UFC News
Renato Moicano doubts the UFC would give him Paddy Pimblett: "UFC is going to protect him"
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
Renato Moicano doesn’t think he will be fighting Paddy Pimblett anytime soon. Moicano and Pimblett have taken shots at one another in the past and many fans were hoping it would lead to them fighting each other. Both are massive fan-favorites, but after Moicano beat Benoit Saint-Denis in a dominating fashion the Brazilian doesn’t think the UFC will give him that fight.
Brendan Schaub tears up offering health update on former teammate Shane Carwin: "There's nothing we can do"
Josh Evanoff - October 15, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub has offered an update on Shane Carwin. The former UFC interim heavyweight champion is widely considered one of the hardest hitters to ever step in the cage. In 2008, an undefeated Shane Carwin signed with the company and embarked on a brutal winning streak. Over the next two years, he would score four straight first-round knockout victories.
Dustin Poirier reveals recent near-altercation with Conor McGregor in Las Vegas, says fight "For sure" would've happened
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor nearly came to blows while both were at a Las Vegas convention earlier this month promoting their respective businesses. Poirier hasn’t fought since a loss to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in June. After initially suggesting he’d retire and walk away from mixed martial arts, he’s planning at least one comeback fight in 2025, and potentially two.
Ilia Topuria intends to move to lightweight following UFC 308 fight against Max Holloway: "I want to do it!"
Josh Evanoff - October 15, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is ready to move to lightweight after fighting Max Holloway. ‘El Matador’ is set to return to the cage later this month in the main event of UFC 308. Back for the first time since winning featherweight gold against Alexander Volkanovski in February, Ilia Topuria will meet ‘Blessed’. For his part, Max Holloway is fresh off a brutal fifth-round knockout victory over Justin Gaethje in April.
Ilia Topuria challenges Conor McGregor to a sparring match, explains why UFC fight is now "Impossible"
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has officially given up his pursuit of a booking with Conor McGregor but issued an open invitation to the Irish superstar. Topuria will face BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main event next weekend in Abu Dhabi. He’ll make his first UFC featherweight title defense after finishing Alexander Volkanovski for the belt in February.
Dustin Poirier shares prediction for potential Conor McGregor vs. Dan Hooker fight
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
Dustin Poirier thinks a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Dan Hooker would be fun for however long it lasts. On Saturday, McGregor claimed he would be fighting Hooker in February in Saudi Arabia in his UFC return. It caught many by surprise, as most assumed the Irishman would wait to see what happened in the Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira fight.
Tom Aspinall questions Francis Ngannou's elite status outside UFC: "These aren’t the best guys in the world"
Fernando Quiles - October 15, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes it’s tough to put Francis Ngannou in an elite class if he isn’t fighting under the UFC banner. Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight champion, and he was never beaten for the belt. “The Predator” and the UFC couldn’t come to terms on a new deal. Ngannou ended up having lucrative boxing matches with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, as well as inking a deal with PFL.
Belal Muhammad has no fear of Shavkat Rakhmonov ahead of UFC 310, says coach
Fernando Quiles - October 15, 2024
Coach Mike Valle isn’t fazed by the challenge Shavkat Rakhmonov presents to Belal Muhammad. UFC CEO Dana White recently announced that Rakhmonov will take on UFC welterweight champion Muhammad at the UFC 310 pay-per-view. The title fight is set to headline the event inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 7th.
What's next for Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira after UFC Vegas 98?
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for UFC Vegas 98 in a battle of top-ranked flyweights between Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira. In the main event, top-ranked flyweight contender Brandon Royval took on Tatsuro Taira. Roval entered the bout coming off a decision win over Brandon Moreno while Taira beat Alex Perez by TKO due to an injury as he was 6-0 in the UFC.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 180 with Mario Bautista and Brady Hiestand
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
The 180th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 99 and recap UFC 307. We’re joined by ninth-ranked UFC bantamweight Mario Bautista (0:40). We close things out by chatting with UFC bantamweight Brady Hiestand (12:10).
Tatsuro Taira issues statement following FOTN loss to Brandon Royval at UFC Vegas 98
Harry Kettle - October 15, 2024
UFC contender Tatsuro Taira has issued a statement following his dramatic defeat to Brandon Royval last weekend. Last Saturday night, Tatsuro Taira stepped up to battle it out with Brandon Royval in a blockbuster flyweight main event. The two men were expected to go out there and put on a show, and boy oh boy is that what they did. They tore the house down in a true Fight of the Night contender that only left us wishing more fans had been in attendance to see it.
Francis Ngannou explains why he “wouldn't be surprised” if Stipe Miocic beats Jon Jones at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - October 15, 2024
Francis Ngannou has explained why he wouldn’t be surprised to see Stipe Miocic defeat Jon Jones at UFC 309 next month. As we know, Stipe Miocic will challenge Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight championship next month. If he’s able to win the strap, he’ll become a three-time UFC world champion. In doing so, he’ll surely cement his legacy as the greatest heavyweight ever.