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Next fight booked
Flowers will fight Michael Johnson at a UFC event scheduled for Feb. 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Flowers took a loss in his UFC debut against Jake Matthews, and he'll look to bounce back against the 37-year-old Johnson. Johnson has won just two fights since 2019, so a second loss from Flowers may spell trouble for his future in the promotion.
Flowers took a loss in his UFC debut against Jake Matthews, and he'll look to bounce back against the 37-year-old Johnson. Johnson has won just two fights since 2019, so a second loss from Flowers may spell trouble for his future in the promotion.
Set to take on Azaitar
Flowers is set to take on Ottman Azaitar in a UFC event on Nov. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Flowers is set to make another attempt at winning his first UFC fight, taking on Azaitar. The two fighters share the same reach, with Flowers standing one-inch taller than Azaitar. Flowers lost his debut against Jake Matthews at the end of July.
Flowers is set to make another attempt at winning his first UFC fight, taking on Azaitar. The two fighters share the same reach, with Flowers standing one-inch taller than Azaitar. Flowers lost his debut against Jake Matthews at the end of July.
Taps out in UFC debut
Flowers lost to Jake Matthews via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:37 of Round 2 at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
ANALYSIS
Competing in his first UFC bout on the heels of a 73-second win on Dana White's Contender Series last August, Flowers came out like a house on fire, stalking Matthews in search of an immediate finish. It never materialized, and his output and efficiency predictably tailed off the rest of the way. Flowers should have been finished following a body kick early in Round 2, but referee Tyler Tomlinson said it was a low blow. Replay clearly showed otherwise. Flowers took a few minutes to recover and was then choked out. The soon-to-be 29-year-old would appear to have extremely limited upside given his inconsistent prior results on the regional circuit.
Competing in his first UFC bout on the heels of a 73-second win on Dana White's Contender Series last August, Flowers came out like a house on fire, stalking Matthews in search of an immediate finish. It never materialized, and his output and efficiency predictably tailed off the rest of the way. Flowers should have been finished following a body kick early in Round 2, but referee Tyler Tomlinson said it was a low blow. Replay clearly showed otherwise. Flowers took a few minutes to recover and was then choked out. The soon-to-be 29-year-old would appear to have extremely limited upside given his inconsistent prior results on the regional circuit.
Set to make UFC debut
Flowers is set to face off against Jake Matthews at UFC 291, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Flowers, who earned a spot in the UFC after an impressive outing in Dana White's Contender Series, will make his UFC debut against Jake Matthews. The 28-year-old American fighter, who is 12-5-1 in his professional career, will look to make a splash in his debut with the UFC.
Flowers, who earned a spot in the UFC after an impressive outing in Dana White's Contender Series, will make his UFC debut against Jake Matthews. The 28-year-old American fighter, who is 12-5-1 in his professional career, will look to make a splash in his debut with the UFC.
Given six-month suspension
Flowers was given a six-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday, according to MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Flowers tested positive for ostarine back in February. With a six-month competition suspension beginning from when he was scheduled to fight Erick Gonzalez at UFC Vegas 70, the welterweight will be incapable of making his promotion debut until Aug. 25.
Flowers tested positive for ostarine back in February. With a six-month competition suspension beginning from when he was scheduled to fight Erick Gonzalez at UFC Vegas 70, the welterweight will be incapable of making his promotion debut until Aug. 25.