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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 65 with Jack Hermansson, Sam Alvey, Steven Peterson, Julian Erosa, Jason Witt, and Bryan Battle
Cole Shelton - February 1, 2022
The 65th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 47. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event in sixth-ranked middleweight contender, Jack Hermansson (2:50). Next, UFC middleweight, Sam Alvey (16:12) comes on. UFC featherweights, Steven Peterson (32:00), and Julian Erosa (45:56) then join the show to preview their fight. UFC welterweight, Jason Witt (1:01:13) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC middleweight, Bryan Battle (1:15:37).
Chael Sonnen shares his theory on what will happen if Khamzat Chimaev defeats Gilbert Burns
Harry Kettle - February 1, 2022
Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on what could happen if Khamzat Chimaev is able to beat Gilbert Burns. As of this writing, the Ultimate Fighting Championship appears to be targeting a showdown between Khazmat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns for UFC 273. The meeting between these two top welterweights, in the eyes of many, could serve as a de-facto number one contender fight – especially if Chimaev is able to win convincingly and keep his magnificent start in the UFC going.
Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima set for UFC 274
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2022
Blagoy Ivanov will finally be making the walk to the Octagon again. Multiple sources have informed BJPENN.com that Ivanov will return at UFC 274 on May 7 against Marcos Rogerio de Lima at a location TBD. The fight has been in the works for a while and now it is finally a done deal. UFC 274 will see Glover Teixeira defend his light heavyweight belt against Jiri Prochazka while Charles Oliveira will defend his lightweight strap against Justin Gaethje.
Jake Paul "would love" to box former "idol" Anderson Silva
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2022
Jake Paul says he grew up idolizing Anderson Silva so he would love to box the former UFC middleweight champion. Paul says he grew up an MMA fan and even met and got a picture with Silva along with his autograph in a gym in Ohio. He said he’s always enjoyed watching ‘The Spider’ fight and with both men not having their next fight booked, Paul says there is some interest in facing the Brazilian.
Randy Couture sounds off on the “horrible” Ultimate Fighter contracts handed out by UFC: “A one-sided mess”
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2022
Randy Couture doesn’t like the contracts the UFC hands to the contestants of The Ultimate Fighter. Couture owns Xtreme Couture and was a coach on TUF, so he has seen first hand what fighters’ contracts are like coming off the show. He claims TUF contracts are extremely one-sided and are very favorable towards the UFC.
Deiveson Figueiredo requests $1 million dollars for Brandon Moreno quadrilogy bout
Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2022
Deiveson Figueiredo has named his price to fight Brandon Moreno again. The flyweight champion went on to The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani to discuss fighting his rival again. The two men have fought on three different occasions already, and fans are keen to see them do it again.
Ali Abdelaziz wants Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya to fight: "I don’t think they’re best friends"
Cole Shelton - January 31, 2022
Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya have both said they won’t fight one another, but Ali Abdelaziz is hoping he can make the scrap happen. Usman is currently the welterweight champion while Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight strap against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 on February 12. Both men are clearing out their respective divisions and there aren’t many options available but Abdelaziz says Usman will face Leon Edwards next.
Paul Daley announces May retirement bout
Josh Evanoff - January 31, 2022
One of the great mainstays of the UK’s MMA scene is finally calling it quits. Paul Daley recently went on to The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. There, ‘Semtex’ revealed that he has an upcoming bout scheduled for May 13th. The London card is headlined by Yaroslav Amosov vs. Michael Venom Page.
Cody Garbrandt’s uncle and former trainer believes another KO loss for ‘No Love’ would be a career-ender
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Cody Garbrandt, 30, (12-5 MMA) last fought in December 2021 at UFC 269, where he suffered a first round TKO loss to Kai Kara-France in his flyweight debut. ‘No Love’ has experienced a tough few years. With having a bad case of Covid-19, and multiple injuries he has the daunting record of having 5 losses over the last 4 years.
Michael Bisping shares his thoughts on a potential super fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on a potential Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury super fight. It appears that both Fury and Ngannou are in agreement that they want to meet in the boxing ring in 2022.
Joe Rogan responds to Spotify controversy
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Joe Rogan shared a video on Instagram where he responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding misinformation which he is accused of spreading concerning Covid-19 on his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’. Rogan, has a huge following with estimates at 11 million listeners per episode and as of today has accumulated over 1,750 plus podcasts.
Michael Bisping finds it mind blowing that adult males get excited for pro wrestling: “I can’t understand how another grown man who takes himself seriously gets so invested in it”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2022
UFC commentator Michael Bisping can’t understand the fascination grown men have for professional wrestling. While he may have had a fantastic persona during his fighting days with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Michael Bisping has certainly scaled that back since retirement. Now, he chooses to focus on having a good time, whether it be on the commentary desk or during his podcasts.
Sean O’Malley reveals the “f*cking gangster” he would like to fight most: “I think it would be a sick fight”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2022
UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has revealed the “gangster” he’d like to fight the most as his career continues to progress. While he may be divisive in the eyes of some, there’s no denying the impact Sean O’Malley has been able to have since entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s one of the most exciting fighters on the entire roster and as we look ahead to the future, that reputation looks set to stick with him.
Sean O'Malley on Conor McGregor comparisons: "I don't want to get to a point where I'm throwing a dolly at a f*cking bus; but I also kinda do"
Christopher Taylor - January 30, 2022
Sean O’Malley is quickly becoming one of the UFC’s biggest stars with many pundits comparing his rise in popularity to that of Conor McGregor. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) most recently competed at last months UFC 269 event where he defeated Raulian Paiva via first round TKO. That win marked Suga’s third stoppage victory in a row and earned him a spot in the top-15 of the official UFC rankings.
Fernand Lopez Credits Kamaru Usman For Keeping Peace With Francis Ngnanou
Fernando Quiles - January 30, 2022
MMA Factory head coach Fernand Lopez has some praise for UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. Going into the UFC 270 PPV, the beef wasn’t between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Instead, the bad blood between Ngnanou and Lopez came to a head. The two exchanged some harsh words in the build-up to the undisputed heavyweight title bout.
Tony Ferguson fires back at Ali Abdelaziz over “jealous old girlfriend” comment: “Sit down and shut up before I ankle pick you”
Fernando Quiles - January 30, 2022
Tony Ferguson is having none of Ali Abdelaziz’s backtalk. It’s no secret that Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov aren’t friends. The two were booked to fight numerous times but never actually shared the Octagon. Khabib has retired and Ferguson isn’t likely to ever face “The Eagle.”
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland gives fans a unique look at his crib (Video)
Fernando Quiles - January 30, 2022
Sean Strickland’s house tour has serious Redman MTV Cribs vibes. Strickland is known for his unique personality. Those who follow the UFC middleweight on social media know to expect the unexpected. This go-around, followers were in for an impromptu edition of Sean Strickland’s crib.
Bobby Lashley believes his skills and knowledge of MMA far exceeds that of Brock Lesnar: “I think that I have a lot more than he does in it”
Fernando Quiles - January 30, 2022
Bobby Lashley believes that skill-for-skill he’s got the edge over Brock Lesnar in MMA. Lashley and Lesnar are currently two top stars in WWE. The two had a match in the world of sports entertainment at the Royal Rumble PPV on Jan. 29. Lashley captured the WWE Championship thanks to interference from Roman Reigns.