BJ Penn on Reflects on His Career and Retirement

Taken from JRE MMA Show #123 w/BJ Penn:
open.spotify.com/episode/6DGk...

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  • @cpainyourass
    @cpainyourass2 жыл бұрын

    The BJ Penn and Chuck Liddell era was so fun. That’s what really got me into becoming a huge mma fan.

  • @82PeRK

    @82PeRK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. When it was actually worth paying to watch. Its beyond watered down now. Last time i bought a paper view was back in late 2007 or early 2008

  • @bicmitchum1368

    @bicmitchum1368

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chuck is another legend that needs to be on, joe needs to get more fighters on who are quickly being forgotten, ppl who helped build the sport

  • @dun0790

    @dun0790

    2 жыл бұрын

    I came in the tail end of the era go into the sport watching last year of pride then followed shogun to UFC for me the peak was a few years ago when you had champs like Cain,Jones,Silva,gap,also all at the same time mad times I wish I could have seen chuck Gsp and BJ from there start in UFC

  • @GoGetYourShinebox

    @GoGetYourShinebox

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fans weren’t as toxic back then either. Everything was more raw and gritty

  • @michaelwatson7060

    @michaelwatson7060

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @tier1solutions28
    @tier1solutions282 жыл бұрын

    The younger crowd does not know how good this guy was. He had unbelievable natural Talent

  • @vincentmcgettigan7948

    @vincentmcgettigan7948

    Жыл бұрын

    The most naturally talented MMA fighter of all time. Easily.

  • @soulsurfer639

    @soulsurfer639

    Жыл бұрын

    @Stugna Bulah I've done BJJ for years, some people (like myself) have to practice moves over and over again until we get it... BJ Penn became a black belt in like 3 years (it takes the average person minimum 8 years). BJ Penn was also the first non-Brazilian to win the BJJ world championships. There's no doubt about it that BJ Pen worked hard, but he had an insane amount of natural talent.... I think he counted on it too much and that might be what led to his downfall.

  • @markhovsepian1469

    @markhovsepian1469

    Жыл бұрын

    He was from Hawaii and had a rep for being a Punk! Last year he was drunk and mouthing off to some guy. The guy punched him in the face and knocked him out. Was pretty funny. You have to give him credit for being a Pro Fighter but he was not that great. Everytime he fought the better guys he lost.

  • @missionpupa

    @missionpupa

    Жыл бұрын

    He was good at ju jitsu when fighters didn't really do ju jitsu, everyone has caught up to that now.

  • @soulsurfer639

    @soulsurfer639

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markhovsepian1469 bro, BJ in his prime was scary. He owned Matt Hughes (former UFC champion) was almost level with GSP and he out struck Diego Sanchez when he was in his prime. He was that good, but he never progressed while everyone else progressed and adapted.

  • @hazard_us132
    @hazard_us1322 жыл бұрын

    I met BJ once at a hotel and he couldn't have been a nicer more humble guy. Total respect for this legend

  • @bp51082

    @bp51082

    Жыл бұрын

    Never had the pleasure but a few people I know, including my BJJ teacher were pretty tight with him and I'd never heard anything other than great things

  • @fy5989

    @fy5989

    Жыл бұрын

    Bj couldn't have been better in his private.

  • @mre_man

    @mre_man

    Жыл бұрын

    I met bj at the airport😅

  • @Chris.E.

    @Chris.E.

    Жыл бұрын

    Lulu's in Waikiki in 2013. Asked me not to post the pic we took. I did on Instagram about 12 min later lol. Sorry BJ.

  • @mikehancho2082

    @mikehancho2082

    4 ай бұрын

    I trained under him in Hilo. He was super nice guy. But he had a MJ/Lebron work ethic. He gave us shit for drinking water and told us we didn’t deserve it.

  • @user-ur7ys8nl4x
    @user-ur7ys8nl4x2 жыл бұрын

    BJ Penn is an amazing man. I was stationed in Hawaii for 9 yrs and met him many times. He is humble, kind and takes the time to talk and support the troops and their families.

  • @outsidechambaz

    @outsidechambaz

    2 жыл бұрын

    He had a lot of issues after retirement with drinking too much and causing chaos but we still love him

  • @absoluteevil3604

    @absoluteevil3604

    2 жыл бұрын

    he sexually abused his wife for years

  • @user-ur7ys8nl4x

    @user-ur7ys8nl4x

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@outsidechambaz that dosent make him a bad person. Everyone has their time in life where things get hard and sometimes we don't always make the right choices. He truly loves Hawaii and his culture and he has a good heart.

