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UFC flyweight Carlos Mota suspended by NSAC for failed drug test

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:55:24 +0000

UFC flyweight Carlos Mota has been temporarily suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Mota (8-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) allegedly tested positive for Meldonium, a metabolic modulator that is banned by the U.S.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Nov. 1: Arnold Allen climbs closer

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:57:47 +0000

The UFC was back at the UFC Apex this past weekend with a card that impacted the USA Today/MMA Junkie featherweight rankings as of its Nov. 1 edition. In the UFC Fight Night 213 main event, Arnold Allen kept his unbeaten promotional record alive as he defeated Calvin Kattar via second-round TKO. The win came in unfortunate fashion, as Kattar suffered a right knee injury that ended the bout

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MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for October: Islam Makhachev taps the all-time finish leader

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:56:06 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from October 2022: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month award for October. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice.

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MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for October: Islam Makhachev taps the all-time finish leader

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UFC Fight Night 213 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:18:06 +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 213 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. The defeated

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MMA Junkie Radio #3307: UFC Fight Night 213 recap, Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva fallout, more

BAD MMA News — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:18:06 +0000

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,307, the fellas discuss UFC Fight Night 213 which featured Arnold Allen vs. Calvin Kattar. Of course, the conversation includes the fallout of Jake Paul’s boxing win over Anderson Silva, including the impact of the result, and what’s next for both men. Tune in! Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio . You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , and more

MMA Junkie Radio #3307: UFC Fight Night 213 recap, Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva fallout, more – MMA Junkie

Tresean Gore feels like he ‘belongs in the top’ after UFC Fight Night 213 finish

BAD MMA News — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:41:05 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Tresean Gore is feeling confident after notching his first octagon win at UFC Fight Night 213. Gore (4-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his vicious second-round guillotine choke of Josh Fremd this past Saturday at the UFC Apex. The Season 29 Ultimate Fighter runner-up didn’t quite live up to his potential since coming off the show, but is now ready to prove that he’s a top-level fighter. “It feels really good to officially call myself a UFC fighter,” Gore told reporters at the UFC Fight Night 213 post-fight press conference

Tresean Gore feels like he ‘belongs in the top’ after UFC Fight Night 213 finish – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 213 winner Marcos Rogerio de Lima wants top 15 opponent at UFC 283 in Rio

BAD MMA News — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:24:14 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Marcos Rogerio de Lima thinks it’s time he drew a ranked opponent. De Lima (20-8-1 MMA, 9-6 UFC) made quick work of former heavyweight champion and American Top Team teammate Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night 213 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. With wins in three of his past four, the Brazilian wants a step up in competition – and he wants it at home. “Pezao” hasn’t fought in Brazil since a submission loss to Gadzhimurad Antigulov in November 2016 and hopes to land on the UFC 283 card on Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro.

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After UFC Fight Night 213 debut win, Waldo Cortes-Acosta calls out Mohammed Usman

BAD MMA News — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:24:12 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Waldo Cortes-Acosta didn’t get a finish in his debut, but was glad to have the chance to express himself while showing his abilities on the main card of UFC Fight Night 213 . The Dominican heavyweight was unable to put Jared Vanderaa away, despite landing a number of hard punches that found their target. In return, Vanderaa (12-10 MMA, 1-6 UFC) landed hard leg kicks that Cortes-Acosta (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) appeared to have no answer for initially, but drew out audible taunts and emotion

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Steve Garcia details heavy pressure felt before UFC Fight Night 213 battering of Chase Hooper

BAD MMA News — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:57:22 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Steve Garcia envisioned a 15-minute fight at UFC Fight Night 213 . However, his estimate proved to be nearly 14 minutes too long. In his drop back down to featherweight, Garcia (13-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) battered Chase Hooper (11-3-1 MMA, 3-3 UFC) en route to a 92-second TKO finish . “I just know how tough he is,” Garcia told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference

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