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MMATORCH EXCLUSIVE: Penick's Torch Audio Update - Interview with trainer Matt Pena on Lawler, Hughes, Horn and much more (30 min.)


Feb 13, 2010 - 4:23:09 PM

MMATorch Editor-in-Chief Jamie Penick is joined by a very special guest for an audio interview on the Torch Audio Update. Penick speaks with Matt Pena, head boxing coach at Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance Gym, one of the founders of the H.I.T. Squad and trainer of Robbie Lawler, Matt Hughes and many more. Pena talks about Lawler's fight with Melvin Manhoef, Hughes' upcoming bout with Renzo Gracie, Jeremy Horn's fighting future and much, much more.

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THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 5/12: Hyden's rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER REPORT 5/5: Hyden's (Virtual Time) rundown of all the fights, all the drama on Spike TV
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BELLATOR 26 RESULTS: Carter's Live Report - Heavyweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s 115 lbs. Quarterfinal Tournament Bouts
STRIKEFORCE: HOUSTON RESULTS - Unaired preliminary card results for event from the Toyota Center
BELLATOR 24 RESULTS: Carter's Live Report - Season Three Debut Show
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