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After split-second heart flutter, Pat Healy ready to pay taxes, face UFC's best
(mmajunkie.com)
For just a split-second, Pat Healy admits he had to second guess his concept of reality. After all, it felt like he had just submitted Jim Miller, but that's not what longtime UFC announcer Bruce Buffer was saying.
Submitted Apr 30, 2013 12:43PM by prophecy033 - 1 comment
Filed under: UFC
 
Frankie Edgar discusses marketability, thinks UFC 162 win could net title shot
(mmajunkie.com)
As Frankie Edgar attended UFC 159 this past weekend in his home state, the New Jersey native was reminded how much a fighter's marketability factors into matchmaking.
Submitted Apr 30, 2013 12:39PM by prophecy033 - 3 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
UFC denies report that 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' won't be renewed
(mmajunkie.com)
The UFC has refuted a report that the "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" reality series won't be renewed for a third season.
Submitted Apr 30, 2013 12:36PM by prophecy033 - 2 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Lovato Jr First American to Win Absolute in Brazil
(bloodyelbow.com)
Rafeal Lovtao Jr traveled to São Paulo, Brazil to take part in the IBJJF Brazilian Championships, and became the first American to ever win a major open-weight title in the gi.
Submitted Apr 30, 2013 12:33PM by prophecy033 - 0 comments
Filed under: Miscellaneous
 
Greg Jackson ready to coach Jones at HW
(bloodyelbow.com)
The coach of the UFC's top Light Heavyweight says he looks forward to training Jon Jones for the challenges presented by a move up to the Heavyweight class and for the remaining challenges left at 205 pounds.
Submitted Apr 30, 2013 12:31PM by prophecy033 - 0 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Rockhold: 'I'm more of a man than Vitor'
(bloodyelbow.com)
Luke Rockhold says that he had advantages over Vitor Belfort in every aspect of the fight, but also says that he's "more of a man" than the former UFC champion. In addition, Rockhold took a shot at Vitor's TRT usage.
Submitted Apr 30, 2013 12:19PM by prophecy033 - 3 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Sara McMann agreed with UFC 159 boos, ref's standup
(mmajunkie.com)
Sara McMann prepared herself to be miserable at UFC 159. From the schedule to the weight cut to the crowd itself, the UFC newcomer told herself this past weekend's event would be a nightmare.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 7:29PM by prophecy033 - 1 comment
Filed under: UFC
 
Jacob Volkmann says he's fighting Lyle Beerbohm at WSOF 3
(mmajunkie.com)
In his first post-UFC fight, Jacob Volkmann will meet Strikeforce vet Lyle Beerbohm in a lightweight bout at World Series of Fighting 3 in June, Volkmann today announced via Twitter.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 7:27PM by prophecy033 - 5 comments
Filed under: Other MMA Organizations
 
Despite tabloid trashing, Phil Davis retains UFC's full support
(mmajunkie.com)
Phil Davis was the subject of a bizarre TMZ.com report this past weekend, and the timing of the story couldn't have been worse. But UFC President Dana White said he's not buying the complaints against "Mr. Wonderful."
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 7:25PM by prophecy033 - 2 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
UFC's Marc Ratner to request changes to Unified Rules at ABC's summer convention
(mmajunkie.com)
Following this past weekend's bizarre UFC 159 event, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White urged the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) to take a hard look at a few of its current rules. Now UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner is planning on making a formal request.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 7:23PM by prophecy033 - 1 comment
Filed under: UFC
 
Tito threatens to unretire & beat Jon Jones
(bloodyelbow.com)
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz tweeted Saturday that "I may have to come out of retirement to beat @JonnyBones I can't let (him) beat my record' of consecutive UFC Light Heavyweight title defenses.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 4:40PM by FastKnockout - 19 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
White: Dos Santos gets title shot with UFC 160 win
(bloodyelbow.com)
It appears that Junior Dos Santos will need just one victory to get back into a title fight, and he'll get that chance on May 25th.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 4:39PM by FastKnockout - 13 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Michael Bisping speculates that Alan Belcher was looking for 'a way out' following eye poke
(bloodyelbow.com)
UFC MW Michael Bisping continues to charm by alleging that his opponent Alan Belcher was acting and 'looking for a way out' following the vicious eye poke that ended their UFC 159 bout in the 3rd round.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 2:38PM by FastKnockout - 17 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Sergio Pettis vs. Jeff Curran headlines RFA 8 on June 21, airs on AXS TV
(mmajunkie.com)
Sergio Pettis could take a big step up the flyweight rankings when he meets recent UFC bantamweight Jeff Curran in the championship headliner of Resurrection Fighting Alliance 8 on June 21.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 12:22PM by FastKnockout - 9 comments
Filed under: Other MMA Organizations
 
Gian Villante on controversial UFC 159 eye poke: 'All I needed was 10 seconds'
(mmajunkie.com)
Gian Villante needed just 10 seconds – just 10 seconds to shake off an accidental eye poke and get back into his fight at Saturday's UFC 159 event. Instead, Villante (10-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) honestly answered that he couldn't see at that exact moment, and his light-heavyweight bout with fellow Strikeforce import Ovince St. Preux (13-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC) was instantly waved off.
Submitted Apr 29, 2013 12:21PM by FastKnockout - 4 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Cub Swanson thinks MMA gloves are 'crap'
(bloodyelbow.com)
After last nights glove debacles, I revisited an interview I did with UFC featherweight contender, Cub Swanson, who detailed the problems he found with MMA gloves.
Submitted Apr 28, 2013 8:57PM by prophecy033 - 9 comments
Filed under: Interviews, Interviews
 
While Jones takes another step toward greatness, Sonnen again wonders 'what if?'
(mmajunkie.com)
It just wouldn't be a Chael Sonnen title fight with a couple what-ifs sprinkled about, now would it? Despite nearly finding the belt wrapped around his waist on a technicality, Sonnen hinted he may be done competing in the cage. If that's the case, how will he be remembered?
Submitted Apr 28, 2013 6:54PM by prophecy033 - 1 comment
Filed under: UFC
 
Machida still wants to stay busy, targets Gustafsson if Jones' time off lengthy
(mmajunkie.com)
As it currently stands, UFC President Dana White has declared Lyoto Machida the promotion's current No. 1 contender at light heavyweight. But if the division's champ isn't cleared to fight until the end of the year, "The Dragon" has another plan in mind.
Submitted Apr 28, 2013 6:51PM by prophecy033 - 4 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Leonard Garcia's future 'not looking good' after UFC 159 loss
(mmajunkie.com)
Despite some slugfests, a handful of bonuses, and UFC executives' obvious soft spot for him, Leonard Garcia's days in the organization may be numbered.
Submitted Apr 28, 2013 2:56PM by prophecy033 - 8 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
Alan Belcher gets eight eyelid stitches following UFC 159 loss
(mmajunkie.com)
The gruesome injury that halted his UFC 159 bout with Michael Bisping left Alan Belcher with eight stitches in his eyelid.
Submitted Apr 28, 2013 1:09PM by FastKnockout - 7 comments
Filed under: UFC
 
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