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UFC on ESPN+ 39 post-event facts: Uriah Hall TKOs Anderson Silva – and closes in on his record

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:44:15 +0000

The UFC returned to its home base of Las Vegas on Saturday for UFC on ESPN+ 39, which took place at the UFC Apex and streamed on ESPN+. Uriah Hall (16-9 MMA, 9-7 UFC) spoiled Anderson Silva ’s (34-11 MMA, 17-7 UFC) career swan song in the main event, earning a fourth-round TKO to seemingly send the octagon legend into retirement – at least from the UFC . For more on the numbers behind Hall’s victory, as well as the rest of the card, check below for 40 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 39.

UFC on ESPN+ 39 post-event facts: Uriah Hall TKOs Anderson Silva – and closes in on his record – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN+ 39 weigh-in results: Silva, Hall official, but two are heavy and one fight scrapped

BAD MMA News — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:16:06 +0000

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN+ 39 fighter weigh-ins, where all but two fighters hit their marks for Saturday’s event. In the main event, former middleweight champion Anderson Silva (34-10 MMA, 17-6 UFC) takes on Uriah Hall (15-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC). The two weighed in back-to-back midway through the two-hour weigh-ins window. Hall came in at 186 pounds. Silva was 184 to make their headliner official

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UFC on ESPN+ 39 weigh-in results: Silva, Hall official, but two are heavy and one fight scrapped – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN+ 39 weigh-in results: Hall, Silva official, but three are heavy and one fight scrapped

BAD MMA News — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:57:29 +0000

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UFC on ESPN+ 39 weigh-in results: Hall, Silva official, but three are heavy and one fight scrapped – MMA Junkie

Davi Ramos vs. Arman Tsarukyan added to UFC on ESPN+ 30 in Portland

BAD MMA News — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:11:19 +0000

A grappler’s delight is headed to the Pacific Northwest. Davi Ramos will take on Arman Tsarukyan at UFC on ESPN+ 30. MMA Junkie confirmed the booking after an initial report from ESPN. UFC on ESPN+ 30 takes place April 11 at Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

Davi Ramos vs. Arman Tsarukyan added to UFC on ESPN+ 30 in Portland – MMA Junkie

Claudio Silva targets December return after third straight submission win at UFC Newark

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:59:35 +0000

NEWARK, N.J. – Claudio Silva beat Cole Williams with a rear-naked choke on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 5 on Saturday in Newark, N.J. Take a look inside the fight with Silva, who picked up his fifth straight UFC victory. Result: Claudio Silva def. Cole Williams via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:35 Updated records: Silva (14-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC), Williams (11-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Key stat: Silva picked up his eighth career submission and his third straight in the UFC.

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Claudio Silva targets December return after third straight submission win at UFC Newark – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN 5 post-event facts: Colby Covington throws most strikes in UFC history

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 17:00:45 +0000

The UFC made its return to New Jersey on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 5, which took place at Prudential Center in Newark. The card aired on ESPN. Colby Covington (15-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) seemingly locked up his shot at the undisputed welterweight title in the main event when outworked ex-champ Robbie Lawler (28-14 MMA, 13-8 UFC) to a unanimous decision for his seventh consecutive win. Although Covington’s performance capped off the card, there was plenty of notable action before, as well.

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UFC on ESPN 5 post-event facts: Colby Covington throws most strikes in UFC history – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN 5 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Newark

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 13:25:35 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For three athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 5 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. * * * * * Miranda Granger and Hannah Goldy Hannah Goldy and Miranda Granger Division: Women’s flyweight Result: Miranda Granger def. Hannah Goldy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Record: Miranda Granger (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) Grade: B Record: Hannah Goldy (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Grade: C To be fair, there were a lot of variables in this contest that make issuing grades a bit unfair.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN 5 with Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Queen and Bruno Mars

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:18:35 +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 on ESPN 5 went with as their backing tracks in Newark, N.J..

UFC on ESPN 5 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program total passes $28 million

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:18:34 +0000

NEWARK, N.J. – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 5 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $154,000. 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.

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UFC on ESPN 5 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program total passes $28 million – MMA Junkie

Claudio Silva def. Cole Williams at UFC on ESPN 5: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 18:24:21 +0000

Check out the best photos from Claudio Silva ’s submission win over Cole Williams at UFC on ESPN 5 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photos by Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports)

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