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UFC free fight: Tony Ferguson submits Lando Vannata in wild brawl

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:08:45 +0000

Tony Ferguson thrives in chaos. With original opponent Michael Chiesa withdrawing, Ferguson faced promotional newcomer Lando Vannata at UFC Fight Night 91 in July 2016. Much to everyone’s surprise, Vannata brought the fight to Ferguson. His fluid striking and swift movement threw Ferguson off guard, and he was able to land a spinning backfist early that rocked “El Cucuy.” But Ferguson kept moving forward, landing solid shots of his own as the two continued to trade

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The MMA Road Show with John Morgan No. 69: Michael Chiesa, Francis Ngannou, Phil Hawes

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:11:28 +0000

Episode No. 69 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download. MMAjunkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling the world to cover the sport. Cold Coffee is back in the building, and the guys sit down to get caught up on the latest headlines since they last met. John Morgan also checks in with Michael Chiesa following UFC Fight Night 91 to find out what he thought about Tony Ferguson’s win over Lando Vannata, as well as how his back is healing. Looking ahead to UFC on FOX 20, Cold Coffee talks about his media lunch with former UFC bantamweight champ Holly Holm, while John talks about his interview with Francis Ngannou .

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After confident win, UFC Fight Night 91′s Alex Nicholson plans to make a title run

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:12:48 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Things started to turn around for Alex Nicholson on Wednesday night – though you wouldn’t necessarily know it if you watched 95 percent or so of the first round. Nicholson (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) was struggling in his UFC Fight Night 91 middleweight fight against Devin Clark (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who was being pushed by fighting in front of his hometown fans at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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UFC Fight Night 91′s Katlyn Chookagian: As happy as I am in UFC, it’s not end goal

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:00:10 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Although a little touched up after three rounds in the UFC’s octagon, Katlyn Chookagian ’s spirits were high. Less than a month after her debut was made official , Chookagian (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) kept her undefeated record intact by outpointing veteran Lauren Murphy (9-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) on the FS1 prelims of UFC Fight Night 91 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Yet as good as victory feels, Chookagian knows she has a tough job ahead. “I just set really high goals for myself,” she told MMAjunkie after Wednesday’s event. “As happy as I am to be in the UFC, that’s not the end goal

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The MMA Road Show with John Morgan No. 68: UFC Fight Night 91 recap with Fernanda Prates, featuring Lineker, Ferguson, Vannata

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:59:56 +0000

Episode No. 68 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download. MMAjunkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling the world to cover the sport. The fourth UFC event in seven days is in the books, and John Morgan and Fernanda Prates were in South Dakota for UFC Fight Night 91. It was an event that didn’t have a ton of attention, but it delivered in terms of entertainment value

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Tim Boetsch knew his job was on the line had he lost at UFC Fight Night 91

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:40:27 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For three and a half years, it’s been pretty tough sledding for Tim Boetsch . Heading into his Wednesday middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 91 against the favored Josh Samman (12-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Boetsch (19-10 MMA, 10-9 UFC) had lost three straight and six of eight. The way he was figuring it, if things went the way most people thought they’d go on paper, Boetsch was likely to be looking for a new place to fight. But Boetsch is no stranger to surprising people. Related: UFC Fight Night 91 results: Tim Boetsch busts up Josh Samman for TKO upset win “I’ve been set up a few times, and I’ve disappointed a few people along the way because of that,” Boetsch told MMAjunkie.

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UFC Fight Night 91 winner Sam Alvey’s fight week experience: guns, waterslides and Pokemon Go

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:40:26 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sam Alvey seems to like South Dakota. Not only did he snap a two-fight losing skid at UFC Fight Night 91, he found plenty of activities to keep himself busy on fight week.

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UFC Fight Night 91 winner Rani Yahya wants to learn a few things from Demian Maia

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:17:13 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Rani Yahya is an ADCC submission grappling champion but he said he is comfortable throwing hands when backed into a corner. That’s exactly what happened when Yahya (22-8 MMA, 7-2 UFC) met Matthew Lopez (8-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) on the UFC Fight Pass-streamed prelims of UFC Fight Night 91, which took place at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D

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Louis Smolka wants 5-round fights while looking to ‘break people’ in flyweight division

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:53:38 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It appears UFC flyweight Louis Smolka won’t get a shot at an interim title, despite his post-UFC Fight Night 91 request, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t appreciate a dress rehearsal. “I’d love to get some five-round fights,” Smolka (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC)s aid following his UFC Fight Night 91 victory over Ben Nguyen (14-6 MMA, 2-1 UFC). “I would really welcome that challenge. If we can throw something at (UFC matchmaker) Sean Shelby, if I could get some media to campaign for that, that would be great.” Smolka and Nguyen met in Wednesday’s FS1-televised main card of UFC Fight Night 91, which took place at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

UFC Fight Night 91 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:53:02 +0000

Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Michael Mcdonald (red gloves) fights against John Lineker (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Michael Mcdonald (red gloves) fights against John Lineker (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Michael Mcdonald (red gloves) fights against John Lineker (left) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Michael McDonald (red gloves) fights against John Lineker (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center

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