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UFC on ESPN 29 medical suspensions: Jared Cannonier, flyweight contenders face lengthy time off

Check out the list of medical suspensions from UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas.

[autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] and [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] exited UFC on ESPN 29 on a wave of momentum after their wins – but they didn’t do so unscathed.

Both Cannonier and Pantoja were handed 180-day suspensions by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC), according to a list MMA Junkie acquired Wednesday from MixedMartialArts.com, the ABC’s official database.

In his main event win over [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag], Cannonier suffered a right foot injury. As for Pantoja, a win in a potential title eliminator battle with [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] resulted in a left knee injury. Depending on the severity of the fighters’ injuries, they could be ineligible to compete until February.

Also receiving 180-day suspensions were the aforementioned Royval, [autotag]Luis Saldana[/autotag], [autotag]Domingo Pilarte[/autotag], and [autotag]Josiane Nunes[/autotag].

It’s important to note fighters’ suspensions may terminate sooner than the date listed if their injury is cleared by a medical doctor.

The UFC on ESPN 29 medical suspensions include:

UFC on ESPN 29 results: Mark Madsen edges out close decision over Clay Guida, calls out Gregor Gillespie

From a broken jaw to his wife’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Mark Madsen indicated the win was the most meaningful of his athletic career.

[autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] battled a lot of adversity to return to the cage, but once he got there, he made the most of the opportunity.

A former Olympic silver medalist, Madsen (11-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) defeated Clay Guida (36-21 MMA, 16-15 UFC) via split decision (29-28, 28-28, 30-27). The lightweight bout was the UFC on ESPN 29 co-main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. It aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.

The fight was largely contested on the feet. Madsen tried to close the distance and clinch in order to enter his Greco-Roman wrestling realm. Guida, meanwhile, utilized his technical striking and power to throw bombs toward Madsen.

Both men had their moments. Guida stunned Madsen early, but the Olympian never went down. When separated, Madsen utilized his boxing. Both men found success with their leg kicks as well. When the dust settled, it was Madsen who convinced two of the three judges he was the victor with his performance.

Still undefeated 👏👏👏@MarkTheOlympian gets the win via split decision at #UFCVegas34. pic.twitter.com/puBKPlp5NA

— UFC (@ufc) August 22, 2021

In his in-cage interview, Madsen name-dropped Gregor Gillespie as the opponent he would like to fight next, in order to prove who the best wrestler is in the UFC lightweight division.

The victory for Madsen comes in his first fight in 17 months. After a successful debut in September 2018, Madsen defeated Austin Hubbard at UFC 248 in March 2020. In the bout, he broke his jaw and required surgery subsequently thereafter. Saturday was his first competition back. During his period away, Madsen battled multiple levels of adversity including a battle with COVID-19, his house flooding, and his wife being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

For Guida, the loss moves him back to 4-4 over the span of his most recent eight fights. The third-longest-tenured on the promotion’s roster, Guida has been employed by the UFC since 2006.

Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 29 results include:

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UFC on ESPN 29: Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 29 odds and lines between Clay Guida and Mark Madsen, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on the main card, Clay Guida faces Mark Madsen Saturday at UFC on ESPN 29 – also known as UFC Vegas 34 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen odds and lines, with MMA picks and predictions.

The prelims will be televised on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card will be televised on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.

Guida steps into the octagon with a slight 2.44-to-2.28 significant strikes landed per minute advantage while also leading 48.97 to 45.83 in significant strikes accuracy percentage.

Guida stopped a two-bout losing skid his last time out with a unanimous-decision win Feb. 6 over Michael Johnson. He is just 2-3 across his past five fights, with three of his last four going the distance.

Madsen is a perfect 10-0 as a professional, including 2-0 since making his UFC debut. He posted a unanimous-decision win over Austin Hubbard on March 7 at UFC 248 and had a first-round KO/TKO in his promotion debut against Danilo Belluardo Sept. 28, 2019.

UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen: Odds and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Fight result (2-way line): Guida +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Madsen -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Total Rounds: 2.5 Rounds (Over -250 | Under +190)
Will the fight go the distance: (Yes -230 | No +160)

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UFC on ESPN 29 Guida vs. Madsen: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Guida 36-17-0 | Madsen 10-0-0

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

MADSEN (-170) will get his biggest test to date but the Danish lightweight will pass with flying colors. He is a well-rounded fighter, winning four fights via decision, three fights by way of KO/TKO and three contests via submission.

Guida will put up a fight but MADSEN ON POINTS (+115) is a solid value.

Over/Under (O/U)

It’s a little on the expensive side but YES (-230): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is worth the risk. Guida is a veteran who will make Madsen work for his victory and there will be no stoppage here.

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UFC on ESPN 29 predictions: Will Kelvin Gastelum get back on track vs. Jared Cannonier?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN 29 main card, featuring Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum.

	Cannonier vs. Gastelum	Guida vs. Madsen	Porter vs. Sherman	Jones vs. Kakhramonov	Hubbard vs. Pichel	Pantoja vs. Royval
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2021: 124-77	Cannonier (54%)	Madsen (70%)	Sherman (74%)	Jones (N/A)	Pichel (68%)	Pantoja (55%)
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn 2021: 127-74	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Simon Samano @SJSamano 2021: 125-76	Cannonier	Madsen	Porter	Jones	Pichel	Royval
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 2021: 123-78 2018 Champion	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
Dan Tom @DanTomMMA 2021: 121-80 2020 Champion	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2021: 119-82 2014 Champion	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2021: 118-83	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Nolan King @mma_kings 2021: 118-83	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2021: 117-84	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Royval
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 2021: 116-85	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 2021: 115-86	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Pantoja
Brian Garcia @thegoze 2021: 113-88 2017 Champion	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Royval
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 2021: 112-89	Gastelum	Madsen	Sherman	Kakhramonov	Pichel	Pantoja
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 2021: 46-39	Cannonier	Madsen	Sherman	Jones	Pichel	Royval

The UFC is back in its home base this week with a middleweight showdown atop the lineup.

UFC on ESPN 29 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) takes on [autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag] (17-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) at middleweight. Cannonier is a slight betting favorite at Tipico around -150, and he has a 9-4 lead in the picks from our 13 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers.

In the co-feature, longtime fighter [autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag] (36-20 MMA, 16-14 UFC) meets [autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC). Madsen is a -170 favorite, and he’s one of two unanimous picks from our staff members on the main card.

[autotag]Parker Porter[/autotag] (11-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) takes on [autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag] (15-7 MMA, 3-6 UFC) in a heavyweight bout. Sherman is a 2-1 favorite and has a big 12-1 lead in the picks.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag] (13-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) meets short-notice replacement and UFC newcomer [autotag]Saidyokub Kakhramonov[/autotag] (8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at bantamweight. Jones is the favorite at -145 and has a 9-4 lead in the picks.

Our other unanimous pick on the main card is [autotag]Vinc Pichel[/autotag] (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in a lightweight bout against [autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC). It’s virtually a pick’em fight with Pichel at -115 and Hubbard at -110, but Pichel pitched a shutout in our picks at 13-0.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) takes on [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag] (12-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in a key flyweight bout. Pantoja is favored at the betting window at -180, and he’s got a 9-4 edge in the picks.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Kharitonov (57 percent), Storley (90 percent), Golm (55 percent) and Lugo (64 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan, No. 334: Miesha Tate, Mark Madsen, Trevin Jones

Episode No. 334 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download.

MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling the world to cover the sport.

John Morgan and Cold Coffee are back together in Las Vegas after cross-country adventures in broadcasting work. They recount the tales while also previewing UFC on ESPN 29 and bringing you interviews with [autotag]Miesha Tate[/autotag], [autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] and [autotag]Trevin Jones[/autotag].

