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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 174 with Damon Jackson
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2024
The 174th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 95. We were supposed to be joined by Chris Gutierrez but his fight against Javid Basharat was announced to be off. So, we are only joined by UFC featherweight Damon Jackson (0:57).
Conor McGregor claims Khabib Nurmagomedov fled his country after terrorists from his gym committed an act of terror
Harry Kettle - August 6, 2024
Conor McGregor has made another startling accusation against Khabib Nurmagomedov as their feud continues. It’s been almost six years since we saw Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov square off. On that night, it was Khabib who was able to get the better of the Irishman in a gruelling battle. Ever since then, of course, fans have been waiting to see whether or not they’d ever have a rematch. Up to this point, it hasn’t happened.
Nong-O Hama vs. Kiamran Nabati added to ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 6, 2024
ONE Friday Fights 81 has bolstered its bout lineup with a must-see bantamweight Muay Thai clash between Nong-O Hama and Kiamran Nabati. This Asia primetime event takes place live at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 27.
Denice Zamboanga battles Alyona Rassohyna for atomweight strap at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 5, 2024
Denice Zamboanga could fulfill a long-awaited dream when she takes on Alyona Rassohyna for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Championship. This five-rounder will feature as the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
Umar Nurmagomedov’s coach compares surging bantamweight’s career trajectory to Khabib
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov’s head coach feels the undefeated bantamweight could amass a career similar to his UFC Hall of Fame cousin Khabib. Nurmagomedov defeated former interim UFC title challenger Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The victory propelled him to the top of the bantamweight division, and a likely title shot against the Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili winner.
WATCH: Belal Muhammad shares heartfelt message to Palestinian children amidst ongoing Israel crisis
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad sent a heartwarming message to the children of Palestine after winning the 170lb title. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to cap off his remarkable path to the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304. He put on a largely dominant performance against Edwards, one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.
Chael Sonnen “Captivated” by Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov after latest UFC victory
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes surging middleweight Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov could become one of the sport’s biggest stars. Magomedov passed his latest UFC test by unanimous decision over Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Abu Dhabi last weekend. He remains unbeaten in his MMA career and is 3-0 inside the UFC Octagon.
VIDEO | UFC's Ramon Taveras survives drive-by shooting: "Happy to be alive"
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
Dana White’s Contender Series alum Ramon Taveras escaped death by mere inches during a recent shooting in Jacksonville, FL. Taveras, who made his UFC debut at UFC 297 in January, left his mother’s house near Jacksonville last Monday when a pair of assailants opened fire from a moving vehicle. Luckily, Taveras wasn’t injured and was able to use his firearm in self-defense, forcing the shooters away from the residence.
Michael Chiesa reveals he would have retired from MMA had he lost to Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2024
Michael Chiesa says he would have retired had he lost to Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi. Chiesa was fighting for the first time in over a year as he took on Ferguson, in a fight he was a sizeable favorite in. However, he was on a three-fight losing streak so there was pressure on him to get the win. Not only was Chiesa fighting to likely save his UFC job, but he says had he lost he would have hung up his gloves and retired. Luckily for Chiesa, he made quick work of Ferguson as he scored a first-round submission win.
TikTok star accuses Alex Pereira of rape during UFC 302 fight week
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
A TikTok star has accused UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira of sexually assaulting her at a New Jersey hotel. Meredith Brown, a TikTok user who has accumulated over 54,000 followers on the platform, posted a series of videos earlier this week accusing Pereira of rape. She claims the assault occurred at a hotel after she and a friend were originally invited for a night out with the UFC champ and an unnamed assistant.
WATCH | UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane receives raucous ovation during appearance at 2024 Paris Olympics
Josh Evanoff - August 5, 2024
It appears that former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is an absolute star in France. ‘Bon Gamin’ hasn’t competed since a fight against Serghei Spivac last September in Paris. The bout was Ciryl Gane’s first since coming up short in a bid for undisputed heavyweight gold in March against Jon Jones. However, back in his home country, the Frenchman handed the ‘Polar Bear’ a second-round knockout loss last year.
Interim UFC champion Tom Aspinall shows interest in future move to the boxing ring: "I'll pop over there for a few quid"
Josh Evanoff - August 5, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is down for a future move to the boxing ring. The British standout is fresh off his return to the cage last month at UFC 304. Back for the first time since winning interim heavyweight gold last November, Tom Aspinall faced Curtis Blaydes. ‘Razor’ had previously handed the champion his first career defeat back in July 2022 due to injury. However, the rematch wasn’t even close.
Sean O'Malley's coach responds to Merab Dvalishvili's recent threats: "Taking on me is not very smart"
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
The bad blood between Sean O’Malley, his coach, and Merab Dvalishvili is intensifying ahead of UFC 306 next month. O’Malley and Dvalishvili headline UFC 306 on September 14th in Las Vegas. The event is the first, and potentially only, UFC pay-per-view to take place at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Jon Anik pitches one UFC vet Tony Ferguson could face if promotion offers him one more fight
Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024
UFC play-by-play broadcaster Jon Anik has an intriguing idea for Tony Ferguson if the promotion offers him another fight after UFC Abu Dhabi. Ferguson lost to Michael Chiesa at UFC Abu Dhabi last Saturday. The defeat extended his ongoing losing streak to eight fights, and he half-retired in the Octagon after the bout in hopes of getting another opportunity.
Donald Trump hails Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite UFC fighter
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2024
Former US President Donald Trump has hailed former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite UFC fighter. Trump is a known fight fan and has been in attendance for plenty of UFC events. Whenever he is in attendance, fighters have often given him a shutout or praise. However, Trump has never shared who his favorite fighter of all time is, despite Colby Covington claiming to be that individual.
Belal Muhammad reacts following “back injury” claims made by Leon Edwards’ coach: “He’s a joke”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
UFC champion Belal Muhammad is reacting following ‘back injury’ claims made by the coach of Leon Edwards. It was just last month at UFC 304 that saw Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) defeat Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) to become the new UFC welterweight champion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov not surprised by Tony Ferguson’s half retirement at UFC Abu Dhabi: “He’s truly one of the best to ever do it”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not surprised by Tony Ferguson’s half retirement at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi took place this past Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Dana White suggests UFC antitrust judge is harboring a high school grudge: “This feels absolutely personal”
Susan Cox - August 5, 2024
Dana White is suggesting that the UFC antitrust judge is harboring a high school grudge. The ongoing antitrust class action lawsuit has been winding its way through the court system for the past 10 years. It was announced that a $335 million settlement was to close out the antitrust lawsuit.