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UFC Fight Night 84 results: Makwan Amirkhani bests rival Mike Wilkinson

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 21:45:24 +0000

Makwan Amirkhani LONDON – For a brief moment, it looked as though two rounds of athletic guard passes and dominant top control had exhausted Makwan Amirkhani against Brit Mike Wilkinson . But even when Wilkinson (9-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) had the chance to turn things around in the third frame, Amirkhani (13-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) dug deep and used his superior grappling to reassert control and take him a decision.

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UFC’s Makwan Amirkhani says Mike Wilkinson ‘an easy opponent’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:45:32 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos LONDON – It’s hard enough to get the even-tempered Makwan Amirkhani fired up before a fight. Throw in an opponent who doesn’t exactly worry him, and it’s essentially impossible. Amirkhani (12-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) meets fellow featherweight Mike Wilkinson (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 84, and prior to the UFC Fight Pass-streamed event, he said it’s simply another matchup. The 27-year-old, now known as “Mr. Finland,” suggested he’ll easily move to 3-0 when taking on Englishman Wilkinson, who’s jousted with Amirkhani on social media and through the media

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Michael Bisping vs. Gegard Mousasi set for UFC Fight Night 83 in London

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:42:18 +0000

Michael Bisping UFC officials today announced the first three scheduled bouts for February’s UFC Fight Night 83 event in London, including a middleweight matchup of Michael Bisping (27-7 MMA, 17-7 UFC) vs. Gegard Mousasi (37-6-2 MMA, 4-3 UFC). Additional bouts include featherweights Makwan Amirkhani (12-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) vs

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Mike Wilkinson on Makwan Amirkhani’s callout: You’re ‘not on my level’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 21:57:58 +0000

Mike Wilkinson Makwan Amirkhani minced no words when he called for a future matchup with fellow UFC featherweight Mike Wilkinson . After Wilkinson (12-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) knocked out one of Amirkhani’s (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) teammates and training partners in his most recent outing, “Mr. Finland” made it clear to MMAjunkie he wants revenge , ideally at the UFC’s scheduled event in London on Feb. 27, which is likely to be UFC Fight Night 83 .

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Mike Wilkinson announces injury, withdraws from next week’s UFC Fight Night 69

BAD MMA News — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:12:25 +0000

Mike Wilkinson Next week’s UFC Fight Night 69 event in Germany has lost one of its preliminary-card fighters. Mike Wilkinson (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) today announced a shoulder injury has forced him out of a planned featherweight bout with Alan Omer (18-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Wilkinson said he disclosed his shoulder and is awaiting his MRI results to know the extent of the damage. However, he’s already ruled himself out of the event (via Twitter ): Sorry everyone,I'll be back ASAP pic.twitter.com/EKJMVIswyT — Mike Wilkinson (@M_WilkinsonMMA) June 12, 2015 UFC Fight Night 69 takes place June 20 at O2 World Berlin in Germany’s capital city

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Alan Omer vs. Mike Wilkinson added to UFC Fight Night 69 in Germany

BAD MMA News — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:04:59 +0000

Mike Wilkinson A featherweight bout between Alan Omer (18-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Mike Wilkinson (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night 69 in Germany. UFC officials today announced the bout. UFC Fight Night 69 takes place June 20 at O2 World Berlin in Germany’s capital city. The entire event streams on UFC Fight Pass.

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The three stars of ‘UFC Fight Night 53: Nelson vs. Story’ in Stockholm

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:36:32 +0000

The UFC is staging more than 40 events in 2014 with hundreds of fighters going in and out of the octagon. There’s only a brief window of opportunity to make a lasting impression on fans, and some do it better than others. UFC Fight Night 53 took place Saturday and streamed on UFC Fight Pass from Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, and of the 22 competitors to compete on the UFC’s first event of the year in Sweden, three turned in performances that stood out from the rest.

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Joe Silva’s Shoes: What next for UFC Fight Night 53’s winners?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:32:05 +0000

Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe played host to UFC Fight Night 53, an event that saw three upsets occur over the span of four main-card bouts. He may not have been the biggest betting underdog of the bunch, but perhaps the most surprising of all the upsets came in the main event when Rick Story (18-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) outworked Gunnar Nelson (13-1-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) over five rounds for a split-decision victory. Max Holloway (11-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was the only favorite who took care of business when he picked up a first-round knockout for his fourth consecutive UFC victory. Prior to Holloway’s performance, Jan Blachowicz (18-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Mike Wilkinson (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) also scored first-round finishes. After every event, fans wonder whom the winners will be matched up with next

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UFC Fight Night 53 bonuses: Siver and Rosa earn $50,000 ‘FOTN’ awards

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 22:44:47 +0000

STOCKHOLM – Max Holloway , Mike Wilkinson , Dennis Siver and Charles Rosa each earned $50,000 bonuses for their performances today at UFC Fight Night 53. Holloway and Wilkinson took home “Performance of the Night” awards, and Siver and Rosa picked up “Fight of the Night” bonuses. MMAjunkie learned of the winners at the post-event press conference. UFC Fight Night 53 took place at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm and streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Holloway and Wilkinson both picked up some big knockout wins

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UFC Fight Night 53 results: Mike Wilkinson shocks Niklas Backstrom with 79-second KO

BAD MMA News — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 19:35:24 +0000

STOCKHOLM – Niklas Backstrom (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) might have started the fight with his characteristic swagger, but he ended it flat on his back with his eyes staring blankly up at the ceiling. Mike Wilkinson (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) shocked the local favorite with a one-punch knockout at the 1:19 mark of the first round. The featherweight bout kicked off today’s UFC Fight Night 53 main card. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass from Ericsson Globe in Stockholm.

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