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UFC 142 RIO: Edson Barboza Vs. Terry Etim Dissection

UFC 142 RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes kicks off with a salivating match up between two electric lightweights with an offense-first mentality. Brazilian Muay Thai expert Edson Barboza meets UK Luta ... Full article

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Ed Soares: ‘We’ll Probably End Up Having To Fight Chael Sonnen Twice’

Another interview, another opportunity for Ed Soares to declare Chael Sonnen doesn’t deserve a rematch with Anderson Silva… From Sherdog: “Anderson just feels that he doesn’t deserve it yet. He ... Full article

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On a thread about deal breakers for women, in the same way being a fan of Twilight is often a dealbreaker for a man - this was one of the highest rated comments. As an MMA fan, it makes me kinda sad :(

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UFC on FUEL Play-By-Play

This is the UFC on FUEL live blog for all the preliminary bouts on Facebook in support of tonight's FUEL-televised card from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha.The live blog ... Full article

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Countdown to UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit

Saturday night, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, two Welterweights known for rarely taking a step backwards, Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, will collide in the ... Full article

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Watch Today’s UFC 144 Japan Pre-Fight Press Conference on MMAWeekly.com

Watch today's UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson pre-fight press conference live from Tokyo on MMAWeekly.com. The fighters and UFC president Dana White meet with the media at 11 p.m. ET ... Full article

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Nick Diaz license suspended in Nevada, Commission prepares for disciplinary meeting

Not that this is some big surprise but a meeting was held today in Nevada to suspend Nick Diaz's license stemming from his failed drug test at UFC 143 this ... Full article

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NSAC Suspends Nick Diaz for Positive Marijuana Test Until Disciplinary Hearing

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporarily suspended Nick Diaz on the heels of his positive marijuana test after UFC 143. Full article

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Dan Hardy Vs. Duane Ludwig Booked For UFC 146 In Vegas

In a match-up that's probably not going to showcase any displays of grappling wizardry, welterweight sluggers, Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig, have agreed to face off in Las Vegas on ... Full article

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Nate Marquardt is BACK... in Strikeforce

Nate Marquardt is an enigma. He has an unshakable faith in Jesus, but he doesn’t hesitate to bend the rules a bit in order to try to break his opponent’s ... Full article

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Yahoo! Sports

‘Rampage’ Jackson growing wearing of mixed martial arts (Yahoo! Sports)

This weekend is a dangerous spot for Quinton Jackson. "Rampage" sounds less than motivated to face Ryan Bader and he admits he's sick of facing light heavyweights with a wrestling ... Full article

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MMA Marketplace: Frankie Edgar’s walkout shirt takes on Benson Henderson’s (Yahoo! Sports)

It's time to break down the most important part of Saturday's title fight between the champion, Frankie Edgar, and the contender, Benson Henderson. Which man has the better walkout shirt? ... Full article

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Strikeforce signs UFC veteran Nate Marquardt, fight with Tyron Woodley possible (Yahoo! Sports)

In June, the UFC cut middleweight Nate Marquardt after he could not get medical clearance to fight at UFC on Versus 4 just hours before he was scheduled to weigh ... Full article

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The odd path BensonHenderson and Anthony Pettis took to UFC 144 (Yahoo! Sports)

Two former WEC champions will appear on Saturday's UFC 144 card. Benson Henderson, the man who held the lightweight for more than a year, will fight Frankie Edgar for the ... Full article

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Georges Lucas’ daughter wins, celebrates with Darth Vader and some Stormtroopers (Yahoo! Sports)

Amanda Lucas, the daughter of "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, won again in Japan this weekend. She beat up on Yumiko Hotta for two and a half rounds before submitting ... Full article

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Fighters Only

Mike Brown vs Vagner Rocha at UFC on FX1

Former WEC champion Mike Brown will return to action at UFC on FX1.Brown (25-8) faces Vagner Rocha (7-2), who is dropping to the featherweight division... Full article

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TUF veteran Kyle Watson signs for CageWarriors

UFC veteran Kyle Watson has signed for British promotion CageWarriors and will make his debut in February 2012.He will be fighting in the Middle East as... Full article

