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Ben Saunders, Junior Albini Among 8 Cut Released By UFC

SaundersThe UFC has parted ways with a couple of fighters. In an effort to trim its massive roster, the Las Vegas-based promotion has either released or chosen not to re-sign eight fighters as per MMA Junkie. The most notable name is welterweight Ben Saunders. Competing in his second stint with the UFC, Saunders has had […]

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The UFC has parted ways with a couple of fighters.

In an effort to trim its massive roster, the Las Vegas-based promotion has either released or chosen not to re-sign eight fighters as per MMA Junkie.

The most notable name is welterweight Ben Saunders. Competing in his second stint with the UFC, Saunders has had a poor string of results having lost his last four outings, including six of his last seven. His most recent setback came in a knockout defeat to welterweight veteran Matt Brown at UFC 245 in December.

Another name no longer in the UFC is Brazilian heavyweight Junior Albini. Although he debuted in the promotion with a TKO win over Timoth Johnson back in 2017, he has gone on to lose his next four. His most recent defeat was a TKO by Maurice Greene last summer.

He already has his next fight booked, however.

Other names released include bantamweight Brandon Davis; welterweight Nathan Coy; bantamweight Jin Soo Son; heavyweight Daniel Spitz; women’s flyweight Kalindra Faria; and bantamweight Grigorii Popov.

Do any of these releases shock you?

UFC Minneapolis Highlights: Maurice Greene Smashes Junior Albini

UFC Minneapolis has kicked off with a bang. In the opening fight of the night, Maurice Greene put on a show at heavyweight against Junior Albini in front of his native Minnesota crowd. Greene dropped Albini twice in the opening round, finishing him on the ground after the second drop with some nice ground-and-pound. After […]

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UFC Minneapolis has kicked off with a bang. In the opening fight of the night, Maurice Greene put on a show at heavyweight against Junior Albini in front of his native Minnesota crowd.

Greene dropped Albini twice in the opening round, finishing him on the ground after the second drop with some nice ground-and-pound. After the fight, Greene called out former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, who is currently booked against Ben Rothwell.

Check out Greene’s sick finish over Albini here:

Our coverage of UFC Minneapolis rolls on throughout the night. Follow along with us at this link here.

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UFC Heavyweight Retires In-Cage Diaper

Brazilian heavyweight Junior Albini made quite the impression during his fight against Andrei Arlovski in November. But it wasn’t for his in-cage performance, as he lost the fight while sporting what appeared to be a large, man-sized diaper festooned with a Reebok logo. Fans were bemused as well as bewildered at Albini’s choice of attire, […]

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Brazilian heavyweight Junior Albini made quite the impression during his fight against Andrei Arlovski in November.

But it wasn’t for his in-cage performance, as he lost the fight while sporting what appeared to be a large, man-sized diaper festooned with a Reebok logo.

Fans were bemused as well as bewildered at Albini’s choice of attire, but don’t expect to see him wearing it again.

As he prepares for his bout versus Aleksei Oliynyk at next weekend’s UFC 224, Albini revealed he will not be wearing his man diaper (via MMA Mania):

“On Wednesday, when we try things on, I will be sure to make it as comfortable as possible so that doesn’t happen again.”

Albini ended up losing to Arlovski by decision while adorned in the man diaper at UFC Fight Night 120 but was successful in his UFC debut after smashing Timothy Johnson midway through the first round last July.

However, fight fans best remember him for those ridiculous fight shorts against Arlovski, which resembled a diaper more than any form of combat apparel.

UFC 224 takes place on May 12, 2018, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and features a women’s bantamweight title fight between champion Amanda Nunes and top contender Raquel Pennington.

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Andrei Arlovski Earns First Win In Two Years Against Junior Albini

Junior Albini couldn’t get much going against Andrei Arlovski. Heavyweight action was on display when former UFC heavyweight champion Arlovski took on rising prospect “Baby” Albini on the main card of (Sat., November 11, 2017) UFC Fight Night 120 from the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Albini had no problem throwing leather early. Arlovski […]

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Junior Albini couldn’t get much going against Andrei Arlovski.

Heavyweight action was on display when former UFC heavyweight champion Arlovski took on rising prospect “Baby” Albini on the main card of (Sat., November 11, 2017) UFC Fight Night 120 from the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia.

Albini had no problem throwing leather early. Arlovski was there with him. Eventually, Albini pushed his opponent against the fence. “The Pitbull” got out of the clinch.

A leg kick was there for Arlovski. He went for an overhand, but it was blocked. Albini again pushed the former champion against the cage. He landed an elbow over the top. He snuck in a left hook near the end of the round.

Early in the second stanza, Albini pressed his opponent against the fence. The action was broken up for a lack of activity. Arlovski once again found his back against the fence. Arlovski got our of the hold and landed an uppercut.

A body shot was there for Arlovski. Another uppercut connected for Arlovski. He connected with a spinning back kick to the body. A straight right found the target for Arlovski. “The Pitbull” looked to have stolen the round.

Arlovski landed a couple of body shots. A jab was there for Arlovski. Albini got tagged with a right hand. He blocked a high kick. A switch kick by Arlovski was blocked. Time was briefly called for an eye poke to Arlovski. The two traded blows once time resumed. Blood trickled below the eye of Albini. Arlovski remained active.

Arlovski connected with an uppercut. A left hand landed for Albini. Arlovski landed a knee to the groin and time was called. Albini moved forward and pressed his opponent against the fence. A knee to the body was there for Arlovski. The round came to a close and Arlovski pulled off the decision win.

Final Result: Andrei Arlovski def. Junior Albini via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC Fight Night: Norfolk Grabs Heavyweights Andrei Arlovski, Junior Albini

Junior Albini will look to keep Andrei Arlovski on the longest losing streak of his career this November when the two heavyweights meets at UFC Fight Night 120. Albini (14-2) earned a win in his Octagon debut earlier this year, knocking out Timothy Johnson and earning a “Performance of the Night” bonus. He has won […]

Junior Albini will look to keep Andrei Arlovski on the longest losing streak of his career this November when the two heavyweights meets at UFC Fight Night 120. Albini (14-2) earned a win in his Octagon debut earlier this year, knocking out Timothy Johnson and earning a “Performance of the Night” bonus. He has won […]

Junior Albini Talks About Struggling on Road to UFC Dream

Junior Albini hasn’t had an easy road on his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). “Baby” made his UFC debut a successful one this past Saturday night (July 22). He finished Timothy Johnson in the first round via TKO inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Life was anything but glamorous for […]

Junior Albini hasn’t had an easy road on his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). “Baby” made his UFC debut a successful one this past Saturday night (July 22). He finished Timothy Johnson in the first round via TKO inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Life was anything but glamorous for […]