MMA News
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 9 with Michelle Waterson, Patrick Mix, Roxanne Modafferi & Kyle Nelson
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2020
The ninth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 10 and Bellator 246. We’re first joined eighth-ranked strawweight and one-half of the main event, Michelle Waterson (3:05). Next, Bellator bantamweight, Patrick Mix (15:43) comes on. Then, UFC flyweight, Roxanne Modafferi (33:00) joins the program. Finally, UFC featherweight, Kyle Nelson (44:02) closes out the show.
Dan Hardy makes his pick for the GOAT of MMA
Tom Taylor - September 8, 2020
Dan Hardy believes former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is the Greatest of All Time in mixed martial arts. Hardy, a former welterweight contender who actually came up short in a bid to swipe the title from St-Pierre, is now a commentator for the UFC.
Leon Edwards explains why Nick Diaz matchup makes sense
Tom Taylor - September 8, 2020
Leon Edwards believes he should be given the task of welcoming former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz back to the Octagon. Edwards is on an impressive eight-fight win-streak and currently holds the No. 3 spot in the UFC welterweight rankings. Unfortunately, he’s currently without a dance partner, as everyone else in the division’s top-5 is occupied with other challenges.
Diego Sanchez pays tribute to former opponent Ricardo Lamas following his retirement from MMA
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2020
UFC veteran Diego Sanchez has paid tribute to former opponent Ricardo Lamas following the latter’s retirement from mixed martial arts. After a strong featherweight career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and three years as a lightweight prior to that, the 38-year-old Lamas announced that he will be hanging up his gloves with a professional record of 20 wins and eight losses.
Report | Charles Oliveira out of October 3 UFC Fight with Beneil Dariush
Natasha Hooper - September 8, 2020
Charles Oliveira will no longer fight Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night on October 3. The surging contender, Oliveira, has amassed a seven-fight win streak with notable wins over Jim Miller, Clay Guida and Kevin Lee. He was expected to fight Dariush on Yas Island next month, but his opponent confirmed that the grappling ace is now out of the race.
Dan Hardy the latest in a plethora of UFC fighters to show interest in Nick Diaz bout
Andrew Whitelaw - September 7, 2020
The news of an improbable Octagon return for Nick Diaz has sparked a wave of interest from fans and fighters alike with Dan Hardy the latest to express an interest in welcoming the 37-year-old back to the UFC. With social media abuzz with potential match-ups for the Stockton native, Hardy threw his hat into the ring by tweeting, ‘sounds like a good scrap.’
UFC legend Diego Sanchez reveals his favorite MMA fighter
Andrew Whitelaw - September 7, 2020
Diego Sanchez has long-been one of the most fascinating fighters in Mixed Martial Arts. The 38-year-old is now coming to the end of his career, and revealed that his favorite fighter is lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. He tweeted his support for the Russian, and said,
Nate Diaz slams Leon Edwards and takes a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov: "You guys are in last place now"
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2020
Nate Diaz is not a fan of Leon Edwards or Khabib Nurmagomedov and he made that clear on social media. Diaz and Nurmagomedov have had a feud for quite some time and Diaz even slapped Nurmagomedov backstage at an event. Yet, this feud with Edwards only came up when the Englishman took a shot at the welterweight division and Jorge Masvidal.
Darren Till states his case to be Nick Diaz’s return fight
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2020
Darren Till is looking to welcome Nick Diaz back to the Octagon. On Sunday, Diaz’s manager said his client is ‘100 percent’ going to fight again and even did a test cut to see how it would go. Immediately, it caught the fan’s attention and people started to matchmake fights like Nick Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal or Robbie Lawler.
Paige VanZant says she feels "absolutely terrible" and wonders if she has COVID-19: "We are officially sick"
Adam Martin - September 7, 2020
Paige VanZant said in a new video posted to her social media that she feels “absolutely terrible” and wonders if she may have COVID-19. VanZant, a long-time women’s strawweight and flyweight in the UFC, recently signed a big-money contract to join Bare Knuckle FC (BKFC). On Sunday, VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford revealed that he has been infected with COVID-19 and has tested positive twice for the coronavirus. Unfortunately, it appears that VanZant may have also caught the virus.
Stephen Thompson offers to welcome Nick Diaz back to the Octagon
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
Stephen Thompson is down to welcome former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz back to the Octagon. Diaz has reportedly undergone a test weight cut and is plotting a comeback in 2021. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani shared this exciting news on Sunday evening.
What's next for Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai after UFC Vegas 9?
Cole Shelton - September 7, 2020
In the main event of UFC Vegas 9, Alistair Overeem was looking to extend his winning streak to two and continue his last climb up to a title shot. It was the first time Augusto Sakai was headlining a UFC show and in the lead-up, the consensus was if the fight went late it would be Overeem getting his hand raised. That is exactly what happened as Sakai had success early but the veteran turned to his wrestling and got a fifth-round TKO win.
Former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas officially announces retirement
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
Former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas has officially announced his retirement. Lamas teased his potential retirement from competition after his decision win over short-notice replacement opponent Bill Algeo late last month. On Monday, the former UFC featherweight title challenger made it official, and explained how a missing rosary helped him make his decision.
UFC Vegas 10: “Waterson vs. Hill” Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2020
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to our screens once again this weekend for UFC Vegas 10: Waterson vs. Hill. Event: UFC Vegas 10: Waterson vs. Hill Date: Saturday, 12th September 2020 Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada Broadcast: ESPN+ (5pm/8pm EST)
Ben Askren reacts to Nick Diaz comeback news
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
Former ONE Championship and Bellator welterweight titleholder Ben Askren has chimed in on the news that Nick Diaz is plotting a comeback. Diaz, the former Strikeforce welterweight champ and a former UFC welterweight title challenger, has reportedly undergone a test weight cut and is plotting a comeback in 2021. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani shared this exciting news on Sunday evening.
Mike Tyson tells Joe Rogan he finds fighting "orgasmic"
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson recently told UFC commentator Joe Rogan that he finds training and fighting to be “orgasmic.” Tyson, who is gearing up for an eight-round, heavyweight exhibition fight with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr., was a guest on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Kamaru Usman sees Covington fight as "best and possibly the worst case scenario for Tyron Woodley"
Tom Taylor - September 7, 2020
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has shared some interesting insights on the upcoming fight between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley. Usman holds victories over both men. He beat Woodley in early 2019 to win the welterweight title, then defended the belt against Covington in late 2019.
Kamaru Usman shares high praise for UFC Vegas 9 winner Michel Pereira
Natasha Hooper - September 7, 2020
Kamaru Usman praised Michel Pereira for his performance at UFC Vegas 9. The UFC welterweight champion was paying close attention to the action in Las Vegas, which took place on Saturday. Usman was on analyst duties for the ESPN+ broadcast, which is when he commended Pereira on his submission victory against Zelim Imadaev.