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Marquardt a better fit at middleweight
It was inevitable that Nate Marquardt would return to a Zuffa property. Lifelong bans in the UFC usually aren't that exactly, and Marquardt is too skilled to remain on the fringes for too long. Especially in light of the "Nick Diaz experience" UFC president Dana White and company have gone through in the past year, perhaps a change of heart has slowly occurred for White...
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UFC 144 Fight Preview: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo
Two kickboxing KO artists look to use each others face for a canvas this Saturday in Saitama
The greatest wins of Mark Hunt's career came in his PRIDE days. This Kiwi boy is no stranger to Saitama, Japan. He holds wins over Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Cro Cop there when both legends were in their prime. While Japan may be a new setting for Kongo's fighting life, the Wolfslair...
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Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig set to bang at UFC 146
UFC officials announced today that verbal agreements were in place for a welterweight bout between Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy and Duane “Bang” Ludwig.
The bout is set to go down at UFC 146 in May.
Hardy is currently riding a four fight losing streak, which to most would have sent them packing, but UFC officials love his fighting spirit. Hardy is looking to get...
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Cheick Kongo knows Alistair Overeem’s weaknesses but is keeping them secret
By Will Gray Standing at 6’4” and possessing some of the best striking in the UFC heavyweight division, long time contender Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) heads into his match against PRIDE veteran Mark Hunt at UFC 144 this Saturday, live from Japan. Coming off of an impressive year, that saw him win in legendary fashion by [...]
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UFC 144 Fight Preview: Ryan Bader vs. Quinton Jackson
Another day, another fight breakdown for this weekend’s UFC 144 card airing live on PPV from the Land of the Rising Sun. This preview will help break down the Light Heavyweight clash between Ryan Bader and “Rampage” Jackson. Quinton spent a large part of his career fighting in Japan in the Pride organization and raised hell both in and out of the cage. If you haven’t seen...
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Joe Lauzon: "If I come away with a win on Saturday, I think I'm the next guy in line."
Following a big win over top contender Melvin Guillard, lightweight Joe Lauzon hopes to position himself for a UFC title shot with a win over former WEC champ Anthony Pettis on Saturday.
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VID- Dana White: “Yes Floyd, You’re Racist”
UFC founder Dana White is never one to mince words.
In his occasional YouTube “Presidential Address”, White took Floyd Mayweather to task, saying he was a racist for his detrimental comments about Jeremy Lin.
White also panned to Mayweather for his comment about Manny Pacquiao needing to “go make sushi somewhere” in spite of the fact he is from the Phillipines,...
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Tuesday Morning Quarterback: 5 Fights I’d Make If I Were Joe Silva
Before I get into my fantasy matchmaking (that sounds oddly kinky, doesn’t it?) I want to talk about a few things I’m thankful for coming off last week’s “UFC on Fuel”, since my original post-event article got destroyed by some intervention of the spiteful internet gods. In brief, and in no particular order:
1) I’m thankful no one seems to be getting too bent out of...
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BAD FOOTING
Fighter knocks himself out on kick
I’ve never seen anything quite like what Dan Lariviere did in his Empire Fight League 4 bout against Jeremie Capony
During the second round of Saturdays match in Montreal, Lariviere attempted the flying switch-kick, but missed his opponents head and landed on his arm and shoulder knocking himself out.
Luckily this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence was caught on tape, although...
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Michael Bisping says Ryan Bader vs. Rampage is a "death sentence" for Bader
Michael Bisping doesn't have much faith in Ryan Bader and says that Quinton Jackson is a "death sentence" matchup for Bader
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UFC 144 Fight Preview: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis
Let’s be honest, this weekend’s UFC event live from Japan is a remarkable card jammed packed with potentially exciting scraps. Among those fights, perhaps the most interesting fight will take place in the Lightweight Division between Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon. Anthony is among the most exciting fighters in the UFC and Joe Lauzon is one of the most venomous finishers in...
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Joe Rogan Responds to Rampage’s Harsh Criticism
On Monday morning, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson ripped UFC color commentator Joe Rogan (Pictured) for his perceived fugazi and biased ways. His criticism was so harsh that Rogan was left with no choice but to respond.
“If you win then Joe Rogan’s got to do an interview with you, and most likely he has been talking some crap about you [during your fight],” Rampage told...
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UFC 144: Manga Version
Dana White often clashes with MMA fans, but he gave his seal of approval for this fan-made video promoting the UFC’s return to Japan. Someone made a manga style video eaturing Frankie Edgar, Ben Henderson, Rampage Jackson, Ryan Bader, Bruce Buffer, Joe Rogan, the Octagon Girls, and the “Let’s Fighting Love” song from South Park:
And here’s an official ad from the UFC:
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Rampage Jackson: Shut the f@#$ up Joe Rogan
In a recent interview with Fighters Only Magazine Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was questioned about what a fight with Joe Rogan would be like.
“Joe Rogan has one of those girly high-ass voices that you can hear. I just want to tell him to shut the f— up. Let’s see you do it. Let’s see you come in here and kick this mother-f—– who wants...
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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson Will Have Special Cheering Section at UFC 144
When Quinton Jackson (Pictured) battles Ryan Bader this Saturday at UFC 144, it will mark exactly six years since the last time “Rampage” fought in Japan. While the veteran has appeared in countless classics in The Land of the Rising Sun, there will be a special cheering section in his corner for this weekend’s scrap.
“Fighting in Japan is very important to me...
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Anderson Silva says no to Jon Jones, yes to GSP fight
It appears there is one guy that isn’t exactly thrilled with the idea of a Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva UFC Super Fight. Unfortunately that guy is Anderson Silva. However, there is one Super Fight that the Spider has no problem accepting. Related posts:
Anderson Silva Talks Jon Jones Fight, Chael Sonnen, & GSP
GSP rethinking Anderson Silva Super Fight
Anderson Silva...
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