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Amir Sadollah vs Jorge Lopez at UFC 143

Amir Sadollah is set to meet Wand Fight Team welterweight Jorge Lopez at UFC 143.The UFC has confirmed the bout for the February event. Sadollah (5-3)... Full article

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UK: CageWarriors announces middleweight Grand Prix

Top UK promotion CageWarriors is going the grand prix route to find its new middleweight champion. It has announced an eight-man middleweight tournament... Full article

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Broughton vs Oliveira confirmed for UFC 142

A heavyweight fight between Rob ‘The Bear’ Broughton and UFC newcomer Edinaldo Oliveira is confirmed for UFC 142.The clash is critical for... Full article

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MMA Payout

Marquardt returns to Zuffa

MMA Fighting reports that Nate Marquardt has returned to fight under the Zuffa banner with Strikeforce. The welterweight’s signing ends an exile that began last June when he was dismissed ... Full article

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Jones, Cruz to participate in upcoming NASCAR events

Jon Jones and Dominick Cruz will make appearances at NASCAR events in the next two weeks to promote the UFC. Jones will be the “Honorary Race Official” this Sunday and ... Full article

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UFC hard sell for advertisers while on Versus

The Sports Business Journal reported on the drop in ratings of NBC Sports Network as it rolled out its new name and brand last month. The article also comments on ... Full article

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Can boxing make a comeback? More thoughts

Does boxing need pro wrestling hype to sell itself? Saturday night heavyweight fighter David Haye crashed a post-fight press conference and challenged heavyweight Dereck Chisora. To bolster the spectacle, Chisora ... Full article

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HBO grabs Mayweather-Cotto

ESPN reports that HBO has secured the rights to the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight on May 5th. Despite a challenge from rival Showtime, HBO PPV will have the fight. The ... Full article

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AOL Fanhouse

Dan Hardy to Meet Duane 'Bang' Ludwig at UFC 146

In what will more than likely be a standup fight, Duane "Bang" Ludwig is slated to meet Dan Hardy at UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas, the UFC ... Full article

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Bristol Marunde Replaces Derek Brunson Against 'Jacare' Souza at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey

Superior Cage Combat middleweight champion Bristol Marunde has signed with Strikeforce and will replace Derek Brunson against former Strikeforce titleholder Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at next Saturday's Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey ... Full article

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Nevada Suspends Nick Diaz's License, Prepares for Medical Marijuana Exemption Request

A temporary suspension of Nick Diaz's fighter license was issued during a Wednesday meeting of the Nevada state athletic commission, stemming from the positive drug sample he produced during the ... Full article

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Yoshihiro Akiyama Ready to Debut 'New Akiyama Style'

TOKYO -- Just days ahead of his bout with Jake Shields at UFC 144, Yoshihiro Akiyama discusses how the Japanese fans will receive him, the arrival of a 'new Akiyama ... Full article

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M-1: June Targeted for Return of Fedor Emelianenko

Last summer, Fedor Emelianenko was in the midst of the worst stretch -- the only bad streak, really -- of his career. But the "Last Emperor" wasn't ready to retire, ... Full article

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Bloody Elbow

Dan Hardy Vs. Duane Ludwig Booked For UFC 146 In Vegas

In a match-up that's probably not going to showcase any displays of grappling wizardry, welterweight sluggers, Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig, have agreed to face off in Las Vegas on ... Full article

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Nevada Temporarily Suspends Nick Diaz' License, Open To Medicinal Marijuana Request

Following his decision loss to Carlos Condit at UFC 143, Nick Diaz' drug screening came back positive for marijuana metabolites. This is the second time that Diaz has tested positive ... Full article

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UFC 144: Should The Winner Of Joe Lauzon Vs. Anthony Pettis Get The Next Title Shot?

I recorded a segment for Press Row with Jordan Breen over at Sherdog last night and during the discussion of all things UFC 144 and Japanese MMA, Breen posed the ... Full article

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Will Ferrell introduces the UFC 144 fighters.

