MMA News
Dillon Danis releases alleged private DMs from Jake Paul's coach: "Love to fight a crippled fighter"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Days out from Jake Paul’s return to boxing, he’s again under fire from Dillon Danis. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to return on DAZN and ESPN pay-per-view this Saturday. Back for the first time since a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury in February, he will face Nate Diaz. The boxing match will be Jake Paul’s first ten-round fight, and also his first back with coach ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley.
Nate Diaz believes UFC never intended to make Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler: "They had nothing to entertain anybody"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Former UFC contender Nate Diaz doesn’t forsee Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. The former double-champion broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round, prompting him to be on the shelf for over two years. During that time, Conor McGregor famously left USADA to recover from the injury.
Nate Diaz approves Conor McGregor's callout of 'Nerd' Justin Gaethje: "Act like he's too cool"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje is the fight to make. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. There, he faced Dustin Poirier in a rematch of their April 2018 classic, where ‘The Diamond’ won by fourth-round knockout. On Saturday, Justin Gaethje returned the favor, scoring a second-round head kick stoppage.
Chael Sonnen stands with Stephen Thompson on UFC pay issue: "What are you mad about?"
Josh Evanoff - August 1, 2023
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen stands with welterweight contender Stephen Thompson. ‘Wonderboy’ was slated to return on the UFC 291 main card over the weekend. Coming off a knockout win over Kevin Holland last December, he was hoping to continue that momentum against Michel Pereira. The Brazilian entered the fight on a five-fight winning streak and viewed Stephen Thompson as the biggest bout of his career.
Conor McGregor rips Dustin Poirier's resume as he claims 'The Diamond' isn't a Hall of Famer: "He’s done f**k all"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Conor McGregor doesn’t think Dustin Poirier has a Hall of Fame resume. After Poirier suffered a headkick KO loss at UFC 291, he spoke to Ariel Helwani on Monday and Helwani claimed Poirier didn’t need the BMF belt and was already a Hall of Famer. However, Conor McGregor doesn’t think that is the case at all as he says all Poirier has is one lucky win over him. Outside of that, he hasn’t won a UFC title and doesn’t have the resume to be a Hall of Famer.
Jamahal Hill explains why he was not impressed with Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight debut at UFC 291
Susan Cox - August 1, 2023
Jamahal Hill is explaining why he was not impressed with Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight debut at UFC 291. It was just this past weekend that saw Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA) make his light heavyweight debut when he faced former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-10 MMA) on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. The result was a split decision victory for the 36 year old Pereira.
Shavkat Rakhmonov reacts after Kelvin Gastelum announces their fight is postponed due to injury: “Did you realize it was bad idea just now?”
Susan Cox - August 1, 2023
Shavkat Rakhmonov is reacting after Kevin Gastelum announced that their fight is postponed due to injury. It was to be Shavkat Rakhmonov (17-0 MMA) vs Kevin Gastelum (18-8 MMA) on Saturday, September 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Conor McGregor claims he would snipe Justin Gaethje dead with one shot: “The guy is about as smart as two planks”
Susan Cox - August 1, 2023
Conor McGregor is claiming he would snipe Justin Gaethje dead with one shot. The saga continues…..
Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida takes aim at "Reug Reug" Oumar Kane: "My goal is to finish it in the first round"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 1, 2023
Despite the tantalizing prospect of a World Title shot, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida remains resolute in keeping his gaze firmly fixed on the task at hand, choosing to value the challenge before him rather than the potential rewards that lie ahead. The unbeaten Brazilian star is set to face “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in a pivotal heavyweight MMA battle at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 4.
John McCarthy shares the former UFC champion who took “pleasure” in hurting his opponents
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
MMA analyst John McCarthy has spoken candidly about the lengths a former UFC heavyweight would go to in order to win. Across his many years in the sport of mixed martial arts, John McCarthy has seen it all. The former referee spent a long time with the UFC as one of their main guys, but now, you can catch him doing analyst work on YouTube and commentary work for Bellator.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 133 with Chatri Sityodtong ft. BJ Penn, Dustin Jacoby, Billy Quarantillo, and Damon Jackson
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
The 133rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Nashville this Saturday. We’re first joined by ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong (1:36), while BJ Penn (21:38) comes on to talk to Chatri. 14th-ranked UFC light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby (27:54) stops by. UFC featherweights Billy Quarantillo (43:00) and Damon Jackson (59:42) close out the show.
Sean O’Malley reacts to news that the UFC offered Zabit Magomedsharipov an immediate title shot if he returned: “He was on his way to be a massive superstar”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the news that UFC offered Zabit Magomedsharipov an immediate title shot if he ended his retirement. When he walked away from mixed martial arts, Zabit Magomedsharipov left a big void. He was always seen as a top contender at featherweight, and someone who would almost certainly challenge for a world title one day.
Israel Adesanya claims “scared” Dricus Du Plessis “doesn’t want to fight him: “He’s a b*tch”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has suggested that Dricus du Plessis doesn’t want to fight him. Ever since their confrontation at UFC 290, fight fans have been waiting for news on Israel Adesanya vs Dricus du Plessis. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as if the South African star will be ready in time for their proposed UFC 293 showdown in Australia.
What's next for Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier after UFC 291?
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
In the main event of UFC 291, the vacant BMF title was up for grabs as Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier were set for their highly-anticipated rematch. Gaethje entered the fight coming off a majority decision win over Rafael Fiziev back in March to return to the win column. In the fight prior, he lost to Charles Oliveira for the lightweight belt.
Israel Adesanya praises Alex Pereira for UFC 291 win over Jan Blachowicz: "Looked good"
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
Israel Adesanya was impressed by Alex Pereira’s performance against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291. Pereira was moving up to light heavyweight not even four months after being knocked out by Adesanya to lose his middleweight title. In his 205lbs debut in the UFC, the Brazilian was given the former champ in Blachowicz who was coming off a draw against Magomed Ankalaev.
Dustin Poirier explains why he‘s frustrated following knockout loss at UFC 291: “I lost to somebody I think I’m better than"
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
Dustin Poirier has a reason as to why he is frustrated with his UFC 291 loss to Justin Gaethje. Poirier entered his UFC 291 headliner against Gaethje for the BMF title coming off a submission win over Michael Chandler. ‘The Diamond’ also entered the bout with a ton of confidence given he had already beat Gaethje by TKO back in 2018. However, in the rematch, it was Gaethje who got his hand raised as he scored a second-round head kick KO.
Dustin Poirier weighs in on Conor McGregor’s ongoing issues with USADA: “If we change the rules for him to sell some PPV’s, we make a mockery of all this”
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s ongoing USADA saga. ‘The Diamond’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 291 over the weekend. In the headliner, Dustin Poirier faced Justin Gaethje in a high-profile rematch. Five years prior, ‘The Highlight’ suffered a fourth-round knockout loss in his home state of Arizona to the future interim champion.
Rose Namajunas contemplated retirement after loss to Carla Esparza: "Don't really want to hurt anybody"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2023
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas nearly retired last year. ‘Thug Rose’ has been out of action since her rematch with Carla Esparza last May at UFC 274. The bout took place eight years after their previous contest at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 20. That night in 2014, ‘Cookie Monster’ dominated Rose Namajunas, winning vacant strawweight gold by submission.