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Jiu-jitsu legend, LFA champion Bia Mesquita set for UFC debut in Rio de Janeiro

BAD MMA News — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Bia Mesquita | Wander Roberto/Spaten Fight Night Bia Mesquita has joined the UFC bantamweight roster, and her octagon debut is set for Oct. 11 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, versus Irina Alekseeva . Multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting following a report from Leo Guimaraes .

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Jiu-jitsu legend, LFA champion Bia Mesquita set for UFC debut in Rio de Janeiro – MMA Fighting

Caio Borralho says he’s the backup fighter for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev main event at UFC 319

BAD MMA News — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Caio Borralho punches Jared Cannonier | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC It turns out that Caio Borralho , not Nassourdine Imavov , will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 319 championship main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev on Aug.

Bella Mir hits ‘chicken wing’ submission to stay undefeated with first-round win in Fury FC

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:27:00 +0000

Bella Mir remained undefeated with her first fight in three years after scoring a quick win with a rarely seen submission at Fury FC’s Challenger Series 14 on Sunday. Following a few striking exchanges on the feet, Mir swooped inside for a single leg takedown and she never let Calderon up again. Once Mir got on the ground, she worked to advance her position until taking the mount, which forced her opponent to scramble and ultimately gave up her back

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Bella Mir hits ‘chicken wing’ submission to stay undefeated with first-round win in Fury FC – MMA Fighting

Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder UFC Abu Dhabi scorecard

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:17:33 +0000

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC The Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder scorecard at UFC Abu Dhabi shows how the judges scored their close fight Saturday evening. de Ridder remains perfect in his UFC career when he won a split decision over former UFC champion Whittaker in the main event (47-48, 48-47, 48-47).

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Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder UFC Abu Dhabi scorecard – MMA Fighting

UFC BJJ 2 full card announced, featuring two title matches

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Andrew Tackett faces off against Renato Canuto | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Two titles matches will top the UFC BJJ 2 card on July 31 at the UFC APEX, just days before the UFC Vegas card with Amir Albazi and Tatsuro Taira as headliners on Aug. 2. Andrew Tackett will be the first to put a UFC BJJ title on the line, defending the welterweight throne versus Renato Canuto

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UFC BJJ 2 full card announced, featuring two title matches – MMA Fighting

‘I’m never going back to 205’: Vitor Petrino celebrates heavyweight debut at UFC Nashville

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Vitor Petrino weighed in at 249 pounds | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Vitor Petrino is living his best life after getting rid of weight cuts, and expects it to reflect in a better performance when he enters the octagon Saturday to face off with heavyweight Austen Lane in the main card portion of UFC Nashville . The 27-year-old had a great start in the UFC, knocking out Rodolfo Bellato at Dana White ’s Contender Series and then going 4-0 in the promotion with a pair of finishes and bonuses. Petrino stumbled hard next in 2024, losing quickly as a massive favorite over Anthony Smith and then suffering a third-round knockout defeat to Dustin Jacoby

UFC 319 poster released featuring Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Dricus du Plessis | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Dricus du Plessis headlines once again with another dangerous championship challenge ahead. The official poster for UFC 319 has been released, featuring du Plessis and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev going face to face.

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UFC 319 poster released featuring Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev – MMA Fighting