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UFC lightweight Reza Madadi Facing Potential 6 Years In Prison
One of Sweden’s most popular fighters, Reza Madadi (13-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), was placed under arrest on Friday, suspected of grand theft by Swedish authorities following the burglary of a high-end store in Stockholm. Details from the original article from Expressen have been translated by a Bloody Elbow community member. Translators note: As this is […]
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Gegard Mousasi Has Second ACL Surgery
During an interview with mmajunkie.com, Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) acknowledged that he recently had surgery to repair a torn ACL. Even worse, he confirmed that he tore the same ACL that was previously repaired in March of 2012. The former Strikforce and Dream champion, Mousasi, made his UFC debut at UFC on Fuel TV […]
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Robbie Reralta Makes Statement on Failed Drug Test
In a statement given to Sherdog.com, UFC featherweight, Robbie Peralta apologized for his recent failed drug test after a post-fight screening came back positive for marijuana metabolites. Peralta most recently fought Akira Corassani at UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi. Peralta dropped a unanimous decision to Corassani, his first loss in four […]
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VIDEO | Dana White UFC on FUEL TV 9 Post-Fight Interview
UFC President Dana White talked with FUEL TV correspondent Gareth Davies after an incredible day of fights at UFC On FUEL TV 9. White talks Gustafsson’s injury, McGregor’s unreal debut and the Mousasi’s big win over Latifi. “There’s no doubt about it, the commission here did a horrible job with this fight.” “I don’t want […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi Fight Highlight
Former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion, Gegard Mousasi, made his UFC debut last weekend in Sweden against last-minute replacement, Ilir Latifi. The Strikeforce veteran used a precise striking onslaught to easily walk away the victor.
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9: Pearson vs. Couture Fight Highlight
Ryan Couture made his UFC debut last weekend in the UFC on FUEL TV 9 co-main event against Ross Pearson. To see how the young Couture favored, hit play above and check out the fight highlight.
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mitrione vs. De Fries Fight Highlight
Last Saturday the UFC returned to Sweden with UFC on FUEL TV 9. In main card action MAtt Mitrione made short work of his opponent, Phil de Fries.
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UFC Hands Out $60k Bonuses To Picket-Easton, McGregor & Madadi
This afternoon the UFC hit Fuel TV with UFC on Fuel TV 9 live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The event delivered a steady mix of fight results ranging from submission, KO, TKO and decision. However, four fighters stood out from the rest and earned themselves a nice $60,000 bonus for their […]
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UFC On Fuel TV 9 Full Results
In rare fashion the UFC’s Saturday event is over right smack in the middle of the day. UFC on FUEL TV 9 took place from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden and featured a main event between two UFC newcomers in Gegard Mousasi and Ilir Latifi. In the end the superb striking prowess of […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: GEGARD MOUSASI DEF. ILIR LATIFI VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION
In the first round of our main event fight Gegard Mousasi stalked Ilir Latifi landing jabs and leg kicks and throwing a lot of faints to make Latifi wing shots that landed very far from target. Not many significant strikes met their mark. However in the second Latifi landed a few hard strikes, but only […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: ROSS PEARSON STOPS RYAN COUTURE VIA SECOND ROUND TKO
The first round saw Ryan Couture establishing control of Ross Pearson against the fence, much like many of his father’s bouts. Couture went on in the second looking to repeat what he accomplished in the first by using his footwork and eventually work the clinch. Pearson however was the one landing the harder strikes, and […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: MATT MITRIONE KNOCKS OUT PHILIP DE FRIES IN FIRST ROUND
Matt Mitrione didn’t need much time to show off his power against Phil De Fries. Using great foot work “Meathead” stayed away from a few take-down attempts, ended up on top of De Fries where he landed huge punches to win via KO (Punches) at 0:19 of round one.
