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UFC roster update: Zak Ottow, Kurt Holobaugh among 10 released; one fighter announces retirement

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:11:33 +0000

As 2019 winds down, the UFC has trimmed its roster. A dozen fighters have been released from their contracts or not re-signed in recent weeks, MMA Junkie has learned. Each fighter listed has announced the release, or a member of his or her team has informed MMA Junkie of the news. The order in which they appear is alphabetical, not chronological. The exact time frames and terms of the releases (i.e. end of contract vs.

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UFC on ESPN+ 12 post-event facts: ‘Korean Zombie’ makes history with quick TKO

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:48:19 +0000

The UFC made its debut in South Carolina on Saturday with UFC on ESPN+ 12, which went down at Bon Secours Wellness Center in Greenville with a main card that streamed on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN. In the main event, Chan Sung Jung (15-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) delivered a reminder than he’s still a major threat in the featherweight division, when he stopped Renato Moicano (13-3-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC) with a devastating series of strikes just 58 seconds into the fight. Although “The Korean Zombie” had the most high-profile win on the card, it wasn’t the only notable outcome. For more on the numbers, check below for 35 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 12

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UFC on ESPN+ 12 stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down after Greenville?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:34:51 +0000

Gallery Chan Sung Jung def. Renato Moicano at UFC on ESPN+ 12: Best photos view 25 images UFC on ESPN+ 12 is in the books, and it’s time to take stock in the evening’s performances. MMA Junkie looks at who’s up, who’s down and who’s flat after a night of action at at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Stock up: Chang Sung Jung , Randy Brown , Andrea Lee , Dan Ige , Luis Pena , Jair Rozenstruik , Deron Winn No change: Kevin Holland , Eric Spicely Stock down: Renato Moicano , Bryan Barbarena , Matt Wiman , Allen Crowder Stock up Chan Sung Jung There’s a reason “The Korean Zombie” keeps booking UFC headliners

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN+ 12 with Elton John, Jay Z

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:33:57 +0000

While it takes 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. Insidem see what the fighters from UFC on ESPN+ 12 went with as their backing tracks in Greenville, S.C. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … 12

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN+ 12 with Elton John, Jay Z – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN+ 12 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Lowest event payout of 2019

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:33:43 +0000

Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 12 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $95,500. 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 on ESPN+ 12 took place at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The main card streamed on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2. The full UFC on ESPN+ 12 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included: * * * * Chan Sung Jung : $5,000 def. Renato Moicano : $5,000 Randy Brown : $5,000 def

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Jair Rozenstruik picks up second-fastest KO in UFC heavyweight history

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 22:11:04 +0000

UFC heavyweight Allen Crowder walked into the cage a hometown favorite. In nine seconds, he had no idea where he was. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) picked up the second-fastest knockout in the division’s history by stopping Crowder (10-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at the 0:09 mark of the opening frame in their UFC on ESPN+ 12 preliminary-card bout. “I just did it, and I’m glad,” said Rozenstruik after his stoppage at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. “They say hard work pays off, and that is all.” Rozenstruik made it look easy when Crowder walked straight into a jab and took a seat on the mat. When Rozenstruik advanced, Crowder tried to protect himself with his legs

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Jair Rozenstruik def. Allen Crowder at UFC on ESPN+ 12: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 22:11:03 +0000

Check out the best photos from Jair Rozenstruik ’s knockout win over Allen Crowder at UFC on ESPN+ 12 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. (Photos by Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports)

Jair Rozenstruik def. Allen Crowder at UFC on ESPN+ 12: Best photos – MMA Junkie

Twitter Mailbag: On the UFC’s ongoing effort to make Greg Hardy a thing

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:27:57 +0000

Is the UFC out of step with fans when it comes to the promotion of Greg Hardy?Will fight fans follow Bellator’s big event behind the DAZN paywall? Who prevails in Saturday’s UFC main event? That and other pressing questions in this week’s Twitter Mailbag. To ask a question of your own, tweet to @BenFowlkesMMA . * * * * Thoughts why the UFC puts Hardy as comain again

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The five biggest takeaways from the UFC’s ESPN debut – including Henry Cejudo’s flyweight sales pitch

BAD MMA News — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:31:09 +0000

What really mattered at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn on Saturday night? Here are a few things … 1. Cejudo makes a great sales pitch, but is anyone buying? In the days before this main event, UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo did his best to get some clarity on the stakes of his first title defense. At the pre-fight press conference, he even offered UFC President Dana White a deal

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Brooklyn with GNR, Johnny Cash and Beastie Boys, naturally

BAD MMA News — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 13:33:39 +0000

While it takes 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 on ESPN+ 1 event in Brooklyn, N.Y., went with as their backing tracks. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 14

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