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Cyborg: “Rousey Can’t Compete With Me” | UFC News
Recent Invicta FC signee, Cris ‘Cyborg’ Santos speaks out against long-time rival and UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey to celebrity news outlet TMZ: “Fraud? I’m not the one that hides behind a weight class that she knows I can’t make.” The weight class Cyborg is referring to is the 135-pound limit that the bantamweight […]
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Countdown to UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz Premieres Tuesday on FUEL TV | UFC News
The acclaimed Countdown show returns for UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz. The show will highlight the main event of this weekend’s event which is a highly anticipated title fight between longtime welterweight king Georges St-Pierre and polar opposite, Nick Diaz in a fight with plenty of organic hype behind it. St-Pierre will be enjoying […]
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Mark Hunt vs. Junior dos Santos official for UFC 160 | UFC News
Two of the hardest hitting heavyweights will collide at UFC 160, as it was announced today that Mark Hunt (9-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will meet former champion Junior dos Santos (15-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) in the evenings co-main event. Earlier this week, Alistair Overeem (36-12 MMA, 1-1 UFC) pulled out of the highly anticipated fight […]
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‘The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2’ welterweight cast unveiled | UFC News
“TUF: Brazil 2,” which features UFC heavyweights Antonio Rodrigo Noueira and Fabricio Werdum as coaches, debuts March 17 in Brazil on Globo. United States broadcast plans have yet to be announced, but the series is expected to be available in North America as an online stream. The 28 welterweights competing in the second edition of […]
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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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Sean Pierson vs. T.J. Waldburger added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg | UFC News
A welterweight match-up between former Toronto police officer Sean Pierson (13-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC) and T.J. Waldburger (16-7 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has been added to the upcoming UFC 161 card set for June 15 in Winnipeg, Canada. After a disappointing 1-2 start to begin his UFC career, Sean Pierson has since reeled off back-to-back victories […]
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Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan official for UFC 161 in Winnipeg | UFC News
A heavyweight bout between Pat Barry (8-5 MMA, 5-5 UFC) and Shawn Jordan (14-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is the latest addition to the recently announced UFC 161 card set for June 15 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Following recent losses to Cheick Kongo, Stefan Struve and Lavar Johnson, it appeared that Pat Barry was in a […]
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Johnny Bedford and Erik Perez set to meet at UFC 159 | UFC News
Two undefeated bantamweight fighters are set to meet at UFC 159 in New Jersey, as it was announced that Johnny Bedford (19-9-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will take on Erik Perez (13-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at the Prudential Center on April 27. A semifinalist on “The Ultimate Fighter 14,” Johnny Bedford, has posted back-to-back knockout wins […]
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Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch added to UFC 162 | UFC News
A middleweight match-up between Tim Boetsch (15-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Mark Munoz (12-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) is the latest addition to the UFC 162 card slated for July 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boetsch returns to the octagon for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to fast-rising contender Constantinos Philippou at UFC […]
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Eduardo vs. Jabouin pulled from UFC 158
By Evan Stoumbelis Johnny Eduardo has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming UFC 158 bout with Yves Jabouin March 16th due to injury. Eduardo tweeted that a shoulder injury is the cause of his withdrawal. The UFC hasn’t announced whether or not they will find an opponent for Jabouin on such short notice. Eduardo […]
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Soa “The Hulk” Palelei signs with the UFC | UFC News
For those of you who don’t already know, Soa “The Hulk” Palelei (18-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is a heavyweight mixed martial artist who has fought for both the UFC and Pride, as well as other promotions. The native of Perth, Australia proudly announced today that he is once again employed by the UFC. Via @soathehulk on twitter: @BreakingNews TheHulk […]
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UFC 161 slated for June 15 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | UFC News
The UFC will return to Canada this summer, as a live event is set to take place in the MTS Centre in Winnipeg on June 15, 2013. The event, which is expected to serve as UFC 161 (a pay-per-view), will mark the organizations first appearance in the province of Manitoba. To date, the UFC has put on 12 fight cards in Canada, […]
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C.B. Dollaway vs. Cezar Ferreira added to UFC on FX 8 in Brazil | UFC News
It was announced today that a middleweight bout between Cezar “Mutant” Ferreira (5-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and C.B. Dollaway (13-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has been added to the UFC on FX 8 card set for May. Ferreira most recently won “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil” in 2012, where he scored a decision victory over Sergio Moraes […]
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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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Jeremy Stephens vs. Estevan Payan Official For UFC 160 | UFC News
Former UFC lightweight Jeremy ‘Lil Heathen’ Stephens (20-9) has made the drop to featherweight following a three fight losing streak. Stephens will take on promotional newcomer, Estevan Payan (14-3) at UFC 160. Stephens is returning after a first round knockout loss to Yves Edwards back at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Diaz back in […]
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Dana White Leaning Towards Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans | UFC News
UFC President Dana White stated on UFC Tonight on FUEL TV, that he plans on putting together a light-heavyweight fight between two of the best fighters in the division in Dan Henderson (29-9) and Rashad Evans (17-3-1). Although talk of a potential fight between Evans and Shogun arose, White stated that he had other […]
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Dana White: Aldo vs. Pettis is on
By Evan Stoumbelis Dana White just announced via Twitter that Jose Aldo will fight Anthony Pettis for the Featherweight title in August. There had been some speculation as to whether or not the fight would happen Dana White told reporters after UFC 157 that Aldo was refusing to fight Pettis because he didn’t think Showtime […]
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BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 177 Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins, Jorge De La Noval (CFA), Bobby “King” Green, & Eddie Bravo
Listen to internet radio with FIST TA CUFF RADIO on Blog Talk Radio You don’t get the nickname “The Highlight Kid” without deserving it, the same could be said when it comes to being a coach on Jon Jones team on this season of The Ultimate Fighter. Well Bubba Jenkins is that man and he […]
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‘UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche’ Preliminary Card Play-By-Play And Live Results | UFC NEWS
The historic UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche event goes down tonight from Anaheim, California’s Honda Center in the beautiful county of Orange. The evening’s preliminary card kicks off on facebook.com at approximately 3:30 P.M. PT and will shift to the FX Network shortly thereafter. BJPENN.COM will be providing up to the minute action in this […]
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Sunday February 24, 2013 Bubba “The Highlight Kid” Jenkins joins BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 177 to talk “The Ultimate Fighter” Jones vs. Sonnen
You don’t get the nickname “The Highlight Kid” without deserving it, the same could be said when it comes to being a coach on Jon Jones team on this season of The Ultimate Fighter. Well Bubba Jenkins is that man and he is joining us for BJPenn.com’s FIST-ta-CUFF Radio show 177. We will talk how […]
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Sonnen Shares Renewed Stance on TRT | UFC News
It seems like you can’t go anywhere in the world of MMA without hearing the word testosterone, and while there is a plethora of MMA fighters who use testosterone, it still rides a fine line between fair and unfair. One of the most notable MMA fighters who has been put in the testosterone replacement […]
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Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza vs. Costa Philippou Official for UFC on FX 8 | UFC News
As the Strikeforce imports start getting their first fights inside the Octagon, MMA fans held their collective breath to see where the Strikeforce elite would end up and who would be across the Octagon from them in their first UFC bout. Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza (17-3, 1 NC) finally has that bout as reported by […]
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Loophole Found in New York Legislature That Allows Amateur MMA | UFC News
The endearing battle between the UFC and New York State may has been going on for far too long as a statewide ban on MMA has left the UFC out of a state that is among the most famous when it comes to putting on big sporting events. Now, the UFC may have finally […]