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History In The Making: Rousey, McMann and Cormier Meet Again
For the first time in UFC history, three undefeated Olympians enter the Octagon on the same day trying to defend their perfect win streaks. Two-time former Wrestling Olympian, Daniel Cormier, Olympic Freestyle Wrestler, Sara McMann, and Olympic Judoist, Ronda Rousey are all set to battle it out on February 22nd at Mandalay Bay Events […]
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Ronda: ‘Women’s MMA No Longer Experimental, We’re Winning Fights of the Night’
“I like to have a lot of pressure (on me) when I fight, but I hated the state of fragility that women’s MMA was in before.So, I feel a lot better knowing that that weight is off of me. Not that I don’t like pressure, but I don’t want to have to worry. I am […]
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Joe Warren Helping Rousey Prep For McMann’s Wrestling
MMA’s self-proclaimed ‘baddest man on the planet’, Joe Warren, is reportedly in talks with the Rousey camp to help train the UFC champion against Olympic Silver Medalist Wrestler, Sarah McMann. Warren broke it down to MMAFighting.com. “Looks like I might be helping Ronda in the wrestling regard. I’d be happy to help either one of […]
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Ronda Rousey: I don’t have a bad thing to say about Sara McMann
After seeing Ronda Rousey flip-off Miesha Tate throughout the recent season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, it was a nice change of pace to hear the champion say something nice about her upcoming opponent Sara McMann. The two are set to duke it out in the middle of the octagon at UFC 170 for the UFC […]
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VIDEO | McMann Talks Rousey’s Armbar
UFC title challenger, Sarah McMann discusses her opponent, Ronda Rousey, and her infamous armbar attacks.
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Ronda Rousey: Cheers don’t pay for my gas.
Ronda Rousey became one of the most hated mixed martial arts fighters in the UFC after her season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ aired on Fox Sports 1. In this situation, most public figures would release a statement saying that the tapes were manipulated in a way to make them look like the ‘bad guy’. She […]
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Daniel Cormier: Rashad Evans is Faster and More Dynamic than Jon Jones
Daniel Cormier thinks Rashad Evans would prove to be a tougher challenge than UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Daniel Cormier was one of the fighters to attend the UFC media luncheon this past week and he made some bold statements, comparing Evans’ abilities to Jones’. MMAMania transcribed: “I think Rashad is actually a little […]
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VIDEO | Ronda Rousey & Sarah McMann Staredown
From the UFC 170 media lunch, check out the Ronda Rousey vs. Sara McMann staredown Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles.
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PHOTO | Ronda Rousey & Sarah McMann Staredown For The First Time
During yesterday’s UFC 170 media event in Los Angeles the two UFC 170 headliners squared off for the camera’s in attendance. Ronda Rousey and Sarah McMann both boast unblemished MMA records with a side of Olympic medals to their credit. Ronda, the current UFC bantamweight champion, bronzed during her stint on the U.S. olympic Judo […]
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PHOTO | Rousey & McMann Pose During UFC Media Day
Yesterday in Los Angeles the UFC put their two Olympic Medalists in a room together to promote their upcoming February bout with the media. Ronda Rousey will defend her title against Sarah McMann at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on February 22nd. The two female Olympic medalists will serve as the pay-per-view […]
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Evans Puts Friendship On Hold Ahead Of Cormier Bout
By Evan Stoumbelis As Rashad Evans tells MMAJunkie radio, he and Daniel Cormier talk “more than any other fighter that doesn’t train in my camp.” Evans and Cormier go way back to 2010, when Cormier helped Evans train for his bout with Rampage Jackson, the two even have running text conversations. However according to Evans […]
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Sampo vs. Makovsky set for UFC 170
By Evan Stoumbelis It appears flyweights Josh Sampo and Josh Makovsky (pictured) will square off at UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann on February 22nd. The UFC has not officially confimed this bout but a Fox sports 1 source close to the UFC confirmed the two have verbally agreed to fight on the card. Josh Sampo […]
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Erik Koch Abandones Featherweight Division, Fights Oliveira At Lightweight
UFC 170 just got a libit more interesting. UFC officials have announced the addition of a lightweight bout in the form of Erick Koch (pictured, left) vs. Rafaello Oliveira. ‘UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann’ is set to go down on February 22 from Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event Ronda Rousey will make her […]
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UFC 170 Bout Between Gilbert Melendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov Is Not Happening
The idea of a bout between lightweights Gilbert Melendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC 170 has officially been scrapped. Gilbert Melendez was the first to throw out the challenge after his victory against Diego Sanchez. Not only did Nurmagomedov agree, but he kept lobbying for the fight days after Melendez first mentioned it. Reports started […]
