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Ben Saunders cut by UFC

If someone approached you last November and told you that in less than one year’s time, Ben Saunders would no longer be in the UFC, you probably would have told that person they were out of their damn mind (unless of course that person had just stepped out of steaming

Pudz next opponent: Butterbean

Well, we can’t say we didn’t see this one coming.
Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) announced today that Mariusz “The World’s Strongest Man” Pudzianowski will square off with Eric “Butterbean” Esch September 18 at KSW 14.
Although it wasn’t rocket science to disseminate the press release sent out by

Fitch wants title shot or will move to 185

Jon Fitch has been itching to get another shot at the UFC welterweight title, and he hopes to achieve that goal when he faces Thiago Alves at UFC 117 in Oakland.
The American Kickboxing Academy welterweight has long lobbied for a rematch with champion Georges St-Pierre, who defeated Fitch at

James Toney threatens to knock out Dana White

“I’m the only real legend in this fight. Look what I’ve done; I’ve won 6 world titles in six different weight divisions. You know what I’m saying? I’ve been in this game 23 years. How you going to put (down) a man who’s been in the sport longer than you’ve

KSW confirms Aleks has hepatits C

“wow, KSW co-owner Maciej Kawulski just told on Polsat News that Aleks E won’t fight in KSW after all because he’s got hep C”

Thiago Silva had eight cortisone shots before pulling out of UFC 117

Thiago Silva underwent eight injections of cortisone before finally admitting defeat and removing himself from this weekend’s UFC 117 card in Oakland, California, according to his strength and conditioning coach Stefane Dias.
Silva had three herniated discs in his back at the time he fought Rashad Evans (UFC 108), yet

UFC 117 Breakdown Fantasy Picks and Betting Advice

Mike Hammersmith here with a breakdown of UFC 117, which takes place on Saturday, August 7th in Oakland, California. In this event, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva will meet top contender Chael Sonnen in a 5 round battle, and two MMA legends will face off when Ricardo “Big

UFC on Versus 2 Results

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Jon Jones def. Vladimir Matyushenko via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:52
Yushin Okami def. Mark Munoz via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jake Ellenberger def. John Howard via TKO (eye injury) – Round 3, 2:21
Takanori Gomi def. Tyson Griffin via KO (punch) – Round 1, 1:04

Official UFC on Versus 2 Weigh in Results

The official weigh-in results include:MAIN CARD

Jon Jones (206) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (206)
Mark Munoz (185) vs. Yushin Okami (185)
Jake Ellenberger (170.5) vs. John Howard (170.5)
Takanori Gomi (156) vs. Tyson Griffin (154)

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Paul Kelly (155) vs. Jacob Volkmann (156)
DaMarques Johnson (172)*vs. Matthew Riddle (171)
James

UFC on Versus 2 Official Thread

The full line-up includes: MAIN CARD

Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
Mark Munoz vs. Yushin Okami
Jake Ellenberger vs. John Howard
Takanori Gomi vs. Tyson Griffin

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Paul Kelly vs. Jacob Volkmann
DaMarques Johnson vs. Matthew Riddle
James Irvin vs. Igor Pokrajac
Mike Massenzio vs. Brian Stann
Willamy Freire

UFC on Versus 2 – Marshall Zelaznik says Jon Jones could be two or three fights away from the title

UK UFC President, Marshall Zelaznik has heaped further praise on exciting light heavyweight star, Jon “Bones” Jones, explaining the New Yorker could be just two or three fights away from a shot at the title should he get past Vladimir Matyushenko on the UFC on Versus 2 card this Sunday

UFC on Versus 2 – Marshall Zelaznik says Jon Jones could be two or three fights away from the title

UK UFC President, Marshall Zelaznik has heaped further praise on exciting light heavyweight star, Jon “Bones” Jones, explaining the New Yorker could be just two or three fights away from a shot at the title should he get past Vladimir Matyushenko on the UFC on Versus 2 card this Sunday

UFC on Versus 2 – Marshall Zelaznik says Jon Jones could be two or three fights away from the title

UK UFC President, Marshall Zelaznik has heaped further praise on exciting light heavyweight star, Jon “Bones” Jones, explaining the New Yorker could be just two or three fights away from a shot at the title should he get past Vladimir Matyushenko on the UFC on Versus 2 card this Sunday

TUF 3 Student vs. Coach at UFC 121

The “Iceman” may want a third crack at him, and rumors of a Forrest Griffin trilogy have also made the rounds, but Tito Ortiz will have a fresh matchup when he next steps inside the octagon.
A source with knowledge of the situation told MMA Fighting that “The Huntington Beach

UFC on Versus 2 Breakdown

Jon “Bones” Jones vs. Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko: For those that follow matchmaking within the UFC, it’s often fairly easy to see who the UFC thinks has star potential, and who they think are taking up space on their roster. Ever since Jon Jones rolled into the UFC, scoring an

UFC on Versus 2 fight card official with 11 total bouts

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Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
Mark Munoz vs. Yushin Okami
Jake Ellenberger vs. John Howard
Takanori Gomi vs. Tyson Griffin

PRELIMINARY CARD

Paul Kelly vs. Jacob Volkmann
DaMarques Johnson vs. Matthew Riddle
James Irvin vs. Igor Pokrajac
Mike Massenzio vs. Brian Stann
Willamy Freire

UFC 116 officially draws 12,740 attendees for $4.05 million live gate

July’s “UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin” event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas officially drew 12,740 spectators for a $4,053,990 live gate. Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer today emailed the official figures to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). Of the 12,740 fans in the arena, 9,218 purchased

UFC 116 drug tests come back clean

All 15 fighters who underwent drug testing at this month’s UFC 116 event tested clean for performance-enhancing drugs and recreational/drugs of abuse. Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today e-mailed the drug-testing results to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). UFC 116 took place July 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Kimbo Slice v Mariusz Pudzianowski possible for moosin 2

If after watching Kimbo Slice get dominated by Matt Mitrione at UFC 113 in May, you thought the former Youtube star’s days in MMA were numbered, you probably could use some lessons in economics. If you said to yourself ‘there’s still some decent money to be made with Kimbo, especially

Team Fedor lays out new UFC demands

Fedor Emelianenko is the hottest name on the MMA free agent market. The only problem is, the heavyweight still has one fight remaining on his current Strikeforce deal. Nonetheless, it hasn’t stopped M-1 Global figurehead Vadim Finkelchtein from laying all his Octagon cards on the table.
“I think yes, but