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UFC on ESPN 22 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Main event nets $32,000

UFC on ESPN 22 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $142,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ESPN 22 took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC on ESPN 22 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Robert Whittaker[/autotag]: $16,000
[autotag]Kelvin Gastelum[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Andrei Arlovski[/autotag]: $21,000
[autotag]Chase Sherman[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Abdul Razak Alhassan[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Jacob Malkoun[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Alex Munoz[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Tracy Cortez[/autotag]: $4,000
[autotag]Justine Kish[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Alexandr Romanov[/autotag]: $4,000
[autotag]Juan Espino[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jessica Penne[/autotag]: $4,500
[autotag]Loopy Godinez[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Bartosz Fabinski[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Gerald Meerschaert[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Austin Hubbard[/autotag]: $6,000
[autotag]Dakota Bush[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Tony Gravely[/autotag]: $4,000
[autotag]Anthony Birchak[/autotag]: $6,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2021 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

  • “UFC on ESPN 22: Whittaker vs. Gastelum” – $142,500
  • “UFC on ABC 2: Vettori vs. Holland” – $182,500

Year-to-date total: $325,000
Program-to-date total: $325,000

UFC on ESPN 22: Luis Pena vs. Alex Munoz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 fight between Luis Pena and Alex Munoz, with MMA odds, picks, tips and predictions.

In a lightweight bout on Saturday’s main card, Luis Pena and Alexander Munoz meet at UFC on ESPN 22 – also known as UFC Vegas 24 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main card begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 22 Pena vs. Munoz odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

UFC on ESPN 22 Pena vs. Munoz Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Pena -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Munoz +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -200 | Under +170)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -185 | No +150)

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UFC on ESPN 22 Pena vs. Munoz: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Records: Pena 8-3 | Munoz 6-1

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

The southpaw PENA (-155) will tower over his opponent, standing 6-foot-3 to just 5-foot-9 for Munoz. He also has a three-inch reach advantage he will use to keep his foe at arm’s length.

Pena is looking to bounce back after a submission loss in the third round on June 27, 2020, and he has dropped two of his past three fights.

However, his physical advantage here might lead to his first KO/TKO victory since as third-round knockout of Matt Wiman on June 22, 2019.

Munoz (+130) lost in his UFC debut against Nasrat Haqparast on Aug. 8, 2020 on the Lewis-Oleinik card, and he cannot be trusted here.

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Over/Under (O/U)

Two of the last three fights for Pena, and four of his six fights at the UFC level, have ended up going the distance.

“Violent Bob Ross”, which might be the best nickname in all of combat sports, likely will go the distance with Munoz.

He has gone the distance in each of his past four pro fights, including his UFC debut against Haqparast.

As such, play YES (-185): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? It’s a little pricey but will be well worth it.

In addition, play PENA ON POINTS (+165) on round betting for an added value.

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Luis Pena announces bout with Drakkar Klose pulled from UFC Fight Night 185

The lightweight bout between Drakkar Klose and Luis Pena has been pulled from the UFC Fight Night 185 lineup.

Tonight’s UFC Fight Night 185 lineup is down to 13 fights.

The lightweight matchup between [autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag] and [autotag]Drakkar Klose[/autotag] has been scratched from the card.

Pena (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) revealed that he was informed one of Klose’s (11-2-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) cornermen tested positive for COVID-19, and out of precautions, UFC officials removed the bout from the card (via Twitter):

I hate this man but it’s with a heavy heart that must inform you guys that the fight has been called off one of Drakkar’s corner tested positive for covid and out of the health and safety for us both the @ufc decided to pull the fight praying that he and his team remain healthy

Klose has yet to issue any comments on the situation of his canceled fight.

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis
  • Yana Kunitskaya vs. Ketlen Vieira
  • Darrick Minner vs. Charles Rosa
  • Chris Daukaus vs. Aleksei Oleinik
  • Phil Hawes vs. Nassourdine Imavov
  • Andrei Arlovski vs. Tom Aspinall

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 5 p.m. ET)

  • Danny Chavez vs. Jared Gordon
  • Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Pena
  • John Castaneda vs. Eddie Wineland
  • Julian Erosa vs. Nate Landwehr
  • Shana Dobson vs. Casey O’Neill
  • Jamall Emmers vs. Chas Skelly
  • Drako Rodriguez vs. Aiemann Zahabi
  • Serghei Spivac vs. Jared Vanderaa

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With Jai Herbert out, Luis Pena steps in to face Drakkar Klose at UFC Fight Night 185

With Drakkar Klose needing a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 185, Luis Pena has stepped in on a week’s notice to take the challenge.

