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MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for December: Sergei Pavlovich’s 54-second starching

BAD MMA News — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:31:26 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from December 2022: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month award for December. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. Nominees

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Coach Bob Perez explains mindset behind making corner stoppages: ‘You have to be the protector’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:30:06 +0000

Twenty hard minutes were already past, when coach Bob Perez entered the cage to address and assess his fighter Saturday in Orlando. Perez glanced at his fighter, Kevin Holland , and confirmed a growing suspicion things weren’t the way they needed to be for a fifth round to take place. Holland’s hand was debilitated. After a brief conversation with his fighter, Perez told referee Dan Miragliotta to call off the UFC on ESPN 42 main event

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 6: Sergei Pavlovich among heavyweight elite

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:46:58 +0000

The heavyweight division has a new name ready to become a top contender. At UFC on ESPN 42, Sergei Pavlovich made quick work of Tai Tuivasa, finishing the fan-favorite brawler in less than a minute . The result was his sixth-straight first-round finish, while taking out his second big name after former title challenger Derrick Lewis in July. This week, he claims the No. 3 spot in the heavyweight division. Also making moves this week is middleweight Roman Dolidze .

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Coach Bob Perez explains the psyche behind making corner stoppages: ‘You have to be the protector’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:26:41 +0000

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Prospect Yazmin Jauregui in no rush to enter UFC rankings, wants to prioritize growth

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:51:44 +0000

Yazmin Jauregui wants to take her time. The 23-year-old strawweight prospect is in no rush to get to the top of the UFC as she doesn’t want to skip any processes or lessons needed to reach her full potential.

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Now retired, Scott Holtzman proud of UFC run: ‘I wasn’t supposed to be here’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:00:37 +0000

Scott Holtzman thinks in many ways, he overachieved. The lightweight hung up his gloves Saturday and put an end to a 10-year MMA career.

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Rafael dos Anjos says Islam Makhachev should’ve defended vs. ‘a real challenge,’ not Alexander Volkanovski

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:40:09 +0000

Rafael dos Anjos is not too fond of the UFC’s upcoming title bout at 155 pounds. The former lightweight champion would’ve like to seen titleholder Islam Makhachev defend the belt against a contender in the weight class, not featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev and Volkanovski clash in the UFC 284 main event Feb. 11 in Perth, Australia. Dos Anjos (32-14 MMA, 21-12 UFC) is picking Makhachev to beat Volkanovski and retain his title. “I think Islam will win that fight,” dos Anjos said at the UFC on ESPN 42 post-fight news conference ( via MMA Fighting )

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Rafael dos Anjos says Islam Makhachev should’ve defended vs. ‘a real challenge,’ not Alexander Volkanovski – MMA Junkie

Michael Johnson confused by Marc Diakiese’s reaction to decision loss: ‘You didn’t get robbed, trust me’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:40:08 +0000

Michael Johnson was taken off guard by Marc Diakiese’s post-fight reaction. Saturday, Johnson (22-18 MMA, 13-14 UFC) defeated Diakiese (16-6 MMA, 7-6 UFC) in a unanimous decision on the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN 42. The longtime fighter thought he won comfortably and was confused to see Diakiese react surprised to the judges’ call. “I looked at him, and listen, bro: Don’t (get offended). I’ve been getting robbed my whole career. You didn’t get robbed – trust me,” Johnson told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 42 post-fight press conference ( via Bro Bible )

Michael Johnson confused by Marc Diakiese’s reaction to decision loss: ‘You didn’t get robbed, trust me’ – MMA Junkie

MMA Junkie Radio #3317: Guest Danny Sabatello, UFC on ESPN 42 recap, James Krause, Nate Diaz, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:10:07 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,317, the guys bring on guest Danny Sabatello , who challenges interim bantamweight champion Raufeon Stots in the Bellator 289 main event Friday.

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Clay Guida not retiring anytime soon, chasing record for most takedowns in UFC history

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:10:07 +0000

Clay Guida is nearing 20 years in MMA and he still has goals in mind. The lightweight doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon and wants to break the record for most takedowns in UFC history. Guida (38-19 MMA, 18-16 UFC) got closer to his goal Saturday in a decision win over Scott Holtzman (14-6 MMA, 7-6 UFC) at UFC on ESPN 42 in Orlando, Fla.

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