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Hunter Campbell Q&A: UFC executive talks brain injuries, slap fighting, drug testing, more at ABC Conference

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:26:55 +0000

LAS VEGAS – UFC executive vice president and chief business officer Hunter Campbell does not often speak at length publicly. But Aug. 1 at the 2023 ABC Conference at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Campbell was one of the event’s opening speakers as he spoke for approximately 40 minutes during a question-and-answer style presentation in front of regulators from around the globe, as well as a small group of reporters including MMA Junkie’s Brian Garcia and Dan Tom. Campbell, who said during the presentation he has been with the UFC consistently since 2016 in addition to an internship role a decade prior, alongside Dana White is one of the key figures in the company’s decisions. While much of the conversation resolved around sanctioning of Power Slap, a slap fighting promotion founded by him, White, Lorenzo Fertitta and others, Campbell also spoke about a variety of MMA-related topics including concussions, CTE, weight cutting, drug testing, and more.

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Tom Duquesnoy at peace with decision to retire: ‘Complete happiness’ after year-and-a-half

BAD MMA News — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:48:07 +0000

Tom Duquesnoy took the MMA world by surprise when he announced his decision to retire. The 26-year-old French prospect announced in May that he was embarking on a new path and was no longer able to fully commit to high-level training.

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Three-fight UFC veteran Tom Duqesnoy, 25, announces MMA retirement

BAD MMA News — Sun, 12 May 2019 18:11:41 +0000

Gallery Tom Duquesnoy def. Terrion Ware at UFC-London: Best photos view 8 images A few weeks shy of his 26th birthday, Tom Duquesnoy on Sunday announced he’s retiring from fighting. In a post on his Instagram account, the Frenchman said he has decided to take his career in a different direction, and that direction won’t allow him to devote his full energy to training. “I respect the sport too well to practice it halfway and that’s why I’m at a crossroads where it is essential for me to focus on what I am passionate about most,” Duquesnoy posted in his native French (via Google Translate). “It is also the result of a long introspection that was not obvious since it was my childhood dream to fight at the UFC. … This decision is good for me and comes from the heart.

Three-fight UFC veteran Tom Duqesnoy, 25, announces MMA retirement – MMA Junkie

After UFC 232 win, Nathaniel Wood wants Marlon Vera or Tom Duqesnoy in London

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:30:07 +0000

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Nathaniel Wood wasn’t in love with his first fight in America, but he’ll take it. For starters, he wasn’t happy that he heard some boos at UFC 232 this past Saturday night at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif

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MMA injury report: Yair Rodriguez suffers broken nose at UFC Denver, others undergo surgery

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:56:17 +0000

It’s no secret that MMA is a grueling sport. Injuries occur everywhere from the training room to the cage, and sometimes even beyond that. Injuries can cause the best set plans to fall by the wayside, derail careers or worse. Still, though, the overwhelming majority of fighters in the sport overcome their physical setbacks and eventually find their way back to competition. Below MMAjunkie tracks the latest in notable MMA injuries, including updates on a recent main-event winner, a pair of prospects who recently withdrew from fights and more. * * * * Yair Rodriguez (11-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) suffered a broken nose in his victory over Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night 139, he tells “Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show.” According to “El Pantera,” it was the only serious injury he sustained in the featherweight fight, which he won by fifth-round knockout

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Tom Duquesnoy vs. Nathaniel Wood booked for UFC 232 in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:43:21 +0000

A bantamweight bout between Tom Duquesnoy and Nathaniel Wood is the latest addition to December’s UFC 232 lineup. UFC officials on Thursday announced the bout between Duquesnoy (16-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and Wood (14-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC).

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Tom Duquesnoy praises ‘strong’ and ‘well-prepared’ Terrion Ware but thinks win was deserved

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:59:03 +0000

LONDON – Judging by his Twitter account, it’s safe to say that Terrion Ware believes he should have been the winner of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 127 meeting with Tom Duquesnoy : When your opponents corner apologizes after the decision is read and says sorry it happens in boxing a lot as well you know there is a problem #ufclondon — Terrion Flash Ware (@flashmma) March 18, 2018 But Duquesnoy, who took scores of 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27 for the unanimous-decision win , will have to respectfully disagree there. Emphasis on “respectfully.” “The guy is strong, ready, well-prepared,” Duquesnoy said after the main-card bantamweight bout, which streamed live on UFC Fight Pass from The O2 in London. “Good chin

Tom Duquesnoy praises ‘strong’ and ‘well-prepared’ Terrion Ware but thinks win was deserved – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 127 results: Tom Duquesnoy survives gritty Terrion Ware for decision win

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 23:03:03 +0000

Gallery Tom Duquesnoy def. Terrion Ware at UFC-London: Best photos view 8 images LONDON – Tom Duquesnoy once again showed crisp striking from start to finish but slowed late against opponent Terrion Ware . Still, the early work earned the Frenchman a decision win. The bantamweight bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 127 event at The O2 in London

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Tom Duquesnoy took ‘what doesn’t kill you, makes you better’ mentality on first UFC loss

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 01:33:25 +0000

LONDON – Bantamweight prospect Tom Duquesnoy is taking the first loss of his UFC career in a positive manner going into his UFC Fight Night 127 bout with Terrion Ware . After winning his UFC debut in April, Duquesnoy (15-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) owned a 12-fight unbeaten streak and was the recipient of much hype. He experienced a setback in his sophomore octagon outing, though, losing a split decision to Cody Stamann at UFC 216 in October

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UFC Fight Night 127′s Terrion Ware admits to skid, but still thinks he can stage comeback

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:42:59 +0000

LONDON – UFC bantamweight Terrion Ware believes he was complacent headed into his octagon debut. With four straight wins, Ware thought there was no need to tweak his training formula for the big stage. Turns out, he was very wrong. Losses to Cody Stamann and Sean O’Malley, two fighters definitely on the upswing in the promotion, jolted Ware into taking action.

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