history, the stories,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/15/michelle-waterson-norman-stormin-parke-myles-fury-jurySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/15/michelle-waterson-norman-stormin-parke-myles-fury-jury/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/15/michelle-waterson-norman-stormin-parke-myles-fury-juryMon, 15 Apr 2013 02:30:00 GMTMichelle Waterson, Norman “Stormin” Parke, Myles “Fury” JuryOur first guest for BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 185 just had the biggest fight of her career and one that saw her leaving the Invicta FC cage crowned the new Atomweight Champ. Michelle Waterson AKA “The Karate Hottie” is dropping in on the show and we are excited to get a chance to catch up with her fresh off her win.  Our next guest on BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter-The Smashes. That’s right Norman “Stormin” Parke is coming on the show for the first time and we have plenty to talk about from his time on The Ultimate Fighter, his current 7 fight win streak, and of course his current match up against Jon Tuck at UFC on FOX 7.   Our last guest on this week’s episode of BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is undefeated and making a splash inside the stacked UFC 155 lb. weight class. Myles “Fury” Jury is dropping in on the show and ready to talk about his upcoming match up with Ramsey Nijem. Myles is set to face off with Ramsey at UFC on FOX 7, April 20th.   02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoMichelle Waterson,Norman Parke,Myles Jury,UFC,MMAOur first guest for BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 185 just had the biggest fight of her career and one that saw her leaving the Invicta FC cage crowned thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/08/g-money-clint-hester-justin-lawrence-hapaSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/08/g-money-clint-hester-justin-lawrence-hapa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/08/g-money-clint-hester-justin-lawrence-hapaMon, 08 Apr 2013 02:30:00 GMTG-Money, Clint Hester, Justin Lawrence, HapaThe sport of MMA has plenty of stories to motivate and we have even heard a few of those stories over the years here on FIST-ta-CUFF Radio. However when it comes to the story of Garrett “G-Money” Holeve this is the true story of heart, determination, and a will to never give up.  Clint Hester is back this week for his last time on the show before we see him make his UFC Debut at The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Clint was a heavy favorite from the entry fights as he was Jon Jones first pick.  Second hour of BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio we have The American Kid kicking things off. Justin Lawrence is set to face Daniel Pineda on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter Finale. We will talk to Justin about his early life and training with his father at the young age of 6. Wrapping up this weeks show is a man who is ready to get back to his winning ways and take his place amongst the best in the Heavyweight division. Travis is set to take on Gabriel Gonzaga on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. 02:04:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoGarrett Holeve,Clint Hester,Justin Lawrence,Travis Browne,MMAThe sport of MMA has plenty of stories to motivate and we have even heard a few of those stories over the years here on FIST-ta-CUFF Radio. However when it comehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/01/veronica-locurto-michelle-the-karate-hottie-waterson-183Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/01/veronica-locurto-michelle-the-karate-hottie-waterson-183/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/04/01/veronica-locurto-michelle-the-karate-hottie-waterson-183Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:30:00 GMTVeronica LoCurto, Jocelyn Lybarger, Jessica Penne Show 183Veronica “V-Rod” LoCurto is back in the shop and with the recent events in Women’s MMA we have plenty to talk about. We are going to talk the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, having women and men on this season, and if a female from outside the organization is good enough to get a contract. You know we have to talk about Fallon Fox and the upcoming CFA tournament. Our next guest is on a four fight win streak, is the #3-ranked female Atomweight in the world, did I mention she is fighting for the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship when she faces Jessica Penne in the main event of Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013.  