Nicolae Negumereanu
Nicu
Romania
Hit with 90-day suspension
Negumereanu has been handed a 90-day medical suspension, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Negumereanu will be unable to fight again until at least mid-February after he was knocked out of last Saturday's bout against Carlos Ulberg. Negumereanu is now 4-2 in his time with the UFC.
Negumereanu will be unable to fight again until at least mid-February after he was knocked out of last Saturday's bout against Carlos Ulberg. Negumereanu is now 4-2 in his time with the UFC.
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Gets outclassed on Saturday
Negumereanu lost to Carlos Ulberg via KO (punches) at 3:44 of Round 1 at UFC 281 on Saturday in New York.
ANALYSIS
Negumereanu was completely shut out of the fight Saturday, unable to track down his opponent and work his grinding grappling game. "Nick" is incredibly tough and can wear opponents out when he gets going, but his lack of athleticism will make it tough for the Romanian fighter as he attempts to climb in the light heavyweight division. Negumereanu falls to 13-2 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
Negumereanu was completely shut out of the fight Saturday, unable to track down his opponent and work his grinding grappling game. "Nick" is incredibly tough and can wear opponents out when he gets going, but his lack of athleticism will make it tough for the Romanian fighter as he attempts to climb in the light heavyweight division. Negumereanu falls to 13-2 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
Will fight at UFC 281
Negumereanu will take on Carlos Ulberg at UFC 281 on Nov. 12, Christopher Reive of the New Zealand Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Negumereanu notched a second round knockout of Ihor Potieria last month. He now has won his last four bouts and will set up an interesting fight against Ulberg, who is now 7-1 with the UFC.
Negumereanu notched a second round knockout of Ihor Potieria last month. He now has won his last four bouts and will set up an interesting fight against Ulberg, who is now 7-1 with the UFC.
Statement win at UFC 277
Negumereanu defeated Ihor Potieria via TKO (strikes) at 3:33 of Round 2 at UFC 277 on Saturday in Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Negumereanu completely dismantled his debuting opponent despite the fact he began the bout as a fairly modest -140 favorite. Recognizing his clear edge in the grappling department, Negumereanu picked up a takedown and plenty of control time in Round 1. Not only did it win him the frame, but it served to exhaust Potieria and essentially eliminate any chance he had of mounting a comeback. Nicolae showed off his striking skills in Round 2, eventually forcing the newcomer up along the fence and unloading with everything but the kitchen sink before referee Kerry Hatley's late stoppage finally arrived. Negumereanu dropped his UFC debut to Saparbek Safarov in March 2019, but he's won four in a row since and seems to be legitimately improving each time we see him. Keep an eye on the 27-year-old Romanian.
Negumereanu completely dismantled his debuting opponent despite the fact he began the bout as a fairly modest -140 favorite. Recognizing his clear edge in the grappling department, Negumereanu picked up a takedown and plenty of control time in Round 1. Not only did it win him the frame, but it served to exhaust Potieria and essentially eliminate any chance he had of mounting a comeback. Nicolae showed off his striking skills in Round 2, eventually forcing the newcomer up along the fence and unloading with everything but the kitchen sink before referee Kerry Hatley's late stoppage finally arrived. Negumereanu dropped his UFC debut to Saparbek Safarov in March 2019, but he's won four in a row since and seems to be legitimately improving each time we see him. Keep an eye on the 27-year-old Romanian.
Facing Potieria at UFC 277
Negumereanu (12-1-0) is scheduled to face Ihor Potieria (20-2-0) in a light heavyweight fight July 30 at UFC 277 in Dallas, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Negumereanu returns to the Octagon for the first time since March, when he secured a split-decision victory over Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 272 in Las Vegas. Since debuting with the promotion in March 2019, the 27-year-old Negumereanu has gone 3-1-0.
Negumereanu returns to the Octagon for the first time since March, when he secured a split-decision victory over Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 272 in Las Vegas. Since debuting with the promotion in March 2019, the 27-year-old Negumereanu has gone 3-1-0.
Out of June 4th bout
Negumereanu is out of his bout versus Alonzo Menifield scheduled for June 4, Alex Behunin of Cageside Press reports.
ANALYSIS
It was reported less than 24 hours ago that Negumeranu would take on Menifield , but that fight has apparently been scrapped. Instead, Menifield will square off versus Askar Mozharov on the same card.
It was reported less than 24 hours ago that Negumeranu would take on Menifield , but that fight has apparently been scrapped. Instead, Menifield will square off versus Askar Mozharov on the same card.