MMA News
Chael Sonnen pleads with Jon Jones to fight Sergei Pavlovich before retirement: "If he does that it's going to be something special"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes that if Jon Jones fights Sergei Pavlovich, that would be deserving of a lot of praise. ‘Bones’ made his return to the octagon last month in the main event of UFC 285. There, Jones made his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane, in his first bout in over three years. There, the former light-heavyweight champion made quick work of ‘Bon Gamin’ submitting him in round one.
Kelvin Gastelum to work with Dana White's nutritionist and make a return to welterweight
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
Kelvin Gastelum will be returning to his old stomping grounds. Gastelum did an interview with ESPN Deportes and revealed he has told the UFC he is planning on dropping back down to welterweight. The plan is to have his return fight in September, and the UFC was on board with the plan. Along with that, Gastelum will be working with Dana White’s nutritionist, he revealed.
Conor McGregor shares sneak peak of new “McGregor Forever” documentary which drops on Netflix on May 17
Susan Cox - April 25, 2023
Conor McGregor is sharing a sneak peak of the new ‘McGregor Forever’ documentary which drops on Netflix on May 17th, 2023. McGregor has produced documentaries before, in 2015 he released ‘Notorious’, a short film. In 2017, the movie came out ‘Conor McGregor: Notorious’, a full 90 minute depiction covering his career up to his victory over Eddie Alvarez (30-8 MMA), which earned him his lightweight title.
Mike Perry weighs in on Nate Diaz choking Logan Paul lookalike unconscious: "We get mad at anybody who thinks they can beef with us in a one-on-one matchup"
Lewis Simpson - April 25, 2023
Mike Perry has weighed in on the viral clip of Nate Diaz choking a Logan Paul lookalike unconscious after a brawl unfolding on New Orleans’s streets. Known for his success inside the octagon, Diaz has also made a habit of getting involved in physical confrontations outside the cage.
Josh Thomson reveals he is willing to rematch Nate Diaz in Bare Knuckle FC: “I’m down”
Susan Cox - April 25, 2023
Josh Thomson has revealed that he is willing to rematch Nate Diaz in Bare Knuckle FC. It was back in April of 2013 where Josh Thomson (22-9 MMA) met up with and defeated Nate Diaz (22-13 MMA) by knockout at 3:44 of round 2.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 120 with Luke Rockhold, Julian Erosa, Cody Brundage, Journey Newson, and Natan Levy
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
The 120th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72. We’re first joined by former UFC middleweight champion and current BKFC fighter Luke Rockhold (2:13). Next, UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (15:28) comes on. UFC middleweight Cody Brundage (33:07) comes on. UFC bantamweight Journey Newson (49:22) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Natan Levy (59:51).
Gilbert Burns promises to finish Belal Muhammad in UFC 288 co-main event: “There is no way he’s going 25 minutes with me”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2023
Gilbert Burns believes he will be able to finish Belal Muhammad when they meet in the co-main event of UFC 288 next weekend. At UFC 288, the co-main event will see Gilbert Burns battle Belal Muhammad in a huge welterweight title eliminator. The belief, for many, is that the victor will go on to challenge for the championship later this year.
Paul Felder issues apology after Bobby Green accuses him of “bulls**t commentary” at UFC Vegas 71: “I understand the criticism. I got emotional”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2023
UFC commentator Paul Felder has issued an apology after being threatened by Bobby Green for what went down at UFC Vegas 71 last weekend. On Saturday night, Bobby Green battled it out with Jared Gordon. While Green was originally awarded a TKO finish, it was later turned into a no contest due to an accidental headbutt on Gordon. In the aftermath, Bobby was infuriated with the decision – and he was also pretty upset by Paul Felder’s commentary.
What's next for Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes after UFC Vegas 71?
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 71, a battle of top-five heavyweights went down as Sergei Pavlovich took on Curtis Blaydes. Pavlovich was riding a five-fight win streak and was coming off a 54-second TKO win over Tai Tuivasa. Prior to that, he picked up a 55-second TKO win over Derrick Lewis and also knocked out Shamil Abdurakhimov in the first round. Blaydes, meanwhile, was on a three-fight win streak as he had previously beat Tom Aspinall after the Brit tore his knee just seconds into the fight.