With [autotag]Drakkar Klose[/autotag] needing a new opponent, [autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag] has stepped in on a week’s notice to take the challenge.

[autotag]Jai Herbert[/autotag] has been forced out of UFC Fight Night 185 on Feb. 20 due to COVID-19 related health issues and Pena (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) will step in on short notice to face Klose (11-2-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC).

A person with knowledge of the booking confirmed the news to MMA Junkie on Thursday. They asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. MMA Fighting was first to report the news.

Following the news, Herbert released a statement on Instagram explaining how a recent positive COVID-19 test forced him to withdraw.

“Unfortunately I’m out of my fight on Feb 20th…couple weeks ago I became ill…I then tested positive for COVID. Obviously this meant I had to isolate & was unable to get my medicals done, train or cut weight.
I was really looking forward to this fight, to show what improvements I’ve made since my last one.
It’s another set back…but there’s people being effected by this pandemic a lot worse then me so it is what it is.
Il be back soon, and cement myself in the @ufc lightweight division….what is life without a bit of adversity ….. 👊🏽 “

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Klose will look to rebound from a second-round knockout loss to Beneil Dariush at UFC 248, where he was stopped in a thrilling back-and-forth contest. Prior to that, the Arizona native had scored three straight wins over Lando Vannata, Bobby Green and Christos Giagos.

Since moving back up to 155 pounds, Pena has split his past four appearances. After defeating Steve Garcia via unanimous decision in February, the Season 27 “Ultimate Fighter” alum suffered a third-round submission loss at the hands of Khama Worthy at UFC on ESPN 12 in June.

With the change, the UFC Fight Night 185 lineup includes:

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis
  • Yana Kunitskaya vs. Ketlen Vieira
  • Darrick Minner vs. Charles Rosa
  • Chris Daukaus vs. Aleksei Oleinik
  • Rafael Alves vs. Patrick Sabatini
  • Andrei Arlovski vs. Tom Aspinall

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 5 p.m. ET)

  • Nassourdine Imavov vs. Phil Hawes
  • Danny Chavez vs. Jared Gordon
  • Drakkar Klose vs. Luis Pena
  • John Castaneda vs. Eddie Wineland
  • Julian Erosa vs. Nate Landwehr
  • Shana Dobson vs. Casey O’Neill
  • Drako Rodriguez vs. Aiemann Zahabi
  • Serghei Spivac vs. Jared Vanderaa
  • Jamall Emmers vs. Chas Skelly

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Luis Pena, Tim Elliott among four UFC fighters suspended for positive drug tests

Jamahal Hill, Tim Elliott, Luis Pena and Deron Winn have been suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for positive drug tests.

Four UFC fighters have been given suspensions at the latest Nevada Athletic Commission hearing.

On Thursday, the NAC suspended and fined [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag], [autotag]Tim Elliott[/autotag] and [autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag] for testing positive for cannabis, while [autotag]Deron Winn[/autotag] was suspended for testing positive for amphetamines.

Elliott (16-11-1 MMA, 5-9 UFC) and Pena (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) each were suspended four and a half months and fined 15 percent of the fight purses from their corresponding bouts. They each received reduced suspensions since they had taken their fights on short notice.

Elliott lost to Brandon Royval on May 30 at UFC on ESPN 9. Pena lost to Khama Worthy on June 27 at UFC on ESPN 12. Both fighters lost by submission.

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Hill (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) most recently fought at UFC on ESPN 9 on May 30 and picked up a first-round TKO victory over Klidson Abreu. The win over Abreu was overturned to a no contest due to his violation. He also received a six-month suspension and a fine of 15 percent of his fight purse.

Winn (6-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) received a $1,800 fine and a nine-month suspension for his positive test. The American Kickboxing Academy product most recently competed on March 7 where he fell short to Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 248.

All suspensions are retroactive to the date of the failed tests.

Hill and Elliott’s positive tests came from May 30 collections. Pena’s positive test came from a sample collected July 27. Winn’s positive test came March 7.

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Luis Pena, Tim Elliot, Jamahal Hill get temporary suspensions extended by NAC after positive tests for marijuana

NAC extends temporary suspensions for three UFC fighters after positive marijuana tests.

[autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag], [autotag]Tim Elliot[/autotag] and [autotag]Jamahal Hill[/autotag] will have to wait a bit longer for resolution on their infractions in Nevada.

