UFC 76: Scott Junk replaces Justin McCully against Christian Wellisch
Scott Junk (6-1) will make his Octagon debut against Christian Wellisch (7-3) at UFC 76: "Knockout" on September 22, replacing heavyweight fighter Justin McCully.
That's the latest from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, which did not mention a reason for the 'enth-hour switch.
Here's a snip from Junk:
"It's 100 percent going to happen. It caught me off guard, but it's good because I have been training this whole time."
The article goes on to reveal that the winner of this fight will likely face former UFC heavyweight champion, Frank Mir (It also mentions Brandon Vera as a possibility, but I just can't buy that).
UFC 76 is just 11 days out, giving Junk very little time to prepare. Scrapping this bout was perhaps not an option after Wilson Gouveia recently withdrew from his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Jason Lambert that same night.
As it stands now UFC 76 will feature just eight bouts instead of the usual nine.
Junk has competed primarily in smaller shows such as Maximum Fighting Championships and Rumble on the Rock in his home state of Hawaii. He most recently stopped Jimmy Ambriz via technical knockout back in June for his sixth consecutive MMA win.
For the latest UFC 76 fight card click here.
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Im just wondering what happene dto McCully…
by Luppers on Sep 12, 2007 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Scott doesn’t get any of his Junk in Christian’s Wellisch! OOOOOHHHHH ZINGER!!!
by EdenMachine on Sep 12, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zinger? that doesn’t even make sense.
Scott Junk. LOL Gotta love that name. SO fitting for a fighter on the undercard. They might as well just replace Wilson Gouviea with Tony Garbage or Brian Glassjaw.
by ViolentMike on Sep 12, 2007 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t they use this guys name in MIke Tyson’s Punchout???
by Lucas on Sep 12, 2007 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess we’ll find out if he’s a pile of junk or not…
by c-war on Sep 12, 2007 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would b really pissed if I was going to UFC 76. The prelims are not that appealing. Not to mention that they are short a fight.
I’m not gonna talk trash about this Junk guy because I know nothing about him.
by john on Sep 12, 2007 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would b really pissed if I was going to UFC 76. The prelims are not that appealing. Not to mention that they are short a fight.
I’m not gonna talk trash about this Junk guy because I know nothing about him.
YOU DONT HAVE TO TALK TRASH!! Just talk junk!..lol
by Stunnalator on Sep 12, 2007 11:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I live in Philadelphia, this morning I open the daily news and there is an article in the sports section about Mark Cuban
The article says:
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban’s high definition TV network,
HDNet, is planning a new sports venture called HDNet Fights. The new group will put on mixed martial arts fights and air them on HDNet.
Sounds like Cuban aint playing around.
by john on Sep 12, 2007 12:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YOU DONT HAVE TO TALK TRASH!! Just talk junk!..lol
ROFL!
Cuban is trying to be a player, but so is Ayer… Bodog is considered by most to be ‘inferior’ to UFC. Although I think its great… So Cuban has a long road to go…
by Luppers on Sep 12, 2007 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i am heading to anaheim next week and with the lambert fight being scratched and now this i just feel that the people who paid for the fights should get some money back or a discount on a future fight event.
by bryant on Sep 12, 2007 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know what ‘PUNK HAOLE’ is?
To me, it sounds like its pronounced ‘Punk Hole’.
Punk Hole, Junk, this sounds like the makings of a lame porno. As a matter of fact, I see a Domino’s delivery man in the crowd behind him.
I’d like to read the instuctions of him putting on his Tshirt:
‘Insert Junk head into Punk Haole opening’
by ViolentMike on Sep 12, 2007 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so…what happened to mcully or did i misread it?
by cstyle001 on Sep 12, 2007 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I live in Hawaii and go to pretty much all of the ICON Sport Events. Scott Junk is not some random crappy fighter. I bet you will be all surprised when he wins the fight.
by pUniSHment on Sep 12, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats the status on this new guy. Is he pretty descent? He looks tough. Whos got a good run down on him? Will he make waves?
by Stafo on Sep 12, 2007 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would b really pissed if I was going to UFC 76. The prelims are not that appealing. Not to mention that they are short a fight.
I’m not gonna talk trash about this Junk guy because I know nothing about him.
I’m the opposite, in that I’d LOVE to be able to go to ufc 76. It is the most stacked card in recent memory by the ufc. Forget Chuck vs Jardine for a second. you have the debut of Shogun, as well as 3 AWESOME fights in Griffin vs Tavares, Fitch vs Diego, and Machida vs Nakamura
This is the best card of the year easily
by Yohnstoppable on Sep 12, 2007 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am glad to see a newer face fighting Christian than Justin fighting. I am sorry but after Justin’s last fight, if I never see him fight again, I would not lose any sleep over it. Wellisch should have a T-Shirt made for him saying “Taking out The Junk. One Punch at a time.”
Christian needs to revive his UFC career, he has potential.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Sep 12, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha.. I hope Cheick Kongo knees Junk in the junk.
by Mamas Boy on Sep 12, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This poor guy, no matter what that name is going to haunt him for at least a couple more years…I hope he was good in Icon, I got tickets and want as many good fights as possible.
by jae_1833 on Sep 13, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I live in Hawaii and go to pretty much all of the ICON Sport Events. Scott Junk is not some random crappy fighter. I bet you will be all surprised when he wins the fight.
Yeah he’s pretty good. At his last scheduled fight for ICON SPORT, his opponent backed out at the last minute. The entire crowd was pretty pist, although Robbie Lawler vs Frank Trigg was a great fight, so all was forgiven. I think Scott Junk will seriously give Christian Wellisch a run for his money.
by pUniSHment on Sep 13, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats the status on this new guy. Is he pretty descent? He looks tough. Whos got a good run down on him? Will he make waves?
Yeah he’s pretty good. At his last scheduled fight for ICON SPORT, his opponent backed out at the last minute. The entire crowd was pretty pist, although Robbie Lawler vs Frank Trigg was a great fight, so all was forgiven. I think Scott Junk will seriously give Christian Wellisch a run for his money.
by pUniSHment on Sep 13, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you will be surprised when Junk wins and if he does fight Mir next he will win again.
by Rhino2007 on Sep 13, 2007 4:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scott Junk is 6-1. His only loss was his first ever pro fight against Ricco Rodriguez. He defintely is an up and commer but I think you will all be suprised and you’ll find out Junk is the “shit”. Pun intended.
by RustyNailer on Sep 13, 2007 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict that junk will end the fight in the 1st round with elbows to the head. Junk will shock all. He’s no joke. No one will fight him in Hawaii.
by justscrap on Sep 13, 2007 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw him almost kill fools in the ring.. hes like a well trained tank about. the man has heart and is well skilled.. i think the after math and walk in will be longer and more exciting.. the fight wont last due to a broken face.. scott junk will win..
by filipenitani on Sep 14, 2007 2:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know what ‘PUNK HAOLE’ is?
To me, it sounds like its pronounced ‘Punk Hole’.
Punk Hole, Junk, this sounds like the makings of a lame porno. As a matter of fact, I see a Domino’s delivery man in the crowd behind him.
I’d like to read the instuctions of him putting on his Tshirt:
‘Insert Junk head into Punk Haole opening’
hahahaha haole is a white person.thats what locals call whiteys……
by HAWAIIAN_TAPOUT on Sep 14, 2007 4:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very interesting how Christian had HIM tap in the 1st, eh? Everyone talking about how Junk is so great here….don’t ever screw with a heavyweight MMA lawyer!! Christian “The Hungarian Nightmare” Wellish, J.D. hehe
by Papi, J.D. on Sep 28, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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