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Anderson Silva happy to be compared to Jose Aldo
7 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Jason Benfari November 24, 2009"Man, I get really happy to be a reference in relation to Jose Aldo. It's nice that people think that. This guy is a talent; a young kid that's building his niche in the sport. He has a great team behind him and he has everything needed...
Brock Larson Cut From Roster Following UFC 106 Loss
Following his UFC 106 loss to heavy underdog Brian Foster, welterweight Brock Larson will now be looking for a new promotion in which to showcase his skills. The Veteran fighter confirmed with MMAJunkie that he was cut by organization following the November 21 loss.
Brock Larson Cut By UFC Following UFC 106 Loss
Following his UFC 106 loss to heavy underdog Brian Foster, welterweight Brock Larson will now be looking for a new promotion in which to showcase his skills. The Veteran fighter confirmed with MMAJunkie that he was cut by organization following the November 21 loss.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: "I want to be champion."
8 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Jason Benfari November 22, 2009"Before the fight I could see he had good boxing. I figured I would use Jiu-Jitsu techniques, but changed plans. When the fight started I felt very fast and when I saw the opportunity come, I finished it. I won by knockout and I'm very happy...
- NICKELS SET FOR TUF SHOWDOWN IN RING OF FIRE
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Mike Nickels is set for his showdown with fellow former Ultimate Fighter alumnus Vinny Magalhaes at Friday night's Ring of Fire event in Colorado...
UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2" results
9 days ago by
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By Mike Williams November 21, 2009Welcome to FiveKnuckles.com live, blow-by-blow coverage of UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 presented by Yahoo UFC PPV.Tonight's card is coming to you live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and features a rematch between light...
Dana White's UFC 106 Video Blog: a look back at UFC 104
12 days ago by
Ropes, Ring and Cage
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UFC President Dana White's first video blog for the week leading up to UFC 106 has been posted, but it focuses on UFC 104: Machida vs. Rua as that one never got posted.
Some highlights: White meeting various celebs and Hollywood types, walking and talking to his fighters backstage...
Carwin supports Lesnar, says the champ should keep his belt
13 days ago by
Cage Writer
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The man who was set to fight Brock Lesnar this weekend has spoken out in support of his ill enemy. UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin, whose match with Brock Lesnar has been postponed indefinitely due to Lesnar's illness, posted a message to the popular MMA internet message board, the...
UFC Quick Quote: Tito Ortiz thought he won the rematch against Forrest Griffin
"I thought I won the fight. I thought I pulled it off two rounds to one. You know, that third round, I'm very thankful to Dr. William Smith here in Las Vegas for doing the surgery that he did, otherwise I would not have been able to step in against a guy who is ranked...
UFC 106 interview: Baroni will fight anybody
10 days ago by
Cage Writer
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It's been a long road back to the UFC for Phil Baroni. The former light heavyweight is now down at welterweight. He served time for a steroid suspension back in 2007 and fought in organizations like EliteXC, Icon Sport, Cage Rage and Palace Fighting Championship. So when Baroni...
Mike Goldberg will commentate UFC 106
10 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Natalia Baage November 21, 2009The show must go on! And UFC commentator Mike Goldberg is willing to do it. As he missed the UFC Q&A last night, President Dana White replaced Goldberg as the Q&A host, saying that Goldberg was sick and had to go to the hospital...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Ready to Return in February, Hopes to Fight Cain Velasquez in Australia
Heavyweight contender and former champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who withdrew from a January matchup with Cain Velasquez due to a severe staph infection, told MMA Weekly over the weekend that he'll be able to fight in February and hopes to return against Cain Velasquez at UFC...
Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg slated for UFC 109
10 days ago by
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By Jacob Camargo November 20, 2009A welterweight bout between former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra and six-time UFC veteran Frank Trigg is set for the televised portion of the UFC 109 fight card in February.
The long rumored bout was confirmed today by Serra to The Fight...
Did Anthony Johnson collapse again making weight?
8 days ago by
Cage Writer
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Dana White's weigh-in day video blog takes you through the Friday before UFC 106. It's interesting to see the fighters standing in line to enter the Mandalay Bay weigh-in area. Josh Koscheck is standing with no Anthony Johnson present (3:40 mark). When asked where he is, Koscheck...
Dana White on UFC in Boston: "It's going to be the best show ever. I'm so excited."
8 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Natalia Baage November 22, 2009With a bill allowing MMA events in Massachusetts expected to be signed into effect in early 2010, the UFC is already planning to take the organization to Boston.
UFC President Dana White, a Boston native, had always expressed his wishes to do...
UFC 106 results recap from last night for 'Ortiz vs Griffin 2'
The lights have finally been dimmed on UFC 106: "Ortiz vs. Griffin 2" from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin hooked 'em up in the main event, which was a rematch from their controversial first encounter back in 2006...
Foster completely outclasses Larson
9 days ago by
Cage Writer
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Brock Larson's got 26 wins so last thing you'd expect is the veteran fighter to tap via strikes. He simply couldn't withstand the Brian Foster onslaught anymore. Larson got into real trouble when he was slammed to the ground with 3:10 left in the second round. Foster drilled...
UFC 106 postfight interview: Grove elated to take out a grappler
8 days ago by
Cage Writer
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With a nickname like "Da Spyder" you'd think fighters would be afraid to go anywhere near Kendall Grove. But that hadn't been the case in some recent fights against the likes of Jorge Rivera and Ricardo Almeida. Once those fights got into clinch situations, Grove...
Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez faces scheduling issues
10 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Jason Benfari November 20, 2009With UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar likely facing an extended recovery for an intestinal issue, talk has turned to potential interim title fights. However the fight which seems to make the most sence, a highly anticipated match-up between undefeated...
Lyoto Machida vs Shogun Rua rematch slated for Montreal on May 1
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida will once again put his 205-pound title on the line against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua when the Brazilians collide at The Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 1, 2010, according to Dan Wetzel from Yahoo!Sports.com...
Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg Set for UFC 109 in February
Welterweight veterans Matt Serra and Frank Trigg will square off at UFC 109 on February 6 in Las Vegas, as The Fight Network today confirmed the long-rumored bout with Serra.
The former welterweight champ Serra is coming off back-to-back losses to Georges St-Pierre and Matt Hughes...
Frank Mir pulling for Lesnar's UFC return
11 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Jason Benfari November 20, 2009"To know that there's a possibility that [a rematch with Lesnar] might never happen, that's been taking me a couple of days to try and wrap my mind around. It's going to give me a hard time... That's pretty much been my driving...
Georges St. Pierre vs. Dan Hardy under consideration for UFC 111 in NJ in March
5 days ago by
Five Knuckles
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By Jacob Camargo November 26, 2009A UFC welterweight title bout between long-time champion Georges St. Pierre and challenger Dan Hardy is being discussed for UFC 111 in March. News of the bout was first reported by MMA Fanhouse.com.
If made, the matchup would likely serve as...
UFC 106 interview: Grove is growing weary of decisions
11 days ago by
Cage Writer
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Kendall Grove likes being above the fray in the life but it's not the
easiest thing to deal with in the Octagon. At 6-foot-6, he's got to be
the tallest middeweight fighters in the world. That length
definitely gives him a striking advantage especially with his kicks but
it...
Kimbo Slice Announced for TUF 10 Finale
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFCSpike TV announced Monday that Kimbo Slice will make his official UFC debut on the televised card of The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale on Dec. 5 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.An opponent has not been announced, as there are still two hours...
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