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Former UFC star backs Merab Dvalishvili following UFC 310 fan altercation: 'Keep to your f*cking self, bro'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 10, 2024
One former UFC star is on Merab Dvalishvili’s side when it comes to fan altercations. Dvalishvili was in attendance for UFC 310 in support of Aljamain Sterling. After Sterling dropped a unanimous decision to Movsar Evloev, Dvalishvili got physical with a fan in the crowd. The bantamweight champion has since claimed the fan in question was a plant set up by Umar Nurmagomedov and his team.
Ilia Topuria claims he is moving on from featherweight, targets #1 contender bout with Charles Oliveira at lightweight
Harry Kettle - December 10, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has sensationally revealed that he could be planning on moving up to lightweight in the near future. For the longest time, Ilia Topuria has served as one of the most impressive fighters in all of mixed martial arts. For the most part, his accomplishments have come at featherweight, which is the division in which he currently holds the gold right now. Moving forward, the expectation was that he’d stay there and defend his crown – at least a few times, if he’s able to do so.
Aljamain Sterling admits he is contemplating retirement after recent loss at UFC 310: “I can’t train the way I used to”
Harry Kettle - December 10, 2024
UFC star Aljamain Sterling has admitted that he is contemplating retirement from mixed martial arts following his recent setback at the hands of Movsar Evloev. At UFC 310, Aljamain Sterling faced a pretty tough test – and that’s us putting it lightly. He went up against an absolute machine in the form of Movsar Evloev, and in the eyes of many, he did just about enough to get the job done and get his hand raised. Unfortunately, the judges didn’t quite agree with that.
Kamaru Usman slams Ian Machado Garry for ducking accusations: “Who the f*** is that guy for me to be a late replacement for?”
Harry Kettle - December 10, 2024
Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman isn’t happy with recent comments made by top welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry. For the longest time now, Kamaru Usman has served as one of the biggest names in the welterweight division. Once upon a time, he was one of the most notable stars in the entire sport of mixed martial arts.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 185 with Billy Quarantillo, Drakkar Klose, and Davey Grant
Cole Shelton - December 10, 2024
The 185th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Tampa. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Billy Quarantillo (1:38). Next, UFC lightweight Drakkar Klose (18:42) comes on. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight Davey Grant (27:15).
What's next for the stars of UFC 310?
Cole Shelton - December 9, 2024
The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada for their year-end pay-per-view for a solid UFC 310 card. In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja was defending his flyweight title against UFC newcomer Kai Asakura. The co-main event saw a pivotal welterweight bout between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry.
Ciryl Gane reveals devastating injury suffered in controversial win over Alexander Volkov: "There was no foot left"
Josh Evanoff - December 9, 2024
Ciryl Gane fought Alexander Volkov with an injured foot at UFC 310 over the weekend. ‘Bon Gamin’ returned to the cage over the weekend in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since knocking out Serghei Spivac last September, Ciryl Gane faced off with Alexander Volkov once again. The Frenchman had handed ‘Drago’ a unanimous decision loss back in 2021, but the Russian entered UFC 310 riding a four-fight winning streak.
Demetrious Johnson opens up on decision to reject UFC title shot offer from Alexandre Pantoja: "My legacy doesn't need him"
Josh Evanoff - December 9, 2024
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has no interest in facing Alexandre Pantoja. ‘The Cannibal’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 310 over the weekend. Back for the first time since defeating Steve Erceg in May, Alexandre Pantoja met former RIZIN champion Kai Asakura. The 31-year-old challenger entered the bout riding a wave of momentum, last knocking out Juan Archuleta last December.
Colby Covington continues to take aim at Kamaru Usman: "He is a cheater and coward"
Cole Shelton - December 9, 2024
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has continued to take aim at his rival Kamaru Usman. Covington and Usman had a heated rivalry while ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ was the champion as they had two great fights. Although a trilogy does seem unlikely given both aren’t the champion, Covington continues to take aim at Usman as he called the former champ the opponent he hates the most.
