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Sean Strickland storms out of Brand Risk 14 event: ‘I hate myself’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:46:17 +0000

Under the tutelage of popular streamer Adin Ross, Brand Risk has started to pick up steam and has crafted itself an audience. However, not everyone is a fan of the bizarre combat sports promotion. Brand Risk is an influencer-led crossover fighting establishment featuring some of the most famous and viral celebrities.

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The Sunday Junkie: Sept. 22 edition

BAD MMA News — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 23:05:00 +0000

Jon Jones has won over every MMA fan, he posted a clear-cut decision victory, no conspiracies are in place, and UFC 165 was a controversy-free event that featured a headlining bout that every fan can appreciate.

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Rebney: ‘Ridiculously one-dimensional’ champ Askren will dominate if in UFC

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:50:00 +0000

So far, it hasn’t been the same kind of controversy that Bellator MMA experienced with Eddie Alvarez’s free agency. At this point, backhanded compliments might be just part of the game.

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Dana White: No Way I’d Let Vitor Belfort Fight in Brazil If He Was Cheating Down There (Video)

BAD MMA News — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:31:06 +0000

UFC president Dana White addresses the controversy surrounding Vitor Belfort ‘s TRT use and fighting in Brazil for the third time in-a-row on Nov. 9 against Dan Henderson. White explains the reasoning in putting the bout together and the real reason Belfort is fighting in Brazil

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Phil Davis Breaks Down and Defends His UFC 163 Decision Victory Over Lyoto Machida (video)

BAD MMA News — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 01:30:41 +0000

There was a lot of controversy surrounding Phil Davis’ UFC 163 decision victory over Lyoto Machida, but he’s ready to put that controversy to bed.

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Nick Newell Puts Controversy Behind Him, Moves on to Business of Proving He’s a Top Lightweight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:30:33 +0000

While the first half of 2013 was at times chaotic for lightweight up-and-comer “Notorious” Nick Newell , he’s looking to finish the year strong. Following an acrimonious split with the XFC , where he was their reigning 155-pound champion, Newell signed with the World Series of Fighting, and after an eight-month layoff, he’s ready to return to the fight game. “Staying in the gym is the best way for me to deal with anything that comes my way,” said Newell. “I made a move that was best for my career and I’m happy I made it. “I don’t really let outside factors affect how I fight

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Road FC 13 Main Event Set with Yui Chul Nam vs. Takasuke Kume Championship Rematch

BAD MMA News — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:08:47 +0000

Road FC 13 is set for Oct. 12 in Gumi, South Korea. It will be headlined by a rematch between Yui Chul Nam and Takasuke Kume . The Korean beat the Japanese fighter by decision in the final of the lightweight Grand Prix in April, but the fight was not without controversy. After three rounds, the 155-pound title bout, which was the main event of Road FC 11, was declared a draw. The fight went to an extra round. The referee’s decision to stand the fighters up with less than a minute to go in the overtime round, when Kume was in a dominant position, proved decisive

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Tim Kennedy Shrugs Off Fighter Pay Controversy at UFC 162 Pre-Fight Press Conference

BAD MMA News — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:18:42 +0000

Tim Kennedy didn’t get asked about much at Thursday’s UFC 162 pre-fight press conference, but he did get asked about the one thing besides his fight with Roger Gracie that has been making headlines recently… fighter pay. Heading into the fight with Gracie, however, Kennedy said thanks, but no thanks to talking about the hot-button issue. Check out Tim Kennedy at the UFC 162 pre-fight press conference. Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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UFC 161: Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley full fight video highlights

BAD MMA News — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:10:00 +0000

WINNIPEG – Jake Shields (28-6-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) got the win over fellow welterweight Tyron Woodley (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), but not without a little controversy. Now, you can watch video highlights of the tightly contested UFC 161 preliminary-card bout. The bout aired on FX from Winnipeg’s MTS Centre. Check out the highlights above, and check out the Shields vs. Woodley fight recap on the MMAjunkie.com homepage. Also check out: And for the latest on UFC 161 , stay tuned to the UFC Events section of the site. Edit this article

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Josh Thomson courts more controversy with statement on gay-marriage comments

BAD MMA News — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:20:00 +0000

In trying to quell controversy over a series of comments on social media sites about gay marriage, UFC fighter Josh Thomson may have made things worse. One day after expressing concern that legalizing gay marriage would lead to polygamy and adults marrying children, the veteran lightweight deleted his posts and issued a press release stating that his comments were taken out of context by members of the media. The release said Thomson was using social media to “poll” fans on “what turned out to be a controversial and thought provoking topic.” “It was not my intention to offend or hurt anyone,” he stated. But while Thomson stated that he isn’t against marriage, he continued to defend the logic presented in his initial posts, which were made on Twitter and Facebook. “With organizations fighting for legalized polygamy and the North American Man/Boy Love Association fighting for rights of their own, the line between equality and controversy becomes very thin,” the release stated. “Mr.

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