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Every UFC event in history with three or more weigh-in misses

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:57:57 +0000

Making weight is part of the job of a mixed martial artist. Throughout the sport’s history, a number of fighters have experienced weigh-in day blunders on the scale. Whether they attempted to cut too much, mismanaged their weight loss goal, or experienced a medical issue, there are a number of reasons that may cause a fighter to step on the scale above their contracted weight

Every UFC event in history with three or more weigh-in misses – MMA Junkie

MMA rankings report: Did Patricio Freire, Rafael dos Anjos make big moves?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:02:05 +0000

The MMA rankings report is back with a look at moves after Bellator 252 and UFC Fight Night 182. Bellator 252 featured the return of the featherweight tournament and champion Patricio Freire. UFC Fight Night 182 had a former lightweight champion atop the card. Freire starched Pedro Carvalho in the Bellator 252 main event – and had some room to move up at featherweight. In the UFC, Rafael dos Anjos returned to lightweight after a stint at welterweight and was dominant against Paul Felder

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Nov. 17: RDA’s big lightweight return

BAD MMA News — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:01:39 +0000

It’s quite a busy run for MMA, as we enter the third straight November week in which we have major events from Bellator and the UFC, and Contender Series on Tuesday, to boot. Last week, Raphael dos Anjos partied like it’s 2015. The former UFC lightweight champion had found middling success over the past few years at welterweight. But he returned to the weight class over which he formerly ruled on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 182

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UFC Fight Night 182 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:50:44 +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 182 in Las Vegas, 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

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Kanako Murata glad for quick UFC experience against longtime fighter like Randa Markos

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 02:26:07 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Kanako Murata beat Randa Markos with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 182 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Murata, who picked up a big win in her UFC debut.

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Kanako Murata glad for quick UFC experience against longtime fighter like Randa Markos – MMA Junkie

Tony Gravely credits move to American Top Team for helping him back to win column

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:34:25 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Tony Gravely beat Geraldo de Freitas with a split decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 182 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Gravely, who picked up his first UFC win after a loss in his promotional debut in January.

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Don’Tale Mayes ready to kick distractions to the curb, show his best side

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:20:30 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Don’Tale Mayes beat Roque Martinez with a unanimous decision Saturday to open up the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 182 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Mayes, who picked up his first UFC win after starting his promotional tenure 0-2 with a pair of submission losses.

Don’Tale Mayes ready to kick distractions to the curb, show his best side – MMA Junkie

Ashley Yoder disappointed despite win, but enjoying the moment

BAD MMA News — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:10:09 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ashley Yoder beat Miranda Granger with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 182 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Yoder, who snapped a two-fight skid for her first win since June 2019.

Alex Morono dedicates UFC Fight Night 182 win to brother, makes plea to all parents

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:06:12 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Alex Morono beat Rhys McKee with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 182 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Morono, who got back in the win column after a February 27-second knockout loss to Khaos Williams.

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UFC Fight Night 182 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 22:03:54 +0000

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For two athletes, Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 182 event marked that special moment in their careers. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression they made on the sport’s biggest stage from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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