Opening up the second hour of show 183 is a woman known as Lights Out and did I mention that she is also a first in the sport with her sister. We have one half of the first set of twins to compete in MMA and it’s Jocelyn Lybarger. We have so much to talk about with Jocelyn; from how her and Jillian got started in the sport, training at the MMA Lab, her upcoming fight for King of the Cage The only way to end a show like t02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoVeronica LoCurto,WMMA,Jocelyn Lybarger,Jessica Penne,MMAVeronica “V-Rod” LoCurto is back in the shop and with the recent events in Women’s MMA we have plenty to talk about. We are going to talk the upcoming season ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/25/fist-ta-cuff-radio-182-hester-acosta-lucas-awadSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/25/fist-ta-cuff-radio-182-hester-acosta-lucas-awad/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/25/fist-ta-cuff-radio-182-hester-acosta-lucas-awadMon, 25 Mar 2013 02:30:00 GMTFIST-ta-CUFF Radio 182 Hester, Acosta, Lucas, AwadOur first guest this week is a man who has frequented the show during this season of the Ultimate Fighter. Clint Hester was the first pick of the season and a member of Team Jones. We have been without Clint for a few weeks which only means that we have tons to talk about. We will talk with Clint about his fight during round one, the wild card pick by Team Jones, and of course his thoughts on the rest of the season. Danny Acosta is back in the shop and ready to talk about the sport of MMA. This episode we will talk to Danny about all the news in the sport of Women’s Mixed Martial Arts from Cyborg, the current issue with Fallon Fox, and everything that is women’s MMA. We kick off the second hour of BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio with a guest that’s last name almost packs as much punch as she does in the cage. Amanda “Powerhouse” Lucas is on the show and ready to talk MMA, Robot Combat League, and so much more.  Our last guest is closing out the show and next week is hoping to close out the Bellator Tournament with a win and nice big check in02:03:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoClint Hester,Danny Acosta,Amanda Lucas,Saad Awad,MMAOur first guest this week is a man who has frequented the show during this season of the Ultimate Fighter. Clint Hester was the first pick of the season and a mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/18/fist-ta-cuff-radio-181-pettis-villefort-njokuani-martinezSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/18/fist-ta-cuff-radio-181-pettis-villefort-njokuani-martinez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/18/fist-ta-cuff-radio-181-pettis-villefort-njokuani-martinezMon, 18 Mar 2013 02:30:00 GMTFIST-ta-CUFF Radio 181 Pettis, Villefort, Njokuani, MartinezOur first guest this week is a Phenom. Sergio Pettis is stopping back in the shop and the last time we talked to him he was stepping into the cage with Jimmy Jones for RFA. Sergio was set to step back in the cage for RFA but injury has forced his fight to be taken off the card. The good news is the phenom is still stepping in the cage and now he’s doing it for North American Fighting Championship in Milwaukee, WI Our second guest this week was destined for greatness when it comes to fighting, he is son of Vale Tudo legend Francisco “Master Indio” Silva and the Godson of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. Danillo Villefort is stopping by the show to talk his debut fight for World Series of Fighting as he takes on Kris McCray. Our third guest this week for FIST-ta-CUFF Radio on BJPenn.com is a bad man, don’t believe me watch his last fight for RFA! Chidi Njokuani is back on the show and ready to talk his upcoming fight for RFA 8. Chidi is riding a 4 fight win streak coming into this fight, with 3 of those wins coming by stoppage. Chidi is set to take on Jeremy Kimball in the Co-Main Event.   02:08:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoSergio Pettis,Danillo Villefort,Chidi Njokuani,Ryan Martinez,MMAOur first guest this week is a Phenom. Sergio Pettis is stopping back in the shop and the last time we talked to him he was stepping into the cage with Jimmy Johttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/13/fist-ta-cuff-radio-show-180-bamma-usa-papazian-henle-ceoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/13/fist-ta-cuff-radio-show-180-bamma-usa-papazian-henle-ceo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/13/fist-ta-cuff-radio-show-180-bamma-usa-papazian-henle-ceoWed, 13 Mar 2013 02:00:00 GMTFIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 180 BAMMA USA: Papazian, Henle, CEO We open the show with a man who is the main event and looking to get back into the win column against Terrion ‘Flash’ Ware. Jared ‘The Jackhammer’ Papazian is back on the show and ready to talk his upcoming fight at Bad Beat 8. Jared is no stranger to the show and it’s been far to long since we have spoke to the “Jackhammer.”   Our second guest is back in the cage after a battle with Current MFC Champ Elvis Mutapcic, Joseph “Leonidas” Henle is back on the show and ready to discuss his upcoming fight and getting back in the cage after his layoff due to injury. Leonidas is coming off the first loss of his career and I can only imagine the motivation he has stepping into the BAMMA USA cage.   The only way to end the show the right way would be to talk to the man who is behind BAMMA USA. Brett Roberts is joining us to talk the fight game, his upcoming card for Bad Beat 8, what brought him into the promotion game, working with both sides of a card from the up and comer pros and the decorated veteran.   