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Mark Hunt Gets Visa, Cleared to Fight Junior dos Santos at UFC 160
Las Vegas, here he comes! Eleven days after getting denied at a New Zealand airport, UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt (pictured) has finally obtained a visa to enter America.
“Thank u for my visa father,” Hunt tweeted Sunday afternoon.
Hunt is slated to co-headline UFC 160 opposite former champion Junior dos Santos. He was hoping to arrive in Vegas a couple of weeks early so he could...
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Post-Fight Press Conference Video
Better late than never. The Ultimate Fighting Championship didn’t offer a live stream of “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’s” post-fight press conference like they typically do following every event, but the video has finally been made available for your viewing pleasure.
Vitor Belfort (pictured), Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and the card’s other featured fighters...
Vitor Belfort Refuses to Address TRT Use After KO Victory
Minutes after Vitor Belfort (pictured) posterized Luke Rockhold with a vicious spinning heel kick to the grill on Saturday night, two of the top five things trending on Twitter in America were #Belfort and #TRT.
Despite posting his second consecutive highlight reel finish, becoming the only man in UFC history to eliminate consecutive opponents in head kick fashion (Michael Bisping...
UFC on FX 8: Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Chokes Chris Camozzi Unconscious (Video)
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s (pictured) UFC debut turned out much better than Luke Rockhold’s did. Instead of finding himself unconscious on the canvas courtesy of a Vitor Belfort spinning heel kick, Jacare put Chris Camozzi to sleep with a crafty arm triangle choke.
Jacare has now rattled off four straight wins, all in devastating fashion. His last defeat was in September 2011...
UFC on FX 8: Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Chokes Chris Camozzi Unconscious (Video)
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s (pictured) UFC debut turned out much better than Luke Rockhold’s did. Instead of finding himself unconscious on the canvas courtesy of a Vitor Belfort spinning heel kick, Jacare put Chris Camozzi to sleep with a crafty arm triangle choke.
Jacare has now rattled off four straight wins, all in devastating fashion. His last defeat was in September 2011...
UFC on FX 8: Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Chokes Chris Camozzi Unconscious (Video)
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s (pictured) UFC debut turned out much better than Luke Rockhold’s did. Instead of finding himself unconscious on the canvas courtesy of a Vitor Belfort spinning heel kick, Jacare put Chris Camozzi to sleep with a crafty arm triangle choke.
Jacare has now rattled off four straight wins, all in devastating fashion. His last defeat was in September 2011...
UFC on FX 8: Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Chokes Chris Camozzi Unconscious (Video)
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s (pictured) UFC debut turned out much better than Luke Rockhold’s did. Instead of finding himself unconscious on the canvas courtesy of a Vitor Belfort spinning heel kick, Jacare put Chris Camozzi to sleep with a crafty arm triangle choke.
Jacare has now rattled off four straight wins, all in devastating fashion. His last defeat was in September 2011...
JUST KICKING IT
Belfort beats Rockhold with spinning heel kick
For the second time in as many fights, Vitor Belfort (pictured) put his opponent to sleep with a vicious head kick. In January, it was Michael Bisping who found himself on the business end of Belfort’s leg. On Saturday, it was former Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold who was on the receiving end of a highlight reel strike. The good news for Rockhold, his big league...
Belfort, Jacare, Martins and Larsen Win Fight Bonuses at UFC on FX 8
After a freebie night of MMA action, the UFC awarded Vitor Belfort (pictured), Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, Lucas Martins and Jeremy Larsen each an additional $50,000 for their special performances Saturday night at “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold.”
Belfort not only ruined Luke Rockhold’s big league debut by knocking him unconscious with a highlight reel head kick, but he also...
Report: Injury Forces Interim Champ Renan Barao Out of UFC 161
What do UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and interim 135-pound champ Renan Barao (pictured) now have in common? They are both injured.
Cruz has been out with various wounds since October 2011, hence the need for a manufactured bantamweight belt, but it was reported Saturday by Brazilian website Tatame that Barao has suffered a foot injury that will force him out of next month’s...
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Live Results and Play-by-Play
“UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold” will be jumping off Saturday inside Jaragua Arena in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil. Facebook kicks off tonight’s festivities by streaming a trio of preliminary bouts at approximately 4:30PM ET/1:30PM PT.
Fans simply have to “Like” the UFC’s Facebook page in order to watch the scraps live.
FUEL TV will then broadcast the remaining six prelims...
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Complete Betting Odds
Vitor Belfort (pictured) doesn’t like Luke Rockhold, and the feeling is more than mutual. Perhaps Belfort is upset the Gambling Gods have pegged him as a slight underdog against the former Strikeforce middleweight champion.
At the same time, Rockhold might be ticked off he’s not a larger odds-on favorite than just -130. “The Phenom” checks in as an even money bet.
Don’t...
