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Former UFC middleweight Jason MacDonald retires from MMA | MMA News
After 40+ fights in a career that spanned nearly 15 years, Canadian Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald has decided to hang up the gloves and retire from MMA. MacDonald (25-16 MMA, 6-7 UFC) had originally stated that he would return to the octagon following his UFC on FUEL TV 3 loss to Tom Lawlor last May. […]
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Swedish MMA Federation approves five-round main event for Gustafsson vs. Mousasi | UFC News
It was just over a year ago when UFC President Dana White told media that all FX and FUEL TV main events would be five-round contests, regardless if there was a title on the line or not. That statement was all well and good in relation to stateside events, however, it is not as easily […]
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Chavez Jr. suspended 9 months and fined 900k for marijuana use | MMA News
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-1-1) was fined $900,000 (30% of his fight purse) on Thursday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a positive marijuana test following his fight last September against Sergio Martinez. The NSAC also ruled that Chavez, who was defeated by unanimous decision for his first professional loss in the middleweight title fight, […]
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Jacob Volkmann signs with World Series of Fighting promotion | MMA News
Jacob Volkmann (15-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) has found a new home inside the MMA world, as it was announced today that the veteran lightweight has signed with the upstart World Series of Fighting promotion. Terms of the multi-fight deal were not disclosed. Jacob Volkmann and Jon Fitch were two of the more well known fighters recently released […]
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Jim Miller vs. Pat Healy set for UFC 159 in New Jersey | UFC News
UFC officials recently announced that a lightweight fight between Jim Miller (22-4 MMA, 11-3 UFC) and Strikeforce import Pat Healy (29-16 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has been added to the UFC 159 event scheduled for April 27 in New Jersey. Miller is coming off a “Fight of the year” candidate win over Joe Lauzon at UFC 155 […]
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Cheick Kongo vs. Roy Nelson added to UFC 159 | UFC News
UFC officials recently announced that a heavyweight bout between Cheick Kongo (18-7-2 MMA, 11-5-1 UFC) and Roy Nelson (18-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) has been added to the UFC 159 event scheduled for April 27. Kongo last saw action in July of 2012, where he scored a win over Shawn Jordan at UFC 149 in Calgary. With the win, […]
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Eddie Alvarez preliminary injunction denied, will not fight at UFC 159 | UFC News
After a long day of fighting in the courtroom, former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez (24-3 MMA, 8-1 BFC) was denied a motion to release the fighter from his Bellator contract in order to sign with the UFC. Alvarez’s lawyers argued there is key difference between Bellator’s promise to put Alvarez on Spike as opposed to […]
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Jorge Santiago replaces Justin Edwards, faces Gunnar Nelson at UFC on FUEL TV 7 | UFC News
UFC officials announced today that Justin Edwards (8-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has been forced out of his scheduled UFC on FUEL TV 7 bout with Gunnar Nelson (10-0-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) due to an undisclosed injury. Replacing Edwards will be Jorge Santiago (25-10 MMA, 1-4 UFC), who returns to the UFC after going 2-0 with the […]
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Quick Twitt: Nick Diaz is in Montreal for today’s UFC 158 Press Conference | UFC News
Former Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz (26-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) did not make the same mistake twice; as he arrived in Montreal, Canada this morning for the UFC 158 press conference. Diaz will sit opposite his nemesis Georges St. Pierre (23-2 MMA, 17-2 UFC) at today’s conference which is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. […]
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Akira Corassani vs. Robbie Peralta set for UFC on FUEL TV 9 | UFC News
A previously reported featherweight bout between Akira Corassani (10-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Robbie Peralta (16-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has now been mafe official for the UFC on FUEL TV 9 event in Stockholm, Sweeden. Corassani, who was a semifinalist on Season 14 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” made his official UFC debut this past September against Andy Ogle at UFC […]
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9 Fighters Released by the UFC | UFC News
It appears that the UFC was forced to make some room on their current roster in order to accomodate their new Strikeforce imports, as 9 fighters were released by the promotion today. The recently axed fighters are as follows: Chad Griggs: Griggs sported an impressive 11-1 record when he made his octagon debut back at […]
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UFC on FX 7 Main Card Predictions by Chris Taylor | UFC News
Event: UFC on FX 7 – Belfort vs. Bisping Date: January 19, 2013 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Venue: Ibirapuera Gymnasium Broadcast: FX, FUEL TV, Facebook My predictions for the four main card fights are as follows: Michael Bisping vs. Vitor Belfort The main event of the evening should result in an incredible fight. That said, […]
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Rashad Evans: Jones is so good because he has little fear | UFC News
Jon “Bones” Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) will attempt to defend his UFC light heavyweight championship for a fifth time this April when he takes on Chael Sonnen (27-12-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) at UFC 159. Jones seems poised to cement himself as one of the greatest fighters of all time and is currently working on one of the […]
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Dustin Poirier replaces Dennis Siver, faces Cub Swanson at UFC on FUEL TV 7 | UFC News
Dustin Poirier (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) has replaced Dennis Siver (21-8 MMA, 10-5 UFC) and will now meet fellow featherweight contender Cub Swanson (18-5 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in the co-headliner of next month’s UFC on FUEL TV 7 event at Wembley Arena in London. Siver was forced to pull out of the February 16th contest […]
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Tito Ortiz says if Cris Cyborg can cut the weight safely, She’ll fight Ronda Rousey | UFC News
