In this episode we discussed Jake Pauls recent loss to Anthony Joshua. We also discussed the cheating coming out of the Dagestani camp, and much more. Enjoy!

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In this episode we discussed Jake Pauls recent loss to Anthony Joshua. We also discussed the cheating coming out of the Dagestani camp, and much more. Enjoy!
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"The Weekly Scraps" by Aljamain Sterling, is your Go-To Source for Fight Breakdowns, Fight Recaps, the Life of a Fighter, Technique Insights, Training Tips, Interviews...all brought to you by The Funkmaster himself! Tune-in to know "What's Scrappening" in the MMA Universe! Coming at you from Long Island, New York, Every Week!

"The Weekly Scraps" by Aljamain Sterling, is your Go-To Source for Fight Breakdowns, Fight Recaps, the Life of a Fighter, Technique Insights, Training Tips, Interviews...all brought to you by The Funkmaster himself! Tune-in to know "What's Scrappening" in the MMA Universe! Coming at you from Long Island, New York, Every Week!

"The Weekly Scraps", by Aljamain Sterling, Recaps Big MMA Fights, Letting you know "What's Scrappening" in the MMA Universe! Tune-in weekly for Fight Talk, Breakdowns, Technique Insights, and much more!

The Weekly Scraps Podcast

"The Weekly Scraps" by Aljamain Sterling, is your Go-To Source for Fight Breakdowns, Fight Recaps, the Life of a Fighter, Technique Insights, Training Tips, Interviews...all brought to you by The Funkmaster himself! 
Tune-in to know "What's Scrappening" in the MMA Universe!
Coming at you from Long Island, New York, Every Wednesday!

Did Anthony Joshua Take It Easy On Jake Paul? | Adressing The Dagestani Cheating Scandal

We go over umar nurmagomedov vs song yadong INSANE upset and talk about the rest of UFC Shanghai along with this weeks top MMA news! Order your bottle of Funk Harbor rum today! https://funkharborspirits.com Support the channel by purchasing official merch here! https://www.AljamainSterling.com

We go over umar nurmagomedov vs song yadong INSANE upset and talk about the rest of UFC Shanghai along with this weeks top MMA news! Order your bottle of Funk Harbor rum today! https://funkharborspirits.com Support the channel by purchasing official merch here! https://www.AljamainSterling.com

The BEST UFC Fight of the year, Song vs Umar HUGE UPSET + MMA News

Aljo and Dominic break down the biggest storylines from UFC 330, from underdog betting chaos to title-level implications across multiple divisions. The conversation also covers fighter careers, retirement decisions, and what the main event means for Islam Makhachev’s legacy. In this episode, they cover every major fight on the card, including Jeremiah Wells, Dustin Poirier, Jalen Turner, Charles Johnson, Mackenzie Dern, Gillian Robertson, and the main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry. They also dig into what could be next for women’s strawweight, flyweight, and the lightweight and welterweight title picture. Aljo opens from Syracuse, talks about watching the fights on a rooftop, and jokes about the city trying to become a bigger destination with Micron coming to town. The betting discussion starts with Jeremiah Wells as a huge underdog, and both hosts react to how wild the early-card upsets were. They praise Stofos for proving how far work, patience, and improved fight IQ can take a fighter after a rocky UFC start. Jeremiah Wells gets major respect for pulling off the submission win at age 39 and still pushing for a top 15 opportunity instead of walking away. Edson Barbosa’s performance leads to a retirement conversation, with both hosts recognizing his long career, elite opposition, and the reality of accumulated damage. Jalen Turner’s knockout win is framed as a breakout moment, with the hosts saying he looks more focused, more purposeful, and capable of climbing into the top five. Charles Johnson’s short-notice win gets credit for toughness, activity, and the kind of chaos that makes flyweight so fun and unpredictable. Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson is broken down as a stylistic jiu-jitsu battle, with Dern’s physicality and top game giving her the edge. They look ahead to Zhang Weili vs. Mackenzie Dern and agree that the matchup becomes much more dangerous if Dern can get it to the mat. The main event is analyzed as a control-heavy fight where Islam Makhachev’s wrestling, composure, and timing were enough to beat Ian Garry’s defense. The discussion turns to whether Islam has passed Khabib in legacy, with the hosts making the case that Islam’s activity, risk-taking, and success at a higher weight class strengthen his argument. They also touch on the rumored White House card and the money dynamics around a possible Islam vs. Ilia fight. Timestamps 00:00 - Syracuse trip, rooftop fight night, and the UFC 330 setup 01:58 - Early betting chaos and Jeremiah Wells as a massive underdog 04:19 - Why Stofos’ UFC turnaround deserves respect 06:53 - Jeremiah Wells’ age, odds, and why the submission mattered 11:24 - Edson Barbosa’s punishment and retirement talk 15:23 - Jalen Turner’s rise and the power of fighting with purpose 18:33 - Charles Johnson’s wild flyweight run and short-notice win 23:08 - Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson and the jiu-jitsu chess match 28:25 - Why Zhang Weili vs. Mackenzie Dern is such a dangerous matchup 35:30 - Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry: control, defense, and missed chances 42:19 - Who should fight Islam next? 45:23 - Does this win make Islam the GOAT? 47:14 - Islam vs. Khabib in the all-time lightweight conversation 52:21 - The rumored White House card and Ilia’s reported money issue 55:14 - Why turning down a bad matchup can be the right career move 60:15 - Fighting for legacy, not just a paycheck Notable quotes Copy “The sport is so crazy because anything can fucking happen.” Copy “What is your purpose? What is your why?” Copy “I’m not just fighting for a paycheck. I’m fighting for legacy. I’m fighting for history.” Order your bottle of Funk Harbor rum today! https://funkharborspirits.com Support the channel by purchasing official merch here! https://www.AljamainSterling.com

