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Brendan Schaub hits back at fans criticizing Paige VanZant's BKFC return: "She doesn't have to do this s*it"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
Brendan Schaub isn’t a fan of those who criticize Paige VanZant’s fighting career. The 28-year-old was last seen in action against Rachel Ostovich at BKFC 19. She went on to lose that fight by unanimous decision, knocking her bare-knuckle record to 0-2. VanZant had previously lost her debut to Britain Hart in February 2021.
Nate Diaz reveals he's asked for fights against Tony Ferguson and Vicente Luque: "It was never good on their side"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
UFC welterweight star Nate Diaz is ready to leave the promotion. The Stockton-native has been out of the cage since his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 263 in June 2021. The loss was his second in a row, having been stopped by Jorge Masvidal back in November 2019. However, the fight with Edwards had importance to it.
Kamaru Usman targets light-heavyweight move after Leon Edwards fight: "That's what we want"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is ready to move up in weight. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 278 next month. The bout is a rematch of their December 2015 encounter. That bout wound up being won by Usman via unanimous decision.
Nate Diaz claims the UFC has offered him more money for his next fight but says he’s not interested: “I just want to depart and recover from this whole shit”
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
Nate Diaz has made it clear he wants out of the UFC. It has been well-documented that Diaz has one fight left on his contract and he has been vocal about wanting to fight it out and go to free agency. However, he has not got a fight booked as the UFC is trying to re-sign him but for Diaz he just wants out of his contract.
Dustin Jacoby expecting a "15-minute war" against "durable" Da Un Jung at UFC Long Island: "I'm there to defend my spot"
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
Dustin Jacoby has been in talks to fight Da Un Jung to fight in the past, so he’s excited it’s finally coming to fruition at UFC Long Island. Jacoby is coming off a decision win over Michal Oleksiejczuk in a fight he barely threw any kicks due to an ankle injury. Given kicks are a big part of his game, he needed to take some time off and now that he’s healthy he’s excited to return on Saturday at UFC Long Island.
Jake Paul unloads on Conor McGregor for suggesting he’s a nobody: “No matter how you slice it, we’re just not on the same level”
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
Jake Paul has unloaded on Conor McGregor for suggesting he’s a ‘nobody’. Paul has been linked to some high-profile MMA fighters, including Conor McGregor. The boxer would like a showdown with the Irishman and spoke to Ariel Helwani on ‘The MMA Hour’ about ‘The Notorious’ saying:
Coach Javier Mendez weighs in on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovksi: “I don’t think he poses as big a threat to Islam as you would think”
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
Coach Javier Mendez has weighed in on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski. Javier Mendez, 51, one of Makhachev’s coaches has weighed in on who might be a potential threat to his lightweight fighter.
UFC Long Island: ‘Ortega vs. Rodriguez’ Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
The ‘UFC Long Island – Ortega vs Rodriguez’ fight card and start times have been announced. The UFC is headed to Long Island, the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Saturday July 16, 2022.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 86 with Michelle Waterson, Dustin Jacoby, Felice Herrig, and Cody Brundage
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
The 86th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Long Island.
Sean O’Malley says “little f**king weasels” Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan are “all talk” and don’t really want to fight him
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Sean O’Malley has gone after Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan as he continues to search for a big fight in the bantamweight division. Earlier this month, Sean O’Malley fought to a no contest against Pedro Munhoz after an accidental eye poke rendered the veteran unable to continue. ‘Suga’ has been pretty outspoken since then, to the point where he’s even accused Munhoz of ‘robbing’ him of a highlight reel knockout.
UFC legend Donald Cerrone shares advice for the next generation of “Cowboys”
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Donald Cerrone has given some advice to the next generation of fighters following his recent retirement from mixed martial arts. After falling to a submission defeat at the hands of Jim Miller earlier this month, Donald Cerrone opted to hang up his gloves once and for all in the wake of seven fights without a victory.
Dana White surprises Kyle from The Nelk Boys with 250k in a plastic bag for his birthday (Video)
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
UFC president Dana White has surprised Kyle Forgeard from The Nelk Boys with $250,000 for his birthday. It’s no secret that The Nelk Boys are pretty close to members of the UFC family, whether it be fighters or the bosses themselves. Dana White, meanwhile, has never been shy about expanding his reach beyond mixed martial arts in the name of drawing in more fans – or just making some new pals.
Conor McGregor shoots down possible fight with Jake Paul: "You're a flop, kid. A nobody"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
Conor McGregor has no interest in a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is set for a showdown with Hasim Rahman Jr. next month in New York. The bout is a big step up for the YouTuber, as he’s facing an established professional boxer for the first time in his career.
Video | 'Top Gun: Maverick' star Miles Teller was elated to meet Nate Diaz at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Miles Teller was elated to meet Nate Diaz earlier this month at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. Nate Diaz was in attendance at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and marked the UFC’s pay-per-view event for International Fight Week.
Brian Ortega says he's "a deadly opponent" for Alexander Volkanovski: "I put him in the most danger he’s ever been in his career"
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
Brian Ortega believes he is a dangerous opponent for Alexander Volkanovski and is confident he will prove that if they rematch. Ortega and Volkanovski fought in the main event of UFC 266 for the featherweight title but it was the Aussie who won the fight by decision. However, in the scrap, Ortega had the champ in two chokes that appeared to be tight but Volkanovski got out of them. According to ‘T-City’, he believes that proves how dangerous he is.
Jan Blachowicz reacts to Jiri Prochazka wanting Glover Teixeira rematch: "Samurai code was not upheld"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz is disappointed with Jiri Prochazka. ‘Denisa’ is fresh off a victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last month in Singapore. The exciting back and forth fight is seen as a fight of the year contender. The win saw Prochazka claim the UFC’s light heavyweight championship in the progress.
Alex Volkanovksi reveals what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has revealed what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276. It was Alex Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) in a featherweight bout at UFC 276 on July 2nd in the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The trilogy fight proved to be a trilogy victory for Volkanovski via unanimous decision. The two fighters had previously met at UFC 251 in July 2020 and at UFC 245 in December 2019, Holloway going down to defeat both times.
Israel Adesanya addresses critics suggesting he was “coasting” in UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Israel Adesanya is addressing his critics after some suggested he was ‘coasting’ in his UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier. It was at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 that Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) defeated Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) via unanimous decision in the middleweight main event. In his fifth title defense, ‘The Last Stylebender’ retained his middleweight world championship.