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UFC on ESPN 44 winner Zak Cummings ‘couldn’t imagine a better way’ to retire than after TKO at home

BAD MMA News — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:12:29 +0000

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Zak Cummings battled with the idea of retiring prior to UFC on ESPN 44, but winning was the deciding factor. Cummings (25-8 MMA, 10-4 UFC) took out Ed Herman (26-16 MMA, 13-12 UFC) by third-round TKO this past Saturday in his hometown of Kansas City, and the moment was too good for him not to call it a career. With a performance like that, 38-year-old Cummings wanted to leave the sport on a high note. “I really wasn’t sure what I was gonna do,” Cummings told reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage. “I knew this would be special, but I love this stuff.

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Ed Herman books 25th UFC fight, faces Zak Cummings in Kansas City

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:02:22 +0000

The longest-tenured fighter on the UFC roster is set for his 25th fight under the promotion’s banner. “Short Fuse” Ed Herman (24-15 MMA, 13-11 UFC) hasn’t competed since August 2021, but at the promotion’s upcoming UFC Fight Night card April 15 in Kansas City, Mo., he’ll make his return to the cage against Zak Cummings (24-7 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in a light heavyweight bout. Both fighters announced the bout Wednesday on their social media pages. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iridium Sports Agency (@iridiumsportsagency) Herman, 42, has been in the UFC continuously since 2006, when he joined the promotion on the cast of “The Ultimate Fighter 3.” Herman rode a three-fight winning streak into his most recent bout, a unanimous decision loss 18 months ago, against Alonzo Menifield at UFC 265

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With Zak Cummings out, Julian Marquez steps in to face Sam Alvey at UFC on ABC 2 on April 10

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:20:48 +0000

Julian Marquez will be stepping in for his teammate. Zak Cummings has been forced out of UFC Fight Night on April 10 due to undisclosed reasons and Marquez (8-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will step in to face Sam Alvey (33-14-1 MMA, 10-9-1 UFC). A person with knowledge of the booking told MMA Junkie of the change Thursday. UFC officials subsequently announced the new matchup.

With Zak Cummings out, Julian Marquez steps in to face Sam Alvey at UFC on ABC 2 on April 10 – MMA Junkie

Zak Cummings vs. Sam Alvey added to UFC Fight Night on April 10

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:15:54 +0000

A middleweight matchup is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night on April 10. Zak Cummings will take on Sam Alvey at an event that does not currently have an announced location or venue. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

Zak Cummings vs. Sam Alvey added to UFC Fight Night on April 10 – MMA Junkie

UFC adds Zak Cummings vs. Alessio Di Chirico to Aug. 29 event

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:05:25 +0000

A middleweight matchup is the latest addition to the UFC’s Aug. 29 lineup. Zak Cummings (23-7 MMA, 8-4 UFC) will face Alessio Di Chirico (12-4, 3-4 UFC) on the card. The event does not yet have an official name, designation or location. Two persons with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the booking Wednesday, but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Since moving back up to middleweight, Cummings has won two of his past three fights

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Omari Akhmedov def. Zak Cummings at UFC 242: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 16:24:51 +0000

Check out the best photos from Omari Akhmedov ’s unanimous decision win over Zak Cummings at UFC 242 at The Arena at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. (Photos by Per Haljestam, USA TODAY Sports)

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How Zak Cummings learned to put ego aside and enjoy his UFC ride

BAD MMA News — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:32:41 +0000

It’s been over six years since Zak Cummings made his UFC debut. In that time, Cummings (23-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC) has compiled a win percentage of 73 percent, including victories over Trevor Smith, Nicolas Dalby, and most recently, Trevin Giles. His three losses? Ranked welterweights Santiago Ponzinibbio and Gunnar Nelson, as well as a split-decision defeat to then-surging Michel Prazeres

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Omari Akhmedov vs. Zak Cummings added to UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:30:58 +0000

Gallery Omari Akhmedov def. Tim Boetsch at UFC Wichita: Best photos view 12 images A middleweight bout between Omari Akhmedov and Zak Cummings is the latest addition to September’s UFC 242 lineup.

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UFC on ESPN+ 10: Zak Cummings knew he needed finish in close fight with Trevin Giles

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 May 2019 18:59:46 +0000

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Zak Cummings beat Trevin Giles with a third-round guillotine choke Saturday night on the prelims at UFC on ESPN+ 10 in Rochester, N.Y. Take a look inside the fight with Cummings, who landed a left hand to take Giles off his feet, then finished him with the guillotine choke in the final frame. Result: Zak Cummings def. Trevin Giles via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 3, 4:01 Updated records: Cummings (23-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC), Giles (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) Key stat: Giles lost for the first time in his professional career. On the fight’s key moment “Trevin was really hard to hit

Zak Cummings def. Trevin Giles at UFC on ESPN+ 10: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 May 2019 23:09:24 +0000

Check out these photos highlighting Zak Cummings ’ submission win over Trevin Giles at UFC on ESPN+ 10 from Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. (Photos by Tom Szczerbowski)

Zak Cummings def. Trevin Giles at UFC on ESPN+ 10: Best photos – MMA Junkie