Aljo and Dominic break down the biggest storylines from UFC 330, from underdog betting chaos to title-level implications across multiple divisions. The conversation also covers fighter careers, retirement decisions, and what the main event means for Islam Makhachev&rsquo;s legacy. In this episode, they cover every major fight on the card, including Jeremiah Wells, Dustin Poirier, Jalen Turner, Charles Johnson, Mackenzie Dern, Gillian Robertson, and the main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry. They also dig into what could be next for women&rsquo;s strawweight, flyweight, and the lightweight and welterweight title picture. Aljo opens from Syracuse, talks about watching the fights on a rooftop, and jokes about the city trying to become a bigger destination with Micron coming to town. The betting discussion starts with Jeremiah Wells as a huge underdog, and both hosts react to how wild the early-card upsets were. They praise Stofos for proving how far work, patience, and improved fight IQ can take a fighter after a rocky UFC start. Jeremiah Wells gets major respect for pulling off the submission win at age 39 and still pushing for a top 15 opportunity instead of walking away. Edson Barbosa&rsquo;s performance leads to a retirement conversation, with both hosts recognizing his long career, elite opposition, and the reality of accumulated damage. Jalen Turner&rsquo;s knockout win is framed as a breakout moment, with the hosts saying he looks more focused, more purposeful, and capable of climbing into the top five. Charles Johnson&rsquo;s short-notice win gets credit for toughness, activity, and the kind of chaos that makes flyweight so fun and unpredictable. Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson is broken down as a stylistic jiu-jitsu battle, with Dern&rsquo;s physicality and top game giving her the edge. They look ahead to Zhang Weili vs. Mackenzie Dern and agree that the matchup becomes much more dangerous if Dern can get it to the mat. The main event is analyzed as a control-heavy fight where Islam Makhachev&rsquo;s wrestling, composure, and timing were enough to beat Ian Garry&rsquo;s defense. The discussion turns to whether Islam has passed Khabib in legacy, with the hosts making the case that Islam&rsquo;s activity, risk-taking, and success at a higher weight class strengthen his argument. They also touch on the rumored White House card and the money dynamics around a possible Islam vs. Ilia fight. Timestamps 00:00 - Syracuse trip, rooftop fight night, and the UFC 330 setup 01:58 - Early betting chaos and Jeremiah Wells as a massive underdog 04:19 - Why Stofos&rsquo; UFC turnaround deserves respect 06:53 - Jeremiah Wells&rsquo; age, odds, and why the submission mattered 11:24 - Edson Barbosa&rsquo;s punishment and retirement talk 15:23 - Jalen Turner&rsquo;s rise and the power of fighting with purpose 18:33 - Charles Johnson&rsquo;s wild flyweight run and short-notice win 23:08 - Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson and the jiu-jitsu chess match 28:25 - Why Zhang Weili vs. Mackenzie Dern is such a dangerous matchup 35:30 - Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry: control, defense, and missed chances 42:19 - Who should fight Islam next? 45:23 - Does this win make Islam the GOAT? 47:14 - Islam vs. Khabib in the all-time lightweight conversation 52:21 - The rumored White House card and Ilia&rsquo;s reported money issue 55:14 - Why turning down a bad matchup can be the right career move 60:15 - Fighting for legacy, not just a paycheck Notable quotes Copy &ldquo;The sport is so crazy because anything can fucking happen.&rdquo; Copy &ldquo;What is your purpose? What is your why?&rdquo; Copy &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not just fighting for a paycheck. I&rsquo;m fighting for legacy. I&rsquo;m fighting for history.&rdquo; Order your bottle of Funk Harbor rum today! https://funkharborspirits.com Support the channel by purchasing official merch here! https://www.AljamainSterling.com

UFC 330 Reactions, GOAT Debate, Who is next for Islam and Aljos next fight

This episode is also packed with that signature inside-the-sport perspective, from Apex production changes and the difference a real crowd makes to a wild tangent on stem-cell recovery, peptide rules, and how pro athletes are navigating injury treatment in a sport that still makes no sense to a lot of fighters.If you like MMA talk that’s blunt, funny, and actually thinks about where the sport is headed, this one is for you. Especially if you care about who the UFC should be building next, and who’s about to get exposed.

This episode is also packed with that signature inside-the-sport perspective, from Apex production changes and the difference a real crowd makes to a wild tangent on stem-cell recovery, peptide rules, and how pro athletes are navigating injury treatment in a sport that still makes no sense to a lot of fighters.If you like MMA talk that&rsquo;s blunt, funny, and actually thinks about where the sport is headed, this one is for you. Especially if you care about who the UFC should be building next, and who&rsquo;s about to get exposed.

Did Anthony Joshua Take It Easy On Jake Paul? | Adressing The Dagestani Cheating Scandal

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