Pro MMA Radio Hosted By Larry Pepe

PMR 185 – Bader, UFC on FUEL Recap, Diaz Talk

Pep — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:25:19 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 185 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Pep was joined by MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland to recap UFC on FUEL 1 in the Opening Round. Ryan Bader visited in the Toe to Toe segment to talk about his upcoming co-main event fight against Rampage Jackson at UFC 144 on Saturday, February 25th in Saitama, Japan and live on Pay Per View. In the Closing Round, Pep and Holland debated what the appropriate penalty for Nick Diaz’ failed drug test for marijuana should be.

PMR 184 – Faber, Wonderboy Thompson, UFC 143 Recap

Pep — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:56:19 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 184 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Pep was joined by CBS Radio’s Dave Farra to recap UFC 143 in the Opening Round. Urijah Faber visited in the Toe to Toe segment to talk about the upcoming TUF on FX season where he will be coaching against UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz before the two square off for the belt. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson came in to discuss his standout KO of the Night performance at UFC 143 and his future in the UFC’s Welterweight Division.

Larry Pepe’s Pro MMA Radio Named the Exclusive Mixed Martial Arts Radio Show of the American Forces Network

Pep — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:09 +0000

February 2, 2012

Larry Pepe’s Pro MMA Radio will be broadcast on the American Forces Network on its main channel, The Voice, every Saturday at 5PM PST starting on February 11, 2012. The one-hour program will be the exclusive radio show on AFN covering the fastest growing sport in the world, mixed martial arts, complete with fighter interviews, industry news, event previews, recaps, analysis and more.

AFN Director Jef Reilly feels that Pepe’s show is a perfect fit for the network. “AFN is thrilled to have Larry and his Pro MMA Radio on board supplying our heroes overseas weekly information on everything MMA. MMA is wildly popular with our troops and we thank Pro MMA for its support of our valued and respected service-members.” For Pepe, the decision to be a part of AFN’s programming was an easy one. “I know that the servicemen and women of our armed forces are passionate about MMA…that’s something we share. The opportunity to provide a fast-paced, fun, informative MMA show to our heroes stationed in 178 countries around the world is an absolute honor.”

About AFN
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Since 1942, The American Forces Radio & Television Service (AFN) vision is to provide multi-channel broadcast quality radio and television services to all DoD members and their families stationed overseas, on contingency operations, and onboard Navy ships around the world. Today, AFN provides multiple television and stereo audio services to over 1,000 outlets in more than 178 countries and U.S. territories, and on board 150 U.S. Navy ships.

About Pro MMA Radio
ProMMARadio.com

Created by Larry Pepe in 2008, Pro MMA Radio is a professional, weekly radio show devoted to covering and analyzing the sport of mixed martial arts. A Who’s Who of top fighters and world champions join Pepe on the show along with top industry experts and media members. The show has won several awards along with the recognition and acclaim of major publications, websites and personalities in the world of mixed martial arts.

PMR 183 – UFC on FOX 2 Recap, UFC 143 Preview

Pep — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:54:01 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 183 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. After a complete recap of UFC on FOX 2, we previewed UFC 143.

PMR 182 – UFC on FX Recap, UFC on FOX 2 Preview

Pep — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:37:07 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 182 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. After a complete recap of UFC on FX and preview of UFC on FOX 2.

PMR 181 – UFC 142 Recap, Kizer, UFC on FX Preview

Pep — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:38:43 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 181 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. After a complete recap of UFC 142 and preview of UFC on FX, Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer came in to talk instant replay, King Mo’s failed drug test, penalties for missing weight and and fence grabbing to stop takedowns.

PMR 180 – Mendes, UFC 142 Preview, Strikeforce Recap

Pep — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:51:36 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 180 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. UFC Featherweight Title Challenger Chad Mendes came in for the Toe To Toe segment to talk about his upcoming title fight against Jose Aldo this weekend and more. In The Opening Round, MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland came in to preview UFC 140 and recap Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.

PMR 179 – UFC 141 Recap, Strikeforce Preview

Pep — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:12:17 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 179 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland joined Pep for a full UFC 141 recap as well as a preview of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.

