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Paige VanZant opens up on scary stalker incident at American Top Team: "Allah told him we were meant to be together"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
BKFC women’s featherweight contender Paige VanZant is opening up on a scary stalker she had to deal with. Despite being gone from the UFC since 2021, ’12 Gauge’ is still one of the biggest names in women’s MMA. That’s largely due to Paige VanZant’s online content, and massive success on OnlyFans. However, she continues to compete in the BKFC ring and has shown an interest in a move to boxing in recent months.
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier needs to be next: "No lose situation for the UFC"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is a no-lose situation for everyone involved. Earlier this month, ‘The Diamond’ returned at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Despite entering the bout as a heavy underdog, Dustin Poirier viciously knocked out the ‘God of War’ in round two. The fight was the former interim champion’s first since being finished by Justin Gaethje last summer.
Dana White confirms plans for Tom Aspinall to defend interim UFC title: "It's not right to let him sit"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
With Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic on the shelf, Dana White is ready to get UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall active. The British fighter last competed at UFC 295 in November. After Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was canceled, the promotion subbed in Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich. The two competed for the interim heavyweight title, as ‘Bones’ was expected to be out of action for months.
Jiri Prochazka breaks down UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024
Jiri Prochazka thinks Jamahal Hill has more weapons than Alex Pereira which could be the difference heading into their UFC 300 main event. Pereira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time since he knocked out Prochazka in November to become the new light heavyweight champion. In his first title defense, he will face the former champ in Hill, who was forced to vacate the belt due to an injury.
Mike Perry calls out Jake Paul: “Test yourself for real”
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
BKFC ‘King of Violence’ title holder Mike Perry has called out Jake Paul. It was recently announced that Jake Paul (9-1) would be fighting former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson (50-6) on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Dana White announces the UFC will return to England for a pay-per-view event in 2024
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
Dana White has announced that the UFC will return to England for a pay-per-view event in 2024. UFC CEO Dana White made the announcement on ‘TNT Sports‘:
Joe Rogan refutes Conor McGregor’s “crazy” claim that acting his harder than fighting: “Act in Road House or fight Khabib again?”
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
Joe Rogan is refuting Conor McGregor’s ‘crazy’ claim that acting is harder than fighting. It was just last week, that the movie remake of ‘Road House’ was released on Amazon Prime Video. The movie features Conor McGregor making his acting debut and starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 159 with Raquel Pennington and Andre Petroski
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024
The 159th episode of Just Scrap Radio with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Atlantic City and talk about the latest news. We’re first joined by the UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington (1:11). Next, UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (12:22) comes on.
Sean O’Malley won’t speculate on UFC 299 PPV numbers: “Pretty much everyone I know illegally streams”
Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the upcoming reveal of the UFC 299 pay-per-view numbers. At UFC 299, Sean O’Malley secured one of the most impressive wins of his career. He successfully defended his belt, defeating Marlon Vera in a lopsided unanimous decision. It served as the main event of a card that, in more ways than one, was absolutely stacked.
Jiri Prochazka “not surprised” that Bo Nickal received UFC 300 main card slot ahead of him: “I really don’t care”
Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024
Jiri Prochazka has revealed that he isn’t surprised Bo Nickal got a spot on the main card of UFC 300 ahead of him. At UFC 300, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka returns to the Octagon to battle Aleksandar Rakic. However, while many felt as if that was a bout worthy of being on the main card, the promotion disagreed. Instead, Bo Nickal will take on Cody Brundage as he attempts to extend his unbeaten run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Alexander Volkov booked to fight Jailton Almeida at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024
A new heavyweight showdown has been booked for UFC 302 as Alexander Volkov prepares to return against Jailton Almeida. Right now, the heavyweight division is looking a bit deadlocked. While Jon Jones is the champion, Tom Aspinall is the interim champion, and it appears as if the promotion is waiting for Jon to get healthy so they can book Jones vs Miocic. Beyond that, though, as Aspinall continues to sit and wait, there are plenty of other contenders rising up through the ranks.
Alexis Nicolas shows no fear ahead of world title bout at ONE Fight Night 21: “I’m a workhorse”
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 26, 2024
Alexis Nicolas finds himself on the brink of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in his professional career. The French phenom challenges two-sport king Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship in the main event of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.
What's next for Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas after UFC Vegas 89?
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 89, flyweight contenders took center stage as Rose Namajunas battled Amanda Ribas. Namajunas entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Manon Fiorot in her flyweight debut, and before that, she lost to Carla Esparza to drop the strawweight title. Ribas, meanwhile, had most recently TKO’d Luana Pinheiro, this after suffering a TKO loss to Maycee Barber.
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno announces he's stepping away from MMA for the foreseeable future
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will be taking a break from MMA. Moreno is coming off a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City in February. It was his second straight loss as he dropped a decision to Alexandre Pantoja to lose his title.
Stamp vs. Zamboanga, Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II booked for ONE 167 in June
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 25, 2024
Excitement is building as two World Title bouts will grace the marquee of ONE 167 on Prime Video this June 7. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, promising an evening of unforgettable martial arts action.
Chris Weidman feels like a title contender ahead of UFC Atlantic City return: "I could be the best in the world again"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman feels great heading into his return. The former champion has had an absolutely brutal last few years. In April 2021, Chris Weidman was slated to face Uriah Hall in a rematch of their bout on the regional scene that took place over a decade ago. Sadly for the longtime wrestler, the second outing went about as terrible as it possibly could.
Dana White threatened to resign in protest when Joe Rogan's job was at stake over 2022 controversy: "I'm very loyal"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2024
When UFC commentator Joe Rogan was at risk of losing his job in 2022, Dana White stepped up. Around two years ago now, the longtime color commentator was in very hot water. A compilation of Joe Rogan saying slurs was making the rounds on social media, and Spotify quickly caved to public pressure. Several of the podcaster’s episodes were removed from the service for controversial content, and comments.
Igor Severino has purse withheld from NAC after biting his opponent at UFC Vegas 89
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Igor Severino has also had his purse withheld along with being cut from the UFC. According to MMAFighting, Severino’s purse was withheld by the Nevada Athletic Commission after he was disqualified for biting Andre Lima in the second round. The exact amount of Severino’s purse is unknown because the NAC does not publicly disclose salaries. He was also released from the UFC following the bout.