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Khamzat Chimaev discusses who he would like to see Nate Diaz fight next after UFC 279
Susan Cox - September 6, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev is discussing who he would like to see Nate Diaz fight next after UFC 279. It will be Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) vs Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) in the welterweight main event this Saturday, September 10th at UFC 279.
Daniel Cormier explains why he has an issue with Tony Ferguson moving up to welterweight and fighting Li Jingliang at UFC 279
Susan Cox - September 6, 2022
Daniel Cormier, UFC commentator, is explaining why he has an issue with Tony Ferguson moving up to welterweight. It will be Tony Ferguson (25-7 MMA) vs Li Jingliang (19-7 MMA) this coming Saturday, September 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-main welterweight bout will see Ferguson, 38, attempting to recover from a four fight losing streak. ‘El Cucuy’s’ latest knockout loss came in May of this year against Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) in a lightweight bout.
Fans react to the altercation between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa at the UFC PI
Susan Cox - September 6, 2022
Fans have been quick to react to the altercation between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa at the UFC PI. It was Paulo Costa who shared a video (see that here) on his YouTube channel of the altercation he had with Khamzat Chimaev at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas.
Johnny Walker believes the "only chance" Ion Cutelaba beats him is if he "does something really different" at UFC 279, says he will retire at 35 if he's not the champ
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2022
Johnny Walker is confident he will not just beat Ion Cutelaba at UFC 279 but will put on a very good performance. Walker is coming off a KO loss to Jamahal Hill back in February and since then he says he has been working a lot on his striking defense. He spent time in Thailand working on his striking and he’s confident it will all pay off at UFC 279.
Ciryl Gane reacts to callout from perennial heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2022
Ciryl Gane has given his thoughts on the callout he received from fellow heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes. At UFC Paris last weekend, Ciryl Gane finished Tai Tuivasa in what proved to be a thoroughly entertaining heavyweight main event in the French capital. He had to overcome some adversity, but ‘Bon Gamin’ still managed to prove that he’s a real threat in the title picture.
Kamaru Usman reveals Leon Edwards gave him a “20-minute nap” with head kick KO at UFC 278: “Immediately I come to, I’m in the ambulance”
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2022
Kamaru Usman has explained what happened when he was knocked out by Leon Edwards at UFC 278 last month. For three years, Kamaru Usman sat at the top of the welterweight division as the king of the mountain. He turned back the likes of Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal, establishing himself as one of the best 170-pounders of all-time in the process.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 93 with Johnny Walker, Julian Erosa, Chris Barnett, Darian Weeks, and Chad Anheliger
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2022
The 93rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 279. We’re first joined by 13th-ranked UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker (2:44). Next, UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (17:22) comes on. UFC heavyweight Chris Barnett (39:51) then stops by. Then, UFC welterweight Darian Weeks (1:04:07) joins the show for the first time. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Chad Anheliger (1:15:07).
Marvin Vettori undeterred by recent loss to Robert Whittaker, vows he will still become UFC champion: “I promise you that”
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2022
Marvin Vettori has posted a defiant message in the wake of his middleweight defeat to Robert Whittaker at UFC Paris. Last Saturday night, the UFC visited the French capital for the first time since the sport of mixed martial arts became legal in the country back in 2020. The event proved to be an overwhelming success and in the co-main event, Robert Whittaker once again proved why he’s one of the best fighters on the planet by putting on a masterclass to defeat Marvin Vettori and maintain his position as the second best 185-pounder in the world.
Daniel Rodriguez excited to face Kevin Holland at UFC 279: "I finally get to shut that motherf****r up"
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2022
Daniel Rodriguez is excited to finally fight Kevin Holland. Rodriguez and Holland are set to compete at UFC 279 in a 180lbs catchweight bout. The fight is a long time coming as the two were previously booked to collide in 2020. Unfortunately, Holland suffered an injury and the bout never came to fruition. Since then, Holland has been vocal in saying he wants to face ‘D-Rod’ and now he finally gets his wish.
