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USA Today
5 days ago
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 3: Allan Nascimento enters top 15
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 3: Allan Nascimento enters top 15 UFC on ESPN 68 took place Saturday, prompting a new entry into the men's flyweight division. Although the late cancellation of the main event prevented a move in the women's flyweight division, earlier in the event at the UFC Apex, Allan Nascimento's victory over Jafel Filho caused change on the men's side. Filho entered the event No. 12, but after the loss, falls to No. 14. Nascimento enters the rankings, landing at No. 13. Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Allan Nascimento wants Matt Schnell after UFC on ESPN 68 win in return from long absence
Allan Nascimento wants Matt Schnell after UFC on ESPN 68 win in return from long absence Show Caption Hide Caption Allan Nascimento targets Matt Schnell next after winning UFC fight UFC on ESPN 68 winner Allan Nascimento talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Jafel Filho. LAS VEGAS – Allan Nascimento met the media Saturday after his win over Jafel Filho at UFC on ESPN 68. Nascimento (21-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) outworked Filho (16-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) for a unanimous decision with a trio of 29-28 scores on the prelims at the UFC Apex. Nascimento made his return after a layoff of nearly 2.5 years with the win. Afterward, the Brazilian called out flyweight Matt Schnell for a future fight. Check out Nascimento's post-fight news conference in the video above.
