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UFC 159's Alan Belcher 'kind of bored' with Bisping antics, 'ready to fight'
(mmajunkie.com) "You're getting your ass kicked on Saturday night, bro," Michael Bisping spat at Alan Belcher after squaring off following a pre-event media day for UFC 159. "You're getting knocked out," Belcher replied with a big grin.
Roy Nelson believes impressive UFC 159 win over Kongo could lead to title shot
(mmajunkie.com) Know that classic MMA fighter adage of "Whoever the UFC puts in front of me"? Yeah, well not Roy Nelson. Not Roy Nelson at all. "I say, 'Whoever has the gold!" Nelson told MMAjunkie.com.
UFC 159's Cheick Kongo takes 'skinny and small' mental approach for Roy Nelson
(mmajunkie.com) Cheick Kongo isn't a small man, but before every fight, he imagines himself as one. The UFC heavyweight, who's more gentle giant than towering bruiser, said it's his way of rising to a challenge before he gets into the cage.
Barring another injury, UFC champ Dominick Cruz won't be stripped of title
(mmajunkie.com) UFC President Dana White said he recently spoke to injured UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and that things are looking good for an upcoming return.
UFC champ Jones wants fight with Gustafsson, eyes spot on future FOX card
(mmajunkie.com) If he gets by Chael Sonnen in Saturday's UFC 159 headliner, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has two goals: a fight with Alexander Gustafsson and a spot on a future UFC on FOX card.
Chael Sonnen would have sued Jon Jones for 'reckless' steroid accusations
(bloodyelbow.com) MMA Fighting caught up with the Light Heavyweight contender to get his response to Jones' resent statement that he'd been taking steroids throughout his career.
Jon Jones: 'People like Matt Mitrione are scumbags'
(bloodyelbow.com) Ahead of his UFC 159 bout with Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones calls Matt Mitrione a "scumbag" for his comments on transgender fighter Fallon Fox.
Georges St-Pierre All But Closes the Door on Anderson Silva Superfight
(mmaweekly.com) The idea of UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre moving up a division to face middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva in a superfight has been kicked around for years. It’s a promotional dream, but St-Pierre on Tuesday all but closed the door on the possibility of fighting Silva… at least in the near term.
The 31-year-old Canadian appeared on UFC commentator Joe Rogan’s latest podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, and said he’d likely face Johny Hendricks next.
St-Pierre had cleared out the 170-pound division before suffering an ACL injury that required surgery and extensive rehabilitation while preparing to face Nick Diaz at UFC 143. The knee injury sidelined the champion for 19 months, and new contenders emerged in his absence.
“I need to do stuff in my division before I take (a superfight) because it has moved now,” said St-Pierre.
Jeff Curran hopes drop to flyweight can lead to one more crack at UFC
(mmajunkie.com) Some would say what Jeff Curran is embarking on is ambitious. Others might call it downright nuts.
Jason High replaces John Hathaway, meets Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10
(mmajunkie.com) Jason High has replaced John Hathaway and now meets fellow welterweight Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10.
GSP: Get Rid of Rounds in MMA
(tapnapsnap.com)
There’s a lot of things I would change in the sport. First of all, the time, there’s no time, no round. Seriously, I believe it is stupid, the round. If you want to see who’s the best man, let them fight, you know? Fifteen minutes or maybe 25 minutes for the championship. No rounds. Why the round? Why are we trying to be like boxing? We’re not boxers — they did rounds to be like boxing to be accepted as a sport. Yeah, of course, 100 percent (there would be more finishes). No rounds. I think it’s ridiculous. 100 percent I would rather fight with a rule like this, I think it’s more honest, like, who’s the better man? Let them fight.
Dana White issues challenge to boxer Tyson Fury: 'You will get smashed'
(mmajunkie.com) NEW YORK CITY – Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has an open invitation to step in the octagon and fight MMA.
Matt Mitrione no longer suspended, meets Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8
(mmajunkie.com) Sixteen days after he was suspended by the UFC for transphobic comments directed toward transgender fighter Fallon Fox, Matt Mitrione has been booked for his next fight.
