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Video: 20 must-see Bellator ‘fire’ fights (in full)

BAD MMA News — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:49:48 +0000

Since its first event held in 2009, Bellator has given us some of the most memorable fights in MMA history. While events remain on hold because of coronavirus pandemic, Bellator has put 20 of its greatest bouts – “fire” fights, if you will – all in one place, which you can watch in the video above. The complete list, which goes for nearly six hours, includes: 1.

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Despite UFC departure, Ben Saunders still possesses same drive he brought into the sport

BAD MMA News — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:34:15 +0000

Ben Saunders is no longer a member of the UFC roster, but he already seems at peace with that fact. Saunders (22-13-2) parted ways with the promotion in January, the third time he’s done so. At age 38, his third UFC stint was likely his final one. “I didn’t get fired or anything,” Saunders told MMA Junkie. “I fought my contract out. I knew what was most likely on the line when I fought that.

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UFC roster update: Ben Saunders, Brandon Davis among eight fighters released

BAD MMA News — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:08:40 +0000

As the first quarter of 2020 progresses, the UFC has trimmed its roster. At least eight fighters have been released from their contracts or not re-signed, 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.

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100 of the most fascinating UFC facts from the past decade

BAD MMA News — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:46:30 +0000

The past decade of UFC action has seen a lot unfold, and it is arguably the most important in the organization’s history from in terms of evolution. Only within this era have statistics truly come to the forefront.

100 of the most fascinating UFC facts from the past decade – MMA Junkie

UFC 245 medical suspensions: Colby Covington, Kamaru Usman, others face potential lengthy layoffs

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:04:40 +0000

Seven fighters are facing lengthy medical suspensions after a hard-hitting night of action at UFC 245. Both main event combatants, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington , face 180-day suspensions for injuries sustained in their back-and-forth main event. Usman (16-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC) retained his welterweight championship, but not without sacrificing his well-being. “The Nigerian Nightmare” has been suspended 180 days or until X-ray of left thumb is cleared by physician. Meanwhile, Covington (15-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has been suspended 180 days or until his nondisplaced midline mandibular fracture is cleared by oral and maxillofacial surgeon

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UFC 245 salaries: Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington top list of disclosed paydays

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:04:39 +0000

Main event combatants Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington each pocketed $500,000 for their respective efforts at UFC 245. MMA Junkie recently obtained the list of the disclosed paydays for Saturday night’s card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas from the Nevada Athletic Commission, which oversaw the event.

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UFC 245 post-event facts: Max Holloway makes history, even in defeat

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 17:08:05 +0000

The UFC’s final numbered event of the year took place Saturday at UFC 245 went down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with a main card that aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass. Three championship bouts were featured on the card, but it was Kamaru Usman (16-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC) who closed the show in dramatic fashion when he stopped Colby Covington (15-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) by fifth-round TKO to defend his welterweight title for the first time in the main event. It was a memorable finish to close a memorable card, and for more on the numbers, check below for 60 post-event facts to come out of UFC 245. * * * * General Gallery UFC 245: Official scorecards from Las Vegas view 13 images The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $369,500. Usman, Covington, Petr Yan and Irene Aldana earned $50,000 UFC 245 fight-night bonuses.

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 245 with Billie Eilish and a ‘Game of Thrones’ appearance

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:29:07 +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. Inside, see what the fighters from UFC 245 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 14

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UFC 245 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Second highest event payout in program history

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:29:06 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 245 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $369,500. 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 245 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass

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Watch Matt Brown finish Ben Saunders with strikes in his return at UFC 245

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:44:26 +0000

Matt Brown returned to the cage in style at UFC 245. A UFC welterweight division mainstay, Brown (22-16 MMA, 15-10 UFC) competed in his first fight in more than two years Saturday, when he took on Ben Saunders .

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