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UFC 257 live streaming watch-along with MMA Junkie Radio on SportsCastr

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:44:09 +0000

UFC 257 takes place Saturday with the return of the sport’s biggest star, and MMA Junkie Radio’s “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” will host a live streaming watch-along via SportsCastr that kicks off at 9 p.m. ET. In the main event, former two-division champion Conor McGregor is back from a year-long layoff to take on Dustin Poirer in a highly anticipated rematch. And in the co-headliner, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler makes his UFC debut against top contender Dan Hooker . UFC 257 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

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Works of art: McGregor vs. Poirier inspires fantastic UFC 257 alternative posters

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:42:58 +0000

Like all niche online circles, MMA’s social media community has its pluses and minuses. When it comes to creativity, however, there’s no question the landscape is filled with many talented individuals. UFC 257 is right around the corner, and with a Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirer 2 headliner, artists around the world have taken to social media to blast their fight poster portrayals. Sure, there is the great almighty Bosslogic, whose art in the realms of comics, movies, MMA and beyond is second to none

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UFC 254 free fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi

BAD MMA News — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:43:21 +0000

Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s 28th career win followed a familiar blueprint as he continued his reign as the UFC’s undisputed lightweight champion. Nurmagomedov faced off against then-interim champion Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi and used his suffocating ground game to neutralize Poirier’s striking offense and secure a third-round submission finish. The Russian showcased his wrestling advantage early as he took Poirier to the mat and threatened to take the American’s back. But Poirier, himself a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, recognized the danger and was able to turn himself away from danger

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UFC-Norfolk in-depth breakdown: Stylistic matchups, fight picks, best bets and fantasy studs

BAD MMA News — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 03:20:55 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio co-host and MMAjunkie contributor Dan Tom provides an in-depth breakdown of all of UFC Fight Night 120’s main-card bouts. UFC Fight Night 120 takes place Saturday at Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va., and it airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. * * * * Dustin Poirier (21-5-1 MMA, 13-4 UFC) Dustin Poirier Staple info: Height: 5’9″ Age: 28 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 73″ Last fight: No-conest with Eddie Alvarez (May 13, 2017) Camp: American Top Team (Florida) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + Regional MMA titles + Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt + 10 KO victories + 6 submission wins + 12 first-round finishes + KO power + Improved overall boxing ^ Cage-cutting, shifting, angles + Accurate left cross ^ Dangerous off of the counter + Strong inside of the clinch + Underrated wrestling ability + Excellent transitional grappler ^ Solid submissions and scrambling +/- Aggressive in exchanges Anthony Pettis (20-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) Anthony Pettis Staple info: Height: 5’10” Age: 30 Weight: 155 lbs.

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