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UFC veterans in MMA action Nov. 22-24

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:41:55 +0000

This week, the UFC travels across the globe to the region of China. UFC Fight Night 248 takes place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, and features a bantamweight showdown between former UFC title holders Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo.

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Rizin FF 11 card finalized, including Rena, Horiguchi, Gomi, Guillard, Brandao and Cruickshank

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 21:46:49 +0000

The Rizin FF 11 fight card and bout order have been finalized for the Japanese promotion’s next event this month. A total of 10 fights are set for Rizin FF 11, which takes place July 29 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The event streams via online pay-per-view. In the main event, homegrown sensation Rena Kubota (7-1) takes on Kanna Asakura (12-2) in a three-round matchup in the women’s strawweight division.

UFC Fight Night 85 results: Leslie Smith outlasts tough Rin Nakai for decision win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 01:56:25 +0000

Leslie Smith, right, and Rin Nakai BRISBANE, Australia – Rin Nakai showed off a strong clinch game and an even stronger chin, but she wasn’t able to edge out Leslie Smith on the scorecards. The women’s bantamweight bout was part of today’s UFC Fight Night 85 preliminary card at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It aired on FOX Sports 1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Smith (8-6-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) scored early in Round 1 with a jab followed by an uppercut

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Rin Nakai vs. Leslie Smith, Ben Nguyen vs. Justin Scoggins set for UFC Fight Night 85

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 02:16:14 +0000

The UFC’s return to Australia next month has two more fights added to an already hefty lineup. Rin Nakai (16-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Leslie Smith (7-6-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC) will return from long layoffs for a women’s bantamweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 85. And flyweights Ben Nguyen (14-5 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and Justin Scoggins (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) will fight. UFC officials announced the new bouts today, giving the card 13 total fights, following an initial report in The Courier Mail in Australia. UFC Fight Night 85 takes place at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The event, which is expected to air on FOX Sports 1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass, takes place Sunday, March 20, in Australia but airs Saturday, March 19, in North America due to the time difference

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UFC Fight Night 52 results: Miesha Tate cruises, hands Rin Nakai her first loss

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 08:37:45 +0000

SAITAMA, Japan – Miesha Tate ‘s height advantage against Rin Nakai may have worked against her a bit. Nakai found some success at ducking under several of Tate’s punches and elbows to then look for takedowns. But it was Tate’s takedown defense that was on stage, and though Nakai (16-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) threatened with a couple submissions, Tate (15-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) mostly cruised to a unanimous decision win.

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Video: Watch UFC newcomer Rin Nakai’s May 2013 win over Brenda Gonzales

BAD MMA News — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:14:46 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos The UFC women’s bantamweight roster gets an intriguing new addition on Saturday with the promotional debut of Rin Nakai . Check out one of her recent fights. Back in May 2013 at Pancrase 247 in Japan, the undefeated fighter (and muscle-fetish video star and unique self-promoter) took on then-undefeated Brenda Gonzales. Check out the full fight above, courtesy of the UFC and Pacrase. And catch Nakai (16-0-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in action again on Saturday when she fights Miesha Tate (14-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 52. The event streams on UFC Fight Pass from Saitama Arena in Saitama, Japan

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Miesha Tate vs. Rin Nakai in the works for UFC Fight Night 52 in Japan

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 01:02:46 +0000

UFC women’s bantamweight contender Miesha Tate (14-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) will likely welcome Rin Nakai (16-0-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the UFC. The potential UFC Fight Night 52 matchup was first reported on Wednesday’s new edition of “UFC Tonight,” and MMAjunkie subsequently confirmed the promotion was targeting the contest. An official announcement is expected to be made shortly. UFC Fight Night 52 takes place Sept

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Women’s MMA Report: UFC books Rousey vs. Davis, Kaufman defeats Smith again

BAD MMA News — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 14:11:26 +0000

Undefeated UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey makes her next title defense on July 5 at “UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida” in Las Vegas. Rousey faces decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Alexis Davis in what will likely serve as the co-main event on the card. Officials announced the championship fight this past week. Rousey (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has reigned atop the 135-pound women’s division since she captured the Strikeforce women’s bantamweight title from rival Miesha Tate in March 2012

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Women’s MMA Report: UFC books Rousey vs. Davis, Kaufman defeats Smith again – MMA Junkie