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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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UFC on ESPN 6 post-event facts: Jeremy Stephens’ loss come with dubious footnote

BAD MMA News — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 18:05:12 +0000

The UFC made its return to Boston on Friday with UFC on ESPN 6, which took place at TD Garden and featured a 13-fight card. The main event of the night saw Dominick Reyes (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) extend his undefeated streak with a first-round TKO of former UFC champ Chris Weidman (14-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a key light heavyweight matchup. For more on the numbers behind Reyes’ win and the rest of the card, check below for 45 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN 6

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UFC on ESPN 6 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Main event nets just $15,000

BAD MMA News — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 10:59:48 +0000

BOSTON – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 6 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $153,500. 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 6 took place at TD Garden in Boston.

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LFA champ Jeff Hughes draws Daniel Spitz in octagon debut at UFC on ESPN+ 4 in Kansas

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 02:30:56 +0000

A heavyweight bout between Jeff Hughes and Daniel Spitz is the latest addition to March’s UFC on ESPN+ 4 card. Spitz (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) verified the matchup with Hughes (10-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) on social media following an initial report from FloCombat.com (via Instagram ): Next fight is signed and ready to go. March 9th, Wichita Kansas will be a beautifully violent performance. I’ll see you all in nine weeks UFC on ESPN+ 4 takes place March 9 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan.

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UFC Fight Night 131 post-event facts: Is this the end for Jake Ellenberger?

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:03:58 +0000

The UFC’s promise to make a footprint all over New York continued on Friday with UFC Fight Night 131, which took place at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica and aired on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. A new contender emerged in the bantamweight division. Former WSOF champ Marlon Moraes (21-5-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) continued to make his mark inside the octagon when he ran through Jimmie Rivera (22-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) for a knockout in just 33 seconds in the main event. Moraes’ victory concluded a run of five consecutive stoppages to close out the UFC’s ninth fight card in New York state. For more on the numbers from Friday’s fights, check below for 45 post-event facts from UFC Fight Night 131

UFC Fight Night 131 post-event facts: Is this the end for Jake Ellenberger? – MMA Junkie

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Utica with classic Johnny Cash, Black Sabbath, AC/DC

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 14:01:51 +0000

UTICA, N.Y. – 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 Friday’s UFC Fight Night 131 in Utica, N.Y., went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Marlon Moraes def. Jimmie Rivera via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 1, 0:33 Marlon Moraes : “Humildade e Disciplina” by Menor do Chapa Jimmie Rivera : “Conteo” by Don Omar Gregor Gillespie def. Vinc Pichel via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:06 Gregor Gillespie : “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash Vinc Pichel : “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC Walt Harris def.

Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Utica with classic Johnny Cash, Black Sabbath, AC/DC – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 131 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Tibau top earner in 28th fight

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:48:13 +0000

UTICA, N.Y. – Fighters from Friday’s UFC Fight Night 131 event took home 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. UFC Fight Night 131 took place at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y. The card aired on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass

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UFC Utica video highlights: Walt Harris knocks out Daniel Spitz

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 09:07:46 +0000

Not long after the fans started booing for more action, Walt Harris gave them what they wanted. Harris (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) put away Daniel Spitz (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) with knockout with just one second left in the second round. In the process, Harris became the first fighter to finish Spitz. The heavyweight bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 131 event at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y

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Daniel Spitz shares X-ray of broken arm after loss to Walt Harris at UFC Utica

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 07:54:15 +0000

Gallery Walt Harris def. Daniel Spitz at UFC Fight Night 131: Best photos view 9 images Daniel Spitz and Walt Harris both walked out of the octagon with some considerable damage at UFC Fight Night 131.

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UFC Fight Night 131 results: Walt Harris knocks out Daniel Spitz late in second

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 04:25:11 +0000

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