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Raquel Pennington calls for an immediate rematch with Julianna Pena after UFC 307: "I do not feel I lost that fight"
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2024
Raquel Pennington is hoping to get an immediate rematch against Julianna Pena after UFC 307. Pennington suffered a controversial split decision loss to Pena in the co-main event of UFC 307. It was a fight nearly all media members scored for Pennington, as did many fans.
Ilia Topuria warns Islam Makhachev ahead of possible LW move: "Let's settle it like adults!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 8, 2024
Tensions are boiling between UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev ahead of Topuria’s first featherweight title defense. Topuria will face BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main event later this month in Abu Dhabi. He returns to the Octagon after finishing Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 to capture the UFC featherweight title.
"Big" John McCarthy scolds UFC 307 referee: "You absolutely just sh*t the bed"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2024
“Big” John McCarthy has gone off on one controversial referee who was on duty for UFC 307. Dave Seljestad has come under fire for his officiating during the Cesar Almeida vs. Ihor Potieria fight. The referee was bashed by fans and experts for missing a slew of eye pokes. He was also criticized for being easily influenced by fans when breaking up grappling positions.
Former UFC veteran puts Alex Pereira above Islam Makhachev on pound-for-pound list
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 8, 2024
Alex Pereira should be regarded as the number one pound-for-pound fighter, says one ex-UFC veteran. Pereira has been making a strong case for himself to be at the top of that list. UFC CEO Dana White has pounded the table for Jon Jones remaining at the top. Others believe Islam Makhachev is the rightful choice at number one.
What's next for the stars of UFC 307?
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2024
The UFC was in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday for a solid UFC 307 card that saw two titles on the line. In the main event, Alex Pereira was looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the third time in 2024 as he took on Khalil Rountree. In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington looked to defend her women’s bantamweight title for the first time against Julianna Pena.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 179 with Alex Morono and Josh Fremd
Cole Shelton - October 8, 2024
The 179th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 98. We’re first joined by UFC welterweight Alex Morono (1:02). We close things out by chatting with UFC middleweight Josh Fremd (12:13).
Anderson Silva praises Khalil Rountree Jr following UFC 307 performance
Harry Kettle - October 8, 2024
Anderson Silva has praised Khalil Rountree Jr for his performance in the main event of UFC 307 last weekend. On Saturday night, Khalil Rountree Jr stepped up in a big way. He challenged Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship, and he took the champion to the limit.
Conor McGregor reportedly turned down Justin Gaethje multiple times
Harry Kettle - October 8, 2024
According to Ali Abdelaziz, Conor McGregor has turned down a fight with Justin Gaethje on at least five different occasions. As we know, mixed martial arts fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the return of Conor McGregor. While it’s far from guaranteed that he’ll even come back, the Irishman certainly knows how to keep people guessing.
Sean Strickland believes boxing leads to more brain damage than MMA
Harry Kettle - October 8, 2024
Former UFC champion Sean Strickland believes boxing leads to more brain damage than mixed martial arts. The conversation of brain damage, and in particular CTE, has been running rampant in combat sports for a long time now. From boxing to mixed martial arts and beyond, the study of CTE is pretty fascinating. It’s even extended to professional wrestling, showing just how widespread the issue has become.
UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva reveals he's experiencing CTE symptoms
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva reveals he’s experiencing CTE symptoms in his latest declaration in the Le v Zuffa lawsuit. Silva fought for the UFC 11 times, but his most notable success came during his career in Pride FC. In total, Silva fought 51 times as a pro-MMA fighter, and he was knocked out seven times.
Amanda Nunes implores Dana White to "Call me" after Julianna Pena reclaims UFC belt
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former UFC superstar Amanda Nunes wants to speak with CEO Dana White just days after her former rival earned the UFC bantamweight title in Salt Lake City. Nunes retired following a dominant win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289 last year. But, after Julianna Peña defeated Raquel Pennington at UFC 307, hopes have surfaced regarding Nunes’s return to the Octagon.
Kayla Harrison reacts to Julianna Peña's dismissal in UFC 307 post-fight callout
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison believes her absence from Julianna Peña’s post-fight callout at UFC 307 was calculated. Harrison and Peña both secured wins at UFC 307 last weekend in Salt Lake City. The former PFL champion Harrison defeated Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision, while Peña earned a narrowly-decided win over Raquel Pennington to reclaim the UFC women’s bantamweight title.
Donn Davis responds to Dana White, proposes $8 million bet involving Kayla Harrison: "Winner takes all"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2024
PFL founder Donn Davis wants to make a deal with Dana White involving Kayla Harrison. The former two-time PFL tournament winner returned to the cage at UFC 307 on Saturday. On the main card, Kayla Harrison faced Ketlen Vieira in a women’s bantamweight title eliminator. While the contest wasn’t as dominant as her debut in April, the judoka still emerged with a unanimous decision victory.
Kamaru Usman responds to Joaquin Buckley's UFC 307 callout and KO prediction: "Take a number!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former UFC welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman has answered Joaquin Buckley’s calls for a face-to-face in the Octagon in their next appearances. Buckley rallied to knock out former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. After losing on the judges’ scorecards, Buckley caught Thompson with a massive right hand that sent the karate specialist collapsing to the canvas.
Conor McGregor banks big after $1 million wager on UFC 307 main event
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s big gamble on the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. paid off handsomely. Pereira defeated the surging Rountree in the UFC 307 headliner last Saturday in Salt Lake City. It was the third successful defense of the UFC light heavyweight title in 2024, and his third victory in just seven months.
Daniel Cormier confirms Alex Pereira nearly pulled out of UFC 307 during fight week: "We may pull out"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2024
Daniel Cormier has revealed Alex Pereira nearly pulled out of his UFC 307 return. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 307 on Saturday. In the main event of the pay-per-view card, Alex Pereira faced fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. For the Brazilian, the fight was his third in 2024, previously defeating the likes of Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill.
Kayla Harrison reveals she was hospitalized before UFC 307 fight week: "There were a lot of things that happened"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2024
Kayla Harrison didn’t have a great training camp heading into her UFC 307 return. Earlier this year, the former Olympian suddenly left the PFL, in favor of the UFC. In her April debut, Kayla Harrison absolutely battered former champion Holly Holm en route to a second-round stoppage win. With the victory, she was instantly a top-five fighter. For her second octagon appearance, Harrison was matched up with Ketlen Vieira.
Michael 'Venom' Page booked for pro grappling debut vs. former UFC star Carlos Condit
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael ‘Venom’ Page will dip his toes into submission grappling when he faces former title challenger Carlos Condit at Polaris 30. Page and Condit will compete in a middleweight grappling match on November 2nd at Polaris 30, per promotional officials. This is Page’s submission grappling debut after appearances in MMA, bare-knuckle boxing, and kickboxing.