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Watch Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz fight for the ‘BMF” Belt | Fight Video

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:56:08 +0000

Welterweights Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz fought for the one-off “BMF” Belt at UFC 244 in November 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. To crown a “Baddest Motherf**ker,” the company couldn’t have lined up two more durable veterans in the game. After the third round the fight was stopped due to cuts suffered by Diaz

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UFC free fight: Stephen Thompson puts striking clinic on Vicente Luque

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:32:35 +0000

Few can hang with Stephen Thompson in the standup. Thompson faced streaking contender Vicente Luque at UFC 244, where he looked to bounce back from his first career knockout loss to Anthony Pettis. Luque put the pressure on “Wonderboy” early, connecting with some solid shots in Round 1. Thompson did a good job of evading any significant blows, firing back with straight punches and side kicks to keep Luque at bay. But mid way through Round 2, Thompson found his timing and took over the fight.

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UFC 251 free fight: Jorge Masvidal bloodies Nate Diaz to become the ‘BMF’ champion

BAD MMA News — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:30:43 +0000

Jorge Masvidal ’s memorable 2019 run that made him a top candidate for “Fighter of the Year” was closed out by a main event victory on one of the more unique nights in MMA history. With President Donald Trump seated cageside and The Rock on hand to glorify the winner with the “BMF” title, Masvidal (35-13 MMA, 12-6 UFC) beat Nate Diaz to claim the specially created belt in the UFC 244 headliner at Madison Square Garden in New York. After scoring thrilling knockouts of Ben Askren and Darren Till earlier in 2019, Masvidal closed out the most notable year of his career by busting up Diaz’s face en route to a third-round TKO due to a doctor stoppage. It didn’t come without controversy, though, as many, including Diaz, felt he could have continued to compete

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UFC middleweight Kelvin Gastelum accepts 9-month USADA sanction for second violation

BAD MMA News — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:49:48 +0000

Recent UFC interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum has accepted a suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for his second positive test for marijuana. USADA on Monday announced Gastelum has accepted a nine-month sanction after testing positive for THC metabolites over the maximum limit

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UFC on ESPN+ 28 free fight: Kevin Lee bounces back with emphatic knockout over Gregor Gillespie

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 02:30:37 +0000

Kevin Lee made a statement in his return to the win column. With his back against the wall after suffering consecutive losses to Rafael dos Anjos and Al Iaquinta, Lee (18-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) moved back down to lightweight to take on then-undefeated prospect Gregor Gillespie at this past November’s UFC 244. Never one to back down from a challenge, former UFC interim lightweight title challenger Lee was an underdog, and he cashed in big

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UFC on ESPN+ 25 free fight: Corey Anderson upsets Johnny Walker in the first round

BAD MMA News — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:55:19 +0000

Corey Anderson was eager to let people know that there are levels to this game. Disrespected going into the fight, Anderson (13-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) had a point to prove when he was matched up with highly-touted rising star Johnny Walker at this past November’s UFC 244. Anderson, who had been continuously campaigning for a title shot, was the betting underdog going into the fight, but it wouldn’t take long for him to prove his point. Round 1 started with Walker delivering his patented fakes and awkward movements, switching stances back and forth. Anderson would eventually charge forward, grabbing Walker’s leg and stacking him against the cage to work for a takedown. Related MMA Junkie reader predictions: Make your picks for UFC on ESPN+ 25 in Rio Rancho Walker stuffed the first takedown attempt, a good early sign, but just seconds later, Anderson cracked Walker with a big overhand right, followed by a few shots that didn’t fully connect, but ended the combination with a left hook that dropped Walker to the floor.

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MMA Junkie’s 2019 ‘Event of the Year’: UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz

BAD MMA News — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 02:35:15 +0000

With Donald Trump, “The Rock,” the “BMF” title and a fight card packed with highlight-reel finishes and edge-of-the-seat decisions, UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden just about had it all. The Nov. 2 event in New York broke from the regular tradition of having a UFC title fight at the top of the pay-per-view card, but in place of the shiny gold belt we had something slightly different: a black and gunmetal-grey replacement belt that looked harder, edgier and altogether more appropriate for the two men set to throw down in the event headliner. Jorge Masvidal enjoyed a banner year heading into fight night. After 16 years as a pro, “Gamebred” found another gear in 2019

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MMA Junkie’s 2019 in pictures: Jorge Masvidal’s ‘super necessary’ road to the BMF title

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:42:38 +0000

In his 17th year as a professional MMA fighter, Miami-based welterweight Jorge Masvidal enjoyed the biggest and best 12-month stint of his career, as he elevated himself from a respected, dangerous veteran to one of the UFC’s biggest stars. On March 16, Masvidal knocked out Darren Till at UFC on ESPN+ 5 in London, then hit another British welterweight contender, Leon Edwards, with his now-infamous “three-piece and a soda” after prematurely halting his backstage interview with UFC broadcaster Laura Sanko. Related UFC 244 results: Jorge Masvidal stops Nate Diaz in 'BMF' fight on controversial doctor stoppage UFC 239 results: Jorge Masvidal flattens Ben Askren in five seconds UFC London results: Jorge Masvidal devastates Darren Till with crushing KO Masvidal then went on to starch previously-undefeated former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren with a flying knee at UFC 239, as he lit up International Fight Week with the fastest knockout in UFC history, officially timed at just five seconds. And Masvidal’s stellar year closed out with championship glory, as he defeated Nate Diaz via doctor stoppage at UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden, where he was presented with the one-off “BMF” title by global superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

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Colby Covington: Donald Trump’s absence from UFC 245 fight is Kamaru Usman’s fault

BAD MMA News — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:49:04 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Despite the fighter who’s one of his biggest supporters being absent from the card, President Donald Trump chose to attend November’s UFC 244 over this week’s UFC 245. But that wasn’t on purpose, at least not according to Colby Covington . Trump’s intention was to attend Covington’s next fight, the welterweight title challenger revealed during Wednesday’s UFC 245 athlete panel at MGM Grand Casino & Resort. So why won’t Trump be at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday

Nate Diaz releases behind-the-scenes video of lead-up to UFC 244

BAD MMA News — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:58:16 +0000

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal squared off Nov. 2 for the “BMF” title in the UFC 244 headliner. While he did not walk away victorious , Diaz still partook in a truly special event of high magnitude . And in the weeks leading up to UFC 244, the anticipation built every day as two of MMA’s OGs prepared for their showdown in New York

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