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12 fights officially announced for UFC 278, including Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2022
UFC 278 will officially go down on August 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah and the promotion has announced 12 fights for the event. Headlining the pay-per-view card is a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards. Usman is looking for his sixth title defense and is coming off a hand injury. In his most recent appearance, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ beat Colby Covington by decision. Meanwhile, Edwards is coming off a decision win over Nate Diaz at UFC 263.
Jimmie Rivera relieved to finally make BKFC debut, hoping for a "brawl" against Howard Davis at BKFC 26
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2022
Jimmie Rivera will finally end his long layoff on Friday night. Rivera is set to face Howard Davis in the co-main event of BKFC 26. It will be his first fight since February of 2021 when he dropped a decision to Pedro Munhoz. For Rivera, he says it’s a big relief for him to finally fight, this after suffering two canceled bouts since leaving the UFC.
UFC Champion Israel Adesanya shares some career advice for former foe Robert Whittaker
Susan Cox - June 21, 2022
UFC Champion Israel Adesanya is sharing some career advice with his former foe Robert Whittaker. The middleweight champion’s only loss of his MMA career came when he made the move from middleweight to light heavyweight. It was Israel Adesanya (22-1 MMA) vs Jan Blachowicz (29-9 MMA) at UFC 259 in March of 2021. Blachowicz won via unanimous decision.
Israel Adesanya sends a warning to Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 276: "These ain't big pillow gloves, these are four ounce deadly weapons that I can't wait to drive through your face"
Susan Cox - June 21, 2022
Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, has sent a warning to Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 276. It will be Adesanya (22-1 MMA) vs Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA) on July 2nd at UFC 276 in the middleweight main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nate Diaz willing to fight anyone in July or August to get out of UFC contract, teases boxing match with Jake Paul: "I have bigger sh*t to do"
Susan Cox - June 21, 2022
Nate Diaz has one fight left on his UFC contract and he is tired of waiting for Dana White to make it happen. Diaz (21-13 MMA) has not fought since June of 2021 where he went up against Leon Edwards (19-3 MMA) at UFC 263 in a welterweight bout. The result was a decision win for Edwards.
Julian Marquez shares hateful DMs he received from fight fans following his KO loss at UFC Austin
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2022
Julian Marquez has shown fans an example of the hateful direct messages he’s received from fight fans after UFC Austin. Last Saturday night in Texas, Julian Marquez went out there and put on a real show for the fans in his war with Gregory Rodrigues. Unfortunately for him, he came up on the losing end after being knocked out following one of the wildest first rounds in recent memory.
Michael Bisping shares his thoughts on rumored Tony Ferguson vs Conor McGregor fight: “It makes sense for both of them”
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2022
MMA analyst Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on a possible showdown between Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor. It’s been no secret in recent years that Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor aren’t big fans of one another. The pair have been going back and forth over social media at various points, constantly teasing the idea of them squaring off inside the Octagon. Alas, up to this current moment in time, it hasn’t come to fruition.
Sean O’Malley responds to callout from UFC Austin winner Adrian Yanez: “That’s a fight that definitely will happen in the future”
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2022
Sean O’Malley has responded to a recent callout from Adrian Yanez as both bantamweights continue to shine in the UFC. Over the course of the last few years, Sean O’Malley has served as one of the most notable newcomers to the UFC stage. Whether it be his eccentric personality, interesting fashion style or incredibly fun way of fighting, ‘Suga’ definitely knows how to get people talking.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 83 with Jimmie Rivera, Chris Curtis, Danny Sabatello, Christos Giagos, Mario Bautista, and Vanessa Demopoulos
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2022
The 83rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 57, BKFC 26 and Bellator 282.
Julianna Pena responds to Amanda Nunes injury claim following UFC 269 loss: "You gotta say whatever you gotta say"
Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2022
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena doesn’t care for Amanda Nunes revealing injuries following their fight last December. At UFC 269, ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ faced off against ‘The Lioness’. Despite being a massive underdog, Pena would spring one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. The 32-year-old submitted the long-reigning women’s bantamweight champion in the second round.
Shu-Ki Fita #61: FJ.52
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2022
INTRODUCING FJ.52 FJ.52 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XIX’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is GREEN (RARE) and his Accent Color is GOLD (S TIER).
Michael Page previews BKFC debut against Mike Perry: "It's going to be very demoralizing"
Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2022
Michael ‘Venom’ Page believes he will translate well to the BKFC ring against Mike Perry. The Bellator welterweight contender is fresh off his split-decision loss to Logan Storley last month at Bellator 281. Many figured that Page would likely take another bout in MMA following the loss to get back into title contention.
Tony Kelley issues statement following knockout loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC Austin
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2022
Tony Kelley has issued a statement following his TKO loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC Austin. The lead-up to the fight was intense after Kelley made the “dirty Brazilians” comments while working the corner of his girlfriend Andrea Lee. Several Brazilian fighters were not happy and Yanez himself didn’t like the comments and told BJPENN.com he planned to hurt Kelley badly for what he said.
Israel Adesanya plans a "spectacular" performance against Jared Cannonier, vows it will be like Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2022
Israel Adesanya is expecting to put on a clinic in the main event of UFC 276 on July 2. Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight title against Jared Cannonier in what should be a tough test for the champ. However, throughout fight camp, he has vowed he will earn a stoppage win and now has taken it a step further.
Sean O'Malley believes Charles Oliveira is the 'only one' that can give Khabib Nurmagomedov problems: 'Maybe that's why Khabib stepped away'
Susan Cox - June 20, 2022
Sean O’Malley believes Charles Oliveira is the ‘only one’ that can give Khabib Nurmagomedov problems. It was at UFC 254 in October of 2020 where Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) submitted Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) to retain his lightweight title and then proceeded to announce his retirement.
Shu-Ki Fita #60: AC.38
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2022
INTRODUCING AC.38 AC.38 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan VI’s, Air Jordan XII’s, Air Jordan XXIII’s, and Air Jordan XXX’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is ULTRAMARINE (S TIER).
UFC fighters react after Joe Rogan trolls U.S. President Joe Biden for falling off his bike
Susan Cox - June 20, 2022
UFC fighters are reacting after Joe Rogan trolled U.S. President Joe Biden for falling off his bike. The 79 year old Biden was involved in a minor mishap while riding his bike over the weekend near his beach home in Delaware. The President and his First Lady, Jill Biden, were cycling in Cape Henlopen State Park when the incident occurred.
Anthony Smith reacts to his “crazy” underdog status against Magomed Ankalaev: “If I was fighting goddamn Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou at the same time, I shouldn't be a f**king +350”
Susan Cox - June 20, 2022
Anthony Smith is reacting to his ‘crazy’ underdog status against Magomed Ankalaev. It will be Smith (36-16 MMA) vs Ankalaev (17-1 MMA) at UFC 277 on July 30th, 2022 in a light heavyweight bout.