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Sean O’Malley shares his thoughts on Raul Rosas Jr.’s first career loss at UFC 287
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Sean O’Malley is sharing his thoughts on Raul Rosas Jr.’s first career loss at UFC 287. UFC 287 took place last Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Alex Pereira responds to footage Israel Adesanya taunting his son at UFC 287
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Alex Pereira is responding to the footage of Israel Adesanya taunting his son at UFC 287. It was just this past Saturday, April 8th at UFC 287 where Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) defeated Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) via KO at 4:21 of round 2, and in the process re-claimed the middleweight championship title.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 118 with Billy Quarantillo, Brandon Royval, Chris Gutierrez, Zak Cummings, and Gillian Robertson
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2023
The 118th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Kansas City. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Billy Quarantillo (2:41). Next, fourth-ranked UFC flyweight Brandon Royval (20:06) comes on. 13th-ranked UFC bantamweight Chris Gutierrez (42:33) joins the show. Next, UFC light heavyweight Zak Cummings (53:21) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC strawweight Gillian Robertson (1:19:07).
Conor McGregor teases fans that he’s back in the pool: “Stay ready for the date”
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor has teased fans that he’s back in the ‘pool’, perhaps referencing the USADA testing pool. MMA fans around the world are anticipating the return of Conor McGregor. While a date and venue have yet to be confirmed, the expectation is that he will compete against Michael Chandler in his comeback fight later this year.
Khamzat Chimaev squashes beef with Shavkat Rakhmonov following recent social media spat
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has seemingly squashed any potential beef with fellow fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov. Over the course of the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding Khamzat Chimaev and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Both men are undefeated, and both men have looked incredibly dominant during their time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Colby Covington reveals the UFC has promised him that Leon Edwards will face consequences if he refuses fight
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
Colby Covington has claimed that the UFC will strip Leon Edwards of the UFC welterweight championship if he refuses to fight him. Following UFC 286, UFC president Dana White made it known that Colby Covington is set to be the next challenger for Leon Edwards’ UFC title. The news came despite the fact that ‘Chaos’ hasn’t fought in over a year since he defeated Jorge Masvidal. Edwards, meanwhile, is coming off the back of consecutive victories over Kamaru Usman.
Belal Muhammad hopes to face Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland at 185lbs if he doesn't get what he wants at welterweight
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Belal Muhammad is thinking about moving up to middleweight. Muhammad is currently ranked fourth at welterweight but will not be getting the next title shot, as that will go to Colby Covington. Although he has talked about potentially fighting Kamaru Usman next, if that doesn’t happen, he is pondering a move to 185lbs to face either Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland.
What's next for the stars of UFC 287?
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
The UFC finally returned to Miami, Florida on Saturday for UFC 287 which saw the middleweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya were having their rematch in MMA while fighting for the fourth time in combat sports. The two fought back in November at UFC 281 with Pereira scoring a fifth-round comeback TKO win to become the new champ. It was also the third time he beat Adesanya in combat sports. The co-main event of UFC 287 saw Gilbert Burns take on Jorge Masvidal.
Chael Sonnen praises Israel Adesanya taunting Alex Pereira's son after UFC 287 knockout: "It was absolutely incredible"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen appreciates a good heel turn. Israel Adesanya returned to the octagon over the weekend for his rematch with Alex Pereira. In their previous outing last November at UFC 281, ‘The Last Stylebender’ lost his middleweight title by fifth-round knockout. Furthermore, the Brazilian had defeated Adesanya in two prior kickboxing bouts as well.
Jorge Masvidal admits UFC 287 retirement announcement was a mix of emotions: "I still love this sport"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is admittedly feeling a bit mixed about retirement. ‘Gamebred’ ended a yearlong hiatus over the weekend, returning at UFC 287 against Gilbert Burns. The former title challenger entered the matchup on a three-fight losing streak, having suffered defeats to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. Prior to his return, Masvidal admitted that a loss to ‘Durinho’ would likely end his MMA career.
VIDEO | Former President Donald Trump appears to have lost a bet to Kid Rock on the UFC 287 main event
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former United States President Donald Trump seemingly got in on the action at UFC 287. The card went down over the weekend in Miami, Florida, with Israel Adesanya’s rematch against Alex Pereira in the main event. ‘Poatan’ famously won their first two outings in the kickboxing ring years ago. Last November, the Brazilian defeated ‘The Last Stylebender’ by knockout to claim UFC middleweight gold.
Jorge Masvidal responds to Gilbert Burns' allegations that he was greasing at UFC 287: "Maybe he should blame his technique"
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Jorge Masvidal says he wasn’t greased up at UFC 287 and would never cheat despite what Gilbert Burns said. In the co-main event of the pay-per-view card, Masvidal was looking to snap his three-fight losing skid as he took on Burns in a crucial fight. In the end, it was Burns who won a clear-cut decision but what made storylines was after the fight was the Brazilian accusing Masvidal of greasing.
Dricus Du Plessis claps back at newly minted UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: "So you won’t say my name, that’s smart
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Israel Adesanya. After Adesanya became the middleweight champion at UFC 287 for the second time, he took aim at Du Plessis during the post-fight press conference. Du Plessis had of course previously questioned Izzy’s claim of being a real African fighter which Adesanya wasn’t a fan of.
Colby Covington gives his “honest take” on Jorge Masvidal’s UFC retirement
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
Colby Covington is giving his ‘honest take’ on Jorge Masvidal’s UFC retirement. UFC 287 took place this past Saturday, April 8th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Dustin Poirier provides update on his next UFC appearance: “It's looking like the Gaethje fight”
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
Dustin Poirier is providing an update on his next UFC appearance. ‘The Diamond’ (29-7 MMA) has 4 wins in his last 5 fights. Poirier’s most recent victory came against Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in November of 2022 at UFC 281.
Colby Covington takes aim at “mumble mouth” Leon Edwards: “I recall the British not wanting to give Americans our freedom either”
Susan Cox - April 10, 2023
Colby Covington is taking aim at ‘mumble mouth’ Leon Edwards. ‘Chaos’ is putting Leon Edwards on notice that he is getting the next welterweight title shot whether ‘Rocky’ likes it or not.
Conor McGregor responds after Michael Chandler threatens to beat him “within an inch of his career”
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
Conor McGregor has laughed off a recent threat from Michael Chandler ahead of their proposed fight later this year. While a date has yet to be confirmed, the expectation is that Conor McGregor will return to take on Michael Chandler in late 2023. In doing so, he’ll appear inside the Octagon for the first time in over two years.
Daniel Cormier shares the one lesson he believes Alex Pereira will take away from his title loss at UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2023
MMA analyst Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on what Alex Pereira can learn from his knockout loss to Israel Adesanya. Last weekend at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya reclaimed his middleweight crown. He did so by knocking out bitter rival Alex Pereira in their Miami main event.