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3 things we learned from UFC Vegas 97 media day

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3 things we learned from UFC Vegas 97 media day

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1. Jessica Andrade once cut 60 pounds in 32 days

Although Andrade is only 32 years old, she’s considered a seasoned veteran due to her extensive 13-year career in MMA. She’s squared off against numerous prominent figures across three distinct weight classes. Her journey began as a bantamweight, where she held her own against fighters like Jennifer Maia, Raquel Pennington, and Larissa Pacheco. Subsequently, she moved to strawweight, a division that boasts some of the biggest names in the sport, including Angela Hill, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Zhang Weili. It was this weight class where she achieved her greatest success, becoming champion after knocking out Rose Namajunas at UFC 237 in Brazil via TKO. Lastly, Andrade has faced off with Kaitlyn Cerminara, Valentina Shevchenko, and Erin Blanchfield in the flyweight division

During a media interview session, Andrade was queried about her current weight cutting process compared to previous ones. She responded positively, stating that 30 pounds wasn’t particularly difficult for her. A reporter then brought up the topic of past weight cuts being more taxing given that Andrade often has to cut more weight for her strawweight division, which she is renowned for. Andrade then disclosed an instance where she had to shed a staggering 60 pounds in just 32 days prior to her fight against Cláudia Gadelha in September 2017. This battle ended with Andrade securing a unanimous decision, earning the Fight of the Night title. It’s worth noting that cutting 60 pounds is significantly more than Alex Pereira had to cut to reach middleweight, making it one of the most extreme weight cuts that many fight enthusiasts have heard about. This anecdote also serves as a reminder of the often-overlooked challenges that fighters face in their quest to perform at their best

2. The death of Natália Silva’s sister prevented a much earlier return

27-year-old MMA fighter Silva boasts an impressive 11-fight win streak, with six victories by submission and two by knockout. Starting her career back in 2015, she’s been a force to reckon with, competing across various Brazilian organizations during her early years. Silva has experienced only five losses throughout her career, the most recent one being against Marina Rodriguez in December 2017. Rodriguez currently ranks No. 6 among strawweight division contenders. Since then, Silva has remained unbeaten and even claimed the flyweight title at Jungle Fight Organization in October 2019. Following her title win, she successfully defended it, which eventually led to her signing with UFC where she’s managed five consecutive victories

The interview on media day started off with Silva being questioned about her absence from competition since defeating Viviane Araújo on February 3. This gap wasn’t due to an injury, but rather a hiatus stemming from the deeply personal loss of Silva’s sister. Her voice faltered as she responded, yet she managed to hold back significant tears. Following this, Silva was queried if anything aided her in coping with that tragedy, whether it was her regular MMA training or some other factor. She attributed her ability to persevere through that difficult time and return to her normal routine to her Christian faith in Jesus. It will be intriguing to observe how this touch of sadness over the absence of her sister may influence her future performance, whether it will serve as a source of motivation or potentially hinder her drive

3. Steve Garcia was eating pizza when he got his short notice call

Since 2013, Garcia has made a name for himself in the MMA world, fighting in organizations like Bellator and JacksonWink. His record may show some inconsistency with wins and losses, but he never fails to entertain his audience as he prefers to end fights before they reach the judges. Out of his 16 professional bouts, 13 have ended with a knockout, and he is currently on a four-fight winning streak, all by KO. In August 2019, Garcia showcased his skills in Dana White’s Contender Series, securing a first-round knockout win but missing the weight limit, which prevented him from receiving a contract. Following an unsuccessful contract offer, he bounced back with a second-round KO victory over Jose Mariscal in LFA in January 2020 and was given the chance to debut in the UFC on short notice against Luis Peña at lightweight. Although he lost his UFC debut by decision, Garcia has continued to compete in the UFC as an exciting fighter

At Garcia’s media day, discussions started with questions about the unexpected calls they received. Garcia shared that he was enjoying a pizza dinner when he received the call in early August. It’s intriguing to learn about the tales behind sudden fights since fighters are often engaged in various activities when they receive these last-minute chances

No matter what, these tales highlight how these fighters manage to excel in last-minute chances, making it even more remarkable. They step outside their usual environments and put their records on the line to ensure successful events, all while striving for greatness

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2024-09-05 07:13

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