MMA News
Jorge Masvidal outweighed Nate Diaz by nearly fifteen pounds the night of their boxing match
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2024
Jorge Masvidal reportedly outweighed rival Nate Diaz by almost fifteen pounds in their boxing showdown last weekend. As we know, Nate Diaz was able to get the better of Jorge Masvidal via decision in their boxing match last weekend. However, what many people may not realize is that in California, where the fight happened, fighters have their weights checked on the day of the bout in addition to the actual weigh-ins.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 171 with Julian Erosa, Cody Brundage, Andre Petroski, and Josh Fremd
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2024
The 171st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Denver. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (1:31). Next, UFC middleweight Cody Brundage (15:50) comes on. UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (27:00) joins the show. Then, UFC middleweight Josh Fremd (37:37) comes on.
Sean O’Malley offers dim forecast for fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria: “Gonna be the next Cody Garbrandt”
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the future of fellow champ Ilia Topuria. As we know, Sean O’Malley is one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts. He’s also the king of the bantamweight division, which is home to some of the best fighters in the sport. Alas, while he’s enjoying his time at 135 pounds, it makes sense that he’d tease the idea of a shift up to featherweight in the future due to his size.
Nico Carrillo’s fourth straight finish earns him $50K bonus at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Nico Carrillo’s gamesmanship and appetite for a finish stood out from the rest of his peers at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video last Friday, July 5. The Scottish striker earned himself a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong for his second-round demolition of fourth-ranked Saemapetch Fairtex in their bantamweight Muay Thai match.
Daniel Cormier explains how Tom Aspinall could sabotage Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: "Could you imagine?"
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
Daniel Cormier thinks Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic might fall through the cracks if Tom Aspinall makes a statement at UFC 304. Aspinall will face Curtis Blaydes in defense of his interim UFC heavyweight title at UFC 304 in Manchester on July 27. He returns to the Octagon for the first time since knocking out Sergei Pavlovich for the interim title in November.
Darren Till shoots down bare-knuckle fight against Mike Perry: "F**k that"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2024
Darren Till isn’t interested in fighting Mike Perry in bare-knuckle. Till and Perry have both taken shots at each other in the past and although both fought in the UFC at the same time, a fight between the two never happened. Now, as Perry is having success in BKFC, many fans are hoping the two will fight finally collide. However, Till says he is open to fighting Perry but it won’t be bare-knuckle.
Darren Till opens up on viral post-fight brawl after Social Knockout 3 boxing match: "He's a coward!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till has opened up on the wild brawl with his opponent after their bout at Social Knockout 3. Till defeated MMA fighter Mohammad Mutie at Social Knockout 3 by TKO in his boxing debut on Saturday in Dubai. He made his highly-anticipated return to fighting after a multiple-year hiatus from competition.
Nick Diaz's former coach expresses concerns about his UFC return ahead of Vicente Luque fight
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
UFC star Nick Diaz’s upcoming return to the Octagon doesn’t make sense, in the mind of his former longtime coach. Diaz will face welterweight mainstay Vicente Luque at UFC Abu Dhabi on August 3rd. He returns to the Octagon after a nearly three-year hiatus from fighting, stemming from his loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266.
Tracy Cortez eyeing title fight with Alexa Grasso with victory at UFC Denver: "A great show for Mexican Independence Day"
Josh Evanoff - July 8, 2024
If Valentina Shevchenko doesn’t want to fight UFC champion Alexa Grasso, Tracy Cortez will. The women’s flyweight contender is currently set to step up on short notice this Saturday in the main event of UFC Denver. The original main event for that card featured Rose Namajunas and Maycee Barber. However, due to an injury to ‘The Future’, Tracy Cortez is stepping into the main event.
Brendan Allen explains why he doesn't want to fight Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Paris anymore
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen says he was offered to fight Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Paris but he’s no longer interested in that. It was recently announced that Benoit Saint-Denis will be taking on Renato Moicano in a five-round fight, which will likely serve as the main event. With that bout expected serve as the event headliner, Allen says he is no longer interested in fighting Imavov in Paris, as he wants to be showcased in a main event setting.
Arman Tsarukyan squashes speculation regarding the next UFC lightweight title shot: "The rest of you can take a seat"
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has a message for the top lightweights amidst his ongoing suspension. Tsarukyan was handed a nine-month suspension (retroactive) by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after assaulting a fan during his UFC 300 walkout in April. The suspension can be reduced to six months if Tsarukyan produces a video for an anti-bullying campaign, for which he is expected to oblige.
Tracy Cortez "going to fight my heart out" for late brother at UFC Denver
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
UFC flyweight contender Tracy Cortez is fighting for her late brother ahead of her first career UFC main event this Saturday. Cortez will face former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the UFC Denver main event. She returns to the Octagon on short notice after Namajunas’s original opponent, Maycee Barber, withdrew from the card due to undisclosed reasons.
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has a message for fans telling him how he should fight: “Keep your opinions to yourself”
Susan Cox - July 8, 2024
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has a message for fans telling him how he should fight. Tuivasa, 31, has the unenviable record of having 4 concurrent losses in the Octagon.
Kamaru Usman says it is absurd to think of Nate Diaz as a world class fighter
Susan Cox - July 8, 2024
Kamaru Usman says it is absurd to think of Nate Diaz as a world class fighter. Apparently Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman have a difference of opinion when it comes to Nate Diaz.
Nate Diaz shoots down the idea of an immediate rematch with Jorge Masvidal, names two fighters he’s interested in
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has shot down the idea of an immediate boxing rematch against rival Jorge Masvidal. Last weekend, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal went to war for the second time. It came five years after their MMA showdown, which was won by Masvidal. This time around, however, it was in a boxing ring, and it was Diaz who managed to get his hand raised in victory.
UFC champion Alex Pereira responds after Anthony Joshua suggests he makes a move to boxing
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champon Alex Pereira has responded to Anthony Joshua suggesting he tests the waters in boxing. As we know, Alex Pereira is on top of the mixed martial arts world right now. At UFC 303, he knocked Jiri Prochazka out to successfully retain his UFC light heavyweight title. Ever since then, fans have been discussing what his legacy in the sport is going to look like. After all, in less than three years since his debut, he’s been able to capture two world titles to run alongside victories over numerous former champions.
Marc Goddard explains why he will never referee a Leon Edwards fight
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
MMA referee Marc Goddard has explained why fans will never see him referee a Leon Edwards fight. In the eyes of many, Marc Goddard is one of the best referees in all of mixed martial arts. He has been at the heart of many incredible moments in the sport over the course of the last decade-plus, and that’ll continue to be the case as we look ahead to the future. Of course, he’s had his critics, but that’s always going to be the case in a job like that.
Alibeg Rasulov takes aim at Christian Lee next: “I'm going to get his belt”
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 8, 2024
Alibeg Rasulov believes he has put himself in a prime position to challenge Christian Lee for the ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship. The undefeated Turkish dynamo achieved a career-defining win over former divisional king Ok Rae Yoon by unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video last Friday, July 5.