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The 124th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 74 this weekend and to talk Francis Ngannou’s signing with the PFL. We’re first joined by UFC Hall of Famer and PFL commentator Randy Couture (1:11). Next, UFC lightweight Jim Miller (20:49) comes on. Closing out

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is rolling out the digital red carpet for the return of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) reality show, which premieres with Episode 1 of Season 31 TONIGHT (Tues., May 30, 2023) on ESPN — with immediate replays on ESPN+ just as soon as the live episode wraps. Or you can skip them

Joe Rogan sifts through big UFC changes Joe Rogan has been around the UFC as long as anyone. So when it comes time to address some major moves surrounding the world’s MMA juggernaut, people stop and listen to him. Rogan’s time with the UFC predates even company president Dana White. So when Francis Ngannou exited

Ahead of Tuesday’s first episode of TUF 31, headlined by coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler on ESPN and ESPN+, UFC president Dana White said he was pleased with how the show was filmed. As it has done since 2005, the annual reality television series looks for the next generation of talent to join the

Jamie Mullarkey has a new opponent. MMAmania.com confirmed today (Mon, May 29, 2023) with multiple sources that Mullarkey (16-5) will face UFC newcomer Muhammad Naimov (8-2) on five days notice this weekend at UFC Vegas 74 from inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Mullarkey was scheduled to face Guram Kutateladze; however, the fight got

Dana White still shooting for McGregor vs. Chandler this year Dana White is still targeting the monumental Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight for the end of 2023. There is a looming hurdle to clear, but White still appears focused on getting The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 coaches into the Octagon before the year is

May 29, 2023, 09:00 AM ET For the entirety of its era-bridging run as a reality TV show — 30 seasons over 18 years — “The Ultimate Fighter” has served dual purposes. Ostensibly, it is a talent search, sorting out mostly up-and-coming fighters in order to freshen the UFC roster and perhaps unearth a gem.

Conor McGregor On UFC Relationship Following BKFC Appearance Most assumed the UFC would take issue with McGregor appearing on another promotion’s show, but UFC President Dana White didn’t seem to mind. Speaking to Ariel Helwani for Matchroom Boxing, Conor McGregor said he wasn’t told by anyone in the UFC that what he did was an

Even with a victory over longtime rival Alex Pereira, reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya just can’t seem to shake the Brazilian boogeyman. “The Last Stylebender” recently crossed paths with “Poatan” at the same airport and captured the encounter on video (embedded above). Pereira eventually caught up to his former kickboxing foe and recorded his own

Dana White: ‘Conor McGregor is a global phenomenon’ Dana White, on the precipice of the premier of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31, has declared Conor McGregor not just a UFC superstar, but a global phenomenon. Well, he also had a few nice things to say about Michael Chandler, McGregor’s opposing coach on TUF. It still

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire On Not Being Recognized Patricio “Pitbull” Freire appeared on MMAFighting.com‘s “Trocação Franca podcast.” He discussed not being recognized as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time despite his accolades. “I stopped thinking about that a long time ago,” Pitbull said. “I have a lot of submissions, I have a lot

Israel Adesanya will fight Robert Whittaker next if “The Reaper” beats Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290, but his team will not be happy about it. That’s the general gist we’re getting from multiple interviews with Adesanya and his coach Eugene Bareman. With Adesanya set to defend his middleweight title in Sydney this September, Whittaker

Sitting at the top of the game, Amanda Nunes was essentially on cruise control, defeating the top women across the sport of mixed martial arts. But then Julianna Peña upset her in one of the more surprising upsets in recent memory. Peña may have been on top of the world following that victory, which caused

Former UFC fighter Sam Alvey had a successful heavyweight debut. Alvey was in action at B2 Fighting Series 183 on May 27. He went one-on-one with Cam Graham. Alvey scored the TKO finish in the third round. The victory snapped a brutal skid. He was 0-8-1 in his last nine fights before the win. 😁

The F1 Monaco Grand Prix is going down today and Conor McGregor has rolled up in his $3.5 million Lamborghini Tecnomar yacht to enjoy the festivities. McGregor is just one of many celebrities in the tiny microstate tucked into the southern coast of France ready to enjoy some F1 action. Other A-listers sighted thus far

Watch Irene Aldana earn title shot with Macy Chiasson KO 👊 UFC Fight Video Irene Aldana cemented her status as a top UFC bantamweight contender with this UFC 279 knockout of Macy Chiasson. Aldana wasn’t the original opponent for champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 289. She was, however, ready and quick to step in when

Henry Cejudo Wants In As Backup White told media members that Cejudo was quick to offer his services as a replacement opponent to take on O’Malley. Taking to his YouTube channel, “Triple C” revealed that he did indeed throw his name in the hat in case the UFC feels the need to have an interim

Sam Alvey is finally back in the winner’s circle. Alvey competed in his first fight since being cut from the UFC tonight (Sat., May 27, 2023) when he finished Cameron Graham in the third round at B2 Fighting Series 183 from inside the Columbus Convention & Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. The fight took place