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Aljamain Sterling questions if Movsar Evloev uses PEDs: "I've heard he's not a clean athlete"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Aljamain Sterling, doesn’t believe Movsar Evloev is a clean fighter. Sterling and Evloev had gone back and forth on social media over who truly didn’t want their fight to take place, but now it’s set for UFC 307 on October 5th. On the road to the pivotal featherweight encounter, Sterling has revved things up by expressing his belief that Evloev is taking banned substances.
Asa Ten Pow motivated to spoil John Lineker’s Muay Thai debut at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Evidently, Asa Ten Pow has an opportunity to catapult his career to new heights. “The American Ninja” will soon welcome John Lineker to the sport of Muay Thai. This happens at ONE 168: Denver, broadcasting live from Ball Arena this Friday, September 6.
Belal Muhammad wouldn't mind moving up to fight Sean Strickland and "slap him around"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad, still has beef with Sean Strickland and wouldn’t mind sharing the Octagon with him. Belal is the newly-minted UFC Welterweight Champion, while Strickland is hoping to get the chance to become a two-time middleweight titleholder. These two may be separated by a weight class, but there has been bad blood brewing between both sides. The two have hurled personal digs at one another on social media, and it doesn’t appears things have slowed down.
Dricus du Plessis disses Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland following UFC middleweight title callout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Dricus du Plessis has fired a shot at UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, after hinting at moving back down in weight. “Stillknocks” is the current UFC Middleweight Champion, fresh off a successful title defense against Israel Adesanya. Recently, Pereira expressed his belief that “Izzy” may have been injured in that title fight. Adesanya responded by admitting that “Poatan” knows his tendencies inside the Octagon all too well.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 176 with Kyle Nelson and Isaac Dulgarian
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
The 176th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 97. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (1:20). We close things out by chatting with UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (11:08).
Shamil Erdogan targets $50K bonus by taking out Aung La N Sang
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
As Shamil Erdogan prepares for his next battle at ONE 168: Denver, the stakes have never been higher. The unbeaten Turkish powerhouse is on a mission to capture a significant reward if he delivers a decisive victory over Aung La N Sang.
Victoria Souza vows to be “a better fighter” than Alyse Anderson at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Victoria Souza is acutely aware of the challenge awaiting her at ONE 168: Denver this Friday, September 6. The Brazilian heroine figures in an atomweight MMA tiff against Alyse Anderson at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Report | Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski 2 is in the works
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Fedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski the sequel is reportedly in the works, more than 15 years after the original. When it comes to important heavyweight figures in mixed martial arts, Fedor Emelianenko and Andrei Arlovski are up there with the best of them. They’ve both enjoyed some incredible moments over the course of the last few decades, and both are still active competitors in their own right.
Kayla Harrison would love to see former champ-champ Amanda Nunes return to the UFC: “I think also she struggles to not be in the limelight”
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Kayla Harrison has explained why she wants to see former champion Amanda Nunes back in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Over the course of the last few years, Kayla Harrison has been making a real name for herself. Following on from her Olympic success, she’s been enjoying a strong run with both PFL and UFC. Now, as she prepares to take on Ketlen Vieira in her next outing, it feels like there is a very viable route to the title for her.
Demetrious Johnson explains why Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a belt: “That’s a legend fight”
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has explained why Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a championship. As we know, ‘Bones’ will defend his UFC heavyweight title later this year. He will likely go up against Stipe Miocic, even though the majority of fans and pundits believe it should be Tom Aspinall that he battles. Alas, it doesn’t seem like the promotion is going to budge on that.
Alexa Grasso says her relationship with Valentina Shevchenko is in a “really, really weird” place ahead of UFC 306
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Alexa Grasso has spoken about her relationship with Valentina Shevchenko heading into their trilogy fight. Over the course of the last few years, Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko have gone to war. They have battled it out over the women’s flyweight championship in two thoroughly entertaining collisions. In the first meeting, Grasso pulled off a shock submission win. In the second, it ended in a surprising split draw, with many believing Valentina had done enough to get her hand raised.
Gilbert Burns explains why he wasn't surprised Belal Muhammad beat Leon Edwards: "Cannot deny him"
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2024
Gilbert Burns wasn’t surprised that Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards to become the welterweight champion. Burns fought Muhammad back at UFC 288 in May of 2023 in a No. 1 contender bout. The Brazilian ended up losing by decision, and after the fight, Muhammad held out for over a year to get the title shot against Leon Edwards at UFC 304.
Jessica Andrade reveals private conversations with Joanna Jedrzejczyk for 'BMF' title rematch: "It would be special"
Josh Evanoff - September 2, 2024
Former UFC champions Jessica Andrade and Joanna Jedrzejczyk could be running it back. The Brazilian hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with Marina Rodriguez in April at UFC 300. That night saw Jessica Andrade score a split-decision win, her second in a row. This Saturday at UFC Vegas 97, the former women’s strawweight champion will look to score her third straight victory against Natalia Silva.
Chael Sonnen says Tom Aspinall could suffer a Ronda Rousey-esque collapse against Jon Jones
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks if Tom Aspinall gets put into a ‘long game’ scenario against Jon Jones, it’ll lead to his undoing, similar to that of UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey. Aspinall defended the UFC interim heavyweight title by knocking out Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. A showdown against the Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner is likely next for Aspinall unless he wants to remain active and defend the belt again.
Brandon Moreno ends brief time away from MMA, set to return at UFC Vegas 100
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2024
Brandon Moreno will be ending his time away from MMA as he has his next fight booked. After Moreno suffered a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City he announced he would be taking time away from MMA. The Mexican felt like his mind and body needed time away from training and thinking about fighting. He said the last time this happened he went on his run to become the undisputed flyweight title.
Chael Sonnen favors Sean O'Malley over Conor McGregor for MMA's biggest star
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes Sean O’Malley, not Conor McGregor, is the sport’s biggest pay-per-view star ahead of the former’s return to the cage. O’Malley will face the surging Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 306 main event on September 14th in Las Vegas. He returns after defending the title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 earlier this year.
Jonathan Haggerty aims to win over American fans at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 2, 2024
Successfully defending the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title isn’t Jonathan Haggerty’s only agenda in his next assignment. The two-sport ONE World Champion stakes one of his crowns against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the headliner of ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at Ball Arena on September 6.
Shavkat Rakhmonov isn't worried about Conor McGregor possibly jumping queue at welterweight
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov isn’t concerned about the possibility of Conor McGregor getting a title shot at welterweight. In the last couple of years, Shavkat Rakhmonov has established himself as a top contender at 170 pounds. He is easily one of the most intriguing prospects on the UFC roster, and he continues to prove that every single time he’s in the cage. Right now, though, there’s a bit of uncertainty surrounding his career.