UFC News
Dominick Cruz claims he’s a “nightmare” matchup for Jose Aldo: “He’s not going to renegotiate”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
UFC star Dominick Cruz believes that he is a nightmare matchup for Jose Aldo as talk of a superfight between them continues. For the longest time now, fight fans have wondered what would happen if Dominick Cruz battled Jose Aldo. The two men were pioneers in their respective divisions, and they were dominant champions.
Brendan Allen explains why he has no interest in rebooking Marvin Vettori fight: "He's delusional"
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
Brendan Allen doesn’t see a need in getting rebooked against Marvin Vettori. Allen was booked to face Vettori back in April, but the Italian was forced out of the bout. Chris Curtis stepped up on short notice to face ‘All In’ in the main event of the card. Following Allen getting the decision win over Curtis, he believes he’s past Vettori and doesn’t see a need to fight him.
BKFC president David Feldman explains why Conor McGregor is the perfect business partner
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
BKFC president David Feldman is explaining why Conor McGregor is the perfect business partner. The former two-division UFC champ, McGregor, made the announcement that he’s become part owner of BKFC just last month.
Jake Gyllenhaal set to reprise his role as “Elwood Dalton” for Road House 2
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
It has been announced that Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as ‘Elwod Dalton’ for Road House 2. Gyllenhaal’s Road House, a reboot of the classic 1989 Patrick Swayze movie, debuted on Prime Video March 21 and has so far amassed nearly 80 million worldwide viewers, according to the streaming service. It is Amazon MGM Studios ‘most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis’.
Ciryl Gane has been named honorary torchbearer for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
Ciryl Gane has been named honorary torchbearer for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will be carrying the Olympic flame during the 24th stage of the relay as the flame moves from Deux-Sèvres region to Les Sables-d’Olonne this summer in the lead-up to the opening ceremony.
Daniel Cormier hits back at 'Magician in Manipulation' Jon Jones after recent dismissal of his UFC accolades
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has responded to UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’s apparent dismissal of his light heavyweight title reign. Jones earned the then-vacant UFC heavyweight title by defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year. He was then booked to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295, before withdrawing due to injury.
Gilbert Burns responds to Joaquin Buckley's callout
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
Gilbert Burns has responded to the callout from Joaquin Buckley at UFC St. Louis. After Buckley picked up a one-sided decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev, he called out Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. However, UFC CEO Dana White shot down that idea, Buckley instead turned his attention to Burns, as he called out the Brazilian at the post-fight press conference.
Coach Tim Welch responds to recent threats from Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili over UFC 292 corner controversy
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC star Sean O’Malley’s head coach, Tim Welch, has spoken out after recent online threats from Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley earned the UFC bantamweight title by finishing Sterling at UFC 292 last year. He’s gone on to defend the belt against Marlon Vera, earning a unanimous decision win at UFC 299.
Sean O'Malley responds to public endorsement from Colby Covington: "He almost broke character!"
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was caught off guard by rare public praise from the often-brash Colby Covington. O’Malley is expected to face Merab Dvalishvili for his next bantamweight title defense later this year. He earned a dominant win in his first title defense against Marlon Vera at UFC 299, winning unanimously.
Jorge Masvidal restokes the flames of a possible Conor McGregor fight: 'We can still find out'
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
A future fight between former UFC star Jorge Masvidal and the soon-returning Conor McGregor could be back in the mix. Masvidal will face former UFC rival Nate Diaz in a boxing match on July 6 in Anaheim, CA. Their rematch will take place nearly five full years after their UFC 244 clash for the inaugural BMF belt.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 165 with Diego Ferreira and Adrian Yanez
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
The 165th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to recap UFC St. Louis and preview UFC Vegas 92. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira (1:00). Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez (14:57).
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento after UFC St. Louis?
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
In the main event of UFC St. Louis, ranked heavyweights threw down as Derrick Lewis took on Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis entered the fight coming off a lackluster decision loss to Jailton Almeida as ‘The Black Beast’ was 1-4 in his last five. Nascimento, meanwhile, was on a three-fight winning streak and was getting his first UFC main event.