UFC women’s champion Ronda Rousey (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is set to defend her title against Liz Carmouche at UFC 157 on Febraury 23rd in Anahiem, California. Despite Carmouche being a tough opponent, right or wrong, almost everyone has already penciled in a victory for Rousey, including UFC officials, who have stacked the hopes […]
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Josh Barnett’s profile has been added to UFC.com | UFC News
A sign of things to come? Or a tease from the world’s top mixed martial arts promotion? Either way, former Strikeforce heavyweight Josh Barnett (31-6 MMA, 3-1 SF) is now listed as a fighter on UFC.com. “The Warmaster” is still considered to be one of the top ten heavyweights in the world. He holds notable wins […]
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Michael Bisping says Brazilian fans want him to ‘kill’ Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 7 | UFC News
UFC middleweight top contender Michael “The Count” Bisping (23-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) was shocked when he showed up for the UFC on FX 7 open workouts earlier this week in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to “The Count”, the Brazilian fans in attendance asked him to ‘kill’ Vitor Belfort (21-10 MMA, 10-6 UFC) on fight night. […]
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Newly signed UFC lightweight Pat Healy wants Joe Lauzon or Jim Miller in debut | UFC News
Newly signed UFC lightweight Pat “Bam Bam” Healy (29-16 MMA, 7-1 SF), who was victorious this past weekend in the final Strikeforce event, is eager to begin his UFC career and already has some possible opponents in mind for his debut. In an interview with MMAmania.com, Healy was asked if there was any particular fighter […]
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Jon Jones tells Cormier to quit talking and make the drop | UFC News
Last weekend, after defeating Dion Staring at Strikeforce’s final event, Daniel Cormier called out UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones during his post-fight interview. Jones, who has voiced his respect for “DC’s” abilities, says he wants Cormier to quit talking about a drop to the 205-pound division and be like Nike and “Just do […]
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Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold wants Constantinos Philippou at UFC on FOX 7 | UFC News
Currently riding a nine-fight win streak, Luke Rockhold (10-1 MMA, 9-0 SF) is eager to prove his worth inside the UFC’s prestigious octagon and he already has some particular opponents in mind. The final Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, has requested a bout with Constantinos Philippou at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose, California, on April […]
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Dan Hardy vs. Matt Brown set for UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose | UFC News
UFC officials announced Tuesday that a welterweight clash between Dan Hardy (25-10 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and Matt Brown (16-11 MMA, 6-5 UFC) has been added to the UFC on FOX 7 card set for April 20th in San Jose. Hardy has won back-to-back fights, his latest being a decision win over Amir Sadollah at UFC […]
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Josh Janousek replaces Buddy Roberts, faces Michael Kuiper at UFC on FOX 6 | UFC News
UFC newcomer Josh Janousek (8-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has replaced Buddy Roberts (12-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and now meets Michael Kuiper (12-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) next week at UFC on FOX 6 in a middleweight bout. Roberts was forced off the UFC on FOX 6 card due to an illness and mouth injury. As a result, the […]
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Chico Camus vs. Dustin Kimura added to UFC 156 | UFC News
UFC officials announced today that a bantamweight bout between Chico Camus (12-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and undefeated promotional newcomer Dustin Kimura (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has been added to next month’s UFC 156 card. Camus recently scored a unanimous-decision victory over Dustin Pague at UFC 150 in his promotional debut. The victory marked Chico’s fourth straight and […]
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Sean Pierson vs. Rick Story set for UFC 158 in Montreal | UFC News
UFC 158 now has a total of 6 slated welterweight bouts on the card, as it was announced today that Sean Pierson (13-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will now meet Rick Story (14-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) March 16th in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. UFC 158 will mark the fourth time that Pierson has fought in front of his home […]
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UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen set for April 27 in Newark, N.J. | UFC News
The previously announced title fight between “TUF” coaches Jon Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) and Chael Sonnen (27-12-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) now has an official date, as their fight will headline the UFC 159 event set for April 27 in Newark, New Jersey. Jones and Sonnen served as the coaches on the 17th edition of “The Ultimate […]
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Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg set for UFC 156 | UFC News
UFC officials recently announced that a lightweight bout between Strikeforce import Isaac Vallie-Flagg (13-3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and the “Thugjitsu Master” Yves Edwards (42-18-1 UFC, 10-6 UFC) has been added to UFC 156 in Las Vegas. Flagg enters the UFC on the heels of back-to-back split-decision wins over the Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante and Brian Melancon under the Strikeforce […]
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Yves Jabouin vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 158 in Montreal | UFC News
UFC officials announced today that a bantamweight fight between Yves Jabouin (18-8 MMA, 3-2 UFC) and Johnny Eduardo (26-9 MMA, 1-1 UFC) has been added to the UFC 158 card scheduled for March. Jabouin fights for the first time in his adopted home city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Yves will look to use the home […]
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Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Ring set for UFC 158 in Montreal | UFC News
UFC officials announced recently that middleweights Chris Camozzi (18-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Nick Ring (13-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will meet in March at UFC 158. Camozzi looks to earn his fourth straight octagon victory at UFC 158, this after submitting Dustin Jacoby, stopping Nick Catone and defeating Luiz Cane via decision. The Colorado-based fighter has gone […]