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UFC 144′s Ryan Bader knows what to expect from ‘Rampage’ Jackson

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:49:11 +0000

Fighting a guy like Jon Jones, you can’t really hang your hat on any sort of predictions.

A guy like Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is a little
different story, according to Ryan Bader, who spoke
to MMAjunkie.com Radio about his impending
fight against the former champ in the co-main event of UFC 144.

UFC 144 takes place Feb. 25 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Main-card fights air live on pay-per-view. Broadcast plans for the
preliminary card have yet to be announced.

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MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 144′s Ryan Bader

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:48:53 +0000

UFC light heavyweight contender Ryan Bader joins today’s edition of MMAjunkie.com Radio.

Bader calls in to preview his upcoming UFC 144 bout with Quinton
“Rampage” Jackson. Additionally, the crew will take calls and discuss
all the latest happenings in the sport.

MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio, or watch it live on select television markets as part of Fight Now TV.

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Conor Heun vs. Ryan Couture slated for ‘Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey’

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:49:10 +0000

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: Anthony Njokuani, Ryan Martinez and Brett Roberts

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:49:36 +0000

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
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.

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Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha, Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola added to UFC on FX 1

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:49:48 +0000

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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Ryan Bader vs. Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson set for UFC 144 in Japan

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:49:37 +0000

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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UFC 139 results: Ryan Bader clips Jason Brilz, gets quick KO win

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:49:35 +0000

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: ‘TUF 14′ semifinalist Dennis Bermudez, SCC’s Ryan Langmaid

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:49:07 +0000

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
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and
watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.

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Champ Zach Makovsky expects ‘big’ challenge with Ryan Roberts at Bellator 54

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:49:40 +0000

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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Champ Zach Makovsky epects ‘big’ challenge with Ryan Roberts at Bellator 54

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:49:18 +0000

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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