  • @outsidechambaz

    @outsidechambaz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-ur7ys8nl4x Yeah I think it makes him more real cuz we all go through breakdowns and rough times but he got all the support from us hawaiians if he can set things straight and direct hawaii into a better future for our kids

  • @chriscornelius2518

    @chriscornelius2518

    Жыл бұрын

    I have heard such nice things about him, on the internet of course. But still, he seems like a good guy.

  • @asarsalari
    @asarsalari2 жыл бұрын

    People forget how insanely good BJ was at his peak. One of the GOATs

  • @Justin-jg2hi

    @Justin-jg2hi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Prime BJ Penn is the best lightweight ever. He was destructive. I’d die to see a prime BJ Penn against Khabib.

  • @shaneallan384

    @shaneallan384

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Justin-jg2hi would look like the gsp Penn fight in his prime

  • @rkk8782

    @rkk8782

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Justin-jg2hi Penn would be a BW nowadays. LWs of today are MASSIVE

  • @nigel6956

    @nigel6956

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shaneallan384 Not true. Khabib had shit for boxing, he was the king of what he did, but you cannot compare him and GSP, so stop, please, just fucking stop.

  • @harrisashraf9372

    @harrisashraf9372

    2 жыл бұрын

    stop capping, he lost like 10 of his last fights

  • @chilliwraslin2510
    @chilliwraslin25102 жыл бұрын

    BJ got a twinkle in his eye when Joe was hyping him up on what he's done in the sport lol love to see it

  • @AMileHiii93

    @AMileHiii93

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Penn is a LEGEND. Deserves his flowers.

  • @HappyWolverine

    @HappyWolverine

    2 жыл бұрын

    saw that too

  • @Humanimal117

    @Humanimal117

    2 жыл бұрын

    He deserves it. Dude was absolutely fierce and brutal.

  • @mikeortiz410

    @mikeortiz410

    2 жыл бұрын

    BJ was a couple of seconds away from booking a fight

  • @unkystavros9706

    @unkystavros9706

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mikeortiz410 💯

  • @Godrules
    @Godrules2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite UFC fighters. You could see his insane determination to win before a fight in his eyes.. Didn't matter who was in front of him. And definitely one of the best at Jiu Jitsu.

  • @yaushaeomessias4837

    @yaushaeomessias4837

    2 жыл бұрын

    And his fight IQ as well.

  • @Caesar316

    @Caesar316

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes he bit off WAY more than he could chew. I'll never forget the look in his eyes after going a round with GSP. He knew he was utterly outclassed and his corner ended up throwing in the towel.

  • @bbq878

    @bbq878

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Caesar316 I remember that. BJ was really extraordinary. He set the bar. Just unfortunate he messed with GSP. That's the sport. It's kinda like when Liston fought Ali.

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    @brendajohnson462

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @Caesar316

    @Caesar316

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bbq878 that's a good comparison. Not taking anything away from BJ, but GSP was like a DBZ character. Every time you fight him, he's twice as strong, and twice as fast as the time before.

  • @ChristopheR-ty1lp
    @ChristopheR-ty1lp2 жыл бұрын

    This interview actually brought a tear to my eye, because I have followed BJ's career, with Joe being the main commentary. Good or bad he always told it like it was. Makes me feel old, but I feel like that is a good chunk of my Life, You two were present for. Great interview 💯

  • @user-xn9rs5ii6l

    @user-xn9rs5ii6l

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chris✉️

  • @carpejkdiem

    @carpejkdiem

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too bad Joe's become a puppet sell out influencer for the man and all his lies/social engineering/programming. More & more ever increasing over time.

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    @textme3962

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @tdawgnowae6351

    @tdawgnowae6351

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same brother same.

  • @sovietninja3

    @sovietninja3

    Жыл бұрын

    Being "old" is a mindset, brother. Never lose your inner kid. The kid that looked up to these fighters like they were superheroes

  • @Warshuk
    @Warshuk2 жыл бұрын

    " Trust takes years to build, seconds to breaks and forever to repair" That's an amazing quote right there 🥰.

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    @omogenews

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @omogenews

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @tsquirrel8675

    @tsquirrel8675

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spot on accurate quote as well

  • @siemanokolano3208

    @siemanokolano3208

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @siemanokolano3208

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @roadkang-cartwright7390
    @roadkang-cartwright73902 жыл бұрын

    Went to his Gym in Hilo and Bj and his brothers where very welcoming. They let me join there class and actually let me pick the agenda for that class , cool guys , aloha spirit at it’s finest‼️

  • @kevinwalsh4652

    @kevinwalsh4652

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm in RI, was in prison in CA with dude Tino from Hilo, he had a roofing company...offered me a job, probably my biggest regret not taking it.