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: BRAD PICKETT DEF. MIKE EASTON VIA SPLIT DECISION
Brad Pickett and Mike Easton took part in an exciting back and forth display of mixed martial arts. Both showcasing their fantastic stand up abilities as well as their wresting and ability to work off the fence. The two were very even after the first two rounds, scoring strong punches and kicks, and both […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: DIEGO BRANDAO SUBMITS PABLO GARZA VIA ARM TRIANGLE IN FIRST ROUND
Diego Brandoa stepped into the cage and took care of things, looking like a calculated killer. He found his way into the range of the lanky Pablo Garza and picked him up, then slammed him to the ground. From there he worked from transition to transition until he had Garza right where he wanted […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9 RESULTS: AKIRA CORASSANI DEF. ROBERT PERALTA VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION
Akira Corassani and Robbie Peralta came out to stand and bang. Corassani was landing huge right hands, while Peralta landed strong punches of his own almost stopping Corassani in the second round. After two great rounds of very even stand up exchanges the fight was anyone’s to take. Corassani, knowing the fight to close to […]
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UFC ON FUEL TV 9: PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS
UFC on FUEL TV 9 is going down today from the Ericsson Global Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The Preliminary card starts early today at 7:50AM PT and the seven-fight preliminary event streams live on Facebook.com. If you didn’t rise early enough this morning, or missed the event entirely we will be posting the results from […]
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Watch Today’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 Post-Fight Press Conference Live on BJPENN.COM
Immediately following today’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 event, BJPENN.COM will be streaming a live broadcast of the day’s post-fight press conference. To tune in, come here following the main event on FUEL TV and the press-conference will launch shortly.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9’s Ross Pearson Happy To Welcome Ryan Couture To The UFC
UFC lightweight fighter, Ross Pearson, is set to welcome Ryan Couture to the UFC tomorrow night in the UFC on FUEL TV 9 co-main event. The good guys at BJPENN.COM’s Fist-Ta-Cuff Radio caught up with the power puncher to talk about the match up and see how his training camp has gone. You can tune […]
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9’s Phil De Fries On Fighting Matt Mitrione
UfC Heavyweight fighter, Phil de Fries, is set to fight Matt Mitrione tomorrow night on FUEL TV. The good guys at BJPENN.COM’s Fist-Ta-Cuff Radio caught up with the gargantuan heavyweight to talk about the match up and see how his training camp has gone. You can tune in and watch BJPENN.COM’s Fist-Ta-Cuff Radio every Sunday […]
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VIDEO | UFC on FUEL TV 9 Weigh-Ins Replay
If you missed this morning’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 event as many others did you can still check out the full replay in full using the player below. UFC on FUEL TV 9 kicks off tomorrow from Stockholm, Sweden.
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UFC on FUEL TV 9 Weigh-In Results
Fighters competing in tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 event tipped the scales early this morning to make their bouts official. 26-fighters weighed in and all made their contracted weight limit. UFC on FUEL TV 9 goes down tomorrow night from Stockholm, Sweden. MAIN CARD: (FUEL TV, 2 p.m. ET) Ilir Latifi (206) vs. Gegard […]
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VIDEO | Ilir Latifi Pre-Fight Interview for UFC On FUEL TV 9
Ilir Latifi has been thrust into the spotlight, headlining a UFC event in his hometown against Gegard Mousasi in his promotional debut. This is the first released pre-fight interview of the man tasked to fill the void left by the injured Alexander Gustafsson.
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VIDEO | Meet Mousasi’s New UFC on FUEL Opponent, “The Sledgehammer”
To the casual MMA audience, little is known about Ilir Latifi, the man tapped to face Gegard Mousasi on just four-days notice. Attached is the man’s highlight real so you can get better acquainted.
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PHOTO: Gustafsson Releases Image of Damaged Eye
Alexander Gustafsson has released images of his damaged eye that will prevent him from competing in this weekend’s main event against Gegard Mousasi at UFC on FUEL TV 9. The cut reportedly required three-stitches.
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Quick Twitt | Dana White: Pulling Gutafsson Worst Decision Ever
President of The Ultimate Fighting Championship, Dana White, took to twitter this morning to express his disgust for losing this weekend’s main event due to a barely visible cut over the left eye of Alexander Gustafsson. Thoughts?
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Gustafsson: I slipped and hit my head on corner post on Thursday | UFC News
Alexander Gustafsson (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) was scheduled to face Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 9, which takes place in Gustafsson’s home nation of Sweden this Saturday. However, in one of his final practices, a freak accident caused a cut over his left eye. Gustafsson […]
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QUICK TWITT: Mousasi Not Impressed With Silva’s April Fools Joke – Calls Him Jacka** & Idiot of the Year
After it was announced that Alexander Gustafsson would be out of his scheduled main event, against Gegard Mousasi this weekend, the internet exploded with rumors. One of which was started by the man pictured above, Wanderlei Silva, who stated he was contacted by the UFC to fill the UFC on FUEL TV 9’s void. But […]
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Gustafsson Not Cleared By Swedish MMA Federation, Out of UFC on FUEL TV 9 Main Event | UFC News
Following a tense week of injury news for UFC on FUEL TV 9 headliner, Alexander ‘The Mauler’ Gustafsson, the Swedish MMA Federation has officially barred him from competing, following a bad cut sustained in training. (via MMAFighting.com) The Swede was seeking his second UFC fight in his home country of Sweden against Gegard Mousasi, […]