PMR 178 – UFC 141 Preview, MMA News and Notes

Pep — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:39:23 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 178 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland joined Pep for a full UFC 141 preview as well as a discussion of Miguel Torres’ reinstatement, the future for Strikeforce and Gilbert Melendez, Cyborg Santos, Duane Ludwig’s UFC record KO and more.

Happy New Year to all of our listeners and thanks to all of you for making 2011 a great year for the show!

PMR 177 – Benavidez, UFC 140 Recap, Strikeforce Preview

Pep — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:32:00 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 177 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. New UFC division Flyweight frontrunner Joseph Benavidez came in for the Toe To Toe segment to talk about the newly formed division and much more. In The Opening Round, MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland came in for a full UFC 140 recap as well as a discussion of the Overeem drug test controversy, Miguel Torres’ UFC career-ending Tweet and a preview of this weekend’s title fights at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal.

PMR 176 – TUF Recap, UFC 140 Preview

Pep — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:15:47 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 176 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland came in for a full Ultimate Fighter Finale recap and a preview of this weekend’s UFC 140.

PMR 175 – Dillishaw, TUF Preview

Pep — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:37:51 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 175 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Ultimate Fighter Bantamweight TJ Dillishaw came in to talk about his fight this weekend at the TUF Finale in his attempt to become the first Bantamweight Ultimate Fighter Champion. TJ also talked about Team Alpha Male, teammates fighting teammates, Bisping, Mayhem and the fighter in the house that he would most want to punch in the face!

In The Opening Round, Pep previewed The Ultimate Fighter Finale and discussed some of the issues in MMA this week.

TUF Finalist TJ Dillashaw and TUF Finale Preview Headline This Week’s Pro MMA Radio!

Pep — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:50:57 +0000

Season 14 Ultimate Fighter Bantamweight Finalist TJ Dillashaw headlines this week’s Pro MMA Radio as he prepares for the TUF Finale at The Pearl at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event takes place on Saturday, December 3rd and will be broadcast on Spike TV. Dillashaw, a wrestling standout training out of Team Alpha Male, made it to the Finals will dominant wins over Roland Delorme and Dustin Pague. He will face the winner of this week’s semi-final fight between John Dodson and Johnny Bedford.

PMR 174 – Chandler, UFC 139 Recap

Pep — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:44:22 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 174 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Newly crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler came in to talk about his Fight of the Year candidate against perennial top 5 lightweight Eddie Alvarez that saw Chandler upset Alvarez and take the belt while preserving his undefeated 9-0 record.

In The Opening Round, Pep recapped the amazing UFC 139 event and an incredible weekend in mixed martial arts.

Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler and UFC 139 Recap Headline This Week’s Pro MMA Radio!

Pep — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:17:26 +0000

Newly crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler joins Pro MMA Radio fresh off his title-winning victory over Eddie Alvarez in one of the best fights of the year. Chandler, still undefeated at 9-0, trains out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In The Opening Round, Pep recapped UFC 139, headlined by another Fight of the Year candidate, a five-round main event between Dan Henderson and Mauricio Shogun Rua.

PMR 173 – Faber, UFC on FOX 1 Recap, UFC 139 Preview

Pep — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:11:29 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 173 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Top UFC Bantamweight Urijah Faber came in to talk about his upcoming fight at UFC 139 against Brian Bowles, what he would do differently in a rematch with Dominick Cruz, Mendes/Aldo, Dillishaw on TUF, Kid Yamamoto and more.

In The Opening Round, MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland joined Pep to preview UFC 139 and recap UFC on FOX 1.

Former WEC Champ Urijah Faber, UFC on FOX 1 Recap and UFC 139 Preview Headline Pro MMA Radio Tuesday, November 15th!

Pep — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:14:26 +0000

Former WEC Featherweight World Champion Urijah Faber joins Pro MMA Radio days before his number one contender fight with Brian Bowles at UFC 139 for a shot at Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. UFC 139 takes place this Saturday, November 19th, in San Jose, California and live on Pay Per View.