  • @dazzianocolucci3538
    @dazzianocolucci3538 Жыл бұрын

    Part of the greatest era in UFC history. Respect BJ Penn!

  • @HiMyNameIsJesus
    @HiMyNameIsJesus2 жыл бұрын

    The look on BJ Penns face when Joe is talking about how much of a badass he was and how much people loved him is priceless. Long live the prodigy !

  • @GrowingDownUnder

    @GrowingDownUnder

    2 жыл бұрын

    Joe was probably his biggest fan, joe is not just a commentator but he really loves mma and is a huge fan of the fighters

  • @arhyvrapisa
    @arhyvrapisa2 жыл бұрын

    The prodigy!! Forever an OG of the fight game 👊

  • @stephenstuckey

    @stephenstuckey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always. One of the best ever. Str8.

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    @stephaniehall4953

    2 жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @jpeezie3192

    2 жыл бұрын

    Big facts

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    @tsquirrel8675

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @jraybay
    @jraybay2 жыл бұрын

    BJ stuck around a little too long, but like he said it's hard to let go, and it's like that for many athletes across all sports, but anyway, prime BJ Penn was a beast. You had to see him to believe it. He was a problem and it was a pleasure watching him during his best days

  • @rkk8782

    @rkk8782

    2 жыл бұрын

    Him and Sakuraba were a different breed. Penn fought Machida ffs

  • @siemanokolano3208

    @siemanokolano3208

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @siemanokolano3208

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @siemanokolano3208

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @siemanokolano3208

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @chazer7800
    @chazer78002 жыл бұрын

    This clip is so sad yet so heartwarming, hope BJ is in a good place and wish him and his family the best

  • @Will45_
    @Will45_2 жыл бұрын

    Please bring more legends in and tell great stories. I miss these episodes. This is the best episode in a long long time. BJ was a true mma episode. Great man.

  • @anon2427
    @anon24272 жыл бұрын

    Finally our boy BJ Penn, this man was a killer back in the day

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    @omogenews

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @omogenews

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  • @kevinhunt1202

    @kevinhunt1202

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right plus his website was the place of theoriginal mma community

  • @dephkononechicago7079

    @dephkononechicago7079

    2 жыл бұрын

    A mf killer

  • @James-qu6ul

    @James-qu6ul

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not only was he a killer, but he was known for half assed training for fights, didn't put much effort into conditioning, and would get in there and destroy guys just with skill alone.

  • @MonachusRex
    @MonachusRex2 жыл бұрын

    Lightweight GOAT at one point in time. What an iconic fighter. My man fought Lyoto Machida. Fighters now cut half their weight ,this man fought in open weight. One of the most naturally gifted martial artists I've seen

  • @Badass1974

    @Badass1974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Prime BJ beats Khabib. Yep I said it.

  • @MonachusRex

    @MonachusRex

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Badass1974 Would be a tough match up for khabib. Penn has all the tools to beat him. But i think khabib takes it.

  • @Badass1974

    @Badass1974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MonachusRex Penn wins only by TKO. Khabib is elite wrestler. Elite Wrestlers eat thru BJJ guards. So I'm not dismissing Khabib at all.

  • @reedthompson6455

    @reedthompson6455

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MonachusRex the question would be cardio If BJ had prime cardio form then yeah if not Khabib would wear him down

  • @madgavin7568

    @madgavin7568

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Badass1974 Khabib would be too big and strong for him. Their fight would more resemble the 2nd GSP fight, only Khabib would be using his size to wear BJ down in the clinch and shooting takedowns from the get-go. Khabib's Wrestling, Judo and Combat Sambo is almost impossible to beat at 155. I say that as someone who thinks BJ could have gone down as the greatest ever had he always took his training seriously and evolved with the game. The game evolves, BJ would be a 145'er today.

  • @bearinafoxhole5951
    @bearinafoxhole59512 жыл бұрын

    What a warrior. Thanks for all the entertainment over the years, BJ. You were such a joy to watch.

  • @FermentedGrumpyGrapeSqueezit
    @FermentedGrumpyGrapeSqueezit2 жыл бұрын

    His flexibility was insane definitely a pioneer of the sport too. His mma style was way more mixed than most at that time.

  • @rocketfishx3474

    @rocketfishx3474

    2 жыл бұрын

    Flexibility is such a underrated part of mma. And BJ used his flexibility like a weapon in some fights. Thanks for making this comment

  • @madgavin7568

    @madgavin7568

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rocketfishx3474 Flexibility can help greatly not just with throwing up submissions, but escaping them as well. Its something to watch for in WMMA fights because the ladies can be very flexible while grappling. Watching BJ use his legs to trap a guys arms to lock up a RNC was scary to watch, it was like a spider wrapping up its prey.

