MMA News
Former UFC fighter Aaron Brink, the father of the Colorado Spring Club Q shooter, speaks out: “We’re Mormons, we don’t do gay”
Harry Kettle - November 23, 2022
Former UFC fighter Aaron Brink has spoken out regarding his son’s involvement in the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting. Over the weekend, 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich reportedly opened fire at Club Q in Colorado Springs. The LGBTQ nightclub was holding a dance party on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Anthony Smith explains why Conor McGregor pulling out of the USADA testing pool “bothers the f**k” out of him: “There's only one reason you would do that”
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
Anthony Smith doesn’t like how Conor McGregor pulled out of the USADA testing pool. After McGregor broke his leg in his UFC 264 fight against Dustin Poirier and began his rehab, it was revealed he wasn’t getting tested by USADA. After people began asking questions, it was revealed the Irishman withdrew from the testing pool.
Brendan Schaub disagrees with Joe Rogan labeling Alex Pereira’s extreme weight cutting as "sanctioned cheating"
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
BBrendan Schaub doesn’t agree with Joe Rogan over Alex Pereira and him cutting down to middleweight. At UFC 281, Pereira became the new middleweight champion as he scored a fifth-round TKO over Israel Adesanya. Although he was losing the fight until he stoppage, during the fight, it was clear the Brazilian was much bigger than Adesanya.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett and AEW champion MJF get in heated social media exchange: “You're dollar store Conor McGregor talking, Will from strangers things looking ass”
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has gotten into a heated online exchange with AEW champion MJF. On Saturday, Maxwell Jacob Friedman – more known as MJF – became the new AEW champ and now has Pimblett in his crosshairs. The two had a heated exchange on Instagram on Tuesday which surprised many as the beef came out of nowhere. In the exchange, MJF teased that he will show up at UFC 282 where Pimblett is set to fight Jared Gordon.
Brendan Loughnane makes it clear Bubba Jenkins won't "stand" with him, confident he'll become the PFL featherweight champion: "I'm a better mixed martial artist"
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
Brendan Loughnane is ready to finally say he’s a world champion. Loughnane is set to face Bubba Jenkins for the PFL’s featherweight title in the championship event at the Hulu Theater in New York on Friday. Loughnane defeated Chris Wade to get to the finals, while Jenkins beat Ryoji Kudo by submission.
Derek Brunson injured, Jack Hermansson now meets Roman Dolidze at UFC Orlando
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
UFC Orlando has gotten a major change as Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson is no longer happening. Brunson and Hermansson were set to fight in the co-main event of the card which was also set to serve as a pivotal middleweight bout. Yet, on Tuesday, ESPN reported that Brunson suffered an undisclosed injury that forced him to withdraw, but Roman Dolidze has agreed to step up on short notice to face Hermansson at UFC Orlando on December 3.
Brandon Royval announces he's out of UFC Vegas 66 fight against Amir Albazi, still vows to be flyweight champ in 2023
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
Brandon Royval will not be fighting at UFC Vegas 66 on December 17. Royval was set to return to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 66 against Amir Albazi in a pivotal flyweight fight. Unfortnately, the American took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal he is out of his scrap due to an injury. Yet, even with that, Royval is confident he will become the flyweight champ in 2023.
Gilbert Burns to face Neil Magny at UFC 283 in Brazil after Jorge Masvidal allegedly turned him down
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
Gilbert Burns will be getting the chance to fight in Brazil. When the UFC announced they would be returning to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Burns immediately called to be on the card. He has since called out Jorge Masvidal for the event and revealed that ‘Gamebred’ turned him down multiple times.
Olivier Aubin-Mercier says PFL lightweight title fight against Stevie Ray may be his retirement bout: "I don't know if I have one more year in me"
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
Olivier Aubin-Mercier could be fighting for the final time on Friday. Aubin-Mercier is set to face Stevie Ray for the PFL lightweight title in the championship event from the Hulu Theater in New York City. To get to the final, the Canadian beat Natan Schulte and Alex Martinez in the regular season. In the semifinals, he defeated Martinez again to set up the showdown with Ray.
