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Peter Sobotta hints at retirement after UFC on ESPN 14 loss: ‘It was a damn wild ride’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:10:17 +0000

Peter Sobotta ’s defeat at UFC on ESPN 14 may have been his last appearance inside the cage. Polish-German welterweight Sobotta (17-7-1 MMA, 4-6 UFC) suffered only his third loss in a decade when he fell to a unanimous decision defeat against Brazil’s Alex Oliveira Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. Sobotta lost all three rounds on all three scorecards as he registered back-to-back defeats for the first time since the three-fight skid that marked the start of his UFC career back in 2009 and 2010. “Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win tonight,” began a clearly demoralized Sobotta, critiquing his performance in an Instagram post (via translation). “I’m also not particularly well.

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UFC on ESPN 14′s Peter Sobotta hopes to earn new contract after 28-month layoff

BAD MMA News — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:26:16 +0000

ABU DHABI – Peter Sobotta is reenergized after taking more than two years away from competition ahead of UFC on ESPN 14. Sobotta (17-6-1 MMA, 4-5 UFC) said the time off from the octagon was well spent. He was able to get many of his personal affairs in order and said he’s now exactly where he needs to be going into Saturday’s welterweight matchup with Alex Oliveira (20-8-1 MMA, 10-6 UFC), which takes place at Flash Forum at Yas Island and airs on ESPN. “It’s a great to be back,” Sobotta told reporters, including MMA Junkie, on Tuesday at UFC on ESPN 14 media day. “A lot of things happened. My focus shifted a little bit more towards my personal life

UFC on ESPN 14′s Peter Sobotta hopes to earn new contract after 28-month layoff – MMA Junkie

Alessio Di Chirco vs. Peter Sobotta set for UFC on ESPN+ 18 in Copenhagen

BAD MMA News — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:52:08 +0000

Gallery Alessio Di Chirico def. Julian Marquez at TUF 27 Finale: Best photos view 14 images A middleweight bout is slated for the UFC’s debut in Denmark. Alessio Di Chirico (12-3, 3-3 UFC) and Peter Sobotta (17-6-1, 4-5 UFC) are expected to square off in Copenhagen. Sobotta announced the news via Twitter on Monday morning following an initial report from Fansided MMA .

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UFC returns to Hamburg for Sunday event on July 22; trio of fighters targeted for German card

BAD MMA News — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:42:09 +0000

Sep 3, 2016; Hamburg, Germany; Josh Barnett (blue gloves) after defeating Andrei Arlovski (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Barclaycard Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Sep 3, 2016; Hamburg, Germany; Josh Barnett (blue gloves) competes against Andrei Arlovski (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Barclaycard Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Sep 3, 2016; Hamburg, Germany; Josh Barnett (blue gloves) competes against Andrei Arlovski (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Barclaycard Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Sep 3, 2016; Hamburg, Germany; Josh Barnett (blue gloves) competes against Andrei Arlovski (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Barclaycard Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Sep 3, 2016; Hamburg, Germany; Josh Barnett (blue gloves) competes against Andrei Arlovski (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Barclaycard Arena.

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UFC Fight Night 127 results: Leon Edwards earns last-second TKO win, calls out Darren Till

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 23:03:04 +0000

Gallery Leon Edwards def. Peter Sobotta at UFC-London: Best photos view 9 images LONDON – After battling back and forth for nearly a full three rounds, Leon Edwards took home a last-second TKO win over a game Peter Sobotta .

UFC Fight Night 127 results: Leon Edwards earns last-second TKO win, calls out Darren Till – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 127 results: Leon Edwards earns last-second win over Peter Sobotta, calls out Darren Till

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 21:56:13 +0000

LONDON – After battling back and forth for nearly a full three rounds, Leon Edwards took home a last-second TKO win over a game Peter Sobotta . The welterweight bout opened up the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 127 event at The O2 in London. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass. As the fight started, it was Edwards who scored first with a straight left. A clean right hand shortly after then dropped his opponent, though Sobotta turned quickly for an armbar that didn’t succeed but certainly cause a tense moment or two. Edwards enjoyed top position, but Sobotta was active underneath, briefly teasing a kimura before Edwards finally backed away

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UFC Fight Night 127 main-card breakdown: Leon Edwards looking for home success

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 01:48:53 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of all of UFC Fight Night 127’s top bouts. Today, we look at the two fights that open the main card.

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Video: UFC-London face-offs, where Leon Edwards is putting his fist in your face – like it or not

BAD MMA News — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:18:43 +0000

LONDON – Twelve fighters from six bouts on UFC Fight Night 127 faced off today, and MMAjunkie has the highlights. In the headliner, former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum (23-7-1 MMA, 11-4 UFC) takes on former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov (29-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC) in a key heavyweight bout. And in the co-main event, light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa looks to rebound against Jan Blachowicz

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Leon Edwards planning to finish Sobotta on Saturday, meet top-10 opponent at UFC 226

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:29:39 +0000

LONDON – Leon Edwards believes that simply winning no longer cuts it in the UFC. Which is why he wants to make sure that his display on Saturday is the type that sends a message. A very specific one, at that

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MMAjunkie reader predictions: Make your picks for UFC Fight Night 127 in London

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:37:38 +0000

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 107 event in London. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMAjunkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Thursday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Those MMAjunkie MMA reader consensus picks will be part of the UFC Fight Night 107 staff picks we release Friday ahead of the event

MMAjunkie reader predictions: Make your picks for UFC Fight Night 127 in London – MMA Junkie