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UFC Fight Night 247 video: Charles Radtke rocks Matthew Semelsberger for 51-second TKO

BAD MMA News — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:45:48 +0000

Charles Radtke ’s power proved to be too much for Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night 247 , and it led to a quick win. Radtke (10-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) tagged Semelsberger (11-8 MMA, 5-6 UFC) early in the opening round of the welterweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and he didn’t let up from there. He continued to put hands on a stunned opponent until the referee jumped in and waved it off a mere 51 seconds after the fight began. Although an argument could be made the fight should’ve been let go longer, the decision was made to wave it off. Check out the replay below (via X ): BIG hits from Charles Radtke to get the finish #UFCVegas100 pic.twitter.com/OS5RVBgdrl — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 9, 2024 The result marked a fourth consecutive defeat for Semelsberger inside the octagon, and the potential end to his promotional tenure. Radtke, meanwhile, rebounded from his first UFC defeat in promising fashion.

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First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:13:56 +0000

The first UFC event of 2024 has been hit with multiple lineup changes. UFC Fight Night 234 takes place Jan.

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Uros Medic def. Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 291: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:54:43 +0000

Check out the best photos from Uros Medic ’s third-round TKO win over Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 291 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (Photos by Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports)

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UFC 291 video: Uros Medic spinning elbow leads to TKO of Matthew Semelsberger in slugfest

BAD MMA News — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:54:42 +0000

Uros Medic and Matthew Semelsberger went punch-for-punch and kick-for-kick for two-and-a-half rounds until a spinning back elbow made the ultimate difference. In a welterweight bout on the UFC 291 preliminary card Saturday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Medic (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC ) finished Semelsberger (11-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC ) with strikes at 2:36 of Round 3, much to the delight of the thousands in attendance. Prior to Medic’s finishing sequence, each man stunned the other. In Round 2, Medic was dropped with a violent combination, then hurt Semelsberger with an upkick. The momentum shifts were plentiful, but Medic landed the final blows halfway through Round 3.

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UFC Fight Night 222 pre-event facts: Sergei Pavlovich starts career with record speed

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:35:14 +0000

The UFC returns to Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 222 , which takes place at the UFC Apex and streams on ESPN+. Heavyweight contenders clash in the main event, with Sergei Pavlovich (16-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Curtis Blaydes (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) for five rounds in a matchup with high championship implications in the weight class.

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Alex Morono def. Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 277: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 03:53:07 +0000

Check out the best photos from Alex Morono ’s unanimous decision win over Matthew Semelsberger at UFC 277 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Photos by Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports)

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Matthew Semelsberger ready to go distance vs. Alex Morono at UFC 277, ‘but main priority is to finish this fight’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:38:50 +0000

DALLAS – Matthew Semelsberger isn’t planning on battling Alex Morono for 15 minutes, but he’s ready for it. Semelsberger (10-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) faces Morono at Saturday’s UFC 277 event, which takes place at American Airlines Center. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Morono (21-7 MMA, 10-4 UFC) has recently fought veterans such as Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone, which makes him a dangerous opponent in Semelsberger’s eyes

Matthew Semelsberger ready to go distance vs. Alex Morono at UFC 277, ‘but main priority is to finish this fight’ – MMA Junkie

Matthew Semelsberger wants ‘Rocky IV-style’ fights, eyes matchup with Ian Garry

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:19:02 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Matthew Semelsberger has a name in mind for his next opponent. At UFC Fight Night 203 , Semelsberger (10-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) emerged victorious over a previously-undefeated A.J. Fletcher in an exciting preliminary bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas

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UFC 266 ‘Fight Motion’: Alexander Volkanovski’s thrilling win over Brian Ortega in super slow-mo

BAD MMA News — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:14:16 +0000

Alexander Volkanovski managed to escape a few tight submissions to batter Brian Ortega in an all-out war at UFC 266. UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski (23-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) retained his title against Ortega (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in the main event last Saturday, battling through a third-round guillotine choke which had him gargling. But Volkanovski put on a show by taking it right to the always tough and durable Ortega, earning the “Fight of the Night” honors. In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (22-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) put on yet another dominant performance when she stopped Lauren Murphy in the fourth round to retain her title. You can watch it all unfold in super slow-motion in the UFC 266 “Fight Motion” video highlights above. Also featured are highlights of Robbie Lawler ’s third-round stoppage of the returning Nick Diaz , Merab Dvalishvili ’s come-from-behind TKO of Marlon Moraes, Chris Daukaus ’ “Performance of the Night” knockout of Shamil Abdurakhimov , Matthew Semelsberger ’s 15-second knockout of Martin Sano , and much more.

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Matthew Semelsberger didn’t buy into Martin Sano’s anti-hype – but still only needed 15 seconds

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:16:43 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Matthew Semelsberger beat Martin Sano with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 266 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Semelsberger, who joined Anthony Johnson as just the second fighter in UFC history with two knockouts in 20 seconds or less.

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