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Dustin Poirier takes issue with Joe Rogan’s commentary from UFC 299: “I can’t believe he said that”
Susan Cox - March 12, 2024
Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is taking issue with Joe Rogan’s commentary from UFC 299. UFC 299 took place last Saturday and saw Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) vs. Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) in a lightweight bout. It was to be ‘The Diamond’ winning with a brutal knockout of Saint-Denis at 2:32 of round 2.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Sean O’Malley’s “ridiculous” callout of Ilia Topuria at UFC 299
Susan Cox - March 12, 2024
Aljamain Sterling has shared his thoughts on Sean O’Malley’s ‘ridiculous’ callout of Ilia Topuria at UFC 299. Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA), in his first title defense this past Saturday, March 9th at UFC 299, defeated Marlon Vera (21-9 MMA) by unanimous decision, avenging the lone loss of his career.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 157 with Bryan Battle and Chad Anheliger
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2024
The 157th episode of Just Scrap Radio with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 88. We’re first joined by UFC welterweight Bryan Battle (1:07). Next, UFC bantamweight Chad Anheliger (13:47) comes on.
Michael Page weighs in on a potential UFC fight with fellow striker Stephen Thompson: “It could potentially be a boring fight”
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2024
UFC newcomer Michael Page has given his thoughts on a potential future showdown with Stephen Thompson. Last weekend, Michael ‘Venom’ Page made his official UFC debut at UFC 299. He was able to defeat Kevin Holland, and in the end, he did so in fairly convincing fashion. Now, the big question is whether or not he can sustain that momentum and go on a real run in the promotion.
Dustin Poirier reveals he was worried about his “own well being” following KO loss to Justin Gaethje: “I started actually doing therapy after”
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2024
Dustin Poirier has revealed that he was concerned for his mental health following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje. Last weekend, Dustin Poirier got back in the win column in devastating fashion. He knocked out rising lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis, confirming what many already knew – that he’s still an elite force at 155 pounds.
What's next for the stars of UFC 299?
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
The UFC was in Miami, Florida for a stacked UFC 299 card with the men’s bantamweight title was up for grabs. In the main event, Sean O’Malley was looking to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera in a rematch of their 2020 fight. The co-main event saw Dustin Poirier take on rising contender Benoit Saint-Denis.
UFC parts ways with eight fighters
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
The UFC has trimmed its roster as eight fighters have been removed. On Monday evening, X account UFC Roster Tracker which tracks the UFC roster and who has been added and removed – revealed eight fighters have been let go. According to the account, Mike Breeden, Fernie Garcia, Luis Saldana, Denys Bondar, Daniel Lacerda, Mateus Mendonca, Tyson Pedro, and Jamie Pickett have all been removed from the UFC roster.
Sean O'Malley says he’s still shocked Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion: "He's so stupid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Sean O’Malley says he is still stunned Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion due to how dumb he was. Cejudo first won the UFC flyweight title in 2018 as he beat Demetrious Johnson by split decision. He then won the bantamweight title two fights later in 2019 to become a champ-champ to help cement his legacy.
Michael Page reveals UFC shot down original plan for debut walkout: "I had a big plan"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page nearly had a much different entrance on Saturday. Over the weekend, the man known simply as ‘Venom’ finally debuted in the UFC. The longtime Bellator star faced Kevin Holland, in what promised to be a striker’s delight. However, Michael Page wound up dominating ‘Trailblazer’ on the feet. The newly-signed welterweight ultimately handed Holland a unanimous decision defeat.
Sean O'Malley moves on from Ryan Garcia, calls out Floyd Mayweather: "Going straight to the big dog"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is moving on from talk of fighting Ryan Garcia, and moving onto Floyd Mayweather. ‘Sugar’ is fresh off his return to the cage over the weekend in the main event of UFC 299. There, Sean O’Malley faced longtime rival, Marlon Vera, in his first bantamweight title defense. The newly crowned champion largely dominated ‘Chito’, scoring a lopsided decision victory on Saturday night.
VIDEO | Jon Jones hospitalizes fan who asked him to kick him twice
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently hospitalized a fan with really bad decision-making skills. Currently, ‘Bones’ is on the sidelines healing for his next fight. Last March, Jon Jones ventured up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane in a bid for vacant UFC gold after Francis Ngannou left the company. The legendary quickly dispatched of ‘Bon Gamin’, scoring a first-round submission victory.
Dustin Poirier reveals what he told Dana White after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Dustin Poirier sent a stern message to UFC CEO Dana White after he knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 on Saturday. Poirier entered the fight as the underdog and many were writing off the former UFC interim lightweight champ following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje back in July. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success and to begin the second round, the Frenchman had Poirier’s back.