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Raphael Pessoa accepts 2-year suspension for prohibited substance use, evasion of collection

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 May 2021 17:45:48 +0000

Four positive drug tests and two testing evasions have led to the second career drug-testing sanction of UFC heavyweight Raphael Pessoa . On Monday, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Pessoa (10-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) has been suspended for two years as a result of four separate positive tests for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and its metabolites chlorothiazide and 4-amino-6-chloro-1,3-benzenedisulfonamide (ACB).

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Callout Collection: Who UFC on ABC 1 winners want next – and how likely they’ll get them

BAD MMA News — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:08:41 +0000

Earning wins in the UFC is certainly no easy task, but what comes next is often even more important: the post-fight callout. So after Saturday’s UFC on ABC 1 event in Abu Dhabi, who took advantage of their time on the mic? See below for this week’s Callout Collection – and just how realistic each one is.

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UFC’s Raphael Pessoa accepts 1-year USADA ban stemming from March test after fighting in July

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:19:11 +0000

UFC heavyweoght Raphael Pessoa will have to wait until the spring of 2021 for a return to the octagon. Pessoa accepted a one-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy.

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MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for July: Rizin FF champ shines in his UFC debut

BAD MMA News — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:40:11 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from July 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award for July. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Davey Grant def. Martin Day at UFC 251 Davey Grant ’s (11-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) second fight in 25 months ended in spectacular style when he knocked out Martin Day (8-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) in devastating fashion.

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Justin Tafa off July 25 UFC ‘Fight Island’ event; Tanner Boser expected to face Raphael Pessoa

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:58:15 +0000

Tanner Boser is wasting no time in returning to the cage. With Justin Tafa out, Canada’s Boser is expected to step in against Raphael Pessoa on 10 days’ notice on the UFC’s July 25 card. The event takes place on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, also known as “Fight Island.” No reason for Tafa’s departure is known at this time. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the targeted booking on Wednesday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Boser (18-6-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) turned heads in his most recent outing on June 27 against former PFL heavyweight champion Phillipe Lins. In 2:41, Boser flat-lined Lins, winning in the first round by vicious knockout .

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Justin Tafa books third UFC bout, meets Raphael Pessoa on ‘Fight Island’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:30:38 +0000

Heavyweights are headed to “Fight Island.” Justin Tafa and Raphael Pessoa will fight as part of the UFC’s upcoming event on July 25 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – also known as “Fight Island.” The event will be the fourth of four cards the promotion is holding in 14 days at the same location. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie on Thursday following an initial report from MMA DNA . The person asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement

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Muslim Salikhov vs. Laureano Staropoli among three fights added to UFC on ESPN+ 20 in Singapore

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:24:13 +0000

The UFC’s October return event to Singapore is filling up. Three more fights have been added to UFC on ESPN+ 20, which takes place Oct. 26 at Singapore Indoor Stadium. The event streams on ESPN+.

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UFC on ESPN+ 14 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Uruguay

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:23:30 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For five athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 14 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay. * * * * * Kazula Vargas Kazula Vargas Division: Lightweight Result: Alex da Silva def. Kazula Vargas via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 20-27) Record: Kazula Vargas (11-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Grade: D- Hailing from Mexico, Kazula Vargas showed the type of aggression and intensity you’d expect from the country’s long line of fighters

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Ciryl Gane vs. Raphael Pessoa at UFC on ESPN+ 14: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:55:21 +0000

Check out the best photos from Ciryl Gane ’s submission win over Raphael Pessoa at UFC on ESPN+ 14 at Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photos by Jason Silva, USA TODAY Sports)

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Get to know Raphael Pessoa ahead of UFC on ESPN+ 14

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:29:33 +0000

Undefeated Raphael Pessoa will look to take out a highly touted prospect come Aug. 10. Pessoa (9-0 MMA) takes on France’s Ciryl Gane (3-0 MMA), one of Francis Ngannou’s training partners, in a heavyweight bout at UFC on ESPN+ 14 in Uruguay.

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