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UFC Fight Pass therapy: 10 classic events to keep you entertained during the coronavirus shutdown

BAD MMA News — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:42:08 +0000

With the sporting world at a standstill, resources like UFC Fight Pass are proving essential for MMA fans looking to get their fix during the coronavirus lockdown. The UFC’s streaming platform’s colossal archive offers a huge range of events to sit back and enjoy. Love the old-school PRIDE shows

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Off Guard: Anthony Smith unsure of next assignment, hopes for eventual Jon Jones title rematch

BAD MMA News — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:22:39 +0000

One of the bonus success stories of fight week at UFC 245 was the Quintet Ultra event that took place this past Thursday night at the Red Rock Resort Casino in Las Vegas. It saw a host of stars from the UFC, Strikeforce, WEC and PRIDE go head-to-head in a light-hearted but highly-competitive team grappling competition on UFC Fight Pass. The event was eventually won by Team UFC, led by current UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith , and “Lionheart” sat down for an impromptu chat with MMA Junkie Radio’s “Gorgeous” George Garcia the following day to chat Quintet, media punditry and his hopes for his own fighting career. “I think this is going to age really well,” said Smith, as he reflected on his busman’s holiday at Quintet Ultra

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Cub Swanson tears ACL, meniscus in left knee during QUINTET Ultra card

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:30:47 +0000

Grappling matchups have become a popular way for mixed martial artists to stay in shape between fights, keep their competitive instincts sharp, stay in the public eye, and make some extra money while they’re at it. A big part of the appeal is that, on the whole, these competitions are safer than getting into an all-out fight.

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Chad Mendes thinks he can compete at MMA’s highest level, but insists he’s done

BAD MMA News — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:50:29 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Chad Mendes does not have the itch to return to MMA. Speaking at the Quintet Ultra media scrum, Mendes said while he still thinks he can compete at the highest level, he is happily retired.

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Quintet Ultra: Team PRIDE looking forward to post-match drinks to ‘bring back PRIDE the right way’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:52:05 +0000

LAS VEGAS – PRIDE never die. Thursday night at Quintet Ultra, five of PRIDE’s most notable veterans will compete against teams representing the UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce. The openweight elimination challenge takes place at Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas and streams on UFC Fight Pass

Quintet Ultra: Team PRIDE looking forward to post-match drinks to ‘bring back PRIDE the right way’ – MMA Junkie

In an ideal situation, Sean O’Malley hopes he can return by end of January

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:52:03 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Sean O’Malley has been forced to sit on the sidelines with little clarification. O’Malley (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) initially tested positive for traces of ostarine found in his system in October 2018 and was forced to withdraw from his UFC 229 scheduled bout vs. Jose Quinonez

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Anthony Johnson’s UFC comeback update: ‘We’ve got to make sure everything lines up right’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:09:45 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Anthony Johnson wants to make sure he doesn’t rush his comeback. It’s been almost four months since former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Johnson announced he will be returning to competition at heavyweight. But he not yet entered the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) drug testing pool.

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