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Report: Tae Hyun Bang sentenced to 10-month prison term for fight-fixing scheme at UFC Fight Night 79

BAD MMA News — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:51:21 +0000

Former UFC lightweight Tae Hyun Bang has been sentenced to a 10-month prison term after being found guilty of taking bribes in connection with a plan to throw a fight. Bang (18-10 MMA, 2-3 UFC) was sentenced today in the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea, according to a report from The Korea Herald , for taking bribes to throw his bout with Leo Kuntz at UFC Fight Night 79. Three “brokers” who set up the fix and gave money to Bang totaling $92,160 USD also were given jail terms for their roles. One of those brokers reportedly was MMA fighter Dae Won Kim . “The crime of match fixing damages the credibility of sport, and in international matches, it has a bad effect on the country’s credibility as well,” the court said, according to The Korea Herald. “Bang had an obligation to play the game fairly, but he ignored it and took an important role in the scheme

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Report: Tae Hyun Bang indicted for alleged fight-fixing plan at 2015 UFC event

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:51:53 +0000

UFC lightweight Tae Hyun Bang reportedly has been indicted for allegedly taking a bribe in connection with his bout against Leo Kuntz at UFC Fight Night 79. According tokoreaherald.com , Bang is no longer a UFC fighter and will go to trial without being detained. Also indicted are several “brokers” who allegedly set up the fix, including MMA fighter Dae Won Kim . The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, a branch of South Korea’s Ministry of Justice that is similar to the FBI, announced the indictment.

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UFC warned Tae Hyun Bang, Leo Kuntz about fight fixing; Bang investigated in South Korea

BAD MMA News — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:31:53 +0000

Sep 3, 2016; Hamburg, Germany; Nick Hein (red gloves) competes against Tae Hyun Bang (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Barclaycard Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Jun 14, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Tae Hyun Bang (blue) hits Kajan Johnson (red) during the first round of their Lightweight bout during UFC 174 at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Jun 14, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Kajan Johnson (red) fights Tae Hyun Bang (blue) in the Lightweight bout bout at UFC 174 at Rogers Arena. -Tae Hyun Bang defeated Kajan Johnson via KO at 2:01 of round 3

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Trading Shots: On strange betting odds and fears of a fix

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:11:58 +0000

tae-hyun-bang-ufc-fight-night-79 In this week’s Trading Shots, MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes and retired UFC/WEC fighter Danny Downes discuss the strange betting lines swing that prompted fears of a fix at UFC Fight Night 79, and what such shenanigans could mean for MMA. Fowlkes: If you were paying close attention to prelim betting odds at UFC Fight Night 79 (and I know you were, Danny, you degenerate), you might have noticed something odd. Tae Hyun Bang , who opened as an almost 2-1 favorite against Leo Kuntz , suddenly became a +240 underdog just prior to fight time. The odds swung so dramatically that many sportsbooks reportedly stopped accepting wagers on the fight, supposedly fearing a fix. And you can see why they might fear it, since what could make so much late money come in on a prelim fight for a Fight Pass card in Seoul

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UFC Fight Night 79 results: Despite odd lines, Tae Hyun Bang tops Leo Kuntz

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 12:39:46 +0000

Tae Hyun Bang SEOUL – If there was any moment when it looked like Tae Hyun Bang wasn’t fighting in earnest, it was a rear-naked choke he appeared not to defend in the second round of a bout against Leo Kuntz . The curious move might’ve lent credence to allegations of a fix after a wild pre-fight swing in betting lines, despite several concussive strikes landed by Bang (18-9 MMA, 2-2 UFC), one of which dropped Kuntz (17-3-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC) in the opening frame. But as it turned out, the Korean was just biding his time before a comeback.

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10 reasons to watch UFC Fight Night 79, including Henderson fighting for future

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:12:10 +0000

Benson Henderson The UFC is running an insomniac special this weekend for North American fight fans. UFC Fight Night 79, the first foray into South Korea for the promotion, will begin before sunrise. If you’re on the East Coast, consider yourself lucky, you’ll only have to set your alarm for 5 a.m. Fans on the West Coast, Alaska or Hawaii, you’re going to have to debate between staying up all night or catching an early nap if you want to watch this one live.

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Collier-Yang, Lim-Zaleski, Bang-Kuntz booked for UFC Fight Night 79 in South Korea

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:22:24 +0000

The UFC’s debut in South Korea in November has three new bouts added to the bill and a trio of fighters ready to compete in their home country. Jake Collier (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) takes on Dongi Yang (12-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) at middleweight; Hyun Gyu Lim (13-5-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) meets Elizeu Zaleski (14-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at welterweight; and Tae Hyun Bang (17-9 MMA, 1-2 UFC) fights Leo Kuntz (17-2-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), also at 170 pounds, all at UFC Fight Night 79. UFC officials recently announced the new bouts. The Collier-Yang bout first was reported by Combat Press . UFC Fight Night 79 takes place Nov.

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UFC 187 results: Islam Makhachev impresses in debut with submission of Leo Kuntz

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 May 2015 00:09:21 +0000

Islam Makhachev LAS VEGAS – Welcome the next Dagestani prospect to the UFC’s octagon. Islam Makhachev (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), a Sambo champion and pupil of top lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, ran roughshod over fellow newcomer Leo Kuntz (17-2-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), securing a submission in the second round. The lightweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC 187 event at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass ahead of additional prelims on FOX Sports 1 and a main card on pay-per-view. Makhachev, who trains at American Kickboxing Academy alongside Nurmagomedov, coaxed a tap at the 2:38 mark of the second frame via rear-naked choke

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Ansaroff-Namajunas, Sampo-Scoggins, Kuntz-Makhachev added to May’s UFC 187 lineup

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:00:44 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC Rose Namajunas A women’s strawweight matchup of Nina Ansaroff (6-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs. Rose Namajunas (2-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC), flyweights Josh Sampo (11-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) vs.

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With Cedeno vs. Sanders, UFC Fight Night 45 lineup set with 11 bouts

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:53:35 +0000

The line up is set for this month’s UFC Fight Night 45 lineup in New Jersey. The event takes place July 16 at Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Ten of the 11 fights air on FOX Sports 1 following a lone prelim on UFC Fight Pass. In preliminary-card action, promotional newcomer Jerrod Sanders (14-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who was slated to fight Alexandre Pimentel this weekend at WSOF 11, instead has replaced injured Leo Kuntz (17-1-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and now meets fellow lightweight Yosdenis Cedeno (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who recently dropped a split decision to Ernest Chavez in his UFC debut

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