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UFC prospect Yazmin Jauregui undergoes hernia surgery, eyes December or January return

UFC prospect Yazmin Jauregui went under the knife to repair a hernia.

[autotag]Yazmin Jauregui[/autotag] went under the knife.

The UFC strawweight prospect had a surgery earlier this month to repair an umbilical hernia that surfaced during her preparation for UFC 290 in July. Jauregui (10-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) recently revealed the news to MMA Junkie.

“I just got a surgery done. I went under the knife less than (three) weeks ago because I had an issue on my stomach,” Jauregui said in Spanish. “I got an umbilical hernia, and it was bothering me, so I had to do a surgery, and now I’m in recovery. I’m here (vacationing) with my family, taking it easy, so I can recover and be able to return. Health always comes first.”

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Jauregui suffered her first professional defeat at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. She was stopped in a TKO by Brazil’s Denise Gomes just 20 seconds into the fight.

The Mexican fighter said the hernia didn’t bother her too much ahead of UFC 290, and she was able to prepare properly despite the injury. However, after the fight, it was when Jauregui began having issues with the hernia.

“I actually got it in the last month of camp,” Jauregui said. “I began seeing a mass in my abdomen, and it was like a big ball right next to the belly button. I was aware that my belly button had erupted, and I went to do a check-up, and evidently I had a hernia.

“After the fight, once I tried to get back to training the following week, I began getting abdomen pain whenever I would do force. The area hurt. I was getting a lot of inflammation. The doctors told me I needed a surgery, but that I could wait if it didn’t hurt. It hurt, but it wasn’t too, too bad, and they told me some people put it off two or three years until it gets worse, but I’m a professional athlete, so I got it done now.”

Jauregui is three weeks into her recovery. She was given two months of rehab and an extra month before she could train full on. As of now, Jauregui is just working on mobility but is itching to fight again. She hopes it’s December or early 2024.

“Thank God my body and my physique, the work I’ve done as an athlete, it’s given me a recovery faster than normal,” Jauregui said. “I would like to say that December maybe I could fight that month because I would like to fight again this year, but the truth is that it all depends on how I feel and recover. If I can be in the octagon in December, great, let’s go. But if it’s January, then we fight in January, but the main goal is to fully recover and then go.

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UFC 290 post-event facts: Alexandre Pantoja benefits from rare split decision title change

The best facts from UFC 290, which featured a record amount of sub-minute finishes and saw Alexandre Pantoja win gold in rare fashion.

The UFC’s 11th annual International Fight Week closed on a memorable high Saturday with UFC 290, which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

After a explosive and entertaining lead up to the night’s title fights, one belt stayed put while another changed hands.

In the main event, [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag] (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) dismantled [autotag]Yair Rodriguez[/autotag] (15-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) en route to a third-round TKO for his fifth featherweight title defense. The co-headliner saw [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] (26-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC) capture the flyweight strap with a split decision win over [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] (21-7-2 MMA, 9-3-2 UFC) in a Fight of the Year contender.

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC 290.

UFC 290 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Robbie Lawler nets $21,000 in retirement bout

Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 290 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $319,500, the highest number of 2023.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 290 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $319,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC 290 took place at T-Mobile Arena. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.

The full UFC 290 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag]: $42,000
def. [autotag]Yair Rodriguez[/autotag]: $42,000

[autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag]: $32,000
def. [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag]: $42,000

[autotag]Dricus Du Plessis[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Robert Whittaker[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Dan Hooker[/autotag]: $21,000
def. [autotag]Jalin Turner[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Bo Nickal[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Val Woodburn[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Robbie Lawler[/autotag]: $21,000
def. [autotag]Niko Price[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Tatsuro Taira[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Edgar Chairez[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Denise Gomes[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Yazmin Jauregui[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Alonzo Menifield[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Jimmy Crute[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Vitor Petrino[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Marcin Prachnio[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Cameron Saaiman[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Terrence Mitchell[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jesus Aguilar[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Shannon Ross[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Esteban Ribovics[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Kamuela Kirk[/autotag]: $4,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2023 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $4,428,500
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $19,017,500

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 290.

