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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 178 with Mario Bautista
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
The 178th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 307. We’re joined by 11th-ranked UFC bantamweight Mario Bautista (0:41).
WATCH | Alex Pereira and Anthony Smith squash beef ahead of UFC 307: "I am thankful to you"
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and contender Anthony Smith have officially squashed their beef. Pereira and Smith have had an ongoing feud over the past year, with ‘Lionheart’ campaigning for a fight against the Brazilian. However, as Alex Pereira headlines UFC 307 against Khalil Rountree, Smith interviewed the champ for ESPN and the two seemingly squashed their beef.
VIDEO | Ian Machado Garry uses his son to taunt Colby Covington
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2024
UFC welterweight star Ian Machado Garry isn’t through with his pursuit of a fight with former title challenger Colby Covington. Garry targeted a fight with Covington at UFC 303 earlier this year. But, the fight didn’t come to fruition, and Garry ended up facing Michael ‘Venom’ Page on the UFC 303 main card.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Islam Makhachev has accepted January title defense: "Best fighter in the world"
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2024
According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev will make his UFC return in January. The UFC lightweight champion hasn’t appeared in the cage since a clash with Dustin Poirier in early June. Islam Makhachev entered the main event as a massive betting favorite but dealt with more resistance than many expected. Still, the champion closed the show in round five with a submission victory over ‘The Diamond’.
Alex Pereira wants to play a major role in Dana White's move into boxing: "The partnership will start with me"
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira wants to play a role in Dana White’s boxing plans. ‘Poatan’ is currently set to return to the cage this Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Fresh off a knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka in June, Alex Pereira will face fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. For his part, ‘The War Horse’ hasn’t competed since a stoppage win over Anthony Smith last December.
Kayla Harrison says Julianna Peña is "Avoiding the inevitable" by calling for Amanda Nunes trilogy
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2024
UFC bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is already preparing for Julianna Peña to find a way out of fighting her should she win the bantamweight belt at UFC 307. Harrison faces Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 this weekend in Salt Lake City. After a successful promotional debut at UFC 300 in April, Harrison could potentially earn a title shot with a win over Vieira.
VIDEO | Georgia serenades Merab Dvalishvili as a hero after UFC 306 title win
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili became the latest Georgian athlete to reach the pinnacle of his athletic profession. Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley by unanimous decision to become the UFC bantamweight titleholder at UFC 306. He shut down O’Malley’s striking arsenal and wrestled to a dominant victory on the judges’ scorecards.
Kamaru Usman explains why he's picking Khalil Rountree to upset Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2024
Kamaru Usman is expecting Khalil Rountree to shock the world and beat Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree is set to challenge Pereira for the light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday. It’s a fight that caught many by surprise and Pereira enters the bout as a sizeable betting favorite.
Renato Moicano extends training invitation to Benoit Saint-Denis: "I think he’s a great fighter and he’s still young"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2024
Renato Moicano would like for Benoit Saint-Denis to train with him at American Top Team. Moicano and Saint-Denis were rivals inside the Octagon this past Saturday. “Money” Moicano entered enemy territory in Paris. The setting didn’t deter the Brazilian in the least, as he battered the heavily hyped Saint-Denis in the opening round alone.
Joe Rogan returns to commentary desk for UFC 307, other broadcast details revealed
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2024
Joe Rogan will be back at the commentary desk for UFC 307. This Saturday night, the event will be held inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Headlining the show will be a UFC light heavyweight title fight between champion Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree. The co-headliner will see Julianna Pena challenge Raquel Pennington for the women’s bantamweight gold.
Anthony Smith thinks Stipe Miocic would fight Tom Aspinall at UFC 309 if needed: 'He doesn’t really give a sh*t' about Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith believes Stipe Miocic would fight Tom Aspinall if the interim champion is needed for UFC 309. Miocic is scheduled to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The bout will take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th. The bout was initially booked for late 2023, but Jones suffered an injury.
Brendan Allen issues statement following disappointing UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Brendan Allen has issued a statement following his UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov. Allen and Imavov did battle inside the Accor Arena this past Saturday night. While Allen had high hopes for a UFC title shot, he suffered a setback. Imavov handed Allen a unanimous decision defeat.
Benoit Saint-Denis issues statement following devastating UFC Paris loss to Renato Moicano
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Benoit Saint-Denis has issued a statement following his rough loss to Renato Moicano on home turf. Saint-Denis was hoping to rebound after being knocked out by Dustin Poirier earlier this year. For his bout with Moicano this past weekend, Saint-Denis had the benefit of fighting in France, his home country.
Kayla Harrison expects UFC 307 backup role if needed: "If I have to step in on short notice and fight, I will"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Kayla Harrison will stay ready in case she’s called upon to serve as a backup for the UFC 307 co-main event. Raquel Pennington is scheduled to put the women’s bantamweight title at stake against Julianna Pena on October 5th. On that same card, Harrison is set to collide with Ketlen Vieira.
Renato Moicano urges Paddy Pimblett to avoid fighting him following UFC Paris: "I'm going to hurt you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Renato Moicano has a stern warning for Paddy Pimblett. “Money” Moicano entered enemy territory against Benoit Saint Denis this past Saturday. The lightweight fight headlined UFC Paris inside the Accor Arena. The Brazilian battered the face of Saint Denis, and the doctor would not allow the fight to enter the third round.
Brendan Allen fires back at Dricus Du Plessis over "loser" comments following UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
It did not take long for Brendan Allen to respond to reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Allen (24-6 MMA) returned to action in the co-headliner of today’s UFC Paris event for a middleweight showdown with Nassourdine Imavov (15-4 MMA).
UFC Paris Bonus Report: Fares Ziam one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
The Octagon returned to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis. The highly anticipated lightweight main event resulted in a brutal one-sided beating. Renato Moicano was able to get the fight to the ground in the opening seconds of the first round and proceeded to batter Benoit Saint Denis with a plethora of punches and elbows (see those here). Somehow, ‘BSD’ was able to survive the onslaught and make it out of Round 1. While many expected Moicano to move in for the kill early in Round 2, that didn’t prove to be the case. Instead, the Frenchman was able to mount some decent offense, this while fending off the Brazilian’s takedown attempts. However, at the end of the second round the doctor was asked to come in and check on Saint Denis. Upon his review, the fight was waved off as ‘BSD’ could no longer see.
Pros react after Renato Moicano stops Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Today’s UFC Paris event was headlined by a key lightweight bout featuring Benoit Saint Denis taking on Renato Moicano. Saint Denis (13-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at March’s UFC 299 event. That setback had snapped a five-fight winning streak for the Frenchman, who had previously earned consecutive stoppage wins over Niklas Stolze, Gabriel Miranda, Ismael Bonfim, Thiago Moises and Matt Frevola.