  • @kalebtalley2504
    @kalebtalley25042 жыл бұрын

    " the hero and the coward they're both scared but the hero's gonna step forward " 💯💯

  • @Super-J10
    @Super-J102 жыл бұрын

    I just realized how much I missed BJ Penn……..was always one my favs. I waslucky enough to see him fight here in Memphis and am glad he came on with Joe ! One of the all time OG’s for sure.

  • @scottandrew8906
    @scottandrew89062 жыл бұрын

    What a great guy BJ is. One of my favorites and so nice to see him on the JRE.

  • @kurtsteven6228
    @kurtsteven62282 жыл бұрын

    What a legend! Fastest person to get a black belt in BJJ ever. Awesome career and stand up guy!

  • @franciscogoya4458

    @franciscogoya4458

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually Travis Stevens is with 18 months

  • @Arizona9001

    @Arizona9001

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not true. I’m CEO of belts, your comment is fake lies.

  • @XxXXxxXXxx78

    @XxXXxxXXxx78

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@franciscogoya4458 Travis had a massive head start already being a black belt in judo.

  • @Gabeasher699

    @Gabeasher699

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not only that he won the worlds at black belt 3 years into training!

  • @mrjuse5470

    @mrjuse5470

    2 жыл бұрын

    Caio Terra wants you to know who he is! lol

  • @dperisty1
    @dperisty12 жыл бұрын

    Great interview - my favorite kind of Rogan talks. Wish he would do more of these.

  • @cdcarelse796
    @cdcarelse7962 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad he's done, he was on a 6 fight losing streak and it was hard too watch him lose over and over again. Happy Retirement Legend

  • @ryanbabila
    @ryanbabila2 жыл бұрын

    BJ Penn was my introduction to MMA when I was young. His prime years are a must watch for any fan of the sport.

  • @glove8888

    @glove8888

    2 жыл бұрын

    NO DOUBT

  • @benjaminstevens6043
    @benjaminstevens60432 жыл бұрын

    It's very touching to see Joe, with such wide and deep experience and understanding of fighters and fighting present his utmost respect and admiration to BJ. The positivity and firm resolve that he presented struck me as a rare and potent form of compassion... Perhaps even a sort of healing to what vestigial shadows of doubt that might have been hiding at the core of a retiring champions outlook. The freedom and relief and acceptance of a man who challenged the entire world it was palpable on BJ. THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT AND AN INCREDIBLE GIFT TO GIVE AND RECEIVE.

  • @moedime3430

    @moedime3430

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said!! Good to see BJ getting some respect in this day/age.. Recent fans just can't comprehend the prime BJ.. 👌👌👌

  • @paulmccarthy2032

    @paulmccarthy2032

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vestigial shadows of doubt? Wow..love it

  • @kurtsteven6228

    @kurtsteven6228

    2 жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t have said it any better myself. It was a really cool moment on JRE and he will always be a Legend in BJJ

  • @samborna1002

    @samborna1002

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. very well written.

  • @MattUNI2005

    @MattUNI2005

    2 жыл бұрын

    As intentionally over-the-top as this is written, I completely agree.

  • @swagn1f1c13nt
    @swagn1f1c13nt2 жыл бұрын

    This man should've been on the pod years ago. Absolute fucking legend amongst men

  • @outsidechambaz

    @outsidechambaz

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think he was on the podcast once before

  • @ryanmontreal5883
    @ryanmontreal58832 жыл бұрын

    As a fan i am so happy to see Bj on the podcast getting his flowers. I find alot of people forget and overlook how good prime Penn was. One of the Goats for me ✌

  • @patphilloccap
    @patphilloccap2 жыл бұрын

    BJ was the guest of honor at the local event where I fought my first pro MMA fight. I lost but he was kind enough to give words of encouragement, that helped a lot for me to bounce back. Thanks for the great fights, BJ!

  • @tinosmo1
    @tinosmo12 жыл бұрын

    Respect to BJ for living up to the pressure and going out on his shield like a warrior

  • @Waswillstdutunable
    @Waswillstdutunable2 жыл бұрын

    He seems to be in a good place in life right now. Happy for him, he deserves to find peace

  • @Jacob-gu3zl
    @Jacob-gu3zl2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best of all time! BJ, thank you for all the great fights 🙏🏼

  • @calilovemusic2816
    @calilovemusic28162 жыл бұрын

    BJ will forever be one of my favorite fighters. His dedication and love for the sport is rarely seen. Fearless,brave,skilled and kind. To watch someone grow so much from their fights is also therapeutic for the fans. It really humbled this one.

