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UFC free fight: Leon Edwards shuts down Rafael dos Anjos

BAD MMA News — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:06:04 +0000

Leon Edwards looked to extend his incredible winning streak when he faced a former champion. In just his second time competing in the U.S., Edwards took on former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN 4, which took place in July 2019. Edwards was able to take dos Anjos down to the mat early, controlling him for the majority of the opening round. The Brazilian was landing effective low kicks, while Edwards stayed long, throwing sniping elbows that eventually cut dos Anjos. The two continued to trade as Edwards was starting to really mark up dos Anjos with crisp combinations.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 24: Leon Edwards cracks top-10 list

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:14:55 +0000

With his latest victory, Leon Edwards is finally starting to get some of the respect he believes he’s long deserved. Edwards (18-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was magnificent in a decision win over former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at this past weekend’s UFC on ESPN 4 in San Antonio, and he ascends to No. 10 in the latest edition of the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie MMA welterweight rankings, marking the highest position he’s ever enjoyed. For “Rocky,” it’s a start, but he has his eyes on the top of the division, hoping for either a clash with Jorge Masvidal, who currently sits at No. 4, or a rematch with current champ Kamaru Usman, who is the last man to beat Edwards after handing him a decision loss in December 2015

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James Vick announces move to welterweight after third straight loss at 155

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:10:59 +0000

Longtime UFC lightweight James Vick is the latest fighter to move out of the 155-pound division. Wednesday, Vick announced his move to welterweight in a lengthy Facebook post, noting his weight cuts have “really sucked these past few (years)” while denying they played a part in his current three-fight skid. “I don’t feel this way because of losing but in my opinion it’s the opposite I’ve been losing because I feel like this,” he wrote four days after a knockout loss to Dan Hooker at UFC on ESPN 4. At 6-foot-3, Vick (13-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) has faced questions about his weight in the past. But he said a recent personal revelation affected his training more than anything physical.

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UFC heavyweights Greg Hardy and Juan Adams bury hatchet on Instagram

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:41:38 +0000

Juan Adams savaged Greg Hardy for months before dozens of unanswered punches brought an emphatic end to his grudge match with the ex-NFLer. Now, Hardy (5-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is stepping in to defend Adams (5-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) against the trolls that inevitably surfaced after his loss. “Let’s give #juanAdams a second chance,” Hardy

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Ray Borg isn’t sure anything will ever top feeling of UFC on ESPN 4 win

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:22:35 +0000

It’s been quite the emotional rollercoaster for Ray Borg , who experienced the most special moment of his career at UFC on ESPN 4. This past Saturday, Borg picked up his first win in over two years, defeating Gabriel Silva via unanimous decision and broke down in tears during his post-fight octagon interview as he addressed his family.

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Roxanne Modafferi has a fair request for opponents who miss weight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:42:42 +0000

Tara LaRosa, Takayo Hashi, Sijara Eubanks, Jennifer Maia, and future opponents of Roxanne Modafferi who might miss weight – listen up. “The Happy Warrior” has a message for you. And here it is, via Twitter : In my 44-fight career, 4 opponents missed weight, and I lost 3 of those fights

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Andrei Arlovski reflects on tough UFC on ESPN 4 win, looks forward to fighting years on

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:35:23 +0000

For Andrei Arlovski , it feels like 40 is the new 30 as the former UFC heavyweight champion got back in the win column, and he’s not done yet. In fact, Arlovski (28-18-2 MMA, 17-12-1 UFC) feels like he has several years ahead of him, and his back-and-forth battle with Ben Rothwell, which resulted in a unanimous-decision unanimous-decision win , proved that “The Pitbull” still has gas in the tank. “I’m a lucky person, first of all. I have great coaches, I have a great team, a great facility and gym, American Top Team, where there’s a lot of heavyweights,” Arlovski told MMA Junkie Radio on Monday. “The most important thing for me, my wife, to get to do what I do, my passion, it’s my life. She supports me, she takes care of me and like I said, God willing, I want to fight until four, five years, maybe a little bit more.

Andrei Arlovski reflects on tough UFC on ESPN 4 win, looks forward to fighting years on

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:35:23 +0000

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Daily Debate results: What next for Leon Edwards after big win over Rafael dos Anjos?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:04:50 +0000

Leon Edwards ’ victory over Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC on ESPN 4 was a statement victory. His one-sided decision over the former UFC lightweight champion announced to the world he’s near the very top of the welterweight division.

Mario Bautista happy to showcase skillset in ‘Fight of the Night’ win at UFC on ESPN 4

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:17:54 +0000

SAN ANTONIO – After a disappointing UFC debut, Mario Bautista earned his first UFC win with a “Fight of the Night” performance. And he got to do it with a full training camp before a unanimous-decision win over Jin Soo Son at UFC on ESPN 4. “I felt that it was good,” Bautista said Saturday night at AT&T Center. “I got to show a lot of my skillset because Jin Son, he’s pretty tough. He’s pretty hard to take out, so I feel pretty good about it.” Bautista knew he was in for a tough battle as he went toe to toe with Son, exchanging on the feet, in the clinch and working his way up from multiple takedowns

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