Follow us on twitter @FISTtaCUFFRadio (Anton) @FISTtaCUFF (Drew) and @ProMMANowDenny (Denny) and follow the site @BJPennDotCom.01:50:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoBAMMA USA,Jared Papazian,Joseph Henle,MMA,Mixed Martial ArtsWe open the show with a man who is the main event and looking to get back into the win column against Terrion ‘Flash’ Ware. Jared ‘The Jackhammer’ Papazian ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/11/st-ta-cuff-radio-179-liborio-sefo-manzanares-eastonSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/11/st-ta-cuff-radio-179-liborio-sefo-manzanares-easton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/11/st-ta-cuff-radio-179-liborio-sefo-manzanares-eastonMon, 11 Mar 2013 02:30:00 GMTFIST-ta-CUFF Radio 179 Liborio, Sefo, Manzanares, Easton Ricardo Liborio was named the 13th most powerful player in MMA in the Fight! Power rankings which means this is a perfect guest to talk to about the current state of MMA. We will talk to Ricardo about the history of ATT, his time learning martial arts from a young age (He got his start in combat sports at 4 years old), and the program he has at ATT to teach  judo to visually impaired students. The second guest on BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 179 is Ray Sefo and we have so much World Series of Fighting to talk. Ray is the president of the WSOF and is plenty busy as their second event is set to take place at the Revel Ovation Hall, in Revel Beach, NJ on Saturday, Mar 23. Andrei Arlovski is set to take on Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in a heavyweight main event, with Marlon Moraes taking on Tyson Nam as the Co-Main event. Kicking off the second hour of BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is a man looking to put an end to an upcoming phenoms undefeated streak at RFA 7. Matt Manzanares joins us and we have plenty to talk about with the Cheyenne, Wyoming native. Manzanares is no stranger to stepping in to do battle, with a 9 year boxing career under his belt and a 17-fight amateur MMA career before turning pro, Manzaneres is looking to pick up his next win at RFA 7 against Sergio Pettis. Our last guest on BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is not the type of man you don't want to make mad, cause you won't like him when he becomes the HULK! Mike Easton is set to take on Brad Pickett at UFC on FUEL TV 9, in Stockholm, Sweden on April 06. We will talk with Mike about his recent time in San Diego, CA training for his upcoming fight at Alliance MMA. Mike is looking to get back on a win streak after his first loss in 9 fights. Follow us on twitter @FISTtaCUFFRadio (Anton) @FISTtaCUFF (Drew) and @ProMMANowDenny (Denny) and follow the site @BJPennDotCom. 01:39:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoRicardo Liborio,Ray Sefo,Matt Manzanares,Mike Easton,MMARicardo Liborio was named the 13th most powerful player in MMA in the Fight! Power rankings which means this is a perfect guest to talk to about the current sthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/04/show-178-brett-cooper-clint-hester-nick-p-manny-rodriguezSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/04/show-178-brett-cooper-clint-hester-nick-p-manny-rodriguez/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/03/04/show-178-brett-cooper-clint-hester-nick-p-manny-rodriguezMon, 04 Mar 2013 03:30:00 GMTShow 178 Brett Cooper, Clint Hester, Nick P, Manny RodriguezBJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio kicks off show 178 with a man you don’t want to sleep on when it comes to The Bellator Middleweight Tournament. Brett “Fudoshin” Cooper opens up the show and we have so much to discuss, from his five fight win streak, to his match-up in the Bellator Final Our second guest on this week of BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is a man who is becoming a frequent guest and one we have been waiting to see get his turn to fight inside The Ultimate Fighter house. Clint Hester is back this week and he’s got his first round fight coming up inside the house our third guest Nick Piedmont is ready to step back in the Bellator Cage and go to war. We will talk to Nick about how his training has been going at one of the best gyms in the nation, getting the call to come back and fight for Bellator, and the details on the call. Nick is making the most of his move to San Diego, CA and training with the rest of the team at Alliance MMA The man wrapping up the show this week has seen all the madness that has happened inside the Bellator FC02:02:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoBrett Cooper,Clint Hester,Nick Piedmont,Manny Rodriguez,MMABJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio kicks off show 178 with a man you don’t want to sleep on when it comes to The Bellator Middleweight Tournament. Brett “Fudoshin”http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/25/bjpenncom-fist-ta-cuff-radio-177-jenkins-cfa-green-bravoSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/25/bjpenncom-fist-ta-cuff-radio-177-jenkins-cfa-green-bravo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/25/bjpenncom-fist-ta-cuff-radio-177-jenkins-cfa-green-bravoMon, 25 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMTBJPenn.com FIST-ta-CUFF Radio 177 