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Jake Paul says Nate Diaz is a "do-or-die" fight for his boxing career: "I have to leave it all on the line"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
Jake Paul says his fight against Nate Diaz is do-or-die for his boxing career. Ever since Paul became a pro boxer, many have been critical of him and assumed that his career as a prize fighter wouldn’t last long. After suffering his first career loss at the hands of Tommy Fury, many wondered if ‘The Problem’ child would continue competing in the squared circle. However, those doubts were recently answered when it was announced that Paul will box Diaz on August 5 in Dallas, Texas.
Belal Muhammad reveals ankle injury heading into UFC 288 win over Gilbert Burns: "I had to push through it"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad had to fight through an injury on Saturday night. ‘Remember the Name’ made his return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 288 over the weekend. There, Muhammad faced former welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns. ‘Durinho’ entered the contest off lopsided victories over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny in the first half of 2023.
Stephen Thompson discusses training sessions with Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter: "He's 100% in"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson has shed light on Conor McGregor’s return. ‘The Notorious’ is currently preparing for a return to the cage later this year against Michael Chandler. The bout will be McGregor’s first since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their July 2021 trilogy bout. Ahead of his return, the former featherweight and lightweight champion helped coach The Ultimate Fighter.
WATCH | Nate Diaz slams "stupid a*s" media member who asked to box Nick Diaz on undercard of Jake Paul fight
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2023
At the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, a media member made an unwise challenge to Nick Diaz. The two stars are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view clash in August. The bout will be the former UFC star’s first boxing match ever, and his first combat sports appearance since his exit from the company last September. Diaz famously submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279 last year, the last bout on his contract.
WATCH | Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have first faceoff full of hand fighting ahead of boxing match
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz had their first faceoff ahead of their August 5 boxing match. Paul and Diaz are set to headline a DAZN pay-per-view in Dallas, Texas in a highly-anticipated match. The fight serves as Paul’s first since losing to Tommy Fury earlier this year, while for Diaz it’s his first appearance since he fought out his UFC deal last September.
Paul Craig interested in potential fight with Alex Pereira: "I don’t rate his Jiu-Jitsu"
Lewis Simpson - May 9, 2023
Scotland’s Paul Craig has expressed an interest in fighting former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira. The 35-year-old believes it’s a favourable matchup for him given Pereira’s underdeveloped ground game. Despite the offer from Craig, it’s unclear what division the fight would take place in, with the Airdrie native announcing he would attempt to make middleweight for his next bout following a successful test-cut earlier this month.
Nate Diaz claims he's "the best fighter to ever fight in the UFC"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
Nate Diaz is full of confidence heading into his first professional boxing match. Diaz is set to headline a boxing pay-per-view against Jake Paul on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. It is Diaz’s first fight since his UFC exit and although he never won a title in the promotion, the Stockton native claims he is the best fighter to ever fight in the Las Vegas-based promotion.
Four PFL fighters have tested positive for banned substances including Thiago Santos
Susan Cox - May 9, 2023
Four PFL fighters have tested positive for banned substances, including Thiago Santos. The Professional Fighters League have multiple fighters who have been flagged for submitting samples which were deemed positive for banned substances.
Sean O’Malley says Paddy Pimblett’s eating habits and recent injury are a recipe for depression: “It’s a bad recipe”
Susan Cox - May 9, 2023
UFC star Sean O’Malley believes Paddy Pimblett’s eating habits and recent injury are a recipe for depression. Paddy Pimblett (20-3 MMA) last fought in December of last year at UFC 282 where he defeated Jared Gordon (19-6 MMA) via unanimous decision in a lightweight bout.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 122 with Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Matt Brown, Alex Morono, Cody Stamann, Gabe Green, and Bryan Battle
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
The 122nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Charlotte on Saturday. We’re first joined by ninth-ranked UFC heavyweight and one-half of the main event Jairzinho Rozenstruik (2:45). UFC welterweight Matt Brown (15:14) then comes on. UFC welterweight Alex Morono (29:16) then comes on. Next, UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann (46:46) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC welterweights Gabe Green (1:04:13) and Bryan Battle (1:18:49).
Belal Muhammad responds after once again being dubbed a “racist” by Colby Covington: “Lawyers can’t help you”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2023
Belal Muhammad has responded after being called a racist by Colby Covington as their war of words really heats up. Last Saturday night at UFC 288, Belal Muhammad defeated Gilbert Burns. In doing so, he put himself in a great position to eventually challenge for the UFC welterweight championship. However, in the eyes of many, Colby Covington is still the man who will receive that next shot.
Colby Covington claims “clear scumbag” Ali Abdelaziz was the only one who profited from Gilbert Burns vs Belal Muhammad: “I just feel sorry”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2023
Colby Covington has called out Ali Abdelaziz as the only person who benefited from the match-up between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Last weekend, Belal Muhammad defeated Gilbert Burns via decision in a big welterweight title eliminator. However, many fans noted that the contest wasn’t exactly as action-packed as they would’ve hoped.
Sean O’Malley reveals he won’t be getting PPV points in upcoming UFC title fight with Aljamain Sterling: “It sucks”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2023
Sean O’Malley has revealed that he won’t receive pay-per-view points for his upcoming title showdown against Aljamain Sterling. At UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision to retain the UFC bantamweight championship. In doing so, he set up a future meeting with number one contender Sean O’Malley.
Josh Thomson explains why he was "getting a little mad at some of the commentary" during the UFC 288 main event: "That bothered me"
Christopher Taylor - May 8, 2023
Former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson was not impressed with commentary during last weekend’s UFC 288 main event. Saturday’s pay-per-view event in New Jersey was headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight featuring former title holder Henry Cejudo (16-3 MMA) challenging reigning champ Aljamain Sterling (23-3 MMA).
Conor McGregor tells Henry Cejudo to "dust if off and come back" following recent Twitter feud
Jeffrey Walter - May 8, 2023
Conor McGregor has seemingly buried the hatchet with Henry Cejudo, only a day after the two engaged in some heated exchanges on Twitter. It was just two nights ago in the main event of UFC 288 that Cejudo (16-3 MMA) fell just short in his bid to reclaim the promotion’s bantamweight championship from Aljamain Sterling.
What's next for the stars of UFC 288?
Cole Shelton - May 8, 2023
The UFC returned to Newark, New Jersey on Saturday for UFC 288 which saw the men’s bantamweight title on the line. In the main event, Aljamain Sterling was looking to defend his bantamweight title for the third consecutive time as he was taking on the former flyweight and bantamweight champion, Henry Cejudo. The co-main event was a five-round welterweight scrap between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns.
Dominick Cruz explains why Henry Cejudo winning at UFC 288 would have been “catastrophic” for the bantamweight division
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2023
Dominick Cruz was happy to see Aljamain Sterling get the nod over Henry Cejudo in last weekend’s UFC 288 main event. Cejudo (16-3 MMA) returned to the Octagon for the first time in over three years in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC 288 event in New Jersey, colliding with Aljamain Sterling (23-3 MMA) for the promotion‘s undisputed bantamweight championship.
Colby Covington slams 'Racist' Belal Muhammad after UFC 288 win: "He's going to have to fight again"
Josh Evanoff - May 8, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington doesn’t believe he’ll be seeing Belal Muhammad any time soon. ‘Remember the Name’ returned to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 288 over the weekend. There Muhammad faced the fastly-rising Gilbert Burns. ‘Durinho’ entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, notching wins over Neil Magny and Jorge Masvidal in the first half of 2023.