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Jessica Andrade eyes title rematch with Zhang Weili after UFC 283 win: ‘I really want it to be in Brazil’

Jessica Andrade Zhang Weili UFC 283 Off the back of a dominant unanimous decision victory over one-time flyweight title chaser, Lauren Murphy at UFC 283 in her native Brazil last weekend, former strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade has sights on securing a title rematch with Zhang Weili – this time on her own home soil. Andrade, the current #4 ranked strawweight contender, […]

Off the back of a dominant unanimous decision victory over one-time flyweight title chaser, Lauren Murphy at UFC 283 in her native Brazil last weekend, former strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade has sights on securing a title rematch with Zhang Weili – this time on her own home soil.

Andrade, the current #4 ranked strawweight contender, made her flyweight division return on the main card of UFC 283 last Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, landing a one-sided unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26) victory over the Anchorage native at the Jeunesse Arena.

A former champion at 155lbs, Andrade managed to defeat former two-time division best, Rose Namajunas in the main event of UFC 237 in 2019, landing a vicious slam KO win over the former to clinch the undisputed title.

In her first attempted title defense, Andrade headlined a UFC Fight Night Shenzhen card in August of that year, dropping her championship in just 42-seconds to Weili who land a quickfire flurry at the Octagon fence.

Jessica Andrade eyes title rematch with Zhang Weili

Eyeing up a championship rematch off the back of her decision win over Murphy, Andrade called for the fight to take place in her native Brazil this go round.

“I feel like now is the opportunity for the belt,” Jessica Andrade told assembled media through an interpreter following UFC 283. “I want to fight for the belt at 52 kilos (115lbs) or 57 (kilos) (125lbs), if the opportunity arises as well.”

“I really want that rematch with (Zhang) Weili,” Jessica Andrade explained. “I really wanted it to be in Brazil. I went to China, so I think that would be fair. The rematch would be really cool. That’s the next step: Have the rematch with Weili.”

3-0 since suffering a dominant flyweight title loss to Valentina Shevchenko in 2021, Andrade stopped Cynthia Calvillo with strikes, before submitting compatriot, Amanda Lemos in stunning fashion last April with a standing arm-triangle win, prior to Saturday’s decision win over Murphy.

Jessica Andrade eyes title rematch with Zhang Weili after UFC 283 win: ‘I really want it to be in Brazil’

Jessica Andrade eyes title rematch with Zhang Weili

Eyeing up a championship rematch off the back of her decision win over Murphy, Andrade called for the fight to take place in her native Brazil this go round.

Jan Blachowicz Extends Retirement Challenge To Glover Teixeira

It seems that Jan Blachowicz is a bit disappointed that Glover Teixeira is retiring. Teixeira announced his retirement after losing to Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 283, a bout contested for the light heavyweight title. This belt was vacant as …

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Gilbert Burns is eager to face Colby Covington next and recalls an encounter where ‘Chaos’ drops the “Act”

After a quick and dominant victory over Neil Magny at UFC 283, Gilbert Burns was excited to talk about the future. He also gave insight into a wacky interaction he had recently with Colby Covington. The fight between Gilbert Burns and Neil Magny was set to be a war, but things ended rather quickly. Round […]

After a quick and dominant victory over Neil Magny at UFC 283, Gilbert Burns was excited to talk about the future. He also gave insight into a wacky interaction he had recently with Colby Covington.

The fight between Gilbert Burns and Neil Magny was set to be a war, but things ended rather quickly. Round one began, and after a brief moment of stand-up, Burns secured a takedown. After some slick transitions, ‘Durinho’ reached full mount and locked in an arm triangle. He hopped to side control to fully secure it, and the fight was over.

Neil Magny was forced to submit in round one with less than a full minute left, and Gilbert Burns had solidified a completely dominant and very impressive victory.

Gilbert Burns recaps his UFC 283 victory, tells an odd but funny story about meeting Colby Covington

After the victory, Burns was celebrating his win and stopped by the UFC’s post-fight press conference to speak with the media. They recapped the victory, and ‘Durinho’ was very humble while reliving the excitement.

He mentioned how he was ready for war but felt a statement needed to be made that night at UFC 283. He did have choice words for Belal Muhammad, though, as he said Muhammad was “Ducking him”.

The topic soon turned to Colby Covington, who Burns mentioned he’d wanted a fight with for years now. He said he’d love to do a season of The Ultimate Fighter against ‘Chaos’, but was open to any challenge against him. Soon, Burns got on the subject of a recent meeting with Colby Covington he had.

“To be honest, I saw Colby three and a half months ago,” Gilbert Burns began. “I played the Guitar. They have a Brazilian concert… and I think he just left the poker room,” Burns recalled. “And I was passing by, and I looked in there and said, there’s Colby over there, and I looked at him. And I shook my head, and he said, ‘Come here.’ And I said, ‘Oh, shit, it’s on.’”

