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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 91 with Geoff Neal, John Dodson, Terrance McKinney, and Jay Perrin
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2022
The 91st episode of Just Scrap Radio is here ahead of UFC 278, BKFC 28, and recapping UFC Vegas 59 from two weeks ago. We’re first joined by eighth-ranked welterweight Geoff Neal (1:33). Next, former UFC flyweight and now BKFC fighter John Dodson (11:42). UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney (26:03) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Jay Perrin (34:59).
Fight fans blast Dana White after the UFC San Diego fighter salaries were revealed: “Modern day slave owner”
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2022
UFC president Dana White has come under fire after the salaries for this past weekend’s event in San Diego were released. On Saturday night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to California with a really fun event in San Diego. While it may not have been the most stacked card on paper, it certainly delivered in a big way with some tremendous fights littered throughout the card.
Dominick Reyes books ‘Superman’ for his return to the Octagon at UFC 281
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2022
Dominick Reyes is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 281 for a clash with fellow light heavyweight Ryan Spann. For the longest time during his initial rise to prominence, it felt like just a matter of time before Dominick Reyes ascended to the title picture at 205 pounds. Then, when he got there, he put on one hell of a performance against Jon Jones – only to come up short on the judges’ scorecards.
Sean Woodson wants to be known as "a fan-friendly fighter," expects to KO Luis Saldana at UFC 278: "I feel really strong and confident that I will get the knockout"
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Sean Woodson is ready to make the walk to the Octagon again and will do so in front of fans at UFC 278. Woodson hasn’t fought since November of last year when he scored a first-round TKO over Collin Anglin. Although it was a quick finish, Woodson broke his hand again which kept him out of the Octagon for several months again.
Dominick Cruz releases statement following KO loss to Marlon Vera at UFC San Diego: "The body feels great"
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Dominick Cruz has issued a statement following his KO loss to Marlon Vera on Saturday. Cruz was headlining the UFC Fight Night card in his hometown of San Diego, California against Vera. The fight was a big one as the winner would likely be one win away from a title shot.
Bobby Green calls out "fathead" Paddy Pimblett from a few rows behind at UFC San Diego: "I don't know about the Baddy, if he was bad, he would fight me"
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Bobby Green is hoping to fight Paddy Pimblett his next time out. Green and Pimblett were both in attendance at UFC San Diego with Green being just a few rows behind ‘The Baddy’ when he began videotaping him and calling him out. Green was vocal about thinking Pimblett was taking easy fights and hopes he steps up to the plate and faces him.
Israel Adesanya gives prediction for Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Israel Adesanya will be paying attention to Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 278. Adesanya is currently set to defend his middleweight title at UFC 281 against Alex Pereira. Should he win, it’s uncertain who would be next in line but on Saturday night a pivotal middleweight bout goes down as Rockhold takes on Costa, and Adesanya is excited to see it play out.
Shane Burgos signs with PFL in free agency, says he'll "be a multi-millionaire" after the first season
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2022
Shane Burgos has inked a two-year deal with the Professional Fighters League. On Monday, Burgos went on The MMA Hour and announced he had signed a two-season deal with the PFL. Burgos had been vocal in saying his UFC Long Island fight against Charles Jourdain was the last bout on his contract and he wanted to test free agency.
Mike Perry shared some choice words during a live interview with Michael Page: “These hands is bisexual motherf**ker… Anybody can get it. Any gender”
Susan Cox - August 15, 2022
Mike Perry shared some choice words during a live interview with Michael Page. It will be Mike Perry (14-8 MMA) and Michael ‘Venum’ Page (20-2 MMA) headlining the BKFC 27 (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) bout on Saturday August 20th at the OVO Arena Wembley, London, England.
Dana White shares his list of the five best UFC athletes of all time
Susan Cox - August 15, 2022
UFC President, Dana White, has shared his list of the five best UFC athletes of all time. During a recent interview on the ‘GQ Sports’ YouTube channel, White was asked to name the five best UFC athletes of all time.
Paddy Pimblett shares prediction for Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 280: “I just think he's got too many tools in his arsenal”
Susan Cox - August 15, 2022
Paddy Pimblett is sharing his prediction for Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev at UFC 280. The lightweight title bout will take place on Saturday, October 22nd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Oliveira (33-8 MMA) will enter the Octagon to fight Makhachev (22-1 MMA) for the vacant lightweight belt.
Aljamain Sterling responds to Sean O’Malley, offers ‘Suga’ a percentage of his UFC 280 pay-per-view money
Susan Cox - August 15, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has responded to Sean O’Malley, offering ‘Suga’ a percentage of his UFC 280 pay-per-view money. It will be UFC 280 on October 22, 2022, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The action packed fight card is stacked.
Marlon Vera not worried about what's next after UFC San Diego win over Dominick Cruz: "I'm F*cking Happy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2022
Marlon Vera isn’t about to trip over things he can’t control. Vera made a statement at the conclusion of his UFC San Diego bout on August 13, 2022. “Chito” collided with former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. “The Dominator” is a surefire future Hall of Famer and he’s been looking to make one last run at the top.
Alex Pereira says Israel Adesanya “won’t make it” five rounds at UFC 281: “If he’s within my reach I will hurt him”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2022
Alex Pereira has the utmost confidence in his ability to dethrone Israel Adesanya. The UFC 281 title bout between Adesanya and Pereira feels like destiny. Pereira holds two victories over Adesanya in kickboxing. Their last encounter ended in brutal fashion with Pereira knocking Adesanya out cold.
Huge NCAA wrestling fan Anthony Smith explains why he’s not buying the hype around Bo Nickal: “He wasn't good enough to make an Olympic team”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2022
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith doesn’t get the hype surrounding Bo Nickal. Nickal has made the transition from collegiate wrestling to pro MMA. He’s off to a 2-0 start and scored a first-round submission finish over Zachary Borrego on “Dana White’s Contender Series.”
Aljamain Sterling reacts after Marlon Vera KO’s Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego: “Father Time is truly undefeated”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2022
Aljamain Sterling believes Dominick Cruz is a victim of Father Time. Cruz shared the Octagon with Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC San Diego on August 13, 2022. The action emanated from Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
Henry Cejudo reacts to Marlon Vera’s knockout victory over Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego: “Chito won but I’m not impressed by his performance”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2022
Henry Cejudo isn’t exactly giving Marlon Vera‘s latest performance a rave review. Vera recently went one-on-one with former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. The action was held inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on August 13, 2022.
UFC San Diego Fighter Salaries: Marlon Vera tops the list with $300k payout
Chris Taylor - August 13, 2022
Bantamweight standout Marlon Vera took home the top payout at tonight’s UFC San Diego event. Vera (20-7 MMA) squared off with former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the headliner of tonight’s fight card in California.