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Despite semifinal loss, Gilbert Urbina stayed patient for short-notice UFC debut

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:02:02 +0000

LAS VEGAS – When Gilbert Urbina got knocked out by Tresean Gore, he almost certainly thought his “Ultimate Fighter” dream was over. Gore stopped Urbina in the “TUF 29” semifinals on the last episode of the season, which aired earlier this month. But soon after that episode was broadcast, UFC president Dana White announced Gore had an injury that was going to keep him out for a while. So who did the UFC call to fight Bryan Battle (5-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in the “TUF 29” middleweight final? Urbina (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who said he got the call just before White broke the news. “It’s a blessing,” Urbina told MMA Junkie at Wednesday’s media day for UFC on ESPN 30 in Las Vegas

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 24: Jared Cannonier inches closer to title shot

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:41:52 +0000

Jared Cannonier isn’t interesting in anything other than a title shot or a No. 1 contender fight, and it’s hard to argue against him. Cannonier (14-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) looked impressive in a five-round decision win over a durable Kelvin Gastelum (17-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) in the headlining bout of this past weekend’s UFC on ESPN 29 event. Cannonier was originally expected to face Brazilian contender Paulo Costa, but “Borrachinha” passed on the proposed matchup in favor of an October booking with Marvin Vettori.

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UFC on ESPN 29 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:18:28 +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 on ESPN 29 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

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Brian Kelleher hopes Sean O’Malley sees his name and thinks he’s an easy fight

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:56:44 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Brian Kelleher beat Domingo Pilarte with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Kelleher, who won his return to bantamweight after four fights at featherweight.

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Brian Kelleher hopes Sean O’Malley sees his name and thinks he’s an easy fight – MMA Junkie

Austin Lingo learned he can stare down adversity in comeback win over Luis Saldana

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:45:01 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Austin Lingo beat Luis Saldana with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Lingo, who picked up his second straight win after a loss in his UFC debut in February 2020.

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Vinc Pichel wants rematch with ‘that fish dude,’ Gregor Gillespie, after UFC on ESPN 29

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:08:05 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Vinc Pichel beat Austin Hubbard with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Pichel, who has won five of six and three straight since returning in 2017 from a three-year layoff.

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Josiane Nunes never gave up during tough times ahead of KO in UFC debut

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:47:48 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Josiane Nunes beat Bea Malecki with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Nunes, who won her UFC debut after it was delayed four months.

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After big KO, William Knight wants Alonzo Menifield after two previous scrapped bookings

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:42:41 +0000

LAS VEGAS – William Knight beat Fabio Cherant with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Knight, who got back in the win column after an April loss to Da Un Jung.

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Ignacio Bahamondes saw opening to ‘take his head off’ in biggest win of his career

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:24:12 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ignacio Bahamondes beat Roosevelt Roberts with a third-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Bahamondes, whose first UFC win was a buzzer-beating head-kick KO that got him an extra $50,000 for a “Performance of the Night” bonus.

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Ramiz Brahimaj willing to go ‘into the depths of hell’ to put Palatnikov away

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:10:20 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ramiz Brahimaj beat Sasha Palatnikov with a first-round technical submission Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 29 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Brahimaj, who picked up his first win since March 2019.

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