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Max Holloway goes off on Ariel Helwani for trying to "start s***" with him and Jorge Masvidal
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2026
UFC legend Max Holloway has gone off on MMA journalist Ariel Helwani regarding recent comments regarding Jorge Masvidal. At UFC 326, Max Holloway will go head to head with Charles Oliveira as he prepares to defend the BMF title. ‘Blessed’ has certainly made the title his own, knocking out Justin Gaethje to win it prior to successfully defending it against Dustin Poirier in his retirement fight. Now, he will hope to add to his already incredible legacy against Oliveira.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 213 with Modestas Bukauskas and Adam Fugitt
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2026
The 213th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 324. We’re first joined by UFC light heavyweight contender Modestas Bukauskas (0:48). We close things out by chatting with UFC welterweight Adam Fugitt (15:20).
Jorge Masvidal hits back at Max Holloway after calling BMF belt a 'laughing stock' before he won it
Curtis Calhoun - January 19, 2026
Inaugural BMF champion Jorge Masvidal didn’t take kindly to Max Holloway’s recent remarks about past BMF titleholders. BMF champion Max Holloway raised eyebrows in recent remarks he made about the history of the belt he holds.
Dricus du Plessis' coach warns Khamzat Chimaev he'll get 'f---- up' in rematch as he scolds new champion's 'unwillingness to fight'
Curtis Calhoun - January 19, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’ previous praise of Khamzat Chimaev didn’t last long after their UFC 319 title fight. Dricus du Plessis was one of several reigning UFC titleholders to lose their belts in 2025.
UFC legend questions Bo Nickal's ego after first career loss and RAF 5 fallout
Curtis Calhoun - January 19, 2026
UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal’s recent withdrawal from Real American Freestyle 5 has one legendary combatant extremely concerned. Bo Nickal has had an eventful last year in combat sports.
Dan Hooker defends low blow taunt towards Paddy Pimblett after invoking UFC 324 star's late friend into trash talk
Curtis Calhoun - January 19, 2026
The ongoing feud between UFC lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett is becoming one of the most personal beefs in the sport. Just days away from the biggest fight of his career at UFC 324, UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett is ramping up a feud with another top contender not named Justin Gaethje.
Paddy Pimblett shares bold prediction for UFC 324 interim title fight against Justin Gaethje
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2026
Paddy Pimblett expects to make a statement against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Pimblett is set to headline UFC 324 on Saturday for the interim lightweight title. It’s an intriguing fight, and heading into the bout, ‘The Baddy’ has full confidence he will be able to not just beat Gaethje but will finish him.
Jorge Masvidal drops intriguing comment on potential White House fight against Conor McGregor
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2026
Jorge Masvidal could soon be making his return to the Octagon. Masvidal last fought in the UFC back in April of 2023 when he dropped a decision to Gilbert Burns. The loss was his fourth-straight, and he announced his retirement after the fight.
UFC 324 | Pro fighters make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett interim title fight
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2026
The UFC is set for its first event of 2026 as a stacked UFC 324 card takes place on Saturday, January 24. In the main event of UFC 324, an interim lightweight title is up for grabs as Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett. Heading into the bout, Gaethje is a +186 underdog while ‘The Baddy’ is a -245 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get the predictions for the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324. The pros slightly lean towards Pimblett getting the job done and becoming the interim lightweight title.
Matt Damon recounts awkward encounter with former UFC champion
BJ Penn Staff - January 18, 2026
As MMA continues to enter the mainstream, more and more UFC fighters are interacting with major Hollywood stars. Sometimes, that leads to cool crossovers that nobody ever excpected. Other times, things can get a little awkward. You know, like when Conor McGregor almost fought rapper MGK at some award show a few years back.
Jon Jones tells Alex Pereira to 'be careful' as rumors of UFC White House fight swirl
BJ Penn Staff - January 18, 2026
Jon Jones has a simple message for his UFC rival Alex Pereira: “be careful what you wish for.” Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion. He also previously held middleweight gold. Jones, on the other hand, is a former heavyweight and light heavyweight champ. Despite the fact that Jones retired after a 2024 victory over Stipe Miocic, he and Pereira have recently been linked to a massive fight at the upcoming UFC White House event. The event, slated for Jan. 14, is a celebration of Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and America’s 250th. It is expected to be one of the biggest in UFC history.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan nearly filmed podcast on top of Egyptian pyramid
BJ Penn Staff - January 17, 2026
Joe Rogan is one of the most recognizable figures associated with the UFC, having called some of the biggest fights in MMA history. When Rogan isn’t calling the fights from Octagon side, he can usually be found working on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which ranks among the biggest podcasts in the world.