LAS VEGAS – Uros Medic thinks he’s been shafted of two bonuses thus far in his UFC profession, and he gained’t tolerate it taking place once more.
Medic (9-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) believes he ought to’ve acquired $50,000 Efficiency of the Night time bonuses for his knockout wins over Matthew Semelsberger and Omar Morales. It didn’t occur both time, although, which resulted in a lot frustration.
He now enters Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 55 matchup with Tim Means (33-15-1 MMA, 15-12 UFC) on the UFC Apex (ESPN, ESPN+), and if he wins the welterweight bout the way in which he envisions, he might be indignant if snubbed.
“Whoever was there to see the chaos within the area after my spinning backfist (in opposition to Semelsberger), then not award me with a bonus (was upsetting),” Medic advised MMA Junkie and different reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “I’ll be sure that to cement that this time to allow them to write the three checks out, and any person goes to get oiled up (if not).”
After 5 octagon appearances in his profession to date, Medic stated he feels snug and assured in his place within the promotion. He’s eager to check his expertise in opposition to Means, who has greater than 5 instances the skilled expertise of him.
Getting his arms on a longtime foe is one thing Medic has been craving, and he expects to do one thing spectacular this weekend.
“It’s going to be a very good battle,” Medic stated. “He’s a veteran. You’ve acquired to respect that. It is a sport the place males die younger, so if you see an previous man, you’ve acquired to respect that. I’m excited.
“I’m positive it’s going to be a very good scrap, however the nature of the game, it’s not lots of put on and tear. I imagine the youth goes to play a giant position. He did battle some youthful guys and he gained in opposition to some youthful guys, so I’d by no means depend him out. However I’m fairly assured in my capacity to complete fights. He will get hit. I hit fairly onerous.”
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