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MMA Junkie’s 2020 ‘Upset of the Year’: Shana Dobson has biggest UFC underdog win in five years

BAD MMA News — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 02:30:58 +0000

Shana Dobson showed plenty of potential since appearing on Season 26 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” But she had never quite put things together the way she wanted, going on a three-fight losing skid from 2018-20. That’s why she found herself a prohibitive underdog at the sports books going into her UFC on ESPN 15 flyweight bout with the highly touted Mariya Agapova. Dobson (4-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) entered the matchup a +800 underdog. Dobson, though, wasn’t fazed by the numbers

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MMA Junkie’s 2020 ‘Gym of the Year’: Elevation Fight Team enjoys notable success in COVID-hit year

BAD MMA News — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:34:27 +0000

The coronavirus pandemic, and its resulting restrictions, hit gym owners and teams hard in 2020. But, despite the challenges arriving from the onset of COVIF-19, MMA’s elite gyms still managed to help fine-tune their fighters to deliver memorable performances throughout the year. One gym, in particular, enjoyed an excellent year, with Colorado’s Elevation Fight Team delivering an impressive series of results as the Denver-based gym led its big names to a positive 2020. The gym added a new championship belt to its honor roll when Justin Gaethje stepped in on short notice and finished Tony Ferguson to capture the interim lightweight title at UFC 249. Unfortunately for Gaethje and his team, “The Highlight” wasn’t able to upgrade to the undisputed title when he lost to Khabib Nurmagmedov later in the year, but following Nurmagomedov’s subsequent retirement, Gaethje looks well placed to challenge for undisputed gold once again in 2021

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Shana Dobson vs. Casey O’Neill added to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 20

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:21:12 +0000

Shana Dobson will welcome an undefeated newcomer to the UFC. Dobson faces Casey O’Neill on Feb. 20 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 Sunday but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. With her back against the wall having lost three straight, Dobson (4-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) cashed in as a massive underdog when she rallied to stop Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN 15 in August, earning a “Performance of the Night” bonus

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How a huge upset, bonus and new job capped off an incredible week for UFC’s Shana Dobson

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:01:11 +0000

It was a memorable fight week for Shana Dobson at UFC on ESPN 15. Not only did Dobson score one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when she stopped Mariya Agapova in the second round, she also just landed a job that she interviewed for in the lead up to her fight. Juggling numerous things at once, Dobson (4-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) had a lot of pressure on her.

How a huge upset, bonus and new job capped off an incredible week for UFC’s Shana Dobson – MMA Junkie

Shana Dobson excited, but not surprised with huge upset at UFC on ESPN 15

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:40:55 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Shana Dobson beat Mariya Agapova with a second-round TKO Saturday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 15 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Dobson, who snapped a three-fight skid and got her first win since December 2017.

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UFC on ESPN 15 bonuses: Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz the obvious ‘Fight of the Night’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:33:50 +0000

Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses for their performances Saturday at UFC on ESPN 15. The UFC handed out a “Fight of the Night” and two “Performance of the Night” bonuses at UFC on ESPN 15, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Check out the winners below.

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UFC on ESPN 15 bonuses: Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz the obvious ‘Fight of the Night’ – MMA Junkie

Can you believe someone bet $25,000 on Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN 15?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:25:16 +0000

Shana Dobson scored one of the biggest upsets in the UFC history Saturday night and, in the process, cost somebody a lot of money. Dobson, who entered UFC on ESPN 15 as a +800 underdog, defeated massive favorite Mariya Agapova by second-round TKO Just how big of a favorite was Agapova? As high as -1400. To put that into perspective, you’d have needed to bet $1,400 on Agapova to make $100 had she won. But get this: According to sports business reporter Darren Rovell, a bettor placed a $25,000 bet on Agapova at those -1400 odds all so he/she could make … a whopping $1,775. Seriously ( via Twitter ): In the women’s UFC flyweight division tonight, a bettor at @SuperBookSports bet $25,000 on heavy favorite (-1400) Mariya Agapova.

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Shana Dobson TKOs Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN 15 for one of the biggest upsets in UFC history

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:24:58 +0000

On Saturday at UFC on ESPN 15, Shana Dobson made Mariya Agapova pay for calling her out. After winning her UFC debut in impressive fashion earlier this year, Agapova (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) specifically asked to fight Dodson (4-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) in her second octagon appearance. Agapova got her wish at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, but the fight didn’t go according to plan. The first round had a bit of back-and-forth, but Agapova was getting the better of it.

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Shana Dobson TKOs Mariya Agapova at UFC on ESPN 15 for one of the biggest upsets in UFC history – MMA Junkie

Shana Dobson feels no pressure despite three-fight skid going into UFC on ESPN 15

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 13:57:57 +0000

Ahead of UFC on ESPN 15, Shana Dobson spoke with reporters Wednesday during media day. Dobson (3-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC) discussed her women’s flyweight bout with Mariya Agapova (9-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), whether she feels pressure while being on a three-fight losing streak, working on her master’s degree outside of the octagon, and more. You can watch the full interview in the video above. UFC on ESPN 15 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas

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Mariya Agapova gets her wish, meets Shana Dobson at UFC event on Aug. 22

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:01:19 +0000

The UFC has granted Mariya Agapova her wish. On June 13 at UFC on ESPN 10, Agapova called out Shana Dobson on the microphone following a successful promotional debut. Now the promotion has matched up the two fighters for its upcoming Aug