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Best UFC and Bellator photos of 2018: March came in like a lion with face contortion, nut shots

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 21:40:37 +0000

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 March 2018. What was your favorite

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Fabricio Werdum calls failed USADA test ‘misunderstanding’ in first statement

BAD MMA News — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:53:54 +0000

Fabricio Werdum appears to have been blindsided by the first failed drug test of his career. The UFC today announced that Werdum, a former heavyweight champion, was notified today of a potential anti-doping violation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. His potential violation stems from an out-of-competition sample collected April 25, slightly over one month after his knockout loss to Alexander Volkov (30-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 127. In his first public address, Werdum, 40, called the situation a “misunderstanding” on Instagram . Hey guys, I got up this morning to the news that one of my urine samples from April tested positive for a prohibited substance

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UFC’s Fabricio Werdum flagged for potential USADA violation

BAD MMA News — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:40:20 +0000

Gallery Alexander Volkov def. Fabricio Werdum at UFC-London: Best photos view 10 images Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum has been notified of a potential anti-doping violation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the promotion today announced . According to a statement released today by the UFC, Werdum’s potential violation stems from an out-of-competition sample collected April 25, slightly over one month after his knockout loss to Alexander Volkov (30-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 127. Related Aleksei Oleinik calls for grappler's showdown with Fabricio Werdum Werdum (23-8-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC) reportedly was set to face Aleksei Oliynyk (56-11-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 136, which takes place Sept.

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Watch MMAjunkie Radio here (1 p.m. ET) with Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler, Leon Edwards, Casey Stern

BAD MMA News — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:58:15 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Justin Gaethje , Michael Chandler , Leon Edwards and Casey Stern. Gaethje is gearing up for a fight with Dustin Poirier in the UFC on FOX 29 headliner on April 14 in Arizona.

Prospect Hakeem Dawodu breaks silence following stunning UFC debut loss

BAD MMA News — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:38:12 +0000

Hakeem Dawodu has no excuses for his shocking 39-second loss in his octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 127 this past weekend. Dawodu (7-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) came into his featherweight bout against Danny Henry (12-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) as a fighter who was expected to quickly make waves in the organization. His debut was certainly memorable, but not in the way he would have liked, because he took a devastating submission loss on the UFC Fight Pass-streamed card at The O2 in London

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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA rankings, March 20: Alexander Volkov is a top-five heavyweight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:43:50 +0000

Alexander Volkov was presented with a an opportunity to make a major jump in the heavyweight rankings, and he capitalized in a big way at UFC Fight Night 127. Volkov (30-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) kept his UFC record perfect and pushed his overall winning streak to six with a knockout victory over former champion Fabricio Werdum (23-8-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC). More importantly, Volkov jumps a whopping nine spots in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA heavyweight rankings with the victory, from No. 14 to No

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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA rankings, March 20: Alexander Volkov is a top-five heavyweight – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 127 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 02:03:12 +0000

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps most importantly – social-media platforms. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes. Following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 127 in London, several of the winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches, training partners or family members, took to social media to react to the event or share a message with supporters. Check out some of those reactions. * * * * The defeated I’m devastated guys not how I pictured my ufc debut going. Some times your the hammer some times your the nail.

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UFC exec David Shaw on rumored Russia event this year, Dublin return

BAD MMA News — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 02:03:12 +0000

Gallery Khabib Nurmagomedov: Through the years view 15 images The UFC’s approach to its 2018 schedule in Europe? Seize the moment.

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After standout UFC debut in London, don’t expect Charles Byrd to start with the callouts

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:51:25 +0000

LONDON – It took Charles Byrd two submission wins in front of UFC President Dana White in order to earn a shot in the UFC, so what he did Saturday seemed tame by comparison. Byrd (10-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC) submitted John Phillips (21-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in the first round to close out the UFC Fight Night 127 prelims at The O2 in London. His promotional debut win streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Byrd got to his first UFC fight thanks to wins on Dana White’s Contender Series 1, and then edition No. 6 – after his technical submission win over Jamie Pickett wasn’t good enough to make the cut, he tapped Randall Wallace five weeks later .

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After UFC-London knockout win, Danny Roberts wants Donald Cerrone in Liverpool

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:37:50 +0000

LONDON – If it’s local talent the UFC wants to help fill out its first trip to Liverpool , then they don’t have to look much further than this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 127 event for inspiration. Danny Roberts (15-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC) was the author of one of the night’s most brutal finishes, after his left hand made first-round work of fellow welterweight Oliver Enkamp (7-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC). Afterward, he wasted no time putting in a request to ask for a spot in the freshly announced UFC Fight Night 130 event . Related Darren Till cuts killer promo for UFC-Liverpool, somehow makes Phil Collins' music seem ominous Backstage, Roberts doubled down on the idea. And if the UFC brass is taking excitement into account, then Roberts should really be a no-brainer for the May 27 card at Echo Arena in the English city. “(UFC President) Dana White and (UFC matchmaker) Sean Shelby have got to get me on that card,” Roberts said.