Jenkins, CFA, Green, Bravo You don't get the nickname "The Highlight Kid" without deserving it, the same could be said when it comes to being a coach on Jon Jones team on this season of The Ultimate Fighter. Well Bubba Jenkins is that man and he is joining us for BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio show 177. We will talk how Bubba got the call to join Jon Jones on this season of The Ultimate Fighter and handle the wrestling coaching for Team Jones. March 02,2013 Mixed Martial Arts hits Miami, Florida in a hard way. The Championship Fighting Alliance is taking place at the Bank United Center with some fights you don't want to miss. Jorge De La Noval is the man behind the promotion and these huge fights. James Mcsweeney vs. Dion Staring, plus a women's tournament that will see four very tough ladies laying it all on the line for the CFA belt. obby Green is on the show and the man is coming off a great win in his UFC debut against Jacob Volkmann. Bobby "King" Green is on the show and the man is also on a roll, a five fight win streak to be exact. Bobby started his career with an 8-1 record and has fought for Affliction, King Of The Cage, and pciked up four wins in a row inside of Strikeforce before beating Volkmann in his UFC debut. One of the biggest characters in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts is making his official BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio debut and we have tons to talk about. Eddie Bravo is a man known for a few things, his rubber guard, his work at Abu Dhabi, and the 10th Planet gym. Eddie is about to be known for something else as well and that thing is the Subs Only Worlds that will be taking place March 30th, at the TapOut L.A. Training Center. Follow us on twitter @FISTtaCUFFRadio (Anton) @FISTtaCUFF (Drew) and @ProMMANowDenny (Denny) and follow the site @BJPennDotCom. You can also follow us on Instagram @FISTtaCUFF (Anton) @FISTtaCUFFRadio (Drew) and @ProMMANowDenny.  02:05:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoBubba Jenkins,CFA,Bobby Green,Eddie Bravo,MMaYou don't get the nickname "The Highlight Kid" without deserving it, the same could be said when it comes to being a coach on Jon Jones team on this season ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/18/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-175-hester-smith-knapp-carmoucheSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/18/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-175-hester-smith-knapp-carmouche/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/18/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-175-hester-smith-knapp-carmoucheMon, 18 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMTBJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF 176 Hester Smith Knapp Carmouche This week we have our man back from this season of TUF, A man always killing the Mic for Bellator, A women running WMMA, & another looking to take the UFC title home to San Diego.  Clint Hester is back on the show this week and we have plenty to talk about from his team getting control back last week, to the feelings in the house about Urijah Hall and his brutal KO. Clint has yet to fight but he's been training and we will talk his feeling about being in the house up to this point. Nothing to crazy has gone on so far and it seems like for once a season will be more about the fights then the pranks. Follow Clint on twitter @ClintHester If we are going to talk Bellator there is no one better in the business to do it with then Jimmy Smith. Jimmy is no stranger to the show and always brings it, just like he does week in and week out calling the action for one of the hardest hitting promotions in the world! We will talk this seasons tournaments, Bellator signing some huge names like King Mo, and of course what kind of trouble Jimmy has been getting into. Follow Jimmy on twitter @JimmySmithMMA  Shannon Knapp doesn't even need an introduction cause if you don't know who she is, you must not know Womens' MMA. Shannon is putting on the best fights with her promotion Invicta FC and this next card will be no different. We will talk to Shannon about the future of Invicta, Liz vs. Rhonda, and her goals for 2013. Get ready to talk to the lead woman of WMMA and follow her on twitter @ShanKnapp Our last guest is ready to make history and for the biggest fight of her carrer. The Girl-rilla is back in the shop and we will talk about the Cameras being around for this fight, the pressure, her opponent, and so much more. Liz will be one of the first two females to step in the UFC cage ever and we will talk the experience to this point and so much more. Follow Liz on twitter @IAmGirlRilla  02:04:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoClint Hester,Jimmy Smith,Shannon Knapp,Liz Carmouche,MMAThis week we have our man back from this season of TUF, A man always killing the Mic for Bellator, A women running WMMA, & another looking to take the UFC titlhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/11/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-175-acosta-alvey-silva-pavelichSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/11/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-175-acosta-alvey-silva-pavelich/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/02/11/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-175-acosta-alvey-silva-pavelichMon, 