He continued, “And I walked to him and told my wife to wait, and I was ready and said, ‘What’s up?’ And he said, ‘I’m a huge fan, brother.’ And he was super cool. I’m pretty honest right now. I don’t have to lie. He was super cool. ‘Oh, I’m a huge fan. I’m a character. I just wanna make money, I appreciate you. I know you have a beautiful family’ and he was super cool. And it was getting a little weird because it was continuous for over two minutes. ‘Bro, I like what you did in your last fight’ and I was just like, ‘Man, look at this guy.” (H/T MiddleEasy)

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Jiri Prochazka congratulates new champion Jamahal Hill with intimidating message: ‘I’m coming’

After an aggressive slugfest, Jamahal Hill has been crowned as the UFC’s newest light heavyweight champion. Jiri Prochazka, the man who recently vacated the title due to injury, has a congratulatory but intimidating message for the new champion. Things got explosive at UFC 283, and although the fight was no easy victory, Jamahal Hill became […]

Things got explosive at UFC 283, and although the fight was no easy victory, Jamahal Hill became the first Dana White‘s Contender Series alumni to realize his dream of becoming a UFC champion.

Hill faced Glover Teixeira for the UFC light heavyweight title, and after five hard-fought rounds, things were very clear. Jamahal Hill had done enough to garner the decision victory over Teixeira and officially capture the vacated title of Jiri Prochazka.

Jiri Prochazka makes chilling congratulatory message to Jamahal Hill after impressive UFC 283 victory

Last seen in action at UFC 275, Jiri Prochazka also realized his dreams of becoming a champion that night: defeating the humble legend Glover Teixeira as well. In what was one of the greatest back-and-forth title fights of all time, fans were treated to a true nail-biter that night.

Momentum swung either way, multiple times. Finally, events reached a conclusion in the fifth round when Prochazka managed to lock in a rear-naked choke on Teixeira and force the tap. It was a legendary fight, fully solidifying the pure excitement that either fighter was when trapped in a cage. Sadly, before either man could run it back, injury struck.

A horrific shoulder injury would rear its ugly head when Prochazka took a bad landing when receiving a suplex in training, by his own admission. This would derail the Czech samurai for nine months, forcing the UFC to find a suitable replacement for him. This made way for Jamahal Hill, granting him the opportunity to capture gold at UFC 283.

On Instagram after the event, Jiri Prochazka would deliver a chilling message. Standing in a frozen, snow-covered field stood ‘Denisa’. Large snowflakes enveloped him, floating past his face or landing on him. Calmly, the former champion said: “Congratulations.”

He stood in silence for a brief moment before continuing: “I’m coming…” He began marching forward in the snowy field and then screamed at the top of his lungs, a manic expression of violence on his face: “I’m coming!”

What’s your thoughts on Jiri Prochazka’s intense message to Jamahal Hill?

Johnny Walker aims for two UFC title victories following UFC 283 win: ‘That’s my dream’

UFC light-heavyweight, Johnny Walker, set his sights high following last nights stoppage victory. Walker would square of with jiu-jitsu ace Paul Craig as part of UFC 283, in a fight that was never going to go the distance. As Craig grabbed the single leg, Walker connected with several hard, straight shots that wobbled the Scot, […]

UFC light-heavyweight, Johnny Walker, set his sights high following last nights stoppage victory.

Walker would square of with jiu-jitsu ace Paul Craig as part of UFC 283, in a fight that was never going to go the distance. As Craig grabbed the single leg, Walker connected with several hard, straight shots that wobbled the Scot, before finishing the fight off with standing hammer-fists.

The victory marks walkers second stoppage victory in a row and first time that the Brazilian has strung a pair of wins together since early 2019. The 30-year-old seems to be gaining back some confidence after a rocky few years in the promotion, but talking with media, revealed that his dreams have not waivered.

Walker credited Daniel Cormier for his accomplishments, saying that he aspires to be as great as the American one day and claim titles in not one, but two weight classes.

He’s champ-champ – two belts. Come on. That’s my dream, as well, and this guy did it,” Walker said during the press conference. “I want to be on his level one day. I want to be a good wrestler, improve all of my skills, because I want to be there. I want to be ready to do what he did.

“I know it’s a huge thing to do. He’s a special fighter and a motivation not just for me, but everyone else. He’s a big, big motivation, and I want to do what he did.”

Johnny Walker talks big win

Prior to the bout, Craig was ranked No.9 in the division and his recent form had seen him capture wins over some impressive names. Walker attributed the win to his progression as a fighter and admitted it was something that he should be proud of.

“This guy just finished Jamahal Hill, [Magomed] Ankalaev, and I just finished him,” Walker said. “I know MMA is different because games don’t fit each other’s games. But I think this means something.

“I finished a guy in the top 10 in the first round, and this guy already fought three rounds with Ankalaev and finished Hill in the first hound, and then I finished him. It shows I’m getting better, and my evolution keeps going on. Every fight, I get a better fighter.” (H/T MMAJunkie)

Johnny Walker talks post UFC 283

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