Denise Gomes def. Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 290: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Denise Gomes’ first-round TKO win over Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 290 in Las Vegas.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Denise Gomes[/autotag]’ first-round TKO win over [autotag]Yazmin Jauregui[/autotag] at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photos by Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA TODAY Sports)

UFC 290 pre-event facts: Alexander Volkanovski can score rare type of title defense

Check out the most notable UFC 290 pre-event facts as champ Alexander Volkanovski returns to 145 pounds after losing to Islam Makhachev.

The UFC’s 11th annual International Fight Week festivities are upon us, all of which concludes Saturday with UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.

A tentpole of the UFC’s yearly schedule features two championship fights at the top of the bill. In the main event, [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag] (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) and [autotag]Yair Rodriguez[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) meet in a featherweight championship unification bout, while in the co-headliner, flyweight [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] (21-6-2 MMA, 9-2-2 UFC) takes on streaking challenger [autotag]Alexandre Pantoja[/autotag] (25-5 MMA, 9-3 UFC).

For more on the numbers behind both title fights, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC 290.

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Yazmin Jauregui wouldn’t be surprised if Amanda Lemos upsets Zhang Weili: ‘Lemos is going to give her war’

Top UFC prospect Yazmin Jauregui breaks down Zhang Weili vs. Amanda Lemos.

[autotag]Yazmin Jauregui[/autotag] thinks the UFC women’s strawweight title could change hands again.

The unbeaten prospect wouldn’t be surprised if come August, there’s a new champion in her division. Brazil’s Amanda Lemos challenges champion Zhang Weili in the co-main event of UFC 292 in Boston on Aug. 19. Keeping a close eye on the division, the matchup was a fight that was on Jauregui’s mind.

“I’ve been thinking about it, even before this fight was booked,” Jauregui told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I’ve been looking at Lemos and thought she was next to fight for the title because she’s a tough rival. She’s very strong, she has several fights won by KO, she’s got some trajectory now, and I’m really excited to watch this fight.”

Jauregui sees both fighters having different advantages over each other. She sees Weili as the more complete fighter, but perhaps Lemos as the more dangerous.

“Honestly, I think Lemos is going to give her war,” Jauregui said. “Weili is very fast, she’s very aggressive, but she needs to be very intelligent because Lemos has a punch, and she’s strong. So if Weili doesn’t keep focused, a punch could wobble her.

“Weili is very complete, but she needs to be very intelligent here. The truth is that Lemos hits hard and she’s got good boxing. If Weili buys into the exchanges and aggressiveness, she could eat a punch. She needs to be smart. But again, Weili is very complete. I can’t miss that fight.”

As far as a prediction, Jaregui is on the fence. She respects the champion, but wouldn’t be surprised if Lemos takes the belt.

“Man, that’s a tough one,” Jauregui said. “I think Lemos could win. Lemos has a hard punch, but we’ll have to see how the fight goes on the ground. Weili is looking good. I think it was against Carla Esparza that she wrestled and wrestled well. She’s complete, but Lemos is super strong. I think she’s ready for this moment and could take the win.”

Jauregui (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) returns to the octagon in search of her third UFC win Saturday at UFC 290. She takes on Denise Gomes (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on the preliminary card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 290.

Yazmin Jauregui hopes to enter rankings with UFC 290 win: ‘That’s what I’m here for. I came here to get ranked’

Yazmin Jauregui is hoping to earn a spot in the rankings at UFC 290.

[autotag]Yazmin Jauregui[/autotag] feels she’s on the verge of taking a big step in her fighting career.

Returning on the UFC 290 card on July 8, which serves as the crown jewel of International Fight Week, the Mexican prospect believes she’s fighting for a spot on the strawweight rankings. Jauregui (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) takes on Brazil’s Denise Gomes, and she’s confident a win over her would get her what she’s looking for.

“That’s what I’m hoping happens,” Jauregui told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “And the next fight, I know that it’s going to be against an opponent with an even higher level, more experience, and that’s what I’m here for. I came here to get ranked and continue undefeated. And yeah, I think it’s time to be among the ranked fighters.”