Check it out on iTunes or at themmaroadshow.com. You can also subscribe via RSS.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (May 17-23)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from May 17-23.

UFC adds Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen to Aug. 21 lineup

Mark Madsen will look to continue his assent up the lightweight ladder when he meets seasoned veteran Clay Guida on Aug. 21.

[autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag] will look to continue his ascent up the UFC’s lightweight ladder when he meets a seasoned veteran.

Madsen (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) faces [autotag]Clay Guida[/autotag] (35-20 MMA, 15-14 UFC) at a UFC Fight Night card on Aug. 21, in an event which does not yet have an announced location or venue.

A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Danish outlet ViaRitzau was first to report the news.

Madsen, a three-time Olympian in wrestling, is 2-0 to start off his UFC tenure. The undefeated Denmark-born fighter hasn’t competed in over a year and is coming off a unanimous decision win over Austin Hubbard at UFC 248 in March 2020.

Since moving back up to 155 pounds following a seven-fight stint at featherweight, Guida has seen mixed results. In his most recent outing, the 39-year-old was able to snap a two-fight losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 184 in February and will be entering his 30th octagon bout when he makes the walk against Madsen.

The latest lineup for UFC Fight Night on Aug. 21 includes:

Paulo Costa vs. Jared Cannonier
Fabio Cherant vs. William Knight
Austin Hubbard vs. Vinc Pichel
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval
Austin Lingo vs. Luis Saldana
Parker Porter vs. Chase Sherman
Brian Kelleher vs. Domingo Pilarte
Clay Guida vs. Mark Madsen

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Former Lakers coach Mark Madsen says former young Lakers needed to ‘get over’ Anthony Davis trade rumors

Constant trade rumors last year derailed hopes for a successful season in 2018-19 for Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram and the Lakers.

On Friday, former Lakers assistant coach and current Utah Valley head coach Mark Madsen talked with CBS Sports radio host Zach Gelb about the tumultuous 2018-19 season in Los Angeles. Madsen was apart of a coaching staff that traversed through LeBron James’ first season with playoff aspirations, trade rumors and an abrupt resignation at the end of the year.

It was those trade rumors that did the most damage. In the middle of the season, trade talks between the Lakers and Pelicans heated up to a degree that most assumed a deal was imminent. Possibly worse than being included in rumors, though, was that a trade was not completed and those Lakers included in talks, namely Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and Brandon Ingram, were left to finish out a season with the purple and gold.

A commonly-held belief amongst fans was that James saw the young Lakers not as future teammates but as trade assets. Madsen shot down that belief in his interview but also noted that the young Lakers needed to move past the trade rumors.

“I don’t believe that LeBron was scheming to get certain people out of there. I don’t. I don’t believe that that’s what happened. But of course there were efforts made to get AD, and as part of the business side of this profession, different names were discussed. But apart from a five- or 10-day period when that was happening, I think that ultimately guys have to get over it. Guys have to get over it because it’s a reality of this profession.”

Madsen was also quite complimentary of the young former Lakers turned Pelicans as well. Having served as an assistant with the Lakers from 2013 through 2019, Madsen was involved in drafting and developing each of the three players in Los Angeles.

“That trade was really a win-win trade. Lonzo Ball is just a great talent and he’s a tremendous human being. Brandon Ingram, both those guys are young stars. Ingram is a talent, Lonzo is a talent, and you put Zion out there and it’s a fun, young team to watch.”

The former Lakers have excelled in New Orleans this season, helping the Pelicans to the brink of the playoffs heading into the bubble. As Madsen noted, it was a win-win as the Lakers are atop the Western Conference with Davis as well.

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UFC 248 medical suspensions: Israel Adesanya needs his feet checked out

Israel Adesanya is one of six fighters in need of further evaluation after UFC 248.

[autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag] is one of six fighters in need of further evaluation after UFC 248.

The UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who defended his title in a unanimous decision over Yoel Romero (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in Saturday’s headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, needs X-rays on both of his feet before obtaining clearance to fight again.

Monday, MMA Junkie acquired a list of medical suspensions from the Nevada Athletic Commission, the body that oversaw the event.

Complete UFC 248 medical suspensions include:

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Israel Adesanya: Needs X-rays of both feet. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until April 9; minimum suspension no contact until April 29.

[autotag]Zhang Weili[/autotag]: Suspended until May 5; no contact until April 22.

[autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag]: Suspended until May 5; no contact until April 22.

[autotag]Beneil Dariush[/autotag]: Needs MRI on right knee. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until April 9.

[autotag]Drakkar Klose[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Li Jingliang[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Alex Oliveira[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Max Griffin[/autotag]: Needs MRI on left shoulder. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until Sept. 4; minimum suspension with no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag]: Needs X-ray on left foot. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until Sept. 4; minimum suspension with no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Jose Quinonez[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag]: Needs X-ray on left foot. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until Sept. 4; minimum suspension with no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Rodolfo Vieira[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Gerald Meerschaert[/autotag]: Needs X-ray on left ankle. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until Sept. 4; minimum suspension with no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Deron Winn[/autotag]: Suspended until April 7; no contact until March 29.

[autotag]Giga Chikadze[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Danaa Batgerel[/autotag]: Needs X-ray on right foot. If injury discovered, must have doctor’s clearance or no contact until Sept. 4; minimum suspension with no contact until April 7.

[autotag]Guido Cannetti[/autotag]: Suspended until April 22; no contact until April 7.

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UFC 248 salaries: Israel Adesanya takes home good chunk of total payout

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was the highest earner at UFC 248, taking home more than double that of the card’s other champ.

Middleweight champion [autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag] was the highest earner at UFC 248, taking home more than twice as much disclosed pay as the card’s other defending champ.

Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) made $500,000 with no win bonus for his main event title defense against challenger [autotag]Yoel Romero[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Romero made $350,000 in defeat.

The other defending champion on the card, Zhang Weili (21-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) netted $200,000 for beating [autotag]Joanna Jedrzejczyk[/autotag] (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who got $106,000 in the memorable title contest.

The total disclosed payroll for the event was $2.086 million.

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Complete disclosed salaries for UFC 248:

Israel Adesanya: $500,000 (no win bonus)
def. Yoel Romero: $350,000
Zhang Weili: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus)
def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk: $106,000
[autotag]Beneil Dariush[/autotag]: $140,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Drakkar Klose[/autotag]: $40,000
[autotag]Neil Magny[/autotag]: $152,000 (includes $76,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Li Jingliang[/autotag]: $64,000
[autotag]Alex Oliveira[/autotag]: $128,000 (includes $64,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Max Griffin[/autotag]: $35,000
[autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag]: $70,000 (includes $35,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Jose Quinonez[/autotag]: $33,000
[autotag]Mark Madsen[/autotag]: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag]: $12,000
[autotag]Rodolfo Vieira[/autotag]: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Saparbek Safarov[/autotag]: $22,000
[autotag]Gerald Meerschaert[/autotag]: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Deron Winn[/autotag]: $12,000
[autotag]Giga Chikadze[/autotag]: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Jamall Emmers[/autotag]: $10,000
[autotag]Danaa Batgerel[/autotag]: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. [autotag]Guido Cannetti[/autotag]: $14,000

The figures do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and taxes. Additionally, the figures do not include money paid by sponsors, including the official UFC 248 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. They also do not include any other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC sometimes pays. They also do not include pay-per-view cuts that some top-level fighters receive.

For example, UFC officials handed out additional $50,000 UFC 248 fight-night bonuses to Dariush and O’Malley for “Performance of the Night,” and Weili and Jedrzejczyk for “Fight of the Night.”

In other words, the above figures are simply base salaries reported to the commission and do not reflect entire compensation packages for the event.

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