The latest edition of the Scrap Report is live! This week, UFC 309 takes center stage. Jason Burgos and Ant Walker talk this weekend at Madison Square Garden and what it means. Is Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic for the true “undisputed” heavyweight title?
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The pair also talk about why Mike Tyson is a betting underdog against Jake Paul and if One Championship is on the verge of shutting down.
UFC 309
As usual, Burgos and Walker forgo a prolonged breakdown of every fight on UFC 309. Instead, they zero in on a few key storylines ahead of Saturday’s event. Both feel that Paul Craig is a live underdog against Bo Nickal and oddsmakers may be overlooking the submission specialist. They also question the UFC putting Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders above a sure-fire action bout between Jim Miller and Damon Jackson.
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Will Michael Chandler get revenge on Charles Oliveira in the UFC 309 co-main event? While
“Iron” Mike’s commitment to staying in shape and avoiding the typical ring rust trap is noted; the hosts believe that “Do Bronx” is too harsh of a welcome-back party.
While Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic is historic in terms of name value, the current landscape of the heavyweight division has taken lots of luster off it. Burgos feels that Tom Aspinall is the elephant in the room that should be addressed. Walker believes that Jones should have elected to unify the belts but doesn’t feel it hurts his case as the GOAT.
Mike Tyson an Underdog Against Jake Paul?
Those rushing to throw money on Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul this Friday will be tempted by the odds that have the former heavyweight champion as an underdog.
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Walker feels the 31-year age gap makes it a fool’s gamble. Additionally, the health scare that postponed the fight can open another path to victory for Paul. However, Burgos feels that Tyson has enough in the tank to take an early victory.
Is the End Nigh for One Championship?
The house that Chatri built appears to be in jeopardy. Complaints from notable talent like Reiner De Ridder and Sage Northcutt along with recent layoffs paint a grim picture. Burgos and Walker question what the company can do to stay afloat and speculate on if Saudi money can save the brand.
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