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Alan Belcher vows to KO Frank Tate within a minute in 'BKFC Jackson 2' main event: "That's the only way it goes down"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Alan Belcher is set to headline his first BKFC event since coming out of retirement. After Belcher dropped a technical decision to Michael Bisping at UFC 159 in 2013, he proceeded to retire from the sport due to an eye injury he sustained in the fight. After years away from the fight game, ‘The Talent’ decided to sign on with BKFC in 2021, a move which he says needed to happen.
Jorge Masvidal sounds off on Herb Dean for bias refereeing: “I don’t think I’m his cup of tea”
Susan Cox - June 7, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is sounding off on Herb Dean for his bias refereeing. Masvidal believes Herb Dean doesn’t treat him fairly in the cage and he no longer wants the veteran referee to oversee his UFC fights.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk discusses her upcoming UFC 275 rematch with Weili Zhang: “It’s going to be medical procedure”
Susan Cox - June 7, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is opening up about her upcoming UFC 275 rematch with Weili Zhang. It will be Jedrzejczyk (21-3 MMA), a former longtime UFC strawweight champion, making her return to the Octagon after more than two years when she enters into the cage with Weili Zhang (16-4 MMA) in a featured bout on the pay-per-view main card at Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Jiri Prochazka excited to fight "true warrior" Glover Teixeira, confident he will get the finish to become the champ: "I know it's my time"
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
Jiri Prochazka always knew he would eventually fight for the UFC light heavyweight title but admits this is sooner than he expected. Prochazka is the former RIZIN light heavyweight champion and signed with the UFC in 2020. He made his Octagon debut that July against Volkan Oezdemir, where he continued his win streak with a nasty KO. Jiri followed that up with another violent finish in his most recent effort, sleeping former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes in his first ever main event.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 81 with Jiri Prochazka, Alan Belcher, and Jack Della Maddalena
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2022
The 81st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 275 and BKFC Jackson 2. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and the second-ranked light heavyweight Jiri Prochazka (2:03). BKFC heavyweight Alan Blecher then stops by (16:32). Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Jack Della Maddalena (37:28).
Kenny Florian discusses what Taila Santos must do to beat Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 275: “Go in there early Wanderlei Silva style berserker mode”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2022
Kenny Florian has given his thoughts on what Taila Santos needs to do in order to defeat Valentina Shevchenko. This Saturday night at UFC 275, Taila Santos faces the toughest test of her mixed martial arts career to date when she battles Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight championship. While she may hold a 19-1 pro record with a four-fight win streak to her name, the 28-year-old hasn’t faced anyone quite like ‘Bullet’.
Ali Abdelaziz says Canelo Alvarez blew his chance to fight Kamaru Usman with recent loss to Dmitry Bivol: “He became just one of the guys”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz believes Canelo Alvarez vs Kamaru Usman isn’t likely to happen after Canelo’s loss to Dmitry Bivol. For months now, Kamaru Usman and his manager Ali Abdelaziz have been talking up the possibility of a crossover superfight against boxing sensation Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican star is still considered by many to be one of the pound for pound best boxers on the planet but following his defeat to Dmitry Bivol last month, some have questioned whether or not he’s as invincible as many make him out to be.
John McCarthy clarified his previous remarks about Nick Diaz lighting up Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2022
MMA analyst John McCarthy has clarified his previous comments regarding a match-up between Nick Diaz and Kamaru Usman. Over the course of the last few decades, ‘Big’ John McCarthy has served as one of the most recognisable faces in all of mixed martial arts. He spent many years as a referee, most notably under the UFC umbrella, and was therefore part of many iconic moments throughout the history of the sport.
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria reignite their feud on social media: "Stick to being homophobic in your own country"
Jeffrey Walter - June 6, 2022
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria have reignited their feud, engaging in a heated back and forth on social media. The fighters have a history that spawns back to a physical altercation at March’s UFC event in London. Punches and bottles were thrown at the host hotel prior to weigh-ins, but both men went on to compete and win their respective fights in spectacular fashion that same weekend.
