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UFC 211 Embedded Episode 4

UFC 211 is a few days away and the fourth episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel. In the episode, spirits are high as the athletes arrive in Dallas for fight week. Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk crosses paths with opponent Jessica Andrade, who then reveals the victory dance she is preparing for

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UFC 211 is a few days away and the fourth episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel.

In the episode, spirits are high as the athletes arrive in Dallas for fight week. Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk crosses paths with opponent Jessica Andrade, who then reveals the victory dance she is preparing for Saturday. Heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic trades barbs with his fellow champion and plays an intense game of euchre. Heavyweight title challenger Junior Dos Santos struggles with English pronunciation and trains at the facility of a UFC pioneer. Mexican featherweight Yair Rodriguez expects a supportive Texas crowd at his bout against former champion Frankie Edgar. Then the fighters sound off to reporters and square off against their opponents at Ultimate Media Day.

You can watch it here:

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Stipe Miocic Unveils Goals For Historic Championship Reign

The UFC heavyweight title has proven to be the most elusive in the history of the promotion, as it has never been defended more than two consecutive times. This weekend (May 13, 2017), reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will rematch ex-titleholder Junior Dos Santos in the main event of UFC 211 live on pay-per-view (PPV)

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The UFC heavyweight title has proven to be the most elusive in the history of the promotion, as it has never been defended more than two consecutive times.

This weekend (May 13, 2017), reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will rematch ex-titleholder Junior Dos Santos in the main event of UFC 211 live on pay-per-view (PPV) from Dallas, Texas. Miocic will look to make the second defense of his title against Dos Santos after knocking out Alistair Overeem last September at UFC 203, but he isn’t too concerned with tying a record:

“If it happens, it happens,” Miocic told MMAjunkie. “I’m going to do it, but I’m not going to worry about it. I’m worried about him, the guy who beat me last time. If I keep winning, I’ll have a legacy. But I’m not here to make a legacy – I’m here to win.”

Miocic and Dos Santos met for the first time at UFC on FOX 13 in Dec. 2014 in a bout that ended up being a back-and-forth five round war. Both men were battered and bloodied by the time the final bell rung, but it was “Cigano” who walked away with a decision victory. That loss still haunts Miocic, but he seems poised to finish the Brazilian slugger this time around:

“Unfortunately, he beat me last time, which kills me inside,” Miocic said. “But I want to thank him at the same time because it made me better.”

“I’m getting better every fight,” Miocic said. “I don’t care, if I’m getting my hands on him, it’s not going to last five rounds.”

Who do you expect to take home heavyweight gold at UFC 211 this Saturday night?

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Chas Skelly: ‘I Haven’t Done a Great Job of Promoting Myself’

Chas Skelly isn’t pinning the blame on anyone but himself for not getting more recognition. Since WME-IMG took ownership of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), there has been a greater emphasis on “money fights.” Fighters who promote themselves well and have the “it factor,” tend to get pushed up the ranks quicker. Skelly admits that […]

Chas Skelly isn’t pinning the blame on anyone but himself for not getting more recognition. Since WME-IMG took ownership of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), there has been a greater emphasis on “money fights.” Fighters who promote themselves well and have the “it factor,” tend to get pushed up the ranks quicker. Skelly admits that […]

Henry Cejudo Reacts To UFC 211 Fight Cancellation

This Saturday’s (May 13, 2017) stacked UFC 211 main card from Dallas almost made it to fight time without a hitch. Almost. News arrived last night that former flyweight title contender Henry Cejudo had been forced out of his main card bout versus Sergio Pettis with a hand injury. The bout was set to open

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This Saturday’s (May 13, 2017) stacked UFC 211 main card from Dallas almost made it to fight time without a hitch.

Almost.

News arrived last night that former flyweight title contender Henry Cejudo had been forced out of his main card bout versus Sergio Pettis with a hand injury. The bout was set to open the PPV main card, but now the middleweight bout between David Branch and Krzysztof Jotko has replaced it.

The younger Pettis brother will reportedly be paid his show money without having to make weight, and it’s unknown at this point if the fight will be rescheduled at a later date.

For his part, Cejudo addressed the unfortunate situation in a statemetn to MMA Fighting, explaining the specifics of the injury and apologizing to both the fans and Pettis:

It is with regret that I have to announce I have had to pull out of my fight with Sergio Pettis this Saturday at UFC 211 due to injury.

I really want to apologize to the fans and to Sergio Pettis for this unfortunate event.

About two weeks ago I injured my hand sparring, and went to the doctor to get it examined after I was unable to grapple or punch. The doctor looked at X-rays and informed me my hand wasn’t broken, so I assumed it was just bruised or sprained. I stopped using my hand for the next week and a half to allow it to rest as much as possible, and I had multiple prp treatments as well as an ultrasound in hopes of breaking up any build up or swelling.

After arriving in Dallas on Tuesday evening, I hit mitts with my striking coach to get my timing down, and after I threw my first punch, a sharp pain shot through my wrist and hand.

My team and I contacted the UFC to see if a cortisone shot would be allowed. The UFC sent me to a hand specialist, and he told me I had a cyst in my wrist as well as a ruptured capsule with the possibility of a tear in the ligament. He informed me the cortisone shot could possibly do more damage than any benefit and told me it would be insane to fight. He contacted the UFC doctors and informed them that my wrist and hand were unfit to fight this Saturday.

I will schedule an appointment with a hand specialist next week and figure out the next course of action.

Thank you and I will be back stronger than ever.

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UFC 211’s Stipe Miocic More Worried About Winning Than His Legacy

Don’t talk to Stipe Miocic about building a legacy. Miocic will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title for the second time this Saturday night (May 13). He’ll take on Junior dos Santos inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The title bout will headline UFC 211. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, […]

Don’t talk to Stipe Miocic about building a legacy. Miocic will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title for the second time this Saturday night (May 13). He’ll take on Junior dos Santos inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The title bout will headline UFC 211. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, […]

Frankie Edgar Feels Title Shot is Within Reach With Win at UFC 211

Frankie Edgar believes another title shot is in his future should he defeat Yair Rodriguez. “The Answer” meets “El Pantera” inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas for UFC 211. Edgar, who is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder, has yet to hold gold in the 145-pound division. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, […]

Frankie Edgar believes another title shot is in his future should he defeat Yair Rodriguez. “The Answer” meets “El Pantera” inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas for UFC 211. Edgar, who is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder, has yet to hold gold in the 145-pound division. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, […]