MMA News
Nate Diaz sends a message to “rookies” Charles Oliveira, Kevin Holland and Dustin Poirier: “This is what happens when you guys fight me”
Josh Evanoff - October 25, 2022
Former UFC welterweight star Nate Diaz has taken aim at some big names. The Stockton slugger returned to action at UFC 279 last month in Las Vegas. For that outing, Diaz was originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev. However, after ‘Borz’ badly missed weight, the card received a massive shift, including Tony Ferguson being bumped to the headliner.
Jon Jones says he’s preparing to fight Stipe Miocic on December 10: “I’m going to control what I can and stay in shape”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Jon Jones is saying he’s preparing to fight Stipe Miocic on December 10th of this year. UFC 282 takes place on Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dustin Jacoby plans to "expose" and KO Khalil Rountree at UFC Vegas 63: "If he's not the best Khalil it's going to be a quick night"
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2022
Dustin Jacoby was hoping for a ranked opponent next time out but is happy to be facing Khalil Rountree next time out. Jacoby scored a first-round KO win over Da Un Jung back at UFC Long Island in his first fight as a ranked light heavyweight. After the win, he wanted to face another ranked opponent but that won’t be the case as he will take on Rountree at UFC Vegas 63.
Muhammad Mokaev slams Malcolm Gordon for his performance at UFC 280: “He didn’t fight like a professional”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Muhammad Mokaev is slamming Malcolm Gordon for his performance at UFC 280. It was just last Saturday that Muhammad Mokaev (9-0 MMA) defeated Malcolm Gordon (14-6 MMA) via a third-round armbar submission in their flyweight bout at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The win for ‘The Punisher’ gave him the distinction of 9 wins in a row and a spot in the UFC top-15 flyweight rankings.
Sean O'Malley makes huge jump up bantamweight rankings after beating Petr Yan
Ryan Harkness - October 25, 2022
Sean O’Malley is now the No. 1 ranked bantamweight in the UFC. That’s according to the UFC’s official rankings, which were updated following UFC 280 to take O’Malley’s big win over Petr Yan into account. ‘Suga’ jumped ten spots up the list to replace Yan in the top position, just below 135 pound champion Aljamain Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling slams Henry Cejudo for his stupid callout following UFC 280: “The title is in America, you bonehead!”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has slammed Henry Cejudo for his stupid callout following UFC 280. It was just this past Saturday that Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) defended his title beating T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) via TKO at 3:44 of Round 2.
Sean O’Malley responds to critics suggesting he should have lost decision to Petr Yan at UFC 280: “It’s not my f*king fault”
Susan Cox - October 25, 2022
Sean O’Malley is responding to critics suggesting he should have lost decision to Petr Yan at UFC 280. It was indeed Sean O’Malley (16-1 MMA) vs Petr Yan (16-4 MMA) last Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The pair battled it out in the bantamweight event inside the Octagon with the judges awarding the decision victory to ‘Sugar’. And a controversial decision it was.
Chase Hooper plans to "show off" against Steve Garcia at UFC Vegas 63: "I think from here I can start looking up at the division"
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2022
Chase Hooper is glad to be making a relatively quick turnaround. Back in May, Hooper returned to the win column with a TKO victory over Felipe Colares. The fight was his first in nearly a year which Hooper admits he doesn’t like. He will now be returning five months later which is a much better timeframe for him.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 98 with Dustin Jacoby, Max Griffin, Chase Hooper, Jared Vanderaa, Joseph Holmes, and Josh Fremd
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2022
The 98th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 63. We’re first joined by 13th-ranked UFC light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby (2:23). Next, UFC welterweight Max Griffin (17:33) comes on. UFC featherweight Chase Hooper (30:44) then stops by. Then, UFC heavyweight Jared Vanderaa (47:47) joins the show. UFC middleweight Joseph Holmes (1:01:20) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC middleweight Josh Fremd (1:12:45).
