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Arman Tsarukyan responds to Ilia Topuria: ‘At least I’m a man’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:16:43 +0000

The war of words is heating up between lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and top contender Arman Tsarukyan .

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Arman Tsarukyan responds to Ilia Topuria: ‘At least I’m a man’ – MMA Weekly

Arman Tsarukyan produces another viral moment in chaotic RAF 08 win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:07:37 +0000

Real American Freestyle, better known as RAF, has taken the wrestling world by storm, and at the forefront of the promotion’s surge in popularity is UFC standout Arman Tsarukyan .

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Arman Tsarukyan produces another viral moment in chaotic RAF 08 win – MMA Weekly

Urijah Faber says Song Yadong vs. Umar Nurmagomedov being discussed for UFC 311 in January

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:56:45 +0000

Urijah Faber says if Song Yadong vs. Umar Nurmagomedov happens, it won’t be in December. Rumors emerged that Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) has opted to remain active by taking on rising contender Yadong (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) on Dec

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Urijah Faber says Song Yadong vs. Umar Nurmagomedov being discussed for UFC 311 in January – MMA Junkie

Urijah Faber likes Henry Cejudo, but thinks Song Yadong ‘would whoop him’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:52:53 +0000

ABU DHABI – Urijah Faber thinks Song Yadong would be a bad matchup for Henry Cejudo . Yadong (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) and Cejudo (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) went back-and-forth on social media , but a fight never materialized. Yadong’s coach Faber revealed that the pair were linked for a matchup Sept. 14 at UFC 306, but Cejudo wasn’t healthy to compete. “I like Cejudo, too, so I wouldn’t like to see that for Cejudo because I think Song would whoop him,” Faber told MMA Junkie.

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Urijah Faber likes Henry Cejudo, but thinks Song Yadong ‘would whoop him’ – MMA Junkie

ADXC 5 headliner Urijah Faber: Beating Bibiano Fernandes in grappling ‘a trophy for me’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:09:24 +0000

ABU DHABI – UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber will be taking on a familiar foe at ADXC 5. Former WEC champion Faber headlines Friday’s grappling event when he takes on Bibiano Fernandes in a no-gi match. The pair previously competed in MMA before, with Faber defeating Fernandes by doctor’s stoppage TKO at King of the Cage in 2006. Fernandes is a former multiple-time defending ONE Championship bantamweight title holder and also holds decorated jiu-jitsu accolades. He is a five-time world jiu-jitsu champion and three-time Pan American champion

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ADXC 5 headliner Urijah Faber: Beating Bibiano Fernandes in grappling ‘a trophy for me’ – MMA Junkie

ADXC 5 to feature Urijah Faber vs. Bibiano Fernandes, Chad Mendes vs. Kevin Lee

BAD MMA News — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:26:22 +0000

The next ADXC event features several former UFC fighters. ADXC 5 will be headlined by former WEC champion Urijah Faber , who takes on Bibiano Fernandes in a no-gi match Aug.

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ADXC 5 to feature Urijah Faber vs. Bibiano Fernandes, Chad Mendes vs. Kevin Lee – MMA Junkie

Urijah Faber: Merab Dvalishvili is a bad matchup, but ‘Sean O’Malley’s grappling is really good’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 10 May 2024 20:33:25 +0000

Urijah Faber says don’t underestimate Sean O’Malley ’s grappling against Merab Dvalishvili . UFC bantamweight champion O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) is projected to make his next title defense against Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in what many expect will be his toughest matchup to date. Dvalishvili’s relentless grappling pace has posed problems for many – including Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo at UFC 298

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Urijah Faber: Merab Dvalishvili is a bad matchup, but ‘Sean O’Malley’s grappling is really good’ – MMA Junkie

Urijah Faber returns to headline A1 Combat 21 on May 25

BAD MMA News — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:41:49 +0000

Urijah Faber is coming back to headline his own promotional event. In an official announcement , the 44 year-old former WEC champion will compete for the first time in more than four years when he headlines A1 Combat 21 on May 25 against an opponent to be determined at Visalia Convention Center in California. The event airs on UFC Fight Pass. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat (@a1_combat) Faber (35-11) hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to former bantamweight champion Petr Yan at UFC 245 in December 2019

Urijah Faber returns to headline A1 Combat 21 on May 25 – MMA Junkie

California governor Gavin Newsom signs MMA fighter retirement benefit fund into law

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:05:10 +0000

California is the first state to have an MMA fighter retirement benefit fund written into law. On Sunday, the state’s governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1136 (AB 1136), which outlines the fund that is expected to go into effect in 2024. Details of the fund are still to be configured by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). MMA fighters who competed in at least 39 scheduled rounds worth of mixed martial arts contests in California will qualify to receive funds when they turn 50 years of age. According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the fund will not be comprised of direct taxpayer money (general funds)

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California governor Gavin Newsom signs MMA fighter retirement benefit fund into law – MMA Junkie

Urijah Faber expects Conor McGregor’s power and precision to be too much for Michael Chandler

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:42:53 +0000

Based on Michael Chandler ’s fighting style, Urijah Faber sees Conor McGregor prevailing against him. McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) and Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) are expected to fight after coaching Season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” which debuts May 30 on ESPN and ESPN+. Episodes will air Tuesdays with a season finale set for Aug. 15. Coming from a wrestling background himself, Faber says Chandler’s mat skills should play a factor. But when he plays the fight out in his head, Faber sees McGregor having success on the feet.

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Urijah Faber expects Conor McGregor’s power and precision to be too much for Michael Chandler – MMA Junkie