MMA News
Report | Nate Diaz has contract extended by the UFC
Susan Cox - December 14, 2021
UFC star Nate Diaz will reportedly be sticking around after having his current contract extended by Dana White and company. That news come from MMA Journalist Ariel Helwani who reported the following news via a post on his Substack page.
Tyron Woodley explains why he didn’t go for the kill after hurting Jake Paul in their first fight
Susan Cox - December 14, 2021
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley knows he came close to finishing Jake Paul in their first encounter back in August. Woodley (0-1) and Paul (4-0) are set to rematch on December 18th, this after their first bout ended in a controversial split decision win for the YouTuber.
Henry Cejudo responds to callout from former opponent Dominick Cruz
Susan Cox - December 14, 2021
Henry Cejudo has responded after receiving a callout from his former opponent Dominick Cruz. Cejudo (16-2 MMA) and Cruz (24-3 MMA) previously collided at UFC 249 in May of 2020, with ‘Triple C’ successfully defending his bantamweight crown by way of a second round TKO.
Conor McGregor responds to diss from Islam Makhachev
Susan Cox - December 14, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was clearly not happy about Islam Makhachev weighing in on his title aspirations. McGregor (22-6 MMA) took to Twitter on Monday afternoon where he posed the question: “So what date am I fighting (Charles) Oliveira?”
Julianna Pena shoots down claims that Amanda Nunes quit at UFC 269: “She didn’t quit, she was getting choked”
Harry Kettle - December 14, 2021
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena disagrees with those who say Amanda Nunes quit at UFC 269 last weekend. In one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history, Julianna Pena submitted Amanda Nunes on Saturday night to break the incredible winning streak of “The Lioness”. The victory was hailed by many as being one of the best moments of the year for the UFC and beyond that, the resilience of Pena was also heavily praised.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 62 with Chris Daukaus, Stephen Thompson, Diego Ferreira, and Andre Ewell
Cole Shelton - December 14, 2021
The 62nd episode and final episode of 2021 of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 45. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and seventh-ranked UFC heavyweight, Chris Daukaus (2:19). Next, fifth-ranked UFC welterweight, Stephen Thompson (20:24) joins the show. 12th-ranked lightweight, Diego Ferreira (37:08) then comes on. UFC featherweight, Andre Ewell (50:39) closes out the program.
Colby Covington wasn’t surprised to see Dustin Poirier “quit” and “leave his neck open” at UFC 269
Harry Kettle - December 14, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has said he wasn’t surprised to see Dustin Poirier “quit” at UFC 269. Back in the day, Colby Covington and Dustin Poirier were teammates and friends during their time together at American Top Team. Alas, as the years have gone on their relationship has somewhat soured, with Covington throwing a parade of shots towards Poirier which has prompted various responses from “The Diamond”.
Israel Adesanya erupts while watching Kai Kara-France knock out Cody Garbrandt (Video)
Harry Kettle - December 14, 2021
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has posted his insane video reaction to Kai Kara-France knocking Cody Garbrandt out at UFC 269. Last Saturday night, Kai Kara-France put his name on the map in a big way by spoiling Cody Garbrandt’s big flyweight debut. It was supposed to be a moment of rejuvenation for the former bantamweight king but instead, Kara-France put a first round beating on him before Herb Dean stepped in and put an end to proceedings.
Julianna Pena 'would love' rematch with Valentina Shevchenko at flyweight
Drake Riggs - December 13, 2021
Julianna Pena hopes to topple another all-time great after defeating Amanda Nunes at UFC 269. Nunes went unbeaten for six years and 12 fights until meeting Pena this past Saturday night. For Pena, however, she’d tasted defeat as recently as October 2020 when faced with former featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie. Before that, Pena’s most recent loss came in 2017 against a currently dominant flyweight queen, Valentina Shevchenko.
Chael Sonnen claims Amanda Nunes 'quit' against Julianna Pena at UFC 269, says loss was '100 percent mental'
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2021
Chael Sonnen believes Amanda Nunes quit against Julianna Pena at UFC 269. In the lead-up to UFC 269, Sonnen was one of the few analysts that were picking Pena to pull off the massive upset against Nunes. Many expected the Brazilian to run through Pena and in the first round it was looking like it would be that way.
Kevin Lee to sign with Eagle Fighting Championship, reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2021
Kevin Lee has found a new home. Lee was recently shockingly released by the UFC at the end of November and many were eager to see where he would sign. Although many thought he would sign with PFL or Bellator, Khabib Nurmagomeodv has revealed Lee is close to signing with his promotion, Eagle Fighting Championship and it will be official in a few days.
Amanda Nunes says she 'undoubtedly accepts the rematch' against Julianna Pena but needs a 'little time to get my s**t together'
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2021
Amanda Nunes says she will be fighting Julianna Pena next time out. In the co-main event of UFC 269, Nunes was fighting at bantamweight for the first time in two years as she was set to defend her belt against Pena. In the lead-up to the fight, not many fans were giving Pena much of a chance but in the end, it was the challenger pulling off a massive upset by submitting Nunes in the second to become the new champ.
Conor McGregor calls for lightweight title fight against Charles Oliveira
Susan Cox - December 13, 2021
Conor McGregor has his sights set on a lightweight title fight with Charles Oliveira for his Octagon return. McGregor (22-6 MMA) has been on the sidelines ever since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Dustin Poirier releases statement following UFC 269 loss to Charles Oliveira
Susan Cox - December 13, 2021
Dustin Poirier has released a statement following his third round submission loss to Charles Oliveira at Saturday night’s UFC 269 event. Poirier (28-7 MMA) and Oliveira (32-8 MMA) collided in the headliner of last weekend’s pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena.
UFC 270: ‘Ngannou vs. Gane’ Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - December 13, 2021
The Octagon returns to Anaheim on January 22 for UFC 270, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane. The former training partners, Ngannou (16-3 MMA) and Gane (10-0 MMA), will meet in a highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout.
Dominick Cruz open to Jose Aldo fight, but wants rematch with ‘little dork’ Henry Cejudo
Susan Cox - December 13, 2021
Dominick Cruz is open to fighting Jose Aldo next, but would love a rematch with ‘little dork’ Henry Cejudo. Cruz (24-3 MMA), the promotions former bantamweight champion, returned to the Octagon at Saturday’s UFC 269 event opposite Pedro Munhoz.
‘Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2021
This Saturday night, Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will meet inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch. On August 29 of this year, Jake Paul beat Tyron Woodley via split decision to maintain his unbeaten pro boxing record at the expense of the former UFC welterweight champion. On December 18, he was initially scheduled to take on Tommy Fury down in Tampa, Florida.
Dana White on Sean O’Malley’s first round finish at UFC 269: “Looks like we’re going to have to pay him”
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2021
UFC president Dana White has admitted the promotion will have to give Sean O’Malley a bump in pay after his win at UFC 269. On Saturday night, Sean O’Malley made a real statement by finishing Raulian Paiva in the first round of their bantamweight showdown. It took “Suga” up to 15-1 and ensured that he will, in all likelihood, take on a ranked opponent in his next outing.