Will Ferrell introduces the UFC 144 fighters. Full article

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Nogueira's Conspiracy Theory: MMA Judges Are Biased Against Brazilians

PRIDE and UFC star, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, or 'Big Nog' has a conspiracy theory. He thinks there's a rivalry between American's and Brazilian's, and he implies that MMA Judges in ... Full article

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Fight Opinion

MMA Link Club: Heating up for UFC Japan 2012

All eyes head towards Saitama Super Arena this weekend. Full article

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Five questions to look at heading into the #UFC Japan 2012 event @MMASupremacy @frontrowbrian @MiddleEasy

The UFC Japan 2012 show has so many mixed variables heading into the event, nobody is sure if it will be a major success or not. Full article

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Dana White: The only thing consistent about the NSAC is that they’re inconsistent #ufc @MMASupremacy

Dana White sounds off on the way the Nevada State Athletic Commission treats certain fighters and other fighters. Full article

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UFC on Fuel 1: Jake Ellenberger over 3-to-1 favorite against Diego Sanchez @FightOdds

A look at UFC's February slate of three cards. The shows keep rolling out. Full article

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Image matters: #UFC business & media politics @MMASupremacy @frontrowbrian @robnashville

How many viewers can UFC events on Fuel draw? Full article

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UFC

"Showtime" is Just Beginning for Anthony Pettis

On December 16th, 2010, with one minute remaining in a hotly contested five round WEC lightweight championship bout that would also be the final fight of the company’s storied tenure, ... Full article

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After A Year to Forget, Fukuda Aims to Make 2012 Memorable

In breaking down 2011, you have to wonder what was more painful for Tokyo middleweight Riki Fukuda: injuring his knee in a June car accident or his UFC debut loss ... Full article

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Joe Lauzon - Shedding The Underdog Tag

They called it a major upset. Why? That’s a mystery, considering that Joe Lauzon had gone 7-3 in his previous 10 UFC bouts, ending five of them via the ground ... Full article

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Jake Shields Ready to Begin the Next Chapter

Personally and professionally, 2011 was an arduous year for Jake Shields.Over the previous five-plus years, the American Jiu-Jitsu practitioner had defeated the likes of Martin Kampmann, Dan Henderson, and Carlos ... Full article

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Pressure Breaks Pipes, but not Kid Yamamoto

Pressure in the fight game is always relative. When someone is trying to punch you in the face or make you submit, that’s pretty rough in and of itself. So ... Full article

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MMA Junkie

Full episode: 'Countdown to UFC 144' video

"Countdown to UFC 144," the latest installment of the UFC's customary pre-event show, debuted Tuesday on FUEL TV. Now, you can watch the full hour-long episode here. The show debuts ... Full article

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NSAC temporarily suspends UFC's Nick Diaz, disciplinary hearing upcoming

The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted to formalize a temporary suspension issued to Nick Diaz in the wake of his positive drug test for marijuana. A formal disciplinary hearing ... Full article

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Bristol Marunde agrees to fight 'Jacare' at 'Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey'

Current Super Cage Combat middleweight champion Bristol Marunde has agreed to fight ex-Strikeforce titleholder Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at next week's "Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey" event. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker today ... Full article

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Dan Hardy vs. Duane 'Bang' Ludwig slotted for UFC 146 in Las Vegas

Former title challenger Dan Hardy will look to end his lengthy UFC losing skid against Duane "Bang" Ludwig. UFC officials today announced the welterweights have verbally agreed to meet at ... Full article

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Bellator returns to Canada's Casino Rama for Bellator 67 on May 4

Bellator is returning to Casino Rama for a third time overall - and to Canada for the second time in four weeks. Officials today announced Bellator 67 is slated to ... Full article

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Middle Easy

Action packed week ahead for kickboxing fans

[div class="notice" class2="icon"]The following is from an article on LiverKick.com, part of the MiddleEasy Network.[/div] Although the big time promotions are absent this month, there's still a lot of great ... Full article

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Watch this video of Frankie Edgar brushing up on his Muay Thai with Phil Nurse

Phoenix Carnevale is one of my favorite people on the planet. She’s the kind of girl who’s often hanging out in the shadows of some of NYC’s finest Thai boxers ... Full article

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Nate Marquardt vs. Tyron Woodley rumored to go down in Strikeforce on May

