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Cynthia Calvillo responds to criticism surrounding UFC Argentina weigh-in miss
Last Saturday night, on the main card of UFC Argentina, long-time strawweight contender Cynthia Calvillo rebounded from her first pro loss and an unfortunate marijuana-related suspension with a first-round submission defeat of Poliana Botelho. At a glance, it was the perfect way to rebound from an undeniably tough year. Unfortunately, Calvillo missed weight for the fight, […]
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After UFC Argentina win, Cynthia Calvillo hopes to settle ‘unfinished business’ with Michelle Waterson
Cynthia Calvillo has not had a particularly easy year. After experiencing her first professional loss, a decision defeat to Carla Esparza, in late 2017, she tested positive for marijuana metabolites and was suspended for 9 months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Last weekend, however, on the main card of UFC Argentina, the rising prospect […]
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UFC Argentina Results: Cynthia Calvillo submits Poliana Botelho (VIDEO)
A women’s strawweight bout between Cynthia Calvillo and Poliana Botelho kicked off tonight’s UFC Argentina main card on FS1. Calvillo missed weight for the event (118lbs), and thus will surrender 20% of her fight purse to opponent Poliana Botelho. Round one of this UFC Argentina main card bout begins and Calvillo fires off a low […]
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Cynthia Calvillo issues statement after frightening weigh-in at UFC Argentina
Cynthia Calvillo’s attempted weigh-in for UFC Argentina could only be described as freightening. The UFC women’s strawweight fighter, Calvillo, could barely make the walk to the weigh scale and almost fell off just seconds after she finally got on (watch). The 31-year-old eventually weighed in 2-pounds over the women’s strawweight non-title fight limit of 116-pounds […]
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Fighters react to Cynthia Calvillo’s scary UFC Argentina weigh-in
It was not a pretty sight when Cynthia Calvillo attempted to weigh-in for her UFC Argentina fight with Poliana Botelho on Friday. The 31-year-old, Calvillo, was escorted to the weigh-in room where she struggled to step and remain on the scale. Calvillo ultimately weighed-in at 118lbs, two pounds over the UFC women’s non-title fight strawweight […]
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Justin Buckholz details why Cynthia Calvillo almost fell off the scale at UFC Argentina
Cynthia Calvillo nearly fell off the scale while attempting to weigh-in for her UFC Argentina fight with Poliana Botelho. The 31-year-old, Calvillo, missed the strawweight non-title fight limit by two pounds weighing in at 118. Watching Calvillo attempt to weigh-in for UFC Argentina could politely be described as an uncomfortable sight. With that said, her […]
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UFC Argentina weigh in results: Cynthia Calvillo struggles to the scale, misses weight (video)
Tomorrow night, the UFC will make its debut in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the interesting looking UFC Argentina card. Although the card is a little short on big names, there are still plenty of reasons to tune in, such as the crucial welterweight main event between hometown hero Santiago Ponzinibbio and long-time contender Neil Magny. […]
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UFC Argentina’s Cynthia Calvillo says NSAC, not USADA gave her the biggest issues with her suspension
Cynthia Calvillo steps into the cage for the first time since Dec. 2017 when she faces Poliana Botelho this Saturday at UFC Argentina. The 31-year-old has been sidelined due to a suspension for a failed drug test for marijuana use. In a recent interview with Fightful, Cynthia Calvillo said that the Nevada State Athletic Commission, not the […]
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Cynthia Calvillo returns to take on Poliana Botelho at UFC Buenos Aires
The UFC is set to make their return to Argentina as the year winds down and fights will be needed. Today we have gotten the first of many. Expected to have the country’s biggest name on the card in Santiago Ponzinibbio, nothing has come together yet for the top welterweight contender. However, we do now […]
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The Top UFC Dark Horse contenders in each division
You know that fighter that is clearly talented but hasn’t quite broken off the cusp of the division’s very best? Those who still have their doubters but are flying under the radar steadily making waves? These are commonly referred to as the dark horses of a division. The ones that may sneak up on everyone […]
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VIDEO | Cynthia Calvillo Speaks About Suspension For Marijuana Use, “It’s embarrassing. It sucks.”
UFC strawweight @cyn_calvillo opens up about her NSAC suspension for marijuana failure: "It really sucks and it's embarrassing." Watch #TheMMAHour live: https://t.co/11sYrEm5Ug pic.twitter.com/uOYOfz46T4 — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) March 19, 2018 “The last time I consumed cannabis was on Christmas Eve. Which was the week of the fight. I usually use it for sleeping, I do need […]
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NAC not satisfied with USADA suspension of Cynthia Calvillo, adds three extra months
Back at UFC 219, which went down on December 30 of 2017, Team Alpha Male strawweight prospect Cynthia Calvillo lost a close decision to former champion Carla Esparza. Regrettably, things went from bad to worse for Calvillo from there, as we learned that she failed an in-competition drug test, testing positive for the dreaded marijuana […]
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Cynthia Calvillo Suspended by USADA For Marijuana Use
USADA has claimed yet another victim for marijuana use. This time, it’s top strawweight prospect and Team Alpha Male standout, Cynthia Calvillo who was first notified of her positive test back in January. USADA released their statement today that pertains to what’s in store for Calvillo: “USADA announced today that UFC® athlete Cynthia Calvillo, […]
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Cynthia Calvillo is the latest fighter to test positive for marijuana metabolites
Last month, Team Alpha Male strawweight contender Cynthia Calvillo experienced her first career loss, losing a close decision to former champion Carla Esparza. Unfortunately, that’s not where the trouble ends for her. Calvillo has now been notified of a potential UFC anti-doping policy violation after failing an in-competition USADA drug test for the banned substance Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol […]
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UFC 219 Results: Carla Esparza defeats Cynthia Calvillo (Highlights)
A key women’s strawweight scrap between surging contender Cynthia Calvillo and former champion Carla Esparza took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC 219 event in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Esparza rushes in and lands a nice right hand over the top. Both women are swinging wildly early on here. Both ladies […]
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Kobe Bryant’s BODYARMOR Announces First UFC Fighters to Receive Sponsorship
Back in the beginning of October, the UFC announced a partnership with a drink company co-founded by Kobe Bryant named BODYARMOR. The press release revealed just how involved they would be, especially inside the new UFC Performance Institute. Before the ink dried on the contract, we all knew this would eventually lead to sponsorships of […]
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UFC 210 Results: Cythnia Calvillo submits Pearl Gonzalez
UFC 210 Results: Cythnia Calvillo vs. Pearl Gonzalez A bout between Cythnia Calvillo and Pearl Gonzalez took place on tonight’s UFC 210 main card in Buffalo, New York. Round one begins and Calvillo is throwing punches in bunches early. Pearl responds with a hard right. Calvillo with a high kick but it’s blocked. She kicks […]
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UFC 209 Results: Cynthia Calvillo submits Amanda Cooper (VIDEO)
A women’s scrap between Amanda Cooper and Cynthia Calvillo took place during tonight’s UFC 209 main card in Las Vegas. Round one begins and Cynthia Calvillo circles to avoid an early jab. Calvillo presses forward but eats a right hand. Low kick from Calvillo. Calvillo with another low kick, she follows up with a high […]