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Thief steals irreplaceable treasure from former UFC champ Henry Cejudo
BJ Penn Staff - April 8, 2025
Henry Cejudo was recently the victim of a break-in. Unfortunately, the thief made off with something the former two-division MMA champion will be unable to replace: his first UFC championship belt. Cejudo is currently competing in the UFC bantamweight division, where he briefly reigned as champion. However, before winning gold at bantamweight, he was also the promotion’s flyweight champion, having claimed the belt with an impressive but controversial decision win over fellow MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.
Merab Dvalishvili admits he finds UFC 316 opponent Sean O'Malley 'cute' and 'funny'
BJ Penn Staff - April 8, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley traded a ton of pre-fight trash talk before their first meeting in the UFC. Apparently, it wasn’t serious — at least, not from the former’s perspective. Dvalishvili and O’Malley first met at UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere last September. Dvalishvili was challenging O’Malley for the bantamweight belt, and ultimately succeeded on his mission, dominating the five-round fight with his wrestling to a clear-cut unanimous decision win.
Cory Sandhagen claims next UFC opponent makes him do 'crazy s**t' on OnlyFans
BJ Penn Staff - April 8, 2025
Cory Sandhagen has brought forth some absolutely wild allegations against his next UFC opponent. Sandhagen, one of the bantamweight division’s top contenders, will meet former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of the upcoming UFC Des Moines card, slated for May 3.
Paddy Pimblett confident he will submit Michael Chandler at UFC 314: "I've got a better submission game than Charles Oliveira"
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
Paddy Pimblett is confident he won’t just beat Michael Chandler but will be able to finish him. Pimblett is set to take on Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314 on Saturday in a pivotal fight for the division. It’s a step-up in competition for Pimblett, who is confident he will be able to get his hand raised.
Kayla Harrison makes surprising admission ahead of UFC 316 title fight against Julianna Pena
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2025
Kayla Harrison has her first UFC title bout set, and she’s made quite the admission. Harrison is scheduled to challenge Julianna Pena for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at UFC 316. The championship clash will be held inside the Prudential Center in Newark on June 7. With a pro MMA record of 18-1 and UFC wins over Ketlen Vieira and Holly Holm, the general consensus is that Harrison has unquestionably earned her title opportunity.
Paddy Pimblett slams Arman Tsarukyan for missing UFC title opportunity: 'Little posh boy'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2025
Paddy Pimblett has some harsh words for Arman Tsarukyan. Back in January, fans were expecting to see Tsarukyan challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC Lightweight Championship in a rematch. Tsarukyan hurt his back, and many believe the issue occurred due to weight-cutting woes. Tsarukyan was pulled from the UFC 311 card at the last minute and replaced by Renato Moicano.
Former UFC slugger thinks Michael Chandler's career is at risk entering UFC 314 fight with Paddy Pimblett
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2025
A former UFC fan favorite believes Michael Chandler’s fighting career could be nearing the end if he loses at UFC 314. Chandler will share the Octagon with Paddy Pimblett this Saturday night in Miami. For Pimblett, it’s a major opportunity to score a victory over his toughest test to date. Meanwhile, Chandler will be fighting for relevancy in the lightweight division.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 193 with Chase Hooper, Jim Miller, and Julian Erosa
Cole Shelton - April 8, 2025
The 193rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 314. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (0:41). Next, UFC lightweight Jim Miller (20:22) returns to the show. Closing out the program is UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (51:30).
Sean O'Malley explains his excitement for Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett
Harry Kettle - April 8, 2025
Sean O’Malley has explained why he’s excited for this weekend’s clash between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. On Saturday night, Paddy Pimblett faces the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career to date. He will collide with Michael Chandler, a man who has previously competed for a UFC world title. If he wins, then the Liverpudlian could really vault himself into contention in the race to capture the UFC lightweight championship.
Ian Machado Garry will be rewarded by UFC for stepping up, says UFC commentator
Harry Kettle - April 8, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry will be rewarded for stepping up on short notice to fight Carlos Prates, says UFC commentator Paul Felder. In a couple of weeks, Ian Machado Garry will return to the Octagon. It will serve as the first time he’s fought since competing against Shavkat Rakhmonov in a short notice fight that really put Ian on the map – despite him losing that contest. Now, he’s set to do it all over again against Carlos Prates.
Paddy Pimblett opens up on details of his first UFC contract
Harry Kettle - April 8, 2025
UFC sensation Paddy Pimblett has provided details of the first contract that he signed upon arriving in the UFC. This weekend, Paddy Pimblett faces the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career to date. He will face off against Michael Chandler at UFC 314 and if he wins, he could really vault himself into title contention at 155 pounds. If he loses, however, it’ll likely lead to a parade of questions regarding his ability to compete at the elite level in the lightweight division.
What's next for Lerone Murphy and Josh Emmett after UFC Vegas 105?
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2025
The UFC was at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, April 5, for UFC Vegas 105. The main event saw featherweight contenders throw down as Lerone Murphy took on Josh Emmett. Murphy was coming off a decision win over Dan Ige, which was his seventh-straight win as the Brit was 7-0-1 in the UFC entering the bout. Emmett, meanwhile, was coming off a KO win over Bryce Mitchell in December of 2023 and had a significant layoff.