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Tim Elliott says there's no "danger factor" against Tagir Ulanbekov, plans to finish him early at UFC 272
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2022
Tim Elliott says he’s finally excited to fight for the first time in a long time. Elliott is set to return at UFC 272 against Tagir Ulanbekov and the former UFC flyweight title challenger is stoked to be fighting in front of fans again.
Brendan Schaub believes Conor McGregor vs. Islam Makhachev should be next for 'The Notorious': "There's history there"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2022
Brendan Schaub has revealed that he believes that Conor McGregor should fight Islam Makhachev next. The Russian fighter is coming off a first-round TKO victory over Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49. With the victory, many figured that he would get a title shot next. However, the lightweight title picture is a bit foggy at the moment.
Colby Covington says UFC 272 will be Jorge Masvidal's career-ending funeral: "It’s gonna be violent"
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2022
Colby Covington believes UFC 272 will be the last time Jorge Masvidal fights. Covington and Masvidal are set to have their grudge match on Saturday night in Las Vegas in a highly-anticipated bout. The two are former roommates and training partners but they had a massive falling out and now Covington says he will make Masvidal pay.
Dana White reveals Conor McGregor may receive title shot upon return: "It depends on who the champion is"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2022
Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor may receive a title shot upon his return. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of the cage since July 2021, where he lost to Dustin Poirier via injury. His loss to ‘The Diamond’ was his second in a row, and his third in his last four bouts. His sole win came at UFC 246 in January 2020, where he defeated the equally-struggling Donald Cerrone.
Jorge Masvidal claims Colby Covington robbed Jon Jones in College: “Jones warned me numerous times”
Susan Cox - March 1, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is claiming Colby Covington robbed Jon Jones in College. Masvidal and Covington, former training partners and roommates were also friends. In the last few years, the friends have become foes and have taken to social media platforms to talk trash about one another.
Renato Moicano has verbally agreed to step in on four days’ notice and fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272
Susan Cox - March 1, 2022
Renato Moicano (16-4 MMA) has verbally agreed to step in on four days’ notice to fight Rafael dos Anjoys (30-13 MMA) at UFC 272 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada this coming weekend, Saturday March 5, 2022. It was to be Rafael dos Anjoys vs Rafael Fiziev (11-1 MMA) at UFC 272 Co-main event, but Fizievs’ manager texted Ariel Helwani who confirmed the 11th-ranked lightweight was out of the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19. Rafael Fiziev then took to social media to confirm the news.
Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz scolds Sean Strickland for suggesting Ukraine should “bend the knee” to Russia
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2022
UFC fan favourite Jan Blachowicz has questioned the logic of Sean Strickland following the latter’s comments about the Ukraine/Russia crisis. Over the course of the last few weeks the tension between Russia and Ukraine has grown substantially, to the point where Vladimir Putin recently opted to authorize a full-scale invasion of their neighbours. The move has been widely condemned by nations from across the globe and yet despite many believing a quick Russian victory was imminent, the Ukrainians have offered up some incredible resistance.
Cain Velasquez arrested on attempted murder charge
Susan Cox - March 1, 2022
According to reports, Cain Velasquez spent Monday night, February 28th in jail. Velasquez, 39, has been arrested and booked on an attempted murder charge. Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (14-3 MMA) is said to have been involved in a shooting which took place on Monterey Highway and Bailey Avenue, near Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill, California, at approximately 3pm which left one man injured.
Colby Covington scoffs at Jorge Masvidal’s BMF belt, says he is putting four titles on the line at UFC 272
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2022
A lot of people enjoy the novelty of the BMF title, but UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington isn’t one of them. Back at UFC 244 in New York City, Jorge Masvidal beat Nate Diaz to become the first holder of the BMF championship. The belt was created in service of this blockbuster main event and while Kamaru Usman did manage to knock Masvidal out last year, it still appears as if “Gamebred” is considered to be the holder by the masses.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 69 with Tim Elliott, Brian Kelleher, Dustin Jacoby, and Jalin Turner
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2022
The 69th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 272. We’re first joined by the 13th-ranked flyweight, Tim Elliott (2:47). Next, UFC bantamweight, Brian Kelleher (18:48) comes on. UFC light heavyweight, Dustin Jacoby (35:07) joins the show. UFC lightweight, Jalin Turner (55:23) closes out the program.
