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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 61 with Josh Emmett, Dan Ige, Phil Daru, Eryk Anders, and Randy Costa

Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021

The 61st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 269. We’re first by the seventh-ranked UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett (2:44). Next, ninth-ranked featherweight, Dan Ige (16:43) joins the show. Dustin Poirier’s strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru (35:44) comes on. UFC middleweight, Eryk Anders (51:46) then joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight, Randy Costa (1:02:53).

Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier to host ‘Thanks-Christmas’ after UFC 269, plans to use world title as a dinner plate

Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021

UFC star Dustin Poirier is clearly in a relaxed mood after declaring he will have ‘Thanks-Christmas’ dinner to celebrate if he wins at UFC 269. This Saturday night, Dustin Poirier will attempt to finally reach the top of the mountain when he challenges Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight championship. Both men have been on incredible runs as of late with Oliviera beating Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler, whereas Poirier has defeated Dan Hooker and Conor McGregor twice since his title defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Michelle Waterson
Jessica Eye

UFC announces 3 new women’s matchups, including the returns of Michelle Waterson and Jessica Eye

Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has booked three notable fights across three divisions, including the return of Michelle Waterson. While the UFC can look back and be proud of what they’ve produced so far in 2021, it’s always important to look ahead to the future – especially when you have as many events as they do. Across the next few months the groundwork is going to be laid for a string of high-profile bookings and in the last couple of days, the following three bouts have been set in stone for three different women’s divisions.

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Francis Ngannou

Ciryl Gane warns fans not to expect the same Francis Ngannou at UFC 270: “He knows I can manage the power”

Christopher Taylor - December 6, 2021

Ciryl Gane has warned fight fans not to expect the same style out of Francis Ngannou at UFC 270. Gane (10-0 MMA), the promotions current interim heavyweight title holder, and Ngannou (16-3 MMA) the UFC’s reigning heavyweight champion, are set to collide in a title unification bout on January 22.

Jake Paul
Tyron Woodley

Jake Paul scoffs at ‘no knockout clause’ rumor, implements $500k bonus to Tyron Woodley for rematch

Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021

Jake Paul has made it clear there is nothing in the contracts saying his opponent can’t knock him out. Back in August, Tyron Woodley rocked Paul badly but didn’t throw anything of substance after that to finish the job. To no surprise, after the fight, Dillon Danis claimed Woodley had a no knockout rule in his contract which Paul says is not true. Instead, he offered Woodley a $500k bonus if he does knock him out in their rematch on December 18.

Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley

Jake Paul opens as sizeable favorite over Tyron Woodley ahead of December 18 rematch

Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021

Jake Paul has opened as the betting favorite over Tyron Woodley. Paul was originally supposed to box Tommy Fury in the main event of the Showtime boxing pay-per-view on December 18 in Tampa, Florida. Unfortnately, on Monday it was revealed Fury was forced out of the fight due to an injury. Shortly thereafter, it was revealed Paul would be rematching Woodley, who took the fight on 12 days’ notice.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Conor McGregor explains why Khabib Nurmagomedov was 'good, not great' in deleted tweet

Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021

Conor McGregor believes Khabib Nurmagomedov was good but not great as a fighter. Nurmagomedov retired at 29-0 and is considered arguably the greatest lightweight of all time, as well as being one of the best fighters ever. He was dominant during his UFC run which included a fourth-round submission win over McGregor, yet for the Irishman, a variety of reasons hinders Nurmagomedov’s legacy.

Rashad Evans
Khabib Nurmagomedov

Rashad Evans ends retirement to compete on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle FC card, Bigfoot Silva booked in the main event

Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021

Rashad Evans will be fighting again. Evans, who retired following his KO loss to Anthony Smith at UFC 225 in June of 2018, will be coming out of retirement to compete on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC’s U.S. debut on January 28. The news was reported by Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports, but Evans’ opponent is not yet known.

Colby Covington, UFC Newark
Rafael dos Anjos

Colby Covington doubles down on “filthy animals” comments four years after originally insulting Brazil

Susan Cox - December 6, 2021

Colby Covington has no remorse about labeling Brazil as a country filled with “filthy animals” in the lead up to his fight with Rafael dos Anjos. The UFC’s former interim welterweight champion, Covington (16-3 MMA), turned heel back in 2017 after scoring a unanimous decision victory over Demian Maia in São Paulo.