Coroner reveals UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar died of accidental fentanyl overdose
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2023
The cause of death for UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar has been released. According to the Clark County (Nev.) coroner’s office, they ruled Bonnar’s death accidental from “Fentanyl, Parafluorofentanyl and Mitragynine intoxication” in an email sent to MMA Fighting after a public records request following his death back in December.
Max Holloway willing to move to welterweight for rematch with Conor McGregor: "We can do UFC 1 rules and just show up"
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2023
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is still hoping for a second meeting with Conor McGregor. ‘Blessed’ returned to the octagon earlier this month in the main event of UFC Kansas City. There, Holloway faced the fastly-rising Arnold Allen, who entered the contest on a 12-fight winning streak. However, the winning streak would end there, as the Hawaiian won by unanimous decision after five hard-fought rounds.
Nate Diaz charged with second-degree battery, New Orleans Police issue arrest warrant
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz has been charged with second-degree battery stemming from a brawl over the weekend. The Stockton native has been out of action since a submission win over Tony Ferguson in September. That fight was the last of Diaz’s contract with the UFC, and he quickly teased that he would head to the boxing ring next. In October, the fan-favorite attended Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva and nearly got into a brawl with the YouTuber’s team.
Michael Bisping reflects on knockout loss to "piece of s*it" Vitor Belfort: "The biggest known drug cheat in the history of the sport"
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping still isn’t fond of Vitor Belfort. ‘The Count’ and ‘The Phenom’ headlined a UFC Fight Night in January 2013 in Brazil. In that outing, Belfort scored a second-round highlight-reel knockout win. The win was one of three consecutive finishes for the former champion, as it helped him earn a title shot in May 2015 against Chris Weidman.
Jake Paul blasts Conor McGregor for picking Nate Diaz to defeat him in August boxing match: "Just drink the rest of your life away"
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2023
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has again blasted former UFC champion, Conor McGregor. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since February, when he faced Tommy Fury. The bout was the biggest test of the YouTuber’s career thus far, and he came up just short. While Paul was able to score an eighth-round knockdown, it wasn’t enough to put away ‘TNT’, as the British prospect later won by split decision.
Paddy Pimblett snubs idea of rekindling friendship with Ariel Helwani: "He tried to ruin my career"
Lewis Simpson - April 24, 2023
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett snubbed the idea of rekindling a relationship with mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani, stating the Canadian “tried to ruin” his career prior to his UFC 282 fight with Jared Gordon. Before his UFC 282 clash with Gordon back in December last year, Pimblett’s stock was rising significantly. The lively Scouser joined the UFC in 2021 and quickly became a mainstream name, finishing his first three opponents under the UFC’s lights.
Colby Covington claims Jorge Masvidal's "fake retirement" was to take time off to use steroids: "He’ll get out of the USADA pool, probably go do some steroids, and come back"
Lewis Simpson - April 24, 2023
Colby Covington isn’t convinced Jorge Masvidal is hanging up the gloves for good. After losing his fourth consecutive fight at the hands of Gilbert Burns earlier this month at UFC 287, Masvidal announced his retirement in front of a sold-out home crowd in Miami.
MMA legend Mark Coleman says he has agreed to square off with Tim Sylvia in SlapFIGHT Championship
Susan Cox - April 24, 2023
MMA legend Mark Coleman says he has agreed to square off with Tim Sylvia in SlapFIGHT Championship. Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia (31-10 MMA) won his Slap Fighting debut via way of a knockout this past Saturday night in Oklahoma City (see that here).
Robert Whittaker shares his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s “petty” decision to taunt Alex Pereira’s son at UFC 287: “Dude, you can’t hold a grudge on 5-year-olds”
Susan Cox - April 24, 2023
Robert Whittaker is sharing his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s ‘petty’ decision to taunt Alex Pereira’s son at UFC 287. UFC 287 took place on Saturday, April 8th and saw Adesanya (24-2 MMA) defeat Pereira (7-2 MMA) via a brutal KO/TKO at 4:21 of round 2 to claim the middleweight title.