  • @RiccardoAmmendoliaBJJ

    @RiccardoAmmendoliaBJJ

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @blind87us
    @blind87us2 жыл бұрын

    A true legend in his own life time.

  • @paulnettles9109
    @paulnettles91092 жыл бұрын

    Blew up at a pivotal time for the sport, played a huge part in growing the UFC and MMA.

  • @willyjenkins8756
    @willyjenkins87562 жыл бұрын

    When BJ was on, he was unbeatable. Great guy with insane skills. Awesome!

  • @SellsZac
    @SellsZac2 жыл бұрын

    Bj Penn and Chuck Liddell are the two guys who got interested in MMA. Absolute legends, even if they both fought 5 or 6 times past their prime.

  • @desmond3399
    @desmond33992 жыл бұрын

    I sorta can't believe we didn't get this sooner

  • @josephsorrendino9645
    @josephsorrendino96452 жыл бұрын

    It was an honor to see him perform. A fighter's fighter.

  • @Jc-si6pj
    @Jc-si6pj2 жыл бұрын

    Excited for this interview !

  • @donjohnson3873
    @donjohnson38732 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the memories BJ. That era of the UFC was the best. The sport may have evolved but it will never be the same.

  • @jasonmcnab1
    @jasonmcnab12 жыл бұрын

    He hits it on a spiritual level. The individual overcoming himself.

  • @codamh4862
    @codamh48622 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching the UFC since the start and BJ Penn is the most naturally gifted fighter I’ve ever seen.

  • @joshthemediocre7824
    @joshthemediocre78242 жыл бұрын

    BJ in his prime is one of the top 5 fighters in any weight class all time in my opinion, I was lucky to watch his entire career, people can go back and watch the fights but it was a different feeling if you were witnessing it..He was the first real MMA Prodigy and he is one of the main reason mma is so hot today. Nothing but respect for BJ.

  • @pearcemark2

    @pearcemark2

    2 жыл бұрын

    That “different feeling” is called delusion

  • @tor3699
    @tor36992 жыл бұрын

    When I first saw BJ fighting in the UFC was right around when I first started watching MMA. The Prodigy will always have a special place in my heart

  • @thenamelessdemigod
    @thenamelessdemigod2 жыл бұрын

    Huge BJ fan growing up dude really was a killer that just stuck around a little too long Also BJ did what Khabib never did and actually went up in weight and won in two divisions and didn't have a padded record fighting nobodies

  • @hetiszeker-999

    @hetiszeker-999

    2 жыл бұрын

    You good? Why you dragging khabib into this?

  • @tsquirrel8675

    @tsquirrel8675

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hetiszeker-999 same reason all the khabib D riders bring his name up all the time

  • @thelot9880

    @thelot9880

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao bj was a bum. Got ktfo out by bums in the parking lot

  • @johnpauljones-topic6757

    @johnpauljones-topic6757

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also a better resume

  • @thenamelessdemigod

    @thenamelessdemigod

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tsquirrel8675 Exactly.

  • @tommcfarlane7249
    @tommcfarlane7249 Жыл бұрын

    Prime BJ Penn was something else. It was actually so sad to see his rapid decline but it happens to plenty of fighters.

  • @Jesters_Thorny_Crown
    @Jesters_Thorny_Crown2 жыл бұрын

    Super humble dude. I work out at his gym in Hilo all the time. Ive run into him on several occasions and you would never know he was a world famous athlete in his sport. Hes quick with a smile and never looks past anyone. The coaches in that gym are world class. Its an honor to have the opportunity to be able to train with these guys.

  • @markpang8847

    @markpang8847

    Жыл бұрын

    that's the truth 💯. also, isn't it crazy how he mentioned that fighting is the mental game? waiting and thinking of a fight is what is the difficult part. So true. Any person can be a badass. but it takes a warrior to be the way the champs are.

  • @tyrelltyler1430
    @tyrelltyler1430 Жыл бұрын

    I love how the fighting mindset & philosophy can be applied to all life scenarios...💪🏽

  • @bobdpa
    @bobdpa2 жыл бұрын

    BJ was always fun to watch. Definitely a prodigy.

  • @justme-ij2qy
    @justme-ij2qy2 жыл бұрын

    A true warrior from back when I never missed a fight. It's just not the same anymore.

