MMA News
Bobby Green explains why Jake Paul could “have a lot of trouble” with Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
UFC fighter Bobby Green has explained why he thinks Jake Paul could struggle in his boxing match against Nate Diaz. This Saturday night, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will collide in the boxing ring. It serves as a huge opportunity for Paul to add another big name to his record, whereas for Diaz, he’s always wanted to venture over to the squared circle. Now, he’ll get the chance to do so, against an opponent he’s been wanting to take on for many years.
Sean O’Malley reacts to Tony Ferguson suffering his sixth consecutive loss: “He's not losing to f*cking turds”
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on Tony Ferguson suffering a sixth consecutive defeat over the weekend. On Saturday night at UFC 291, Tony Ferguson was submitted in the final seconds of his fight against Bobby Green. It marks his sixth straight loss inside the Octagon, following on from a run in which he established himself as one of the best lightweights of all time. It’s been a hard transition for many of his biggest fans to accept, but such is the harsh nature of father time.
Israel Adesanya says he was wrong to question Robert Whittaker’s Kiwi heritage: “I was wrong. That’s called growth.”
Susan Cox - August 1, 2023
Israel Adesanya is saying he was wrong to question Robert Whittaker’s Kiwi heritage. ‘The Last Stylebender’ used to refer to Robert Whittaker as a ‘mozzie’, questioning the fighters heritage as a New Zealand born fighter representing Australia.
Chatri Sityodtong reveals ONE Championship hasn't talked to free agent Michael Page
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong says the promotion hasn’t reached out to Michael Page yet, and they are uncertain if they will. Michael Page recently revealed that he fought out his contract and was a free agent and was looking forward to seeing what is out there.
Justin Gaethje changes tune as he's now interested in fighting Conor McGregor: "Sign the contract"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Justin Gaethje is now interested in fighting Conor McGregor. Gaethje has spoken publicly in the past that McGregor had turned him down and it was a fight that he wanted. However, it never came to fruition and after Gaethje became the BMF champion at UFC 291, the Irishman said he would KO Gaethje with one shot. Yet, Gaethje took aim at McGregor and said he didn’t have much interest in the fight.
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.
Nate Diaz claims Justin Gaethje isn't worthy of being the BMF champion: "Don't fit the description"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Nate Diaz doesn’t think Justin Gaethje is worthy of being the BMF champion. At UFC 291, Gaethje won the vacant BMF title with a second-round head kick KO over Dustin Poirier. It was just the second time the BMF belt was up for grabs as the first time, it was Jorge Masvidal winning by TKO doctor stoppage over Nate Diaz.
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.
Two World Title bouts top ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 1, 2023
ONE Championship is gearing up to kick off the month of August with a thunderous bang. This Friday, August 4, ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime video is set to deliver an action-packed spectacle featuring not one but two intriguing World Title matchups as its marquee attractions.
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.
Miranda Maverick explains how she used Priscila Cachoeira's dirty antics as motivation in win at UFC 291: “It made me go in there that much angrier every round”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2023
Miranda Maverick has explained how she used Priscila Cachoeira’s ‘dirty’ antics as motivation during her win at UFC 291. Last Saturday night at UFC 291, Miranda Maverick got back to winning ways. She was able to submit Priscila Cachoeira via armbar in the third round of their encounter, reminding the masses why she’s such a highly-touted prospect.
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.