Sam Alvey claims Jake Paul wouldn’t spar with him after watching him box his brother Logan
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2022
Former UFC fighter Sam Alvey has claimed that Jake Paul wouldn’t spar with him after seeing him go a few rounds with Logan Paul. Sam Alvey is best known for a few things – smiling a lot and going on a nine-fight winless streak to end his UFC career.
Sean O’Malley fires back at Bryce Mitchell following UFC 280 win over Petr Yan: “And your dad f*cked his sister to make you”
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2022
Sean O’Malley has slammed Bryce Mitchell after hearing his criticism of ‘Suga’ prior to him beating Petr Yan at UFC 280. Last Saturday night at UFC 280, Sean O’Malley shocked the mixed martial arts world when he beat Petr Yan via split decision in their bantamweight grudge match. While many felt as if Yan should’ve gotten the nod, O’Malley was more than able to prove that he belongs with the elite at 135 pounds.
Florida commission shuts down recently announced Dada 5000 bare knuckle fight
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2022
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has shut down Dada 5000’s attempt to make his combat sports return. Over the last few years, fans have often referenced the infamous Bellator showdown between former bare-knuckle fighters Dada 5000 and Kimbo Slice that took place back in 2016. On that night, the two men put on one of the worst fights in the history of mixed martial arts with Dada going on to suffer cardiac arrest.
Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria reportedly added to UFC 282 on December 10th
Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2022
Ranked featherweights have been added to UFC 282 in December. Bryce Mitchell has been out of action since his decision to win over Edson Barboza in March. The victory moved the Arkansas native to 16-0 in his professional career. He previously scored wins over names such as Andre Fili, and Charles Rosa.
Former Kimbo Slice Bellator opponent, Dada 5000 set to make return in bare-knuckle boxing match on November 19th
Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2022
The combat sports career of Dhafir Harris, also known as Dada 5000, lives on. One of the more colorful characters to appear in a cage, the Florida native is mostly known for his fight with Kimbo Slice. The two were previously friends and came up in the bare-knuckle fighting scene. For his part, Harris discussed the rivalry in the documentary Dawg Fight.
Marlon Vera blasts Cory Sandhagen for turning down UFC main event slot: "Why you f*cking call me out?"
Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera isn’t happy with Cory Sandhagen. ‘Chito’ has been out of action since his headlining role against Dominick Cruz in August. In that outing, Vera scored a stellar fourth-round knockout to move his winning streak to four. He’d previously scored victories over Rob Font, Frankie Edgar, and Davey Grant.
Aljamain Sterling believes UFC may enlist Henry Cejudo in mission to beat him: "I almost feel like they’re looking for a last hope"
Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2022
Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes the UFC is bringing back Henry Cejudo for a reason. ‘Funk Master’ is fresh off his title defense against T.J. Dillashaw last weekend at UFC 280. In that outing, Sterling scored a second-round stoppage after the challenger suffered a shoulder injury. Following that win, the champion called out many names in his post-fight interview.
Islam Makhachev wants to earn pound-for-pound status by taking out Alex Volkanovski in enemy territory: “I have to go to Australia and beat this guy”
Susan Cox - October 24, 2022
Islam Makhachev has made it known that he wants to earn pound-for-pound status by taking out Alex Volkanovski in enemy territory. Hot off a second round submission win over Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) at UFC 280 this past Saturday, October 22nd in Abu Dhabi, Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) is already making plans for his next bout.
Charles Oliveira reveals what Khabib Nurmagomedov told him in post-fight exchange at UFC 280
Susan Cox - October 24, 2022
Charles Oliveira is revealing what Khabib Nurmagomedov told him in a post-fight exchange at UFC 280. It was Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) vs Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA) in the lightweight main event this past Saturday night, October 22nd in the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The championship belt was on the line and Makhachev took home the prize after a submission win at 3:16 of Round 2.