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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2738 with Jimmy Smith, Robert Watley, Angel Natal

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:48:24 +0000

Stream or download Thursday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Jimmy Smith, Robert Watley and Angel Natal. Smith will be working the FOX Sports desk this weekend for UFC 227 coverage.

As Thiago Tavares plans appeal of bizarre PFL 2 loss, longtime manager calls for Illinois rule change

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 19:58:58 +0000

This past Thursday’s PFL 2 event in Chicago featured one of the most bizarre finishes in recent memory, but one the Illinois State Athletic Commission insists was ruled correctly. Longtime MMA manager Alex Davis believes that needs to change. The contest in question saw featherweights Robert Watley (11-1) and Thiago Tavares (22-8-1) clash in each of their first regular season contest for the PFL’s inaugural season.

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After bizarre PFL 2 win, Robert Watley discusses post-fight chat with Thiago Tavares

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:05:17 +0000

CHICAGO – It wasn’t the way Robert Watley wanted to claim a victory, but hey, a win’s a win. That’s the mentality Watley (11-1) had to take following a bizarre win over longtime UFC fighter and fellow lightweight Thiago Taveres (22-8-1) at today’s PFL 2 event. The preliminary-card bout, which streamed on Facebook prior to the NSBCN-televised main card at Chicago Theatre, was halted early in the second round after Tavares took a painful blow to the groin. The seven-time UFC fight-night bonus winner tried to get his feet on multiple occasions – only to collapse back to the canvas in pain (via Twitter ): Normal sports stuff #PFL2 pic.twitter.com/1YSvHP8FOv — caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 21, 2018 Because the blow was deemed accidental – and because Tavares couldn’t continue in the allotted five-minute recovery period – Watley was declared the victor via bizarre TKO. “I have to really apologize to Thiago,” Watley told MMAjunkie after the fight.

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Watch MMAjunkie Radio here (1 p.m. ET) with Brad Katona, Robert Watley, Josh Copeland, Austin Springer

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:45:47 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Brad Katona , Robert Watley , Josh Copeland , and Austin Springer .

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Why champ Robert Watley declined UFC offer for tonight’s LFA 34 title fight with Brandon Jenkins

BAD MMA News — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:16:57 +0000

Often, LFA headliners view their title conquest or defenses as gateways to the UFC octagon. But getting that UFC call is not the end-all of LFA lightweight champion Robert Watley ’s existence. Sure, that’s easier said than done, but Watley (9-1) has backed that up – twice, even. Looking to defend his title for a second time when he returns tonight against Brandon Jenkins (10-4), Watley said he’s received short-notice calls to step in against two different octagon opponents. In his most recent camp, it was Mike Perry. This time, he said, it was Beneil Dariush.

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LFA 27 highlights: Ryan Spann brings the power with a fight-ending right

BAD MMA News — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:32:37 +0000

Filed under: AXS TV Fights , News , Videos Friday’s LFA 27 fight card concluded with three straight knockout stoppages. Check out the highlights. In the headliner, which aired on AXS TV from Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Okla., Robert Watley (9-1) notched the first defense of his lightweight belt after stopping challenger Daryl Wilson (7-2) with third-round ground and pound . Related LFA 27 results: Watley grinds out Wilson to retain, Spann picks up quick win In the co-headliner, Ryan Spann (12-5) dazed fellow light heavyweight Myron Dennis (15-7) with a big right hand, which set up the first-round stoppage. Also on the card, lightweight Alex Hernandez (8-1) made a successful promotional debut with a dominant performance over Derrick Adkins (10-5) that resulted in a third-round TKO win. Check out all of the finishes above

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Champ Robert Watley on life after the belt Daryl Wilson trying to take at LFA 27

BAD MMA News — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 22:38:42 +0000

Filed under: AXS TV Fights , News , Videos Life, Robert Watley will tell you, hasn’t changed much since he became an LFA titleholder “It’s a cool milestone,” Watley told AXS TV’s Phoenix Carnevale. “But it isn’t who I am. It’s just part of what it is that I do.” Even after a unanimous decision over Thiago Moises at June’s LFA 17 brought him the promotion’s lightweight belt, Watley remained “just Rob.” But there have been a few things here and there

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LFA 17 results: Robert Watley masterful in win vs. Thiago Moises for inaugural lightweight title

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:35:58 +0000

Robert Watley smiled before every round started. He was that comfortable.

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LFA 17 live and official results

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:10:29 +0000

A new champion will be crowned tonight at LFA 17 as Thiago Moises takes on Robert Watley for the inaugural lightweight title. LFA 17 takes place tonight at Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, N.C., and airs live on AXS TV, beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

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LFA 17/AXS TV Fights video: Thiago Moises, Robert Watley break down inaugural lightweight title fight

BAD MMA News — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:18:27 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5515204061001 Filed under: AXS TV Fights , Featured Videos , News , Videos LFA’s inaugural lightweight title will be on the line tonight when the promotion heads to North Carolina. In the LFA 17 main event, which takes place at Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, N.C., with a main card airs on AXS TV, Thiago Moises (9-1), RFA’s final lightweight champion before its merger with Legacy FC to form the LFA, takes on Robert Watley (7-1). Ahead of the fight, AXS TV’s Phoenix Carnevale caught up with Moises and Watley to talk about their headliner – and the hardware that is up for grabs to the winner. Check out the video above to hear from them ahead of the title fight.

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