The three UFC competitors had their temporary suspensions extended by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday afternoon’s monthly meeting after they all tested positive for marijuana in their respective pre-fight screenings. All three suspensions will hold until a full disciplinary hearing at the next NAC meeting, expected to take place in September.

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Pena’s (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) positive marijuana test came from a urine sample submitted on July 24, prior to his July 27 bout with Khama Worthy at UFC on ESPN 12. He lost via third-round submission.

Elliot’s (16-11-1 MMA, 5-9 UFC) positive test came on May 30 ahead of a flyweight contest against Brandon Royval at UFC on ESPN 9. He took the bout on short notice and lost via submission. Elliot went on to fight one more time, as he took on Ryan Benoit at UFC on ESPN 13 on July 16 in Abu Dhabi. Elliot’s temporary suspension officially kicked in on July 21.

Hill (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) also tested positive on May 30 at UFC on ESPN 9, but for a light-heavyweight contest against Klidson Abreu. The 29-year-old won via first round knockout, picking up his second win in the promotion.

It’s unclear at this time if the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the UFC’s anti-doping partner, will also seek disciplinary action on the positive test.

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Callout Collection: Who UFC on ESPN 14 winners want next – and how likely they’ll get them

Fabricio Werdum and Paul Craig were among those who name-dropped their preferred next opponents at UFC on ESPN 14 in Abu Dhabi.

Earning wins in the UFC is certainly no easy task, but what comes next is often even more important: the post-fight callout.

So after Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 14 event in Abu Dhabi, who took advantage of their time on the mic? See below for this week’s Callout Collection – and just how realistic each one is.

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First up, let’s take a look at the preliminary card …

Nathaniel Wood

Wants to fight: [autotag]John Dodson[/autotag]

The callout: “I’d love to come back here, it’s been an absolutely amazing experience. If the UFC do keep this venue here up and running, I’d love to get back on here. I’d like a rematch with John Dodson at some point, but I understand that (the matchmakers) won’t give that to me necessarily, so just whoever the matchmakers want me to fight, I’ll take whoever the UFC give me.”

The reality: [autotag]Nathaniel Wood[/autotag] knows that he’s unlikely to get a rematch with John Dodson straight away, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to plant the seed in the matchmakers’ minds. The Brit was set to face undefeated debutant Umar Nurmagomedov on “Fight Island” but the death of his uncle – and father of cousin Khabib – Abdulmanap meant he withdrew from the event. Wood stayed on the card and showed off his evolving striking game against game debutant John Castaneda. Wood will have to take on, and beat, more established opposition before he can get his rematch, but after another performance full of positives, the Brit is trending in the right direction again.

Next up: Rising featherweight targets fellow hot prospect.

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UFC on ESPN 12 medical suspensions: Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker get matching terms

Three fighters are facing 180-day suspensions as a result of UFC on ESPN 12.

Three fighters are facing 180-day suspensions as a result of UFC on ESPN 12 – but neither of the card’s headliners is among them.

On Tuesday, MMA Junkie acquired a full list of UFC on ESPN 12 medical suspensions from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Fighters can return sooner than the duration of their suspensions if cleared by a doctor.

Despite a back-and-forth battle for 25 minutes, [autotag]Dustin Poirier[/autotag] and [autotag]Dan Hooker[/autotag] walked away relatively unscathed. Both men received a 60-day suspension due to a “tough fight.”

The three fighters facing the longest suspensions are [autotag]Gian Villante[/autotag], [autotag]Brendan Allen[/autotag], and [autotag]Khama Worthy[/autotag]. All three combatants were handed potential six-month terms due to various injuries.

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Villante suffered a hand injury in his main card loss to [autotag]Maurice Greene[/autotag], right after Allen sustained injuries to his nose and eye against [autotag]Kyle Daukaus[/autotag]. Allen’s manager, Brian Butler, revealed the extent of his fighter’s injuries in a post on Sunday. As for Worthy, the promotional sophomore injured both his knee and hand in a win over [autotag]Luis Pena[/autotag], according to the medical report.