11 Feb 2013 03:30:00 GMTBJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF 175 Acosta, Alvey, Silva, Pavelich BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back this week with a man who knows a thing or two about MMA and from then we head up North for a FIST full of MFC! Our first guest Danny Acosta has been in the MMA game for some time and we are looking forward to discussing some of the hottest topics with him. We will talk some UFC and the recent signings and releases, TRT and it's place in the sport, Rousey vs. Carmouche, the current state of the 145 lb. division and teammate vs teammate.Follow Danny on Twitter @AcostaIsLegend Our next guest is a man who is all smiles in and out of the cage and I'm sure he has a grin as he makes his MFC debut as the Co-Main Event. Sam Alvey is riding a 2 fight win streak as he gets ready to take on Elvis Mutapcic for the MFC 185 lb. strap. We will talk the fight, TUF, and much more. Sam is a man that I can assure you is ready for his chance at the belt. Follow him on Twitter @SmilenSam We kick off the second hour Jay Silva. Jay is set to take on Jacen Flynn in his MFC debut. Jay got interested in the sport after seeing the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Jay trained under Renzo Gracie earning the level of Purple belt and has trained with some of the sports best. We will talk his journey in the sport, his upcoming fight, his goals for 2013, and of course what to expect from him inside the MFC. Follow Jay on twitter @JaySilvaMMA You know with any MFC show the last man to close this show is the man who runs the MFC. President Mark Pavelich is back in the shop and we have plenty to talk from this card, the two belts on the the line, his current stable of fighters, to his plans for 2013. Mark Pavelich didn't get where he is by holding anything back, and he never pulls punches when he's on the show. Mark is ready are you? Follow Mark and the MFC on twitter @MarkPavelich & @MaximumFighting   02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoDanny Acosta,Sam Alvey,Jay Silva,Mark Pavelich,MMABJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back this week with a man who knows a thing or two about MMA and from then we head up North for a FIST full of MFC! Our firhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/28/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-173-hester-gonzalez-green-mccallMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/28/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-173-hester-gonzalez-green-mccall/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/28/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-173-hester-gonzalez-green-mccallMon, 28 Jan 2013 03:30:00 GMTBJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF 174 Hester Gonzalez Green McCall BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back this week with a cast member from this season of TUF, A Ghost, A man making his UFC Debut, and Uncle Creepy.    Our first guest was also Jon Jones 1st pick in this season of the Ultimate Fighter. Clint Hester is opening up the show and after watching his first fight it looks like some people standing across from him in the cage could get opened up. We will talk his career before the show, and the lead up to the last two episodes. Follow Clint on Twitter @ClintHester   We have the Ghost, Nick Gonzales is back on the show and it's been far to long. Nick is preparing to get into the cage for Legacy fighting on Axs TV and we will talk to him about the upcoming fight, his career as a professional boxer and MMA fighter, what 2013 has in store for him and much more. Get ready cause the ghotst is a scary man inside the cage.You can follow Nick on Twitter @NickTheGhost   Kicking off the second hour is a man looking to kick off his UFC career with a nice win. Bobby "King" Green is on the show and scheduled to take on Jacob Volkman at UFC 156. Bobby started his career with an 8-1 record and has fought for Affliction, King Of The Cage, and is riding a 4 fight win streak in Strikeforce. His last win coming over former guest Matt Ricehouse. We have plenty to talk to Bobby about and this is a man you need to keep an eye on. Follow Bobby on twitter @BobbyKGreen   Everyone has that relative that is well, just plain Creepy. This show is no exception and Uncle Creepy is stopping by the shop. Ian McCall is back and set to take on Joseph Benavidez at UFC 156. Ian is looking to get one step closer to his dream of becoming the #1 125 Lb. fighter in the world and I would have to think with a win over Benavidez he will be the #1 contender.tune in and follow Ian on Twitter @UncleCreepyMMA      01:55:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoClint Hester,Nick Gonzalez,Bobby Green,Ian McCall,MMABJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back this week with a cast member from this season of TUF, A Ghost, A man making his UFC Debut, and Uncle Creepy.    