Israel Adesanya says he would “definitely” fight Khamzat Chimaev once he has a reason to take him seriously
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has said that once Khamzat Chimaev has earned the opportunity, he’d definitely be willing to fight him. While he may be 4-0 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Khamzat Chimaev has split those wins between welterweight and middleweight. It’s not exactly a secret that he wants to become a champion in multiple divisions but given that he’s preparing to square off against Gilbert Burns at 170, it may not make sense for him to be in the 185 discussion for a while yet.
Report | Cain Velasquez involved in San Jose shooting
Christopher Taylor - February 28, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was involved in a shooting in San Jose that left one man injured. According to a report from NBC Bay Area, Velasquez (14-3 MMA) was involved in a shooting that took place on Monterey Highway and Bailey Avenue, near Sobrato High School.
Rafael dos Anjos accepts short-notice offer from Islam Makhachev to fight at UFC 272
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022
Rafael dos Anjos has publically accepted a short-notice offer from Islam Makhachev to fight this weekend. The former UFC lightweight champion was set to face Rafael Fiziev in a rare non-title five-round bout at UFC 272. However, the Kyrgyzstanian fighter was forced to pull out earlier today due to testing positive for COVID-19. Following the announcement, seemingly everyone stepped up to fight the Brazilian.
Former MMA fighter Gina Carano claims Russian invasion of Ukraine due to COVID-19 conspiracy
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022
Gina Carano has shared her take on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The former MMA fighter believes that the war is due to countries losing control of the COVID-19 narrative. The combat sports world has seen many reactions in regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Former boxing champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have been forced to take up arms due to the conflict. Meanwhile, active competitors such as unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Vasily Lomachenko have been forced into combat as well.
Henry Cejudo reveals he offered to help Jorge Masvidal for fight against Colby Covington: "I know he can't create positions with him"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022
Henry Cejudo has revealed that he offered to coach Jorge Masvidal ahead of his fight against Colby Covington. This weekend at UFC 272, the friend-turned-rivals are set to square off. Despite one-time being roommates, they’ve since become bitter opponents. Due to their hatred toward one another, Covington has had to depart American Top Team to train elsewhere. Meanwhile, Masvidal has remained training at ATT.
Sean Strickland applauds Paige VanZant for “paying the bills” after Gegard Mousasi “napped her wife” Austin Vanderford
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022
Sean Strickland has praised Paige VanZant following her husband’s defeat to Gegard Mousasi. Last Saturday at Bellator 275, Austin Vanderford got mauled in his bid for promotional gold. Gegard Mousasi knocked his American foe out in less than two minutes, and once again showed why he’s one of the greatest fighters on the planet. Now, following that loss, Paige VanZant has shown support to her husband.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns slated for UFC 273 in Jacksonville
Susan Cox - February 28, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns is in the works for UFC 273 at the Vystar Veteran’s Memorial in Jacksonville, Florida on April 9th, 2022. Khamzat Chimaev (10-0 MMA) is coming off a first round victory over Li Jingliang (18-7 MMA) at UFC 267 back in October 2021. Prior to that, Khamzat scored a sensational 18-second knockout win over Gerald Meerschaert (34-14 MMA) in September of 2020.
Ukrainian UFC fighter Maryna Moroz blasts Vladimir Putin for invading her home country of Ukraine: “F**k you b*tch!”
Susan Cox - February 28, 2022
Maryna Moroz, is a Ukrainian professional mixed martial artist who signed with the UFC, and competes in the women’s flyweight division. Moroz, 30, also is a boxing coach for the Ukrainian Olympic women’s boxing team. ‘TMZ Sports‘ spoke with Maryna Moroz about what is happening in her homeland and she had a direct message for the Russian President, Vladimir Putin: