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Aljamain Sterling says he’s willing to bet his life savings that he would beat Sean O’Malley in a rematch: “People are going to say I’m still salty”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling is pretty confident that he’d defeat Sean O’Malley if they ever fought in a rematch. At UFC 292, Sean O’Malley climbed to the top of the mountain. He knocked out Aljamain Sterling to claim the UFC bantamweight championship, cementing himself as one of the promotion’s next big superstars.
Daniel Cormier goes to bat for Ronda Rousey amidst criticism of her concussion revelation: “All she's doing is telling her truth”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
UFC legend Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on some of the criticism aimed at Ronda Rousey recently. As we all know, Ronda Rousey accomplished some great things in mixed martial arts. From women’s MMA to her overall dominance and star power, she was a force of nature. Alas, fans of the sport have vilified her on more than one occasion for some of her past comments.
Ronda Rousey takes aim at former boyfriend Brendan Schaub: “My ex thrived on playing f**ked-up mind games”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
UFC legend Ronda Rousey has taken a shot at former boyfriend Brendan Schaub in her new book. For so many years now, Ronda Rousey has been seen as a polarizing figure in mixed martial arts. While she did so much for the sport, she also hasn’t had the best relationship with fans.
Dominick Cruz claims he’s a “nightmare” matchup for Jose Aldo: “He’s not going to renegotiate”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
UFC star Dominick Cruz believes that he is a nightmare matchup for Jose Aldo as talk of a superfight between them continues. For the longest time now, fight fans have wondered what would happen if Dominick Cruz battled Jose Aldo. The two men were pioneers in their respective divisions, and they were dominant champions.
BKFC president David Feldman explains why Conor McGregor is the perfect business partner
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
BKFC president David Feldman is explaining why Conor McGregor is the perfect business partner. The former two-division UFC champ, McGregor, made the announcement that he’s become part owner of BKFC just last month.
Jake Gyllenhaal set to reprise his role as “Elwood Dalton” for Road House 2
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
It has been announced that Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as ‘Elwod Dalton’ for Road House 2. Gyllenhaal’s Road House, a reboot of the classic 1989 Patrick Swayze movie, debuted on Prime Video March 21 and has so far amassed nearly 80 million worldwide viewers, according to the streaming service. It is Amazon MGM Studios ‘most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis’.
Ian Machado Garry reveals a number of fighters he’s said “yes” to fighting next
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has revealed a number of fighters that he would say ‘yes’ to fighting. ‘The Future’ (14-0 MMA) is adamant that he wants to fight at UFC 303 on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Ciryl Gane has been named honorary torchbearer for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
Ciryl Gane has been named honorary torchbearer for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will be carrying the Olympic flame during the 24th stage of the relay as the flame moves from Deux-Sèvres region to Les Sables-d’Olonne this summer in the lead-up to the opening ceremony.
Gilbert Burns responds to Joaquin Buckley's callout
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
Gilbert Burns has responded to the callout from Joaquin Buckley at UFC St. Louis. After Buckley picked up a one-sided decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev, he called out Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. However, UFC CEO Dana White shot down that idea, Buckley instead turned his attention to Burns, as he called out the Brazilian at the post-fight press conference.
Coach Tim Welch responds to recent threats from Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili over UFC 292 corner controversy
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC star Sean O’Malley’s head coach, Tim Welch, has spoken out after recent online threats from Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley earned the UFC bantamweight title by finishing Sterling at UFC 292 last year. He’s gone on to defend the belt against Marlon Vera, earning a unanimous decision win at UFC 299.
Darren Till believes he can still become UFC champion despite 2023 release: "That's not over for me"
Josh Evanoff - May 14, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till still believes he will become champion. ‘The Gorilla’ is in an incredibly strange spot in his career. Darren Till hasn’t competed since a third-round submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282 in December. Not long following the defeat to ‘Stillknocks’, he was released from the company. However, it was a mutual parting of ways.
Mike Tyson opens the door to more boxing matches after Jake Paul fight: "This seems like it's going to be pretty fun"
Josh Evanoff - May 14, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson isn’t ruling out more fights after facing Jake Paul this summer. ‘Iron Mike’ is set to compete in his first professional boxing match in two decades this July. Mike Tyson last suffered a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005, and will now be facing Jake Paul this summer. The two stars will headline a Netflix-promoted event, that will go down at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
Jorge Masvidal restokes the flames of a possible Conor McGregor fight: 'We can still find out'
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
A future fight between former UFC star Jorge Masvidal and the soon-returning Conor McGregor could be back in the mix. Masvidal will face former UFC rival Nate Diaz in a boxing match on July 6 in Anaheim, CA. Their rematch will take place nearly five full years after their UFC 244 clash for the inaugural BMF belt.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 165 with Diego Ferreira and Adrian Yanez
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
The 165th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to recap UFC St. Louis and preview UFC Vegas 92. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira (1:00). Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez (14:57).
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento after UFC St. Louis?
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
In the main event of UFC St. Louis, ranked heavyweights threw down as Derrick Lewis took on Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis entered the fight coming off a lackluster decision loss to Jailton Almeida as ‘The Black Beast’ was 1-4 in his last five. Nascimento, meanwhile, was on a three-fight winning streak and was getting his first UFC main event.
Daniel Cormier questions the UFC’s decision to proceed with Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: “For four years, he's lived the life of a normal person”
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned the UFC’s decision to proceed with booking Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. As a lot of fight fans will know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship wants to make Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic happen. In fact, Jon Jones probably wants it to happen more so than the promotion does.
Tracy Cortez books UFC return opposite Miranda Maverick
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC flyweight stars Tracy Cortez and Miranda Maverick are set to collide in the Octagon this summer. Things are really starting to heat up in the women’s flyweight division. There are so many fascinating fighters in the top 15 and beyond that, there are plenty waiting on the outskirts to try and seize their opportunity.
Chihiro Sawada, Wei Rui crash ONE Championship’s rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 14, 2024
Chihiro Sawada and Wei Rui have stormed their way into the upper echelons of ONE Championship’s athlete rankings. This is by virtue of their stellar victories at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video earlier this month.