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  • MMA in New York: A timeline of events - Newsday
    NewsdayMMA in New York: A timeline of eventsNewsdayA look back at the history of mixed martial arts in New York State and the legislative battle to legalize the sport. February, 1997: Then-Gov. George E. Pataki signs into law a bill that bans mixed martial arts in the state of New York. Feb. 12, 1997 ... […]
  • Veteran fighter Paul Kelly sentenced to 13 years for heroin trafficking - MMA Fighting
    MMAWeeklyVeteran fighter Paul Kelly sentenced to 13 years for heroin traffickingMMA FightingVeteran fighter Paul Kelly's mixed martial arts career is likely over after he was recently sentenced to 13 years in prison by a British court for heroin trafficking. The 28-year-old Kelly, a native of Liverpool, England, was sentenced by the Liverpool ...Former […]
  • Despite loss of magic in MMA, War Machine wants to smash Avena at Bellator 96 - MMAjunkie.com
    Despite loss of magic in MMA, War Machine wants to smash Avena at Bellator 96MMAjunkie.comThe fighter formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver, now legally War Machine, meets Blas Avena (8-6 MMA, 1-0 BFC) on Wednesday in a welterweight bout at Bellator 96. And this time around, War Machine says staying out of trouble is a lot easier. Bellator 96 ...PUBA Sponsoring […]
  • The Forward Roll: UFC 161 edition - MMA Fighting
    Bleacher ReportThe Forward Roll: UFC 161 editionMMA FightingThis is a sport that requires supreme belief in one's self, so you can understand why Roy Nelson took the chance that he did, rolling the dice on increasing his market value with a win at UFC 161. With one fight left on his contract, Nelson declined a ...MMA Fighters Who Peaked Too Early in The […]
  • Marc Ratner: UFC event in Boston is not in jeopardy - MMA Fighting
    Latinos PostMarc Ratner: UFC event in Boston is not in jeopardyMMA FightingThe UFC show on Aug. 17 at the TD Garden in Boston is happening, according to UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner. An article in the Boston Herald on Tuesday indicated the event was in jeopardy. "The show will definitely be taking ...MMA: UFC Card Faces Cancellat […]
  • Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal unconcerned with Seth Petruzelli's trash talk, skillset - MMA Fighting
    SI.comMuhammed 'King Mo' Lawal unconcerned with Seth Petruzelli's trash talk, skillsetMMA FightingIt was one of 2013's most stunning images -- unheralded Emanuel Newton catching an unconscious Muhammed Lawal in his arms, Bellator's prized free agent acquisition felled by the first-round spinning back fist nobody saw coming. For some, […]
  • 10 MMA Fights That Have to Be Made in the Second Half of 2013 - Bleacher Report
    Bleacher Report10 MMA Fights That Have to Be Made in the Second Half of 2013Bleacher ReportOne of the tried and true storylines in MMA history sees a grizzled veteran of an organization taking on a seemingly unbeatable newcomer. The battle of the young lion vs. the old tells fans a lot about where both fighters belong within their division ...Spike TV's […]
  • War MMA Aims to Become the Sport as Nick Diaz Envisions It - Sherdog.com
    Sherdog.comWar MMA Aims to Become the Sport as Nick Diaz Envisions ItSherdog.comNick Diaz has his own view of what MMA should be, and with that in mind he'll be launching a new promotion, War MMA, on Saturday in his hometown of Stockton, Calif. Ahead of the debut event, Diaz's attorney Jonathan Tweedale joined the Sherdog Radio ... […]
  • 5 Misconceptions MMA Fans Have About Professional Wrestling - Bleacher Report
    Bleacher Report5 Misconceptions MMA Fans Have About Professional WrestlingBleacher ReportThe connection between MMA and pro wrestling is something that most fans of mixed martial arts seem reluctant to acknowledge. As something of a masochist, I spend more time than I should reading comments sections of MMA websites. One thing I've ...and more » […]
  • The MMA Hour with Randy Couture, Anthony Pettis, Josh Burkman, Muhammed ... - MMA Fighting
    Bleacher ReportThe MMA Hour with Randy Couture, Anthony Pettis, Josh Burkman, Muhammed ...MMA FightingThe MMA Hour is back in your life on Monday. Below is a rundown of who will be stopping by and when: 1:00 p.m. ET - MMAFighting.com's Dave Meltzer will discuss the aftermath of UFC 161 and other news. 1:25 p.m. -- Josh Burkman will look back at his ...R […]

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Rising star Edson Barboza not resting on laurels as UFC 146 approaches

March 14th, 2012 | Author: Webmaster

At just 26 years old, Brazilian striker Edson Barboza went from prospect to contender with one well-placed spinning heel
kick.

The devastating knockout of Terry Etim earned Barboza two “Fight Night”
bonuses and loads of exposure, not to mention a guaranteed spot on UFC
highlight tapes for years to come.

But for Barboza, one shining moment does not a career make. While the
“Knockout of the Year” candidate ensured Barboza is now a respected
commodity in the UFC’s lightweight division, he’s not happy with just a
little recognition.



