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James Vick Breaks Silence On Violent UFC Lincoln Loss

Things didn’t go accordingly for James Vick at UFC Lincoln.

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James Vick has broken his silence on his brutal loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Lincoln, and he has quite the outlook because of it.

High Hopes

Coming into this fight, Vick held a 13-1 pro-MMA record and had a four-fight win streak. Many fight fans believed that if Vick could win in this headline fight then he could make an argument for a shot at a huge-name opponent. However, all of that hope went out of the window thanks to one former WSOF champion.

Gaethje scored a violent first-round KO win over Vickin the main event of UFC Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, on FOX Sports 1. Now, it’s time for Vick to take some time and regroup as he continues his MMA career.

Vick Breaks Silence

Although it was not the result that he had hoped and trained for, Vick has handled this loss with class.  He took to his official Instagram account to break his silence by issuing the following statement:

”Worst night of my life last night,” Vick wrote. “Thank you Justin Gaethje for the opportunity. Though confident in myself, I did always respect you. I said what I said to get and promote the fight. You are a class act and I do appreciate your kind words last night. I have no excuses. I was in shape, healthy and confident. I blew it.”

”For all those that believed in me and support me, I am truly sorry,” he continued. “I will go back and keep training and loving this life of being a fighter and a martial artist. This is the life I have chose and I guess this comes with the territory. Thanks to all my friends, family and teammates for the support and thank you UFC for the opportunity.”

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Highlights: Eryk Anders Scores Massive Head Kick KO In Final Minute

Watch Eryk Ander’s amazing head kick knockout at last night’s UFC Lincoln:

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The attention was mostly focused on Justin Gaethje’s vicious knockout in the main event (watch full highlights here) at last night’s UFC Lincoln. However, rising middleweight Eryk Anders scored his own electric highlight reel stoppage.

The middleweight prospect met Tim Williams in the opening main card bout from the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was mainly a back-and-forth affair. That is, until Anders floored Williams with a vicious head kick as he rose from the canvas in the final minute of the fight.

Anders’ hype train is back on track after a close split decision loss to Lyoto Machida earlier this year. He secured one of the latest stoppage wins in UFC middleweight history in Lincoln. Watch the amazing head kick KO here:

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Justin Gaethje Is The UFC’s New Bonus King

Move aside, Joe Lauzon. Step to the back, Nate Diaz. Bye, Donald Cerrone. Those were the UFC bonus kings of the old days. Now, there’s a new bonus king in the UFC these days, and his name is Justin Gaethje, the man who just knocked out James Vick…

Move aside, Joe Lauzon. Step to the back, Nate Diaz. Bye, Donald Cerrone. Those were the UFC bonus kings of the old days. Now, there’s a new bonus king in the UFC these days, and his name is Justin Gaethje, the man who just knocked out James Vick in brutal fashion in the main event […]

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James Vick Releases Statement Following UFC Lincoln Loss

James Vick releases a statement following his knockout loss last night (Aug. 25). Vick shared the Octagon with Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC Lincoln. “The Texecutioner” was looking for the biggest win of his professional mixed mar…

James Vick releases a statement following his knockout loss last night (Aug. 25). Vick shared the Octagon with Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC Lincoln. “The Texecutioner” was looking for the biggest win of his professional mixed martial arts career. Vick went into the bout as the 10th ranked UFC lightweight and a […]

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UFC Lincoln Bonuses, Live Gate & Attendance Revealed

The UFC Lincoln bonuses, attendance, and live gate have been released. Last night (Aug. 25), UFC Lincoln took place inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Headlining the card was a lightweight grudge match between Justin Gaethje and James…

The UFC Lincoln bonuses, attendance, and live gate have been released. Last night (Aug. 25), UFC Lincoln took place inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Headlining the card was a lightweight grudge match between Justin Gaethje and James Vick. In the end, it was Gaethje who scored a first-round knockout victory. The co-main event saw featherweights […]

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Justin Gaethje Seeks Meeting With UFC After James Vick Win

Gaethje has a game plan to get what he wants after this fight.

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Justin Gaethje seeks to sit down and have an interesting meeting with UFC officials following the latest win of his MMA career inside of the Octagon.

The former WSOF champion is one of the most exciting fighters on the roster of the UFC. For years, fight fans around the world have wanted to see Gaethje compete inside of the Octagon.

Rebound

Dustin Poirier picked up a TKO win in the fourth round over him in the main event of the UFC on FOX 29 show (April 14, 2018) that took place at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Following that fight, he set his sights set on the exit door following this loss. However, that has all changed.

As seen in the main event of UFC Lincoln at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, Gaethje was able to pick up the first-round KO win over James Vick. Following the fight, Gaethje revealed what’s next for him.

Justin Gaethje Seeks

That is getting paid for the work he does in the octagon. Make no mistake about it though, he did clarify that he’s not necessarily unhappy with the UFC. But rather, he just wants his money up front instead of a show and fight structure when it comes to his payout.

“It should get me a business meeting with the UFC,” Gaethje told MMAjunkie. “The way I put it on the line, I need all my money up front. And that’s how it should work for people like me.”

“They should use me as an example,” he said backstage. “If you want all your money, you fight like Justin Gaethje. It’s going to be hard for him to look himself in the mirror tomorrow,” Gaethje said. “That was my plan. I want him to look at himself in the mirror tomorrow. He’s not going to.”

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