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Sean O'Malley, Henry Cejudo
Sean O'Malley

Sean O’Malley shares his thoughts on a potential Henry Cejudo vs. Alex Volkanovksi fight

Susan Cox - April 13, 2022

Sean O’Malley has shared his thoughts on the potential of a Henry Cejudo vs Alex Volkanovski fight. Henry Cejudo ‘Triple C’, 35, (16-2 MMA), last fought back in May of 2020 at UFC 249 where he defeated Dominick Cruz (24-3 MMA). At the post-fight interview, Cejudo announced his retirement.

Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 273, UFC
UFC 273

Coach reveals what he was screaming at Khamzat Chimaev between rounds at UFC 273

Susan Cox - April 13, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev’s coach, Andreas Michael has revealed what he screamed at the Swede between rounds at UFC 273. It was at UFC 273, last Saturday April 9th, where Khamzat Chimev (11-0 MMA) defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) in their welterweight bout.

Jake Paul
Jake Paul

Jake Paul beats boxing champions right now, says Oscar De La Hoya

Cole Shelton - April 12, 2022

Oscar De La Hoya believes Jake Paul is the real deal. Paul is currently 5-0 as a pro boxer and coming off a highlight-reel KO win over Tyron Woodley back in December. He has said he will be returning in August but the opponent is unknown. Although many have been critical about Paul and his boxing career, De La Hoya says ‘The Problem Child’ is legit and could beat champions right now.

Petr Yan, Sean O'Malley
Petr Yan

Sean O'Malley shares regret that he wasn't in Petr Yan's corner at UFC 273: "He fought so emotional"

Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2022

Sean O’Malley has shared regret that he wasn’t in Petr Yan’s corner for his loss at UFC 273 against Aljamain Sterling. Weeks before his bout with the UFC bantamweight champion, ‘No Mercy’ lost his corner due to VISA issues. As a result, Yan began shopping around for potential big names to help train him. Two such names that offered their services were Henry Cejudo and Sean O’Malley.

Jared Cannonier
Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier gives prediction for upcoming Israel Adesanya fight: "I'm turning Izzy Adesanya into Easy Adesanya"

Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2022

Jared Cannonier has given his prediction for his upcoming fight with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. ‘Killa Gorilla’ was last seen in action at UFC 271 in February this year. Cannonier faced off with fellow contender Derek Brunson and won the bout via second-round knockout. Following the fight, the 38-year-old was given the seal of approval by Dana White to receive a title shot next.

Khamzat Chimaev, Gilbert Burns
Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev responds to Gilbert Burns request for a five round rematch: “I will take your soul, see you soon boy”

Cole Shelton - April 12, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns are interested in running it back but this time over five rounds. Chimaev and Burns fought back at UFC 273 last Saturday in a highly-anticipated fight. It was the toughest test of Chimaev’s career but the odds were heavily in his favor. Ultimately, it was a back-and-forth fight that Chimaev won by decision in what many are calling one of the best fights of the year.

Dana White, Brendan Schaub
Brendan Schaub

Brendan Schaub blasts Dana White for Aljamain Sterling comments: "You're f*cking your fighter over"

Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2022

Brendan Schaub has blasted Dana White over his recent comments about Aljamain Sterling’s fight with Petr Yan. Last weekend, ‘Funk Master’ faced off against ‘No Mercy’ at UFC 273. After grueling five-rounds, Sterling won the bout against Yan via split decision. With the victory, he moved to a controversial 2-0 in his series against the former champion.

Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

Kamaru Usman opens as a slight favorite in potential fight against Khamzat Chimaev

Cole Shelton - April 12, 2022

Kamaru Usman has opened as the betting favorite for a potential fight with Khamzat Chimaev. At UFC 273, Chimaev was set for the toughest test of his career as he fought the second-ranked, Gilbert Burns in an intriguing matchup. The Swede was just 4-0 in the UFC but had run through all his previous competition. However, the fight was much closer than many thought as Chimaev edged out a decision in one of the best fights of the year.

Cain Velasquez
UFC

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez issues statement on his social media

Susan Cox - April 12, 2022

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has issued a statement on social media on his current situation. Velasquez is regarded as one of the best heavyweight fighters of all time. He retired from MMA in 2019 and had been coaching at his longtime American Kickboxing Academy gym in San Jose.

