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UFC parts way with Ryan Benoit, Yancy Medeiros, and others

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:22:21 +0000

The UFC has once again trimmed its roster. Four fighters have parted ways with the promotion after recently losses, MMA Junkie has confirmed through people with knowledge of the situation. With Dana White’s Contender Series, and the influx of UFC signings that comes with it, right around the corner, it’s possible the promotion is adjusting its numbers in anticipation

Zhalgas Zhumagulov def. Jerome Rivera at UFC 264: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:35:27 +0000

Check out the best photos from Zhalgas Zhumagulov ’s submission win over Jerome Rivera at UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photos by Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports)

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Jerome Rivera replaces Denys Bondar, fights Ode Osbourne at UFC Fight Night 184

BAD MMA News — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:29:35 +0000

There’s been another shake-up to the UFC Fight Night 184 lineup. Promotional newcomer Denys Bondar has withdrawn from Saturday’s event for unknown reasons and has been replaced by Dana White’s Contender Series alum Jerome Rivera , who will now face Ode Osbourne in a featherweight matchup at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The UFC announced the news Tuesday. Rivera (10-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and Osbourne (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) were scheduled to fight Jan.

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UFC on ESPN 20 post-event facts: Michael Chiesa stays perfect at welterweight

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:32:20 +0000

The second event in the UFC’s current “Fight Island” stretch went down Wednesday with UFC on ESPN 20, which took place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and aired on ESPN. A dominant performance was turned in by Michael Chiesa (18-4 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in the main event as he outworked Neil Magny (24-8 MMA, 17-7 UFC) over the course of five rounds for a lopsided unanimous decision in the matchup of surging welterweight contenders. For more on the numbers to come out of the event, check below for 35 post-event facts to come out of UFC on ESPN 20.

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UFC on ESPN 20 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Neil Magny makes the most bank

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:33:51 +0000

ABU DHABI – Fighters from Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 20 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $145,000. 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 20 took place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The entire card aired on ESPN. The full UFC on ESPN 20 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included: * * * * Michael Chiesa : $10,000 def. Neil Magny : $20,000 Warlley Alves : $10,000 def.

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Francisco Figueiredo, brother of champ Deiveson, set for UFC debut vs. Jerome Rivera

BAD MMA News — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:55:35 +0000

Deiveson Figueiredo is no longer the only one bearing his surname in the UFC. Figueiredo’s younger brother, Francisco Figueiredo has signed with the promotion and has his first UFC fight set. He will make his debut Wednesday, Jan

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Ode Osbourne, Jerome Rivera set to face off at UFC’s Jan. 30 event

BAD MMA News — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:08:53 +0000

Two former Contender Series prospects will go head to head in the octagon on Jan. 30, 2021 as they chase their maiden UFC win at the second time of asking. After picking up victories on Dana White’s Contender Series, Ode Osbourne and Jerome Rivera both suffered defeats on their respective UFC debuts.

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Dana White’s Contender Series 27 results: Three score UFC deals in season four debut

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:31:49 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Dana White’s Contender Series returned Tuesday night at the UFC Apex, and three fighters scored UFC contracts on the ESPN+ broadcast. In the night’s featured contest, Dustin Jacoby (12-5) looked impressive in a one-sided decision win over Ty Flores (7-3) but failed to earn a stoppage over an incredibly durable foe. Jacoby scored with a snapping low kicks to start, then showed quick hands in drilling a few straights, as well

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Never broken: How Jerome Rivera defeated adversity’s best attempts to derail his DWCS opportunity

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:30:23 +0000

At times, Jerome Rivera has bent – but he’s never broken. Rivera (9-2 MMA) has encountered high highs and low lows. But it’s led him to where he is today – on the UFC’s doorstep. There have been close calls, but every time Rivera has sniffed a UFC deal, he’s come up short – not in effort, but in the outcome.

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10 flyweights you can expect to see on Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:55:23 +0000

Dana White’s Contender Series has become a focal point for fighters on the regional scene. Since its inception in 2017, the UFC Fight Pass-turned-ESPN+ summer original removed some of the guesswork for up-and-comers trying to make it big. With UFC president Dana White and matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby cageside, the stakes are high. Have an impressive, exciting win on the show, and you’re in. Rumored for a late-June start date, DWCS Season 4 is almost here

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