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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 120 with Luke Rockhold, Julian Erosa, Cody Brundage, Journey Newson, and Natan Levy
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2023
The 120th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72. We’re first joined by former UFC middleweight champion and current BKFC fighter Luke Rockhold (2:13). Next, UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (15:28) comes on. UFC middleweight Cody Brundage (33:07) comes on. UFC bantamweight Journey Newson (49:22) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Natan Levy (59:51).
Chad Mendes expects Eddie Alvarez fight to be his last - not interested in BKFC title
Andrew Whitelaw - April 18, 2023
Chad Mendes is gearing up for a barnburner against Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41, but believes the clash with his fellow UFC veteran is likely to be his last dance. Speaking in an interview with War Sports, the Team Alpha Male star said,
Eddie Alvarez calls out Nate Diaz for BKFC fight to settle 2015 incident: “We’re not in the third grade here dude”
Harry Kettle - April 5, 2023
Former UFC star Eddie Alvarez has called out Nate Diaz for a fight in BKFC to settle an incident that happened eight years ago. Ever since leaving the UFC, Nate Diaz has been one of the hottest free agents out there alongside Francis Ngannou. Everyone, and we mean everyone, wants to get in there and mix it up with the king of Stockton.
VIDEO | Mike Perry picks nose, wipes it on Luke Rockhold's sweater in first faceoff ahead of BKFC 41
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2023
Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold had an interesting faceoff following a press conference to promote BKFC 41. Perry and Rockhold are set to headline the event on April 29 in a fight that caught many by surprise. On Tuesday, the two came face-to-face for the first time at the press conference and Perry decided to pick his nose and wipe it on Rockhold’s sweater when the former UFC champ wasn’t looking.
Luke Rockhold gets into brief wrestling match with former NBA champion Tim Duncan (VIDEO)
Josh Evanoff - March 27, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold got more than he bargained for with Tim Duncan. The former titleholder has been out of action since his decision defeat to Paulo Costa last August. Following the defeat to ‘The Eraser’, Rockhold announced his retirement. However, the retirement was short-lived, as he was released from the UFC in January.
Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry is in for a rude awakening at BKFC 41: “He’s so f**king dumb, it makes him effective”
Lewis Simpson - March 14, 2023
Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry is in for a rude awakening at BKFC 41. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Rockhold would make his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Mike Perry at 185lbs. Many believed Rockhold would return to some form of combat sports competition, but the confirmation of the matchup came as a surprise.
Luke Rockhold thrilled with BKFC signing after leaving the UFC: "I'm done being a f*cking slave"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold couldn’t be happier with BKFC. The former champion has been out of action since his clash with Paulo Costa last August. In the co-main event of UFC 278, the two middleweight contenders put on a show. Ultimately, it was ‘The Eraser’ who picked up the win by unanimous decision.
BKFC announces stacked fight card for April 29, including Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Mike Perry will square off with former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 on April 29. BKFC president David Feldman went on The MMA Hour and announced that his promotion has signed former UFC champion Luke Rockhold to fight Mike Perry at 185lbs in the main event. The co-main event sees Chad Mendes take on former UFC lightweight champ, Eddie Alvarez at 165lbs. The fight card is set to go down on April 29 in Denver, Colorado.
Josh Watson doubts Greg Hardy will fight in BKFC again, expects to face Ben Rothwell after KO win
Cole Shelton - February 24, 2023
Josh Watson figured Greg Hardy would overlook him at KnuckleMania 3. Hardy was making his BKFC debut against Watson who was 1-1 in the sans gloves promotion. When Watson was offered Hardy he was surprised, but was excited about the matchup. Yet, he knew he was likely picked because BKFC thought he would lose to Hardy.
Austin Trout responds to Diego Sanchez claims he cheated, eyes BKFC title shot: "I went and looked into BKFC's rules on vaseline and there is nothing"
Cole Shelton - February 23, 2023
Austin Trout wasn’t too surprised by how easily he was able to defeat Diego Sanchez at KnuckleMania 3. Trout is the former WBA super middleweight boxing champion and is currently a fight or two away from fighting for the belt again. Yet, he surprised many when he signed with BKFC and made his debut against Diego Sanchez at KnuckleMania 3.
