UFC Vegas 61 Performance Bonus Winners

UFC Vegas 61 took place in the UFC Apex without any fans or media, but the fighters still put on a show and the event was highlighted by a number of bonus-worthy performances. The evening ended up getting off to a torrid start with 4-straight finishes,…

UFC Vegas 61 took place in the UFC Apex without any fans or media, but the fighters still put on a show and the event was highlighted by a number of bonus-worthy performances. The evening ended up getting off to a torrid start with 4-straight finishes, and the winning fighter from each of those bouts…

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Randy Costa submitted in less than 2 minutes by 42-year-old Guido Cannetti – UFC Vegas 61 Highlights

Guido CannettiTurning in one of the fastest submission wins in the history of the UFC bantamweight division, veteran contender, Guido Cannetti knocks back the upcoming, Randy Costa — latching onto a first round rear-naked choke to open UFC Vegas 61 at the UFC Apex facility. Tasked with opening the organization’s return tonight in ‘Sin City’ — […]

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Turning in one of the fastest submission wins in the history of the UFC bantamweight division, veteran contender, Guido Cannetti knocks back the upcoming, Randy Costa — latching onto a first round rear-naked choke to open UFC Vegas 61 at the UFC Apex facility.

Tasked with opening the organization’s return tonight in ‘Sin City’ — without fans or media in attendance, Cannetti, an Argentine veteran managed to catch Costa coming in off the back of a front kick attempt, dropping the latter to the canvas with a well-placed low kick.

Immediately jumping to Costa’s back, Cannetti, who turns 43 years old at the end of this year, fought the hands and managed to secure hooks on Costa, forcing an eventual tap to land his second straight victory following a prior knockout win against promotional alum, Kris Moutinho.

Below, catch the highlights from Guido Cannetti’s win over Randy Costa

UFC Bantamweight Makes History With Salary Deal

A UFC fighter is paving the way for a whole new type of fight purse. UFC bantamweight fighter, Guido Cannetti is looking out for his future. Fighter pay has been at the forefront of many conversations lately. There are many fighters who are unhappy wit…

A UFC fighter is paving the way for a whole new type of fight purse. UFC bantamweight fighter, Guido Cannetti is looking out for his future. Fighter pay has been at the forefront of many conversations lately. There are many fighters who are unhappy with the amount in which they get paid, and others who…

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Kris Moutinho vs. Guido Cannetti In The Works For March

A very exciting bantamweight matchup is in the works for March.

The UFC is beginning to book their spring events already and a top matchup between an exciting newbie and a battle-tested vet is in the works. A bantamweight matchup between Kris Mouti…

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A very exciting bantamweight matchup is in the works for March.

The UFC is beginning to book their spring events already and a top matchup between an exciting newbie and a battle-tested vet is in the works. A bantamweight matchup between Kris Moutinho and Guido Cannetti has been confirmed by MMA Junkie. The bout is being discussed for the March 12 UFC Fight Night card.

Moutinho made his UFC debut in July against Sean O’Malley. Although he lost that bout, he gained popularity due to his heart and fighting style along with his toughness. Moutinho is a product of Cage Fury Fighting Championship, a regional MMA organization out of the east coast that has produced many great UFC fighters over the years.

Moutinho was linked to a possible bout against Aaron Phillips for October but was forced out of that fight with an injury. Now he will take on the 41-year-old Cannetti in March.

Cannetti has been in the UFC since 2014. Cannetti fought twice for the promotion before being suspended for a failed USADA drug test. He returned in 2018 but has only won one fight since that time. He has lost his last three UFC bouts to Marlon Vera, Danaa Batgerel, and Mana Martinez. He will have his hands full with the young up-and-coming Moutinho.

The rest of the fight card for this March 12 event is yet to be determined. The only other bout slated for the event is a light heavyweight matchup between Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev. The location of the event has not been announced as of yet but should be in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex.

How do you think will have their hand raised on March 12, Kris Moutinho or Guido Cannetti?

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UFC Fighter Guido Cannetti Accepts 10-Month Sanction From USADA

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight Guido Cannetti has accepted a 10-month suspension. Back in October 2016, Cannetti was flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Cannetti tested positive for multiple banned substances. USADA recently announced he has accepted a 10-month sanction. You can read USADA’s statement below: “USADA announced today that UFC athlete, Guido Cannetti, […]

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight Guido Cannetti has accepted a 10-month suspension. Back in October 2016, Cannetti was flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Cannetti tested positive for multiple banned substances. USADA recently announced he has accepted a 10-month sanction. You can read USADA’s statement below: “USADA announced today that UFC athlete, Guido Cannetti, […]

Cannetti Flagged By USADA, Pulled From Rematch At TUF: Latin America 3

This weekend it was announced that the rematch between Guido Cannetti and Marco Beltran scheduled for next Saturday’s TUF: Latin America 3 event in Mexico is off.

Cannetti has been flagged by USADA for a potential Anti-Doping Violation and has been …

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This weekend it was announced that the rematch between Guido Cannetti and Marco Beltran scheduled for next Saturday’s TUF: Latin America 3 event in Mexico is off.

Cannetti has been flagged by USADA for a potential Anti-Doping Violation and has been pulled from the card, and the assumption is there will not be a new opponent for Beltran.

The following statement was released via UFC.com on Saturday afternoon regarding Cannetti’s positive test result and being pulled from the TUF: Latin America 3:

The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Guido Cannetti of a potential Anti-Doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on October 5, 2016. USADA has provisionally suspended Cannetti based on the potential anti-doping violation.

Cannetti was scheduled to fight Marco Beltran next Saturday in Mexico City. The UFC is currently exploring whether a replacement to fight Beltran can be arranged.

USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full fair legal review process that is afforded to all athletes before any sanctions are imposed. Consistent with all previous potential anti-doping violations, additional information or UFC statements will be provided at the appropriate time as the process moves forward.