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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 175 with Steve Erceg
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
The 175th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 305. We’re joined by one-half of the co-main event and seventh-ranked flyweight contender Steve Erceg (0:52).
Adriano Moraes guns for redemption against Danny Kingad at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 12, 2024
Adriano Moraes embarks on a journey of redemption that will bring him face-to-face with a familiar adversary. The former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion is scheduled to take on #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad in a three-round duel at ONE 169: Atlanta. This takes place at the State Farm Arena on November 8.
What's next for Serghei Spivac and Marcin Tybura after UFC Vegas 95?
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
The UFC was back at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for a lackluster UFC Vegas 95 card, which was headlined by Serghei Spivac vs. Marcin Tybura at heavyweight. Heading into the bout, Spivac was looking to avenge his 2020 loss to Tybura. Spivac was coming off a TKO loss to Ciryl Gane which had snapped his three-fight winning streak. Tybura, meanwhile, was coming off a submission win over Tai Tuivasa to return to the win column after a TKO loss to Tom Aspinall.
Darren Till explodes at online troll after questioning possible UFC return: “How f***ing stupid do you feel?”
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till didn’t let an online troll go unaddressed in questioning why the promotion would re-sign him. Till parted ways with the UFC just a few months after a submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282. On his way out of the UFC, Till lost five of his last six fights, with the last win coming against Kelvin Gastelum by split decision at UFC 244.
Muhammad Mokaev hints he has signed a new deal after UFC release
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev has found a new home after the promotion opted to part ways. Mokaev defeated Manel Kape by unanimous decision in what turned out to be his UFC finale at UFC 304 last month. Immediately after the event, UFC CEO Dana White expressed disinterest in re-signing Mokaev and encouraged the PFL to take a look at the unbeaten free agent.
WATCH | Paddy Pimblett shows off 42lbs weight gain since UFC 304 win: "Still a bit chubby"
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has been known to gain weight after fights and he did just that following his latest win. Pimblett picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC 304 as he scored a first-round submission victory over Bobby Green. The impressive finish moved Pimblett into the lightweight rankings and ‘The Baddy’ has obviously been celebrating that accomplishment as he’s gained 42lbs since the UFC 304 weigh-in day.
Jon Anik hits back at critics of UFC 304 commentary during Belal Muhammad's win
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik vehemently denies any favoritism during Belal Muhammad’s title win in Manchester last month. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. His ongoing 11-fight unbeaten streak was capped off by a largely-dominant win over the incumbent Edwards in a rematch of their 2021 clash.
Colby Covington slams LeBron James after winning gold at 2024 Paris Olympics: "It's disgusting!'
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2024
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has continued his one-sided feud with LeBron James. ‘Chaos’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in December. That bout ended a long hiatus for Colby Covington, and he was largely dominated. Post-fight, the welterweight revealed a foot injury that hindered his performance. Now healthy, Covington has chosen to remain on the sidelines, rather than fighting the likes of Ian Garry.
VIDEO | Belal Muhammad gets a huge entourage in Chicago after UFC 304 title win
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is thoroughly enjoying the perks of becoming a world titleholder after his triumphant victory. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to become the UFC welterweight champion at UFC 304. He silenced the Manchester crowd by utilizing his timely striking and elite wrestling to stifle Edwards’s advances.
Robert Whittaker shares prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
Robert Whittaker believes the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 is truly 50-50. Du Plessis is looking to defend his middleweight title for the first time when he takes on the division’s former champ in Adesanya. It’s an intriguing matchup that the oddsmakers have ‘Stylebender’ as a slight favorite in.
Islam Makhachev blames "Dirty politics" for Russia's ban from the 2024 Olympic Games
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev feels the International Olympic Committee’s ban of Russia from the 2024 Olympic Games was brutally unjust. Russian athletes were banned from the 2024 Summer Olympics after the country invaded Ukraine in early 2022. Only a handful of athletes from Russia competed at this year’s games, but were forced to compete as “individual neutral athletes”.
Israel Adesanya slams 'privileged' Dricus Du Plessis ahead of UFC 305: “He’ll never understand”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2024
Israel Adesanya is slamming ‘privileged’ middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their title fight at UFC 305. UFC 305 takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Paddy Pimblett issues warning to current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev: “You know Islam, we’re coming”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2024
Paddy Pimblett has issued a warning to current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Pimblett (22-3 MMA) is hot off a submission victory over Bobby Green (32-16 MMA) this past month at UFC 304 in Manchester, England.
Sean Climaco eager to earn career validation at ONE 168: “This is where I want to be”
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 12, 2024
Sean Climaco seeks to prove he’s more than just a flash in the pan. The Filipino-American sensation returns to action at ONE 168: Denver at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Eric Nicksick is "optimistic" that there's a chance Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones could happen
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s head coach Eric Nicksick believes there’s still a chance that he could go on to battle Jon Jones. Once upon a time, there was great desire from fans to see Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones. Unfortunately, it never quite came to fruition. Now, Jones is the UFC heavyweight champion. Ngannou, meanwhile, is getting ready to begin a new venture with PFL.
Sean O'Malley admits surprise at UFC deciding to cut Muhammad Mokaev
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the promotion’s decision not to re-sign Muhammad Mokaev. As many fans know, Muhammad Mokaev is no longer with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He may be an undefeated flyweight prospect, but the promotion has decided he’s not worth keeping on the books. One of the main reasons for that, it seems, is his attitude.
Lil' bro reminds fans that Jonathan Haggerty's "got that dog in him"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 12, 2024
Freddie Haggerty exudes confidence that older brother Jonathan Haggerty will emerge triumphant in his next assignment. Jonathan stakes his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the main event of ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Israel Adesanya claims beating Dricus du Plessis is more important than winning UFC title
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya has claimed that defeating Dricus du Plessis would mean more to him than winning back the UFC title. It’s been almost twelve months since we saw Israel Adesanya compete inside the Octagon. On that night, he was defeated by Sean Strickland in a shocking one-sided decision. The American was able to drop ‘Stylebender’ in the first round before going on to dominate him throughout the five-round contest.