THE CONSEQUENCES
Diaz fined, suspended for slur
Nate Diaz was fined and suspended for using a gay slur in a tweet directed at another fighter. Read more about what he did.
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Live Weigh-In Results
All the fighters slated to participate in tomorrow night’s “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold” event will be tipping the scale today in Brazil. The first athlete is scheduled to weigh-in at approximately 7PM ET/4PM PT.
Please click HERE if you would like to stream today’s weight competition.
Vitor Belfort (pictured) rolls out the welcome wagon to former Strikeforce middleweight...
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Live Weigh-Ins Video
The official weigh-ins for “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold” take place today in Brazil. Stream Friday’s weight contest live right here on 5thRound.com starting at 3PM ET/Noon PT.
Please click HERE for the official weigh-in results.
Luke Rockhold (pictured) makes his big league debut against Vitor Belfor in Saturday’s featured attraction. Another middleweight tango between Ronaldo...
‘UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga’ Official Event Poster
Did you think the welterweight shootout between former Strikeforce stars Tarec Saffiedine and Robbie Lawler would get third-to-top billing at “UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga”? That’s what I assumed until the show’s official event poster hit the Internet.
It appears the ladies have bumped their male counterparts to the main card’s opening act. Despite coming off losses...
UFC Indefinitely Suspends Nate Diaz Following Homophobic Tweet
As expected, it didn’t take long for the planet’s premier mixed martial arts promotion to distance themselves from Nate Diaz’s (pictured) homophobic tweet. The UFC has indefinitely suspended the lightweight (pictured) for the insensitive post he issued Thursday afternoon.
“We are very disappointed by Nate Diaz’s comments, which are in no way reflective of our organization...
Dana White: Nate Diaz Will Be Fined or Fired for Homophobic Tweet
When will these guys ever learn? No, not just that state athletic commission have not approved fighters to use marijuana, but that certain magic words should never be used – particularly in a public forum, specifically if you’re UFC lightweight Nate Diaz (pictured) and have over 176,000 followers on Twitter.
Just two days after Pat Healy revealed he tested positive for marijuana...
UFC and Mike Dolce Launch ‘UFC FIT’
So you want to be an Ultimate Fighter? How about just look like one? Or how about just train and eat like one? Great, because “UFC FIT” has arrived just in time for summer.
On Thursday, the UFC announced they have teamed with training coach and former mixed martial artist Mike Dolce, of “The Dolce Diet,” to create the UFC’s first in-home fitness and nutrition program.
UFC...
Brandon Vera Returns to Heavyweight to Fight Ben Rothwell at UFC 164
On Thursday morning, Brandon Vera (pictured) made two significant announcements regarding his fight future. For starters, Vera is returning to the heavyweight division for his next scrap. Secondly, “The Truth” will battle Ben Rothwell August 31 at UFC 164.
“Good morning everyone!! I wanted to let y’all know it is conformed I am fighting Big Ben Rothwell on Aug 31st @ufc 164...
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Live Pre-Fight Press Conference Video
All the major players participating in Saturday’s “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold” extravaganza will be hitting the podium today in Brazil.
Stream Thursday’s pre-fight press conference live right here on 5thRound.com starting at 10:30AM ET/7:30PM PT.
Vitor Belfort (Pictured), Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Chris Camozzi are expected to attend the presser....
‘UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Betting Odds (Main Card)
We’re just two days out from the Octagon making its return to action, yet “UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold” is barely generating any buzz. Well, the Gambling Gods know exactly how to make things a tad more interesting.
Luke Rockhold (pictured) makes his big league debut against Vitor Belfort this Saturday. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion is pegged as a slight...
Bryan Caraway Wins $65,000 Bonus Check From Pat Healy’s Blunder
When Pat Healy revealed Tuesday he had flunked his UFC 159 post-fight drug test on the account of marijuana, nobody was happier to hear the news than Jim Miller because “Bam Bam’s” submission victory over Miller would be overturned to a no contest.
Yeah, about that rear-naked choke submission… You can now add Bryan Caraway (pictured) to the list of people doing YES! Cartwheels...
Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen Rekindle Rivalry
Do you remember what went through your head when you first heard Mike Tyson say he’s so ferocious he’d “eat your children“? Well, it appears Wanderlei Silva (pictured) is nearly as hungry when it comes to Chael Sonnen.
Silva and Sonnen have been exchanging pleasantries since their infamous 2010 shuttle ride when “The Axe Murderer” laid into Sonnen for the disrespectful...
‘UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga’ Tickets on Sale Today
“UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga” takes place July 27 inside KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. UFC Fight Club members will have the opportunity to purchase seats for the show today at 1PM ET/10AM PT.
A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC Newsletter subscribers on Thursday, May 16 at 1PM ET/10AM PT. Psst, the top secret password is “FOX.”
The general public...
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