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With one fight left on UFC contract, Frankie Saenz thoroughly enjoying coaching life until it comes

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 01:12:15 +0000

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Fight Ready MMA pro sparring is a sight to behold. The mats are populated with UFC notables, ranging from a champion to former champions, current contenders and rising prospects. Among the pack is a current member of the UFC roster, but his role for the session is much different than his promotional counterparts. While his competitive career is winding down, bantamweight Frankie Saenz doubles as a fighter and a coach. “I spent my whole career at Fight Ready,” Saenz recently told MMA Junkie.

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UFC on ESPN+ 31 post-event facts: Vicente Luque’s finishing ability stands out

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 19:20:44 +0000

The UFC hosted another event on Saturday with UFC on ESPN+ 31, which took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streamed on ESPN+. Derek Brunson (21-7 MMA, 12-5 UFC) pulled off an upset a 3-1 underdog in the main event when he derailed the hype around Edmen Shahbazyan (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) with a third-round TKO win in the middleweight headliner. Brunson’s victory concluded a rather unusual eight-fight card that featured a stunning amount of fight scratches in the days and hours leading up. For more on the numbers, check below for 25 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN+ 31. * * * * General Gallery UFC on ESPN+ 31: Official scorecards from Las Vegas view 6 images The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $103,500

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC on ESPN+ 31, where Motley Crue met AC/DC

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:13:25 +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. See what the fighters from UFC on ESPN+ 31 went with as their backing tracks in Las Vegas. * * * * Derek Brunson def. Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:26 Derek Brunson : “Victory Lap” by Nipsey Hussle feat

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UFC on ESPN+ 31 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program total passes $34.5 million

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:13:24 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 31 event took home event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $103,500. 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+ 31 took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The entire card streamed ESPN+

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UFC on ESPN+ 31 pre-event facts: Vicente Luque closes in on welterweight finishes record

BAD MMA News — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:31:25 +0000

The UFC returns to Las Vegas on Saturday to kick off a five-event month beginning with UFC on ESPN+ 31, which takes place at the UFC Apex and has an 11-fight card that streams entirely on ESPN+. After Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana fell through as the original main event, a matchup of middleweight contenders now headlines the card as Derek Brunson (20-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) takes on undefeated surging contender Edmen Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in a three-round bout. For more on the numbers behind the card, check below for 40 pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN+ 31. * * * * Main event Derek Brunson Brunson competes in his fourth UFC main event

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UFC on ESPN+ 31 pre-event facts: Vicente Luque closes in on welterweight finishes record – MMA Junkie

Frankie Saenz vs. Jonathan Martinez in the works for Aug. 1 UFC event

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 15:13:12 +0000

A bantamweight fight is in the works for Aug. 1. The UFC currently is working on a matchup between Frankie Saenz and Jonathan Martinez for the first of five events it is expected to hold in Las Vegas next month. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the targeted booking Saturday but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. The 39-year-old Saenz (13-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) has not competed since March 2019 when he lost to Marlon Vera by first-round TKO

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Marlon Vera def. Frankie Saenz at UFC Nashville: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:46:07 +0000

Check out the best photos from Marlon Vera ’s TKO win over Frankie Saenz at UFC on ESPN+ 6 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photos by Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports)

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UFC Nashville results: Marlon Vera drops Frankie Saenz, scores first-round TKO

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:27:21 +0000

Marlon Vera was able to keep an aggressive Frankie Saenz at bay before delivering a crisp left hand that saw “Chito” claim a first-round victory. The bantamweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC on ESPN+ 6 event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. It streamed on ESPN+. Saenz (13-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) was aggressive to start, looking to close the distance

UFC Nashville’s Marlon Vera: Frankie Saenz’s prime is over, but it’s still a fight

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:42:01 +0000

UFC on ESPN+ 6 takes place tonight from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and streams entirely on ESPN+. In a preliminary bout, the younger Marlon Vera meets veteran Frankie Saenz at bantamweight. Vera, 26, and Saenz, 38, both bring two-fight winning streaks into the bout. For Vera (12-5-1 MMA, 6-3 UFC), it’s been a pair of finishes, while Saenz (13-5 MMA, 5-3 UFC) has come away with back-to-back decisions. If Vera wants to realize his eventual dream of becoming UFC champion, he knows this is a fight he cannot lose.

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UFC Nashville’s Marlon Vera: Frankie Saenz’s prime is over, but it’s still a fight – MMA Junkie

7 burning questions heading into UFC on ESPN+ 6

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:47:11 +0000

After an eventful trip to London this past weekend, the UFC is back in the States for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 6 fight card, which takes place in Nashville. In the main event, former two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson welcomes former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis to the 170-pound division. And judging from Pettis’ demeanor during his pre-fight interviews, he feels like a different fighter and is looking forward to testing himself in the upper division. In the co-main event, Curtis Blaydes looks to hold onto his top-10 ranking in the heavyweight division against Justin Willis , who is looking to break into the top 15. UFC on ESPN+ 6 takes place at Bridgestone Arena. The event streams entirely on ESPN+.