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Jon Jones vows to leave alcohol in his past forever following latest arrest
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2021
Jon Jones has posted a video of him working out on his Instagram story with several messages on the video. It’s the first time Jones has posted or said anything since his release on Friday. On Friday morning in Las Vegas, just hours after he was being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his fight against Alexander Gustafsson, Jones was arrested. The news surprised many, due to the fact just hours before, Jones said he’s staying out of trouble and was preparing for his move to heavyweight. However, he was charged with misdemeanor battery domestic violence and felony injuring and tampering with a vehicle. The news was disappointing for many and now “Bones” has opened up on it.
Jake Paul releases cringey video responding to Tyron Woodley getting the 'I love Jake Paul' tattoo
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2021
Jake Paul has released a cringy video responding to Tyron Woodley finally getting the I love Jake Paul tattoo. In the lead-up to their boxing match, they agreed that the loser of the fight would get a tattoo. Yet, in the ring, Paul said if Woodley got the tattoo he would get the rematch, but time passed. Yet, finally, the former UFC welterweight champ got it, and the YouTuber mocked him in a YouTube video.
Israel Adesanya blasts Jon Jones after recent arrest: 'He’s gonna f**k up again, he can’t help it'
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2021
Israel Adesanya has taken a shot at Jon Jones after his recent arrest. On Friday morning in Las Vegas, just hours after he was being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his fight against Alexander Gustafsson, Jones was arrested. The news surprised many, due to the fact just hours before, Jones said he’s staying out of trouble and was preparing for his move to heavyweight. However, he was charged with misdemeanor battery domestic violence and felony injuring and tampering with a vehicle. For Adesanya, he says he wasn’t surprised to hear the news of “Bones” being arrested.
Petr Yan vs. Cory Sandhagen for interim bantamweight title set for UFC 267
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2021
Petr Yan will be remaining on UFC 267 and he will still be fighting for UFC gold. Yan was supposed to rematch Aljamain Sterling in a highly-anticipated fight, however, on Saturday it was revealed the champ was out of the fight due to lingering issues with his neck. To no surprise, the Russian blasted Sterling for pulling out of the fight.
Israel Adesanya goes crazy during Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega fight (Video)
Adam D Martin - September 28, 2021
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya went crazy during the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega featherweight title fight at UFC 266. Adesanya was clearly very impressed by what he saw between Volkanovski and Ortega at UFC 266. The UFC middleweight champ freaked out during the fight and he even took a video of his reaction for the fans to watch. Take a look at Adesanya’s reaction below.
Mark Hunt reacts after scoring court win against the UFC and Dana White
Adam D Martin - September 28, 2021
Former UFC heavyweight title contender Mark Hunt reacted after scoring a court win against the UFC and its president Dana White. Hunt alleged that the UFC and White knew that Brock Lesnar took performance-enhancing drugs before his return to the Octagon at UFC 200 in July 2016, a fight that Lesnar won via unanimous decision. Following the fight, Lesnar tested positive for PEDs and the result of the fight was overturned to a No Contest. Hunt, however, continued to go after the UFC legally for putting him in the cage with a fighter who he says the UFC knew was using PEDs. Hunt filed a lawsuit against the UFC soon after, but the majority of his claims were thrown out in court in 2019. However, the appeals court reopened the case last week.
Johnny Walker confident he'll finish Thiago Santos in his first UFC main event: 'It's going to be fireworks'
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2021
Johnny Walker is glad to finally be headlining a UFC show. Walker is a fan-favorite and many have thought he would be a top-five contender for years to come. He knows gets his opportunity in the main event of UFC Vegas 38 against Thiago Santos, and for Walker, he’s ecstatic to be heading a card.
Henry Cejudo confident he can finish Alexander Volkanovski, asks Dana White for 145lbs title shot
Adam D Martin - September 28, 2021
Henry Cejudo is confident he can finish UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, and he asked Dana White for a 145lbs title shot. Volkanovski defended his 145lbs belt against Brian Ortega this past weekend at UFC 266, and Cejudo has been going after the champ ever since on social media. In the past, Cejudo has made it known that he would be willing to move up to featherweight in a bid to become the first three-division champ in UFC history, but up until this point, he hasn’t moved up in weight. However, now that Volkanovski has defended his belt, Cejudo is now begging White to give him the opportunity to move up to featherweight and make history vs. the champ.
