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Conor McGregor reflects on brawl with "unlucky lads" after UFC 229
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
Conor McGregor recently took some time to reflect on his infamous brawl with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team after their UFC 229 fight. McGregor challenged Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title in the UFC 229 main event, in late 2018. He lost that fight via fourth-round submission—but the violence didn’t end when the fight was called off.
Video | UFC star Jorge Masvidal urges Americans to re-elect Donald Trump
Harry Kettle - October 13, 2020
UFC star Jorge Masvidal has encouraged Americans to re-elect Donald Trump in next month’s US Presidential Election. With just three weeks left to go until polling day, the intensity is ramping up as incumbent President Donald Trump attempts to hold his place in the Oval Office, whereas Democratic nominee Joe Biden tries to prove the polls right and win control of the White House.
Daniel Cormier gets into it with Twitter "idiots" over Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2020
Daniel Cormier had a brief skirmish with some fans on Twitter after suggesting we might see a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor rematch soon. Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, took on McGregor in October, 2018, successfully defending his title with a fourth-round submission win. The bout registered as the biggest in UFC history, and there’s been much talk of a rematch between the pair ever since.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 14 with Jan Blachowicz, James Krause, Gillian Robertson & Modestas Bukauskas
Cole Shelton - October 13, 2020
The 14th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Fight Island 6. We’re first joined by the new UFC light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz (2:51). Next, UFC welterweight, James Krause (16:00) comes on. UFC flyweight, Gillian Robertson (29:25) joins the program. Closing out the program is UFC light heavyweight, Modestas Bukauskas (43:09).
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he turned down the opportunity to coach TUF against Conor McGregor
Adam Martin - October 12, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov explained why he turned down the opportunity to coach TUF against Conor McGregor. UFC president Dana White recently revealed that the promotion was hoping to book Nurmagomedov and McGregor to coach against one another on its reincarnation of The Ultimate Fighter. The UFC hasn’t filmed a season of TUF for two years now but the promotion has made it known that it is bringing the reality show back, and White and the UFC matchmakers have been looking for the coaches. Nurmagomedov and McGregor would make for great TV, making it a natural fit for them to be the coaches on the show.
Conor McGregor confirms Dustin Poirier rematch is to help prepare for Manny Pacquiao: "It’s not easy going between both sports"
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Conor McGregor has confirmed that rematching Dustin Poirier is to help him prepare for a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao. McGregor has hinted at a fight with Pacquiao for quite some time, yet recently he has agreed to rematch Poirier. “The Diamond” claimed the Irishman only wanted the fight to help him prepare for his return to boxing against a southpaw in Pacquiao.
Beneil Dariush uses his UFC 248 performance bonus to fund an orphanage in Haiti
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Beneil Dariush put his UFC 248 performance bonus to good use. At UFC 248, Dariush scored an insane KO over Drakkar Klose in what was a wild fight. The knockout got him another performance of the night bonus, which marked the third straight fight he has received a $50k bonus. So, the 31-year-old used the extra earnings to fund an orphanage in Haiti.
Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor rematch is "alive," claims the Irishman wants bout to prepare for Manny Pacquiao
Cole Shelton - October 12, 2020
Dustin Poirier says negotiations are alive for a rematch with Conor McGregor. Recently, McGregor and Poirier have talked about having an exhibition bout. Yet, the fight was then offered by the UFC, and “The Diamond” says the negotiations are alive. The only thing slowing it down is the UFC wanting it to be in 2021.
Mike Perry denies Darren Till's "weak a**" offer for corner spot
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2020
It sounds like we can forget about seeing Darren Till cornering Mike Perry at UFC 255. Perry, one of the more popular fighters in the UFC welterweight division, is set to take on former UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler on the November 21 card. Ahead of the fight, he offered up a spot in his corner—alongside his partner Latory Gonzalez—to the highest bidder. Till was quick to respond to this plan from Perry, offering up $5,000 for a spot in his corner.
Israel Adesanya explains Paulo Costa humping incident, points to homophobia as reason for backlash
Adam Martin - October 12, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya explained the Paulo Costa humping incident, pointing to homophobia as the reason for backlash. Adesanya scored arguably the most impressive knockout win of his MMA career to date when he finished Costa with strikes in their UFC 253 main event. But what everyone was talking about after the fight was not the knockout, but what happened after. Immediately after the referee stepped in and stopped the fight, Adesanya could be seen humping Costa. He then told Costa’s coach Eric Albarracin that he wanted to ejaculate all over him.
Jan Blachowicz on potential Israel Adesanya fight: "It’s gonna be the same like with Rockhold"
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2020
New UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is open to defending his title against the promotion’s middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. If Adesanya does migrate up to light heavyweight, however, Blachowicz sees the move going disastrously.
Cory Sandhagen win sparks Twitter skirmish between Petr Yan, Aljamain Sterling
Tom Taylor - October 12, 2020
Cory Sandhagen’s win over Marlon Moraes sparked a heated Twitter skirmish between bantamweight champ Petr Yan and the division’s top contender, Aljamain Sterling. Sandhagen took on Moraes in a crucial bantamweight contender bout in the main event of UFC Fight Island 5 last Saturday, picking up the win with flashy second-round TKO. With this victory, he rebounded from a submission loss to Sterling, who is expected to get the next crack at the division’s reigning champion, Yan.