Jake Paul, Tommy Fury
Jake Paul

Tommy Fury issues statement after being forced out of Jake Paul fight with illness and injury

Susan Cox - December 6, 2021

Tommy Fury has issued a statement after being forced to withdraw from his slated boxing match with Jake Paul on December 18. Fury (7-0) had last competed on Paul’s undercard back in August, where he scored a decision win over Anthony Taylor. That same evening, ‘The Problem Child’ defeated former UFC champion Tyron Woodley by split decision.

Tyron Woodley
Jake Paul

Tyron Woodley reacts after booking boxing rematch with Jake Paul

Susan Cox - December 6, 2021

Tyron Woodley has reacted after finally booking his much desired rematch with Jake Paul. Yes, after eventually getting the “I love Jake Paul” tattoo, Woodley now has his coveted rematch scheduled with Paul.

Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley
Jake Paul

Tommy Fury forced out of fight with Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley steps in

Susan Cox - December 6, 2021

Tyron Woodley will get the chance to settle the score with Jake Paul, this after Tommy Fury was forced to withdraw from his fight with boxings “problem child”. Woodley (0-1) and Paul (4-0) originally collided back in August, with Jake emerging victorious by way of a split decision.

Dusko Todorovic
UFC

Photo | Dusko Todorovic shows off the gruesome foot injury he suffered prior to his UFC Vegas 44 win

Harry Kettle - December 6, 2021

UFC middleweight Dusko Todorovic has revealed details of a gruesome foot injury he suffered earlier this year. This past Saturday night, Dusko Todorovic took his pro mixed martial arts record to 11-2 with a nice ground and pound win over Maki Pitolo. The success broke a two-fight losing streak that came from setbacks against Punahele Soriano and Gregory Rodrigues, both of which took place this year.

Aljamain-Sterling
Jose Aldo

Aljamain Sterling shares the key to defeating Jose Aldo in a potential UFC title fight

Harry Kettle - December 6, 2021

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has provided his own blueprint for how he’d try to defeat Jose Aldo. Last Saturday night, MMA fans across the globe watched on in awe as Jose Aldo turned back the clock once again with an emphatic win over Rob Font. The unanimous decision success took him up to a three-fight win streak and left many believing he’s now just one win away from another shot at the bantamweight strap.

Jimmy-Crute
Jimmy Crute

Jimmy Crute issues statement following brutal KO loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC Vegas 44

Adam Martin - December 5, 2021

UFC light heavyweight contender Jimmy Crute issued a statement following his brutal KO loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC Vegas 44. Hill needed just 48 seconds to drop Crute and knock him out with follow-up punches on the ground. For Hill, it was a huge bounceback win after getting finished by Paul Craig in devastating fashion in his last outing. For Crute, meanwhile, it was a brutal KO loss, and his second straight defeat via stoppage after losing via TKO to Anthony Smith in his last fight. To make matters worse, Crute appeared to suffer damage around the eye area of his face.

Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee

Scott Coker says Bellator is not currently interested in former UFC fighter Kevin Lee

Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021

Scott Coker says that Bellator is not currently interested in signing free agent Kevin Lee following his UFC release. The former interim lightweight title challenger, Lee (18-7 MMA), was let go by Dana White and company last week after suffering setbacks in four of his past five Octagon appearances.

Khamzat Chimaev, UFC, Borz
Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev says his undefeated record dates back to grade five when he beat up an eleventh grader

Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021

UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev claims his undefeated record dates back to grade five when he beat up an eleventh grader. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) most recently competed at October’s UFC 267 event, where he scored a first round TKO victory over ranked welterweight Li Jingliang. The Russian-Swede is now 4-0 under the UFC banner, earning finishes in all four of those wins.

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Rob Font

Dede Pederneiras reacts after longtime pupil Jose Aldo defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 44

Adam Martin - December 5, 2021

Dede Pederneiras issued a statement after his longtime pupil at Nova Uniao, Jose Aldo, defeated Rob Font in the main event of UFC Vegas 44. Pederneiras has been coaching Aldo for years at Nova Uniao in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the two have gone on several championships runs over the years in both the UFC and the WEC. On Saturday night at UFC Vegas 44, Aldo punched his ticket to a No. 1 contender fight at 135lbs as he smashed Font in a lopsided unanimous decision victory. It was an incredible victory by Aldo, who once again showed that Father Time stops for him. At age 35, Aldo continues to add to his legacy, and with Pederneiras in his corner every time, too.