Pros react after Tyron Woodley gets his “I love Jake Paul” tattoo
Adam D Martin - September 28, 2021
Checked out how the pros reacted after former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley got his “I love Jake Paul” tattoo on his middle finger. Woodley fought Paul last month in a professional boxing match and he lost a split decision. As part of the fun leading up to the big fight, the loser of the match was supposed to get a tattoo of the winner’s name on their body. However, even though Woodley lost the fight via split decision, he instead used the tattoo as a bargaining chip in order to get the rematch with Paul that he wanted. So he decided to finally get the tattoo this past weekend, and the reaction from the MMA community and even in the boxing community was quite amusing.
Anderson Silva saddened following 'little brother' Jon Jones' recent arrest
Adam D Martin - September 28, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva says he is saddened following his ‘little brother Jon Jones’s recent arrest in Las Vegas. Jones was arrested last week in Las Vegas, hours after being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame “Fight Wing” for his 2013 “Fight of the Year” war against Alexander Gustafsson. Not long after Jones was inducted into the HOF, it was revealed that the MMA legend had been arrested and charged with several offenses, including battery domestic violence. This is far from the first time that Jones has gotten in trouble with the law and, sadly, likely not the last time either. This latest arrest has generated all sorts of reactions from the MMA community, and Silva was one of the fighters who had something to say about Jones.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 52 with Johnny Walker, Jared Gordon, and Joe Solecki
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2021
The 52nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 38. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and the current 10th-ranked light heavyweight, Johnny Walker (1:34). Next, UFC lightweight, Jared Gordon (12:06) joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC lightweight, Joe Solecki (28:53).
Tyron Woodley and Dan Hardy continue to trade nasty shots at one another as rivalry escalates
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2021
Tyron Woodley and Dan Hardy’s social media feud continues as the two former UFC welterweights continue to trade shots. Just a matter of weeks ago we saw Woodley step into the squared circle to take on YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul. While he may have come up short he definitely made some waves in the media with everyone opting to cover the fight – including Dan Hardy for BT Sport.
Nate Diaz dubs older brother Nick "The Goat" following UFC 266
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2021
Nate Diaz still believes his old brother to be “The Goat”, this despite Nick losing his recent rematch with Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) ended a six year hiatus on Saturday when he returned to the Octagon for a middleweight bout with former opponent Robbie Lawler. The pair had originally collided 17 years ago at UFC 47, with the Stockton Slugger emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne announce the arrival of their first child
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2021
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey and former heavyweight Travis Browne announced the birth of their first child on Monday. Rousey (12-2 MMA), a former UFC bantamweight champion and WWE champion, and Browne (18-7-1 MMA), a heavyweight veteran, shared the exciting news on social media.
Israel Adesanya’s coach says Nick Diaz "should never have been in there" at UFC 266: "You can’t do that to someone"
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2021
Israel Adesanya’s coach Eugene Bareman does not believe Nick Diaz should have been fighting in the Octagon at UFC 266. Diaz (26-10 MMA) returned from a six year hiatus this past weekend for a rematch with Robbie Lawler. The pair had first met 17 years ago at UFC 47, with the Stockton Slugger emerging victorious by way of second round knockout.
Derrick Lewis returns in December against rising contender Chris Daukaus
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2021
Derrick Lewis will look to hand Chris Daukaus his first loss inside the Octagon. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who got told by UFC president, Dana White, Lewis will face Daukaus on December 18, which will be a Fight Night card. It’s uncertain if it will be the main event or will just be a three-round fight on the main card.
Tyron Woodley slams Dan Hardy for commenting on his Jake Paul tattoo: "You can't get cleared to thumb wrestle"
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2021
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley was not happy to see Dan Hardy commenting on his new ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo. Woodley (19-7-1 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) squared off with Paul (4-0 Boxing) on August 29 in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to their highly anticipated contest, the pair had made a bet that if the former UFC champion lost to the YouTuber, he would have to get a ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo.
Israel Adesanya's coach says Derek Brunson not Robert Whittaker is next for the middleweight champ
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2021
Israel Adesanya vs. Derek Brunson 2 will likely be next, Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman revealed. After Brunson submitted Darren Till in September, he called for a title shot against Adesanya. However, many assumed Adesanya’s next fight would be against Whittaker, which Dana White hinted at the fight being in January or February next year.