MMA News
Carla Esparza rejects the idea of fighting Weili Zhang at UFC 281: “She needs to go on my timeline”
Susan Cox - June 14, 2022
Carla Esparza is rejecting the idea of fighting Weili Zhang at UFC 281. UFC 281 is scheduled for Saturday October 22nd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Joe Lauzon received show money for canceled UFC 274 fight, plans to "get after" Donald Cerrone early at UFC Austin
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2022
Joe Lauzon is glad he and Donald Cerrone will finally be sharing the Octagon together. Lauzon and Cerrone were supposed to fight at UFC 274 on May 7, but on the morning of the event, ‘Cowboy’ had to pull out as he fell ill. Immediately, the promotion began looking to get the fight rebooked and the two will now meet at UFC Austin. For Lauzon, he says he still got paid for the canceled fight.
Daniel Cormier believes accidental clash of heads saved Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 275: “I thought Santos won the fight”
Susan Cox - June 14, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes the accidental clash of heads saved Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 275. It was Valentina Shevchenko (23-3 MMA) vs Taila Santos (19-2 MMA) in the women’s flyweight co-main event last Saturday, June 11th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. The outcome was a split decision victory for Shevchenko, sealing the deal on her status as the UFC women’s flyweight champion. It was to be her seventh consecutive title defense – setting the record for a female UFC fighter.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 82 with Josh Emmett, Joe Lauzon, Kyle Daukaus, Adrian Yanez, and Ricardo Ramos
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2022
The 82nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Austin. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and the seventh-ranked featherweight Josh Emmett (2:05). UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon (16:13) then comes on. UFC middleweight Kyle Daukaus (38:16) stops by. Then, UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez (54:28) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC featherweight Ricardo Ramos (1:14:43).
Sean O’Malley weighs in on Joanna Jedrzejczyk‘s retirement from MMA: “It’s probably a good thing UFC fighters don’t get paid a lot of money until a long time”
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2022
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s decision to retire from mixed martial arts. Last Saturday night at UFC 275, Joanna Jedrzejczyk left her gloves in the Octagon and walked away from the sport of MMA after years of being known as the strawweight GOAT. The Polish star fell short in her attempt to get revenge on Weili Zhang as she was knocked out cold by her Chinese counterpart courtesy of a vicious spinning back fist.
Glover Teixeira says a bad weight cut caused him to gas at UFC 275: “When I started to recover, I started to vomit”
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2022
Glover Teixeira has suggested a bad weight cut was one of the reasons for his UFC 275 defeat to Jiri Prochazka. Last Saturday night in the main event of UFC 275, Glover Teixeira went to war with Jiri Prochazka with the UFC light heavyweight title on the line. The Brazilian had to overcome some real adversity but with just half a minute remaining in the final round, he seemed to be on track to retain the strap.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pens heartfelt message to Joanna Jedrzejczyk following retirement announcement
Harry Kettle - June 14, 2022
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has sent a heartfelt message to Joanna Jedrzejczyk following her retirement at UFC 275. Last Saturday night in Singapore, Joanna Jedrzejczyk retired from mixed martial arts following her knockout defeat at the hands of Weili Zhang. While she had a few good moments throughout the course of the fight, it was clear to see she was a step behind with the Chinese star landing a vicious spinning back fist to secure the win.
Taila Santos's manager reveals she fought through broken orbital bone against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 275
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Taila Santos fought through a broken orbital bone against Valentina Shevchenko. Last Saturday night, the Brazilian met ‘The Bullet’ in the co-main event of UFC 275. Despite heading into the fight as a massive underdog, Santos defied expectations. The 28-year-old utilized her wrestling and had massive success against the dominant champion.
Jiri Prochazka gets epic hero's welcome in Czech Republic after winning UFC title (Video)
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Jiri Prochazka returned home to the Czech Republic and got a hero’s welcome after becoming the first UFC champion from the country. Prochazka earned a fifth-round submission over Glover Teixeira to become the champ in stunning fashion. The fight was back-and-forth and one of the best light heavyweight fights of all time.
Miesha Tate looking forward to grappling with Valentina Shevchenko: "I'm licking my chops"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Miesha Tate is looking forward to fighting Valentina Shevchenko. Last Saturday night, ‘The Bullet’ faced off against Taila Santos at UFC 275. Despite entering the bout as a massive underdog, the Brazilian put up an admirable effort. Fighting through a broken orbital, Santos secured multiple takedowns and controlled the bout on the mat.
Anthony Smith weighs in on Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka: "They just made terrible decisions"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
Don’t expect UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith to fight like Glover Teixeira or Jiri Prochazka next time out. Last Saturday night in Singapore, fans were witness to one of the greatest fights in UFC history. UFC 275’s main event saw champion Glover Teixeira look to defend against Jiri Prochazka. The bout was the first title defense for the Brazilian since capturing the strap last October.
Dominick Reyes claims he's the reason Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Dominick Reyes believes nearly beating Jon Jones at UFC 247 is the reason ‘Bones’ is moving up to heavyweight. Jones edged out a decision over Reyes in a fight that many thought the challenger should’ve won. Yet, the judges gave it to ‘Bones’ and since that fight, he has not fought and is bulking up for a heavyweight move. According to Reyes, there were talks of booking an immediate rematch but Jones backed out and instead wanted to go to heavyweight.
Valentina Shevchenko reveals she was fighting injured against Taila Santos at UFC 275
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Valentina Shevchenko has revealed that she was fighting injured against Taila Santos this past weekend at UFC 275. It was Valentina Shevchenko (23-3 MMA) vs Taila Santos (19-2 MMA) this past Saturday, June 11th in the women’s co-main flyweight event in the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Cody Garbrandt vs. Rani Yahya scratched from UFC Vegas 58
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Cody Garbrandt and Rani Yahya will no longer be fighting on July 9. Multiple sources inform BJPENN.com that Yahya has suffered a neck injury that has forced him to pull out of his fight against Gabrandt. At this time, it’s uncertain if the fight will be rebooked for a later date or if a replacement will be found. The main event of UFC Vegas 58 sees Rafael dos Anjos taking on Rafael Fiziev from the UFC Apex.
Ronda Rousey names the one opponent who could lure her back to MMA
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Ronda Rousey has named the one opponent who could lure her back to MMA. Rousey, 35, retired from MMA in 2016 and was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
What's next for the stars of UFC 275?
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
The UFC returned to Singapore for the first time since October of 2019 where two titles were on the line at UFC 275. In the main event, Glover Teixeira was looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time as he took on Jiri Prochazka. In the evenings co-headliner, Valentina Shevchenko was looking to defend her flyweight title against Taila Santos.
Referee Marc Goddard responds to concerns that Jiri Prochazka tapped out at UFC 275: “I told him it’s a risky game”
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Referee Marc Goddard is responding to concerns that Jiri Prochazka tapped out at UFC 275. It was Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) vs Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) in the light heavyweight main event this past weekend which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Video | Bob Sapp is jacked and looking to fight Mike Tyson: “I will rip your heart out and tear it to shreds”
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2022
Bob Sapp has issued a challenge to Mike Tyson in a truly incredible video posted to social media over the weekend. At the age of 48, Bob Sapp has already done a lot throughout the course of his combat sports career. From kickboxing to mixed martial arts to pro wrestling and beyond, the veteran is one of the most unpredictable characters in the game – and you never know when he’s going to pop up next.