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McMann Planning To ‘Dominate’ Rousey In Route To Title
“Actually, I kind was (shocked). Truthfully, I don’t know how it works. I never knew when I was going to get the shot. I’m just trying to be patient and keep getting better every day, so when it did come along, I was the best possible fighter I could be. It definitely was surprising, but […]
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5 Stories this year that will impact 2014
The year is ending and man was it a wild ride. We saw tons of amazing fights that featured “WTF!” moments. There were upsets and rivalries and who can forget all of the drama (in and out of the cage). Some fighters hung up their gloves and others decided to put theirs back on. As […]
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QUICK TWITT | Female Challengers Respond To Rousey vs. McMann News
Cat Zingano (pictured) is the UFC’s true bantamweight title challenger, but that hasn’t stopped her from being passed up twice now for a shot at Ronda Rousey. Not the UFC’s fault, but many would argue that next inline, if not Zingano, would be Alexis Davis. Davis however didn’t get the nod to face Rousey either […]
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McMann Ready For Title Fight Against Rousey
Immediately following her successful title defense against Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey learned that her next opponent would be fellow Olympic medalist, Sarah McMann (pictured). The UFC even went as far as to reveal their fight poster last Saturday during the UFC 168 post-fight press conference. The two female fighters will face off in the UFC […]
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Bryan Caraway vs. Lucas Martins to square off at UFC 170
By Evan Stoumbelis February’s UFC 170 card looks to be taking shape. The UFC announced today that bantamweights Bryan Caraway (Pictured alongside Miesha Tate) and Lucas Martins will square off on the already stacked card. Ironically, headlining the card will be Caraway’s nemesis, Ronda Rousey. The two also saw eachother on TUF 18 when Caraway […]
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White: Rashad Evans vs. Daniel Cormier Will Co-Main Event UFC 170
BJPENN.COM reported earlier this month that Rashad Evans and Daniel Cormier would finally be meeting in the octagon at UFC 170. UFC President Dana White just confirmed at the UFC 168 Post-Fight Press Conference that it will co-main event the pay-per-view. Cormier’s upcoming bout against Rashad Evans will be his first time stepping into the […]
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Despite Promises UFC 168 PPV Price Jump May Be Here To Stay
Fans who purchase the UFC’s PPV events were less then thrilled when it was announced that UFC 168 would see a 5 dollar price jump. The normal prices for the events were $44.95 for SD and $54.95 for HD. UFC 168 will be available for $49.95 SD and $59.95 for HD. Is it shocking that […]
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Daniel Cormier vs. Rashad Evans Set to Headline UFC 170
It was originally rumored that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones would defend his title against Glover Teixeira at UFC 170. However, Jones confirmed he was still suffering nagging injuries from his defense against Alexander Gustafsson. The UFC brass went hunting for another headline worthy main-event, and they found what they were looking for. Rashad […]
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Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rustam Khabilov In The Works For UFC 170
An intriguing lightweight matchup is reportedly in the works between Rafael dos Anjos (pictured) and Rustam Khabilov for February’s UFC 170 event. This announcement comes by way of FOXSports.com, but UFC officials have yet to announce the bout. UFC 170 is set to go down in the UFC’s backyard of Las Vegas, Nevada. The pay-per-view event […]
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Cain Velasquez Opens Up As Betting Favorite Over Jon Jones In Super Fight
That’s right fight fans. You can now bet on the potential super fight between Cain Velasquez and Jon Jones. While this bout has yet to be booked, UFC light-heavyweight champ, Jon Jones has increasingly discussed the potential move to heavyweight in the coming year. And with the Silva vs. Jones and/or Silva vs. GSP super […]
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UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones details recent layoff, Injuries Preventing His Return
UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon “Bones” Jones (19-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC), was rumored to headline both UFC 169 and then UFC 170, opposite #1 contender Glover Teixeira (22-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC). However, due to health reasons, Jones will not return to the octagon until March, as he told MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn: “The reason why I didn’t […]
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Dana White Reveals 35 Event 2014 Schedule; Dates & Locations For UFC On FOX 10 and UFC 170
Last night UFC president Dana White revealed the UFC’s 2014 calendar through FOX Sports 1. The UFC is planning 35 major events next year which break down as follows: –13 Pay-Per-View events –4 UFC on FOX fights –14 live events on FOX Sports 1 (including two TUF Finales) –4 live events on FOX Sports 2 […]