  • @yoloswaggins5385

    @yoloswaggins5385

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel the same way. I thought i was the only one. I knew dang near the whole roster back then every weight class and for years

  • @MitsubishiLancerEvo

    @MitsubishiLancerEvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yoloswaggins5385 honestly the new breed of fighters are pretty fucking amazing at how everyone is so good

  • @dominicfrank77

    @dominicfrank77

    2 жыл бұрын

    so true.....his walk in music BRUDDAH IZ! Still gives me chills

  • @PripyatPlayground

    @PripyatPlayground

    2 жыл бұрын

    We got old

  • @huntermilliner2951
    @huntermilliner29512 жыл бұрын

    As someone who is still pretty new to watching and training mma, I really appreciated this conversation

  • @peniparker7968
    @peniparker79682 жыл бұрын

    I still remember seeing Penn's insane workout videos. He was a total beast

  • @Nunya_Binness
    @Nunya_Binness2 жыл бұрын

    BJ was one of the most exciting fighters the UFC ever produced for a period of time! He’s an awesome dude!

  • @nukedukem420
    @nukedukem4202 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching the video where BJ jumps flat footed out of the pool. Dude was and is still a beast

  • @madgavin7568

    @madgavin7568

    2 жыл бұрын

    It takes an insane amount of athleticism to do that. Out of any active MMA fighters now I can only imagine Yoel Romero doing that and we all know how much of a freak he is.

  • @repin8080

    @repin8080

    Жыл бұрын

    Same brother

  • @joram807
    @joram8072 жыл бұрын

    has been one of my favorites of all time for a long time, was hard to see some of those losses at the end I always personally thought he lacked motivation between fights for getting in shape and pushing weight classes but I also loved him for his willingness to fight anyone.

  • @avqelo1101
    @avqelo1101 Жыл бұрын

    What BJ said right there is beautiful. “It’s not about who’s the best it’s about who wants it the most”

  • @bretlynn
    @bretlynn2 жыл бұрын

    Man I love this guy. what a warrior

  • @TehUltimateSnake

    @TehUltimateSnake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not like Andy Wang. Now that guy is a warrior.

  • @robertgallacher7214
    @robertgallacher72142 жыл бұрын

    No one with more than a passing interest in combat sports has forgotten what BJ Penn achieved. At his peak he was as good as it's possible to get. Incredible to watch with a highlight reel that is as good as anyone from any era. Glad to see he has retired.

  • @darrylgreer68
    @darrylgreer682 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting years to hear from bj penn on the podcast, god bless you 💙

  • @alexisdominguez3133
    @alexisdominguez31332 жыл бұрын

    Although his fighting career ended the way it did, he is still a legend. Thank you BJ for so many great and legendary fights. God Bless🙏

  • @benanderson3041
    @benanderson30412 жыл бұрын

    True warrior true martial artist true performer a legend and a terrifying human being

  • @PabloCruise91
    @PabloCruise912 жыл бұрын

    I had things to do today but now I have to listen to the Progidy BJ Penn. Legend.

  • @wtftony9975
    @wtftony99752 жыл бұрын

    Bj wasn't the first but made Pacific Islanders around the world believe they could do it. Jiu-jitsu blew up in the pacific islands atleast in Micronesia and Bj was a big influence. I remember him coming out and supporting young up and comers at Jiu-jitsu tournaments and mma fights.

  • @Steve_D1974
    @Steve_D1974 Жыл бұрын

    I remember when I trained a UFC fighter to improve his stand up back in 2008 in Arizona. He told me he had grappled with BJ previously and likened it to when you wrestled with your dad as a young boy...just pure old man strength

  • @johndurrer7869

    @johndurrer7869

    Жыл бұрын

    Yet he got knocked out cold by a regular hoe

  • @ohlord3650
    @ohlord36502 жыл бұрын

    Legend. Thank you for the memories BJ.

  • @modernmaleinsight1560
    @modernmaleinsight15602 жыл бұрын

    The prodigy will always be one of my favorite fighters. He went up in weight multiple times and was always competitive. It was great to see him talk to Joe who was always a big fan of his.

  • @AZ-em6nj
    @AZ-em6nj2 жыл бұрын

    BJ Penn got his blackbelt in like what? 3 years, that alone says a lot.

  • @ChrisJAHn_Skylark

    @ChrisJAHn_Skylark

    2 жыл бұрын

    First non Brazilian to win the mundials

  • @christophercapra7390
    @christophercapra73902 жыл бұрын

    BJ was the best to watch back in the day, thank you for all your fights BJ 🙇‍♂️

  • @joediffy
    @joediffy2 жыл бұрын

    B.J. is an absolute LEGEND, in his prime there was nobody else like him! Thanks B.J. for all the great fights, you embody the true warrior spirit!

  • @shadowpitt
    @shadowpitt2 жыл бұрын

    The person and reason I got into ufc. Thank you for all those wonderful fights

  • @barbells_and_guitars
    @barbells_and_guitars2 жыл бұрын

    Fighting ability aside, there was something special about him. I remember visiting my sister in Phili during the Florian fight. All the sports bars were filled to watch him fight. His entrance music would give me goosebumps every time, like I was walking to Octagon with him. For us in Hawaii, he was our "local boy", our warrior, our champion.

