MMA News
Beneil Dariush decides against waiting for UFC title shot, calls for bouts with Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Rafael Fiziev, and Charles Oliveira: "I just want to fight"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is just ready to be active. The Iranian fighter is fresh off his clash with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 last month. The fight was an important one for Dariush, as he hadn’t competed since his win over Tony Ferguson last May. Despite the time away, he didn’t miss a beat.
Brendan Schaub hits back at Anthony Smith over calling fans to boycott Jake Paul's boxing matches: "That's silly"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022
Brendan Schaub disagrees with UFC contender Anthony Smith about Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ has proven to be a controversial figure in combat sports. While some, such as Mike Tyson, have praised Paul for bringing attention to boxing, not everyone agrees. In fact, most MMA fighters seem to be against the YouTuber.
Jake Paul reveals brother Logan has been privately urging him to retire: "Leave the world and the people with their jaws dropped"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed his brother wants him to retire. ‘The Problem Child’ has only been a professional boxer for less than three years. Despite that, Paul has risen to become one of the biggest names in the sport. He’s done that by picking a fight with MMA, and legends from the competing combat sport.
Kamaru Usman claims Leon Edwards "knows" that he's still the best welterweight in the UFC: "I’m still a champion in my head"
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
Kamaru Usman says he’s still the best welterweight in the UFC and he thinks Leon Edwards knows it. Usman was hailed as one of the best – and perhaps the best welterweight ever heading into his UFC 278 title defense against Edwards. Through four rounds, he was cruising to a win. Yet, Edwards landed a head kick KO in the final minute to become the new champ.
Frankie Edgar explains why he’s hanging up his gloves after UFC 281: “I hate saying it but I’ve got to say it”
Susan Cox - November 1, 2022
Frankie Edgar is explaining why he’s decided to hang up his gloves after UFC 281. UFC 281 takes place on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Sean O’Malley believes potential rematch with Chito Vera is the biggest fight in the division: “It’s bigger than me vs Aljo numbers wise”
Susan Cox - November 1, 2022
Sean O’Malley believes a potential rematch with Chito Vera is the biggest fight in the division. O’Malley (16-1 MMA), after defeating Petr Yan (16-4 MMA) at UFC 280, is now the current number 1 ranked bantamweight in the UFC.
Michael Chandler admits Islam Makhachev is “the real deal” after dominant performance against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2022
Michael Chandler has admitted that Islam Makhachev is the real deal following his win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. In the main event of last month’s Abu Dhabi PPV, Islam Makhachev finally became UFC lightweight champion. He did so by submitting Charles Oliveira in, simply put, dominant fashion.
Aljamain Sterling plans lengthy hiatus following UFC 280 title defense: “I don’t have the desire, nor the motivation to go through another training camp like that”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has revealed that he may not return to the Octagon until June 2023 after his win at UFC 280 last month. A few weeks back in the co-main event of UFC 280, Aljamain Sterling made a statement. He defeated TJ Dillashaw via ground and pound, and although he did so thanks to a shoulder injury sustained by Dillashaw, ‘Funk Master’ executed his part of the assignment perfectly.
Robert Whittaker explains why Khamzat Chimaev is a “terrible fight” for Colby Covington
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2022
Rober Whittaker has explained why he thinks Khamzat Chimaev would be a bad fight for Colby Covington. After initially teasing a permanent move up to middleweight, it appears as if Khamzat Chimaev has changed his mind. Now, ‘Borz’ has his sights set on finally claiming the UFC welterweight championship.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 99 with Grant Dawson, Chase Sherman, Mario Bautista, and Johnny Munoz Jr.
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
The 99th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 64. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight contender Grant Dawson (1:49). Next, UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman (13:07) comes on. UFC bantamweight Mario Bautista (24:47) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Johnny Munoz Jr. (34:12).
Sean Brady reveals fans threatened to "kill me and bury me in the desert" if he beat Belal Muhammad at UFC 280: "These fans, they’re scumbags"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2022
Sean Brady says he got some threatening messages in the lead-up to his UFC 280 fight against Belal Muhammad. Brady was heading into enemy territory as he took on Muhammad in Abu Dhabi and he admits he walked out into a hostile environment. Although Brady expected that to be the case, what he didn’t expect was death threats sent to him and his wife.
The UFC parts ways with eleven fighters in latest roster purge
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2022
The UFC has parted ways with eleven more 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.
Jake Paul responds to "stupid" accusations that his fight with Anderson Silva was fixed
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2022
Jake Paul is responding to accusations that his boxing match with Anderson Silva this past Saturday was a fixed fight. Paul (6-0) and Silva (3-2) collided in the square circle this past weekend. Their eight-round cruiserweight boxing match took place live from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Sean O'Malley says Petr Yan "rocked" him and it was the "hardest" he's ever been hit: "Just f*****g cracked me"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2022
Sean O’Malley says Petr Yan hit him harder than he’s ever been hit before at UFC 280. O’Malley was set for the toughest test of his career at UFC 280 as he squared off against the former champ in Yan. ‘Suga’ was a sizeable underdog heading into that fight and many were writing him off. However, he proved his doubters wrong by edging out a split decision win.
Mike Perry confirms interest in re-signing with the UFC after BKFC run: "I know the fans have been talking about it"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2022
Former UFC welterweight star Mike Perry would love a return to the promotion. ‘Platinum’ was one of the most colorful fighters on the roster during his stint from 2016 to 2021. During that time, Perry broke into the top 15 and defeated names such as Paul Felder, Jake Ellenberger, and Mickey Gall.
Georges St-Pierre says he's finally out of UFC contract, won't rule out a return to combat sports: "Never say never"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2022
Georges St-Pierre is finally a free agent and isn’t opposed to taking a fight. St-Pierre last fought in the UFC in November of 2017 when he submitted Michael Bisping to become the middleweight champ and a two-division champ. He then retired due to health issues, but during his retirement, there were talks of him returning to face Khabib Nurmagomedov, yet that never came to fruition.
Henry Cejudo shifts focus away from Aljamain Sterling to Sean O'Malley: "How about me vs. Ronald MethDonald for an interim in Australia?"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2022
Former dual-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo is willing to face Sean O’Malley instead of Aljamain Sterling. ‘Funk Master’ returned to action at UFC 280 earlier this year. In the co-main event, he scored his second title defense by defeating T.J. Dillashaw by TKO. In the opening minute, the former champion’s shoulder dislocated, leading to the stoppage.
Jake Paul believes clash with Nate Diaz would be far easier than Anderson Silva: "He's just a street fighter, boxing is a purest sport"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2022
Jake Paul’s victory over Anderson Silva could net him a boxing match with Nate Diaz, but he’s not worried. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring on Showtime pay-per-view last Saturday. In another battle of Paul vs. MMA, the YouTuber prevailed. While Anderson Silva battled well, a late flash knockdown resulted in the legend losing on the scorecards.