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Cub Swanson changes tune on Hakeem Dawodu decision, would have contemplated retirement with loss

BAD MMA News — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:30:12 +0000

Cub Swanson ’s opinion on his fight with Hakeem Dawodu changed after rewatching it. Swanson (29-13 MMA, 14-9 UFC) defeated Dawodu by decision in what was a close fight less than two weeks ago at UFC on ESPN 51. It was a decision that stirred controversy, even getting Swanson to question the result himself .

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 15: Khalil Rountree enters top 15

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:25:40 +0000

UFC on ESPN 51 saw a number of solid performances, but a light heavyweight earned a new spot in the rankings. Khalil Rountree extended his winning streak to four by stopping Chris Daukaus in the first round of their main card bout with devastating punching power . Rountree has stopped three opponents on his current run, and has earned a spot in the light heavyweight rankings, settling in at No.

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UFC on ESPN 51 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:21:33 +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 51 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. Check out some of those reactions. * * * * The defeated

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Judges Gonna Judge: Was Cub Swanson right to be surprised by decision win over Hakeem Dawodu?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:01:19 +0000

Welcome to “Judges Gonna Judge,” where our MMA Junkie staff panel revisits the most controversial decision that occurred over the weekend. This week, we take a closer look at the UFC on ESPN 51 co-main bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, a featherweight matchup between Cub Swanson and Hakeem Dawodu . The fight was mostly a striking affair over 15 minutes, although there were some moments in the clinch and on the mat.

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Jaqueline Amorim glad to bounce back from a first loss that brought her to tears

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:54:28 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Jaqueline Amorim beat Montserrat Conejo with a third-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 51 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Amorim, who has all seven of her pro wins by stoppage.

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‘TikTok Queen’ Luana Santos’ long-distance dedication to Ronda Rousey: ‘You’re the Inspiration’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:54:27 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Luana Santos beat Juliana Miller with a first-round TKO Saturday to open up the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 51 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Santos, a judo expert who picked up a win in her highly anticipated UFC debut.

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Terrence McKinney: 85-second KO at UFC on ESPN 51 start of title run

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:39:10 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Terrence McKinney beat Mike Breeden with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 51 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with McKinney, who hasn’t had a win go past the first round in more than five years.

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AJ Dobson now can get past his ‘really, really dark place’ after UFC on ESPN 51 win

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:34:07 +0000

LAS VEGAS – AJ Dobson beat Tafon Nchukwi with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 51 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Dobson, who got his first UFC win after decision losses in his first two fights in the promotion.

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Martin Buday wants more experience, even if it’s unranked opponents, after UFC on ESPN 51

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:48:43 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Martin Buday beat Josh Parisian with a first-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 51 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Buday, who won for the 12th straight time, but got his first stoppage win in the UFC.

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Isaac Dulgarian says flashy record is no fluke: ‘I am one of the best in the world’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:16:56 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Isaac Dulgarian ’s record seems too good to be true to some, but Dulgarian assures he’s the real deal. The featherweight prospect made his UFC debut this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 51 . He stopped his opponent Francis Marshall (7-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in the first round to further his impressive undefeated record with all first-round stoppages. To some, they may see it as luck, but not Dulgarian (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC)

Isaac Dulgarian says flashy record is no fluke: ‘I am one of the best in the world’ – MMA Junkie