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Michael Chandler knows a potential fight against Conor McGregor wouldn't last long: "Can you imagine the first round?"
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2023
Michael Chandler knows a fight against Conor McGregor would be exciting, but he doesn’t think it would last long. Chandler has called out McGregor ever since he got to the UFC and Dana White has come out and said it is a fight he wants to make. Although it hasn’t happened yet, Chandler believes the timing makes sense now for the two to coach The Ultimate Fighter and then fight afterward.
Former UFC champion Charles Oliveira shows off his new back piece tattoo (Photo)
Susan Cox - January 31, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is showing off his new back piece tattoo. Oliveira (33-9 MMA) last fought in October of last year at UFC 280 where he was defeated by Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) in a bout for the promotion’s lightweight championship. Prior to that setback, Oliveira had strung together 11 wins in a row.
Jamahal Hill eyeing future superfight with Jon Jones at heavyweight: "It's never stopped crossing my mind"
Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2023
UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill is eyeing a future superfight with Jon Jones. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off his showdown with Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 earlier this month. Despite heading into the Brazilian’s home country, Hill dominated in his first title shot. He wound up claiming the vacant 205-pound gold by a lopsided unanimous decision.
Michael Chandler downplays Arman Tsarukyan's recent callout: "I haven’t even seen him fight"
Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler isn’t very interested in facing Arman Tsarukyan next. ‘Iron’ has been out of action since his clash with Dustin Poirier at UFC 281 last November. In that outing in New York City, the two lightweights put on a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender. In round three, ‘The Diamond’ wrapped up a rear-naked choke to earn the submission win.
Jorge Masvidal reveals why he believes 'Conor McGregor doesn't want to fight' him
Andrew Whitelaw - January 31, 2023
Jorge Masvidal is set to return to action against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. ‘Gamebred’ was last seen losing a unanimous decision to Colby Covington at UFC 272 in April 2021. Since then, the BMF title holder has endured a legal battle with former friend ‘Chaos’ and split from long-time representatives, First Round Management.
Leon Edwards expects Kamaru Usman to try and make it a "snoozefest" at UFC 286: "This motherf****r ain't even that good"
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2023
Leon Edwards thinks Kamaru Usman won’t stand with him at UFC 286. Edwards became the UFC’s welterweight champion with a fifth-round head kick KO over Usman back in August at UFC 278. Usman was on his way to winning until Edwards landed the kick with a minute left in the fight, and now, ahead of the trilogy at UFC 286, the Brit expects Usman to wrestle early and often, yet he is still confident he will win the fight by stoppage again.
UFC star claims Conor McGregor turned down huge super-fight ahead of MMA return
Lewis Simpson - January 31, 2023
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal claims that Conor McGregor has “shot down” a huge super-fight with him ahead of the Irishman’s return to MMA. McGregor has been sidelined for nearly two years after suffering a nasty ankle injury in his second loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.
Ilia Topuria shares bold predictions for possible fights with Max Holloway and Conor McGregor: “I’d finish him in the first round and it would be a beating”
Susan Cox - January 31, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria is sharing bold predictions for possible fights with Max Holloway and Conor McGregor. The undefeated Ilia ‘El Matador’ Topuria (13-0 MMA) last fought and finished Bryce Mitchell (15-1 MMA) with a dominant second round submission in December of last year.
Daniel Cormier questions the timing of recent Pereira vs Adesanya booking for UFC 287: “It just didn’t feel like this was in the works before”
Susan Cox - January 31, 2023
Daniel Cormier is questioning the timing of the recent Pereira vs Adesanya booking for UFC 287. UFC 287 takes place on Saturday, April 8th at a time and location yet to be announced. Headlining the event will be a UFC middleweight championship rematch between current champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA) and former champion Israel Adesanya (23-2 MMA).
Jake Paul reacts to Dana White slapping his wife on NYE: “What he did speaks for itself and I’ve always said I don’t think he’s a good person”
Susan Cox - January 31, 2023
Jake Paul is reacting to Dana White slapping his wife on New Years Eve. It’s the story that keeping on going…..
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 108 with Johnny Eblen, Devin Clark, Kyle Nelson, Max Rohskopf, and Adam Fugitt
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2023
The 108th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of Bellator 290 and UFC Vegas 68. We’re first joined by Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen (2:05). Next, we’re joined by UFC light heavyweight Devin Clark (13:29). UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (29:21) then joins the show. Bellator featherweight Max Rohskopf (44:48) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Adam Fugitt (58:05).
WWE legend Kurt Angle announces he will be a judge on PFL’s Challenger Series: “Oh it’s true, it’s damn true”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2023
WWE legend Kurt Angle has revealed that he will serve as a guest judge on PFL’s Challenger Series. For so many years now, Kurt Angle has been heralded as a legend in professional wrestling. Rightly so, too, given what he’s accomplished as a multi-time world champion in both WWE and TNA.
Jorge Masvidal discusses his split with First Round Management: “Right now we’re going through some turmoil”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2023
UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal has confirmed the news that he has split from First Round Management. After a year away from the Octagon, Jorge Masvidal will return at UFC 287 to battle Gilbert Burns. At the age of 38, many see this as his last opportunity to make a run for the top of the division.
Paulo Costa reacts after being called out by Sean Strickland: “He's kind of living on a permanent concussion”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2023
Paulo Costa has reacted to a recent call-out from Sean Strickland as the middleweights continue to trade verbal blows. The eccentric personality of Paulo Costa has been there for all to see in recent years. In many ways, he’s been one of the most entertaining fighters in and outside of the cage for the UFC.
Diego Sanchez "would love to" have retirement fight in the UFC: "I'm going to hit up Dana"
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2023
Diego Sanchez is open to fighting one last time in the UFC. Sanchez was supposed to have his UFC retirement fight back in May of 2021 against Donald Cerrone, yet Sanchez was released from the UFC due to his relationship with former champion, Joshua Fabia. The exit was not a good one, but Sanchez left Fabia and is now set for his BKFC debut at KnuckleMania 3 on February 17.
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen targeted to headline Fight Night card in April
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2023
A featherweight banger is set to headline a UFC Fight Night card as Max Holloway is set to face Arnold Allen. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Holloway and Allen have verbally agreed to headline the April 15 card. As of right now, contracts have not been issued or signed. The location of the event is also not announced.
Laura Sanko to make history at UFC Vegas 68 as first female color commentator in the Zuffa era
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2023
Laura Sanko will be making history this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 68. Derrick Lewis and Sergey Spivak are currently slated to headline the event at the UFC Apex this weekend. Other key matchups on the card include heavyweight contenders Marcin Tybura and Blagoy Ivanov colliding, as well as the return of Doo Ho Choi against Kyle Nelson.
Leon Edwards believes Jorge Masvidal matchup will be made if 'Gamebred' defeats Gilbert Burns: "Let's settle it once and for all"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards believes he could be facing Jorge Masvidal later this year. ‘Rocky’ has been out of action since his clash with Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 last August. The bout was a rematch of their prior encounter in December 2015, where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.