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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.
Chael Sonnen applauds “perfect” welterweight Colby Covington for his callout of Israel Adesanya
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has applauded Colby Covington for his recent callout of UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. It’s become pretty common for high-level UFC fighters to either tease moving weight classes or outright do it. Sometimes it goes well and sometimes it doesn’t, but it always creates some real intrigue – mainly because it has the potential to completely change what we knew about their fight style and career path.
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.
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.
Terrance McKinney says UFC needs to put him "with a ranked opponent before one of these guys gets hurt" after victory over Fares Ziam
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022
Terrance McKinney hopes he can get a ranked opponent next. McKinney made good of his second UFC fight as he submitted Fares Ziam in the first round at UFC Vegas 49. In his debut, he knocked out Matt Frevola in seven seconds and he says this fight was all about proving it wasn’t a fluke.
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.
Sam Alvey announces UFC is giving him one more fight: "UFC didn't cut me"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022
Sam Alvey is getting one more fight. Alvey, who is 0-7-1 in his last eight UFC fights, announced on his YouTube channel that the UFC is giving him one more fight. He has one fight left on his deal and the promotion said they enjoy working with him so they are letting him fight out that agreement.
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:
Rafael Fiziev out of UFC 272 co-main event against Rafael dos Anjos, replacement opponent sought-after
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022
Rafael Fiziev has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 272 co-main event fight against Rafael dos Anjos. On Monday, dos Anjos appeared on The MMA Hour and hinted he heard Fiziev may be out of the fight. He did not know the exact reason but shortly thereafter, Fiziev’s manager texted Ariel Helwani who confirmed the 11th-ranked lightweight was out of the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19. Rafael Fiziev later confirmed the news on social media.
What's next for Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green after UFC Vegas 49?
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 49, a pivotal lightweight bout headlined the card as Islam Makhachev took on Bobby Green. Makhachev entered the fight coming off a first-round submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC 267 in October. He went 3-0 in 2021 with submission wins over Thiago Moises and Drew Dober as well. Green, meanwhile, stepped up on 10 days’ notice after Beneil Dariush was forced out of the bout, marking his second fight in just 14 days.
Conor McGregor's bodyguard explains how ‘Notorious’ turned himself into a billionaire: “He’s a phenomenal actor and he's a genius”
Susan Cox - February 28, 2022
Connor McGregor, 33, is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion. McGregor (22-6 MMA) last fought Dustin Poirier (28-7 MMA) at UFC 264 in July 2021, losing by TKO in the first round. Mitchell Atkinson, Connor McGregor’s bodyguard has revealed that the fighter has a very different persona on camera vs off camera. Speaking about ‘Notorious’ he explained that his persona on camera is much different that his own personality off camera.
Jorge Masvidal claims Colby Covington was confronted by a bunch of Russian fighters at ATT for talking smack about Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has claimed that rival Colby Covington was once confronted by a group of Russian fighters due to comments he made about Khabib Nurmagomedov. This Saturday night at UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will finally settle their differences in a mouth-watering welterweight main event. Both men are coming off the back of championship defeats to Kamaru Usman which, in itself, should serve as all the motivation they need to bounce back and make a statement in Las Vegas.
Islam Makhachev opens as a massive favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2022
Islam Makhachev has opened as a sizeable favorite over both Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje for potential fights. Oliveira is set to defend his lightweight strap against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274 on May 7. It’s a fascinating fight and many expect Makhachev will face whoever wins thanks to his TKO victory over Bobby Green on Saturday. Although he would be the challenger, the oddsmakers believe Makhachev beats both of them with ease.
Curtis Blaydes vouches for Francis Ngannou: "I don’t see a real reason why he shouldn’t be allowed to box"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2022
Curtis Blaydes thinks the UFC should allow Francis Ngannou to box. Ngannou and the UFC have been at odds as of late. “The Predator” is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, who recently competed in the final fight of his deal. With that said, the champion’s clause is now in effect but Ngannou seems content with sitting on the sidelines unless he’s given a satisfactory offer.
Islam Makhachev shared some harsh words for Conor McGregor after dominating Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2022
Islam Makhachev has dismissed Conor McGregor being a potential threat to his run. Makhachev is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He extended the streak with his first-round TKO victory over Bobby Green. Many believe Makhachev is now destined to challenge the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje.