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After securing contract on DWCS 35, Natan Levy eyes move up to lightweight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 18:07:02 +0000

LAS VEGAS — Natan Levy stepped in on just two days’ notice at a higher weight class, but his performance didn’t suffer one bit. Levy (6-0) secured a UFC contract when he submitted Shaheen Santana in the third round at Dana White’s Contender Series 35 at the UFC Apex, competing at a catchweight of 160 pounds. After not having to drain himself down to his usual fighting weight of 145 pounds, Levy sees the perks of competing at a weight class above

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Inspired by Ronda Rousey, DWCS 35 winner Luana Pinheiro wants to inspire MMA’s next generation

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:39:32 +0000

LAS VEGAS — Just like Ronda Rousey , Luana Pinheiro wants to be a positive influence on upcoming talent. Pinheiro (8-1) secured a UFC contract when she knocked out Stephanie Frausto in the first round at Dana White’s Contender Series 35 at the UFC Apex. Pinheiro, who looked up to Rousey growing up, shares similarities with the former bantamweight queen as both women come from a judo background. But now that she’s part of the UFC roster, Pinheiro hopes to emulate Rousey’s impact on the sport. “I wanna show how my judo can be used in MMA, and I want to conquer what she conquered in MMA,” Pinheiro told reporters, including MMA Junkie, at the post-fight press conference

Inspired by Ronda Rousey, DWCS 35 winner Luana Pinheiro wants to inspire MMA’s next generation – MMA Junkie

Nikolas Motta ready to ‘go to war’ after securing UFC contract at DWCS 35

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:39:28 +0000

LAS VEGAS — Nikolas Motta admits he didn’t go for broke against Joseph Lowry, but vows to show more killer instinct moving forward. Motta (12-3) battered Lowry for three rounds for a definitive decision win at Dana White’s Contender Series 35 at the UFC Apex, but Dana White was a little hesitant before eventually handing him a UFC contract. Motta had Lowry badly hurt on multiple occasions, but failed to pull the trigger and end the fight which irked White a little

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Video: Luana Pinheiro scores furious finish at Dana White’s Contender Series 35

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:19:28 +0000

Luana Pinheiro came into Dana White’s Contender Series 35 one of the more hyped women’s prospects in the show’s history, and boy did she live up to it on Tuesday night. The Brazilian strawweight is a decorated judoka, but she turned heads with her fists at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Pinheiro (8-1) swarmed Stephanie Frausto at the outset and never let her get untracked

Video: Luana Pinheiro scores furious finish at Dana White’s Contender Series 35 – MMA Junkie

Dana White’s Contender Series 35 live results

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:09:11 +0000

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Tuesday’s official Dana White’s Contender Series 35. Dana White’s Contender Series cards see prospects fighting for the opportunity to sign a UFC deal, with UFC president Dana White on hand to make the decisions.

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DWCS targets Joe Lowry vs. Nikolas Motta for Nov. 10 lineup in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:11:02 +0000

A lightweight fight between a former CFFC champion and current CFFC champion is in the works for Dana White’s Contender Series 35 in Las Vegas. Lightweights Joe Lowry and Nikolas Motta will square off Nov. 10 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a potential UFC contract on the line. Multiple people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking, but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Lowry (9-1) competed on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018 and lost by first-round knockout to Devonte Smith. Shortly after the fight, Lowry was involved in a serious car accident that left him injured and unable to train for months

DWCS targets Joe Lowry vs. Nikolas Motta for Nov. 10 lineup in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie