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Cody Garbrandt forced out of UFC Vegas 100 fight against Miles Johns
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
UFC Vegas 100 has taken a hit as former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is out of his co-main event fight against Miles Johns. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com on Tuesday night that Garbrandt withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons. The sources say Johns hopes to remain on the card and fight a short-notice opponent on Saturday.
Roy Jones Jr. shares surprising prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Roy Jones Jr. has shared his prediction for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match next weekend. Tyson and Paul are set to box live on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in a professional bout. Although Paul is a -310 favorite while ‘Iron’ is a +240 underdog on FanDuel, Jones Jr. believes Tyson will pull off the upset and could even finish the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer.
VIDEO | Alex Pereira deals blows in body shot challenge wearing a bunny costume
Curtis Calhoun - November 5, 2024
Getting hit by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is one thing, but getting hit by a bunny costume Pereira adds insult to injury. Pereira successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 last month. Almost immediately after the win, the UFC matchmakers approached Pereira to potentially headline UFC 310, after Belal Muhammad’s withdrawal due to injury.
Michael Chandler shares bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch: "Absolutely smokes him"
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Michael Chandler has shared his prediction for the expected rematch between Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan are rumored to rematch in January at UFC 311 for the lightweight title. It will be one of the most intriguing title fights, as it serves as a rematch of their 2019 fight, which Makhachev won by decision. However, that contest served as Tsarukyan’s UFC debut and was a fight he took on very short notice.
WATCH | Nate Diaz jokingly fights fan who asked him for autographed gloves: "Shoutout to homie"
Josh Evanoff - November 5, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz recently decided to spar with a fan who wanted his autograph. The Stockton native hasn’t been seen in action since a boxing match with Jorge Masvidal earlier this year. The bout took place just five years after ‘Gamebred’ handed Nate Diaz a stoppage loss in the octagon at UFC 244 in New York City. In a rematch in the ring, however, the former fan favorite emerged with a decision victory.
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis becomes latest to chime in on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "It's not fair"
Josh Evanoff - November 5, 2024
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ are currently set to face off later this month, live on Netflix. For Mike Tyson, the boxing match will be his first professional bout since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. Meanwhile, Jake Paul is fresh off a sixth-round knockout victory over BKFC star Mike Perry in July.
UFC 308 fighter slams Daniel Cormier for 'Moron' comments about controversial win
Curtis Calhoun - November 5, 2024
UFC lightweight Rinat Fakhretdinov has responded to Daniel Cormier’s fiery remarks at a recent Q+A session in reaction to his post-UFC 308 criticism of the commentary team. Fakhretdinov earned a controversial nod on the judges’ scorecards in his matchup with Carlos Leal at UFC 308 last month. He earned a unanimous decision despite many believing Leal, who was making his UFC debut, deserved the victory over Fakhretdinov.
Ryan Hall details plethora of injuries and surgeries that has led to layoff
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Ryan Hall is looking to make the walk to the Octagon again. Hall hasn’t fought since December of 2021 when he beat Darrick Minner. Since then, the fan-favorite has dealt with plenty of injuries and has had 19 surgeries since his last fight.
Michael Chandler explains why UFC 309 fight with Charles Oliveira is the perfect script after being stiffed on Conor McGregor bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 5, 2024
Michael Chandler believes his UFC 309 rematch with Charles Oliveira is the perfect scenario. Chandler was in for a letdown when he trusted that a mega fight with Conor McGregor would materialize. While the fight was booked to take place earlier this year, an injury sidelined McGregor, who won’t be fighting until at least 2025. Chandler then received a crucial lightweight showdown against Oliveira, which is set to take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Shavkat Rakhmonov not buying Belal Muhammad's recovery time following infection: "I don't believe it's gonna be six weeks"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 5, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov isn’t sold on Belal Muhammad fully recovering in six weeks. Muhammad was scheduled to put his welterweight gold on the line against Rakhmonov in the main event of UFC 310 on December 7th. “Remember The Name” ended up suffering a bone infection in his foot, derailing plans to have one more fight before the end of 2024.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 182 with Ryan Hall and Cody Stamann
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
The 182nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 100. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Ryan Hall (1:10). We close things out by chatting with UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann (18:04).
The woman who helped Anatoly Malykhin become a three-division ONE MMA World Champion
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 5, 2024
Three-division ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is one of the most feared fighters on the planet. The Russian smasher is the only man to hold gold in three MMA divisions simultaneously. But not everyone believed he could reach this position. “Sladkiy” defends his heavyweight MMA gold against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in ONE 169’s main event on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Joe Pyfer calls for a rematch with Dustin Stoltzfus following UFC Edmonton: “I want my revenge fight”
Harry Kettle - November 5, 2024
UFC prospect Joe Pyfer has called for a rematch with Dustin Stoltzfus following the latter’s KO win over Marc-André Barriault. Over the course of the last few years, Joe Pyfer has emerged as a really interesting contender at middleweight. However, it’s safe to say that he hasn’t had everything go his way. In addition to a defeat against Jack Hermansson back in February, his first Contender Series appearance against Dustin Stoltzfus ended with him sustaining an injury.
What's next for Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi after UFC Edmonton?
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2024
The UFC was in Alberta, Canada for UFC Edmonton with a ranked flyweight matchup headlining the card as Brandon Moreno took on Amir Albazi. Moreno entered the fight coming off back-to-back split decision losses including dropping his title to Alexandre Pantoja. Albazi, meanwhile, was fighting for the first time since November of 2023, and had gone 5-0 in his UFC career.
Tyron Woodley believes Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a "very even fight"
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2024
Tyron Woodley doesn’t think Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is the squash match that many people are making it out to be. Paul and Tyson are set to box on Friday, November 15 at AT&T Stadium, which is the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The bout is set to air on Netflix and is an intriguing matchup.
REPORT | Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 official for UFC 311 in Los Angeles
Josh Evanoff - November 4, 2024
It appears that Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 is official for UFC 311 in January. The lightweight champion hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with Dustin Poirier in June. In the main event of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev entered the octagon as a massive betting favorite against ‘The Diamond’. While the challenger offered some resistance, the Russian emerged with a fifth-round submission victory.
Shavkat Rakhmonov laughs off Ian Garry's talk of a future fight: "He can try and take my zero"
Josh Evanoff - November 4, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has no issue fighting Ian Garry if he needs to. ‘Nomad’ is in a bit of a weird spot at the moment. Shavkat Rakhmonov last appeared in the cage last December, submitting longtime contender Stephen Thompson on the UFC 296 main card. Following that victory, he was booked to face Belal Muhammad in his first shot at welterweight gold. However, that fight’s no longer happening.
Stipe Miocic responds to criticism that Tom Aspinall should be fighting Jon Jones at UFC 309 instead: "It wasn't my choice"
Josh Evanoff - November 4, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic believes most fans want to see him fight Jon Jones. The 42-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a second-round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021. Due to the destructive nature of the defeat, some assumed Stipe Miocic would never fight again. However, over three years later, he’s set to return at UFC 309 opposite Jon Jones.