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UFC Fight Night $50K Bonus Winners: Assuncao, Dillashaw and Kim. Palhares Refused Bonus Due to “Unsportsmanlike Conduct”
Rousimar Palhares made quick work of Mike Pierce when he submitted him in thirty-one seconds with a heel-hook. This submission would have earned him Submission of the Night, but he did not let go right away and was not awarded the bonus due to unsportsmanlike conduct. Fight of the Night: T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao […]
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Jake Shields vs. Demian Maia Set to Headline UFC Fight Night 29 in Sao Paulo
A welterweight tilt between Jake Shields and Demian Maia is set to headline the UFC Fight Night 29 show in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 9th. BJPENN.com reported the news back in July as the bout was said to take place later this year by UFC Tonight. The location has now been confirmed by MMAFighting.com. Shields […]
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Report: Erick Silva vs. Dong Hyun Kim Set For October 9
According to multiple reports, a welterweight tilt between Erick Silva and Dong Hyun Kim is set for October 9. UFC officials have yet to confirm this bout as official. The UFC offices have also not yet confirmed an event for October 9, which is believed to be a ‘Fight Night’ event on FS1. Erick Silva […]
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Erick Silva vs. Dong Hyun Kim Reportedly In The Works For October Event
The Brazilian media is reporting that a welterweight bout between Brazil’s top prospect, Erick Silva and Dong Hyun Kim is in the works for what is likely a Fox Sports 1 event in early October. Silva last saw action at UFC on FUEL TV 10 with his ‘Submission of the Night’ victory over Jason High. […]
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Erick Silva Willing To Take 20 More Fights Before Earning UFC Title Shot
“I think it’s still too soon [for a title shot]. I’m not very worried about the title bout right now, to be honest I’m not at all worried about that. If I could do 20 fights until the belt, I’d do 20 fights until the belt because when I go for the belt I want […]
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Jason High replaces John Hathaway, faces Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10
UFC officials announced yesterday that welterweight John Hathaway (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been forced to pull out of his scheduled UFC on FUEL TV 10 bout with Erick Silva (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC). Hathaway took to Twitter to explain the situation and said he’s suffering from ulcerative colitis, a form of colitis, which attacks […]
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Jon Fitch signs with World Series of Fighting | MMA News
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch (24-5-1) has inked a multi-fight deal with the upstart World Series of Fighting promotion. The news was confirmed by the WSOF after a report surfaced from MMAFIGHTING.com. The American Kickboxing Academy product has been in talks with the promotion for weeks, ironing out contract details. The WSOF expressed […]
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Erick Silva vs. John Hathaway set for UFC on FUEL TV 10 | UFC News
It was announced today that a welterweight match-up between Erick Silva (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and John Hathaway (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been made official for the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event, which will also serve as the finale for the second season of the “Ultimate Fighter: Brazil”. Erick Silva, who was recently […]
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Rory MacDonald Thinks Bout With Brazil’s Erick Silva Inevitable | UFC NEWS
“I’ve watched some of his fights and he’s a very good fighter,” MacDonald told ESPN. “Me and him will be matched up down the road for sure. “It’s inevitable, he’s one of the top guys, he’s young… actually, is he young? I think he’s like 30! He looks younger than me though! “If he’s around […]
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Erick Silva Focused On Weighty Issues Following Fitch Defeat | UFC NEWS
“I won’t permit it to happen again. I will be attentive to the weight, I will work it well. I won’t have much on me by the end of the year. In the last fight, I thought that it would be better to get heavier in the final stages of training but afterwards I realized […]
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Silva vs. Hieron Set For UFC 156 | MMA News
An intriguing match-up between two welterweight strikers has been added to the UFC 156 card. UFC Veteran and recent re-signee, Jay Hieron will face young, rising prospect, Erick Silva. UFC 156 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event of that card will be featherweight champion, […]
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Jon Fitch vs. Demian Maia set for UFC 156 in Las Vegas | UFC News
UFC officials announced today that a key welterweight match-up between Jon Fitch (24-4-1 MMA, 14-2-1 UFC) and Demian Maia (17-4 MMA, 11-4 UFC) has been added to the UFC 156 event set for February 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. Maia, who is 2-0 since dropping down to welterweight, most recently disposed of Rick Story at […]
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Wineland, Jorgensen, Pyle and Silva Earn $40k OTN Bonuses | UFC News
By Jonathan Kirschner UFC officials announced that four men would be taking home the additional “Of the Night” bonuses at “UFC on FX 3: McCall vs. Johnson”. Eddie Wineland, Scott Jorgensen, Erick Silva and Mike Pyle all earned an additional $40,000 for their respective performances. Fight of the Night: Eddie Wineland vs. Scott Jorgensen Knockout […]