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MMA Junkie Radio #3260: UFC on ESPN 36 and Bellator 281 recaps, thoughts on Lyoto Machida, more

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:29:29 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,260, the guys look back at UFC on ESPN 36 and Bellator 281 from this past weekend, including the scoring of Logan Storley’s win over Michael Pahe, taking a hard look at Lyoto Machida, Amanda Ribas’ loss, and more. Plus, what do we think of Tony Ferguson’s first interview wince UFC 274 with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn? Tune in! Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio

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Aleksandar Rakic to undergo surgery for torn ACL after loss to Jan Blachowicz

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 May 2022 00:41:49 +0000

Aleksandar Rakic received the news he was dreading on Monday when it was confirmed he suffered a torn ACL in his UFC on ESPN 36 main event with Jan Blachowicz. Rakic’s knee buckled in the third round of this past Saturday’s headliner when he took an awkward back step and gave out underneath him. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) was immediately ruled unable to continue, and Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was awarded the win in the critical light heavyweight bout. The painful reaction on Rakic’s face made it clear there was likely significant damage, and MMA Junkie verified with a person close to the situation, who requested anonymity, that Rakic was confirmed to have torn the ACL in his right knee following an MRI

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Manuel Torres wants to return ‘as soon as possible’ after violent finish of Frank Camacho at UFC on ESPN 36

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 May 2022 16:26:54 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Manuel Torres scored yet another first-round finish at UFC on ESPN 36. Torres (13-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) knocked down Frank Camacho down with a thunderous right hook on Saturday’s lightweight main card bout at the UFC Apex, forcing referee Herb Dean to intervene and wave off the fight. The 27-year-old Mexican fighter notched his fourth consecutive win and hopes he can continue building momentum with a quick turnaround. “As soon as possible,” Torres told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 36 post-fight press conference. “Of course I want to rest, I want to go back to my family, I want to see if everything is OK, but just as soon as possible. Starting training with people at Entram (Gym) again and just as soon as possible come back.” The finish, which Torres predicted prior to the fight, earned him a Performance of the Night bonus

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Unbeaten prospect Tatsuro Taira hopes next fight in front of crowd after UFC on ESPN 36 win

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 May 2022 15:18:28 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Tatsuro Taira wants a bigger stage after UFC on ESPN 36. Taira (11-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) scored a lopsided win over Carlos Candelario Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, where his grappling and striking skills were on full display en route to a unanimous decision. The 22-year-old unbeaten Japanese prospect enjoyed his experience at the UFC Apex, but he wants to perform in front of fans for his next fight. “Singapore is too soon, so maybe not,” Taira told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 36 post-fight press conference on fighting at UFC 275.

Unbeaten prospect Tatsuro Taira hopes next fight in front of crowd after UFC on ESPN 36 win – MMA Junkie

Davey Grant wouldn’t mind a quick turnaround to fight at UFC’s return to London in July

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 May 2022 14:06:29 +0000

England’s Davey Grant is no stranger to exciting fights, and his outing on Saturday was another addition to his ever-growing list of back-and-forth battles. At UFC on ESPN 36, Louis Smolka took everything Grant (12-6 MMA, 5-5 UFC) could dish out in a one-sided first round and rebounded nicely in the second. However, Grant’s pressure and volume finally became too much for Smolka (17-9 MMA, 8-9 UFC) and the fight ended viciously in the third with a clean knockout. It was an incredible fight, but Grant hopes to have cleaner performances going forward. “I expect a war, and anything less is just a bonus,” Grant said during the post-fight news conference. “So, I always go in there expecting a war, but I’m always trying to knock ’em out early.

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Big underdog Andre Petroski wants spotlight on Renzo Gracie Academy – and a fight with Gerald Meerschaert

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 May 2022 11:57:59 +0000

LAS VEGAS – As the biggest underdog at UFC on ESPN 36, it would be understandable if Andre Petroski felt a little slighted. Then his unbeaten opponent, Nick Maximov, asked to be a part of a pre-fight media day he wasn’t scheduled for and spent much of his time tearing Petroski down. If it bothered Petroski, he saved his response for fight night

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Michael Johnson opens up about career doubts amid losing streak: ‘I was in such a dark hole’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 May 2022 00:49:51 +0000

Michael Johnson ’s recent years in the MMA weren’t too kind to him. The lightweight veteran entered Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 on a four-fight losing streak and being 2-7 since 2016. It was a stretch that was hard to believe given that Johnson had big wins in the years prior, besting world-class talents such as Dustin Poirier, Tony Ferguson, Edson Barboza, Joe Lauzon and others. Johnson’s return to the octagon on Saturday night against Alan Patrick was a key moment in his career

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jan Blachowicz after UFC on ESPN 36 win?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 May 2022 21:16:17 +0000

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Aleksandar Rakic after UFC on ESPN 36 loss? ) Jan Blachowicz may not have won the UFC on ESPN 36 main event in the fashion he’d drawn up, but in the end got his hand raised against Aleksandar Rakic. Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was awarded a third-round TKO win via doctor stoppag e on Saturday after Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 BMMA) suffered a knee injury following an awkward back step

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Aleksandar Rakic after UFC on ESPN 36 loss?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 May 2022 21:16:14 +0000

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jan Blachowicz after UFC on ESPN 36 win? ) Aleksandar Rakic ’s quest to secure his first UFC title fight opportunity was squandered by injury on Saturday, costing him a chance to win in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event with Jan Blachowicz. Rakic (14-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) was giving a strong account of himself until he took a wrong step in Round 3, causing his knee to buckle and him to crumple to the canvas . The fight was waved off, and Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) was awarded the win by TKO at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas

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UFC’s Katlyn Chookagian wants a second shot at Valentina Shevchenko or a fresh opponent next

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 May 2022 20:06:00 +0000

Katlyn Chookagian has very few requirements as she looks for her next UFC opponent. The long-time UFC flyweight contender and former title challenger has a small list of women she’d like to fight, mainly just because they’re some of the few she has yet to step in the octagon with.