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Video: Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige’s coaches come together to review UFC on ESPN 13 fight

BAD MMA News — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:07:01 +0000

What happens when you bring two opposing MMA coaches together to talk about how they tried to outsmart each other? That’s what this is all about. Earlier this month, UFC on ESPN 14 gave fans a main event that was both technical and grueling in its own way as Calvin Kattar overcame a game Dan Ige to win a unanimous decision .

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UFC must invest in fighting talent of Middle East, North Africa | Opinion

BAD MMA News — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:03:09 +0000

With the UFC continuing to strengthen its ties with Abu Dhabi, it’s time promotion officials started taking a closer look at the fighting talent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Mounir Lazzez , the first born-and-bred Arab fighter to ever get signed to the UFC, made his successful debut on July 15 with an impressive showing against the highly-touted Abdul Razak Alhassan. But Lazzez’s signing was not a result of the UFC scouting talent from the region. It was a chance encounter , when a 17-year-old friend of Dana White’s son approached the UFC president with a highlight-reel video of Lazzez, urging White to sign him.

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Triple Take: Who had the most memorable moment over three UFC events in seven days?

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:39:44 +0000

This past Saturday concluded a marathon of UFC action that included three events in seven days on “Fight Island” at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. From UFC 251 to UFC on ESPN 13 to UFC on ESPN+ 30, a total of 36 fights unfolded over from July 11 to July 18, and there’s a lot to digest from that time. There were memorable performances delivered in championship bouts, matchups between contenders and fighters making their debuts. Which effort left the strongest lasting impression, though?

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Tim Elliott wants to continue to be an opportunist after UFC on ESPN 13 win

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 19:34:14 +0000

ABU DHABI – Tim Elliott takes pride in jumping on any opportunity that the UFC presents him. It hasn’t always worked out for the best, but he said he’s not going to change his ways after beating Ryan Benoit on Wednesday at UFC on ESPN 13. Elliott (16-11-1 MMA, 5-9 UFC) picked up a unanimous decision victory over Benoit (10-7 MMA, 3-5 UFC) in the flyweight co-main event at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It was a competitive fight, but the judges ruled it in his favor, allowing Elliott to snap a three-fight losing skid.

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Nerves Taila Santos had in UFC debut were gone in sweep of Molly McCann on ‘Fight Island’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 17:15:43 +0000

ABU DHABI – Taila Santos beat Molly McCann with a unanimous decision Wednesday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Take a look inside the fight with Santos, who got back in the win column after suffering the first loss of her pro career after a 15-0 start. Result: Taila Santos def. Molly McCann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Updated records: Santos (16-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), McCann (10-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) Key stat: Santos narrowly won in the striking department, but landed five takedowns to sweep the judges’ scorecards. Santos on the fight’s key moment “I have my roots in muay Thai, but we expected her to come and try to take the fight to the ground

Modestas Bukauskas left Michailidis ‘dazed and confused’ in bizarre finish at UFC on ESPN 13

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:27:25 +0000

ABU DHABI – Modestas Bukauskas beat Andreas Michailidis with a first-round TKO Wednesday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Take a look inside the fight with Bukauskas, a former Cage Warriors light heavyweight champion. Result: Modestas Bukauskas def. Andreas Michailidis via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 5:00 Updated records: Bukauskas (11-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Michailidis (12-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Key stat: Bukauskas won for the seventh straight time – all of which have come by stoppage. Bukauskas on the fight’s key moment “I knew once those shots were landing that they were going to be hard because in my last fight in Cage Warriors, I finished the guy with the exact same finish.

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Liana Jojua has sights set on America after yet another armbar win at UFC on ESPN 13

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:27:23 +0000

ABU DHABI – Liana Jojua beat Diana Belbita with a first-round submission Wednesday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Take a look inside the fight with Jojua, who won for the sixth time in seven fights.

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The MMA Road Show with John Morgan, No. 277: UFC Fight Island updates with Oscar Willis

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:58:19 +0000

Episode No. 277 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download. MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling the world to cover the sport. It’s one of the craziest days in recent memory for anyone covering the UFC, with a live event followed hours later by a media day for another card. John Morgan sits down with The Mac Life’s Oscar Willis to talk about it all, and interviews with Mounir Lazzez , Khamzat Chimaev and Kelvin Gastelum are shared along the way.

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After Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC debut win, he’s ready for and wants … ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:26:12 +0000

ABU DHABI – Khamzat Chimaev beat John Phillips with a second-round submission Wednesday to close out the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Take a look inside the fight with Chimaev, who won his UFC debut and kept his unbeaten streak intact with his seventh finish in seven fights. Result: Khamzat Chimaev def. John Phillips via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 1:12 Updated records: Chimaev (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Phillips (22-10 MMA, 1-4 UFC) Key stat: Chimaev outstruck Phillips 124-2 and landed 89 percent of his total strikes.

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Lerone Murphy’s way to prove he belongs in UFC was to knock out Ricardo Ramos

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:43:53 +0000

ABU DHABI – Lerone Murphy beat Ricardo Ramos with a first-round TKO Wednesday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 13 in Abu Dhabi. Take a look inside the fight with Murphy, who stayed unbeaten and picked up an upset victory for his first UFC win. Result: Lerone Murphy def. Ricardo Ramos via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:18 Updated records: Murphy (9-0-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Ramos (14-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) Key stat: Murphy outstruck Ramos 24-10 to pull off the upset. Murphy on the fight’s key moment “I wanted to get it done within two rounds, but with respect to Ramos, I know how good he was – he was 5-1 in the UFC, and he’s a black belt. I knew he was a tough fight coming in, but I knew if I got my hands on him, I’d hurt him.” Murphy on the “Fight Island” experience “Dana White has done a fantastic job with keeping these fights on with what’s going on

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