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UFC parts ways with Luke Sanders, four other fighters

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 May 2021 23:49:07 +0000

Luke Sanders and four others are the latest fighters to part ways with the UFC. Multiple people with knowledge of the situation recently confirmed to MMA Junkie the roster moves after TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter and Sherdog’s Tom Feely noted that the fighters were missing from the promotion’s online fan-ranking eligibility. The people who confirmed the roster moves asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Check out the recent UFC departures below. The roster moves, unless explicitly noted, are not necessarily a “cut.” The UFC may have elected not to re-sign certain fighters who were at the end of their promotional deals.

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UFC Fight Night: Ray Rodriguez vs. Rani Yahya set for UFC’s March 13 card

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:42:38 +0000

A bantamweight clash between Ray Rodriguez and Rani Yahya is the latest addition to the UFC Fight Night card on March 13. The event, which is set to be headlined by a welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev, does not yet have a confirmed venue or host city. Rodriguez (16-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) first announced the matchup via his Instagram account, with Yaha subsequently confirming the bout via his Instagram story. Rodriguez was originally set to face Irwin Rivera at the event, but after Rivera was arrested on attempted murder charges , the bout was removed from the card. But now “The Judge” faces a new opponent, and will attempt to get back to winning ways following his submission loss to Brian Kelleher on his octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 176 last September.

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Irwin Rivera vs. Ray Rodriguez booked for UFC Fight Night on March 13

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:32:02 +0000

A pair of bantamweights will look to rebound on March 13. Irwin Rivera will face Ray Rodriguez in an event that does not currently have a confirmed location or venue. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking Tuesday but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. After picking up his first octagon win over Ali AlQaisi, former Titan FC bantamweight champion Rivera (10-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) was edged out by Andre Ewell at UFC on ESPN+ 36 in September. Contender Series veteran Rodriguez (16-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) fell short in his promotional debut, when he was quickly submitted by Brian Kelleher at UFC on ESPN+ 34 in September.

Irwin Rivera vs. Ray Rodriguez booked for UFC Fight Night on March 13 – MMA Junkie

UFC on ESPN+ 34 rookie report: Grading the lone newcomer in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:48:42 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For one athlete, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 34 event marked that special moment in his career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression he made on the sport’s biggest stage from UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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UFC on ESPN+ 34 backup Ray Rodriguez to fight Brian Kelleher after Kevin Natividad removed

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 19:24:45 +0000

Will the third time be the charm for Brian Kelleher ? Hours before his UFC on ESPN+ 34 fight, Kelleher (21-11 MMA, 5-4 UFC), has encountered his third opponent change in the past two weeks. With Kevin Natividad being removed from the matchup for undisclosed reasons, Kelleher will now take on Dana White’s Contender Series alumnus Ray Rodriguez at featherweight. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the switch up Saturday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement

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DWCS 24 results: Three contracts awarded, one developmental deal issued

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:17:51 +0000

Gallery Dana White’s Contender Series 24: Best photos view 33 images LAS VEGAS – Dana White’s Contender Series returned Tuesday night, and MMA Junkie was onsite to provide full coverage. Check out below for recaps of the five fights of DWCS 24, which saw three fighters earn UFC contracts –Brok Weaver, Sarah Alpar and Tony Gravely – and a developmental deal for William Knight. * * * * In a battle of undefeated light heavyweights, it was William Knight (5-0) who was able to dig deep and score a comeback stoppage over a dangerous Herdem Alacabek (5-1). The bout served as the featured contest of Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series 24 event from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas

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Dana White’s Contender Series 24 weigh-in results, photos, video

BAD MMA News — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:55:38 +0000

Gallery Photos: Dana White’s Contender Series 24 official weigh-ins view 15 images Dana White’s Contender Series 24 takes place Tuesday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and the 10 fighters involved hit the scale Monday to make their fights official. All 10 athletes made weight without issue, and this week’s proceedings featured fighter faceoffs, as well. Featuring fighters vying for an opportunity to earn a UFC deal, Dana White’s Contender Series 24 streams live on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

LFA 52 video highlights: Chris Gutierrez halts Ray Rodriguez with first career submission

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 16:59:41 +0000

https://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5851175229001 In a matchup of bantamweights trying to garner some attention from the big shows, Chris Gutierrez was the one to turn heads with a first-round stoppage of Ray Rodriguez in the LFA 52 main event. Gutierrez (12-3) made good on his first LFA headliner when he snapped Rodriguez’s (13-5) eight-fight winning streak with a submission victory in the opening round courtesy of a rear-naked choke. LFA 52 took place from Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas.

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Ray Rodriguez, Chris Gutierrez preview LFA 52 main event with Phoenix Carnevale

BAD MMA News — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:19:26 +0000

A pair of bantamweight prospects from the “Lone Star State” headline LFA’s return to Texas tonight. Ray Rodriguez (13-4) is set to meet Chris Gutierrez (11-2-1) in the LFA 52 main event.

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Want to be a better MMA fighter? LFA 6 headliner Ray Rodriguez says try fencing

BAD MMA News — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:31:04 +0000

LFA featherweight Ray Rodriguez is a senior in college studying kinesiology. So he knows a lot about movement. Now that he’s got most of his degree requirements out of the way, he’s moving a lot while he checks off his remaining classes. When he spoke to MMAjunkie Radio, he was on his way to a fencing class. “It works,” said Rodriguez (11-4), who tonight meets Rivaldo Junior (15-6-2) in the headliner of LFA 6 at Cowboy Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas. “It’s basically like a jab.

Want to be a better MMA fighter? LFA 6 headliner Ray Rodriguez says try fencing – MMA Junkie