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SUNDAY TRIVIA: Before Louis Smolka lost last night, who was the only person previously to defeat him in MMA?

October 2, 2016

QUESTION: Louis Smolka lost last night to Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 96. Smolka had only lost one fight in his entire career before that. Who beat him? OPTIONS: (a) Chris Cariaso (b) Paddy Holohan […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 96 – Ecochard’s Preview & Predictions: Lineker vs. Dodson, Brooks vs. Oliviera, Ottow vs. Burkman

September 28, 2016

Two former flyweights throw down in the bantamweight main event for this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night. Enjoy the following preview and predictions for the night’s entire card. Fight Pass Early Prelims Kelly Faszholz (3-1) vs. […]

TUESDAY TOP FIVE: Top 5 Finishes from UFC Fight Night 96 fighters in history including Marquardt vs. Maia at UFC 102

September 27, 2016

5.  Louis Smolka vs. Richie Vaculik (UFC Fight Night 55) This fight took place on the prelims of the Luke Rockhold vs. Michael Bisping card in Sydney, Australia.  Vaculik was the hometown fighter and was […]

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