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UFC Long Island: ‘Ortega vs. Rodriguez’ Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
The ‘UFC Long Island – Ortega vs Rodriguez’ fight card and start times have been announced. The UFC is headed to Long Island, the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Saturday July 16, 2022.
Michelle Waterson reveals she used to train with Amanda Lemos, hopes to earn "knockout of the night" at UFC Long Island
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
Michelle Waterson will be fighting a familiar opponent in the co-main event of UFC Long Island on Saturday. After Waterson was forced out of her Amanda Ribas fight at UFC Columbus in March, she said it might be a career-ending injury if she never took care of it. After rehabbing the injury, she is set to return against Amanda Lemos on Saturday.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 86 with Michelle Waterson, Dustin Jacoby, Felice Herrig, and Cody Brundage
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
The 86th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Long Island.
Sean O’Malley says “little f**king weasels” Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan are “all talk” and don’t really want to fight him
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Sean O’Malley has gone after Henry Cejudo and Petr Yan as he continues to search for a big fight in the bantamweight division. Earlier this month, Sean O’Malley fought to a no contest against Pedro Munhoz after an accidental eye poke rendered the veteran unable to continue. ‘Suga’ has been pretty outspoken since then, to the point where he’s even accused Munhoz of ‘robbing’ him of a highlight reel knockout.
Dana White surprises Kyle from The Nelk Boys with 250k in a plastic bag for his birthday (Video)
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
UFC president Dana White has surprised Kyle Forgeard from The Nelk Boys with $250,000 for his birthday. It’s no secret that The Nelk Boys are pretty close to members of the UFC family, whether it be fighters or the bosses themselves. Dana White, meanwhile, has never been shy about expanding his reach beyond mixed martial arts in the name of drawing in more fans – or just making some new pals.
Joanne Wood the latest fighter removed from the UFC roster
Harry Kettle - July 12, 2022
Fan favourite Joanne Wood has reportedly been released by the UFC after almost nine years with the promotion. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is home to some of the best fighters on the planet and as a result, the roster can often become quite swollen. While there may be some fighters that manage to hold onto their place within the division longer than expected, others are given their marching orders – whether it be due to an expiring contract or a poor run of form.
Conor McGregor shoots down possible fight with Jake Paul: "You're a flop, kid. A nobody"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
Conor McGregor has no interest in a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is set for a showdown with Hasim Rahman Jr. next month in New York. The bout is a big step up for the YouTuber, as he’s facing an established professional boxer for the first time in his career.
Video | 'Top Gun: Maverick' star Miles Teller was elated to meet Nate Diaz at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star Miles Teller was elated to meet Nate Diaz earlier this month at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. Nate Diaz was in attendance at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and marked the UFC’s pay-per-view event for International Fight Week.
Jan Blachowicz reacts to Jiri Prochazka wanting Glover Teixeira rematch: "Samurai code was not upheld"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz is disappointed with Jiri Prochazka. ‘Denisa’ is fresh off a victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 last month in Singapore. The exciting back and forth fight is seen as a fight of the year contender. The win saw Prochazka claim the UFC’s light heavyweight championship in the progress.
Yair Rodriguez reveals he's been promised a title shot if he beats Brian Ortega at UFC Long Island
Cole Shelton - July 11, 2022
Yair Rodriguez has revealed he will receive a title shot if he gets his hand raised on Saturday at UFC Long Island. Rodriguez is set to headline the card against Brian Ortega in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division. Both men are right near the top of the ranks and given ‘T-City’s’ last fight was for the belt, the Mexican revealed on The MMA Hour that if he wins on Saturday he will receive a title shot.
Alex Volkanovksi reveals what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has revealed what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276. It was Alex Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) in a featherweight bout at UFC 276 on July 2nd in the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The trilogy fight proved to be a trilogy victory for Volkanovski via unanimous decision. The two fighters had previously met at UFC 251 in July 2020 and at UFC 245 in December 2019, Holloway going down to defeat both times.
Israel Adesanya addresses critics suggesting he was “coasting” in UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Israel Adesanya is addressing his critics after some suggested he was ‘coasting’ in his UFC 276 win over Jared Cannonier. It was at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022 that Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) defeated Jared Cannonier (15-6 MMA) via unanimous decision in the middleweight main event. In his fifth title defense, ‘The Last Stylebender’ retained his middleweight world championship.
Jiri Prochazka confirms that he will rematch Glover Teixeira next: ”I will show you why I’m the champion”
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Jiri Prochazka has confirmed that he will rematch Glover Teixeira next. Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) has 13 wins in a row. The latest win coming on June 12th of this year at UFC 275. It was Prochazka vs Teixeira (33-8 MMA) in the light heavyweight battle, and with Teixeira only 28 seconds away from retaining his UFC crown, he tapped to the rear-naked choke that Jiri Prochazka applied in their main event bout. Many are calling it the ‘fight of the year’.
Sean O’Malley accuses Pedro Munhoz of robbing him of a highlight reel KO: “That wasn’t a f**king poke in the eye”
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
Sean O’Malley has gone after Pedro Munhoz following the controversial finish to their fight at UFC 276 last weekend. In what turned out to be a bit of a bantamweight grudge match in Las Vegas, Sean O’Malley and Pedro Munhoz fought to a disappointing no contest at the T-Mobile Arena. The bout came to an end in the second round with Munhoz claiming he couldn’t see off the back of an eye poke from O’Malley.
Rashad Evans commends Jon Jones for leaving the JacksonWink gym and training with Henry Cejudo: “Sometimes you can be a big fish in a small pond”
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
Rashad Evans has praised his former rival Jon Jones for training with Henry Cejudo after leaving JacksonWink last year. After it was announced in late 2021 that Jon Jones had received a ban from JacksonWink MMA, many wondered what direction he’d be opting to go in next. While he hasn’t been in the Octagon since then, ‘Bones’ has certainly been busy as he continues to build his body in preparation for a move up to heavyweight.
Official fight card released for UFC 277: Pena vs Nunes 2
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed the official fight card for UFC 277 which takes place on July 30. The promotion continues to come thick and fast with a parade of high profile fights spread across the pay-per-view calendar in 2022. While we’re confident there will be a lot to look forward to in the autumn and winter months, what can’t be overlooked is the remainder of the summer schedule – which includes UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas.
Rafael Dos Anjos unsure what's next after UFC Vegas 58 loss to Rafael Fiziev, will "see what the future holds"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Rafael dos Anjos will be taking some time to assess things after being knocked out by Rafael Fiziev. In the main event of UFC Vegas 58, dos Anjos and Fiziev mixed it up inside the UFC Apex. This was a pivotal lightweight collision as dos Anjos was the number seven-ranked UFC 155-pounder, while Fiziev held the number 10 spot.
Georges St-Pierre names the three current fighters he would choose to fight if forced back into the UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2022
Georges St-Pierre has no plans of returning to pro MMA competition but he has three names in mind if he has a change of heart. St-Pierre is a living legend. He ruled the roost at welterweight under the UFC banner for so many years and even captured the UFC Middleweight Championship before calling it a career. He is now a UFC Hall of Famer.