Imagine this scenario. You move in to a new apartment and instantly start to discover odd things. First, the previous tenants have left behind an Elvis mug. Who knows why? ... Full article

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Watch this ONE FC 2 highlight video we made, or hate yourself for the rest of your life

We flew from Los Angeles to Jakarta and on the way back to California, Japanese immigration at Nagoya airport jacked my bottle of exotic vodka. I needed the world to ... Full article

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Here's a picture of blood spurting out of Brett Bassett's head if you want to see that kind of thing

The battle of the Brett's: Brett Sizeland Vs. Brett Bassett. A bloody barrage of bombacious blows that busted open Brett (Bassett) bringing him to the back room to get stitched ... Full article

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Sherdog

NSAC Suspends Nick Diaz for Positive Marijuana Test Until Disciplinary Hearing

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporarily suspended Nick Diaz on the heels of his positive marijuana test after UFC 143. Full article

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Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Gets Replacement Bristol Marunde for March 3 Strikeforce

Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo Souza has a new opponent for Strikeforce “Tate vs. Rousey,” as Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced Wednesday that International Fight League veteran Bristol Marunde has ... Full article

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Light Heavyweight Standout Glover Teixeira Signs with UFC, Expects May Debut

After years of struggling with visa issues, Glover Teixeira is finally ready for his time in the Octagon. Full article

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Nate Marquardt Returns to Zuffa Fold, Inks Strikeforce Contract

Only eight months after receiving his UFC walking papers, Nate Marquardt has become a member of the Strikeforce roster. Full article

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Jake Ellenberger: Carlos Condit Doesn’t Want Rematch

Coming off his UFC on Fuel 1 win over Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger would like a rematch with interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. Full article

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MMA Weekly

Watch Today’s UFC 144 Japan Pre-Fight Press Conference on MMAWeekly.com

Watch today's UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson pre-fight press conference live from Tokyo on MMAWeekly.com. The fighters and UFC president Dana White meet with the media at 11 p.m. ET ... Full article

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Benson Henderson Feels Frankie Edgar’s Game Has Holes (UFC 144 Video)

Benson Henderson talked to the press in Tokyo, Japan, before his fight against Frankie Edgar at UFC 144, stating that a fight is a fight no matter where it is, ... Full article

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Cheick Kongo Goes From Security Guard to Superhero (UFC 144 Video)

MMAWeekly.com caught up with Cheick Kongo at Gold's Gym in Tokyo, Japan, where he talked about his UFC 144 opponent, Mark Hunt, and making the move from security guard to ... Full article

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Takanori Gomi Shows Off New Ninja Fashion Style (UFC 144 Video)

Takanori Gomi told the press at Gold's Gym in Tokyo, Japan, that facing a new opponent on short notice does not affect him. Full article

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Being Underdog Fuels Ryan Bader (UFC 144 Video)

Ryan "Darth" Bader talked to the press at Gold's Gym in Tokyo, Japan, right before his fight against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at UFC 144. Full article

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Jake Shields: Nick Diaz has calmed down, he's going to fight again

Former Strikeforce Champion Jake Shields, who will look to get back in the win column against Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144, discusses his opponent, as well as his training and ... Full article

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Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson: Who will win at UFC 144

This Saturday, February 25, the UFC will head to Japan to present UFC 144. In the evening’s main event Frankie Edgar will defend his UFC Lightweight title against former WEC ... Full article

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Ben Henderson: If Frankie Edgar let's me touch his chin, I will walk away with the title

Top Lightweight contender Ben Henderson, who will challenge Frankie Edgar for the Lightweight title at UFC 144, discusses his opponent, as well as his training and preparation for the bout. ... Full article

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Rampage Jackson says he still has a lot of weight to lose for the fight with Ryan Bader

Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson spoke about his UFC 144 encounter with Ryan Bader, and the return to The Land of the Rising Sun. Jackson also revealed ... Full article

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Nate Marquardt returns to ZUFFA, will fight for Strikeforce

Good news for Nate Marquardt fans. Former UFC Middleweight title challenger returns to fight under ZUFFA umbrella, only that this time he will do so for Strikeforce. The news were ... Full article

