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Watch UFC Fight Night 74 headliner Max Holloway shut down Corassani in Sweden

BAD MMA News — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:36:45 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos After three straight stoppage wins, Max Holloway had to go into enemy territory to find his fourth. Not only did he get it done, but he got it done in quick fashion – winning an extra $50,000 in the process. Holloway (13-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) is getting ready for his first UFC main event, which takes place on Aug. 23 at UFC Fight Night 74 against Charles Oliveira (20-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC). The fight takes place at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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John Kavanagh, other Irish MMA notables carefully considering when enough’s enough

BAD MMA News — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:31:33 +0000

Some fascinating talks at our Injury Prevention Seminar today with 100s in attendance. pic.twitter.com/enMpJ3sZlB — Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) January 24, 2015 As the sport has continued to mature, the issue of fighter safety has become an intrinsic element of the MMA discourse. Of course, such discussions tend to gravitate toward a particular athlete rather than a holistic debate about the prudence of choosing such a hazardous profession. The aftermath of the UFC’s visit to Stockholm this past weekend is a perfect case in point. After his TKO loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC on FOX on Jan. 24, there seems to be a significant consensus that 44-year-old Dan Henderson should call time on his illustrious career

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Akira Corassani announces MMA retirement following UFC on FOX 14 loss

BAD MMA News — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:52:37 +0000

Akira Corassani After 18 pro fights, including six in the UFC, it appears featherweight Akira Corassani has announced his retirement from MMA. Although the Swedish fighter didn’t use the word “retire,” and the end of his message implied things could change down the road, a post on his Facebook page said he’s shutting things down. “I am full and content and I would never want to change a single thing,” Corassani said in his post. “My brain has filed for a divorce and doesn’t want to cooperate anymore. The passion and the technique is there but every car has a date (except for the Swedish Volvo 740).

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UFC on FOX 14 post-fight facts: Dan Henderson sets dubious knockdown record

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:14:43 +0000

Dan Henderson UFC on FOX 14 was a historic event for the world’s biggest MMA promotion on Saturday. From drawing the second-biggest attendance in company history to setting a record gate for a European event, Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena was the scene of a memorable night. Anthony Johnson (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) solidified his place as the 205-pound division’s top contender when he became the first man to stop Alexander Gustafsson (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in the main event.

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Fight Tracks: The Rolling Stones to Lil Wayne (and Eminem), the walkouts of UFC on FOX 14

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:13:05 +0000

While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. See what the fighters of Saturday’s UFC on FOX 14 event in Stockholm went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Anthony Johnson def. Alexander Gustafsson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:15 Anthony Johnson : “Moment” by Lil Wayne (Rise of an Empire) Alexander Gustafsson : “Zlatan” featuring Day Gegard Mousasi def. Dan Henderson via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:10 Gegard Mousasi : “Hate or Glory” by Gesaffelstein Dan Henderson : “Made in America” by Toby Keith Ryan Bader def. Phil Davis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Ryan Bader : “Paint it Black” by The Rolling Stones Phil Davis : “With Everything” by Hillsong United Sam Sicilia def

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UFC on FOX 14: Sam Sicilia vs. Akira Corassani fight video highlights

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:43:25 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos STOCKHOLM – Sam Sicilia spoiled Akira Corassani ’s fight in front of his home Sweden crowd, and did so in a big way. Sicilia (14-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC) picked up arguably the biggest win of his UFC career when he stopped Corassani (12-6 MMA, 3-3 UFC) with a first-round TKO. Check out the video highlights from UFC on FOX 14 (subject to the UFC’s geo-blocking), which aired tonight on FOX from Tele2 Arena in Stockholm. See also: UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Johnson vs. Alexander Gustafsson fight video highlights UFC on FOX 14: Gegard Mousasi vs

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UFC on FOX 14 results: Sam Sicilia gets big first-round KO of Akira Corassani

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 01:57:52 +0000

Sam Sicilia STOCKHOLM – Sam Sicilia spent much of his fight with Akira Corassani in pursuit of a fight-ending punch. With Corassani (12-6 MMA, 3-3 UFC) playing stick-and-move in response, it seemed only a matter of time before something big landed for Sicilia (14-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC). And one minute past the mid-point of the opening frame, it did. The featherweight bout opened up the main card of today’s UFC on FOX 14 event at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm.

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10 reasons to watch UFC on FOX 14, including Gustafsson’s chance to right a raw deal

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:11:48 +0000

Alexander Gustafsson Only six days removed from Conor McGregor Mania, the UFC heads back to Sweden for a pivotal bout in the light-heavyweight division. Saturday’s UFC on FOX 14 headliner serves as a title eliminator for the next shot at champion Jon Jones. Onetime title challenger Alexander Gustafsson , who meets fellow contender Anthony Johnson , returns home to leap one last hurdle to an opportunity that’s been thrice denied. The card is expected to draw more than 20,000 live fans, which is great from a live-gate perspective. If you’re a big FOX exec, though, you’re probably wondering when you can get your hands on McGregor. (The answer: Not for a long, long time.

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UFC on FOX 14 staff picks: Heavy favorites, but no unanimous nods

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:31:58 +0000

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UFC on FOX 14 pre-fight facts: Dan Henderson is all over the record books

BAD MMA News — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:22:29 +0000

Dan Henderson The UFC’s fourth event in Sweden will be its biggest yet as Stockholm’s Tele2Arena plays host to UFC on FOX 14, the second stadium show in company history, on Saturday. UFC 129 in April 2011 was the first stadium even. More than 55,000 fans filled Toronto’s Rogers Centre. UFC on FOX 14 won’t top that attendance mark, but more than 20,000 fans are expected to fill the European venue. Stockholm native Alexander Gustafsson (16-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) is the main attraction for locals as he meets Anthony Johnson (18-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) in the five-round light-heavyweight headliner

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