VIDEO: All UFC Vegas 90 media day interviews – Brendan Allen Allen, Chris Curtis, and more

The upcoming UFC Vegas 90, which will take place at the UFC Apex, marks the last event before the highly anticipated UFC 300 next weekend. The main event will feature Brendan Allen facing off against Chris Curtis, who is replacing the injured Marvin Vettori. This bout is expected to be a highlight of the UFC Vegas 90 media day.

The upcoming UFC Vegas 90 event will feature the highly anticipated return of former women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie. As part of the build-up for Saturday’s event, the fighters have participated in Media Day interviews to share their thoughts leading up to the card.

Germaine de Randamie’s UFC comeback is driven by her son’s inspiration

Despite not fighting since 2020, Germaine de Randamie, former UFC women’s featherweight champion, is motivated to return to the octagon due to the birth of her one-year-old son. She hopes to be a positive role model for him and has her sights set on claiming the UFC women’s bantamweight title.

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It is anticipated that Raquel Pennington will defend her 135-pound title against Julianna Peña. Both fighters have previously been defeated by ‘The Iron Lady’, and she claims that a victory against Norma Dumont at UFC Vegas 90 will propel her ahead of ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ in the race for a championship bout with Pennington.

Alex Morono seeks redemption after defeat in last fight

Despite losing a one-sided decision to Joaquin Buckley in his previous UFC appearance, Alex Morono still took the time to congratulate Buckley on his recent victory over Vicente Luque during a media day interview. Looking ahead to his upcoming fight with Court McGee, ‘The Great White’ has set his sights on securing a finish.

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Morono stated that while he hopes for a knockout, he would still be satisfied with a submission victory. He expressed admiration for McGee’s experience in the octagon, but remains confident in his own abilities to defeat him. He also mentioned his determination to keep fighting as long as he keeps winning.

Court McGee opens up about overcoming adversity

Court McGee has been out of the fighting scene since May 13, 2023. In his media day interview, he disclosed the cause for his prolonged absence: a spinal surgery that required the replacement of seven disks in his neck. This decision was made after he suffered a knockout defeat to Matt Brown.

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Despite the potential for his neck issues to end his career, McGee was lucky enough to undergo surgery that greatly improved his physical condition. He is now eager to face off against Alex Morono and demonstrate to himself that he has returned to his peak fighting shape.

Jose Mariscal Taps Justin Gaethje as Sparring Partner

Jose Mariscal, who is on a winning streak, is entering UFC Vegas 90 with a high level of preparation. He is set to compete against Morgan Charrière in the featherweight division and openly acknowledged feeling pressure leading up to the fight, considering the number of individuals he will be representing on Saturday.

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In addition, he recounted his intense sparring sessions with Justin Gaethje, the current ‘BMF’ champion who will be facing Max Holloway at UFC 300. He expressed that the sparring session was filled with non-stop action and found it surprising that there weren’t more cameras capturing the behind-the-scenes footage of such fierce battles.

Morgan Charrière prepares for his second UFC appearance at UFC Vegas 90

Despite making his UFC debut in front of his French fans with a first-round knockout, Morgan Charrière is now preparing to fight at the UFC Apex, an empty venue. However, he is confident that this will not hinder his performance, having had previous experience fighting in empty or sparsely populated venues during his time in Cage Warriors.

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Despite acknowledging that it would be unusual, he remains determined to win the fight. He is fully prepared with a game plan and will stick to it, hoping it will lead him to victory. He also gave credit to Jose Mariscal’s resilience and stated that he does not anticipate an early end to the fight.

Damon Jackson and Alexander Hernandez Have a Heated Rivalry

Damon Jackson’s desire to hit Alexander Hernandez remains one of his strongest motivations, fueled by his dislike for the fighter’s past trash talk about the legendary Donald Cerrone. Although ‘Cowboy’ emerged victorious via TKO in their previous bout, Jackson believes that Hernandez was not adequately punished for his actions.

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His aversion to Hernandez’s conceited attitude has caused Jackson to develop a strong disliking towards him. As they prepare for their lightweight bout, Jackson’s animosity towards Hernandez will undoubtedly add intensity to the match. In fact, Jackson has openly expressed his disdain for Hernandez, labeling him as one of the few individuals on the roster that he genuinely dislikes. With the goal of draining Hernandez, who is known for having a weak gas tank, Jackson plans to secure a victory by knocking him out in the third round.

Alexander Hernandez Knocks Out Damon Jackson in Stunning Upset

During his media day interview for UFC Vegas 90, Alexander Hernandez revealed that he has faced challenges due to injuries. He made a promise to never enter a fight while injured and showed interest in facing Damon Jackson. Hernandez acknowledged their similar fighting styles, but confidently stated that he is the superior and more skilled fighter.

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Upon learning from the interviewer that Jackson had a strong aversion towards him, citing Hernandez’s previous insults towards ‘Cowboy’ as the reason, Hernandez swiftly disregarded his opponent’s feelings as being motivated by his sexuality. He also mentioned that he had recently hung out with Cerrone and that their relationship was amicable.

Chris Curtis discusses filling in as a short-notice replacement at UFC Vegas 90

Chris Curtis and Brendan Allen are set to go head-to-head for the second time at UFC Vegas 90. ‘The Action Man’ revealed his reasoning for accepting a short-notice fight against Allen, stating that it was a lucrative opportunity that he was willing to do whatever it takes for. He shared that he is not afraid to do what may be uncomfortable for the sake of financial gain.

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In addition, he openly shared his strong passion for fighting, going as far as playfully admitting that he preferred it over physical intimacy with his significant other. He also echoed the words of Alexander Volkanovski, who previously expressed that fighting gives him a sense of fulfillment like no other.

Brendan Allen seeks redemption against Chris Curtis in upcoming rematch

Despite having suffered a TKO loss at the hands of Chris Curtis, Brendan Allen is currently riding a six-fight win streak and remains determined to seek revenge against his rival. He recently compared his upcoming opponent, Curtis, to his original UFC Vegas 90 opponent, Marvin Vettori, noting that Curtis is a more technical fighter.

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Additionally, he described Curtis’ previous victory over him as a lucky occurrence. Moreover, he asserted that ‘The Action Man’ has not made much progress as a fighter and believes that apart from a few minor adjustments in strategy, he will face the same opponent as before.