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MMA Mania

Nick Diaz license suspended in Nevada, Commission prepares for disciplinary meeting

Not that this is some big surprise but a meeting was held today in Nevada to suspend Nick Diaz's license stemming from his failed drug test at UFC 143 this ... Full article

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UFC 146: Dan Hardy vs Duane Ludwig booked for May 26 in Las Vegas

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is giving British bomb-dropper Dan Hardy a chance to snap a four-fight losing streak by pairing him up against Duane Ludwig for the upcoming UFC 146 ... Full article

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Rampage Jackson training video features 'giant sets' and lots of PVC pipe

What's Quinton Jackson doing to prepare for UFC 144? "Rampage" has a light heavyweight fight against Ryan Bader this Saturday night (Feb. 25, 2012) at the Saitama Super Arena in ... Full article

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Jake Ellenberger: Carlos Condit doesn't want to fight me again -- and I don't blame him

Hard-hitting Welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger has one loss since transitioning to the big leagues of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A close split decision to Carlos Condit. Since that disappointing ... Full article

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Bellator 67 booked for MTV2 on May 4 at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada

CHICAGO, Ill. (February 22, 2012) - After two hugely-successful shows in 2011, Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that the world's leading tournament-based promotion will be heading back to the sold-out, ... Full article

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Fight Metric

Ellenberger vs. Sanchez Official UFC Stats

UFC on FUEL 1 - Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez Full article

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TJ Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson only the second 30-25,30-25,30-26 decision. See the first.

TJ Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson at UFC on FUEL TV 1 is only the second decision in UFC history scored 30-25, 30-25, 30-26. (Stats here). The other was Jimy Hettes' ... Full article

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Markes vs. Simpson Official UFC Statistics

UFC on FUEL 1 - Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson Full article

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@carloscondit Breaks UFC Record for Leg Kicks in a Single Fight

Carlos Condit took the interim welterweight title at UFC 143 and took another distinction as well. He landed 68 leg kicks against Nick Diaz, setting the record for most leg ... Full article

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Condit vs. Diaz Official UFC Statistics

UFC 143 - Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Full article

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MMA Frenzy

Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig Set for UFC 146

Amidst a four fight loss streak, Dan Hardy is ready to return to the win column. He now knows who he’ll be returning to the Octagon with, as Hardy is ... Full article

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Nick Diaz Temporarily Suspended By Nevada Athletic Commission

Following a failed drug test after UFC 143 on February 4th, Nick Diaz has been temporarily suspended by Nevada Athletic Commission. The suspension was issued on Wednesday, and will be ... Full article

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Glover Teixeira set to Make UFC Debut this Summer

Glover Teixeira finally seems to be heading to the UFC. The light heavyweight prospect has not lost since his 2005 bout with Ed Herman. MMAJunkie reports the Brazilian fighter will ... Full article

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UFC 144 Preview: Yoshihiro Akiyama/Jake Shields and Yushin Okami/Tim Boetsch

MMAFrenzy kicks off our main card coverage of UFC 144 with a pair of breakdowns of Saturday’s card. Each day we will breakdown a pair of fights leading up to ... Full article

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Nate Marquardt Signs With Strikeforce, Likely to Face Tyron Woodley for Welterweight Title

Nate Marquardt is finally making his return to MMA. After being released by the UFC last June, Marquardt was set to return to action with England’s BAMMA organization. However, after ... Full article

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sportsnet.ca

Bellator returning to Casino Rama on May 4

Bellator Fighting Championships announced Wednesday that it will make its third trip to Casino Rama in Orillia, Ont., on May 4. Full article

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Sportsnet home to UFC 144 in Japan

The UFC returns to the Land of the Rising Sun for the first time in 11 years this week, and Sportsnet provides you with plenty of coverage. Full article

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Brydon on Strikeforce: Love your enemy

Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate have done a good job expressing how much they hate each other, but Tuesday they showed each other some respect. Full article

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Middleweight Marquardt signs with Strikeforce

Middleweight mixed martial arts fighter Nate Marquardt has signed with Strikeforce. Full article

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Strikeforce signs former UFC star Marquardt

Middleweight mixed martial arts fighter Nate Marquardt has signed with Strikeforce. Full article