Dominick Reyes reflects on UFC 310 win against 'true warrior' Anthony Smith: 'God bless Anthony'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 9, 2024
Dominick Reyes has reflected on his UFC 310 clash with a “true warrior” in Anthony Smith. Reyes and Smith collided on preliminary portion of the card. It was a tough ask of Smith to compete against a fellow ex-title challenger after losing his close friend and coach Scott Morton. “Lionheart” went through with the fight and he was ultimately stopped via second-round TKO.
Kamaru Usman reacts to Belal Muhammad being stopped by security at UFC 310: 'Joe Rogan had to vouch for you'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 9, 2024
Kamaru Usman shared a laugh at the expense of Belal Muhammad following the UFC 310 co-main event. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry took the co-headlining spot. Initially, Muhammad was going to defend his gold against Rakhmonov, but a bone infection put a halt to that plan. Rakhmonov ended up scoring a close but unanimous decision win over Garry, cementing himself as the number one contender.
Daniel Cormier gives his thoughts on Shavkat Rakhmonov's face-off with Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier gives his thoughts on Shavkat Rakhmonov’s face-off with Belal Muhammad at UFC 310. At UFC 310, Shavkat Rakhmonov overcame Ian Machado Garry in what proved to be a really interesting and competitive fight. He managed to get the job done on the scorecards, marking the first time that he didn’t actually finish his opponent inside the cage.
Merab Dvalishvili reveals story behind fan scuffle at UFC 310
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has revealed his side of the story behind a scuffle he had with a fan at UFC 310. Last weekend at UFC 310, Merab Dvalishvili was in the corner of Aljamain Sterling for his fight against Movsar Evloev. While it was a close and competitive affair, Sterling ultimately came up on the wrong end of a decision defeat. However, that wasn’t the end of the story for Merab that evening.
Kai Asakura breaks silence after debut defeat at UFC 310
Harry Kettle - December 9, 2024
UFC newcomer Kai Asakura has broken his silence following his defeat to Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 310. Last weekend, Kai Asakura challenged Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship. For as long as the fight lasted, it was a competitive, intriguing affair with Asakura using his speed and dynamic striking to cause the Brazilian problems at times.
Conor McGregor roasts Belal Muhammad following UFC 310 security blunder: 'You barely got into the ring'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 8, 2024
Conor McGregor went scorched earth on Belal Muhammad during the UFC 310 pay-per-view. McGregor has taken aim at numerous fighters over the years. More recently, he’s found himself in a war of words with Muhammad, who is the reigning UFC welterweight champion. Muhammad was in attendance for UFC 310, and his presence was requested inside the Octagon by Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Ian Machado Garry proud of UFC 310 performance against Shavkat Rakhmonov: 'I fought the boogeyman and showed he's f*cking human'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 8, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has suffered the first defeat of his pro MMA career, but he doesn’t feel it’s a setback. Garry stepped up when the UFC needed a new opponent for Shavkat Rakhmonov. While Rakhmonov was scheduled to challenge Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title at UFC 310, the champion suffered a bone infection. Garry answered the call and had his moments against Rakhmonov.
Dana White reacts after Merab Dvalishvili gets into another altercation with a fan at UFC 310: “He's my mini Sean Strickland without the mouth”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 8, 2024
Dana White has reacted to Merab Dvalishvili’s latest incident with a fan. Dvalishvili was in attendance for UFC 310 in support of his teammate Aljamain Sterling. On the preliminary portion of the card, Sterling dropped a unanimous decision to Movsar Evloev in a competitive fight. Dvalishvili ended up getting physical with a fan in the stands, something that has become common for the reigning UFC bantamweight champion.
UFC boss Dana White claims "things aren't looking good" for rival promotion PFL
BJ Penn Staff - December 8, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White believes the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is in financial trouble. The PFL as long been one of the UFC’s chief rivals, but after purchasing Bellator MMA late last year, established itself as the clear cut No. 2 in the sport of MMA.