Taila Santos bashes Valentina Shevchenko for supposedly turning down a rematch: "I showed she was no big deal"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Talia Santos isn’t happy with Valentina Shevchenko turning down a rematch. At UFC 275 in June, the two-faced off in the co-main event. The Brazilian headed into the fight as a massive underdog, and it was understandable. Prior to the event, Shevchenko had lost just two rounds total during her time at 125 pounds.
Brendan Schaub hoping the UFC books Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev next: "Khamzat would be a handful for him"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2022
Fighter-turned-podcaster Brendan Schaub knows who he wants to see Alex Pereira fight next. ‘Poaton’ is fresh off his return at UFC 281 earlier this month in New York. Standing opposite the Brazilian was the-then middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. The two men previously clashed twice in kickboxing, with Pereira winning on both occasions.
Bellator women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg added to the undercard of Terence Crawford vs. David Avanesyan
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2022
Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will make her return to the boxing ring next month. The Brazilian has been out of the cage since her rematch with Arlene Blencowe in April. In the main event of Bellator 279, ‘Angerfist’ put forth a great fight, and showed a lot of heart. However, Cyborg retained her title after five hard-fought rounds.
Judge allows Cain Velasquez to participate in upcoming Lucha Libre wrestling event in Arizona, can take GPS tracker off
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
Cain Velasquez will be able to wrestle professionally in Arizona next month. Velasquez was officially released from bail on November 8 after spending months in jail following his attempted murder charge among others. His bail was set at $1 million and would have to wear GPS tracking. He must also comply with a protective order 300 yards away from the victims in the case and had trave restrictions.
UFC eye potential bout between Jon Jones and Curtis Blaydes if Francis Ngannou fails to resign
Lewis Simpson - November 22, 2022
The UFC is looking into a potential bout between Jon Jones and Curtis Blaydes if Francis Ngannou fails to resign with the company. Questions about when Jones would make his highly anticipated heavyweight debut have been asked. After numerous rumoured dates and opponents being thrown in the hat, the UFC have finally pencilled in a date, an opponent, and even a backup fighter.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 102 with Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Brendan Loughnane, Stevie Ray, and Larissa Pacheco
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2022
In the 102nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of the 2022 PFL Championship on Friday. We’re first joined by Oliveir-Aubin Mercier (1:57) ahead of his lightweight title fight. Next, PFL featherweight Brendan Loughnane (16:32) comes on. PFL lightweight Stevie Ray (27:07) then joins the show. PFL women’s lightweight Larissa Pacheco (41:22) closes out the program.
Paddy Pimblett reveals the secret to his extreme weight cutting and shares bold prediction for his upcoming fight at UFC 282: “Jared Gordon’s getting finished in the first”
Harry Kettle - November 22, 2022
Paddy Pimblett has revealed the secret behind his extreme weight cutting as he prepares to battle Jared Gordon. With a 3-0 record since entering the UFC, Paddy Pimblett is understandably on top of the world. He’s looked sharp in every performance, he continues to improve, and he has his sights set on the big time.
Weili Zhang was surprised that fight fans booed “poor” Carla Esparza at UFC 281 in New York: “I don’t know why. Maybe more fans like my fight style”
Harry Kettle - November 22, 2022
Weili Zhang has admitted that she was surprised to hear fans booing Carla Esparza during their showdown at UFC 281. Earlier this month at UFC 281, Weili Zhang regained the UFC strawweight championship. After a competitive first round, the Chinese sensation submitted Carla Esparza to become a two-time champ.
ONE Championship's Chatri Sityodtong hits out at Bellator: “Our champions would steamroll Bellator guys”
Harry Kettle - November 22, 2022
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong has taken a shot at Bellator by comparing their respective success. In recent years, ONE Championship and Bellator have widely been viewed as two of the biggest promotions in MMA. Of course, the UFC leads the way by quite some distance, but Bellator and ONE certainly have great products in their own right.