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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (March 3-9)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:13:56 +0000

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC and PFL

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UFC 315 adds Modestas Bukauskas vs. Ion Cutelaba to Montreal lineup

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:40:29 +0000

Some light heavyweight firepower will be on display when the UFC returns to Canada this spring. The promotion Monday announced a new 205-pound matchup for UFC 315 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+), which is set for Bell Centre in Montreal on May 10. Modestas Bukauskas (17-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) vs. Ion Cutelaba (19-10-1 MMA, 8-9-1 UFC) has been added to the lineup, which is headlined by a pair of title fights. The bout’s placement on the card was not revealed. Cutelaba is coming off a first-round upset of Ibo ASlan at UFC Fight Night 252

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Modestas Bukauskas def. Rafael Cerqueira at UFC Seattle: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:19:35 +0000

Check out the best photos from Modestas Bukauskas ’ first-round knockout win over Rafael Cerqueira at UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Photos by Steven Bisig-Imagn Images; via UFC; MMA Junkie) rafael-cerqueira-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed modestas-bukauskas-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed rafael-cerqueira-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed modestas-bukauskas-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed modestas-bukauskas-vs-rafael-cerqueira-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in-faceoff Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Bukauskas vs Cerqueira Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in the light heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Bukauskas vs Cerqueira Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in the light heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Bukauskas vs Cerqueira Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in the light heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Seattle – Bukauskas vs Cerqueira Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Modestas Bukauskas (red gloves) fights Rafael Cerqueira (blue gloves) in the light heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena

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UFC Fight Night 252 video: Modestas Bukauskas kicks off Seattle event with TKO – and a backflip

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:19:34 +0000

Modestas Bukauskas kicked off UFC Fight Night 252 with a bang Saturday when he made quick work of Rafael Cerqueira in the prelim card opener in Seattle. At Climate Pledge Arena, Bukauskas (17-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) swarmed and finished Rafael Cerquiera (11-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) for a stoppage at 2:12 of Round 1. Related Modestas Bukauskas def. Rafael Cerqueira at UFC Seattle: Best photos Not only did Bukauskas nail the performance – he perfectly landed the celebratory backflip. Starting the night off with a BANG @BalticGladiator gets the first round KO at #UFCSeattle ! pic.twitter.com/6YHHY5VwqV — UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025 With the win, Bukauskas moves to 4-1 since his return to the UFC after being cut in 2021. His lone loss came to Vitor Petrino and he is now on a two-fight winning streak.

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Modestas Bukauskas likes the submission win at UFC 304, but loves he got to take his time

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:40:23 +0000

MANCHESTER, England – Modestas Bukauskas beat Marcin Prachnio with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 304 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Take a look inside the fight with Bukauskas, a former Cage Warriors light heavyweight champion who now has won five of his past six. Modestas Bukauskas def

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Modestas Bukauskas def. Marcin Prachnio at UFC 304: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 02:45:59 +0000

marcin-prachnio-ufc-304-official-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed modestas-bukauskas-ufc-304-official-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Modestas Bukauskas vs. Marcin Prachnio, UFC 304 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed UFC 304: Edwards v Muhammad 2 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania knees Marcin Prachnio of Poland in a… MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania knees Marcin Prachnio of Poland in a light heavyweight bout during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live on July 27, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed UFC 304: Edwards v Muhammad 2 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania knees Marcin Prachnio of Poland in a… MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania knees Marcin Prachnio of Poland in a light heavyweight bout during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live on July 27, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed UFC 304: Edwards v Muhammad 2 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania tries to submit Marcin Prachnio of Poland… MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania tries to submit Marcin Prachnio of Poland in a light heavyweight bout during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live on July 27, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Modestas Bukauskas def. Marcin Prachnio, UFC 304 1 (UFC) Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed UFC 304: Edwards v Muhammad 2 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania celebrates after his victory against Marcin Prachnio… MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: Modestas Bukauskas of Lithuania celebrates after his victory against Marcin Prachnio of Poland in a light heavyweight bout during the UFC 304 event at Co-op Live on July 27, 2024 in Manchester, England

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UFC 304 video: Modestas Bukauskas resorts to ground game to finish game Marcin Prachnio

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:15:56 +0000

MANCHESTER, England – Modestas Bukauskas had to utilize his full arsenal to take out Marcin Prachnio at UFC 304. After a slugfest for two rounds, Bukauskas (16-6 MMA, 4-4 UFC) was able to take Prachnio (17-8 MMA, 4-6 UFC) down and submit him with an arm-triangle choke at the 3:12 mark of Round 3 Saturday at Co-op Live.

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UFC 304 lineup in Manchester grows to 13 fights with addition of Conor McGregor teammate

BAD MMA News — Sat, 25 May 2024 21:25:53 +0000

The lineup is nearly complete for UFC 304 , which marks the promotion’s return to Manchester, England, after nearly eight years. With two championship fights at the top of the bill in Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title and Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes for the interim heavyweight strap, the undercard for the July 27 event at Co-op Live (pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+ ) is fulling out. There are now 13 matchups set after UFC officials announced a pair of prelims: Modestas Bukauskas (15-6 MMA, 3-4 UFC) vs. Marcin Prachnio (17-7 MMA, 4-5 UFC) in the light heavyweight division, as well as Conor McGregor teammate Kiefer Crosbie (10-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs

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UFC Sao Paulo video: Vitor Petrino one-hit quits Modestas Bukauskas for brutal KO win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:04:11 +0000

Vitor Petrino has a knack for the knockout and he displayed that once again Saturday in his native Brazil. In a light heavyweight bout on the UFC Fight Night 231 prelims, Petrino (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) one-punched former Cage Warriors champion Modestas Bukauskas (15-6 MMA, 3-4 UFC) to win by knockout at 1:03 of Round 2.

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Vitor Petrino def. Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Fight Night 231: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 01:04:10 +0000

Check out the best photos from Vitor Petrino ’s second-round knockout win over Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Fight Night 231 at Ginasio Do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo. (Photos by Jason da Silva, USA TODAY Sports) Modestas Bukauskas UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Modestas Bukauskas UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Modestas Bukauskas UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Vitor Petrino UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Vitor Petrino UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed Vitor Petrino UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins UFC Fight Night 231 Ceremonial Weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Sao Paulo-Petrino vs Bukauskas Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) prepares to fight Modestas Bukauskas (not… Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) prepares to fight Modestas Bukauskas (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Ibirapuera Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Sao Paulo-Petrino vs Bukauskas Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) prepares to fight Modestas Bukauskas (not… Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) prepares to fight Modestas Bukauskas (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Ibirapuera Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Sao Paulo-Petrino vs Bukauskas Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) fights Modestas Bukauskas (blue gloves) during… Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) fights Modestas Bukauskas (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ibirapuera Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Sao Paulo-Petrino vs Bukauskas Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) fights Modestas Bukauskas (blue gloves) during… Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) fights Modestas Bukauskas (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ibirapuera Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/feed MMA: UFC Fight Night – Sao Paulo-Petrino vs Bukauskas Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) fights Modestas Bukauskas (blue gloves) during… Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (red gloves) fights Modestas Bukauskas (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ibirapuera Arena.