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10 reasons to watch UFC 221, from an intriguing interim title to a ‘can’t miss’ debut

BAD MMA News — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:42:36 +0000

The UFC makes its first appearance in Western Australia on Saturday with UFC 221. Headlining the event is a middleweight contest between former champion Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero . The winner of the bout will be crowned interim champ at 185 pounds. The victor will also get the opportunity to face undisputed champion Robert Whittaker when he’s healthy enough to step into the octagon

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UFC Fight Night 117 medical suspensions: No tapping gets Yushin Okami 45 days

BAD MMA News — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:20:57 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC UFC veteran Yushin Okami didn’t appear to have much choice in the matter, but his lack of tap against Ovince Saint Preux brings a 45-day suspension. The UFC has released medical suspensions stemming from UFC Fight Night 117 to Association of Boxing Commissions record keeper mixedmartialarts.com, which forwarded them to MMAjunkie. UFC Fight Night 117 took place this past Saturday at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

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UFC Fight Night 117 post-event facts: How Saint Preux-Okami fight was a rarity in history

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:45:52 +0000

The UFC’s return to Japan was Friday with UFC Fight Night 117, which took place at Saitama Super Arena and aired on FXX. Ovince Saint Preux (21-10 MMA, 9-5 UFC) capped off the card with a historic submission in the light heavyweight main event, submitting Yushin Okami (34-11 MMA, 13-6 UFC) with just the fifth Von Flue choke in UFC history. Saint Preux was one of multiple fighters who earned a big win at an event with some worthwhile footnotes.

UFC Fight Night 117 post-event facts: How Saint Preux-Okami fight was a rarity in history – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 117 Athlete Outfitting pay: Program payout total passes $14.5 million

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:05:13 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC SAITAMA – Fighters from Friday’s UFC Fight Night 117 event took home UFC Athlete Outfitting pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok, totaling $107,500. UFC Fight Night 117 took place at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. The card aired on FXX. Leading the way were the two event headliners. Ovince Saint Preux (20-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) and Yushin Okami (34-11 MMA, 13-6 UFC) each received $15,000 for their main event bout, which Saint Preux won by first-round submission . The full UFC Fight Night 117 UFC Athlete Outfitting payouts included: Ovince Saint Preux: $15,000 def.

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UFC Fight Night 117 results: Daichi Abe impresses, hands Hyun Gyu Lim third straight loss

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 01:28:40 +0000

Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Daichi Abe (red gloves) fights against Hyun Gyu Lim (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Daichi Abe (red gloves) fights against Hyun Gyu Lim (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Daichi Abe (red gloves) fights against Hyun Gyu Lim (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Daichi Abe (red gloves) fights against Hyun Gyu Lim (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Daichi Abe (red gloves) fights against Hyun Gyu Lim (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Daichi Abe (red gloves) fights against Hyun Gyu Lim (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena.

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UFC-Japan opened with 2 guys doing major damage to each other’s face

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 01:28:39 +0000

The curtain-jerker at UFC Fight Night 117 turned out to be bad news for faces. As in, both of them. Daichi Abe might have walked away with the unanimous-decision victory over Hyun Gyu Lim after a close fight, but he had to suffer an eye poke and a golf ball-sized hematoma on his cheek just to get it. Oh man. Abe.

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UFC Fight Night 117 pre-event facts: Jessica Andrade 1st female with a dozen UFC fights

BAD MMA News — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:11:50 +0000

Filed under: Featured , News , UFC The UFC makes one of its infrequent stops in Japan on Friday with UFC Fight Night 117, which takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama and airs on FXX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. After going through all sorts of changes, the card will feature a light heavyweight main event cobbled together at the last minute when Ovince Saint Preux (20-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) welcomes former 185-pound title challenger Yushin Okami (34-10 MMA, 13-5 UFC) back to the octagon for the first time in more than four years. The sport has a lot of history in “The Land of the Rising Sun.” The fighters will attempt to add to that when they step in the cage, but for now, it’s time to see what they’ve accomplished so far. Check below for 40 pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 117.

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UFC issues statement on Alex Nicholson’s ‘derogatory’ comments toward Hyun Gyu Lim at UFC 202

BAD MMA News — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:31:12 +0000

Aug 20, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Mike Perry (blue gloves) reacts after fight against Hyun Gyu Lim (red gloves) during UFC 202 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports Aug 20, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Hyun Gyu Lim (red gloves) competes against Mike Perry (blue gloves) during UFC 202 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports Aug 20, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Hyun Gyu Lim (red gloves) competes against Mike Perry (blue gloves) during UFC 202 at T-Mobile Arena.

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UFC 202 medical suspensions: McGregor needs clearance on left foot to avoid six-month term

BAD MMA News — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:16:59 +0000

TORRANCE, CA – FEBRUARY 24: UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor (L) and lightweight contender Nate Diaz (R) participate in a news conference with moderator Dave Sholler (C), UFC vice president of public relations, at UFC Gym February 24, 2016, in Torrance, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) TORRANCE, CA – FEBRUARY 24: UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor (L) and lightweight contender Nate Diaz (R) participate in a news conference with moderator Dave Sholler (C), UFC vice president of public relations, at UFC Gym February 24, 2016, in Torrance, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) TORRANCE, CA – FEBRUARY 24: UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor (L) and lightweight contender Nate Diaz (R) are held apart by Dave Sholler (C), UFC vice president of public relations, after a news conference at UFC Gym February 24, 2016, in Torrance, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 5: Miesha Tate enters the octagon for her bout against UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm during UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 5: Conor McGregor (L) punches Nate Diaz during UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 5: Conor McGregor (R) punches Nate Diaz during UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Joe Silva’s Shoes: What’s next for Nate Diaz, UFC 202′s other losing fighters?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:10:27 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos The key losing fighters from Saturday’s UFC 202 event aren’t going to forget their bitter defeats on what was one of the biggest cards of the year at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “The Ultimate Fighter 5” winner Nate Diaz (19-11 MMA, 14-9 UFC) was defeated by Conor McGregor (20-3 MMA, 14-9 UFC) in the pay-per-view main event when he lost a majority decision in a fight he later said he truly believes should have gone his way. Related: UFC 202 results: Conor McGregor edges Nate Diaz by majority decision in all-out war Glover Teixeira (25-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Rick Story (19-9 MMA, 12-7 UFC) were sent back to the drawing board in fights that would have significantly raised their stock, while Hyun Gyu Lim (13-6-1 MMA, 3-3 UFC) and Sabah Homasi (11-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC) had little to offer their opponents in their respective losses

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