Diego Sanchez set to file an appeal to overturn loss against Austin Trout at KnuckleMania 3: "We will be filling a formal complaint"
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2023
Diego Sanchez will be appealing his KnuckleMania 3 loss to Austin Trout. Sanchez was set to make his BKFC debut against the former boxing world champ in Trout. It was a big fight and heading into the scrap, both men were confident that they would emerge victorious. However, in the end, it was Trout winning by stoppage due to a cut above Sanchez’s eye.
Alan Belcher expects to KO Arnold Adams "early" to win BKFC heavyweight title, believes Ben Rothwell could be his first title defense
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2023
Alan Belcher is confident he will become the BKFC heavyweight champion on Friday in Louisiana at BKFC 36. Belcher is set to take on Arnold Adams for the heavyweight title in an intriguing matchup. Since signing with BKFC, Belcher is 3-0 and coming off a first-round knockout win over Frank Tate. After the win, he thought a title shot would be next, but was okay if he had to fight again.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 111 with Tyron Woodley, Alan Belcher, Jordan Leavitt, and Jasmine Jasudavicius
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2023
The 111th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 70 and BKFC 36 this weekend. We’re first joined by former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (2:18). Next, BKFC heavyweight Alan Belcher (21:24) stops by. UFC lightweight, Jordan Leavitt (40:14) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC women’s flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius (51:03).
John Dodson says it's "embarassing" Reggie Barnett Jr. turned him down at KnuckleMania 3, vows to KO him in the first round to win BKFC flyweight title
Cole Shelton - February 20, 2023
John Dodson was supposed to be fighting for the inaugural BKFC flyweight title at KnuckleMania 3. Dodson was offered to face Reggie Barnett Jr. at KnuckleMania 3 – who is the current interim bantamweight champ – but Dodson says Barnett Jr. turned him down. With that, Jarod Grant took the fight in what BKFC billed as a number-one contender bout. The fight ended up not lasting long as Dodson made quick work scoring a first-round knockout.
BKFC responds to backlash from UFC middleweight Sean Strickland
Fernando Quiles - February 19, 2023
BKFC has fired back at Sean Strickland over his recent criticism of the promotion. This past Saturday night, BKFC held its Knucklemania 3 event inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the main event, Lorenzo Hunt and Mike Richman collided for the undisputed BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Hunt, who walked in as the main champion, proved that he’s the top dog in BKFC’s light heavyweight division. He scored a first-round knockout win over Richman to unify the gold.
VIDEO | BKFC fighter Charisa Sigala suffers gruesome ankle injury at Knucklemania 3
Fernando Quiles - February 19, 2023
Charisa Sigala’s night ended early at BKFC Knucklemania 3 due to a nasty ankle injury. Sigala went one-on-one with Jayme Hinshaw inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 17. This one only lasted 38 seconds, as Sigala landed awkwardly on her ankle as a result of a knockdown. She tried putting her ankle back in place but to no avail.
Sean Strickland slams Diego Sanchez and BKFC following Austin Trout fight: “At some point you gotta look in the mirror”
Fernando Quiles - February 19, 2023
Sean Strickland has once again taken to social media to ruffle some feathers. Strickland was well aware of Diego Sanchez’s fourth-round TKO loss to former WBA super-welterweight titleholder Austin Trout in a bare-knuckle boxing showdown this past Friday night. Sanchez and Trout collided at BKFC Knucklemania 3 inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, N.M.
BKFC Results: Austin Trout stops Diego Sanchez in Round 4 (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2023
Tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania 3 event is co-headlined by a fight between UFC Hall of Famer Diego Sanchez and Austin Trout. Sanchez (30-14 MMA) will be competing for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Kevin Lee in the main event of Eagle FC 46 last March. ‘The Nightmare’ has gone 1-3 over his last four contests, with his lone victory in that time coming in the form of a disqualification win over Michel Pereira.