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UFC 308 faceoff video: Ilia Topuria does all the talking with Max Holloway at press conference

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:11:46 +0000

ABU DHABI – Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway brought some intense energy to their faceoff at the UFC 308 pre-fight press conference. After exchanging words in front of fans and media at Etihad Arena, which also hosts Saturday’s event ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+), reigning featherweight champion Topuria and BMF titleholder Holloway got a chance to square up. The tension between Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) has grown as fight night approaches. During their first faceoff, Holloway simply stared while Topuria appeared to be the one doing all the talking. Check out the video above to see Topuria and Holloway have their first official UFC 308 fight week faceoff. Related Dustin Poirier: Ilia Topuria's KO prediction of Max Holloway at UFC 308 is 'almost impossible' Ilia Topuria doubts Max Holloway will challenge him to brawl at UFC 308: 'He's already backing out' Climent coaches: Ilia Topuria would 'explode' Max Holloway's head if he points to brawl at UFC 308 Max Holloway before UFC 308: 'Copycat' Ilia Topuria trying to steal Conor McGregor's aura Ilia Topuria downplays Max Holloway calling himself best boxer in UFC, says it's 'kind of a shame' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 308

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Not re-signed after UFC Fight Night 245 upset loss, Jake Hadley says being ‘a company man’ didn’t pay off

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:36:34 +0000

It didn’t take long for the UFC’s matchmaking team and brass to make a decision on Jake Hadley after his third loss in four fights. Hadley will have to work his way back to the UFC after an upset loss on the main card at UFC Fight Night 245 this past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Hadley announced the news on social media Wednesday, but made a point to say his contract was up, and he “wasn’t cut.” Hadley (11-4 MMA, 3-4 UFC) was the biggest favorite on the card at more than 6-1 against Smotherman (12-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who took the fight on just a few days’ notice after Brady Hiestand pulled out. But Smotherman outworked him over 15 minutes for a unanimous decision. “I wasn’t cut my contract came to an end,” Hadley posted on social media. “took 2 big risks my last 2 fights being a company man and it bit me on the arse.

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Not re-signed after UFC Fight Night 245 upset loss, Jake Hadley says being ‘a company man’ didn’t pay off – MMA Junkie

Joselyne Edwards explains third weight miss in five fights at UFC Fight Night 245

BAD MMA News — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:30:01 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Joselyne Edwards beat Tamires Vidal with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Edwards, who has won four of her past six fights – but has missed weight in her past three wins. Saturday, it cost her a $50,000 bonus

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Joselyne Edwards explains third weight miss in five fights at UFC Fight Night 245 – MMA Junkie

Video: Who should Anthony Hernandez fight next? Is he a threat to the UFC middleweight title?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:26:36 +0000

The middleweight division has a new rising contender in Anthony Hernandez “Fluffy” extended his winning streak to six in a row this past Saturday, dominating and stopping flashy striker Michel Pereira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 245 . With two back-to-back Performance of the Night bonuses, Hernandez is quickly becoming a name to watch in the division. But how good is Hernandez? Who should he face next? Can he now be considered a real threat to the title? MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom, Mike Bohn, Danny Segura, and host “Gorgeous” George react to Hernandez’s big win over Pereira, along with other important results from UFC Fight Night 245. Watch their discussion in the video above, and don’t miss this week’s complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” below on YouTube.

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Asu Almabayev just wants one shot at UFC flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja after win over Matheus Nicolau

BAD MMA News — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:02:49 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Asu Almabayev beat Matheus Nicolau with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Almabayev, who won for the 17th straight time. Asu Almabayev def.

Asu Almabayev just wants one shot at UFC flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja after win over Matheus Nicolau – MMA Junkie

Melissa Martinez says no harm, no foul (literally) in UFC phantom low blow vs. Alice Ardelean

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:25:32 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Melissa Martinez beat Alice Ardelean with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Martinez, who returned after more than two years away to pick up her first UFC win. Melissa Martinez def

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After madness of a wedding during UFC fight camp, Elise Reed would delay honeymoon for a quick turnaround

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:13:37 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Elise Reed beat Jessica Penne with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Reed, who got back in the win column – and has alternated wins and losses for nine fights.

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After madness of a wedding during UFC fight camp, Elise Reed would delay honeymoon for a quick turnaround – MMA Junkie

Jean Matsumoto hoping for day his coach-dad can be back in his UFC corner

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:13:32 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Jean Matsumoto beat Brad Katona with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Matsumoto, who stayed unbeaten with a win over a two-time “Ultimate Fighter” winner. Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona Jean Matsumoto Result: Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Updated records: Matsumoto (16-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Katona (16-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) Key stats: Katona landed more total strikes, landed at a higher percentage, had more total control time, had three takedowns – but lost on all three judges’ scorecards. Matsumoto on the fight’s key moment LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jean Matsumoto of Brazil kicks Brad Katona of Canada in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jean Matsumoto hoping for day his coach-dad can be back in his UFC corner – MMA Junkie

Emotional Austen Lane dedicates first UFC win to son

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:08:54 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Austen Lane beat Robelis Despaigne with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Lane, who got his first UFC win – and was the third biggest underdog on the card. Austen Lane def. Robelis Despaigne Austen Lane Result: Austen Lane def. Robelis Despaigne via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Updated records: Lane (13-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC), Despaigne (5-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) Key stats: Lane had three takedowns and nearly 9 minutes of control time. Lane on the fight’s key moment Austen Lane def

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Cameron Smotherman details wild short-notice UFC debut week after thoughts of quitting MMA

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 01:18:17 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Cameron Smotherman was in Saudi Arabia to corner a teammate when he got a call that changed his life. Just a few days ahead of UFC Fight Night 245, Smotherman (12-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC) received a call from his manager asking him about his weight because Jake Hadley’s original opponent, Brady Hiestand, could no longer compete.

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