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CM Punk’s UFC 225 loss overturned due to Mike Jackson’s positive marijuana test

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:41:26 +0000

It’s been more than three years since Phil “ CM Punk ” Brooks stepped foot inside a UFC cage. For the duration of his absence from MMA competition, everyone – Punk included – thought his record stood at no wins with two losses. As it turns out, that’s not the case. MMA Junkie learned through a Freedom of Information Act request and subsequent confirmation from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation that Punk’s unanimous decision loss to Mike Jackson at UFC 225 has been overturned to a no contest

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UFC on ESPN+ 24 free fight: Curtis Blaydes bloodies Alistair Overeem with elbows for finish

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:02:08 +0000

They don’t call him “Razor” Blaydes for nothing. Curtis Blaydes was heading into his highest profile fight to date, when he took on Alistair Overeem in June 2018 at UFC 225.

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Best UFC and Bellator photos of 2018: Cowboys bleed real blood in June

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 04:11:00 +0000

Gallery The best Bellator and UFC photos of 2018: June view 20 images Another year of big fights nearly is in the books, so it’s time to take a look back at the best of the best. With 2018 drawing to a close, we’re reliving some of the best moments of the year through the lenses of some of the sport’s best photographers. In the video and photo gallery above, check out best photos from the UFC and Bellator in June 2018.

Alistair Overeem joins ex-opponent Curtis Blaydes at Team Elevation in Colorado

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:19:59 +0000

Gallery Curtis Blaydes def. Alistair Overeem at UFC 225: Best photos view 11 images Veteran UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem is teaming up with the man who just knocked him out in his most recent fight. Overeem (43-17 MMA, 8-6 UFC) has shifted training locations to Team Elevation in Colorado, which houses riding contender Curtis Blaydes (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), who just beat “The Reem” by second-round knockout in June at UFC 225

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CM Punk undecided on MMA future, but ‘I don’t think it’s UFC or bust’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 21:54:37 +0000

Gallery Mike Jackson def. CM Punk at UFC 225: Best photos view 18 images Two years after Phil “ CM Punk ” Brooks made his official MMA debut, the former pro wrestling star has broken his silence and discussed his future in the sport. It’s been two years since Punk (0-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) stepped in the octagon with Mickey Gall and suffered a first-round submission loss at UFC 203. In June, he returned for his sophomore fight, but dropped a decision to Mike Jackson at UFC 225. Punk, a former WWE superstar and champion, has stayed out of the spotlight in the months following his defeat to Jackson

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2728 with Curtis Blaydes, Aspen Ladd and Bevon Lewis

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:31:22 +0000

Stream or download Wednesday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Curtis Blaydes , Aspen Ladd and Bevon Lewis . UFC heavyweight Blaydes, who beat Alistair Overeem last month at UFC 225, shares his thoughts on the heavyweight title picture now that Brock Lesnar is included. UFC bantamweight Ladd discussed her recent back-and-forth on social media with Lucie Pudilova. Recent Dana White’s Contender Series 12 winner Lewis, who earned a UFC deal, talked about what’s next for him

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UFC champ Robert Whittaker says ‘realistically’ he can’t defend title until early 2019

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 23:19:30 +0000

Kelvin Gastelum was hopeful that his UFC middleweight title shot against champion Robert Whittaker would happen sooner than later, but it appears that won’t be the case. Whittaker announced today that he won’t be able to defend his belt before the year ends because of injuries suffered against Yoel Romero last month and suggested February as “realistically” the earliest he’ll be able to fight. “I haven’t even started the rehab process yet,” Whittaker told ESPN.com . “Just more letting it heal first before I can implement that. They put a plate and some screws in (the right hand).

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Claudia Gadelha on track for return after knee surgery, open to Carla Esparza rematch

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:03:38 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Claudia Gadelha says she’s ahead of schedule following a recent knee surgery and hopes to get back in the octagon in September for a rematch with Carla Esparza . Gadelha (16-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) beat Esparza (13-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) by split decision at UFC 225 in June, but there was no shortage of post-fight drama between the rivals, who had been building toward a matchup for several years before finally sharing the octagon.

‘Superhuman’ Yoel Romero’s quick recovery from rough weight cut? Robert Whittaker has questions

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 18:49:49 +0000

Fresh off his successful middleweight title defense at UFC 225, Robert Whittaker has some questions. He has questions about the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing program, which in his mind contains a few too many loopholes

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Claudia Gadelha laughs off Carla Esparza’s ‘excuses,’ says any rematch would have to be in Brazil

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:12:17 +0000

Current UFC strawweight contenders Claudia Gadelha and Carla Esparza haven’t ever been exactly the best of friends. But after being accused of greasing by her foe, Gadelha is even more irate than normal at the former champ. “I think it’s very funny,” Gadelha said of the accusation. “It’s 2018, and MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world

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