Our fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/21/bjpenncom-fist-ta-cuff-radio-173-lamas-lima-van-soest-kochMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/21/bjpenncom-fist-ta-cuff-radio-173-lamas-lima-van-soest-koch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/21/bjpenncom-fist-ta-cuff-radio-173-lamas-lima-van-soest-kochMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:30:00 GMTBJPenn.com FIST-ta-CUFF Radio 173 Lamas Lima Van Soest Koch BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back this week with two men who could be fighting for their shot at Jose Aldo, a man looking to win the Bellator tournament, and a champion kickboxer ready to blow up.Our first guest is one half of a match that could have #1 contender implications all over it. Ricardo Lamas is set to take on Eric Koch in a fight not to miss. We will talk with Ricardo about getting the call to face Koch, if the winner should get a title fight, training for the fight, and of course his past. You don't want to miss the start of the show. Follow Ricardo on twitter at @ricardolamasmma Douglas Lima is back on the show and back in the Bellator cage and looking to win this seasons Bellator welterweight tourney. Douglas is already familiar with what it takes to win the tourney and we will talk with him about the mentality it takes and the sacrifices one has to make. Follow Douglas on twitter @PhenomLima Tick tick BOOM!! You know what that means Tiff "Time Bomb" Van Soest is back to blow up the shop before she explodes in the Lion Fight ring. We will talk to the champ about her upcoming match, how things have changed since winning the belt, and what 2013 holds for. Tiff signed with Lion Fights and we will get the details of the contract and if there is anyone she would like too get in the ring. Follow Tiff on twitter @TiffTimeBomb New Breed is back in the shop and we got plenty to talk about, from his match up with Ricardo Lamas, how things are at Rofusports, if this match up is for a title shot, and how the weight cut is going. Erik lost his title shot to Jose Aldo due to injury and we will get his thoughts on the Aldo/Edgar match up. Follow Erik on twitter @NewBreed04 Follow us on twitter (Anton) @fisttacuffradio (Drew) @fisttacuff (Denny) @prommanowdenny  http://www.bjpenn.com/bjpenn-com-fist-ta-cuff-radio-173-ricardo-lamas-douglas-lima-tiffany-van-soest-erik-koch/ 02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoRicardo Lamas,Douglas Lima,Tiffany Van Soest,Erik Koch,MMABJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is back this week with two men who could be fighting for their shot at Jose Aldo, a man looking to win the Bellator tournament,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/14/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-radio-172-bobonisyagerchandlerMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/14/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-radio-172-bobonisyagerchandler/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bjpenndotcom-fist-ta-cuff/2013/01/14/bjpenncoms-fist-ta-cuff-radio-172-bobonisyagerchandlerMon, 14 Jan 2013 03:30:00 GMTBJPENN.COM'S FIST-ta-CUFF Radio 172 Bobonis,Yager,Chandler Our first guest is no stranger to this show and no stranger to the win column. Shah Bobonis is on a 7 fight win streak and coming off a very impressive win against Cornelius Godfrey in his XFC debut. Shah is now set to take on Pablo Alfonso at CFA 9 on January 19, 2013 in Coral Gables, FL. Get ready to get to know one of the best 135 lb. fighters in the nation not in the UFC.  You know the rule of not feeding a Mogwai after midnight, well I think someone broke that rule. We got a Gremlin in the house and his name isn’t Spike it’s Josh Sampo and something says it won’t be long until you see him wrecking shop in the UFC. Josh is set to take on Alexis Vila at CFA 9 and with a win there it could mean big things for the Gremlin. Josh is coming off a huge win over Antonio Banuelos back in September and I can’t think of how the competition can get any better outside the UFC. The man kicking off the second hour has a story I can’t wait to talk about and it all starts on BET. You read that right, I said his MMA career started on BET. Jamie Yager is in the shop and is ready to talk his Bellator MMA debut. Yager was a multiple sport athlete before he ever put on a pair of 4 oz. gloves. Jamie played Baseball, Football, and Wrestled in High School before heading out to College where he played football. You know I mentioned earlier that we have a champ wrapping things up and a champ is what you’re going to get. This man knows a thing about taking the long road to get what you want. Michael Chandler has worked his way to the top spot without a single shortcut. Chandler didn’t just get a title shot in Bellator he was a product of the tournament format and even took on the Bellator reigning champ Eddie Alvarez in what many believed could have been fight of the year. Michael is set to take on a man who has taken a similar route to get his title shot in Rick Hawn on January 17, in Irvine, CA.  02:01:00FIST TA CUFF RADIOnoShah Bobonis,Josh Sampo,Jamie Yager,Mike Chandler,MMAOur first guest is no stranger to this show and no stranger to the win column. Shah Bobonis is on a 7 fight win streak and coming off a very impressive win aga