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Video | Dana White releases Jon Jones ‘The GOAT’ promo amidst pound-for-pound debate
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White continues to make the case for Jon Jones being the pound-for-pound best fighter in the sport. Later this year, Jon Jones will likely defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. It’s a true legacy fight for both men, with Jon being seen as the GOAT and Stipe being seen as the heavyweight GOAT. Of course, a lot of fans and pundits aren’t happy about it.
Merab Dvalishvili responds to Dana White's criticism of leaked head cut ahead of UFC 306
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has responded to Dana White’s harsh rhetoric about his decision to show off a nasty head cut on social media. Dvalishvili will face UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley in the UFC 306 main event on September 14 in Las Vegas. The event marks the first major sporting event held at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas made official for UFC Edmonton
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
UFC Edmonton now has its main event in the form of Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Earlier this year, the promotion announced that they were heading to Edmonton for the first time since UFC 240 in July 2019. Since then, many fights have been added to the November card. One of those bouts is a key women’s flyweight clash between former champion Rose Namajunas, and the rising contender Erin Blanchfield.
Alex Pereira doubles down on middleweight return vs. Dricus du Plessis: "Bring your will"
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira didn’t take long to respond to Dricus du Plessis’s latest taunts on social media about a potential fight. Pereira will defend the UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. He returns to the Octagon after successful defenses against Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka in 2024.
Donald Trump cools down rhetoric towards Joe Rogan after RFK Jr. support: "I think he's good at what he does!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his tune on UFC commentator Joe Rogan following the broadcaster’s public support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Rogan, a longtime UFC analyst, recently had some positive things to say about Kennedy before the independent presidential candidate withdrew from the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Kennedy has since endorsed Trump before the Republican candidate’s battle against U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Tyron Woodley reveals he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather earlier this year
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather this past June. Woodley hasn’t competed since he suffered a KO loss in the rematch to Jake Paul in December of 2021. Since then, he has been linked to other fights, and Woodley revealed he was originally supposed to box Mayweather in June, but the undefeated boxer decided to face John Gotti III instead.
Aljamain Sterling questions if Movsar Evloev uses PEDs: "I've heard he's not a clean athlete"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Aljamain Sterling, doesn’t believe Movsar Evloev is a clean fighter. Sterling and Evloev had gone back and forth on social media over who truly didn’t want their fight to take place, but now it’s set for UFC 307 on October 5th. On the road to the pivotal featherweight encounter, Sterling has revved things up by expressing his belief that Evloev is taking banned substances.
Belal Muhammad wouldn't mind moving up to fight Sean Strickland and "slap him around"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad, still has beef with Sean Strickland and wouldn’t mind sharing the Octagon with him. Belal is the newly-minted UFC Welterweight Champion, while Strickland is hoping to get the chance to become a two-time middleweight titleholder. These two may be separated by a weight class, but there has been bad blood brewing between both sides. The two have hurled personal digs at one another on social media, and it doesn’t appears things have slowed down.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 176 with Kyle Nelson and Isaac Dulgarian
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
The 176th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 97. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (1:20). We close things out by chatting with UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (11:08).
Report | Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski 2 is in the works
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Fedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski the sequel is reportedly in the works, more than 15 years after the original. When it comes to important heavyweight figures in mixed martial arts, Fedor Emelianenko and Andrei Arlovski are up there with the best of them. They’ve both enjoyed some incredible moments over the course of the last few decades, and both are still active competitors in their own right.
Kayla Harrison would love to see former champ-champ Amanda Nunes return to the UFC: “I think also she struggles to not be in the limelight”
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Kayla Harrison has explained why she wants to see former champion Amanda Nunes back in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Over the course of the last few years, Kayla Harrison has been making a real name for herself. Following on from her Olympic success, she’s been enjoying a strong run with both PFL and UFC. Now, as she prepares to take on Ketlen Vieira in her next outing, it feels like there is a very viable route to the title for her.
Demetrious Johnson explains why Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a belt: “That’s a legend fight”
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has explained why Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a championship. As we know, ‘Bones’ will defend his UFC heavyweight title later this year. He will likely go up against Stipe Miocic, even though the majority of fans and pundits believe it should be Tom Aspinall that he battles. Alas, it doesn’t seem like the promotion is going to budge on that.
Gilbert Burns explains why he wasn't surprised Belal Muhammad beat Leon Edwards: "Cannot deny him"
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2024
Gilbert Burns wasn’t surprised that Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards to become the welterweight champion. Burns fought Muhammad back at UFC 288 in May of 2023 in a No. 1 contender bout. The Brazilian ended up losing by decision, and after the fight, Muhammad held out for over a year to get the title shot against Leon Edwards at UFC 304.
Joe Lauzon opens up on MMA future amidst long UFC hiatus: "I don't exactly know a valid way to get out of the contract"
Josh Evanoff - September 2, 2024
UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon isn’t entirely sure what his MMA future holds. ‘J-Lau’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since the UFC took a trip to Boston in October 2019. That night saw Joe Lauzon hand Jonathan Pearce a first-round knockout loss. In the process, the longtime lightweight snapped a three-fight losing streak and had the opportunity to end his career on a high note.
Jessica Andrade reveals private conversations with Joanna Jedrzejczyk for 'BMF' title rematch: "It would be special"
Josh Evanoff - September 2, 2024
Former UFC champions Jessica Andrade and Joanna Jedrzejczyk could be running it back. The Brazilian hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with Marina Rodriguez in April at UFC 300. That night saw Jessica Andrade score a split-decision win, her second in a row. This Saturday at UFC Vegas 97, the former women’s strawweight champion will look to score her third straight victory against Natalia Silva.
Chael Sonnen says Tom Aspinall could suffer a Ronda Rousey-esque collapse against Jon Jones
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks if Tom Aspinall gets put into a ‘long game’ scenario against Jon Jones, it’ll lead to his undoing, similar to that of UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey. Aspinall defended the UFC interim heavyweight title by knocking out Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. A showdown against the Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner is likely next for Aspinall unless he wants to remain active and defend the belt again.
Chael Sonnen favors Sean O'Malley over Conor McGregor for MMA's biggest star
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes Sean O’Malley, not Conor McGregor, is the sport’s biggest pay-per-view star ahead of the former’s return to the cage. O’Malley will face the surging Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 306 main event on September 14th in Las Vegas. He returns after defending the title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 earlier this year.
Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov's return set for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2024
Undefeated UFC middleweight Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov is set for his Octagon return for the promotion’s return to Abu Dhabi in October. Magomedov (14-0) will face Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308 on October 26th. The UFC announced the fight booking news in a press release on Monday.