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UFC: BJ Penn Talks Nick Diaz, Team Edge and More

We go one-on-one with the Former UFC Champion, the “Prodigy,” BJ Penn. Living up to his name, the “Prodigy” talks about his early days training and competing in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, displaying the famous Gracie technique that …

We go one-on-one with the Former UFC Champion, the “Prodigy,” BJ Penn.

Living up to his name, the “Prodigy” talks about his early days training and competing in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, displaying the famous Gracie technique that earned him acclaimed success inside the octagon.

BJ talks about what fighting for the UFC was like in its earlier days in comparison to the UFC now. Penn shares his thoughts on his significance of the UFC on FOX deal, judging in the sport and why MMA is the best sport in the world.

We also go personal with BJ on his favorite performances in the octagon, his ability to fight at various weight classes, the journey of his UFC career and the toughest fight he’s ever fought.

BJ Penn has become one of the most recognizable faces in the sport due to his wild performances inside the cage and intense fighting spirit. When asked about the success of his career, BJ only offered this: “The worst thing that could happen to a fighter is that he becomes civilized.”

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UFC: Gilbert Melendez and Scrap Pack Talk MMA Expansion and More

The Ultimate Show headed to the El Nino Training Facility in San Francisco, California to sit down with the one and only Scrap Pack for some inside looks at the world of mixed martial arts. This full length Scrap Pack interview features Gilbert Melende…

The Ultimate Show headed to the El Nino Training Facility in San Francisco, California to sit down with the one and only Scrap Pack for some inside looks at the world of mixed martial arts.

This full length Scrap Pack interview features Gilbert Melendez, Phil Baldacci and trainer Eduardo Vargas talking to Bleacher Report’s Danny Acosta about some of the most important issues in the MMA universe.From the issue of five round fights, of which Melendez says, “If you have one round to judge, one 25 or 15 minute round, you can just go off the winner, some guys win the match, but they don’t win the fight.”

The Scrap Pack also lets us in on how they think judging needs to change, the need for mixed martial arts to be legal in New York and much more in this exclusive interview only on Bleacher Report.

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UFC on Versus 6 Preview: Dominick Cruz Talks Demetrious Johnson, Alliance MMA

Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show caught up with MMA superstar and UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz.  Boasting an 18-1-0 record, Cruz is serious business, and when he steps in the Octagon, it’s easy…

Bleacher Report’s The Ultimate Show caught up with MMA superstar and UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz. 

Boasting an 18-1-0 record, Cruz is serious business, and when he steps in the Octagon, it’s easy to see he’s not there to mess around. During our time with him, he talked up Alliance MMA (the team he is a part of) along with his fellow teammates and what they do for each other. He also let us in on how he’s been preparing for his upcoming fight against Demetrious Johnson at UFC on Versus 6 (which is scheduled to go down on October 1st). 

The Dominator also tells us how it feels to defeat such a prestigious fighter like Urijah Faber and what his plans are for the coming year. You can hear about all this and more in this exclusive, uncut interview only on Bleacher Report.

 

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UFC: Michael McDonald Talks Early Fighting Experience, Team Edge and BJ Penn

We traveled out to Modesto, California to Oakdale MMA—the headquarters of one of the youngest MMA stars on the scene, Michael McDonald.  McDonald sat down with us to discuss his fascinating career up to this point. From what it takes to beco…

We traveled out to Modesto, California to Oakdale MMA—the headquarters of one of the youngest MMA stars on the scene, Michael McDonald. 

McDonald sat down with us to discuss his fascinating career up to this point. From what it takes to become a fighter to what it’s like being so young in such an intense sport, McDonald covers it all. He also tells us about his experience with Team Edge (a contest he’s currently in the running for) from how it came to be to what he got out of it.

We also get his expert opinion on his fellow fighters as well as tips on training. McDonald isn’t the only fighter in his family, his two brothers throw down in the Octagon as well and he talks about what it’s like to fight alongside his own flesh and blood in this exclusive and uncut interview only on Bleacher Report.

 

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UFC: Oakdale MMA Talks Nutrition Weight Class Expansion and More

We packed up our gear and sent a crew out to Modesto, Cal. to Oakdale MMA for an exclusive interview with one of the fastest rising and youngest MMA stars ever—Michael McDonald. We sat down with McDonald, his two brothers (also MMA fighters) and …

We packed up our gear and sent a crew out to Modesto, Cal. to Oakdale MMA for an exclusive interview with one of the fastest rising and youngest MMA stars ever—Michael McDonald.

We sat down with McDonald, his two brothers (also MMA fighters) and their trainer Tom. Michael, Tom and his brothers were generous enough to share their thoughts on everything from how they train for fights to what it’s like to be entering such an intense sport at such a young age.

They also revealed how they get ready for a bout—from their diet and training to the kind of music that gets them pumped up. The team also tells us how they would improve MMA judging and what needs done for the sport to be legalized in New York. This exclusive, uncut interview is not one to be missed.

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UFC Fight Night Preview: Jake Shields Talks Fight with Ellenberger and More

While eating Chinese food the other day, our fortune cookie read: “You will land a huge interview in the near future.”We’re pretty sure this is what it was talking about, since we were able to get the one and only Jake Shields to sit …

While eating Chinese food the other day, our fortune cookie read: “You will land a huge interview in the near future.”

We’re pretty sure this is what it was talking about, since we were able to get the one and only Jake Shields to sit down in our studio for an exclusive interview.

Shields talked to us about his intense training regimen in order to prepare for his sure-to-be blockbuster fight against Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 25. He also dished on what it’s like to fight his fellow teammate, Anderson Silva, and on becoming a vegan. We were able to get some words out of him about the hot topic of judging in the UFC as well.

All these topics and more are covered in our exclusive, uncut interview with this MMA phenom.

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