In The Opening Round, MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland joined Pep to recap UFC on Fox 1 and preview UFC 139.

Larry Pepe Named FOX Sports Radio Host for UFC on FOX Pre and Post Fight Shows

Pep — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:50:12 +0000

Pro MMA Radio creator and host Larry Pepe has been named to the FOX Sports Broadcast Team as the host of the Pre and Post Fight Radio Shows for UFC on FOX 1 on November 12th. The Pre Fight Show begins on FOX Sports Radio at 5PM PST, 8PM EST and will take listeners right up to when the fighters begin their walk to the cage. Pep will then turn the broadcast over to the simulcast of the heavyweight title fight between UFC Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Junior Dos Santos. Upon conclusion of the fight, the Post Fight Show will begin and run for three-plus hours until 10PM PST, 1AM EST. The Pre and Post Fight Shows will include interviews with fighters, UFC officials, fight analysis and commentary and listener call ins. Tune in to your local FOX Sports Radio station or listen at FOXSportsRadio.com.

PMR 172 – UFC on FOX 1 Preview, UFC 138 Recap

Pep — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:47:18 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 172 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Pep was joined by FIGHT! Magazine’s Managing Editor Jim Casey to preview the historic UFC on FOX 1 event and recap UFC 138.

UFC on FOX 1, UFC 138 Recap Headline Pro MMA Radio Monday, November 7th!

Pep — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:44:31 +0000

The historic event known as UFC on FOX 1 is finally here and we’ll be doing a preview to get your ready for the UFC Heavyweight title fight between Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Junior Dos Santos. We’ll also have a recap of UFC 138 as Pep is joined by FIGHT! Magazine’s Managing Editor Jim Casey.

PMR 171 – Munoz, UFC 137 Recap, UFC 138 Preview

Pep — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:04:17 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 171 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Top UFC Middleweight Mark Munoz came in to talk about his upcoming fight at UFC 138 against Chris Leben, five round non-title fights, MMA fighters as role models and more.

In The Opening Round, MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland joined Pep to preview UFC 138, recap UFC 137 and talk about Viacom’s purchase of the Bellator Fighting Championships.

UFC 138 Main Eventer Mark Munoz Headlines Pro MMA Radio Monday, October 31

Pep — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:48:20 +0000

UFC Middleweight Contender Mark Munoz headlines this week’s Pro MMA Radio as he gets ready to fight Chris Leben in the Main Event at UFC 138. UFC 138 takes place in Birmingham, England on Saturday, November 5th and airs via tape delay on Spike TV. The event will feature the first ever five-round non-title fight in UFC history.

In The Opening Round, Pep is joined by MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland for the “Top Ten Things You Need to Know” from UFC 137 and a preview of UFC 138.

MMA Post Fight – UFC 137

Pep — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:41:19 +0000

The MMA Post Fight Show for UFC 137 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Join Pep and USA Today’s Sergio Non as they break down all the action at last night’s UFC 137.

PMR 170 – Cowboy Cerrone, UFC 137 Preview

Pep — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:57:24 +0000

The On-Demand Replay of Pro MMA Radio Episode 170 is ready now and available for our listeners 24/7. Top UFC Lightweight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone came in to talk about his upcoming fight at UFC 137 against Dennis Siver, who he wants next, whether he’ll live to 50 and fighting teammates.

In The Opening Round, MMA Mania’s Jesse Holland joined Pep to preview UFC 137. The event takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, October 29th and live on Pay Per View.

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and UFC 137 Preview Headline Pro MMA Radio Monday, October 24th!

Pep — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:36:30 +0000

UFC Lightweight standout Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone headlines this week’s Pro MMA Radio as we head into UFC 137. Cerrone has won five straight including a perfect 3-0 record in the UFC and now faces Dennis Siver in a fight that could put him squarely in the title hunt.

In The Opening Round, we’ll have a full preview of UFC 137 complete with predictions and analysis. UFC 137 takes place on October 29th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Sin City and live on Pay Per View.