The full list of UFC on ESPN 12 medical suspensions include:

  • Dustin Poirier: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days due to a “tough fight”
  • Dan Hooker: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days due to a “tough fight”
  • [autotag]Mike Perry[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days or until left eyebrow lacerations are cleared by a doctor
  • [autotag]Mickey Gall[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days
  • Maurice Greene: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to left cheek laceration
  • Gian Villante: Suspended 180 days or until left hand x-ray is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days
  • Brendan Allen: Suspended 180 days or until left orbital, nasal, and sinus fractures are cleared by an ear, nose, and throat doctor; also suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days
  • Kyle Daukaus: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days due to eyebrow laceration
  • [autotag]Takashi Sato[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Jason Witt[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days
  • [autotag]Julian Erosa[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to left eye laceration
  • [autotag]Sean Woodson[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days
  • Khama Worthy: Suspended 180 days or until right ankle x-ray and left knee MRI are cleared by an orthopedic doctor.
  • Luis Pena: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days
  • [autotag]Tanner Boser[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Philipe Lins[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days
  • [autotag]Kay Hansen[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days, or until left eye laceration is cleared by a doctor
  • [autotag]Jinh Yu Frey[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Youssef Zalal[/autotag]: No suspension
  • [autotag]Jordan Griffin[/autotag]: No suspension

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How to watch UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker, with full fight card betting odds

How to watch Poirier vs. Hooker, with betting odds for the full UFC on ESPN 12 fight card.

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UFC on ESPN 12 is set for Saturday at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The main card, highlighted by the main event between Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier and Dan “The Hangman” Hooker, will begin at 8 p.m. ET. The prelims start at 5 p.m. ET and the entire fight card is available on ESPN and ESPN+. Below, we look at BetMGM‘s betting odds for UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker.

How to watch UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker

Where can I watch UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker

The main card is available on ESPN and ESPN+; sign up for ESPN+ here.

Prelim bouts are available on ESPN and ESPN+.

What time is UFC Fight Night?

The main card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.

Prelims are set for 5 p.m. ET.

When is UFC Fight Night?

Saturday, June 27.

Where is UFC Fight Night taking place?

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker will be held at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.

UFC on ESPN 12: Poirier vs. Hooker full main card

Betting odds courtesy of BetMGM. All lines last updated Friday at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Dustin Poirier (-228) vs. Dan Hooker (+185)

The No. 3 contender in the lightweight division, Poirier is being given a sizable edge against the fifth-ranked Hooker. Poirier is 25-6 heading into the fight against the 20-8 New Zealander.

Mike Perry (-313) vs. Mickey Gall (+250)

Perry (13-6) comes into this one with a considerable experience advantage over Gall (6-2). Both fighters are unranked in the welterweight division.

Brendan Allen (-304) vs. Kyle Daukaus (+240)

Allen is the No. 13 middleweight contender with a record of 14-3. Daukaus is unranked despite a perfect 9-0 MMA record. He beat Nolan Norwood by submission for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships title Jan. 31.

Gian Villante (+190) vs. Maurice Greene (-239)

The lone heavyweight bout on the main card features two unranked fighters. Villante (17-11) is giving up four inches of both height and reach, and 38 pounds to the 6-foot-7 Greene (8-5).

Sean Woodson (-435) vs. Julian Erosa (+330)

Woodson is the heaviest favorite on the entire UFC Fight Night card as he puts his 7-0 record on the line against the 22-9 Erosa in this catchweight fight. Erosa snapped a three-fight losing skid with a win over A.J. Bryant at CageSport 60 in February.

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UFC on ESPN 12 prelims card

The prelim card is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET.

Luis Pena (-250) vs. Khama Worthy (+200)

Pena is the heaviest favorite on the prelims card in his lightweight bout against Worthy. Pena is 8-2 and has a four-inch height advantage against his 15-6 opponent.

Mara Romero Borella (NA) vs. Miranda Maverick (NA)

Romero Borella (12-8) is three inches taller with a four-inch reach advantage over Maverick (7-2) in a women’s flyweight bout. Borella has lost her last three UFC Fight Night tilts, most recently being submitted by Cortney Casey in Round 1 of a May 16 fight.

Philipe Lins (-115) vs. Tanner Boser (-106)

Lins (14-4) has a slight edge over Boser (17-6-1) in another heavyweight contest. The Canadian Boser is 10 pounds heavier, but both fighters stand at 6-foot-2.

Takashi Sato (-134) vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (+110)

Sato (15-3) is favored over Brahimaj (8-2) in a welterweight bout. Both contestants stand at 5-foot-10, weigh 170 pounds and have 73 inches of reach.

Jordan Griffin (+100) vs. Youssef Zalal (-121)

Griffin (18-7) is a slight underdog despite being considerably more experienced than Zalal (8-2). Both fighters are coming off wins in February.

Kay Hansen (-173) vs. Jinh Yu Frey (+145)

Hansen (6-3) and Frey (9-4) will open UFC Fight Night with a women’s strawweight bout and the edge goes to Hansen.

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