Tag: UFC Utica

Gregor Gillespie Submits Vinc Pichel In One-Sided Showcase

Gregor Gillespie was all business against Vinc Pichel at #UFCUtica:

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Gregor Gillespie dominated Vinc Pichel.

The co-main event of UFC Utica featured New York’s own Gillespie. He took on Vinc Pichel inside the Adirondack Bank Center. Pichel didn’t stand a chance.

Gillespie landed the right hand and took Pichel down. He moved to side control. Pichel turned and Gillespie went for a front choke. They stood up and Gillespie landed a knee. He dumped his opponent back down to the mat. Gillespie moved to mount. Pichel scrambled out. Gillespie took Pichel down again. Gillespie went for a choke near the end of the round, but Pichel held on.

Gillespie dumped Pichel down early in the second stanza. Gillespie took the back momentarily. Gillespie settled for an arm triangle and forced the tap.

Final Result: Gregor Gillespie def. Vinc Pichel via submission (arm triangle choke) – R2, 4:06

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Ben Saunders Crumbles Jake Ellenberger Inside Two Minutes

Ben Saunders dusts Jake Ellenberger at #UFCUtica:

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Jake Ellenberger folded at the hands of Ben Saunders.

A welterweight clash between two seasoned veterans earned a spot on the UFC Utica main card. Saunders and Ellenberger were hoping to turn back the clock at least one more time tonight (June 1). Saunders ended up having his way.

Saunders opened up with a high kick that was blocked. Ellenberger caught a kick and shoved his opponent to the fence. He then landed a right hand. A knee was there for Saunders. A huge knee to the body crumbled Ellenberger and that’s all she wrote.

With the victory, Saunders snaps his two-fight skid. The good news for him is that he is 3-2 in his last five outings. As for Ellenberger, he has dropped three in a row and has gone 1-5 in his last six bouts.

Final Result: Ben Saunders def. Jake Ellenberger via TKO (knee & punches) – R1, 1:56

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UFC Utica Video Highlights: Brooks TKOs Himself Against Torres In Wild Opener

The UFC Fight Night 131: Rivera vs. Moraes (UFC Utica) event kicked off with a bang on Friday night. In the opening bout on the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card, Jarred Brooks lost to Jose Torres after suffering a freak accident, knocking himself out wh…

The UFC Fight Night 131: Rivera vs. Moraes (UFC Utica) event kicked off with a bang on Friday night. In the opening bout on the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card, Jarred Brooks lost to Jose Torres after suffering a freak accident, knocking himself out while slamming Torres in the second round. When scooping Torres up, […]

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UFC Utica Preliminary Card Live Results

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It’s once again fight day here at LowKickMMA, and the talent on display tonight (Friday, June 1, 2018) will come from in the form of UFC Utica. Headlining the card are Jimmie Rivera and Marlon Moraes, but there’s a whole bunch of great fights also taking place on the preliminary section of the card.

Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy in a women’s flyweight bout closes the preliminary card on FOX Sports 1.

Nik Lentz vs. Leonardo Santos is next in a lightweight bout.

Niko Price vs. Belal Muhammad is next in a welterweight bout.

Gleison Tibau vs. Desmond Green in a lightweight bout opens the FOX Sports 1 preliminary bouts.

Nathaniel Wood vs. Johnny Eduardo in a bantamweight bout finishes off the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card. In round 1, A short uppercut from Eduardo may have hurt Wood. Right hand and a body shot. Eduardo is tagging Wood with great shots. In round 2, They trade shots and then Eduardo shoots for a takedown and Wood winds up on top. Wood latches onto a d’arce choke and gets the tap.

