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Tom Aspinall
Tom Aspinall

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall calls for a rematch with Curtis Blaydes: “It’s personal in a professional kind of way”

Harry Kettle - March 27, 2024

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has given his thoughts on a rematch with Curtis Blaydes. Right now, Tom Aspinall is in limbo. He is the interim champion, but it doesn’t seem likely that he’ll get the chance to unify the belt against Jon Jones. Instead, Jon is holding out for a legacy showdown with Stipe Miocic.

Raquel Pennington
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Raquel Pennington reveals she dealt with the flu during UFC 297 fight week: "I don't know if I can fight"

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024

Raquel Pennington had to overcome adversity to even fight at UFC 297 for the vacant bantamweight title. Pennington was set to face Mayra Bueno Silva in January in Toronto, and she says the training camp was one of the best she’s ever had. However, on fight week, Pennington fell ill and she says it was at the worst point on fight day when she woke up and wasn’t sure if she was even going to be able to fight.

Colby Covington and Sean Strickland
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Colby Covington alleges Sean Strickland "is under investigation in Vegas" right now: "He’s gonna be going to court"

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024

Colby Covington claims former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is under investigation for allegedly pistol-whipping a man in Vegas. Covington and Strickland have never seen eye-to-eye, as they both have taken shots at one another. With that said, Covington is now claiming that the former middleweight champ is soon going to be going to court after he attacked a man in Vegas.

Erin Blanchfield
Manon Fiorot

Erin Blanchfield looking for an "iconic performance" against Manon Fiorot to secure title shot

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024

Erin Blanchfield is looking to secure a title shot with a win against Manon Fiorot in the main event of UFC Atlantic City on Saturday. Blanchfield is a perfect 6-0 in the UFC and coming off a decision win over Taila Santos back in August. Although at the time many thought that would be a No. 1 contender fight, Blanchfield is now set to face Fiorot in a bout that she’s the betting favorite in.

Daniel Cormier and Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier

Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier needs to be next: "No lose situation for the UFC"

Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is a no-lose situation for everyone involved. Earlier this month, ‘The Diamond’ returned at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Despite entering the bout as a heavy underdog, Dustin Poirier viciously knocked out the ‘God of War’ in round two. The fight was the former interim champion’s first since being finished by Justin Gaethje last summer.

Tom Aspinall
Tom Aspinall

Dana White confirms plans for Tom Aspinall to defend interim UFC title: "It's not right to let him sit"

Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024

With Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic on the shelf, Dana White is ready to get UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall active. The British fighter last competed at UFC 295 in November. After Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was canceled, the promotion subbed in Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich. The two competed for the interim heavyweight title, as ‘Bones’ was expected to be out of action for months.

Jiri Prochazka, Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill
Jamahal Hill

Jiri Prochazka breaks down UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024

Jiri Prochazka thinks Jamahal Hill has more weapons than Alex Pereira which could be the difference heading into their UFC 300 main event. Pereira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time since he knocked out Prochazka in November to become the new light heavyweight champion. In his first title defense, he will face the former champ in Hill, who was forced to vacate the belt due to an injury.

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UFC champion Sean O’Malley sends a warning to fans making unwelcome visits to his home in Arizona

Susan Cox - March 26, 2024

UFC champion Sean O’Malley is sending a warning to fans making unwelcome visits to his home in Arizona. Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA) is the current UFC bantamweight champion, most recently defeating Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) earlier this month at UFC 299.

Dana White
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Dana White announces the UFC will return to England for a pay-per-view event in 2024

Susan Cox - March 26, 2024

Dana White has announced that the UFC will return to England for a pay-per-view event in 2024. UFC CEO Dana White made the announcement on ‘TNT Sports‘:

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Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan refutes Conor McGregor’s “crazy” claim that acting his harder than fighting: “Act in Road House or fight Khabib again?”

Susan Cox - March 26, 2024

Joe Rogan is refuting Conor McGregor’s ‘crazy’ claim that acting is harder than fighting. It was just last week, that the movie remake of ‘Road House’ was released on Amazon Prime Video. The movie features Conor McGregor making his acting debut and starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 159
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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 159 with Raquel Pennington and Andre Petroski

Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024

The 159th episode of Just Scrap Radio with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Atlantic City and talk about the latest news. We’re first joined by the UFC women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington (1:11). Next, UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (12:22) comes on.

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Payton Talbott explains why he “hates” being compared to UFC champion Sean O’Malley: “I don't think we fight very similar”

Harry Kettle - March 26, 2024

Payton Talbott has given his thoughts on fight fans and pundits comparing him to UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. On Saturday night, Payton Talbott really announced himself to the bantamweight division. He took on Cameron Saaiman and, in many ways, put on a masterclass. He proved himself to be a really intriguing prospect at 135 pounds, with many believing he has the potential to go all the way.