UFC News
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 211 with Terrance McKinney
Cole Shelton - December 2, 2025
The 211th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 323. We’re joined by UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney (1:08) to preview his exciting UFC 323 scrap.
Brandon Moreno believes title shot is undeniable if he wins at UFC 323
Harry Kettle - December 2, 2025
Former UFC champion Brandon Moreno believes he deserves another shot at flyweight gold if he defeats Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323. For the longest time now, Brandon Moreno has been a pretty consistent figure in the UFC’s flyweight division. In addition to being a two-time world champion, he has also been in there against some of the best flyweights that we’ve ever seen in the promotion.
Merab Dvalishvili is a more interesting grappler than Islam Makhachev, says Dominick Cruz
Harry Kettle - December 2, 2025
UFC legend Dominick Cruz has explained why he prefers Merab Dvalishvili’s grappling to Islam Makhachev’s grappling. For the longest time now, Merab Dvalishvili has been seen as one of the best bantamweights on the planet. On the flip side, Islam Makhachev is considered by many to be the pound for pound best fighter in all of mixed martial arts right now.
Kayla Harrison isn't bothered about not being the main event at UFC 324
Harry Kettle - December 2, 2025
Kayla Harrison isn’t too bothered that her superfight against Amanda Nunes isn’t the main event fight at UFC 324. In the co-main event of UFC 324 next month, Kayla Harrison will defend her UFC women’s bantamweight championship against the returning Amanda Nunes. As we know, Nunes is widely considered to be the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time – whereas Kayla is trying to work her way up to that level.
Alexandre Pantoja would have fought Sean O'Malley at 135 pounds "but with Merab it's different"
Dylan Bowker - December 1, 2025
Alexandre Pantoja would have been open to attempting a path to becoming a two-division UFC champion if Sean O’Malley held bantamweight gold, but the current titleholder at 135 pounds gives him some pause. That combatant in question is Merab Dvalishvili, who beat the aforementioned O’Malley twice. The Georgian will also defend his title the same night that Pantoja will. The Brazilian standout will look to retain his flyweight crown against the surging Joshua Van while Dvalishvili will defend his bantamweight belt against former UFC kingpin at 135 pounds, Petr Yan in a rematch set for UFC 323 on December 6th.
'Her shadow won!'...Cris Cyborg slams Ronda Rousey's rumored comeback against Katie Taylor
Curtis Calhoun - December 1, 2025
MMA legend and rising boxing star Cris Cyborg doesn’t think highly of Ronda Rousey’s chances in a fight against Katie Taylor. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey could potentially be on her way back to combat sports in a boxing match against one of the pound-for-pound greats.
Belal Muhammad blames Ian Machado Garry's repeated eye pokes for UFC Qatar loss
Curtis Calhoun - December 1, 2025
Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad didn’t hold back on Ian Machado Garry in his first in-depth remarks since UFC Qatar. UFC welterweight contenders Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry clashed in a pivotal matchup in the division at UFC Qatar last month. Garry squeaked out a unanimous decision victory to hand Muhammad his second-straight defeat in the Octagon.
Lerone Murphy 'fell out of love' with fighting after Diego Lopes title shot news
Curtis Calhoun - December 1, 2025
UFC featherweight contender Lerone Murphy shared a brutally honest reaction to the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 announcement. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, less than a year since returning to the throne, will defend the belt against the man he opposed in his title-winning performance. Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, who lost to Volkanovski earlier this year at UFC 314, headline an intriguing card at UFC 324.
Kayla Harrison admits she's 'not convinced' Amanda Nunes will make weight at UFC 324
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2025
Kayla Harrison isn’t sure her fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 will even happen. Nunes is set to return to the UFC to take on Harrison in the co-main event of UFC 324 on January 24. Harrison is defending her bantamweight title for the first time and will be taking on the former champ.
Charles Oliveira cautions Justin Gaethje to fix one big flaw ahead of Paddy Pimblett title clash
Curtis Calhoun - December 1, 2025
Justin Gaethje’s former rival Charles Oliveira believes his former foe has to patch up one significant weakness before UFC 324. Less than a year after Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title win, the UFC will put an interim belt on the line next month at UFC 324. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, who both made strong cases to face Topuria, will fight for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 amidst Topuria’s indefinite absence due to personal reasons.
Former UFC star labels Tom Aspinall 'whiny' after labeling Ciryl Gane a cheater after UFC 321 controversy
Curtis Calhoun - December 1, 2025
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s recent remarks about Ciryl Gane have received mixed reactions from the fighting community. UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed title defense ended disastrously after he was accidentally poked in both eyes by UFC 321 foe Ciryl Gane. Just minutes into their fight, Aspinall vs. Gane was ruled a no-contest after Aspinall was unable to continue competing due to vision issues.
Joshua Van shares bold prediction for his UFC 323 title fight against Alexandre Pantoja
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2025
Joshua Van has a bold prediction for his UFC 323 title fight against Alexandre Pantoja on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Van is set to take on Pantoja for the flyweight belt in the co-main event in the final pay-per-view card of the year. Heading into the bout, Van is a +200 underdog while Pantoja is a -265 favorite on FanDuel.