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A lightweight bout between Conor Heun and Ryan Couture has been added to March’s “Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey” event.

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the bout with event sources.

Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey” takes place March 3 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Columbus, and coincides with the annual Arnold Sports Festival.



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MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 141 fighter Anthony Njokuani.

We also catch up with ProElite heavyweight-grand-prix semifinalist Ryan Martinez, and BAMMA USA promoter Brett Roberts stops by the studio.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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The fight bookings are coming fast and furious.

UFC officials today announced a pair of new fights for UFC on FX 1, as Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha and Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola will each take place at the Jan. 20 event.

Additionally, a pair of bouts previously reported by MMAjunkie.com were also confirmed, as Reza Madadi meets Rafaello Oliviera and Jorge Rivera faces Eric Schafer.



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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will get his wish.

UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta today revealed to ESPN.com that the
promotion has granted the former champion his request for a fight in
Japan, and Ryan Bader will now oppose him at UFC 144.

UFC 144 is set for Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Broadcast plans for the event have yet to be announced.



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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Moments after the punch landed, a floored Jason Brilz could do little but curse his bad luck and slap the mat.

Light-heavyweight opponent Ryan Bader clipped him with a straight right that caught him above the ear, and Brilz crashed to the mat and suffered a tough-luck first-round knockout loss.

The UFC 139 bout was the second of two on the night’s Spike TV “UFC Prelims” special
following additional prelims on Facebook. It preceded the night’s
pay-per-view main card.



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MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show “The Ultimate Fighter 14″ semifinalist and correspondent Dennis Bermudez.

Superior Cage Combat matchmaker Ryan Langmaid also stops by the discuss this weekend’s show in Las Vegas and to give away tickets.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
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Bellator bantamweight champ Zach Makovsky isn’t exactly a stranger to training with bigger guys.

Unless you’re a regular with the Urijah Faber-led Team Alpha Male, a fighter of his stature can bet on rolling at a weight disadvantage for much of his training.

On Saturday at Bellator 54, Makovsky meets Ryan Roberts in his second non-title bout since winning the bantamweight strap in season three.



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Bellator bantamweight champ Zach Makovsky isn’t exactly a stranger to training with bigger guys.

Unless you’re a regular with the Urijah Faber-led Team Alpha Male, a fighter of his stature can bet on rolling at a weight disadvantage for much of his training.

On Saturday at Bellator 54, Makovsky meets Ryan Roberts in his second non-title bout since winning the bantamweight strap in season three.



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One of the featured preliminary-card bouts at next month’s Bellator 54 event has undergone a change.

Bellator officials have told MMAjunkie.com that Jamall Johnson has been scratched and replaced by Ryan Contaldi, who now meets fellow light heavyweight Tim Carpenter.

Bellator 54 takes place Oct. 15 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.



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If Ryan Couture inherited anything from his famous father, levelheadedness may be the biggest one.

Ryan, the son of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, returns Friday at Strikeforce Challengers 19 following the first loss of his pro career.

But if you think that the June defeat shook his foundation or prompted a fight-camp makeover, think again. Whether it’s in his blood or simply a life lesson he learned from his dad, Couture looks at the situation with clear eyes.



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