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  • “Out In The Middle” – Barbosa Beats Gatto Despite Soccer Kick

    “Out In The Middle” – Barbosa Beats Gatto Despite Soccer Kick

    While the UFC Vegas 115 prelim bout between Dione Barbosa and Melissa Gatto ended in a majority decision, the shock isn’t from the decision itself, but rather the events that led to it.

    Gatto seemed to be in control early on, thanks to her sharp counterattacks and her control in the top position. The second round featured plenty of grappling, with Barbosa threatening submissions on multiple occasions. Barbosa continued that momentum into the third round.

    The turning point, however, occurred during round two. Barbosa appeared to land a kick to the head of a grounded Gatto, with Gatto going down in a delayed but harsh manner.

    Soccer kicks are illegal under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, and it appeared that Gatto would be victorious by disqualification. The ruling, however, was that Gatto was allowed to continue, and Barbosa was only deducted one point for the foul.

    Barbosa then went on to win via majority decision, two 29-27 scores in her favor to go alongside a 28-28.

    Dione Barbosa Gets Majority Decision Over Melissa Gatto Despite Soccer Kick Foul

    It remains to be seen if Gatto will appeal the decision loss.

    Barbosa has now won six of her most recent eight and is 2-2 in her last four.

    Gatto has now lost three of her last four.

  • Justin Jaynes Suspended 18 Months For Cocaine; Faces Nevada Ban

    Justin Jaynes Suspended 18 Months For Cocaine; Faces Nevada Ban

    The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has suspended Justin Jaynes retroactively for 18 months after a failed drug test following his most recent MMA fight.

    Per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, Jaynes will be eligible to compete again after April 24, 2027 — a suspension that goes back to his fight with Marlon Gonzales at Tuff-N-Uff 149 on October 25.

    Jaynes tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite.

    During the NSAC meeting to approve the measure, chairman Dallas Haun implied that another drug-related sanction against Jaynes could result in “Guitar Hero” being outright banned for life by the commission.

    “I have a problem, the third drug offense,” Haun said. “The proposed adjudication agreement I think is fine, but I think we need to add that if Mr. Jaynes comes back for any drug-related [offense] then he will be barred from the state of Nevada permanently, would be my input.”

    In addition to the suspension, Jaynes was fined $200 and had to pay $250.60 in prosecution fees.

    The status of Jaynes’ victory over Marlon Gonzales in October is unclear. Martin reports the commission upheld the victory; however, Tapology lists the fight as a no-contest.

    Jaynes, who is 17-11 in MMA, fought for the UFC in 2020 and 2021. Jaynes earned a performance bonus in his debut with a 41-second finish of Frank Camacho, but he then lost to Gavin Tucker, Gabriel Benitez, Devonte Smith, and Charles Rosa before being cut by the promotion.

    Jaynes went 1-3 after being released by the UFC and lost to Lloyd Mix in a bare-knuckle boxing bout last year.

  • NSAC Withholding Isaac Dulgarian’s UFC Vegas 110 Fight Purse

    NSAC Withholding Isaac Dulgarian’s UFC Vegas 110 Fight Purse

    The Nevada State Athletic Commission is withholding the entire fight purse of Isaac Dulgarian following his controversial bout with Yadier Del Valle at UFC Vegas 110.

    Ariel Helwani and Uncrowned were the first to report the matter.

    Per Helwani, an investigation by the commission is ongoing, and it’s unknown if or when Dulgarian will receive his fight purse.

    Isaac Dulgarian UFC Vegas 110 Purse Withheld, NSAC Investigating Fight

    Dulgarian was originally pegged as a heavy favorite for his fight with Del Valle. In the hours leading up to the fight, however, his line dropped massively from -250 to -166. A number of bets also came in on the first-round prop for Del Valle; both of these resulted in a number of sportsbooks pulling the fight from betting.

    Dulgarian was easily taken down and submitted in the first round.

    The aftermath of this fight has been monumental, from Dulgarian being released, to allegations of over 100 fights being flagged by the FBI, to reports of this circumstance not being an isolated incident.

  • Sean Strickland Temporarily Suspended By Nevada State Athletic Commission, Hearing Scheduled

    Sean Strickland Temporarily Suspended By Nevada State Athletic Commission, Hearing Scheduled

    The UFC may be without Sean Strickland for some time, depending on what the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) determines at an upcoming meeting.

    The NSAC will be holding a meeting this coming Wednesday, July 23, and one of the topics for discussion will be an “extension of temporary suspension” for Strickland “for possible action.”

    A temporary suspension for Strickland has been confirmed, meaning that Strickland is unable to compete in the UFC until a full punishment is determined and served.

    Sean Strickland Temporarily Suspended For Tuff-N-Uff Incident, NSAC To Hold Hearing Wednesday

    The suspension stems from an incident at a Tuff-N-Uff event last month that Strickland was present at. Strickland, along with fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis, were in the corner of Miles Hunsinger, who was submitted by Luis Hernandez.

    Following Hernandez’s win, Hernandez made taunts in the direction of Strickland Curtis, who stormed the cage for a confrontation. Strickland threw punches toward Hernandez, including one that appeared to land, before security intervened.

    Strickland last fought at UFC 312, coming up short in a middleweight title rematch against Dricus Du Plessis.