Khamzat Chimaev believes Kamaru Usman "wasn’t being focused" ahead of Leon Edwards fight, thinks he won't "be the same guy again"
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev thinks Kamaru Usman didn’t put enough focus on Leon Edwards and how dangerous he is. Usman was looking to defend his welterweight title in the main event of UFC 278 against Edwards. It served as a rematch after Usman beat Edwards by decision years ago before either of them were top contenders. In the rematch, it looked like the champ would once again win a decision but with less than a minute left Edwards scored a KO win that stunned many and for Chimaev, he believes that loss will change Usman.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan shares his thoughts on rumored Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match
Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2022
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his knockout win over Tyron Woodley last December. Since that time, the YouTuber-turned-boxer has had multiple fight cancelations. Paul was booked to face Tommy Fury and Hasim Rahman Jr., but both matchups fell apart.
Daniel Cormier believes Nate Diaz has to take the fight to the ground to defeat Khamzat Chimaev: "I believe Nate has to go find his spots to give him a chance"
Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has laid out Nate Diaz’s best path to victory for Saturday. This weekend, the Stockton native returns for his first outing since his loss to Leon Edwards last June. Standing in Diaz’s way is the undefeated welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev. The two are set to headline UFC 279 in a rare non-title pay-per-view main event.
Kamaru Usman laughs off Jorge Masvidal’s request of a title shot next: "That doesn't really make any sense"
Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2022
Former UFC welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman doesn’t think highly of Jorge Masvidal fighting for gold. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is fresh off his loss to Leon Edwards last month. In Salt Lake City, Usman was looking to make it 2-0 in his series with ‘Rocky’. The two first faced off in December 2015, and the future champion secured a unanimous decision victory.
Chris Barnett reveals 30 hours before Martin Buday fight he had to make a decision on his sick wife, thanks Dana White for calling and taking care of him
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2022
Chris Barnett wishes he never fought Martin Buday back in April. Throughout the entire training camp for the Buday fight, his wife was battling encephalitis and unfortunately, she later passed away in May. With his wife in the hospital, Barnett says some days he wouldn’t get any training in, and on fight week, he got a phone call from the hospital that he needed to make a decision which caught him by surprise.
Khamzat Chimaev open to fighting for the middleweight title next if Edwards and Usman have their trilogy
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev wants to fight for UFC gold if he beats Nate Diaz, but it might not be at welterweight. After Chimaev beat Gilbert Burns, many thought he could’ve gotten a title shot but the UFC decided to have Kamaru Usman face Leon Edwards. With a minute left in the fight, it appeared that Usman was going to be on his way to winning, however, Edwards landed a clean head kick that knocked the champ out cold.
Luke Rockhold shares the three favorite fights of his storied mixed martial arts career
Susan Cox - September 5, 2022
Luke Rockhold has shared the three favorite fights of his storied mixed martial arts career. Rockhold, 37, (16-6 MMA) recently retired following UFC 278, after being defeated in the co-main middleweight event by Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) by unanimous decision. Speaking with Joe Rogan, during his Octagon interview, the Californian stated:
What's next for Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa after UFC Paris?
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2022
In the main event of UFC Paris, a crucial heavyweight bout headline the card as Ciryl Gane took on Tai Tuivasa. Gane entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight title. Prior to that, he was undefeated including being 7-0 in the UFC with notable wins over Derrick Lewis – to win the interim title – Alexander Volkov, and Jairzinho Rozensturik among others. Tuivasa, meanwhile, was riding a five-fight winning streak and coming off a KO win over Lewis.
Paddy Pimblett says there’s point in rushing to fight ranked opponents: “I probably won’t do for another year or so”
Susan Cox - September 5, 2022
Paddy Pimblett believes there’s no point in rushing to fight ‘ranked’ opponents. Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett (19-3 MMA) made his UFC debut in September of 2021 when he fought and beat Luigi Vendramini (9-3 MMA) via KO (punches). Since then he has added another 2 victories to his resume defeating Rodrigo Vargas (12-5 MMA) in March of 2022 and most recently Jordan Leavitt (10-2 MMA) in July of this year via a rear-naked choke at UFC London.