MMA News
Gilbert Burns responds after Nate Diaz suggests he’s trying to fight everybody: “I know a guy”
Susan Cox - April 26, 2022
Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) has responded after Nate Diaz (20-13 MMA) suggested that he’s trying to fight everybody. Burns last fought on April 9th, 2022 going down to defeat against Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in a thrilling welterweight contest at UFC 273.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 76 with Rob Font, Grant Dawson, Tristan Connelly, Gina Mazany, and Gabe Green
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2022
The 76th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 53. We’re first joined by the fifth-ranked bantamweight and one-half of the main event in Rob Font (2:37). UFC lightweight Grant Dawson (18:09) then comes on. UFC featherweight Tristan Connelly (33:46) joins the show. Next, UFC bantamweight Gina Mazany (47:30) then stops by. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Gabe Green (1:02:29).
Quinton Jackson praises “very entertaining” Paul brothers: “It seems like they resuscitated boxing”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has praised Jake Paul and Logan Paul for what they’ve helped bring to combat sports. Over the course of the last few years we’ve seen the rise of the Paul brothers in boxing, pro wrestling and, to a certain extent, mixed martial arts. Their main focus has been on the squared circle with the pair fighting a string of big names between them, most notably Floyd Mayweather and Tyron Woodley.
Dan Hardy claims he is making more for Diego Sanchez boxing match than all of his UFC fights combined
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022
Dan Hardy has made a stunning claim about the pay he’s going to receive from his exhibition boxing match against Diego Sanchez. For years now fans have been waiting to see if and when Dan Hardy would return to active competition. While it may not be happening in mixed martial arts, Hardy will in fact be competing later this year when he battles fellow veteran Diego Sanchez in an exhibition boxing showdown on the same card as Ricky Hatton’s return to the squared circle.
Nate Diaz tells the UFC to quit “slow rolling”, refutes rumors of McGregor trilogy: “I’m not fighting Conor he sucks”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2022
UFC star Nate Diaz has sent another frustrated message to the promotion after ruling out a third Conor McGregor fight. While Nate Diaz has always been a fan favourite in mixed martial arts, his profile was really taken to the next level back in 2016 as a result of his two-fight series with Conor McGregor. It was clear from the word go that these two individuals simply didn’t like one another and when they fought, they produced magic in the cage and both took home one victory each.
Canelo Alvarez not interested boxing Kamaru Usman "right now", focused on legacy fights
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2022
Canelo Alvarez doesn’t have a ton of interest in boxing Kamaru Usman. Usman and Alvarez are the current top pound-for-pound fighters in MMA and boxing, respectively, so with that, the UFC’s welterweight champ has called out the Mexican to box. He believes it would be a massive fight and one he thinks he can actually win, but Dana White hasn’t shown much interest in making it happen.
Henry Cejudo reveals he met with UFC brass, discusses return date: "I'll be ready in six months"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Henry Cejudo believes he’ll be back in action within six months. ‘Triple C’ was last seen in action at UFC 249 in May 2020. Following a knockout win over Dominick Cruz, Cejudo announced his retirement. Almost immediately after that announcement, the champion started discussing a comeback.
Dan Hardy discusses move to boxing, reveals Anderson Silva is his "dream matchup"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2022
Former UFC welterweight title contender Dan Hardy has discussed his return to combat sports. ‘The Outlaw’ was a fan favorite during his run in the UFC from 2008 to 2013. His run in the cage came to an end following his diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. However, in 2018, he announced that he was cleared to return to competition.
Mike Jackson responds to Dean Barry's comments that he didn't want to fight: "I tried to give that f*cker the benefit of the doubt"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2022
UFC welterweight Mike Jackson isn’t pleased with Dean Barry’s comments that he wanted out. In the opening prelim bout of UFC Vegas 52, ‘The Truth’ faced off against ‘The Sniper’. However, it quickly became apparent that the fight wasn’t exactly going to go off without a hitch.
Francis Ngannou confirms re-signing with UFC is a possibility, but not without Tyson Fury fight: "It's not an option"
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2022
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has left the door open to return to the promotion. However, it’s not without a price. ‘The Predator’ was last seen in action at UFC 270 in January of this year. Ngannou captured a unanimous decision victory over his former training partner Ciryl Gane, retaining his title. Following the bout, he confirmed that he was unlikely to return to the UFC.
What's next for Jessica Andrade and Amanda Lemos after UFC Vegas 52?
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 52, a strawweight bout headlined the card as Jessica Andrade dropped back down to the division to face Amanda Lemos. Andrade entered the fight coming off a first-round TKO over Cynthia Calvillo to return to the win column after losing by TKO to Valentina Shevchenko in a fight for the 125lbs belt. She went 2-1 at flyweight but opted to return to the division where she was previously champion.
Ben Rothwell explains UFC release and why he signed with BKFC: “Let’s just say I’m a six-figure fighter”
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2022
Ben Rothwell has opened up on his departure from the UFC. Rothwell was scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson on May 21 but was surprisingly released by the promotion just weeks before the fight. Originally there was no word on why he was let go, but now ‘Big Ben’ has revealed that he was the one who asked for the release.
Shu-Ki Fita #7: CQ.97
Chris Taylor - April 25, 2022
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Alex Volkanovski urges The Korean Zombie to reconsider retirement talk: “If you were in front of someone else that night, it wouldn’t have looked that way”
Susan Cox - April 25, 2022
Alex Volkanovski is urging The Korean Zombie to reconsider the talk of retirement. The Korean Zombie, Jung Chan-sung, 35, (17-7 MMA) last fought at UFC 273 earlier this month, where he went down to defeat against Alexander Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) in the featherweight battle.
Gilbert Burns is willing to welcome Dustin Poirier to the UFC welterweight division
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2022
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has suggested a showdown with Dustin Poirier to welcome him to the division. At this moment in time, there are very few fighters as beloved in mixed martial arts as Gilbert Burns. His last outing against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 won over a lot of folks with the masses being impressed by his ability to not only test Chimaev, but to almost get the win.
Video | Anthony Romero scores amazing flying knee KO at Fury FC 60
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2022
Anthony Romero made some headlines this weekend with an emphatic flying knee knockout at Fury FC 60. While a lot of casual fans may focus their attention solely on the UFC, and perhaps Bellator every now and then, it’s worth reminding everyone that there’s a whole world of mixed martial arts out there for fans to enjoy. Whether it be veterans attempting to recapture their glory days or rising prospects battling their way to the top, the sport is full of stacked promotions with guys and girls just waiting to break out into the mainstream.
Charles Oliveira says Justin Gaethje is “coming up with a lot of bulls**t” ahead of UFC 274 title fight
Harry Kettle - April 24, 2022
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has taken a shot at Justin Gaethje ahead of their battle at UFC 274 next month. For months now we’ve known that Charles Oliveira will be defending his 155-pound title against Justin Gaethje in his next outing. While the UFC 274 card as a whole hasn’t quite captured the imagination of the masses, this is certainly the kind of main event you want to really get fans interested – especially when you take a look at how explosive both men can be.
Shu-Ki Fita #6: XC.91
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2022
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