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MMA Convert

UFC 144 Will Ferrell Promo

This is funny and all, but I want a video with Lenne Hardt announcing the fighters. Dammit, I miss PRIDE. Full article

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Rampage Jackson’s UFC 144 Poster

Pretty sweet UFC 144 poster the UFC released in honor of Rampage Jackson’s return to Japan. Full article

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UFC 144 Pre-Fight Interviews: Edgar, Henderson, Rampage, Bader, Shields, Lauzon, Pettis, More

MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani caught up with Frankie Edgar, Ben Henderson, Rampage Jackson, Ryan Bader, Jake Shields, Takanori Gomi, Cheick Kongo, Kid Yamamoto and Yushin Okami to talk about their ... Full article

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Dana White Rips Into Floyd Mayweather Jr. For ‘Racist’ Comments

Dana White goes off on Floyd Mayweather Jr. in this video from FUEL TV for “racist” comments Floyd recently made about the New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin and fellow boxer ... Full article

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Nate Marquardt Signs With Strikeforce

#BREAKING: @arielhelwani announced on #UFCTONIGHT - former #UFC Middleweight @NathanMarquardt has signed to @Strikeforce.about 4 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite@FUELTVFUEL TV Dana White has had a change of heart about Nate ... Full article

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Heavy MMA

Fight Day: Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson UFC 144 Pre-Fight Video Interview

Former light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson talks to HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi in Tokyo about his return to Japan for the first time since his Pride days. Full article

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Fight Day: Frankie Edgar UFC 144 Pre-Fight Video Interview

UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar talks with HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi in Tokyo about his UFC 144 title defense against Ben Henderson and what it's like to be in Japan. Full article

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Fight Day: Jake Shields UFC 144 Pre-Fight Video Interview

Former Strikeforce middleweight champ Jake Shields gets HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi caught up in Japan on his training before his UFC 144 bout against Yoshihiro Akiyama. Full article

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Fight Day: Joe Lauzon UFC 144 Pre-Fight Video Interview

UFC lightweight contender Joe Lauzon talks to HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi in Japan about his pay-per-view opener against Anthony Pettis at UFC 144. Full article

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Fight Day: Gilbert Melendez UFC 144 Video Interview

Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez talks to HeavyMMA's Megan Olivi in Japan about cornering Jake Shields against Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144 and what will be next for him. Full article

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Fightlinker

Nate Marquardt is BACK... in Strikeforce

Nate Marquardt is an enigma. He has an unshakable faith in Jesus, but he doesn’t hesitate to bend the rules a bit in order to try to break his opponent’s ... Full article

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Self-KO action!

Most fighters aren't worried about getting hurt in the cage so much as they are worried about getting horribly embarrassed. A fask KO. A banana-peel screwup. Something that goes viral ... Full article

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UFC Japan vlog is not very Japan

It's fight week blog week. Those of us hoping for a Japanese flavor to Dana White's first UFC 144 vlog are in for some disappointment. This one focuses almost exclusively ... Full article

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Rousey / Tate Photoshoot bonanza!

All that fussin and feudin' between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate certainly does distract us from the fact that they are totally babelicious. Fortunately, Showtime would like to remind you ... Full article

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Chandella owns up to pervy pics, may not be fired

We brought you the ultra important news that nekkid pictures of Chandella Powell and her vagina may have been located on the internet last week. We used the word 'may' ... Full article

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Five Ounces of Pain

Dan Hardy returns at UFC 146 to face Duane Ludwig

A guaranteed stand-up war with career implications for both participants has been named for the UFC 146 lineup in the form of a bout between Dan Hardy-Duane Ludwig. Both welterweights ... Full article

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Jacob Volkmann vs. Paul Sass scheduled for UFC 146

Jacob Volkmann and Paul Sass have a date for Memorial Day Weekend, as the two UFC lightweights will compete at UFC 146 on May 26 from Las Vegas. News of ... Full article

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Marloes Coenen set to return in April at IFC 1

Marloes Coenen, a former Strikeforce bantamweight champ, will make her return to the cage for Invicta Fighting Championships on April 28 from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Coenen was ... Full article

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Strikeforce adds Nate Marquardt to welterweight division

It appears Strikeforce has strayed from the norm, signing notable free agent Nate Marquardt in hopes of strengthening the organization’s roster by inking a legitimate contender with name value. Marquardt ... Full article

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Dana White’s latest vlog takes fans into Nick Diaz’s locker-room moments after UFC 143 loss

UFC President Dana White grants us backstage access to UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit for his first video blog entry pertaining to this Saturday’s UFC 144 extravaganza. His latest edition ... Full article

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Hunt vs Kongo - What is "World Class" Striking?

