Marquel Mederos
USA
Fighting heavier opponent
Mederos will face a heavy opponent when he throws down against Chris Padilla for UFC 327 on Saturday at Miami, according to Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Mederos will log 20 percent of Padilla's purse because the latter missed weight by two pounds Friday. The former is looking to continue his winning ways, his last fight a decisive win over Mark Choinski.
Mederos will log 20 percent of Padilla's purse because the latter missed weight by two pounds Friday. The former is looking to continue his winning ways, his last fight a decisive win over Mark Choinski.
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New opponent scheduled
Mederos is scheduled to compete against Chris Padilla in a lightweight fight at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Mederos was scheduled against Nazim Sadykhov, but the latter is out, and Padilla is in instead. Mederos has been perfect in the UFC, with a 3-0 record to back his relatively strong start with the promotion.
Mederos was scheduled against Nazim Sadykhov, but the latter is out, and Padilla is in instead. Mederos has been perfect in the UFC, with a 3-0 record to back his relatively strong start with the promotion.
Fighting Sadykhov
Mederos will face off against Nazim Sadykhov at UFC 327 on Apr. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Mederos, who is coming off a win over Mark Choinski last June, will face off against Nazim Sadykhov in April. The 29-year-old American is 3-0 during his time with the UFC.
Mederos, who is coming off a win over Mark Choinski last June, will face off against Nazim Sadykhov in April. The 29-year-old American is 3-0 during his time with the UFC.
Takes decision in Jersey opener
Mederos defeated Mark Choinski via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Mederos was scheduled to face Bolaji Oki a week ago before withdrawing due to illness. He was quite fortunate to fight a follow-up fight so quickly, especially one against a weaker, debuting opponent. Blessed with a huge advantage on the feet in terms of speed and fluidity, Mederos just kept moving and picked Choinski apart, primarily with leg kicks. He faded a bit down the stretch, but the result was never in doubt. The 28-year-old Texan is now a perfect 3-0 in the UFC, although all three wins have come via decision.
Mederos was scheduled to face Bolaji Oki a week ago before withdrawing due to illness. He was quite fortunate to fight a follow-up fight so quickly, especially one against a weaker, debuting opponent. Blessed with a huge advantage on the feet in terms of speed and fluidity, Mederos just kept moving and picked Choinski apart, primarily with leg kicks. He faded a bit down the stretch, but the result was never in doubt. The 28-year-old Texan is now a perfect 3-0 in the UFC, although all three wins have come via decision.
Quick turnaround, new opponent
Mederos will take on Mark Choinski in a lightweight matchup at UFC 316 on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Mederos was originally scheduled for a scrap against Bolaji Oki at UFC Vegas 107 on May 31, but he was pulled from that bout for undisclosed reasons (Oki went on to defeat Michael Aswell on that card). It turns out the withdrawal of Mederos wasn't due to health concerns, as he'll fight just a week later against a UFC newcomer. Choinski is undefeated as a pro, competing primarily under the Anthony Pettis-ran promotion in Milwaukee.
Mederos was originally scheduled for a scrap against Bolaji Oki at UFC Vegas 107 on May 31, but he was pulled from that bout for undisclosed reasons (Oki went on to defeat Michael Aswell on that card). It turns out the withdrawal of Mederos wasn't due to health concerns, as he'll fight just a week later against a UFC newcomer. Choinski is undefeated as a pro, competing primarily under the Anthony Pettis-ran promotion in Milwaukee.
Out for UFC Vegas 107
Mederos (undisclosed) will not fight Bolaji Oki at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It is unclear why Mederos is out for UFC Vegas 107. He was scheduled to fight Oki, who will instead compete against Michael Aswell. Mederos will have to wait to better establish himself after a close decision win in his last fight.
It is unclear why Mederos is out for UFC Vegas 107. He was scheduled to fight Oki, who will instead compete against Michael Aswell. Mederos will have to wait to better establish himself after a close decision win in his last fight.