Raquel Pennington still looking to fight Holly Holm in 2015
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Women’s bantamweight Raquel Pennington hasn’t forgotten Holly Holm and is angling to rebook their bout that was scratched for UFC 181.
Pennington (5-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC), a “TUF 18 alum, took on Ashlee Evans-Smith (3-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the pay-per-view event earlier this month when Holm (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) suffered a neck injury and withdrew from the event.
Kron Gracie scores quick submission in MMA debut
(mmafighting.com)After months of training with Nick Diaz, Gilbert Melendez and Nate Diaz, jiu-jitsu wizard Kron Gracie finally made his MMA debut.
Son of legendary fighter Rickson Gracie, the multiple time jiu-jitsu and grappling champion fought for the first time under MMA rules at Tuesday’s Real Fight Championship 1 in Tokyo, Japan, against fellow MMA newcomer Hyung Soo-Kim, and scored a 65-second armbar after pulling guard...
UFC Partners with TSN, RDS, and Fight Network for Canadian Broadcasts
(mmaweekly.com)TSN, RDS, Fight Network and UFC on Monday announced a new multi-year agreement for Canadian media rights to UFC global events.
Bell Media’s TSN and RDS will deliver a slate of marquee UFC programming to fans across multiple platforms, including major live events, preliminary fights of UFC Pay-Per-View events, UFC Fight Night events, and The Ultimate Fighter series.
Fight Network will broadcast all UFC Fight Night events from around the world as well as preliminary bouts for domestic non-Pay-Per-View cards...
Sources: Monster nearing multi-year, multi-million dollar deal with UFC
(mmajunkie.com)Energy drink brand Monster could soon be seen in the UFC’s world-famous octagon.
According to multiple sources with knowledge of the deal, Monster is in advanced negotiations to enter a multi-year partnership with the UFC as an official sponsor. The partnership is worth more than $7 million dollars and puts the energy drink on the level of other major sponsors such as Reebok and Budweiser.
The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the deal publicly...
'Devastated' Raphael Assuncao breaks ankle in training
(mmafighting.com)With Dominick Cruz suffering another injury, it could have been good news for Raphael Assuncao. However, the Brazilian bantamweight is also out with an injury.
Assuncao, who was hoping to fight for the UFC title after scoring seven straight wins as a bantamweight, but saw Cruz eventually taking his place against T.J. Dillashaw, won’t be able to return to the Octagon due to a broken ankle.
Former UFC champion Dominick Cruz sidelined with another knee injury
(mmafighting.com)Dominick Cruz has suffered another knee injury.
The former UFC bantamweight champion, who was sidelined for years after suffering consecutive knee injuries, has now suffered an ACL injury in his right knee.
"It is with great sadness to report I have experienced another ACL injury," Cruz posted on his Facebook page. "This time it’s in the right knee, opposite side of my first and second ACL injuries."
Video: Conor McGregor Can Kick, Too
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Dennis Siver is known for his sensational kicks ... but may have met his match in UFC Fight Night 59 headliner Conor McGregor, who sure is showing that yellow wall who's boss. Can he do likewise on Jan. 18 in Boston?
UFC on Fight Night 58 bonuses: Lyoto Machida body kick knockout earns $50K
(mmamania.com)UFC Fight Night 58: "Machida vs. Dollaway" from the Jose Correa Arena in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil has officially wrapped, which means it's time for those select fighters who went above and beyond in their respective fights to get a little extra grease for their efforts.
Performance of the Night -- Lyoto Machida
Performance of the Night -- Renan Barao
Performance of the Night -- Vitor Miranda
Performance of the Night -- Erick Silva
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