UFC News
Aljamain Sterling discusses TJ Dillashaw’s decision to fight injured at UFC 280: “It’s a testament to his arrogance”
Susan Cox - November 2, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has discussed T.J. Dillashaw’s decision to fight injured at UFC 280. It was on Saturday, October 22nd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, that Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) met up with T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) in the co-main bantamweight event. ‘Funk Master’ won the fight and the title that night.
Anthony Smith believes Jake Paul did the Nate Diaz - Anderson Silva thing backwards: “You also have to be able to convince people that there’s an opportunity for Jake Paul to lose”
Susan Cox - November 2, 2022
Anthony Smith believes Jake Paul did the Nate Diaz – Anderson Silva thing backwards. Smith has had no shortage of words for Jake Paul preceding and following his recent boxing match and win over Anderson Silva. It was Paul vs Silva last Saturday, October 29th at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Paul took his unblemished record to 6-0, 4 of those wins via knockout.
Nate Diaz responds after Michael Bisping suggests he would lose boxing match to Jake Paul
Susan Cox - November 2, 2022
Nate Diaz is responding after Michael Bisping suggested he would lose in a boxing match with Jake Paul. After defeating Anderson Silva this past Saturday night, Jake Paul called out Nate Diaz to meet him in the boxing ring next.
UFC announces main card lineup for UFC 281: ‘Adesanya vs. Pereira’
Harry Kettle - November 2, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the full main card for UFC 281, headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira. Next weekend, the UFC returns to Madison Square Garden for a blockbuster PPV event.
Grant Dawson reveals six fighters turned him down before taking short notice bout against Mark Madsen, vows to finish him and get ranked
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
Grant Dawson has had a hard time getting a fight. Dawson hasn’t fought since April when he submitted Jared Gordon. Since then, he revealed he was offered six opponents with some of the names being Dan Hooker, Rafael dos Anjos, Damir Ismagulov, and Gregor Gillespie, but all six turned him down. Although some got different fights, Dawson says it is frustrating waiting on the sidelines.
Sean O'Malley claims Henry Cejudo is only coming back for money: "I heard from someone close to Henry that's he got like $37 in the bank"
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo is only ending his retirement because he’s broke. Cejudo retired following his TKO win over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. It marked the first title defense of his bantamweight title but also his final Octagon appearance. When he retired, many thought he would eventually come back, but ‘Triple C’ appeared set on his retirement. That was until recently, as the former Olympian re-entered the USADA testing pool.
Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones has miscalculated his return by not creating storyline in time away from the UFC: "Nothing has changed in three years"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes that former UFC champion Jon Jones has done himself a bit of a disservice. ‘Bones’ has been out of action since his win over Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in February 2020. Following that victory, Jones decided to relinquish his light-heavyweight title due to a pay dispute with the UFC. Soon thereafter, he announced a move to heavyweight.
Beneil Dariush decides against waiting for UFC title shot, calls for bouts with Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Rafael Fiziev, and Charles Oliveira: "I just want to fight"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is just ready to be active. The Iranian fighter is fresh off his clash with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 last month. The fight was an important one for Dariush, as he hadn’t competed since his win over Tony Ferguson last May. Despite the time away, he didn’t miss a beat.
Kamaru Usman claims Leon Edwards "knows" that he's still the best welterweight in the UFC: "I’m still a champion in my head"
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
Kamaru Usman says he’s still the best welterweight in the UFC and he thinks Leon Edwards knows it. Usman was hailed as one of the best – and perhaps the best welterweight ever heading into his UFC 278 title defense against Edwards. Through four rounds, he was cruising to a win. Yet, Edwards landed a head kick KO in the final minute to become the new champ.
Cris Cyborg explains why she takes issue with fans calling Amanda Nunes the GOAT of women’s MMA
Susan Cox - November 1, 2022
Cris Cyborg is explaining why she takes issue with fans calling Amanda Nunes the GOAT of women’s MMA. Amanda Nunes (22-5 MMA), currently holds both the UFC featherweight and bantamweight titles. Nunes most recently avenged her loss to Julianna Peña (11-5 MMA) and reclaimed her bantamweight belt at UFC 277 this past July.
Frankie Edgar explains why he’s hanging up his gloves after UFC 281: “I hate saying it but I’ve got to say it”
Susan Cox - November 1, 2022
Frankie Edgar is explaining why he’s decided to hang up his gloves after UFC 281. UFC 281 takes place on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Sean O’Malley believes potential rematch with Chito Vera is the biggest fight in the division: “It’s bigger than me vs Aljo numbers wise”
Susan Cox - November 1, 2022
Sean O’Malley believes a potential rematch with Chito Vera is the biggest fight in the division. O’Malley (16-1 MMA), after defeating Petr Yan (16-4 MMA) at UFC 280, is now the current number 1 ranked bantamweight in the UFC.
Aljamain Sterling plans lengthy hiatus following UFC 280 title defense: “I don’t have the desire, nor the motivation to go through another training camp like that”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has revealed that he may not return to the Octagon until June 2023 after his win at UFC 280 last month. A few weeks back in the co-main event of UFC 280, Aljamain Sterling made a statement. He defeated TJ Dillashaw via ground and pound, and although he did so thanks to a shoulder injury sustained by Dillashaw, ‘Funk Master’ executed his part of the assignment perfectly.
Darren Till shares photos of nasty eye injury ahead of slated return at UFC 282
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2022
Darren Till has shared images of a nasty eye injury that he’s sustained in the lead-up to his big return at UFC 282. If there’s one thing we know about Darren Till, it’s that he’s unpredictable.
Robert Whittaker explains why Khamzat Chimaev is a “terrible fight” for Colby Covington
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2022
Rober Whittaker has explained why he thinks Khamzat Chimaev would be a bad fight for Colby Covington. After initially teasing a permanent move up to middleweight, it appears as if Khamzat Chimaev has changed his mind. Now, ‘Borz’ has his sights set on finally claiming the UFC welterweight championship.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 99 with Grant Dawson, Chase Sherman, Mario Bautista, and Johnny Munoz Jr.
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2022
The 99th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 64. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight contender Grant Dawson (1:49). Next, UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman (13:07) comes on. UFC bantamweight Mario Bautista (24:47) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Johnny Munoz Jr. (34:12).
The UFC parts ways with eleven fighters in latest roster purge
Christopher Taylor - October 31, 2022
The UFC has parted ways with eleven more fighters according to recent reports from @UFCRosterWatch on ‘Twitter’. It should also be noted that it has not been confirmed if all of these moves were outright releases or simply contracts which were not renewed.
Sean O'Malley explains how UFC 280 knee might have sent Petr Yan to "ONE FC or Bellator"
Andrew Whitelaw - October 31, 2022
Sean O’Malley rewatched his highly-discussed bout with Petr Yan at UFC 280 and believes his knee in the third round might have concluded the Russian’s UFC tenure. ‘Sugar’ was awarded the split decision with many fighters and pundits disagreeing with the judges’ verdict. The new #1 contender at bantamweight believes he won. He was on the MMA Hour this week, where he described how he’s a threat to anyone and “dangerous” in the first round, before adding,