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A running list of notable 2017 MMA retirements

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:46:02 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5509654934001 Filed under: Bellator , Blue Corner , News , UFC MMA is a constantly evolving sport with a revolving door of athletes entering and exiting. Currently, fighters from the era that helped make the sport so popular are beginning to trickle away from competition and hang up their gloves in order to move on to the next chapter in life. If there’s one thing that’s well known about combat sports retirements, though, it’s that they often don’t last long. The urge to compete, and perhaps more importantly get a payday, will continue to drive fighters back even well beyond their expiration dates. 2017 has seen an uptick in notable fighters announcing they’re done with the sport, and The Blue Corner has kept a running list of those who have decided in favor in retirement

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A running list of notable 2017 MMA retirements – MMA Junkie

As an Irishman with a new UFC deal, Joseph Duffy is an endangered species

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:29:02 +0000

Mar 18, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Joe Duffy (red gloves) takes a selfie with a couple of fans during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports Mar 18, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Joe Duffy (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports Mar 18, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Reza Madadi (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports Mar 18, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Joe Duffy (red gloves) fights Reza Madadi (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena

As an Irishman with a new UFC deal, Joseph Duffy is an endangered species – MMA Junkie

Citing brain scan abnormality, UFC women’s strawweight Aisling Daly announces retirement

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 20:35:37 +0000

Citing an abnormality that showed up on a recent brain scan, UFC women’s strawweight Aisling Daly today announced her retirement from MMA. Daly (16-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC) has not fought since a unanimous decision win over Ericka Almeida at UFC Fight Night 76 in October 2015, which took place in her home city of Dublin. In a post on her Facebook page, the 29-year-old Irish veteran fighter said a routine brain scan in 2016 showed “the remnant of a small haemorrhage that had taken place at some point in the months previous.” And because of that, Daly believes even if she wanted to continue her career, she would be unlikely to get medical clearance to compete. “My career has ended prematurely but I’m very grateful for my long list of achievements, I am and will always be ‘Ais the first’ for so many things, my legacy set in stone in the history of Irish mixed martial arts,” Daly said in her post. “… I’m very proud of the barriers I’ve broken down and the doors I have opened to others coming behind me both male and female

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Joe Silva’s Shoes: What’s next for Alistair Overeem, CM Punk and UFC 203′s other losing fighters?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:48:03 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos (ALSO SEE: Joe Silva’s Shoes: What’s next for UFC 203’s winning fighters?) UFC 203 was another big-time event for the organization, and a notable main card went as many expected with all five betting favorites coming out on the winning end. Alistair Overeem ’s (41-15 MMA, 6-4 UFC) dream of capturing the UFC heavyweight title came up short in the event headliner when he suffered a first-round knockout loss to champ Stipe Miocic (16-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC). Four others came up short in decisive fashion at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, with Travis Browne (18-5-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC), CM Punk (0-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Urijah Faber (33-10 MMA, 9-6 UFC) and Joanne Calderwood (11-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) falling short of victory

Joe Silva’s Shoes: What’s next for Alistair Overeem, CM Punk and UFC 203′s other losing fighters? – MMA Junkie

Aisling Daly out at UFC Fight Night 93, promotion seeks new opponent for Michelle Waterson

BAD MMA News — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:12:19 +0000

Injury has forced strawweight Aisling Daly (16-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC) to withdraw from a planned UFC Fight Night 93 contest with Michelle Waterson (13-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC). MMAjunkie today confirmed with UFC officials that the promotion is currently seeking a new opponent for Waterson. Featuring a heavyweight matchup between Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett, UFC Fight Night 93 takes place Sept. 3 at Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany.

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‘Karate Hottie’ vs. Aisling Daly slated for UFC Fight Night 93 in Germany

BAD MMA News — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:55:30 +0000

A new women’s strawweight bout has been added to the lineup for the UFC’s September return to Germany. Officials today announced former Invicta FC champion Michelle Waterson (13-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been booked to fight Irish contender Aisling Daly (16-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC). UFC Fight Night 93 takes place Sept. 3 at Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany

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‘Karate Hottie’ vs. Aisling Daly slated for UFC Fight Night 93 in Germany – MMA Junkie

Did the Irish MMA bubble burst? Neil Seery on McGregor, roster cuts and a jarring death

BAD MMA News — Tue, 03 May 2016 19:33:18 +0000

Oct 24, 2015; Dublin, Ireland; Neil Seery (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jon Delos Reyes (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at 3 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Oct 24, 2015; Dublin, Ireland; Neil Seery (red gloves) competes against Jon Delos Reyes (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at 3 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Oct 24, 2015; Dublin, Ireland; Neil Seery (red gloves) competes against Jon Delos Reyes (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at 3 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Oct 24, 2015; Dublin, Ireland; Neil Seery (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jon Delos Reyes (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at 3 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Oct 24, 2015; Dublin, Ireland; Neil Seery (red gloves) reacts after defeating Jon Delos Reyes (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at 3 Arena

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Did the Irish MMA bubble burst? Neil Seery on McGregor, roster cuts and a jarring death – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 76 post-fight facts: Elkins moves up wins list, rare tie and more

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:51:12 +0000

Paddy Holohan and Louis Smolka Louis Smolka played spoiler in Ireland when he topped Dublin native Paddy Holohan by second-round submission in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 76 main event. After the 34th and 35th main or co-main event of the year fell apart due to injuries and other circumstances, Smolka (10-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Holohan (12-2-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) were bumped to the event headliner. “Da Last Samurai” took advantage and finished the UFC Fight Pass-streamed fight at 3Arena in impressive fashion. Although the 10-fight card took significant hits due to injury, it included several notable results.

UFC Fight Night 76 post-fight facts: Elkins moves up wins list, rare tie and more – MMA Junkie

Fight Tracks: Walkout songs of UFC Fight Night 76, including Drake, No Doubt, Kanye

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:08:46 +0000

Bruce Buffer While it take intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. See what the fighters of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 76 event in Dublin went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Louis Smolka def. Paddy Holohan via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:09 Louis Smolka : “Achievement” by G-Eazy Paddy Holohan : “Paint The Town Green” by The Script Norman Parke def

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Aisling Daly found ‘magic bean’ to help propel her to UFC Fight Night 76 win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:53:33 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos DUBLIN – On paper, Aisling Daly had her hands full at UFC Fight Night 76 against Ericka Almeida. But, the Irish native did not disappoint in front of a wild hometown crowd in Dublin’s 3Arena. Daly (16-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC) earned a unanimous decision victory over Almeida (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the event, which aired on UFC Fight Pass. Daly’s performance stood out for her relentless pace. She fought in Round 3 much as she had in Round 1

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Aisling Daly found ‘magic bean’ to help propel her to UFC Fight Night 76 win – MMA Junkie