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Joanna Jedrzejczyk shares her prediction for upcoming Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas rematch
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has given her thoughts on the upcoming rematch between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza. While she hasn’t competed inside the Octagon for over two years, Joanna Jedrzejczyk is still a pretty important factor to consider in the UFC’s strawweight division. The former champion is reportedly eyeing a return to the cage this summer, with the plan being for her to take on Zhang Weili in a rematch from their epic encounter at UFC 248.
Former UFC fighter Cody East arrested again on multiple charges including child abuse
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2022
Former UFC fighter Cody East has been arrested on multiple charges including child abuse, as reported by KRQE. Back in 2016, Cody East fought twice under the UFC umbrella against Walt Harris and Curtis Blaydes. On both occasions he lost via strikes, before ultimately being released by the promotion. Since then he’s suffered a string of setbacks in the cage, leaving him with a 13-7 record after his latest defeat back in June 2021.
Tai Tuivasa shares some career advice for former opponent Greg Hardy: “Go bloody work at a McDonalds or something”
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2022
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has given his former opponent Greg Hardy some advice following his recent loss. While he may not be a fan favourite, Greg Hardy has certainly been part of some big moments throughout the course of his UFC run – both good and bad. In his last three outings he’s been on the wrong side of a defeat with Marcin Tybura, Tai Tuivasa and Sergey Spivak all finishing him via strikes.
Report | Petr Yan’s entire corner denied Visa requests from U.S. Government, Khabib Nurmagomedov sought out as possible replacement
Harry Kettle - March 16, 2022
A recent report from Igor Lazonin says Petr Yan’s corner have all been denied a visa to enter the United States. At UFC 273 next month, Petr Yan is set to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the UFC bantamweight title. The fight will be a rematch from their UFC 259 collision last year, which saw Sterling capture the belt courtesy of a controversial disqualification win.
Tyson Fury sends support to former training partner Tom Aspinall ahead of UFC London: "Smash his face in"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2022
Tyson Fury has sent a video of support to his former training partner Tom Aspinall. The British fighter is set to face Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC London. The bout is expected to be the next big step in the career of the young prospect in Aspinall. However, before he was seen as one of the rising stars of the heavyweight division, he was a training partner of ‘The Gypsy King’.
Aspen Ladd blasts "the Karen of MMA" Miesha Tate, says she'll fight her for free: "I just want to hit her"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Aspen Ladd still hopes she can fight Miesha Tate one day. The feud began after Tate blasted Ladd and her coach and boyfriend in Jim West for the way West yelled at her inside the Octagon during the Norma Dumont fight. West was trying to get Ladd going heading into the fifth round as she was clearly losing but Tate claimed that she’s in an abusive relationship.
Daniel Cormier laughs off Alex Pereira's callout of Jared Cannonier: "Let's be realistic"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2022
Daniel Cormier seemingly isn’t a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Jared Cannonier. ‘Poatan’ is coming off a victory over Bruno Silva at UFC Vegas 50 last Saturday. Following the bout, the former kickboxing champion decided to call out the number two ranked middleweight Jared Cannonier. That’s in spite of the fact that ‘Killa Gorilla’ is set to face Israel Adesanya next.
Renato Moicano wanted Rafael dos Anjos fight to be three rounds, says he told his corner not to stop it
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Renato Moicano is proud of how he responded to adversity against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272. After Moicano submitted Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271, he called out Bobby Green for a fight. However, when Rafael Fiziev was forced out of his slated UFC 272 bout due to COVID-19, Moicano threw his name into the hat.
Belal Muhammad reveals he was supposed to headline UFC London against Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Belal Muhammad revealed he was supposed to headline UFC London against Khamzat Chimaev. After Muhammad beat Stephen Thompson by decision in December he began to call out Chimaev. He was vocal about wanting to get that fight and shortly after, his manager, Ali Abdelaziz called him to say he would be headling UFC London on March 19 against Chimaev.
Alexander Volkanovski hopes to fight Conor McGregor in future: "I'd do it at welterweight if I have to"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has revealed a dream fight of his. ‘The Great’ is currently set to face Chan Sung Jung next month at UFC 273. The bout will be another defense of his featherweight crown, one that he took from Max Holloway back in 2019. He then scored another victory over ‘Blessed’ in 2020 at UFC 251.
Stephen Thompson explains why he wants Jorge Masvidal rematch next: "Give the fans what they want"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Stephen Thompson is hoping to run things back with Jorge Masvidal next time out. Both Thompson and Masvidal are on two and three-fight losing streaks, respectively. In those fights, ‘Wonderboy’ was outwrestled by Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad, while Masvidal lost twice to welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and was then outwrestled by Colby Covington his last time out. With that, Thompson is hoping the Masvidal rematch happens as he wants to face a striker next time out.
Coach Mike Brown discusses the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170: “He’s plenty big for welterweight”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
ATT (American Top Team) coach Mike Brown has weighed in on the possibility of Dustin Poirier competing at 170 lbs. Dustin Poirier began his career in the UFC as a featherweight before becoming one of the best 155-pound fighters in the world. Mike Brown believes Poirier has the size and power to challenge anyone if he makes the decision to start fighting at welterweight.
Kevin Holland subdues gunman during restaurant shooting in Houston
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
It has been reported that Kevin Holland subdued a gunman at a restaurant shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood of Houston. Holland, 29, competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. ‘Trailblazer’ last fought at UFC 272 on March 5th where he defeated Alex Oliveira (22-12 MMA) with a TKO win in round 2.
Brendan Schaub believes Dana White will consider Jake Paul’s new offer: “He is a business man and this would be a banger on a UFC pay-per-view”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2022
Brendan Schaub, speaking on ‘The Schaub Show’ on YouTube discussed Jake Paul’s new proposal to Dana White. It was Jake Paul who took to Twitter to post this callout to the UFC President:
Henry Cejudo open to training Khamzat Chimaev for “that Israel lasagna guy”, but won’t work against Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
Henry Cejudo has said he’d be open to training Khamzat Chimaev for a fight against Israel Adesanya, but not Kamaru Usman. In his post-retirement career, Henry Cejudo has been busy splitting his time between hosting podcasts and training some of his fellow UFC fighters. The former two-weight champion may still return to the Octagon one day but for the time being, he seems to be pretty satisfied with where he’s at.
Tim Elliott responds to cheating accusations from Islam Makhachev: “I’m trying to make money at this job, and that’s what I did”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has reacted to those suggesting he cheated against Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272. Earlier this month, former title challenger Tim Elliott went into his PPV bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as a notable underdog. The inconsistent results he’d accumulated throughout his UFC tenure had many wondering whether or not he’d be able to hang with Ulanbekov but in the end, Elliott pulled off the upset and secured a decision win.
Brendan Schaub rips Paulo Costa for his praise of Russian leader Vladimir Putin: “You don’t know what the f**k you’re talking about”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2022
MMA analyst Brendan Schaub has ripped into Paulo Costa after the Brazilian praised Russian president Vladimir Putin. Over the course of the last few weeks we’ve seen a lot of MMA fighters weigh in on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the majority have sympathy for the Ukrainians and what they’re going through, others fall into a different line of thinking.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 71 with Stephen Thompson, Renato Moicano, Cody Durden, and Cory McKenna
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
The 71st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC London and we also catch up with two fighters. We’re first joined by sixth-ranked UFC welterweight, Stephen Thompson (2:03). UFC lightweight, Renato Moicano (21:57) then joins the show. UFC flyweight, Cody Durden (41:18) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC strawweight, Cory McKenna (51:43).