At UFC Japan two big men with a KO power meet in the heavyweight tilt between New Zealand's own, Mark Hunt, and the French Muay Thai practitioner, Cheik Kongo. While ... Full article

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Strikeforce Signs Nate "The Great" Marquardt

Well, Dana did say he would never fight in the UFC again so we can't call him a liar! This could be a good addition to the Strikeforce roster assuming ... Full article

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108 Days Out: Evan Dunham Vs Edson Barboza Booked For UFC 146

The first few fights for UFC 146 are starting to make their way down the pipe, first with Jason Miller announcing on his twitter that he'd be fighting C.B. Dolloway ... Full article

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The Martial Chronicles: Fighting Presidents

This is a revised version of a post that appeared in Bloody Elbow last year. Every 3rd Monday of February we here in the United States of America celebrate Presidents’ ... Full article

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King Mo Lawal In Serious Condition After ACL Surgery

via i1229.photobucket.com Via Twitter, Robert Joyner is reporting that "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal is suffering very serious complications following an ACL injury. Lawal was apparently re-injured his knee in his ... Full article

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Fighters.com

Dan Hardy dueling Duane Ludwig at Memorial Day Weekend event

Two of the welterweight division’s most entertaining fighters have been signed to fight UFC 146 with the added caveat of each needing a win to cement his spot on the ... Full article

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Hockey Fight of the Day: David Clarkson vs. Dion Phaneuf

The New Jersey Devils’ David Clarkson is the type of teammate every hockey player loves to have based on his willingness to stand up to opponents when necessary even if ... Full article

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Quinton Jackson: “I never claimed to be a martial artist…I’m a street fighter.”

Fan-favorite light heavyweight Quinton Jackson may compete as a professional Mixed Martial Artist but the 33-year old UFC star is quick to distance himself from the label based on his ... Full article

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Mo Lawal: “I was in pain and damned near dying.”

Strikeforce light heavyweight Muhammed Lawal has faced some stiff opposition in his career as both a Mixed Martial Artist and collegiate wrestler but none of those fights compare to the ... Full article

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Mo Lawal: “I was in pain and damn near dying.”

Strikeforce light heavyweight Muhammed Lawal has faced some stiff opposition in his career as both a Mixed Martial Artist and collegiate wrestler but none of those fights compare to the ... Full article

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MMA Opinion

Josh Neer Puts Duane Ludwig to Sleep

Josh Neer managed to survive an early onslaught from Duane Ludwig before locking in a deep guillotine choke that put Ludwig to sleep. After the fight hit the mat, Ludwig ... Full article

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Junior Dos Santos Near 100%

UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos is still recovering, but is reportedly close to 100% healthy. Here is what he had to say recently: “I’m feeling great about my knee ... Full article

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MMA Fighters Sound Off on Rio Fans

The UFC was greeted back to Brazil with open arms, as the Brazilian fans enthusiastically showed why the UFC should return more often. UFC heavyweight champion Junir Dos Santos’ statements ... Full article

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Gray Maynard Enjoys Training with Jose Aldo

UFC lightweight Gray Maynard helped dominant champion Jose Aldo prepare for his latest title defense, along with enjoy some sun and fun in Brazil. Maynard reportedly spent more than three ... Full article

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Fedor is First Step to Helping Revive Japanese MMA Scene

Japanese fans love Fedor Emelianenko, as the Russian fighter bounces back from a three-fight losing streak in Strikeforce. In doing so, Fedor can also help give JMMA a desperate spark ... Full article

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Ludwig/Hardy confirmed for UFC 146, with Overeem/Santos as the main event

