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Jan Blachowicz campaigns for rematch with UFC champ Alex Pereira: ‘He knocked out everybody – not me’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 08 May 2024 16:37:48 +0000

Jan Blachowicz thinks he’s the toughest matchup available for UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira . Blachowicz welcomed Pereira to the 205-pound division in July 2023 at UFC 291 but was on the wrong end of a split decision . Pereira went on to finish Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant light heavyweight belt, then achieved his first defense when he knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300 this past month. Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) is still adamant he won the initial encounter and would love to run things back with Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) to prove he’s superior. “He is not a better fighter than me, and I believe that I deserve the rematch,” Blachowicz said in an interview with Fanatics View

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Justin Gaethje: ‘I do not recognize the person that fought Charles Oliveira’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:33:42 +0000

Justin Gaethje vows he’s a different fighter since losing to Charles Oliveira at UFC 274 . Since a submission loss to Oliveira (34-9 MMA, 29-9 UFC) in their lightweight title fight in May 2022, Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) has rebounded with two straight wins – a decision over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286, and a knockout of Dustin Poirier to claim the “BMF” title less than two weeks ago at UFC 291 to cement himself as No.

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Former UFC title challenger Derrick Lewis signs new eight-fight deal

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:29:52 +0000

Derrick Lewis will remain with the UFC. The fan-favorite heavyweight revealed he fought out his contract after a 33-second TKO of Marcos Rogerio de Lima on the main card of UFC 291 on July 29. Lewis (27-11 MMA, 18-9 UFC) hoped to re-sign with the UFC , and it didn’t take long for him to do so. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Junkie that Lewis has signed a new eight-fight deal, a term that were first reported by The Mac Life . Dana White was asked about Lewis’ status during a Power Slap 4 post-fight news conference Wednesday in Las Vegas, and heaped praise on “The Black Beast.” He turned to UFC executive Hunter Campbell, who confirmed that Lewis has indeed inked a new deal with the promotion. “Listen, I love Derrick,” White said

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Dana White on Stephen Thompson saying he wasn’t paid for UFC 291: ‘Guys don’t just get paid to not fight’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:01:46 +0000

LAS VEGAS – UFC president Dana White says Stephen Thompson will receive some compensation for his UFC 291 weigh-in, though it may not be his show money. Thompson made weight in Salt Lake City ahead of his scheduled July 29 bout, but opponent Michel Pereira missed the contracted weight limit by three pounds . Rather than accept a percentage of Pereira’s purse in lieu of the weight discrepancy, Thompson elected not to compete

UFC 291 fighter pay: Kevin Holland leads limited list after Utah commission amends policy

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:19:15 +0000

The sanctioning body for combat sports in Utah has released UFC 291 disclosed payouts – but for only four of the athletes. Kevin Holland stood atop a list of disclosed paydays that included also Bobby Green , Gabriel Bonfim , and CJ Vergara , as the four fighters who declined to opt into a pre-fight non-disclosure agreement. Athletes who competed on the July 29 card in Salt Lake City were given the option by the the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission (PSUAC) to make their purse amounts publicly accessible, as revealed by manager Alex Davis on July 28, following official weigh-ins. Previously, fighter purse information had been released as public record. Though PSUAC executive director Scott Bowler initially declined to provide the information to MMA Junkie after UFC 278 in August 2022, it was eventually provided . After a recent request for UFC 291 fighters’ purses, Bowler, who also serves as vice president of the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC), explained the change in a written response letter to MMA Junkie and called the information “trade secrets.” “The athletes… have expressed valid concerns regarding the public disclosure of the compensation amount in bout agreements because public disclosure of their purse amounts will negatively impact their individual ability to negotiate compensation or purse amounts for future events,” Bowler wrote.

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Miranda Maverick goes ballistic, leans into ‘Top Gun’ side of her personality after UFC 291 win

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:33:29 +0000

Getty Images photo; MMA Junkie photo illustration Miranda Maverick didn’t feel the need … the need for speed … when she got back in the win column a week ago. Maverick (12-5 MMA, 5-3 UFC) submitted Priscila Cachoeira (12-5 MMA, 4-5 UFC) with an armbar midway through the third round to open the prelims at UFC 291 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The finish didn’t get Maverick a post-fight bonus, but it did get her back on track after an upset loss to Jasmine Jasudavicius in June. Maverick said she was worried about potentially dirty tactics from Cachoeira, and seemed to experience it when Cachoeira’s arm managed to make its way under Maverick’s top, leaving her momentarily exposed. Maverick – whose last name happens to be the name of one of the greatest movie characters in the history of the world, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the 1986 classic “Top Gun” and its 2022 sequel – thought it was intentional. And given that, if she took her time and wanted to punish the Brazilian a little, perhaps we’d forgive her

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Paul vs. Diaz fallout, UFC Nashville reaction, DWCS return, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:11:35 +0000

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts, with a new special start time of 11 a.m. ET, which will lead straight into our live-streamed coverage of the Dana White’s Contender Series weigh-ins in Las Vegas. This week’s panel of Farah Hannoun, 2022 MMA Journalist of the Year nominee Mike Bohn and 2023 MMA Journalist of the Year nominee Nolan King will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate: Reaction to Jake Paul’s victory over Nate Diaz, potential MMA rematch Does Cory Sandhagen deserve criticism for UFC on ESPN 50 win

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BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:07:45 +0000

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Henry Cejudo: ‘Steroids or not,’ Justin Gaethje stops Conor McGregor in first two minutes

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:49:02 +0000

Henry Cejudo advises Justin Gaethje to go after Conor McGregor over a title fight next. After Gaethje captured the “BMF” title with a knockout of Dustin Poirier in this past Saturday’s UFC 291 headliner, McGregor taunted “The Highlight” and expressed interest in fighting him. McGregor is currently linked to a bout with Michael Chandler after filming “ The Ultimate Fighter 31 ,” but appears willing to turn his attention elsewhere. Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) was lukewarm with the idea , but Cejudo has since publicly urged him to take the McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) fight if the opportunity is there

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Chael Sonnen: UFC 291 judges should’ve named Jan Blachowicz winner vs. Alex Pereira

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:11:46 +0000

Chael Sonnen thinks Alex Pereira shouldn’t have gotten his hand raised vs. Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291. Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) edged out Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) by split decision in Saturday’s co-main event at Delta Center at Salt Lake City, making good in his light heavyweight debut. Blachowicz thought he was robbed. While Sonnen wouldn’t go as far as calling it a robbery, he thinks the judges got it wrong. Only judge Junichiro Kamijo agreed with Sonnen’s scorecard.

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