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Victorious in first fight since arrest, Irwin Rivera ‘very grateful for an incredible night’ at Eagle FC 46

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:13:56 +0000

MIAMI – Irwin Rivera returned to MMA for the first time in 18 months, and with that came a lot of emotions. Rivera (11-6), a former UFC fighter, defeated Firdavs Khasanov by second-round TKO with a body kick on Friday night at Eagle FC 46. The fight marked Rivera’s return to competition since his January 2021 arrest for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his sisters. Rivera’s family immediately rushed to his defense , attributing his alleged actions to a mental breakdown.

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Ray Borg ‘made a lot of mistakes’ in Eagle FC 46 win over Ricky Bandejas, not happy about it

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:05:17 +0000

MIAMI – For the first time since 2015, Ray Borg is on a three-fight winning streak, but he’s not feeling all that good about it. Borg, a former UFC flyweight title challenger, won his third consecutive bout Friday night when he earned a tough split decision against Ricky Bandejas on Friday at Eagle FC 46 from FLXcast Arena. Afterward, Borg (16-5) told MMA Junkie what disappointed him about the performance.

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Kevin Lee says he ‘blew out’ ACL vs. Diego Sanchez, proud he ‘overcame that adversity’ at Eagle FC 46

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:01:51 +0000

MIAMI – Kevin Lee was victorious against Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46, although the fight appeared to be more competitive than most people expected between a 29 and 40-year-old. But there’s a reason for that. Lee (19-7), who won a clean-sweep unanimous decision Friday night at the FLXCast Arena, said afterward that he immediately was forced to overcome adversity when he suffered a knee injury that he believes to be serious. “The first kick that he threw blew out my ACL or something,” Lee, who’s had major surgery on both knees before, told reporters.

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Eagle FC 46 results: Kevin Lee powers through leg injury, defeats Diego Sanchez via decision

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:17:13 +0000

MIAMI – It wasn’t easy, but Kevin Lee took care of business in his debut at super lightweight. At Eagle FC 46 , Lee (19-7) finally got the chance to fight at 165 pounds. Standing across from him at the FLXcast Arena was Diego Sanchez (30-14), a fellow UFC veteran who was also making his debut with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s promotion. When it was all said and done, it would be Lee who overcame injury to emerge victorious with unanimous scores from the judges. Sanchez got the action started with a hard, perfectly-placed, outside leg kick. Soon after, the fighters traded hard punches.

Eagle FC 46 results: Kevin Lee powers through leg injury, defeats Diego Sanchez via decision – MMA Junkie

Kevin Lee def. Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:17:11 +0000

Check out these photos from Kevin Lee ’s unanimous decision victory over Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46 in Miami. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Loco, Eagle FC)

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Eagle FC 46 results: Rizvan Kuniev defends heavyweight title, taps Anthony Hamilton in Round 1

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 04:12:09 +0000

MIAMI – Rizvan Kuniev ’s second Eagle FC title defense went as smooth as possible. The Eagle FC heavyweight champion dispatched former UFC fighter Anthony Hamilton in quick fashion in the co-main event of Friday’s Eagle FC 46 . Kuniev (12-2-1) submitted Hamilton (18-11) at the 1:17 mark of Round 1

Eagle FC 46 results: Rizvan Kuniev defends heavyweight title, taps Anthony Hamilton in Round 1 – MMA Junkie

Twitter reacts to Kevin Lee’s first post-UFC win over Diego Sanchez at Eagle FC 46

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 04:12:07 +0000

Kevin Lee was successful in his first post-UFC fight on Friday when he defeated fellow octagon veteran Diego Sanchez in the Eagle FC 46 main event. Lee (19-7) outworked Sanchez (30-14) to a unanimous decision in the 165-pound fight at FLXcast Arena in Miami, and afterward he called for a title shot. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Lee’s win over Sanchez at Eagle FC 46.

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Eagle FC 46 video: Irwin Rivera scores body kick TKO in first fight since release from jail

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 02:06:38 +0000

MIAMI – UFC veteran Irwin Rivera had a lot to fight for on Friday evening. At Eagle FC 46 , Rivera (11-6) returned to action for the first time since September 2020, and after being released from police custody on attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing his sisters. After a year and a half of frustration, Rivera was able to get back to action in an attempt to erase the bad taste of his legal troubles and a loss that led to his exit from the UFC. On Friday against Firdavs Khasanov (8-4), Rivera made a statement by picking up a vicious second-round TKO finish from a crushing body kick that folded his opponent. Check out video of the finish below (via Twitter ): WOW! @Beast144_1 stops Khasanov with a BEAUTIFUL body shot in the second! #EagleFC46 : Lee vs. Sanchez | LIVE NOW on @EagleOnFLX | Sign up to watch LIVE and FREE at https://t.co/QslxaipV9R pic.twitter.com/P0sYg3V2V7 — Eagle FC (@EagleFightClub) March 12, 2022 After the win, an emotional Rivera poured out his heart during the post-fight interview with Henry Cejudo, as he explained the trials and tribulations he went through in dealing with his legal problems and those who wanted to see him remain locked up

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Eagle FC 46: Best photos from Miami

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 01:01:40 +0000

Check out these photos from Eagle FC 46, which takes place at FLXcast Arena in Miami. (Photos courtesy of Eagle FC) (Gallery updated throughout the event.)

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Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez live and official results

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:51:33 +0000

MIAMI – MMA Junkie is on the scene for Eagle FC 46 which takes place Friday, and you can join us for live and official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s promotion continues to grow with familiar names. Friday’s event at FLXcast Arena is headlined by a super lightweight matchup between UFC veterans Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez.

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