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M-1: June Targeted for Return of Fedor Emelianenko

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Will Ferrell introduces the fighters for UFC 144 (Fan Made)

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Jake Ellenberger: Carlos Condit Doesn't Want Rematch

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Set of Ariel Helwani UFC 144 Open Workout Interviews

Frankie Edgar Doesn't See Any Holes in Benson Henderson's Game Benson Henderson: Frankie Edgar Is Great Champ but Leaves 'Openings' 'Rampage' Jackson Talks UFC 144, Japan Glory Days and Joe ... Full article

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Fight Hub TV Locker Room: UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit post fight thoughts

When the lights go down in the city, all seems to be at peace, correct? In a city that is always lit and where the fun never ends, fans seemed ... Full article

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Stats Don’t Lie: How Carlos Condit Beat Nick Diaz at UFC 143

A lot of Nick Diaz fans are upset because of the result of his UFC 143 fight against Carlos Condit, me included. I don’t disagree with the judges’ scores; I ... Full article

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UFC 143: Full Results & Live Blog

Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas NV has hosted many memorable events in the UFC and tonight is no exception. The main card features veterans, rising stars and former champions all ... Full article

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UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit weigh in/full results

Weights from San Antonio The full UFC 143 weigh-in results include: Main Card: Carlos Condit (169) vs. Nick Diaz (169) Roy Nelson (246) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246) Josh Koscheck (170) ... Full article

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Vaughn Anderson- MMA’s Best Kept Secret

by Monta Wiley Although not well known here in the States it is safe to say that Vaughn Anderson is a star that has yet to get the true acknowledgement ... Full article

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Octagon Mania

UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer Makes Tribute to Jimi Hendrix via Painting

You may remember Brittney Palmer from her appearance on The Sporting Rave Podcast, and the UFC ring girl hasn’t let up since then. She rejoined the UFC after her hiatus ... Full article

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JDS: New UFC Heavyweight Champion

By Darnell Myrick Yesterday night, we all were treated to the debut of the UFC on FOX. The debut of the UFC kicked off with a bang. The one hour ... Full article

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The Ultimate Fighter 15 to Feature 155lb. and 170lb. Fighters

The Ultimate Fighting Championship made a historic deal with FOX networks earlier this year. One of the biggest stories to come out of that deal is the new Ultimate Fighter ... Full article

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Johnson v Belfort added to UFC 142

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (10-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) is set to make his middleweight debut against the Brazilian striker, Vitor Belfort (20-9 MMA, 9-5 UFC) at UFC 142 in Brazil. Johnson ... Full article

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UFC 137 Predictions

We’re counting down the hours to tonight’s UFC 137 PPV, which takes place live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It’s been a long road to Vegas, ... Full article

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UltMMA

Video: UFC 144 Edgar vs. Henderson full countdown show

Part One: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson  Part Two: Ryan Bader vs. Quinton Jackson   Part Three: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields    Part Four: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis   Full article

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Light heavyweight prospect Glover Teixeira finally signs with the UFC for summer debut

 A trip several years in the making is finally complete for Glover Teixeira (17-2). The Brazilian light heavyweight has signed a deal with the UFC to bolster the promotion's roster. ... Full article

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Underdogs Bobby Brents and Chris Fields pull off first round upsets at Cage Warriors 45

  Cage Warriors 45 resultsNorth London, EnglandBobby Brents def. Rogent Lloret via submission arm triangle choke 4:41 R1James Reese def. Brad Wheeler via unanimous decision*Chris Fields def. Jack Mason via TKO ... Full article

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Five star featherweight prospect Mike Richman signs with Bellator and debuts versus Chris Horodecki

Mike Richman's (11-1) second chance is finally here. A longtime Midwest featherweight prospect, Richman has inked a deal to compete in the Bellator promotion. Richman wast cast on the Ultimate ... Full article

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Highly touted prospects Walter Harris and Brandon Bender shine at SCC 4 in Las Vegas

 Budding Las Vegas promotion Superior Cage Combat returned to the Orleans Arena for their first event of 2012. SCC 4 continued a matchmaking trend with a bevy of high quality ... Full article

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