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UFC Kansas City: ‘Holloway vs. Allen’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2023
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Kansas City this weekend with a blockbuster main event between Max Holloway and Arnold Allen. Event: UFC on ESPN 44: Holloway vs Allen Date: Saturday, 15th April 2022 Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri Broadcast: ESPN+ – 5.30pm/8.30pm EST
Alex Pereira reveals how he stopped his son from mocking Israel Adesanya a second time following UFC 281 knockout
Andrew Whitelaw - April 11, 2023
The goading between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s 12-year-old son has been a fascinating subplot in the historic rivalry between ‘Poatan’ and ‘The Last Stylebender.’ In the wake of his incredible finish against the Brazilian at UFC 287, Adesanya wasted no time in pointing to Alex Pereira’s son, and mimicking his Father falling to the canvas. The move was payback for 2017 when the youngster had done the same to the Kiwi-Nigerian after has Dad had sparked him out in Glory.
Former two-time Glory Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe refutes rumors he has signed with UFC
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Former two-time GLORY Kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe is refuting a report from ‘Spinnin Backfist’ that he has signed with UFC. ‘Spinnin Backfist’ took to ‘Twitter’ with a picture of Doumbe and the following notice:
Anatoly Malykhin's coach hints at Francis Ngannou clash in ONE Championship
Andrew Whitelaw - April 11, 2023
Is Francis Ngannou heading to ONE Championship? The former UFC Heavyweight champion is currently a free agent having departed the Las Vegas-based promotion after failing to agree new terms with Dana White.
The UFC parts ways with four more fighters
Jeffrey Walter - April 11, 2023
The UFC has parted ways with another four fighters according to recent reports from @UFCRosterWatch on ‘Twitter’. It should also be noted that it has not been confirmed if all of these moves were outright releases or simply contracts which were not renewed. In one case, the fighter was removed due to retirement.
Brandon Royval expects to "drown" Matheus Nicolau at UFC Kansas City, hopes to serve as backup for flyweight title fight
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2023
Brandon Royval was confident he would be fighting Matheus Nicolau next. After Royval was cleared from his hand injury, he called out both Nicolau and Kai Kara-France as he wanted a top-five opponent. But, once Kara-France told him he was still injured, he turned all of his focus to Nicolau.
Anthony Smith admits he doesn't "give a s*it" about losing UFC Charlotte main event against Johnny Walker: "I'm good!"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith is okay with losing his headlining position. ‘Lionheart’ has been out of the cage since his clash with Magomed Ankalaev last July. In that outing at UFC 277, the Russian won by second-round TKO after Smith suffered an injury. As a result, the latter’s three-fight winning streak was snapped.
Jorge Masvidal reveals the biggest regrets of his MMA career
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is walking away with a few regrets. ‘Gamebred’ ended a yearlong hiatus at UFC 287 over the weekend. In the co-main event, the former title challenger faced Gilbert Burns, who had long called to face Masvidal. Ahead of his return, the Miami native admitted that a potential loss to ‘Durinho’ could be his last.
Amanda Nunes wasn't expecting trilogy fight with Julianna Pena but is prepared for domination: "Ready for everything"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes is ready for her return. ‘The Lioness’ has been out of the cage since her rematch with Julianna Pena last July at UFC 277. In their first outing in December 2021, ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ shocked the world. In the second round, Pena took down the champion and scored a submission victory to win the gold.
Gilbert Burns issues apology to Jorge Masvidal following recent accusations: “I think I made a mistake”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Gilbert Burns has issued an apology to Jorge Masvidal following recent accusations. It was just last Saturday, April 8th at UFC 287 that Gilbert Burns (22-5 MMA) defeated Jorge Masvidal (35-17 MMA) in a welterweight battle via unanimous decision.
Kevin Holland claims he could smell weed while in the Octagon at UFC 287, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier respond
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Kevin Holland claims he could smell weed while in the Octagon at UFC 287. Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik have responded to those claims. It was at UFC 287 this past weekend that Kevin Holland (24-9 MMA) got back in the win column with a brutal third round stoppage victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-7 MMA).
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.
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.
Sean Strickland shares some advice for Raul Rosas Jr. following the 18-year-old’s first career defeat at UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
UFC fighter Sean Strickland has shared some advice for teenager Raul Rosas Jr. following his loss at UFC 287. Last Saturday night at UFC 287, Raul Rosas Jr. fell to the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. He was beaten by Christian Rodriguez who managed to outwork him after Rosas Jr. failed to secure a submission in the first round.
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.
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.