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Thomas Gifford announces UFC release following brutal loss to Mike Davis

BAD MMA News — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:51:54 +0000

After suffering back-to-back losses, lightweight Thomas Gifford has announced that he’s been released from his UFC contract. An Arkansas native, Gifford (17-9 MMA, 0-2 UFC) made his UFC debut in April, losing a unanimous decision to Roosevelt Roberts at UFC on ESPN+ 8. He got a second opportunity when he was initially scheduled to face Brok Weaver at October’s UFC on ESPN+ 19, but a last-second replacement saw Mike Davis step in his place. Gifford suffered a third-round knockout loss. It was a brutal loss for Gifford , who took a beating throughout the fight, showing incredible heart and toughness.

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John McCarthy on infamous Mike Davis-Thomas Gifford fight: Refs should consider what’s best for fighter

BAD MMA News — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:07:01 +0000

Mike Davis had an impressive showing against Thomas Gifford at UFC on ESPN+ 19 on Oct. 12 in Tampa, Fla., but the story of the fight wasn’t his performance. Davis put on a serious beating on Gifford , eventually taking him out with just 15 seconds left in the fight. A battered Gifford was in survival mode for the majority of the fight, and had nothing left to give. His corner opted not to throw in the towel, and the referee let Gifford continue. But pioneering referee John McCarthy, like most others, believed the fight should have been stopped before it was, as Gifford suffered unnecessary damage throughout the fight

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Mike Davis def. Thomas Gifford at UFC on ESPN+ 19: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 01:42:29 +0000

Check out the best photos from Mike Davis ’ knockout win over Thomas Gifford at UFC on ESPN+ 19 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (Photos by Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports)

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Thomas Gifford not offended by bump off UFC on ESPN+ 19 main card, still wants Brok Weaver

BAD MMA News — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:18:43 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. – Thomas Gifford understands why his fight was moved off the UFC on ESPN+ 19 main card after his original opponent, Brok Weaver, was replaced with Mike Davis. Gifford (14-8 MMA, 0-1 UFC) was supposed to fight in a featured bout on Saturday’s event, but when Weaver got hurt and was replaced with Davis (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC), the promotion shifted the bout order and moved the lightweight contest to the prelims. Some fighters may feel slighted by being moved out of a prominent position, but Gifford said he’s taking it in stride.

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Mike Davis steps in on four days’ notice to fight Thomas Gifford at UFC on ESPN+ 19

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:47:50 +0000

Thomas Gifford has a new opponent for Saturday night. On a mere four days’ notice, Mike Davis (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) will step in to take on Gifford (17-8 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in what will be both fighters’ sophomore UFC contests. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an initial report from UFC broadcast partner ESPN . Gifford will replace “Dana White’s Contender Series” signee Brok Weaver, who was removed from the card earlier this week for unknown reasons.

Brok Weaver out of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 19, Thomas Gifford needs new opponent

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:26:01 +0000

Brok Weaver won’t be making his UFC debut this weekend. Weaver (14-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who earned a UFC deal with a memorable performance in the cage and on the mic during this past season of Dana White’s Contender Series, has been forced to withdraw from this weekend’s UFC on ESPN+ 19 event, MMA Junkie today confirmed with UFC officials. A replacement is currently being sought to face Weaver’s intended opponent, fellow lightweight Thomas Gifford . Gifford (17-8 MMA, 0-1 UFC) made his UFC debut earlier this year, dropping a unanimous decision to Roosevelt Roberts in April at UFC on ESPN+ 8. The loss snapped a five-fight winning streak for “The Young Lion.” A timetable for Weaver’s return wasn’t immediately clear

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DWCS contract winner Brok Weaver announces debut at UFC on ESPN+ 19

BAD MMA News — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:16:56 +0000

Brok Weaver is wasting no time in getting his UFC career started. Weaver, who appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series 24 two weeks ago, announced Monday that he’ll make his promotional debut vs. Thomas Gifford on Oct. 12 at UFC on ESPN+ 19 from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla

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UFC on ESPN+ 8 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Florida

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:05:52 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For four athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 8 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla. * * * * * Mike Davis Mike Davis Result: Gilbert Burns def

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Roosevelt Roberts def. Thomas Gifford at UFC on ESPN+ 8: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:44:59 +0000

Check out these photos highlighting Roosevelt Roberts ’ unanimous-decision win over Thomas Gifford at UFC on ESPN+ 8 from BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., near Fort Lauderdale. (Photos by Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

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UFC on ESPN+ 8: Thomas Gifford’s perks of making the big show? Better hotels, free gear

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 01:18:31 +0000

Gallery Photos: UFC on ESPN+ 8 media day with Souza, Hermansson, Hardy, Perry and more PLANTATION, Fla. – Thomas Gifford hasn’t had his first UFC fight yet, but he’s already feeling like he’s won.

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