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Even as EliteXC champ, UFC 165′s Wilson Reis had one eye on the octagon

BAD MMA News — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 22:45:00 +0000

The first notable feat of Wilson Reis’ pro MMA career came five years ago and 14 bouts ago. As the short-lived EliteXC promotion was moving closer to extinction, Reis won the organization’s first (and only) 140-pound title. But even back then, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt had his eye on the world’s largest fight promotion.

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Even as EliteXC champ, UFC 165′s Wilson Reis had one eye on the octagon – MMA Junkie

Meet The Ultimate Fight 18 Team Tate Assistant Coach Ricky Lundell

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 02:33:22 +0000

In the past month, he has been in the corners of Frank Mir , Erik Perez, Joe Lauzon and Carlos Condit . Yet, Ricky Lundell is an unassuming, stereotypical, all-American-looking “kid,” who walks out with some of the greatest names in MMA. Usually wearing his blue “Bishop-Gorman Wrestling” T-shirt, he makes you think,”Who is that guy?” Well, “that guy” is credited as the youngest North American to have been received a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, now a second degree.

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Women’s MMA Report: UFC books Alexis Davis vs. Liz Carmouche, ‘TUF 18′ teams set

BAD MMA News — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 22:45:00 +0000

UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby has put together a pivotal matchup between BJJ black belt Alexis Davis and former U.S. Marine Liz Carmouche for Nov. 6 at “UFC Fight Night 31: Fight for the Troops 3.”

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Flyweight Chad Robichaux signs with WSOF

BAD MMA News — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:10:00 +0000

Former Bellator and Strikeforce fighter Chad Robichaux has signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting. WSOF officials confirmed the signing with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though a debut date is expected to be announced shortly. Robichaux (19-2), a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and longtime grappler, is a 14-year MMA pro who owns 17 submissions in 19 career wins. Fifteen of the flyweight’s victories have come in the first round

Flyweight Chad Robichaux signs with WSOF – MMA Junkie

Rodrigo Caporal: The Hong Kong Based Brazilian Lightweight Who is Dominating Chinese MMA

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:17:23 +0000

Brazilian fighters have been making a name for themselves competing in Asia since the dawn of modern MMA competition when Rickson Gracie would submit multiple opponents in a single night at Vale Tudo Japan. Today, the sport has evolved almost beyond recognition, but fighters from the same country that gave us the Gracies are still holding their own in Asia. Among them is Rodrigo Caporal, a long-term resident of Hong Kong, who recently became the 155-pound champion of China. Caporal (9-4) has won five fights out of five since signing with RUFF, a Chinese organization that is government sanctioned, giving its fighters the right to call themselves national champions of the most populated country on the planet. The 30-year-old, who holds a black belt in BJJ, won the title at RUFF 8 in February by defeating Haotian Wu in a rematch. In addition to the belt, he received one million RMB (160,000 USD) in prize money. “Winning the belt meant a lot to me, to see all my hard work and dedication pay off made me very happy. My plan is to use the money to help my family and to help build my life together with my girlfriend,” he said. Caporal’s record competing in Brazil was unremarkable, but he has won six fights out of six in Asia and believes that his skillset as a BJJ black belt gives him an edge against the predominantly Chinese opponents he has been facing.

Women’s MMA Report: Alexis Davis wins UFC debut, Megumi Fujii set to retire

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:30:00 +0000

Highly touted Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Alexis “Ally-Gator” Davis made a successful UFC debut earlier this month, but her victory didn’t come as easily as some had predicted. Davis narrowly outpointed Rosi “The Surgeon” Sexton in a main-card bout at UFC 161, which took place June 15 in Winnipeg. Davis (14-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC) got off to a strong start in Round 1 and landed some nice knees in the clinch. Sexton (13-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) reversed a takedown and wound up in Davis’ guard. Davis trapped the British veteran in a tight triangle choke, but Sexton refused to submit and landed some hard right hands in the final minute. Sexton secured a takedown in the second round and landed ground and pound until Davis kicked off of the cage and took top position

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Former UFC Champ Frankie Edgar Picks Chris Weidman to Upset Anderson Silva at UFC 162

BAD MMA News — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:30:04 +0000

Former UFC lightweight titleholder Frankie Edgar takes on Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman on July 6. Like many other fighters, however, he’s been asked to weigh in on the night’s headlining bout. He predicts Chris Weidman will upset Anderson Silva in the main event UFC middleweight title bout that night. “Gotta go with the East Coast boy Weidman. He’s the whole package,” said Edgar when asked about the match-up on Wednesday during a live chat on UFC.com . The undefeated Weidman (9-0) is a two-time Division I All-American in wrestling. He’s also a brown belt in jiu-jitsu under Renzo Gracie black belt and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra . “Anderson has fought good wrestlers, but Chris has got great jiu-jitsu and a solid stand-up game as well,” said Edgar

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With déjà vu, Caio Magalhaes expects ‘incomplete’ Vemola at UFC on FUEL TV 10

BAD MMA News — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Exactly a year after his first UFC fight, in the same exact venue he launched his pro career in 2009, Caio Magalhaes will experience a little déjà vu at Saturday’s UFC on FUEL TV 10 event. But unlike his promotional debut, which resulted in a decision loss to Buddy Roberts , Magalhaes (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) expects few problems with fellow middleweight Karlos Vemola (9-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC) in his sophomore effort. “I don’t think Karlos is a complete fighter,” Magalhaes told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “And he lacks the stamina to fight three rounds. My training partner Ronny Markes , when he debuted in the UFC, negated Karlos’ game for three rounds.” Magalhaes, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, expects to do the same when they meet in a Facebook-streamed preliminary-card bout at Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. The Nova Uniao fighter said he’s picked up enough from Markes and his other teammates that he should have little trouble with Vemola, a former heavyweight and light heavyweight who’s 1-1 since his drop to 185 pounds. “I only train with top talents, big guys like Glover Teixeira , Antonio Silva and Thales Leites ,” Magalhaes said.

With déjà vu, Caio Magalhaes expects ‘incomplete’ Vemola at UFC on FUEL TV 10 – MMA Junkie

Who Would Matt Serra Want to Fight If He Stepped Back in the UFC Octagon One More Time?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:00:08 +0000

Courtesy of Damon Martin and official MMAWeekly.com content partner Bleacher Report . It’s been nearly three years since Matt Serra last fought in the UFC , and everyone was curious if the Renzo Gracie black belt was retired or just taking some serious time off from the sport. Serra’s career zig-zagged over 11 years with most of his fights taking place in the Octagon, but following his last bout against Chris Lytle in 2010, the writing was on the wall, and truth be told, he was okay if his career was at an end. Like a lot of athletes, however, using the word “retirement” is almost taboo. “It was like a couple of years ago after my fight with Chris Lytle, I just never felt the need to make it official,” Serra told MMA ‘s Great Debate Radio recently. “I’ve had a great career I feel.

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Who Would Matt Serra Want to Fight If He Stepped Back in the UFC Octagon One More Time? – MMA Weekly

Shane del Rosario forced out at UFC 162, Dave Herman now meets Gabriel Gonzaga

BAD MMA News — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:40:00 +0000

Dave Herman will get another chance to prove his claim that jiu-jitsu doesn’t work, as he meets fourth-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 162. UFC officials recently announced the switch. UFC 162 takes place July 6 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and Facebook. Herman vs

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Shane del Rosario forced out at UFC 162, Dave Herman now meets Gabriel Gonzaga – MMA Junkie