UFC News
Justin Gaethje expecting a doctor stoppage against Max Holloway at UFC 300: "A violent picture"
Cole Shelton - April 2, 2024
Justin Gaethje thinks Max Holloway will be too tough for his own good at UFC 300. Holloway is moving back up to lightweight to face Gaethje for the BMF title. It’s a highly-anticipated bout as Holloway, who has never been dropped or knocked out in his entire MMA career faces a knockout artist in Gaethje.
Chris Weidman's head coach welcomes a Bruno Silva rematch after UFC Atlantic City controversy
Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2024
Chris Weidman’s longtime coach feels an immediate rematch with Bruno Silva is a realistic option after their controversial UFC Atlantic City fight. Weidman’s first UFC win in nearly four years didn’t come without controversy last Saturday. After two decisive rounds in Weidman’s favor, the former middleweight titleholder poked Silva in the eye in Round 3 before finishing the fight with ground-and-pound.
UFC Vegas 91 gets new main event as Manel Kape forced to withdraw from Matheus Nicolau rematch
Cole Shelton - April 2, 2024
UFC Vegas 91 which takes place on April 27 has taken a hit as the card has a new main event. The main event of the card was originally supposed to be a rematch between Manel Kape and Matheus Nicolau. However, on Tuesday, the UFC revealed on social media that Kape is out of the fight and Alex Perez has stepped up on short notice to face Nicolau. It’s currently unclear why Kape is out of the fight, but the UFC quickly found a replacement.
Joe Rogan shocked watching Demetrious Johnson submit 250-pound competitor at BJJ tournament: "He's the best ever"
Josh Evanoff - April 2, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes that Demetrious Johnson might be the greatest of all time. Since his UFC exit in late 2018, ‘Mighty Mouse’ has just been having a lot of fun. Demetrious Johnson has largely dominated over in ONE Championship, save for a loss to Adriano Moraes that he later avenged. The flyweight champion is running a very popular and successful YouTube channel and is now getting into grappling tournaments.
Max Holloway reveals his favorite Justin Gaethje fight ahead of UFC 300 BMF clash
Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is a fan of Justin Gaethje’s UFC career like many fight fans around the world. For Holloway, one under-discussed moment in Gaethje’s promotional tenure stands out the most.
Deiveson Figueiredo vows to knockout “mentally fragile” Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300
Susan Cox - April 2, 2024
Deiveson Figueiredo is vowing to knockout ‘mentally fragile’ Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300. UFC 300 takes place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bo Nickal continues to take aim at Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs: “Don’t act friendly to me when I see you”
Susan Cox - April 2, 2024
Bo Nickal is continuing to take aim at Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs. It was during the recent NCAA Wrestling Championships that Nickal and Burroughs had a fiery exchange.
Max Holloway sounds off on his critics ahead of UFC 300: “I’m sick and tired of everybody telling me what I gotta think”
Susan Cox - April 2, 2024
Max Holloway has sounded off on his critics ahead of his UFC 300 matchup with Justin Gaethje. The historic UFC 300 will take place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Maycee Barber responds to callout from former UFC champion Rose Namajunas: “I'd be fighting backwards"
Harry Kettle - April 2, 2024
Maycee Barber has responded to being called out by former UFC champion Rose Namajunas. For a long time now, Maycee Barber has been seen as a real prospect in the women’s flyweight division. As we look ahead to the future, it certainly feels as if she’s closing in on a title shot.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 160 with Alex Morono, Damon Jackson, and Christos Giagos
Cole Shelton - April 2, 2024
The 160th episode of Just Scrap Radio with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 90 on Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC welterweight Alex Morono (1:05). Next, UFC featherweight Damon Jackson (21:38). Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Christos Giagos (33:00).
Cris Cyborg believes Holly Holm’s speed will be too much for Kayla Harrison at UFC 300: “Kayla spent a lot of camp worried about taking muscle off”
Harry Kettle - April 2, 2024
Cris Cyborg feels like Holly Holm’s speed will prove to be too much for Kayla Harrison when they collide at UFC 300. Next weekend, Kayla Harrison will make her long-awaited UFC debut. She’ll take on former champion Holly Holm, someone that Cris Cyborg knows very well. In addition to fighting her in the past, she’s currently training wih Holm ahead of this contest.
John McCarthy explains how the commission “did the right thing” by giving Chris Weidman a technical decision win at UFC Atlantic City
Harry Kettle - April 2, 2024
Former MMA referee John McCarthy has explained why he believes the commission did the right thing by changing Chris Weidman’s victory to a technical decision. Last weekend, Chris Weidman defeated Bruno Silva. It was initially ruled as a stoppage win for Chris, however, it was eventually changed to a technical decision. In the immediate aftermath, there was a lot of controversy surrounding reported eye pokes that were committed by Weidman.