Antonio Carlos Junior

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MMA’s Top Non-UFC Fighters From 2021

January 16, 2022

With a UFC event on nearly every weekend in a year, it is easy to lose sight of the other fights going on in...

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Antonio Carlos Junior Thankful To Be Happy, Healthy Ahead Of PFL Finals

October 26, 2021

It wasn't always smooth sailing for PFL light heavyweight finalist Antonio Carlos Junior after he left the UFC following an up-and-down tenure at middleweight. But,...

UFC

Antonio Carlos Junior Says He Feels ‘Free’ After UFC Release

February 18, 2021

After Antonio Carlos Junior lost to Brad Tavares at UFC 257, he was released from the promotion. Carlos Junior was a TUF winner and had...

UFC

UFC Vancouver Highlights: Uriah Hall Edges Antonio Carlos Junior

September 14, 2019

Uriah Hall edged out Antonio Carlos Junior at the UFC Vancouver event. It was a fun back and forth affair with Junior controlling the first...

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Antonio Carlos Junior Pokes Fun At Paulo Costa’s USADA Run-in

May 18, 2019

Antonio Carlos Junior is the latest fighter to poke fun at Paulo Costa's sanction. Carlos Junior is set to take on Ian Heinisch tonight (May...

UFC

Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Ian Heinisch Verbally Agreed to for UFC Rochester

March 21, 2019

One day after the UFC announced the headliner for UFC Rochester, another major bout has been added to the May 18th event, when #12-ranked...

UFC

Antonio Carlos Junior Calls Out Newly Freed Paulo Costa

March 7, 2019

With Paulo Costa suddenly becoming available following the announcement of Yoel Romero vs. Paulo Costa, Costa has a very willing replacement eager to take...

UFC

Antonio Carlos Junior Announces Withdrawal From UFC 231 Bout With Elias Theodorou

September 14, 2018

It looks like Antonio Carlos Junior won't be making his scheduled date with Elias Theodorou at UFC 231. The Brazilian was scheduled to make the walk...

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Antonio Carlos Junior Offers to Replace Romero at UFC 230

August 21, 2018

Antonio Carlos Junior has offered to step in and replace Yoel Romero at UFC 230. Paulo Costa was scheduled to face the number one...

UFC

Antonio Carlos Junior and Elias Theodorou Reported for UFC São Paulo

July 27, 2018

A middleweight bout has been verbally agreed to for UFC São Paulo between Antonio Carlos Junior takes on Elias Theodorou. MMA News's Damon Martin...

UFC

Antonio Carlos Junior Seeks Justice in Challenge to Paulo Costa

July 18, 2018

Antonio Carlos Junior has a bone to pick with the UFC rankings committee and he wants to settle their differences by taking his frustration...

News

Derek Brunson Pulled From UFC 227 Bout With Antonio Carlos Junior

July 6, 2018

This week keeps on bringing more and more setbacks. Derek Brunson confirmed on his Instagram account that he has suffered a minor injury and...

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Derek Brunson vs. Antonio Carlos Junior Official For UFC 227

May 3, 2018

Derek Brunson will be looking to bring an end to the streak of Antonio Carlos Junior at UFC 227. The bout, which will take place...

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UFC Fight Night 119: Munhoz, Luque, Carlos Junior Score Finishes

October 29, 2017

As part of the action Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 119 in Brazil, Pedro Munhoz, Vicente Luque and Antonio Carlos Junior all scored...

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Antonio Carlos Junior Thinks Derek Brunson Wants Easier Fights

June 18, 2017

Antonio Carlos Junior was surprised that Derek Brunson accepted his call-out. Junior expressed interest in a bout with Brunson after he submitted Eric Spicely at...

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