Jeff Molina knows he's "going to get way better” from his split decision win over Zhalgas Zhumagulov: "I felt like I landed the harder shots"
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2022
Jeff Molina expected a grinding type of fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov. Molina knew Zhumagulov was going to be the toughest test of his career even though the 33-year-old was just 1-3 in the UFC entering the fight. ‘El Jefe’ said Zhumagulov didn’t get enough respect and was anticipating the grueling back and forth fight. However, despite the win, he is ultimately disappointed in his performance.
Brandon Moreno responds to Deiveson Figueiredo threatening to leave the flyweight division: "Nobody cares"
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2022
UFC flyweight contender Brandon Moreno doesn’t take Deiveson Figueiredo’s threat to leave the division seriously. The 28-year-old is set to face Kai Kara-France at UFC 277 in July. The bout is slated to be an interim title bout, due to the champion being on the shelf. Deiveson Figueiredo has stated that he’s expected to be out until the winter due to a hand injury.
Fedor Emelianenko explains why he's "not interested" in potential fight with Junior dos Santos
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2022
Fedor Emelianenko isn’t interested in facing Junior dos Santos. Before Dos Santos made his Eagle FC debut against Yorgan De Castro, Khabib Nurmagomedov said he wanted to meet with Scott Coker to discuss a possible ‘Emelianenko vs. Dos Santos’ matchup.
Erin Blanchfield targeting future showdown with Valentina Shevchenko: "I want to be the one to dethrone her"
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield has her eyes set on champion Valentina Shevchenko. The 23-year-old was last seen in action at UFC Vegas 56 last Saturday night. There, Blanchfield earned her sixth victory in a row, as she submitted J.J. Aldrich. The victory was her third straight inside the UFC octagon since being signed last April.
Deiveson Figueiredo “very upset” with the UFC for creating an interim flyweight title, says the promotion will need to increase his pay to remain at 125lbs
Susan Cox - June 6, 2022
Apparently Deiveson Figueiredo is ‘very upset’ with the UFC for creating an interim flyweight title. In speaking with ‘MMA fighting‘ the reigning UFC flyweight champion said:
What's next for Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik after UFC Vegas 56?
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 56, a heavyweight bout headlined the card as Alexander Volkov took on Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov was looking to rebound from a submission loss to Tom Aspinall in the main event of UFC London back in March. The former Bellator champ had been inconsistent as of late, going just 4-4 in his last eight and was looking to remain a contender in the heavyweight division. Rozenstruik, meanwhile, was coming off a decision loss to Curtis Blaydes his last time out.
Michael Bisping shares his take on the biggest UFC fight that failed to come to fruition: “That truly is the one that got away”
Susan Cox - June 6, 2022
Michael Bisping is sharing his take on the biggest UFC fight that failed to come to fruition. The sports analyst believes Khabib Nurmogomedov (29-0) vs Tony Ferguson (26-7) was the biggest UFC fight that never happened.
Paulo Costa demands public apology from the nurse he allegedly elbowed: “Or else legal actions may be necessary”
Susan Cox - June 6, 2022
Paulo Costa is speaking out about a nurse he allegedly elbowed. Costa is speaking out regarding allegations that he elbowed a nurse that tried to stop him from taking a proof of vaccination card at a mall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Jeff Molina shares disappointment after receiving fan backlash for wearing pride months shorts at UFC Vegas 56
Susan Cox - June 6, 2022
Jeff Molina is sharing his disappointment after receiving fan backlash for wearing pride month shorts at UFC Vegas 56. Jeff Molina (11-2 MMA) met up with Zhalgas Zhumagulov (14-7 MMA) at UFC Fight Night last Saturday, June 4th. The flyweight fighter won the bout but apparently drew criticism over his attire.