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Robert Whittaker confident Paulo Costa will show up to fight at UFC 298
Susan Cox - January 31, 2024
Robert Whittaker is confident Paulo Costa will show up to fight at UFC 298. UFC 298 will see former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7 MMA) taking on Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) in the co-main event on Saturday, February 17th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Raquel Pennington blasts ESPN’s Ryan Clark for calling for the end of women’s bantamweight: “You're not living in our shoes”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2024
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington has hit back at Ryan Clark for suggesting the promotion should consider getting rid of the division. At UFC 297, Raquel Pennington finally reached the top of the mountain. She defeated Mayra Bueno Silva to capture the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. While it was a triumphant moment for her, some fans felt as if the bout underdelivered.
Justin Gaethje wants to be the first man to knockout Max Holloway at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2024
Justin Gaethje has declared that he wants to be the first man to knock Max Holloway out when they meet at UFC 300. At UFC 300, there’s a decent chance we could see one of the most violent fights in UFC history. That’s because Justin Gaethje will defend his BMF championship against Max Holloway, in a bout between two of the most exciting fighters in all of mixed martial arts.
Tyron Woodley sounds off on “disrespectful” Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy: “I don’t like him”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2024
Former UFC fighter Tyron Woodley has lashed out at Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy. It’s been a while since we last saw Tyron Woodley compete. In recent years, his most notable appearances came in the form of back-to-back boxing defeats at the hands of Jake Paul.
Renato Moicano plans to get into "a f**king fight" with Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 85: "The fans will enjoy it"
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2024
Renato Moicano is eager to get into a fight again. Moicano last fought in November of 2022 when he submitted Brad Riddell. He was then booked to fight Arman Tsarukyan in April, but an injury forced him to withdraw, and the Brazilian didn’t get to fight at all in 2023, which was frustrating for him.
Shinya Aoki silences retirement talks following ONE 165 win
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 30, 2024
Shinya Aoki has made it clear that he’s not ready to call it quits just yet. This comes on the heels of Aoki’s first-round submission victory over former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker in their openweight bout at ONE 165 this past weekend.
Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore vacant title bout to headline Bellator's 2024 return event
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2024
Corey Anderson and Karl Moore will fight for the vacant Bellator light-heavyweight title in March. Bellator itself has had a strange last few months, to put it mildly. In November, the Scott Coker-led company was bought out by the PFL, but not to merge the two promotions. Instead, Donn Davis planned to run both companies as separate entities. But, allow for crossover between the two brands.
Henry Cejudo teases return to retirement with UFC 298 loss: "This sport is hard, man"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2024
Former UFC dual-weight champion Henry Cejudo might not be back for long. ‘Triple C’ has been out of the octagon since a title fight with Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288 last May. The bout ended a three-year-long hiatus for Henry Cejudo. He famously announced his retirement after a knockout win over Dominick Cruz in May 2020. However, he couldn’t keep away from the cage forever.
Joe Rogan pushes back on UFC antitrust lawsuit: "It seems to be connected politically"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has commented on the company’s ongoing antitrust lawsuit. On April 13th, the UFC will hold its milestone 300th pay-per-view event. The card features incredible matchups, including Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway, and Kayla Harrison’s bantamweight debut. Two days later, they will head to court in Nevada.
Dana White reacts to Sean Strickland’s controversial comments at UFC 297: “I don't agree with 95% of what this guy says”
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has given his thoughts on Sean Strickland’s controversial remarks during UFC 297 fight week. At UFC 297, Sean Strickland fell short in his attempt to successfully defend the UFC middleweight championship. He was beaten by Dricus du Plessis in what served as an electric back-and-forth affair in the main event.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 151 with Renato Moicano
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2024
The 151st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 85 this Saturday. We’re joined by 13th-ranked UFC lightweight Renato Moicano (0:45), as the only guest for this week.
Holly Holm shuts down comparisons between Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey ahead of UFC 300
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
UFC veteran Holly Holm has shut down the comparisons that people are making between Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey. At UFC 300, Holly Holm will attempt to get back in the win column. She’ll do so when she battles it out with the debuting Kayla Harrison, with the contest taking place at bantamweight.
Dana White says ‘journeyman’ Jim Miller has made millions of dollars in UFC
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has suggested that Jim Miller has earned millions of dollars during his time with the promotion. Earlier this month, Jim Miller defeated Gabriel Benítez via submission, marking his fifth win in his last six fights. At the age of 40 years old, many fans can’t quite believe that Jim is still able to compete at such a high level.
Former UFC champion Carla Esparza shoots down retirement rumors: “Just trying to have an intelligent approach to my comeback”
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
Former UFC champion Carla Esparza has responded to rumors suggesting she has retired from mixed martial arts. Throughout the course of her career, Carla Esparza has been through many highs and lows. From winning championships to losing them and beyond, she’s been on quite the journey – especially in the UFC.
Pro fighters react after the Detroit Lions collapse against the San Francisco 49ers: “I’m f**king speechless”
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
A parade of pro fighters have given their thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ heartbreaking defeat to the San Francisco 49ers. Last night, the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. While the 49ers were seen as the favorites by many, the Lions were the ones who got off to a hot start. They stormed out to a 17-point lead and in the eyes of most fans, they’d be able to hold on to that lead.
Neil Magny believes UFC officials wanted him to lose to Mike Malott: “It was very evident”
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
UFC star Neil Magny is of the belief that the promotion wanted Mike Malott to beat him at UFC 297. Earlier this month, Neil Magny went toe to toe with Mike Malott in his homeland of Canada. Their UFC 297 collision was seemingly heading in the direction of a win for Malott, until everything changed in the last round. Magny was able to flip the script, securing a late finished against a visibly tired Malott.
Chris Curtis calls for first UFC main event: "Let me show you something great"
Josh Evanoff - January 29, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Chris Curtis believes it’s time for him to get a main event. ‘The Action Man’ has had an interesting run since signing with the UFC on short notice in late 2021. Chris Curtis famously stepped in for Deron Winn, to face Phil Hawes that November. In the first round, he scored a knockout win over ‘No Hype’, and he hasn’t looked back.
Holly Holm eyeing title shot with UFC 300 win over Kayla Harrison: "My goal is always to get to the belt"
Josh Evanoff - January 29, 2024
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm wants a title shot with a win over Kayla Harrison. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been out of the cage since a no-contest with Mayra Bueno Silva last July. That bout was originally a submission win for the Brazilian but was overturned after a failed drug test. For months, there was radio silence on a potential return to the octagon for Holly Holm.