Vinny Magalhaes says they'll need two referees for his UFC 159 bout with Phil Davis
(mmafighting.com) Vinny Magalhaes and Phil Davis have traded taunts over the Internet for months. They're finally about to get into the Octagon and settle their differences, as the light heavyweight contenders will square off at UFC 159 at Newark's Prudential Center on Saturday.
But on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour, Magalhaes had one final message for his rival: Bring an ice pack.
"I hope they could have two referees in the cage, because if I get a chance, I'm going to pop his arm," Magalhaes said. "I did that against Igor [Pokrajac], I tapped him out and I kept holding. And I think its not going to be any different for Phil. If I get him into something I'm going to hurt him. I'm not saying break it, just make him feel it for a week. When I fought Igor, three hours later he was still putting ice on his elbow. I think it's not going to be any different with Phil."
Cormier wants a fight that advances his career
(bloodyelbow.com) Daniel Cormier isn't sure if he'll move to light heavyweight or remain with the big boys following his win over Frank Mir at UFC on Fox 7. Cormier says that his decision will be based on whichever division offers him a fight that advances his career.
Jon Jones tells ESPN he had heard through the grapevine that Chael Sonnen has 'secretly done steroids throughout his career'
(bloodyelbow.com) Jon Jones tells Dan LeBatard why he apologized for accusing Chael Sonnen of being a steroid user, but then expands on his statement by saying that he'd heard from others that Sonnen abused steroids throughout his career.
Champ Johnson vs. Moraga headlines UFC on FOX 8; Carmouche vs. Tate added
(mmajunkie.com) UFC on FOX 8 finally has a headliner, as UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1 MMA, 5-1-1 UFC) meets challenger John Moraga (12-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC).
Additionally, a women's bout between Liz Carmouche (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Miesha Tate (13-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has also been added to the event and will take place on the evening's main card.
The additions were first reported by FOXSports.com and later confirmed by UFC officials.
UFC on FOX 8 takes place July 27 at Seattle's KeyArena. The evening's main card airs on FOX.
Frank Trevino signs three-fight deal with Legacy FC, expected to debut in May
(mmajunkie.com) Undefeated prospect Frank Trevino (10-0) has signed a three-fight deal with the Texas-based Legacy Fighting Championships and is expected to debut for the promotion next month.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the deal with Trevino's manager, Wade Hampel.
"It's exciting to know I'll soon be fighting for such a respected promotion," Trevino said. "I can't wait to prove to everyone that I belong at this level, and I plan on staying true to my goal of representing Mexican people in the sport of MMA."
Trevino is expected to debut at "Legacy FC 20: Assuncao vs. Pecero" against an opponent yet to be named. Legacy FC 20 takes place May 31 at American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Win or lose at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen would prefer to stay at light heavyweight
(mmajunkie.com) At this weekend's UFC 159 event, Chael Sonnen (27-12-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) returns to the UFC's light heavyweight division for the first time since 2005. If all goes according to plan, it will be his home for the rest of his professional career.
"I don't want to cut back to 185," Sonnen said during a Wednesday appearance on "The Opie & Anthony Show."
Sonnen meets UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) in the main event of Saturday's UFC 159 event, which takes place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Norman Parke vs. Kazuki Tokudome added to UFC 162 in Las Vegas
(mmajunkie.com) A lightweight matchup between Northern Irish fighter Norman Parke (17-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Japanese import Kazuki Tokudome (12-3-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is the latest addition to UFC 162.
UFC officials today announced the new booking.
With the addition to the card, UFC 162 now includes:
Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman - for middleweight title
Chan Sung Jung vs. Ricardo Lamas
Tim Boetsch vs. Mark Munoz
Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira
Dennis Siver vs. Cub Swanson
Roger Gracie vs. Tim Kennedy
Andrew Craig vs. Chris Leben
Seth Baczynski vs. Brian Melancon
Shane Del Rosario vs. Dave Herman
Edson Barboza vs. John Makdessi
Norman Parke vs. Kazuki Tokudome
David Mitchell vs. Mike Pierce*
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