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Jan Blachowicz says people need to start "believing in my legendary Polish power" after UFC 253 win
Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020
Jan Blachowicz is constantly a betting underdog and when he fought Dominick Reyes at UFC 253 for the vacant light heavyweight title, that was no different. Blachowicz was around a +210 underdog and pulled off the upset with a second-round knockout over Reyes. For the Pole, he says the fight went better than he even anticipated.
Tony Ferguson responds after Khabib Nurmagomedov suggests he is "finished" after getting "smashed" by Justin Gaethje
Christopher Taylor - October 13, 2020
Tony Ferguson has responded to Khabib Nurmagomedov after ‘The Eagle’ recently suggested he is “finished” after getting “smashed” by Justin Gaethje. ‘El Cucuy’ squared off with Gaethje this past May at UFC 249 with hopes of reclaiming the promotions interim lightweight world title.
Joaquin Buckley praises opponent Impa Kasanganay after brutal KO loss: "God has something great in store"
Adam Martin - October 13, 2020
UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley praised his opponent Impa Kasanganay after being on the wrong end of a highlight-reel spinning back kick KO. Buckley landed the kick heard all around the world during the preliminary card of this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 5 card. After catching the left leg of Buckley after he threw a body kick, Kasanganay was caught a split second later with a ridiculous jump spinning back kick from Buckley that stunned him and knocked him out cold. It was one of the most incredible knockouts of all time and made Buckley become an overnight viral sensation.
UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura says his "big dream” is to rematch Derrick Lewis
Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020
UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura has his eyes set on a rematch with Derrick Lewis following his recent winning streak. The Polish star has certainly had a rollercoaster ride of a stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship ever since he made his debut back in May 2016. Now, however, after three consecutive wins including a unanimous decision victory over Ben Rothwell this past weekend, Tybura wants to exact some revenge on the aforementioned “Black Beast”.
Nate Diaz reacts to potential Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
Nate Diaz has shared his thoughts on a potential rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier first met in the featherweight division in 2014, with McGregor winning that fight by first-round TKO. Since then, however, both men have achieved massive success in the lightweight division, and both have recently expressed interest in a rematch.
Joe Rogan praises Impa Kasanganay for being "graceful and respectful" after KO loss
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some high praise for Impa Kasanganay, who fell victim to a highlight reel knockout at the hands of Joaquin Buckley last weekend. Kasanganay entered his fight with Buckley, which occured on the UFC Fight Island 5 undercard last weekend, with some buzz attached to his name after a big win over Anthony Adams on Contender Series and a victory over Maki Pitolo in his Octagon debut. In the end, however, he found himself on the receiving end of one of the most incredible knockouts in UFC history.
Check out the official poster for UFC Vegas 12: Hall vs. Silva
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
The UFC has released the official poster for UFC Vegas 12, which will be topped by a middleweight fight between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. See the poster for the event, which is slated for Halloween night at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, below:
Artem Lobov calls for Zubaira Tukhugov to be cut from UFC
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
Artem Lobov wants Zubaira Tukhugov, a member of the UFC featherweight division, to be cut from the promotion’s roster. Lobov and Tukhugov have plenty of history, due primarily to their ties to Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov respectively.
Conor McGregor reflects on brawl with "unlucky lads" after UFC 229
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
Conor McGregor recently took some time to reflect on his infamous brawl with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team after their UFC 229 fight. McGregor challenged Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title in the UFC 229 main event, in late 2018. He lost that fight via fourth-round submission—but the violence didn’t end when the fight was called off.
Video | UFC star Jorge Masvidal urges Americans to re-elect Donald Trump
Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020
UFC star Jorge Masvidal has encouraged Americans to re-elect Donald Trump in next month’s US Presidential Election. With just three weeks left to go until polling day, the intensity is ramping up as incumbent President Donald Trump attempts to hold his place in the Oval Office, whereas Democratic nominee Joe Biden tries to prove the polls right and win control of the White House.
Daniel Cormier gets into it with Twitter "idiots" over Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
Daniel Cormier had a brief skirmish with some fans on Twitter after suggesting we might see a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch soon. Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, took on McGregor in October, 2018, successfully defending his title with a fourth-round submission win. The bout registered as the biggest in UFC history, and there’s been much talk of a rematch between the pair ever since.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 14 with Jan Blachowicz, James Krause, Gillian Robertson & Modestas Bukauskas
Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020
The 14th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Fight Island 6. We’re first joined by the new UFC light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz (2:51). Next, UFC welterweight, James Krause (16:00) comes on. UFC flyweight, Gillian Robertson (29:25) joins the program. Closing out the program is UFC light heavyweight, Modestas Bukauskas (43:09).
Marvin Vettori vs. Jacare Souza slated for December 12 at UFC 256
Alfredo Zullino - October 13, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he turned down the opportunity to coach TUF against Conor McGregor
Adam Martin - October 12, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov explained why he turned down the opportunity to coach TUF against Conor McGregor. UFC president Dana White recently revealed that the promotion was hoping to book Nurmagomedov and McGregor to coach against one another on its reincarnation of The Ultimate Fighter. The UFC hasn’t filmed a season of TUF for two years now but the promotion has made it known that it is bringing the reality show back, and White and the UFC matchmakers have been looking for the coaches. Nurmagomedov and McGregor would make for great TV, making it a natural fit for them to be the coaches on the show.
Conor McGregor confirms Dustin Poirier rematch is to help prepare for Manny Pacquiao: "It’s not easy going between both sports"
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Conor McGregor has confirmed that rematching Dustin Poirier is to help him prepare for a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao. McGregor has hinted at a fight with Pacquiao for quite some time, yet recently he has agreed to rematch Poirier. “The Diamond” claimed the Irishman only wanted the fight to help him prepare for his return to boxing against a southpaw in Pacquiao.
Beneil Dariush uses his UFC 248 performance bonus to fund an orphanage in Haiti
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Beneil Dariush put his UFC 248 performance bonus to good use. At UFC 248, Dariush scored an insane KO over Drakkar Klose in what was a wild fight. The knockout got him another performance of the night bonus, which marked the third straight fight he has received a $50k bonus. So, the 31-year-old used the extra earnings to fund an orphanage in Haiti.
Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor rematch is "alive," claims the Irishman wants bout to prepare for Manny Pacquiao
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Dustin Poirier says negotiations are alive for a rematch with Conor McGregor. Recently, McGregor and Poirier have talked about having an exhibition bout. Yet, the fight was then offered by the UFC, and “The Diamond” says the negotiations are alive. The only thing slowing it down is the UFC wanting it to be in 2021.
Coach: "If Korean Zombie can hit Brian Ortega a third of what Max did, Zombie is going to put him away"
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Korean Zombie’s striking coach, Eddie Cha, is confident his pupil will be able to knock Brian Ortega out. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 6, Zombie and Ortega will finally settle their differences after months of trash talk. It is a highly-anticipated fight and one even Cha is excited to watch.
Michael Page believes Douglas Lima is ducking him: "He doesn't want that... I live in his head"
Adam Martin - October 12, 2020
Bellator welterweight contender Michael Page believes that Douglas Lima is ducking him, suggesting that he lives in Lima’s head. Page and Lima met in June 2019 in the semifinals of the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix, and Lima was the victor when he scored a stunning KO over the previously-unbeaten Page. Lima went on to defeat Rory MacDonald in the finals and claim the Bellator welterweight title for a third time, while Page has been fighting lower-level competition since then, winning four straight fights including a decision over Ross Houston at Bellator Paris.