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With Kamal Magomedov out, Michael Graves meets fellow UFC veteran in Titan FC 59 main event

BAD MMA News — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:21:59 +0000

Michael Graves will still headline Titan FC 59 but not against his originally scheduled opponent. Instead of facing undefeated Titan FC interim champion Kamal Magomedov in a title unification bout, Graves (8-1-2) now faces fellow UFC veteran Yuri Villefort in the five-round main event. Titan FC press coordinator Eric Kowal informed MMA Junkie of the change on Tuesday. Titan FC 59 takes place Feb. 28 at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The main card streams on UFC Fight Pass

Titan FC inks UFC Fight Pass extension, adds combat jiu-jitsu, international expansion

BAD MMA News — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:51:05 +0000

Florida-based Titan FC will continue to call UFC Fight Pass its home, and the promotion is bringing a few new twists to the deal, as well. “Five years ago when I acquired Titan FC, it was my vision that Titan would be a major global brand in MMA and one of the premiere leagues in the world,” Titan FC CEO Jeff Aronson stated. “Renewing our media rights deal with UFC Fight Pass is another step to making the vision of Titan FC being a global brand a reality.” As further proof of the promotion’s plan to expand globally, the promotion also recently partnered with Kazakhstan’s Alem Fighters on a new deal that will see Titan FC promote live events in the Central Asian country, beginning with Titan FC 51 on Dec.

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Champ Fabio Maldonado vs. Nikita Krylov headlines Fight Nights Global 87 in Brazil

BAD MMA News — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:07:31 +0000

The lineup is taking shape for Fight Nights Global’s first event in Brazil. Fight Nights Global 87 takes place May 5 at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, and it streams at VK.com/fightnightsofficial. The Russian promotion is using a Brazilian champion to headline its first Brazil event. Former UFC fighter and current FNG light-heavyweight titleholder Fabio Maldonado (24-11), a 38-year-old vet who won the vacant belt with a submission victory over Kurban Omarov in September, meets fellow UFC vet Nikita Krylov . Krylov, who’s No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light-heavyweight rankings , looks for his fourth straight victory since leaving the UFC

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Undefeated 3-time UFC vet Michael Graves seeks fresh start with Fight Nights Global

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:06:27 +0000

Michael Graves makes no excuses for his role in a 2016 domestic violence arrest that ultimately led to his release from the UFC . Instead, he insists simply that he’s learned his lessons and is actively working to better himself outside of the cage. “I put myself in a (expletive) spot,” Graves told MMAjunkie.

Undefeated three-time UFC vet Michael Graves seeks fresh start with Fight Nights Global

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:24:33 +0000

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UFC releases Michael Graves following 2016 domestic violence arrest

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:49:40 +0000

The UFC has released welterweight Michael Graves , announcing today that the veteran of “The Ultimate Fighter 21” was cut after a third-party investigation into his alleged domestic violence incident. The statement mentions his removal from his bout last November as the foundation for his dismissal but gives no details on his case. Graves was arrested by Atlanta police on Oct

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Zak Ottow replaces Michael Graves against Sergio Moraes at UFC Fight Night 100

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:38:54 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos After an arrest forced Michael Graves from his UFC Fight Night 100 bout with Sergio Moraes , the promotion has named Zak Ottow as the Brazilian’s replacement opponent. O brasileiro @serginhomma tem novo adversário para o #UFCSP . Saiba mais > https://t.co/vrwhh9W24d pic.twitter.com/dUY5bbj1eb — UFC BRASIL (@ufc_brasil) October 4, 2016 UFC Fight Night 100 takes place Nov. 19 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo. It airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass, though the event’s bout order hasn’t been finalized.

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UFC welterweight Michael Graves removed from UFC Fight Night 100 bout after arrest for battery

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 01:03:34 +0000

Apr 16, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Michael Graves (blue gloves) fights Randy Brown (red gloves) in the Welterweight bout (fourth) during UFC Fight Night at Amalie Arena. Graves won. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Apr 16, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Michael Graves (blue gloves) fights Randy Brown (red gloves) in the Welterweight bout (fourth) during UFC Fight Night at Amalie Arena. Graves won. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Apr 16, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Michael Graves (blue gloves) fights Randy Brown (red gloves) in the Welterweight bout (fourth) during UFC Fight Night at Amalie Arena.

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UFC 201 results: Michael Graves and Bojan Velickovic grapple to majority draw

BAD MMA News — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:43:05 +0000

ATLANTA – Michael Graves and Bojan Velickovic met in a clash of unbeaten 170-pound fighters, the kind of fight usually tagged with cliches such as “somebody’s ‘0’ must go.” However, after three rounds of action, the judges didn’t see either man as the clear winner and the fight was declared a draw. The welterweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC 201 event at Philips Arena in Atlanta.

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UFC 201′s Michael Graves unsure any performance can satisfy ‘nitpicky’ self

BAD MMA News — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:27:28 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos ATLANTA – Michael Graves is a perfectionist. The UFC welterweight is unbeaten in his professional career and coming off a second-round submission win over Randy Brown at UFC on FOX 19, but still, he’s not satisfied. Graves (6-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) was relatively unenthusiastic about the way he beat Brown. He said he’s always searching for bigger and better, and he hopes to accomplish as much on Saturday when he faces Bojan Velickovic (14-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC 201. “A lot of guys win and get up and think they’re king of the world,” Graves told MMAjunkie. “Just because you win doesn’t mean there aren’t improvements to be made.

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