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UFC’s Esteban Ribovics ‘a bit bitter’ over Nasrat Haqparast loss, sees future rematch

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:23:35 +0000

Esteban Ribovics is not too happy with how things went down in his last UFC fight, but feels he’ll get an opportunity to redeem himself in the near future. Ribovics (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) came up short in a split decision against Nasrat Haqparast (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 253 in March. Although they won Fight of the Night and each fighter took home an extra $50,000 bonus, the Argentinian is not happy with the whole experience. “I’m a bit bitter to have lost because losing is never good, but I know I trained hard, and I put on a show,” Ribovics told MMA Junkie in Spanish

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UFC’s Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than ‘Lazy Boy’ Rodriguez

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:46:23 +0000

Daniel Barez tried to pick a fight with Ronaldo Rodriguez , but instead got unbeaten prospect Andre Lima . Barez (17-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Lima (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) are set to clash this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 254 ( ESPN+ ), which is set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The Spanish fighter thought he was a good matchup for “Lazy Boy” and doesn’t know why Rodriguez ended up drawing Kevin Borjas instead of him for the UFC’s return to Mexico City at the end of the month. “I wasn’t told anything,” Barez told Hablemos MMA in Spanish.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 4: Manel Kape cracks top 5

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:50:45 +0000

UFC Fight Night 253 took place this past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, producing a few updates across multiple divisions. In the main event, flyweight contender Manel Kape picked up a TKO stoppage win over replacement opponent Asu Almabayev, who stepped in for an injured Brandon Royval. Kape handled business and now finds himself in the top 5 of flyweights. Kape entered the week ranked No. 6 but jumped up to No. 4 in this week’s update.

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Ramazonbek Temirov calls out Kai Kara-France, Brandon Moreno and more after UFC Fight Night 253

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:45:59 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ramazan Temirov beat Charles Johnson with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Temirov, who held off a third-round Johnson rally to pick up his 11th straight win.

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Newly mindful JJ Aldrich hones in on mental approach after UFC Fight Night 253 win over Andrea Lee

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:22:36 +0000

LAS VEGAS – JJ Aldrich beat Andrea Lee with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Aldrich, who handed Lee her sixth straight loss, which extended her UFC women’s record. JJ Aldrich def. Andrea Lee Result: JJ Aldrich def

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The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 253 winner and loser reactions

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:07:22 +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 X, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper look into the minds of the athletes. Following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 253 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.

Danny Silva pitches Nate Landwehr as first head he wants to collect after UFC Fight Night 253

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:05:40 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Danny Silva beat Lucas Almeida with a split decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Silva, who has split decisions in both his UFC wins so far. Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida Result: Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Updated records: Silva (10-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Almeida (15-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) Key stats: Silva landed 7 more strikes than Almeida – even though Almeida had more than 100 additional strike attempts. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 01: (R-L) Danny Silva punches Lucas Almeida of Brazil in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on March 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada

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‘Contract killer’ Mario Pinto ready for anyone – despite ‘absolutely trash’ UFC debut

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:33:59 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Mario Pinto beat Austen Lane with a second-round knockout Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Pinto, who had a rough first round, but rallied for a bonus-winning knockout in his UFC debut. Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane Result: Mario Pinto def. Austen Lane via knockout (punch) – Round 2, 0:39 Updated records: Pinto (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Lane (13-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC) Key stats: All six of Lane’s losses have been by knockout, including three of his past four in the UFC. Mario Pinto def.

Chepe Mariscal not stressing about no finish of Ricardo Ramos at UFC Fight Night 253

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:15:32 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Chepe Mariscal beat Ricardo Ramos with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Mariscal, who won for the eighth straight time, including his first five as a UFC featherweight. Chepe Mariscal def

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Manel Kape breaks down UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja’s flaws – to his face – in respectful exchange

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:15:29 +0000

Manel Kape and flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja had a respectful exchange after UFC Fight Night 253. Kape (21-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) scored a TKO win over Asu Almabayev (21-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) in this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 253 main event to emerge as a title contender. “Starboy” is 6-1 in his past seven fights. Kape wants Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) next, and he got a chance to address the champion when Pantoja was called into the ESPN post-fight show .

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Manel Kape breaks down UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja’s flaws – to his face – in respectful exchange – MMA Junkie