UFC News
Jake Shields charged with misdemeanor battery following alleged December attack on Mike Jackson
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2023
UFC veteran Jake Shields has run into legal trouble stemming from his altercation with Mike Jackson. While the former Strikeforce champion has been retired for years, he’s remained active in the MMA community. In fact, Jake Shields has continued to train at the UFC PI due to his friendship with many fellow fighters. Well, that was the case until his altercation with Mike Jackson late last year.
Michael Chandler interested in Nate Diaz if Conor McGregor fight doesn't happen: "Respect the hell out of him"
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Michael Chandler would prefer to fight Nate Diaz if Conor McGregor doesn’t show. ‘Iron Mike’ has been out of action since a clash with Dustin Poirier last November at UFC 281. There, Michael Chandler suffered a third-round submission loss. Since then, he’s been in talks for a longshot fight with Conor McGregor, who has admitted that he would rather fight Nate Diaz instead.
UFC CEO Dana White hopes he can hold Mexican Independence Day event at The Sphere in Las Vegas next year
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023
Dana White has an ideal location for next year’s Mexican Independence Day event. White held Noche UFC last month for Mexican Independence Day and the event took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a massive success and White promised he would hold the Mexican Independence Day event every year goinfg forward.
Michael Chandler expects Conor McGregor fight to be on a "very historic card"
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023
Michael Chandler has an idea of when he will finally fight Conor McGregor. Chandler and McGregor coached TUF against one another earlier this year, and the hope was they would fight before the end of 2023. However, the UFC have now announced the main events for the rest of the year, so when Chandler and McGregor will fight one another is uncertain, especially given the fact that the Irishman is still not in the USADA testing pool.
Tony Ferguson shares the “one part that hurts” about his current six-fight losing skid
Susan Cox - October 4, 2023
Tony Ferguson is sharing the ‘one part that hurts’ about his current six-fight losing skid. Ferguson has recently lost to the likes of Bobby Green, Nate Diaz, Michael Chandler, Beneil Dariush, Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.
Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson discuss the demise of PRIDE FC: “Everybody over there was doing meth”
Susan Cox - October 4, 2023
Former UFC champions Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson are discussing the demise of PRIDE FC. PRIDE FC was folded into the UFC in October of 2007, marking the end of the organization.
Sean O’Malley believes Paddy Pimblett is in a “lose-lose” situation against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2023
Sean O’Malley has explained why Paddy Pimblett could be in a lose-lose situation against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296. At UFC 296, Paddy Pimblett faces the biggest opponent of his career thus far – Tony Ferguson. ‘El Cucuy’ is a former interim lightweight champion, but with a six-fight losing streak to his name, many wonder whether or not this will serve as his final fight in the promotion. On the flip side, this is a real test for Pimblett to see where exactly he’s at in the lightweight division.
UFC CEO Dana White responds to recent criticism from ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has responded to recent criticism from ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong. Dana White has never been one to hold his tongue when he has something to say. It’s a trait that many don’t like about him, but some certainly admire his honesty. Either way, though, he’ll continue to make headlines, which may be what he’s shooting for.
Islam Makhachev wants Colby Covington next to test his wrestling against his: "He's a good fighter"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023
Islam Makhachev will be rooting for Colby Covington to defeat Leon Edwards in December. Covington is set to take on Edwards for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 296. Since the fight became official, ‘Chaos’ has said he would be interested in facing Makhachev in his first title defense as he believes it would be an easy fight.
Promoter reveals Tyson Fury will "make a lot more than 100 million" for Oleksandr Usyk fight
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023
Bob Arum, the promoter for Tyson Fury revealed the shocking payday ‘The Gypsy King’ will get for his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury is set to return to the ring on Oct. 28 when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou. However, before that fight even happened, it was revealed that Fury signed on to face Oleksandr Usyk to unify the heavyweight division in either December or January.
Yoel Romero believes Israel Adesanya was "scared" against Sean Strickland
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023
Yoel Romero thinks Israel Adesanya fought scared against Sean Strickland. Adesanya was coming off a KO win over Alex Pereira back in April, and the fight against Strickland was one he didn’t want in the first place. Instead, ‘The Last Stylebender’ wanted to face Dricus Du Plessis, but an injury kept him from getting the bout.
Alexa Grasso reveals surgery on broken hand, teases Valentina Shevchenko trilogy: "I will be mega ready"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2023
UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is healing in preparation for a trilogy with Valentina Shevchenko. Last month, the two women’s flyweight stars clashed in the main event of UFC Noche. The bout was a rematch of their prior clash at UFC 285 in March. There, Alexa Grasso ended Valentina Shevchenko’s historic title reign by a third-round submission. In the process, she pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the year.
Stipe Miocic uncertain on fighting future after UFC 295: "Once it’s done, we’ll figure it out"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023
Stipe Miocic isn’t sure what his fighting future holds. Miocic is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 295 on Nov. 11 against Jon Jones at Madison Square Garden for the heavyweight title. It’s a massive fight, and it’s the first time Miocic has fought since March of 2021 when he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou to lose the heavyweight strap.
Grant Dawson says game plan against Bobby Green is straightforward, eyes Dan Hooker in December with a win
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023
Grant Dawson didn’t expect to get his first UFC main event already but he is excited for it. Dawson is set to headline UFC Vegas 80 on Saturday against Bobby Green. It is a fight that came together on relatively short notice, as Dawson only got about five weeks’ to prepare. However, he says he was told he would be fighting around this time for a while but thought it would be against Jalin Turner.
Michael Bisping shares some advice for Charles Oliveira ahead of Islam Makhachev rematch at UFC 294
Susan Cox - October 3, 2023
Michael Bisping is sharing some advice for Charles Oliveira ahead of his rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. UFC 294 takes place on Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Headlining the event is a lightweight title fight between current champion Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) and Charles Oliveira (34-9 MMA).
ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong takes aim at the UFC roster: “A typical UFC fighter is a D-1 college wrestler”
Susan Cox - October 3, 2023
ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong is taking aim at the UFC roster. Chatri Sityodtong is best known for being the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Singapore-based combat sports promotion ONE Championship.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 141 with Grant Dawson, Alex Morono, Ricky Glenn, and Chris Gutierrez
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2023
The 141st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 80 this Saturday. We’re first joined by 10th-ranked UFC lightweight Grant Dawson (1:38). Next, UFC welterweight Alex Morono (19:15) comes on. UFC lightweight Ricky Glenn (32:00) then joins the show. Closing out the program is 15th-ranked UFC bantamweight Chris Gutierrez (43:57).
Renato Moicano takes aim at “delusional” Michael Chandler: “Conor is not going to fight him”
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2023
UFC lightweight Renato Moicano has hit out at Michael Chandler as he continues to wait for a fight against Conor McGregor. For almost a year now, fans have been waiting for an official announcement regarding a fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. After their season of coaching on The Ultimate Fighter, it really did seem like just a matter of time – but up to this point, nothing has been confirmed. At this point, many wonder whether or not it would be better for Chandler to move on to something else as the uncertainty continues to flood in regarding the Irishman.