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As UFC 144 Approaches, Bart Palaszewski Not Lacking Confidence

February 23rd, 2012 | Author: Webmaster

Bart Palaszewski will put his well-rounded skills and 50 professional fights worth of experience to a serious test when he faces the gifted Hatsu Hioki at UFC 144 “Edgar vs. Henderson” on Saturday at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

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As 50th fight approaches, Bellator 57′s Alexander Shlemenko recharged after title loss

November 9th, 2011 | Author: Webmaster

Vitor Vianna is the 50th opponent of Alexander Shlemenko’s professional career, and he feels like he can fight another 100.

But the Russian said he’s still improving, and nothing brought that into focus better than a loss to current Bellator middleweight champ Hector Lombard.

“Hector showed me weaknesses that I had, and all this time, I worked really hard to improve myself,” Shlemenko recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio.



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As Memorial Day approaches, UFC 130′s Brian Stann finds no shortage of motivation (MMAJunkie.com)

May 12th, 2011 | Author: Webmaster

On New Year’s Day, UFC middleweight Brian “All American” Stann stepped into the octagon as an…

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As Memorial Day approaches, UFC 130′s Brian Stann finds no shortage of motivation

May 11th, 2011 | Author: Webmaster

Following the biggest win of his career, Brian Stann now is finalizing preparations for this month’s UFC 130 event.

The pay-per-view event, which takes place in Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend, holds a special significance for the former U.S. Marine.

And that means bad news for opponent Jorge Santiago. After all, Stann said the patriotic day provides all the motivation he needs. And his continued progression under Team Jackson-Winkeljohn assures he’ll be well prepared for the opportunity.



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As Date with Belfort Approaches, Silva Feels No Extra Pressure

February 4th, 2011 | Author: Webmaster

When fans last saw UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the Octagon, he was snatching victory from certain defeat against a game Chael Sonnen at UFC 117.

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Lesnar Relaxed and Healthy as Velasquez Bout Approaches

October 20th, 2010 | Author: Webmaster

On Saturday, Oct. 23, UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will defend his title for the third time when he takes on number one contender Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 121 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

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  • Evans Earns Split Decision, Complete UFC 161 Results
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC 161 is in the books and featured 11 bouts, nine of which went to decision, and was highlighted by a main event between two of the best 205lb fighters in the world in Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson. We have complete results below: Main Card (Live on PPV, 10:00 PM ET) --Rashad Evans defeated Dan Henderson by Split De […]
  • Werdum Submits Big Nog, Complete UFC On FUEL 10 Results
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC On FUEL 10 took place Saturday evening at the Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortelaza, Brazil and featured thirteen bouts topped with a main event featuring heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. We have results below: Main Card (Live on FUEL TV, 8:00 PM ET) Fabricio Werdum defeated Antonio Rodrigo No […]
  • Liddell Says He Wasn't Ready To Retire But Was Right Decision
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Many of the greats that helped build the sport of MMA to what it is today have since taken the path of retirement as the game continued to evolve. One such fighter is former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell who discussed his retirement at a recent Q&A session in Brazil: "I talked to my family, my c […]
  • Shogun Rua Details Training With Freddie Roach For UFC 161
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC Light Heavyweight Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has an important bout at UFC 161 when he faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in Winnipeg, Manitoba in two weeks and because of that he enlisted the help of renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach to help him prepare. The former champ talked about his time with Roach leadin […]
  • UFC 160: Velasquez Vs. Big Foot Quick Match Results
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Main Bouts (Live on PPV, 10:00 PM ET) -Cain Velasquez defeated Antonio Silva by TKO (Ref Stoppage, 1st Round, 1:21) -Junior Dos Santos defeated Mark Hunt by KO (3rd Round, 4:18) -Glover Teixeira defeated James Te Huna by Submission (Guillotine, 1st Round, 2:38) -T.J. Grant defeated Gray Maynard by TKO (Ref Stoppage, 1s […]
  • Complete UFC On FX 8 Quick Match Results
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC on FX 8 took place Saturday May 18th at the Jaragua arena in Santa Catarina, Brazil and featured for UFC champ Vitor Belfort facing Strikeforce import and former Strikeforce Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the main event. We have complete results from the show below: Main Bouts (Live on FX, 9:00 PM ET) -Vito […]
  • Shane Carwin Retires From MMA
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer "Officially retired. Thank you to my family, friends and fans! God bless!" With that tweet, 38 year old Shane Carwin has officially stepped away from the sport of Mixed Martial Arts after being plagued by injuries over the last two years. Carwin won his first 12 bouts inside the cage, racking up an interim UF […]
  • Southern, Alvey, Harris Lead Pack Of Winners at MFC 37
    The Maximum Fighting Championship debuted its bantamweight division at MFC 37: True Grit on Friday night, and the result was one of the greatest fights in the history of the company. A furious and fast-paced thriller between Anthony Birchak and Ryan “Baby Face” Benoit yielded several submission attempts, punishing strikes, and devastating ground-and-pound th […]
  • Anthony Pettis Calls Nate Diaz An Easy Payday
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Anthony Pettis has a future shot at UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo in his sights but took the time out this week to respond to a recent challenge from UFC lightweight/welterweight Nate Diaz: "I heard his interview and it just makes me laugh. I mean, the guy just got head kick knocked out by a pretty good str […]
  • Chris Weidman Talks Anderson Silva Match Up
    By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Chris Weidman has made it clear that he is the man to dethrone Anderson Silva, and although it took some time before the UFC brass agreed and granted him a shot at the UFC Middleweight title, Weidman looks to take advantage of the situation when he steps in the cage with one of the greatest of all time in July. He spok […]

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