Jauregui is unbeaten in her MMA career and holds two UFC wins under her belt. At just 24, she’s considered one of the best prospects out of Mexico.

But despite the hype and even being the favorite on the odds, the Entram Gym product knows she can’t overlook Gomes, as she’s a dangerous and skilled adversary.

“Denise Gomes is a really young opponent as well, and she’s very hungry,” Jauregui said. “I’ve seen her fights in Invicta FC and her fights in Contender (Series), and she’s a gutsy fighter, she likes to go forward, and doesn’t shy away against anything.

“In the fights that I saw, wow, she has a lot of heart and in the end she gets her hand raised. She has punching power and this is a really cool challenge for me in the cage. And again, against another Brazilian. We know the toughness from the Brazilians. This is the third Brazilian I get. It’s not personal. I’m happy to be sharing the cage with a committed, professional rival. I’m prepared very well, and I’m going to give an incredible fight.”

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 290.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 24-30)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported 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 April 24-30.

Prospect Yazmin Jauregui in no rush to enter UFC rankings, wants to prioritize growth

Mexican UFC prospect Yazmin Jauregui wants no shortcuts and believes “really nice, big things await for 2023.

[autotag]Yazmin Jauregui[/autotag] wants to take her time.

The 23-year-old strawweight prospect is in no rush to get to the top of the UFC as she doesn’t want to skip any processes or lessons needed to reach her full potential.

Jauregui (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is coming off a TKO win over Istella Nunes this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 42. The victory kept her undefeated in her professional MMA career, with seven stoppages in just 10 bouts.

Although she’s looking very advanced for her age, Jauregui would like to stay away from the strawweight rankings – for now.

“I’m young, I’m only 23, I’m in no rush to enter the rankings,” Jauregui told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I’ve already mentioned it before: Evolution for me is important. Also, for the people to get to know me, my fighting style, and how dominant I can be in that cage. That’s all good.

“I think in maybe a year – maybe 2024, 2025 – the opportunity (to enter the rankings) shows up depending on how I do. I’m just ready for my team to guide me.”

While many young fighters aspire to set the record for being the youngest champion in UFC history or just simply fight at a high-level early in their careers, Jauregui doesn’t see the need to rush. She is confident in her skills and in Entram Gym in Tijuana, where she trains. But she also understands there’s a lot to learn in this game.

“Yeah, why (rush)?,” Jauregui said. “We could be fighting, improving, getting to know more the octagon, making more money, have a good time in that cage. So why go out there and look to fight a top contender? I’m willing to earn my spot like it needs to be done and give myself the opportunity to continue to improve and evolve. That’s what’s most important. I have goals and everything has its time. I just need to keep preparing and be ready for my next fights.”

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Jauregui joined the UFC roster from Combate Global in mid 2022. She was able to fight twice in the octagon and notch two wins. The Mexican is over the moon with how things panned out this year and is excited to see what’s in store for 2023.

“I’m so thankful with God and all the opportunities that presented themselves,” Jauregui said. “I honestly, at one point, thought I’d only fight in August, but when the opportunity came up to fight in December, my head was immediately in fighting mode. I did a hard training camp, and I was able to get two wins in one year in such an important organization.

“And nothing, I’m just thankful for the opportunity I have to keep working, keep preparing. I believe really nice, big things await for 2023. I want to keep working, and I have goals to accomplish.”

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UFC on ESPN 42 post-event facts: Rafael dos Anjos first to reach 8-hour fight time milestone

Rafael dos Anjos became the first fighter in history to log eight hours of octagon fight time in his win at UFC on ESPN 42.

The UFC returned to Orlando, Fla., for the first time in nearly four years Saturday with UFC on ESPN 42, which took place at Amway Center and saw nine out of 14 fights end in a stoppage.

Stephen Thompson (17-6-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) earned the most memorable result of all in the main event. The longtime welterweight contender went to war with Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA, 9-6 UFC). He emerged on top by fourth-round TKO due to corner stoppage and netted another Fight of the Night award in the process.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC on ESPN 42.