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UFC on ABC 2: Nina Ansaroff sees ‘super tough’ Mackenzie Dern as another opportunity to enter title contention

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:26:46 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Despite a lengthy layoff, Nina Ansaroff said she is looking to pick up right where she left off. Ansaroff (10-6 MMA, 4-3 UFC) will return for the first time since June 2019 when she faces Mackenzie Dern (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) on Saturday’s UFC on ABC 2 card, which takes place at the UFC Apex. In her most recent outing at UFC 238, Ansaroff dropped a unanimous decision to rising star Tatiana Suarez. Later that year, she announced that she’d be taking some time off to welcome a baby girl with her wife, UFC dual-champ Amanda Nunes, and after giving birth in September, Ansaroff will return just six months later to take on the streaking Dern. “Mackenzie is a super tough girl,” Ansaroff told MMA Junkie at Wednesday’s UFC on ABC 2 media session at the UFC Apex. “She came back right after having her baby, as well.

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MacKenzie Dern aims to kick off 2021 UFC title run with finish of Nina Ansaroff

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:12:06 +0000

Mackenzie Dern is ready to make a UFC title run in 2021. Dern meets Nina Ansaroff on Saturday’s UFC on ABC 2 main card looking to enter the upper echelon of the strawweight division. The opportunity to enter the top five came after Dern notched three consecutive wins, most recently a unanimous decision over former Invicta FC 115-pound champion Virna Jandiroba last December at UFC 256. In October 2019, Dern returned just four months after giving birth to her daughter and lost for the first time in her professional career against Amanda Ribas. However, the loss forced Dern to make some changes, including the addition of boxing coach Jason Parillo, which has helped her improve her striking. Like Dern, Ansaroff also is making a relatively quick return after recently giving birth to her first child

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Mackenzie Dern, Nina Ansaroff agree to UFC fight on April 10

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:23:28 +0000

Nina Ansaroff ’s return to the UFC isn’t too far off, and she’ll immediately face a ranked opponent after a long layoff. On Monday, two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie that Ansaroff and Mackenzie Dern have verbally agreed to an April 10 fight after UFC broadcast partner ESPN reported that “both sides like it.” The two people requested anonymity because the UFC has yet to make an announcement regarding the fight or the event. Ansaroff (10-6 MMA, 4-3 UFC), No. 7 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie strawweight rankings, will be fighting for the first time since giving birth to her first baby in September with wife and UFC dual champion Amanda Nunes. Prior to her pregnancy, Ansaroff’s last fight was on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238, where she lost a unanimous decision to Tatiana Suarez.

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Video: A pregnant Nina Ansaroff hits mitts with Amanda Nunes, and it’s great to watch

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:07:14 +0000

Nina Ansaroff is pregnant. In fact, at this point, you could even say she’s very pregnant, complete with baby bump and all. Is that stopping her from staying sharp as a fighter? Nope. Check out this video of Ansaroff hitting mitts with wife and UFC two-division champion Amanda Nunes ( via Twitter ): @NinaAnsaroff getting ready for delivery the baby Na preparação para o parto.

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UFC champ Amanda Nunes announces forthcoming baby with partner Nina Ansaroff

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:50:47 +0000

Nina Ansaroff is pregnant and the UFC strawweight, along with her partner, dual-champ Amanda Nunes , are expecting their first child later this year. Nunes, who holds the UFC women’s featherweight and bantamweight titles, took to social media Thursday and announced the expected September arrival of a baby girl, Raegan Ann Nunes. “I wanna tell every single person on this planet that,” Nunes wrote on Instagram .

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Daily Debate results: Which UFC 238 fight most likely produced a No. 1 contender?

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:21:19 +0000

Gallery Tony Ferguson def. Donald Cerrone at UFC 238: Best photos UFC 238 was stacked from top to bottom with fans and analysts alike calling it the best show of the year so far, at least on paper. There were two title fights atop the bill this past Saturday at United Center in Chicago, and there was no shortage of fights that could have been deemed No. 1 contender bouts, as well. Leading that pack was a lightweight fight between Tony Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 15-1 UFC) and Donald Cerrone (36-12 MMA, 23-9 UFC), which Ferguson won by TKO after two rounds when doctors stopped the fight because Cerrone couldn’t see out of his right eye. Related Tony Ferguson: If Dustin Poirier can't, Khabib Nurmagomedov needs ass whooping from me UFC 238 bonuses: Tony Ferguson, 'Cowboy' Cerrone get a clear 'Fight of Night' winner Donald Cerrone admits blowing nose during Tony Ferguson fight was mistake, apologizes Also on the show, Tatiana Suarez (8-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) took a unanimous decision from Nina Ansaroff (10-6 MMA, 4-3 UFC) in a key women’s strawweight bout; Aljamain Sterling (18-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) outworked Pedro Munhoz (18-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) for a decision at bantamweight; and Katlyn Chookagian (12-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) opened the card with a win over Joanne Calderwood (13-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) at women’s flyweight.

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UFC 238: Tatiana Suarez thinks she has 115 title shot edge over Michelle Waterson

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 21:56:31 +0000

CHICAGO – Tatiana Suarez beat Nina Ansaroff with a unanimous decision Saturday night on the preliminary card at UFC 238 in Chicago. Take a look inside the fight with Suarez, the Season 23 winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” who now wants a title shot in the women’s strawweight division. Result: Tatiana Suarez def. Nina Ansaroff via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Updated records: Suarez (8-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC), Ansaroff (10-6 MMA, 4-3 UFC) Key stat: Suarez stayed unbeaten, but had to go the distance for the second straight fight.

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UFC 238 results: Tatiana Suarez tested but outpoints Nina Ansaroff

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 02:36:52 +0000

Tatiana Suarez ended Nina Ansaroff ’s impressive win streak and extended her own unbeaten streak with another wrestling clinic. But Ansaroff (10-6 MMA, 4-3 UFC) didn’t make it easy, hurting the grappling standout late in the fight before judges gave Suarez (8-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) the decision Saturday night. The final scorecards were 29-28 across the board, which reflected the shift in momentum as the fight wound toward its conclusion. After spending much of the first and second round on the canvas, Ansaroff found her sprawl and forced Suarez to stand.

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UFC 238: Nina Ansaroff refused to duck Tatiana Suarez en route to title shot

BAD MMA News — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:01:09 +0000

CHICAGO – Nina Ansaroff has her goal set at the UFC strawweight championship. To complete the resume for a title shot, though, she said beating Tatiana Suarez was a requirement. Ansaroff (10-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) hasn’t had the easy road to the potential title eliminator, which takes place Saturday at UFC 238, and said she didn’t want to start now. The unbeaten Suarez (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is the most threatening figure at 115 pounds currently, she said, so pulling off the win would be a monumental accomplishment.

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UFC 238 prelims pre-event facts: Angela Hill first to three UFC fights this year

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:36:04 +0000

The UFC has a history of bringing strong fight cards to Chicago, and it’s no different with UFC 238, which takes place Saturday at United Center with a main card that airs on pay-per-view following a strong preliminary lineup on ESPN and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass. The prelims alone feature two former UFC title challengers and a handful of ranked contenders across multiple divisions. There’s no shortage of talent scheduled. For more, check below for 45 pre-fight facts about the UFC 238 preliminary card. * * * * Featured ESPN prelim Tatiana Suarez ’s (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) four-fight UFC winning streak in strawweight competition is tied with Ansaroff and Jessica Andrade for the longest active streak in the division

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