UFC middleweight nearly collapses at weigh-ins, Conor McGregor called out for BKFC bout, Demetrious Johnson retires: MMA News Roundup

A UFC middleweight nearly collapses on the scales, Jeremy Stephens calls out Conor McGregor for BKFC bout and Demetrious Johnson announces MMA retirement.

Find out more details in today's (Sept. 7) Sportskeeda daily news roundup.

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#3 UFC middleweight Dylan Budka nearly collapses on scales after terrifying weigh-in

Dylan Budka had everybody worried for his health when he stepped on the scales two and a half pounds over the middleweight limit at the UFC Vegas 97 weigh-ins this weekend.

Budka appeared gaunt and was visbily shaking as he stood on the scales and his weight was taken. Whilst it was clear to see he had been enduring one of the toughest weight-cuts of his career, things got even more worrying for the fighter when on-site personnel were required to help him walk off the stage.

MMA Junkie shared a video of the weigh-ins on their Instagram, to which they describe the entire weigh-in for Dubka as "scary".

Check out the video here:

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#2 Jeremy Stephens calls out Conor McGregor for BKFC clash

Jeremy Stephens recently extended his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) record to 2-0 with a dominant victory over Bobby Taylor at BKFC 65.

The former UFC fighter was then full of adrenaline during his post-fight interview, with him immediately deciding to call out Conor McGregor for a bare-knuckle bout next. 'Lil Heathen' said:

"F**k Conor McGregor. Who wouldn't like to beat up their f*****g boss baby? I'm living the dream."

Catch Jeremy Stephens' comments below:

For fans who may not know the context behind the 38-year-old's callout, McGregor and Stephens shared a verbal altercation at the UFC 205 press conference back in 2016.

During the presser, which was building up McGregor vs. Eddie Alvarez, Jeremy Stephens spoke up on the mic about his desire to KO the Dublin native. McGregor then turned around and delivered what would become one of the most iconic lines of his career, with him saying:

"Who the f**k is that guy? Who the f**k is that?"

Check out their interaction here:

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#1 Demetrious Johnson announces MMA retirement

Demetrious Johnson has announced his decision to hang up his gloves and retire from MMA.

'Mighty Mouse' had a prestigious career that spanned over two decades, leading to him being recognised by many as one of the greatest to ever step into the octagon. He bows out of the sport having been a champion in both ONE Championship and the UFC.

Speaking to a sold out crowd at the ONE 168 event in Denver, Colorado this week, Johnson said:

“Like I said last time when I came to Denver, Colorado, I told you guys it was potentially my last fight, and I was not lying. I am done. I am done competing in mixed martial arts, and I want to thank you guys so much for giving me the opportunity."

Watch the clip here: