Tag: Anthony Ivy

2024 PFL Playoffs 1 video: UFC vet Anthony Ivy continues career U-turn with comeback finish of Jaleel Willis

Anthony Ivy lost five in a row – and has since won seven straight by finish.

The improbable career turnaround for [autotag]Anthony Ivy[/autotag] continues.

At 2024 PFL Playoffs 1, Ivy (15-7) mounted a comeback vs. [autotag]Jaleel Willis[/autotag] (16-7) and finished the fight with a rear-naked choke at 4:49 of Round 2. The showcase bout Friday at Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., was a 173-pound catchweight due to weight misses from both fighters.

Ivy, 34, extended his winning streak to seven – with all finishes. The stretch of success marks the extension of an unusual career rebound, as Ivy had lost five in a row and was finished three times prior to his current streak.

One of the attributes that’s allowed him to turn things around has been his toughness, which was on full display as he survived a knockdown in Round 1 and a near arm-triangle choke submission in Round 2.

With the defeat, Willis falls to 1-5 in his most recent six and could be on the cutting block. Willis is a former LFA welterweight champion who was imported from Bellator during the 2023 acquisition by PFL.

The up-to-the-minute 2024 PFL Playoffs 1 results include:

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2024 PFL Playoffs 1.

UFC veterans in MMA, karate and kickboxing action Feb. 22-25

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC returns to Mexico for UFC Fight Night 237.

The event at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City features a flyweight clash between former champion [autotag]Brandon Moreno[/autotag] and [autotag]Brandon Royval[/autotag].

Many other combat sports events are taking place that feature several familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing Feb. 22-25.

Scroll below to see how the UFC veterans fared last week, and see the names and details of this weekend’s competitors.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

20 former UFC fighters who could return to the promotion in 2024

Who of these former UFC fighters could get a second chance with the promotion in 2024?

It’s hard to make it to the UFC.

Thousands of professional fighters try every year – and most fail. For a small percentage, however, they sign their names on the dotted line to fight for the biggest MMA promotion in the world.

Sometimes the opportunity comes a bit too soon. Other times, they’re faced with difficult matchups that time proves were bigger challenges than originally anticipated.

When the pink slip comes and a fighter departs the promotion, there is often a phrase they hear on the way out: “Go get a few more wins, and the UFC will consider bringing you back.”

Easier said than done.

For the vast majority, they won’t be back. However, it’s not impossible. A number of fighters have done it over the years. Just look at former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. He was released from the promotion, built his way back, became a contender, and then won a UFC title.

Current roster members Nicolas Dalby, Dustin Jacoby, Modestas Bukauskas, Kurt Holobaugh, Roosevelt Roberts, and Rhys McKee are among those who have reinforced the possibility.

With the new year upon us, here are 20 former UFC fighters who could return to the promotion in 2024.

Note: Fighters considered for this list had to have competed in at least one UFC bout.

PFL lists its top 10 submissions of the 2023 season

Relive the PFL’s best submissions of the year with this video ranking the top 10.

PFL continues its highlight of the best moments of its 2023 season, and this time it’s moved to submissions. The promotion compiled and ranked the top 10 submissions, which are:

1. [autotag]Magomed Magomedkerimov[/autotag] def. Sadibou Sy via guillotine choke
2. [autotag]Chris Wade[/autotag] def. Ryoji Kudo via guillotine choke
3. [autotag]Marina Mokhnatkina[/autotag] def. Amber Leibrock via armbar
4. [autotag]Bubba Jenkins[/autotag] def. Jo Sung Bin via rear-naked choke
5. [autotag]Aspen Ladd[/autotag] def. Karolina Sobek via armbar
6. [autotag]Simeon Powell[/autotag] def. Mohammed Amine via arm triangle choke
7. [autotag]Alexei Pergande[/autotag] def. Akeem Bashir via D’arce choke
8. [autotag]Anthony Ivy[/autotag] def. Carson Hardman via rear-naked choke
9. [autotag]Nathan Kelly[/autotag] def. Dimitry Solimeis via rear-naked choke
10. [autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag] def. Malin Hermansson via rear-naked choke

You can watch the replay of the top 10 PFL submissions in the video above.

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UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action Oct. 17-21

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC travels across the globe to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294.

The pay-per-view event at the Etihad Arena features [autotag]Islam Makhachev[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag] 2 for the lightweight title in the main event, and [autotag]Kamaru Usman[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Khamzat Chimaev[/autotag] in the co-feature.

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA Oct. 17-22.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

2023 PFL Playoffs 1 results: Jesus Pinedo dominates Bubba Jenkins to reach featherweight final

Check out he full results of 2023 PFL Playoffs 1, which features featherweight and light heavyweight semifinal bouts in San Antonio.

2023 PFL Playoffs 1 took place Friday and MMA Junkie provided live and official results throughout the entire card.

The event featured featherweight and light heavyweight semifinal bouts at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio. The main card aired live on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET following prelims on ESPN+ beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

In the main event, [autotag]Bubba Jenkins[/autotag] (21-7) took on [autotag]Jesus Pinedo[/autotag] (22-6-1) in a featherweight semifinal bout. Pinedo entered the contest with a one-point deduction due to missing weight Thursday morning. Jenkins won both of his regular season bouts by picking up a unanimous decision over Chris Wade and a submission against Sung Bin Jo. Pinedo went 50/50 in his regular season outings, starting off with a split decision loss to Gabriel Alves Braga, but rebounding nicely with a first-round finish over 2022 champion Brendan Loughnane.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Josh Silveira[/autotag] (12-1) faced [autotag]Ty Flores[/autotag] (13-5) in a light heavyweight semifinal.  Silveira’s regular season run did not see a second round, as he submitted Sam Kei and picked up a TKO win against Delan Monte due to injury in the opening frame. Flores picked up unanimous decision wins over Monte and Dan Spohn in his regular season fights.

Full 2023 PFL Playoffs 1 results include:

UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action Aug. 4-5

Check out which veterans of the UFC are in combat sports action across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC takes the show to Nashville for UFC on ESPN 50.

The event at Bridgestone Arena features a big bantamweight bout between [autotag]Cory Sandhagen[/autotag] and [autotag]Rob Font[/autotag].

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

Check out which veterans of the global MMA leader are competing in MMA and boxing this week from Aug. 4-5.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action June 16-17

Check out which veterans of the UFC are in combat sports action across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC is back home in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 225.

The event at the UFC Apex features a middleweight main event between former title challengers [autotag]Marvin Vettori[/autotag] and [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag].

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

This week, there are a total of 22 veterans of the global MMA leader competing in MMA this week from June 16-17.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action May 26-28

Check out which veterans of the UFC are in combat sports action across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC is idle after a run of events on seven consecutive weeks.

The next event for the promotion is UFC on ESPN 45 on June 3, which features a flyweight main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi.

Elsewhere, many other combat sports events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

This weekend, there are a total of 26 veterans of the global MMA leader competing in MMA and boxing this week from May 26-28.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.

UFC veterans in MMA action April 7-8

Check out which UFC veterans are in MMA and boxing action across the globe this weekend.

This week, the UFC is in Miami for its next pay-per-view event, UFC 287, which features a middleweight title rematch between champ [autotag]Alex Pereira[/autotag] and former champ [autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag].

Elsewhere, many other MMA events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner.

This weekend, there are a total of 10 veterans of the global MMA leader competing in MMA and boxing this week from April 7-8.

Check out the names and details about their bouts below.

Upcoming event information from Tapology.