Khamzat Chimaev, Kamaru Usman, UFC
Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC fighter Brian Stann shares some advice for Khamzat Chimaev: “Don’t be in such a rush”

Susan Cox - April 12, 2022

Brian Stann has some advice for Khamzat Chimaev who has just come off a victory lap at UFC 273 by defeating Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. It was Burns (20-5 MMA) who was attempting to serve Chimaev (11-0 MMA) his first loss, but it was not to be, with ‘Borz’ winning via unanimous decision. Brian Stann, 41, retired from the UFC back 2013, after competing in the middleweight division. Stann is also a former WEC light heavyweight champion and color commentator for the UFC.

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John McCarthy

John McCarthy weighs in on the UFC 273 co-main event: “No way in the world you're gonna tell me that Aljo won that first round”

Susan Cox - April 12, 2022

John McCarthy, 59, a retired referee, is best known for officiating numerous bouts promoted by the UFC. Currently John co-hosts the MMA and combat sports podcast ‘Weighing In’ with Josh Thomson. McCarthy weighed in on the UFC 273 co-main event between Aljamain Sterling (21-3 MMA) and Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) this past weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. It was Sterling who succeeded in defending his bantamweight belt by defeating Yan with a split decision victory.

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Drakkar Klose

Just Scrap Radio EP. 74 with Vicente Luque, Chris Barnett, Drakkar Klose, and Brandon Jenkins

Cole Shelton - April 12, 2022

The 74th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 51. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and fourth-ranked welterweight, Vicente Luque (2:38). Next, UFC heavyweight, Chris Barnett (19:00) joins the show for the first time. UFC lightweight, Drakkar Klose (35:14) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight, Brandon Jenkins (48:38).

Gilbert Burns, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 273
Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo says Khamzat Chimaev is in “big trouble” if he fights Kamaru Usman the same way he did Gilbert Burns

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2022

Henry Cejudo believes Khamzat Chimaev will be in big trouble if he fights Kamaru Usman in the same way he fought Gilbert Burns. This past Saturday night at UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns went to war down in Jacksonville. The fight was dubbed the people’s main event by the masses and it certainly lived up to that moniker with all three rounds providing us with some enticing back and forth action.

Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, UFC
Justin Gaethje

Check out the official trailer for UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje (Video)

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2022

The official trailer for UFC 274 has been released with the main event between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje being heavily featured. The blockbuster pay-per-view will go down on May 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. While there are plenty of mouth-watering clashes to get excited about from the top of the card to the bottom, there are three fights that are particularly fascinating for MMA fans around the world.

The Korean Zombie, Alex Volkanovski, UFC 273
Chan Sung Jung 'The Korean Zombie'

Alex Volkanovski shares his thoughts on Korean Zombie stoppage at UFC 273: “Sometimes people being so tough, it’s worse for their own good”

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2022

UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has suggested The Korean Zombie was “too tough” for his own good at UFC 273. In the main event on Saturday night, Alex Volkanovski put on an absolute clinic to defeat Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, and retain his belt. “The Great” lived up to his nickname with an utterly dominant performance that reminded the masses of a key fact – he’s easily one of the best fighters in the world right now.

Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen says Aljamain Sterling purposefully "gave away" rounds at UFC 273 against Petr Yan: "He could have won all five"

Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2022

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has given his take on Aljamain Sterling’s victory over Petr Yan at UFC 273. Last weekend, ‘Funk Master’ and ‘No Mercy’ collided for the first time since their controversial March 2021 disqualification. With the victory, Sterling became the first-ever fighter to win a title via DQ at UFC 259.

Henry Cejudo, Dana White, Valentina Shevchenko, Ali Abdelaziz
Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo proclaims Alexander Volkanovski as the featherweight GOAT after UFC 273

Cole Shelton - April 11, 2022

Henry Cejudo believes Alexander Volkanovski is now the featherweight GOAT. Entering UFC 273, Volkanovski told BJPENN.com that his title defense against Korean Zombie was a legacy fight for him. He also thought he was closing in on becoming the featherweight GOAT. For Cejudo, who has been angling for a fight with the featherweight champ, he believes Volkanovski became the featherweight GOAT on Saturday night.

Alexander Volkanovski
Henry Cejudo

Alexander Volkanovski doesn't take Henry Cejudo entering USADA pool seriously: "He needs to prove himself"

Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2022

It’s safe to say that UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t take Henry Cejudo too seriously. ‘Triple C’ entered the USADA pool over the weekend. The move was seemingly confirmed that the former champion was set upon returning. Cejudo has teased a return to the octagon since he retired in May 2020, mainly that he would fight at 145-pounds soon.