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UFC’s Adam Hunter hit with 2-year ban after testing positive for slew of banned substances

BAD MMA News — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:09:38 +0000

Adam Hunter ’s planned UFC debut was canceled due to a potential anti-doping violation. Now, it’ll have to wait at least a few more years. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and British Columbia Athletic Commission (BCAC) today announced the Canadian fighter has received a two-year sanction after testing positive for multiple prohibited substances.

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The year so far: The best UFC photos from August with that epic McGregor-Diaz rematch

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:02:30 +0000

Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , Photo Gallery , UFC , Videos Every now and again, we go through a lull in the UFC’s typically jam-packed schedule. Welcome to that lull. Think about this for a minute: Starting July 7 with UFC Fight Night 90, and ending with UFC 204 on Oct.

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Coach: UFC on FOX 21 knockout just a slice of Paige VanZant’s ‘limitless potential’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 01:14:59 +0000

Aug 27, 2016; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Paige Vanzant (red gloves) reacts during her fight against Bec Rawlings (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Aug 27, 2016; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Paige Vanzant (red gloves) fights against Bec Rawlings (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Aug 27, 2016; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Paige Vanzant (red gloves) fights against Bec Rawlings (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Aug 27, 2016; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Paige Vanzant (red gloves) fights against Bec Rawlings (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Aug 27, 2016; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Paige Vanzant (red gloves) fights against Bec Rawlings (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Aug 27, 2016; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Paige Vanzant (red gloves) fights against Bec Rawlings (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena

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After beating himself up for 18 months, Anthony Pettis primed for new UFC outlook at featherweight

BAD MMA News — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 23:57:22 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos MILWAUKEE – It was no secret that former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was in a bit of a funk heading into UFC on FOX 21. And “bit of” might be an understatement, given he was dominated by Rafael dos Anjos to lose his UFC 155-pound title in March 2015, then had two more losses on top of that for a three-fight skid. That those losses came on the heels of him becoming something of a poster boy for the UFC by becoming its first athlete to appear on a Wheaties box probably added insult to injury. It meant he not only was struggling in the cage, but soon outside of it, as well – in part thanks to the always ready-to-pounce keyboard warriors on social media wondering if he was a fraud. Related: After successful featherweight debut, Anthony Pettis wants to be UFC's third 2-division champion But then Pettis decided to make a big change – 10 pounds’ worth, in fact

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2274 with Demian Maia, Jessica Eye, Dave Hirschbein

BAD MMA News — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:14:23 +0000

Stream or download Monday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Demian Maia , Jessica Eye and Dave Hirschbein. Maia is proud of his first-round submission win over Carlos Condit at UFC on FOX 21, and he wants UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley next.

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MMAjunkie Radio (1 p.m. ET): Demian Maia, Jessica Eye and Dave Hirschbein (in studio)

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:01:39 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m.

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Maybe Paige VanZant is more than just ‘it factor’ after all

BAD MMA News — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:41:03 +0000

Filed under: Featured , News , UFC If you want to learn something about Paige VanZant , you could do pretty well just looking at the past year of her life. It might also tell you about the state of MMA, especially the women’s division, and why stardom remains such an elusive quality, easy to identify but hard to define – and even harder to retain. Start with roughly this time last year, when VanZant (7-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was coming off her third straight victory in the UFC and looked for all the world like she’d been ordained as the promotion’s newest great blonde hope. She’d already signed an endorsement deal with Reebok, a move UFC President Dana White defended by pointing to a celebratory Instagram video of the fighter dancing in her driveway. She was soon to end up in the main event spot of her very own UFC Fight Pass event (one that also featured Sage Northcutt, the UFC’s other pick to capture the young, blonde and happy crowd)

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UFC on FOX 21′s Chad Laprise is now a welterweight, wants Ross Pearson rematch in Toronto

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:38:06 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos VANCOUVER – Chad Laprise ’s UFC on FOX 21 fight was an important one for a few reasons. Not only did it break a dangerous two-fight skid, but it also motivated Laprise (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC) to make a “healthier” move to the 170-pound division. After stopping Thibault Gouti (11-3 MMA, 0-3 UFC) less than two minutes into their catchweight bout , he apologized for missing the 155-pound limit, saying he’s done making it.

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After victorious 155-pound UFC debut, Jeremy Kennedy willing to fight Lobov for featherweight spot

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 21:19:57 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos Jeremy Kennedy ’s octagon debut at Saturday’s UFC on FOX 21 went pretty much like he wanted, except for one detail: the weight division. Kennedy (9-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) moved up to make his inaugural UFC outing as a lightweight. But, after unanimously defeating Alessandro Ricci (10-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) to maintain his unblemished professional record, he hopes he’s done enough to make his way back into his original featherweight class.

After victorious 155-pound UFC debut, Jeremy Kennedy willing to fight Lobov for featherweight spot – MMA Junkie

UFC on FOX 21 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 20:12:13 +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 FOX 21 event in Vancouver, 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 Congratulations @felipesilvamma . The man came out swinging like I should have and tagged my liver.

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