Opening the UFC Fight Pass prelims is Jose Torres vs. Jarred Brooks in a flyweight bout. In round 1, Torres ends up blocking one spinning backfist, then gets dropped with the same move seconds later, but on the other side. Brooks with a headlock and throwing knees to the shoulder. Torres is to his feet and back to striking. Excellent level change by Brooks and he takes Torres down and takes the back, with hooks in. He’s backpacked on him with a minute left in the round. In round 2, Jorres starts round 2 having to defend a takedown, then ate another right hand. Brooks spins again but Torres now has Brooks’ back. It appears that Brooks knocked himself out when he attempted to slam Torres to the mat.

Here are the results:

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1/8PM ET)

Female Flyweight: Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy

Lightweight: Nik Lentz vs. Leonardo Santos

Welterweight: Niko Price vs. Belal Muhammad

Lightweight: Gleison Tibau vs. Desmond Green

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/7PM ET)

Bantamweight: Nathaniel Wood def. Johnny Eduardo via Submission (D’Arce Choke) in Round 2.

Flyweight: Jose Torres def. Jarred Brooks by TKO (punches) at 2:55 of Round 2

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Jessica Aguilar vs. Jodie Esquibel Pulled From UFC Utica

This fight was unexpectedly pulled from the show.

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The scheduled women’s strawweight bout between Jessica Aguilar and Jodie Esquibel has been pulled from UFC Utica.

It was revealed on Friday afternoon that the fight had been scrapped from this event, which is slated to take place tonight (June 1, 2018) at Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York.

So here’s the story, the New York State Athletic Commission asked for additional medical clearance on Thursday for Aguilar and ended up receiving it. However, earlier today, the commission decided to scrap the fight despite giving the thumbs up the previous day.

Aguilar coach and cornerman Din Thomas noted that her having chapped lips was the issue behind this.

“(Thursday), the commission doctor saw her lips and thought it may have been some sort of infection,” Thomas told MMAjunkie via text. “They rushed her to a dermatologist as soon as she stepped off the scale. The dermatologist said nothing was wrong and cleared her to fight – gave her a doctor’s note and everything. Now today, the commission doctor saw her and told her she can’t fight.”

The UFC issued the following statement on the situation:

“Due to a medical issue involving strawweight athlete Jessica Aguilar, the New York State Athletic Commission has cancelled her scheduled bout against Jodie Esquibel. Tonight’s UFC FIGHT NIGHT card will proceed with 12 bouts, beginning at 6:55 pm ET / 3:55 pm PT.”

The main card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 10 PM ET while the preliminary card will be split broadcasted on FOX Sports 1 at 8 PM ET and the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass, at 7 PM ET.

Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Moraes in a bantamweight bout will headline this event. Here is the updated card:

MAIN CARD (FOX Sports 1/10PM ET)

Bantamweight: Jimmie Rivera vs. Marlon Moraes

Lightweight: Vinc Pichel vs. Gregor Gillespie

Heavyweight: Walt Harris vs. Daniel Spitz

Welterweight: Jake Ellenberger vs. Ben Saunders

Featherweight: Julio Arce vs. Daniel Teymur

Light Heavyweight: Sam Alvey vs. Gian Villante

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1/8PM ET)

Female Flyweight: Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy

Lightweight: Nik Lentz vs. Leonardo Santos

Welterweight: Niko Price vs. Belal Muhammad

Lightweight: Gleison Tibau vs. Desmond Green

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/7PM ET)

Bantamweight: Nathaniel Wood vs. Johnny Eduardo

Flyweight: Jose Torres vs. Jarred Brook

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UFC Utica: Jessica Aguilar vs. Jodie Esquibel Canceled

Jessica Aguilar and Jodie Esquibel will no longer be competing tonight (June 1). Aguilar and Esquibel were set to clash on the preliminary portion of UFC Utica, but it appears those plans have gone awry. The two were going to meet inside the Adirondack…

Jessica Aguilar and Jodie Esquibel will no longer be competing tonight (June 1). Aguilar and Esquibel were set to clash on the preliminary portion of UFC Utica, but it appears those plans have gone awry. The two were going to meet inside the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York. Instead, the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) […]

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