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Azamat Bekoev vs. Ryan Loder heads to UFC Des Moines

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:21:04 +0000

Two rising middleweight prospects will collide hoping to further momentum from successful UFC debuts. Former LFA champion Azamat Bekoev (19-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will meet “The Ultimate Fighter 32” winner Ryan Loder (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a three-round middleweight bout May 3 at a UFC Fight Night event expected to take place in Des Moines, Iowa. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the matchup Wednesday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Bekoev, 29, had an explosive promotional debut in January when he knocked out Zach Reese in the first round at UFC 311 , in a fight he took on days’ notice.

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After dyslexia challenges during youth, ‘TUF 32′ winner Ryan Loder spreads message of hard work

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:38:04 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ryan Loder had a dream come true Saturday when he smashed Robert Valentin in a crucifix to become “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 32 middleweight winner. “Dream come true,” Loder told MMA Junkie and other reporters after his second-round TKO finish at UFC on ESPN 62 . “Since beginning of starting to fight, this was the goal. Now, I’m in the show and that’s what it’s about. It was a long journey through sports and wrestling for Loder (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), though a relatively short one to this point in MMA. Loder turned professional in October 2021, less than three years ago

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UFC on ESPN 62 results: Ryan Loder wins ‘TUF 32′ with inescapable crucifix vs. Robert Valentin

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:26:48 +0000

Ryan Loder exited UFC on ESPN 62 as “The Ultimate Fighter” when he upset Robert Valentin by TKO. The bout was the Season 32 middleweight final of “The Ultimate Fighter” and part of the main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Loder (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) picked up the stoppage when he trapped Valentin (10-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in a crucifix position and drilled him with elbows until referee Mark Smith stepped in at 1:49 of Round 2. RYAN LODER PINS ROBERT VALENTIN TO WIN THE #TUF32 MIDDLEWEIGHT FINAL #UFCVegas96 pic.twitter.com/MBChhwN5nd — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 25, 2024 Loder, 33, was a member of Team Shevchenko on the series and defeated Tom Theocharis and Omran Chaaban en route to the final. Loder is one of the wrestling coaches for Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Calif.

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Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ESPN 62

BAD MMA News — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:45:37 +0000

Ryan Loder and Robert Valentin meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 62 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for “The Ultimate Fighter 32” middleweight finale. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 1-4 UFC main cards, 2024: 70-61-3 Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin UFC on ESPN 62 preview Loder (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) picked up one stoppage in the TUF house, finishing Tom Theocharis by first-round submission. His semifinal bout was a decision win over Omran Chaaban. … Valentin (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) stopped both of his opponents during the TUF season.

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