  • @MonachusRex
    @MonachusRex2 жыл бұрын

    You guys remember Penn in the clinch lifting his one leg putting it completely horizontal to defend knees to the body. 😭Dude was flexible as hell. He used to stand on one leg and defend takedowns.

  • @zakblue
    @zakblue2 жыл бұрын

    This guy was insanely talented. So many great fights from him

  • @trhoades2063
    @trhoades20632 жыл бұрын

    bj is the reason I got into mma , honestly I've waited sooooooo lobg for him to do the JRE im so happy 😁

  • @Loopedtime
    @Loopedtime2 жыл бұрын

    I tried jumping out a pool for months like Bj Penn did. Beast athlete. Maybe I’ll do it one day

  • @domj9446
    @domj94462 жыл бұрын

    "The hero and the coward are both scared." Nice quote....

  • @lorddaquanofhouserastafari4177

    @lorddaquanofhouserastafari4177

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never heard that before I’m gonna remember this one

  • @zacharysimone5817
    @zacharysimone58172 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful segment. Bj is such a og. And joe just spices up the food just right as always.

  • @nye3455
    @nye34552 жыл бұрын

    Just hearing Joe say those names for the old days give me chills. Hughes, Sherk, Machida. Legends.

  • @jamesdelcol3701
    @jamesdelcol37012 жыл бұрын

    I always loved BJ's personality as a person more than a fighter. He has a natural burn for competition and a lot of elite athletes have a hard time walking away. BJ is one of those guys. He had a hard time letting go. You could see it on his face the last few years if his career. But I always felt there was more to him than just fighting. Family is the thing for most people. Sidebar note: BJ Penn when he was at his best, was a ferocious barrage of punishment. A swarm with an uncanny ability to gain leverage and angles in every fight situation. The ref used to be a few shots too late with BJ. If he knocked you out with blows, it was repeated blows, lightning-fast right uppercuts with leverage, always good leverage. You can't tell how hard those shots are, but some of the uppercut knock outs, the opponent is out, and the ref can't get there in time. That's how fast BJ Penn was. Every fight legend must make a George Forman Grill type business. BJ Penn Hawaiian Burgers or something.

  • @JH-go8xz

    @JH-go8xz

    2 жыл бұрын

    BJ is one of those dudes who just have it, not sure if it’s a Hawaiian thing but he just has that killer mentality that won’t back down which is why he’s one of the GOAT.

  • @SuperSohSo
    @SuperSohSo2 жыл бұрын

    Bj Penn , Rampage Jackson , The legend Kimbo Slice . They made Mma look and seem like a street fight and when I first started watching UFC that style of fight was my favorite now that I'm grown it changed but I will never forget the feeling of watching these type of fighters fight

  • @shapshooter7769

    @shapshooter7769

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kimbo was thoroughly harassed in MMA by an average UFC fighter... Kimbo IS the streetfight, which is is very unpolished and spontaneous. He'd be a great host over at Streetbeefs though

  • @Badass1974

    @Badass1974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kimbo RIP brother was never a MMA legend

  • @Godrules

    @Godrules

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rampage was awesome as well. And that insane body slam KO he did in his Pride days.. Such crazy power.

  • @Badass1974

    @Badass1974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Godrules Rampage in his own words " I'm ALPHA". And he was FN right.

  • @matineyang

    @matineyang

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kimbo should never be mentioned with Penn and Rampage.

  • @donshery
    @donshery2 жыл бұрын

    When I first got into MMA 13 years ago BJ was one of the best P4P fighters and I became a fan right away!

  • @HappyWolverine
    @HappyWolverine2 жыл бұрын

    blessings to BJ and prayers to a prosperous future thanks for the GREAT memories

  • @MK-cy4fh
    @MK-cy4fh2 жыл бұрын

    I hate watching my heroes struggling with mental health issues. We need to acknowledge the reality of head trauma.

  • @artvandelay2591

    @artvandelay2591

    2 жыл бұрын

    You think he seems messed up?

  • @Badass1974

    @Badass1974

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nick Diaz caused that. BJ still feeling that fight. . Nick also. He's been hit with everything. Both legends. After that fight a pic was taken with Nick and BJ sitting with arms around each other. Both there faces all bruised up. That's fuckin OG respect.

  • @erichaynes7502

    @erichaynes7502

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@artvandelay2591 Yes he's messed up..watch the video again closely and you'll see many signs.

