MMA News
Thiago Santos issues statement following TKO loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC Vegas 59: “I let everything there and still wasn’t enough, no shame about that”
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2022
Thiago Santos has posted a classy statement following his TKO defeat at the hands of Jamahal Hill last weekend. While he may have fought for the UFC light heavyweight championship once upon a time, it’s safe to say that Thiago Santos has been through some tough times in the last couple of years. From surgery to a parade of close losses against elite 205-pounders, the Brazilian has struggled to rediscover the form that got him to the big dance in the first place.
Jon Jones applauds Glover Teixeira for being the only fighter to have kept “kicking ass” after fighting him: “I’ve always found this interesting”
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2022
Jon Jones has applauded Glover Teixeira as being his only opponent to continue thriving after fighting him. While he may not be ‘undefeated’ in the traditional sense as a result of a DQ loss and a no contest, Jon Jones is considered by many to be one of the greatest fighters of all-time – and the only one of the modern era, alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has technically never lost a fight.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 90 with James Krause, Devin Clark, David Onama, Tyson Nam, and Ode Osbourne
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2022
The 90th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC San Diego. We’re first joined by MMA coach James Krause (1:48). Next, UFC light heavyweight Devin Clark (12:31) comes on. UFC featherweight David Onama (25:48) then stops by. Closing out the program are UFC flyweights Tyson Nam (36:07) and Ode Osbourne (47:40).
WATCH: Jared Gordon subdues baseball bat-wielding attacker
Andrew Whitelaw - August 8, 2022
Jared Gordon is at it again! The New Yorker showcased how formidable UFC fighters can be in real-life altercations when he subdued a man who attacked him with a baseball bat – but the 155lb-er has experience in this area having been forced to defend friends and family from wild attackers on numerous occasions in the past.
Anthony Smith discusses his loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 277: “He wasn’t as good as I expected him to be”
Zain Bando - August 8, 2022
Anthony Smith suffered a critical loss at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 277 on July 30. The former light heavyweight title challenger also endured a brutal injury in the form of a broken ankle. Smith, who burst on to the scene in 2018, has fought some of the best fighters in the sport. Names like Glover Texiera, Jon Jones, and Rashad Evans quickly come to mind as three of the best fighters that the division has ever seen.
The UFC parts ways with three more fighters
Christopher Taylor - August 8, 2022
The UFC has parted ways with another three 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.
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane eyes retirement fight against friend and mentor Liz Carmouche for the belt: "I have four fights left on this contract and that will be it for me"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2022
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will be looking to return to the win column in a big way at Bellator 284. Macfarlane ended her nearly year-and-a-half layoff back in April in Hawaii and suffered a decision loss to Justine Kish. After the loss, Macfarlane told Bellator she wanted to return as soon as possible and got her wish as she will face Bruna Ellen on Friday night.
Toilet accident forces Christos Giagos to withdraw from UFC Paris
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2022
UFC lightweight Christos Giagos is officially out of his return at UFC Paris. ‘The Spartan’ has been out of action since his submission loss to Thiago Moises in June. The California-native was set to face Benoît Saint-Denis in France next month. The event is set to be the first UFC card in the country.
KSI and Jake Paul verbally agree to Wembley Stadium showdown in 2023: "Let's run it b*tch"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxers KSI and Jake Paul are set to face off next year on a huge stage. ‘The Problem Child’ was set to face Hasim Rahman Jr. this month on Showtime pay-per-view. However, one week before the event, the fight was canceled. Both men have since blamed the other for the fight’s cancelation.
Coach wants to see Nick Diaz return against Conor McGregor but uncertain if the Stockton native would take it: "He looks at that as Nate's fight"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2022
Cesar Gracie is hoping Nick Diaz will fight Conor McGregor in his return. Diaz made his long-awaited and highly-anticipated return to the UFC back last September and suffered a TKO loss to Robbie Lawler. However, Gracie has since said Diaz is looking to return in the early parts of 2023 and now he hopes Diaz faces McGregor.
Marlon Vera reveals Petr Yan turned down main event spot against him: "That fat c*nt declined the fight"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2022
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera reveals Petr Yan turned down a fight against him. ‘Chito’ has been out of the cage since his decision victory over Rob Font in April. The win was Vera’s third in a row and has moved him to the front of the bantamweight rankings. Prior to the victory over Font, he had defeated Frankie Edgar and Davey Grant.
Jamahal Hill eyes future matchup with light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka: "I feel like I can take that fight"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2022
Jamahal Hill feels he’s ready for a matchup with UFC light-heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is fresh off his knockout victory over Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 59. The win was his third in a row, with all coming the way of finish. Prior to his win on Saturday, Hill had secured knockouts of Johnny Walker and Jimmy Crute.
Aljamain Sterling questions the “patronizing” smirk that referee Dan Miragliotta carries in the Octagon
Susan Cox - August 8, 2022
Aljamain Sterling is questioning the ‘patronizing’ smirk that referee Dan Miragliotta carries in the Octagon. Dan Miragliotta, 58, is perhaps one of the most known referees in MMA history. Miragliotta began his career as a referee in 2007 and has a reputation of being one of the most reputable officials in the sport.
Dan Hooker explains why he called out Tony Ferguson for a fight at UFC 281: “A win for either one of us puts the other one right back in the mix”
Susan Cox - August 8, 2022
Dan Hooker is explaining why he called out Tony Ferguson for a fight at UFC 281. Dan Hooker (21-12 MMA) has only one win in his last five fights. The latest loss coming this past March against Arnold Allen (18-1 MMA) in their featherweight bout.
Cesar Gracie reveals Nick Diaz competed with two ruptured discs in his neck against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266: “He just didn’t have any strength”
Susan Cox - August 8, 2022
Cesar Gracie has revealed that Nick Diaz competed with two ruptured discs in his neck against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. It was Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) vs Robbie Lawler (29-16 MMA) back in September of 2021 in the middleweight match-up. Lawler was the victor via TKO at 44 seconds of the third round.
What's next for Jamahal Hill and Thiago Santos after UFC Vegas 59?
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 59, Jamahal Hill took on Thiago Santos in a pivotal light heavyweight scrap. Hill entered the fight coming off his first UFC main event where he knocked out Johnny Walker. Santos, meanwhile, suffered a decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev last time out.
Michael Chandler questions if Dustin Poirier still considers himself one of the best in world: “We all know what going after a fight against Nate Diaz means”
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2022
Michael Chandler has questioned whether or not Dustin Poirier still believes he’s one of the best fighters in the world. The introduction of Michael Chandler to the UFC family has certainly been entertaining. In addition to being in four incredibly fun fights with a 2-2 record, he’s also a real ‘company man’ who doesn’t shy away from any challenge that comes his way.
Jorge Masvidal responds to Gilbert Burns, reveals the fight “that makes the most sense” for his comeback
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has given his thoughts on a potential welterweight showdown with fellow contender Gilbert Burns. While he may have enjoyed an incredible year back in 2019, things haven’t quite gone to plan for Jorge Masvidal ever since then. ‘Gamebred’ has lost three straight fights, two to Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title and one to rival Colby Covington. Many have wondered whether or not he’s got what it takes to get back to the top of the 170-pound division, and most importantly, have wondered how motivated he is to do so.