MMA News
Chael Sonnen warns Jake Paul about calling out Michael Bisping: “There’s some guys that you play with, there’s some guys that you don’t”
Susan Cox - April 19, 2022
Chael Sonnen is warning Jake Paul about calling out Michael Bisping. Jake Paul has called out Michael Bisping (again) wanting him to enter into the boxing ring for a match-up. The two fighters have taken to social media, both showing an interest in wanting to make a deal for a boxing match in the near future.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 75 with Maycee Barber, Montana De La Rosa, Yancy Medeiros, Mike Jackson, Claudio Puelles, Ike Villanueva, Danny Sabatello
Cole Shelton - April 19, 2022
The 75th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 52, and Bellator 278 and 279 in Hawaii. We’re first joined by 14th-ranked flyweight Maycee Barber (3:10). UFC flyweight Montana De La Rosa (19:59) then comes on. Bellator lightweight Yancy Medeiros (28:40) joins the show. UFC welterweight Mike Jackson (49:28) stops by. UFC lightweight Claudio Puelles (1:18:25) joins the program. Ike Villanueva (1:30:30) then comes on. Closing out the show is Bellator bantamweight Danny Sabatello (1:45:20).
Fabricio Werdum walks back on retirement talks, plans to compete this June in PFL
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has done a U-turn on his retirement and plans to compete for PFL this summer. Just a matter of weeks ago, Fabricio Werdum noted in an interview that there was a good chance he would be retiring from competitive mixed martial arts. He was initially scheduled to compete in PFL’s heavyweight tournament this season but after pulling out, the veteran admitted that his days in the sport may well be coming to an end.
Darren Till still confident he can dethrone UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: “I know I can beat Adesanya”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2022
UFC middleweight Darren Till still believes he can dethrone reigning champion Israel Adesanya in the future. While he’s hit quite a few stumbling blocks across the last few years, many still believe Darren Till has enough ability to become a genuine contender at either welterweight or middleweight. His association with rising star Khamzat Chimaev has helped the masses to fall into that line of thinking and all eyes are on the next few months to see if and when he’ll return to the Octagon.
Khamzat Chimaev releases behind-the-scenes video from UFC 273: "I feel sorry for my coaches"
Christopher Taylor - April 18, 2022
Undefeated welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has released a behind-the-scenes video from his fight at UFC 273. The video, which was released on Monday, documents the 48 hours before and after his unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns.
Khamzat Chimaev KO's Colby Covington, says Darren Till: "I don’t think Colby’s felt power like Khamzat"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev KO’s Colby Covington if they end up fighting. Before Chimaev’s UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns, Dana White had said if the Swede wins he would face Covington in the main event of a Fight Night card on ABC. Of course, Chimaev ended up winning a decision but whether or not the ‘Chaos’ fight happens is uncertain.
With free agency looming, Cris Cyborg reveals hope to rematch Amanda Nunes in the near-future
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Bellator featherweight champion has revealed her goal to fight Amanda Nunes again. ‘The Lioness’ and the Brazilian clashed at UFC 232 in December 2018. In a battle of champions, Nunes won via first-round knockout. Not only did Cyborg lose her UFC featherweight crown, but it was also her first defeat in 13 years.
Josh Thomson discusses former teammate Cain Velasquez's arrest: "The justice system failed his son, and him"
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Josh Thomson has weighed in on his friend and former teammate Cain Velasquez’s recent arrest. In late February, the former UFC heavyweight champion was arrested for attempted murder. Over the next few weeks, the tale quickly unraveled. It was learned that Velasquez attempted to shoot a man in a car that had allegedly molested a close relative of his over 100 times. It was later learned that it was the former champion’s son who was the victim.
Michael Bisping confirms seriousness in facing Jake Paul: "I don't see him as a threat"
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Michael Bisping has confirmed that he has a serious interest in facing Jake Paul in boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion retired from MMA in 2018 due to eye issues. He later revealed that he’s entirely blind in one eye, and later had issues in his other one. The latter of which forced him to hang up the gloves.
Kamaru Usman blasts Conor McGregor for calling him out: "He has to try to attach his name to someone who is relevant"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman thinks Conor McGregor is only calling him out to stay relevant. McGregor is currently rehabbing the broken leg he sustained in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier back at UFC 264 last July. Recently, the Irishman has begun posting training videos which signaled he is close to returning. Many thought he would return at lightweight but McGregor did an interview and said he wants to face Usman in his return.
Jon Jones opens as sizeable favorite in potential fight against Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Jon Jones has opened as the betting favorite over Stipe Miocic. Recently, UFC president Dana White revealed that the UFC is looking to book Jones vs. Miocic for International Fight Week. It is a massive fight and one many fans have been asking to see ever since ‘Bones’ hinted at possibly moving up to heavyweight.
What's next for Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque after UFC Vegas 51?
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 51, a welterweight rematch between Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque headlined the card. Muhammad entered the fight coming off a dominant decision win over Stephen Thompson back in December. He was riding an eight-fight unbeaten streak going 7-0 with one No Contest with another notable win coming over Demian Maia.
Shu-Ki Fita introduces MACHINE MADNESS 2022
Chris Taylor - April 18, 2022
Shu-Ki Fita and BJPENN.com welcome all earthlings to witness 64 Super Fighting Machines competing in a March Madness-style tournament. Shu-Ki Fita is an NFT project centered around Shoe-Machine Fighters.
Daniel Cormier vents after two of the UFC Vegas 51 fights end in technical decisions: “They should have been disqualified”
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on UFC Vegas 51 this past weekend and isn’t on board with two of the fights ending in technical decisions. The first took place during the preliminary undercard where Martin Buday (10-1 MMA) hit Chris Barnett (22-8 MMA) with a downward elbow to the neck in the third round. After a doctor ruling that Barnett was unable to continue the referee declared the strike unintentional, sending the bout to the judges. The fight was awarded to Buday 30-27 x3.
John McCarthy says he went back and watched Yan vs. Sterling 2 as a judge: “It’s razor close. It could have gone either way”
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
It seems that John McCarthy is walking back comments he previously made concerning the Yan vs Sterling 2 battle that occurred at UFC 273 on April 9th of this year. It was Aljamain Sterling (21-3 MMA) vs Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) at the co-main event bout where the UFC bantamweight champion kept his belt by defeating Yan in a split decision victory (48-47 48-47,47-48).
Dana White reacts after Henry Cejudo calls out Conor McGregor: “Talking s**t on Instagram does not get you fights”
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, has made it clear that talking s**t on Instagram does not get you fights. Henry Cejudo, 35, (16-2 MMA) announced his retirement after successfully defending his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz (24-3 MMA) back in 2020 at UFC 249. ‘Triple C‘, the former UFC double champion, has always claimed he would return to the Octagon for the right price.
Dana White thinks Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic "makes sense" this summer
Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022
UFC President Dana White believes that it’s time to book Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The UFC Heavyweight Title picture is up in the air. Francis Ngannou is the current champion but there are some question marks about his future. He underwent successful knee surgery, so he will be out of action for a while. On top of that, he is in the midst of a contract dispute with the UFC.
Report: UFC is returning to the UK in July, with Liverpool the likely location
Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022
It looks like the UFC will be returning to the UK this summer. Whenever the UFC touches down in England, it is absolute scenes. Local fighters are often welcomed to standing ovations and it looks like the UFC wants back in sooner than later.