  • @MK-cy4fh

    @MK-cy4fh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erichaynes7502 the worst part is people not seeing it. Just watch these guys interviews before and after. Jorge is another one. Clearly no the same after Usman ko'd him.

  • @gibling9109

    @gibling9109

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@artvandelay2591 when did you start focusing on the importing ?

  • @borutosdad3561
    @borutosdad35612 жыл бұрын

    For those that are new to the UFC or only got into it after Mcgregor’s era, this guy right here was the insane. Imagine a Prime Holloway that was a 155 and could do everything.

  • @micahasher7600

    @micahasher7600

    2 жыл бұрын

    The don’t resemble one another as fighters…at all. But they are both Hawaiian 👍🏼

  • @tsquirrel8675

    @tsquirrel8675

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bj has way better credentials than Holloway

  • @MonachusRex

    @MonachusRex

    2 жыл бұрын

    Holloway and an total set of BJJ brilliance.

  • @Smoshylife

    @Smoshylife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t even compare Holloway to him

  • @borutosdad3561

    @borutosdad3561

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@micahasher7600 I meant more like his toughness and aggressiveness

  • @william-uc2oy
    @william-uc2oy Жыл бұрын

    Met him 2005 @ Expo in Long Beach. He knew a guy I knew from Hilo. He and his brother treated me like I was a longtime friend. I had no MMA skills nor could I do anything for him. But I was treated so well by them. They invited me to a press conference even. Can’t say enough about how happy I was. Great memory.

  • @CJBlake-ym6ky
    @CJBlake-ym6ky2 жыл бұрын

    The proverb he dropped at the end about the mental part of fighting was great.

  • @yungvision1
    @yungvision12 жыл бұрын

    Man I really hope Bj will be ok mentally, alot of fighters don't get out unscathed and seem like he is having some small troubles with memory.

  • @erichaynes7502

    @erichaynes7502

    2 жыл бұрын

    They look like very significant memory problems. He can barely get his shit together way too much illegal substances.

  • @madgavin7568

    @madgavin7568

    2 жыл бұрын

    BJ has taken a lot of damage over the course of his career, so there is some CTE there. That combined with taking so many substances won't help either. The man needs all the help he can get.

  • @erichaynes7502

    @erichaynes7502

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@madgavin7568 You're right, I lived in Hawaii for 8 years the stories are actually extremely disturbing.

  • @ohtebowah

    @ohtebowah

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erichaynes7502 What have you heard? I heard sexual abuse stuff. Also screaming the n word after a car crash etc

  • @anthonylentini3487

    @anthonylentini3487

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erichaynes7502 same

  • @videoj81
    @videoj812 жыл бұрын

    One of the G.O.A.T.'s , that's all that needs to be said

  • @NukSooKow-yp9py
    @NukSooKow-yp9py2 жыл бұрын

    BJ's entrances were also legendary. That shit would give me Goosebumps every single time.

  • @tmass1
    @tmass12 жыл бұрын

    penn needed to hear this

  • @randomsht196
    @randomsht1962 жыл бұрын

    BJ Penn is a legend, a hall of famer. RESPECT

  • @sooperbawlz9517
    @sooperbawlz95172 жыл бұрын

    In his prime I still believe he’s the best lightweight fighter ever he just never took it too seriously he was just that good he wasn’t an athlete turned fighter he was a fighter who became an athlete

  • @elclandestino93
    @elclandestino932 жыл бұрын

    This generation of fighters got me into MMA. Ture Legend of the sport.

  • @rokechavez2142
    @rokechavez2142 Жыл бұрын

    BJ is why I got into mma & why i trained in mma(not very long though, 3 years) I was so inspired 💙

  • @adikickass84
    @adikickass842 жыл бұрын

    Did BJ type out the video title?

  • @alappara_kelappurom778

    @alappara_kelappurom778

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's pretty bad lol 😆

  • @d.castillo9495
    @d.castillo94952 жыл бұрын

    The OG double Champ.

  • @sumboy6183

    @sumboy6183

    2 жыл бұрын

    think Dan Henderson did it in pride first

  • @draganbosnjakovic7173

    @draganbosnjakovic7173

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sumboy6183 Randy Couture and Bj did it first but Henderson is the first and only double champ in Pride FC

  • @sumboy6183

    @sumboy6183

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@draganbosnjakovic7173 but wasn't pride first?

  • @sumboy6183

    @sumboy6183

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@draganbosnjakovic7173 nah it was Bj my bad Hendo is in the middle

  • @erikcap5702
    @erikcap57022 жыл бұрын

    Wow never get notifications. Haven’t seen a rogan video pop up in a while so I check and there’s a penn interview. 🔥🔥🔥