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Former UFC contender Kevin Lee books bareknuckle MMA debut for Gamebred FC

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:07:33 +0000

It appears Kevin Lee ’s return to fighting will be a busy one. A former UFC lightweight contender and interim title challenger, Lee has booked a second fight for his return as he’s signed on for his bareknuckle MMA debut under the Gamebred FC banner – the fight promotion owned by Jorge Masvidal.

Former UFC contender Kevin Lee books bareknuckle MMA debut for Gamebred FC – MMA Junkie

Friendly outside the cage, CES MMA 45′s Saul Almeida and Pedro Gonzalez mean business inside it

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 18:03:46 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5538544956001 Filed under: AXS TV Fights , News , Videos Saul Almeida and Pedro Gonzalez have never fought before, but they’re not going into tonight’s CES MMA 45 as strangers, either. Years before they were scheduled to try to beat each other inside the cage, Almeida (19-8) and Gonzalez (12-5) trained together.

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Friendly outside the cage, CES MMA 45′s Saul Almeida and Pedro Gonzalez mean business inside it – MMA Junkie

Champ injured at DWCS 1; Almeida-Gonzalez set for CES MMA interim title fight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:27:31 +0000

After the champ suffered an injury in the recent “Dana White’s Contender Series: Week 1” headliner, CES MMA will soon crown an interim titleholder. On July 11, reigning titleholder Matt Bessette (22-8) headlined the recent UFC Fight Pass event and suffered a knockout loss to Kurt Holobaugh (18-4). He also injured his thumb in the fight and could be out of action for up to six months unless a doctor clears him early.

CES MMA 42 results: Chris Curtis rallies to defend title, calls out UFC’s Mike Perry

BAD MMA News — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 05:18:39 +0000

Filed under: AXS TV Fights , News Wilfredo Santiago Jr. had the CES MMA welterweight championship within his grasp on more than one occasion at CES MMA 42. Chris Curtis wouldn’t give up his belt easily, though, and rallied to defend his title by stoppage in tonight’s headliner. Curtis (15-5) said Santiago Jr. (7-4) hit him harder than any opponent previously in his career, but somehow he survived to get the stoppage at the 1:08 mark of Round 2 in the AXS TV-televised contest at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI

Saul Almeida wants to put early stop to ‘kill or die’ battle against Josh LaBerge at CES MMA 42

BAD MMA News — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:07:37 +0000

Saul Almeida has known some extremes throughout his career. Back in April of 2015, when a successful WSOF debut capped off a five-fight victorious streak, Almeida (18-7) was certainly at a high. And then, seven months later, Almeida experienced a first-round submission kick off the three-fight skid he carries into Friday’s CES MMA 42 matchup against Josh LaBerge (11-5). This is not uncharted territory for the 27-year-old, who saw a 13-1 start to his pro career snapped by a three-fight skid not so long ago. He got through it then. And, with two of his recent losses stemming from close split calls, he’s driven to do it once again now

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WSOF, Bellator vet Saul Almeida meets unbeaten Manny Bermudez at CES MMA 39

BAD MMA News — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:39:26 +0000

Next month’s CES MMA event has a new fight ticketed for the card featuring a WSOF and Bellator veteran. Saul Almeida (18-7) is set to meet unbeaten Manny Bermudez (7-0) in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 39, the promotion today announced. It will be a bout between two Massachusetts-based fighters in their home state. CES MMA 39 takes place Nov. 4 at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Mass. The main card airs on AXS TV

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WSOF 31′s Saul Almeida evaluates opponent Bruce Boyington’s chances: He’s screwed

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:39:31 +0000

Saul Almeida Saul Almeida knows all about his WSOF 31 opponent, Bruce Boyington . And if he’s being honest, Almeida doesn’t really like Boyington’s chances. “During this camp, I put emphasis on physical preparation, which is one of my strong points,” Almeida told MMAjunkie. “And I’m always sharpening my tools – standing and on the ground. I’m going to put a beating on my opponent.” Almeida (18-6) and Boyington (12-8) meet on the MMAjunkie-streamed prelims of today’s WSOF 31 event, which takes place at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The main card then follows on NBCSN.

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WSOF 24′s Saul Almeida credits move to Nova Uniao for turning career around

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:11:03 +0000

Saul Almeida Saul Almeida had some struggles in his MMA career not too long ago, but he may have stumbled upon the right formula. That formula, he said, had a lot to do with no longer training on his own, with just the help of his brother. Now, Almeida is training at Nova Uniao in Rio de Janeiro, where he’s teammates with the likes of Jose Aldo and Renan Barao – not too shabby heading into the biggest fight of his career.

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Lance Palmer to defend featherweight title at WSOF 26 on Dec. 18 in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:48:14 +0000

Lance Palmer WSOF will close its 2015 event schedule with an event on Dec. 18 in “Sin City” with the featherweight title on the line. WSOF 26 will take place in Las Vegas, promotion Vice President Ali Abdelaziz told MMAjunkie, but a venue for the card has not yet been finalized. Although details regarding WSOF 26 are still in the planning stages, Abdelaziz said the organization’s featherweight champion, Lance Palmer , is tentatively set to headline the card.

Lance Palmer to defend featherweight title at WSOF 26 on Dec. 18 in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie

WSOF exec: Champ Lance Palmer’s next opponent to be determined at WSOF 24

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:38:23 +0000

Saul Almeida WSOF featherweight champ Lance Palmer (10-1) is expected to seek the second successful defense of his belt in December, and according to WSOF officials, his opponent will likely be determined next Saturday night. According to WSOF Executive Vice President and matchmaker Ali Abdelaziz, a WSOF 24 featherweight matchup of Alexandre Almeida (16-5) vs. Saul Almeida (18-5) will see the winner granted a title shot. “As long as the winner of that fight is cleared to compete, they’ll get a title shot against Lance Palmer,” Abdelaziz told MMAjunkie. Featuring a No. 1 contender bout in the welterweight division with Jon Fitch vs.

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