Anthony Smith teaches us not to doubt him – again

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-301-takeaways-analysis-reaction-anthony-smith-jose-aldo What mattered most at UFC 301 at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * * 5 Mauricio Ruffy makes an impressive impression in debut May … Read more

Michel Pereira’s streak joins elite company

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-301-post-event-facts-michel-pereira-joins-elite-company-with-eighth-straight-octagon-win The octagon made its 40th trip to Brazil on Saturday with UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro. Although it was far from a stacked lineup in the aftermath of UFC 300 this past month, … Read more

UFC 301 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Jose Aldo gets $21,000

[ RIO DE JANEIRO – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 301 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $280,000. 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 301 took place at … Read more

UFC 301 bonuses: The Force is $50,000 strong with Mauricio Ruffy

[ May 4, 2024; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL; Mauricio Ruffy (red gloves) fights Jamie Mullarkey (blue gloves) during UFC 301 at Rio Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports Mauricio Ruffy def. Jamie Mullarkey via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:42 Mauricio Ruffy (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) lived up to whatever hype preceded him when … Read more

Caio Borralho vs. Paul Craig prediction, pick, time, odds: UFC 301

[ Caio Borralho and Paul Craig meet Saturday on the UFC 301 main card at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 3-3UFC main cards, 2024: 31-32-2 Caio Borralho vs. Paul Craig UFC 301 preview Borralho hasn’t lost since his … Read more

I built my career in the UFC over upsets

[ Trying to rebound in enemy territory is not ideal for Paul Craig, but he’s used to beating the odds. Craig (17-7-1 MMA, 9-7-1 UFC) meets Brazil’s Caio Borralho (15-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) on Saturday’s UFC 301 (Pay-per-view/ESPN/ESPN+) main card opener at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Craig is a big underdog against streaking rising … Read more

Caio Borralho plans to KO Paul Craig at UFC 301, avenge Brazilians

[ Caio Borralho has plenty of motivation heading into his sixth UFC fight. The rising middleweight contender returns to the cage Saturday against veteran Paul Craig in the opening bout of the pay-per-view main card of UFC 301 at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Not only will Borralho (15-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) be … Read more

Jose Aldo still holds records after layoff

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-301-pre-event-facts-jose-aldo-still-holds-records-retirement-layoff The UFC turns the page to its May schedule on Saturday with UFC 301, which takes place at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro. A flyweight championship fight will headline the promotion’s 40th all-time … Read more