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Doctors Nearly Stopped Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson Heading into Final Round

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 01:00:04 +0000

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones narrowly escaped a technical knockout loss in the UFC 165 main event against Alexander Gustafsson . Jones received a cut over his right eye in the opening round that impaired his vision and proved difficult for his cutman to close. The ringside doctor took a close look at the laceration following the fourth round and considered stopping the fight.

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Doctors Nearly Stopped Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson Heading into Final Round – MMA Weekly

Still waiting on medical clearance, UFC champ Dominick Cruz eyes 2014 return

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:50:00 +0000

It’s been 22 months since UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz (19-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) last fought in the octagon. While he’s set a personal goal of returning in early 2014, Cruz admits it’s still up to doctors to give him the green light. “I’m just setting personal goals to be back,” Cruz told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “I’m looking to be back the beginning of next year is what it’s looking like from what the doctors have told me, to that’s my goal. Unfortunately, the doctor hasn’t even released me, so I couldn’t even make a date if I wanted to. “It’s like when you got knocked out and you get put on suspension.

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Still waiting on medical clearance, UFC champ Dominick Cruz eyes 2014 return – MMA Junkie

Facing lengthy injury rehab, Marcus Brimage plans drop to 135 upon UFC return

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:05:00 +0000

When Marcus Brimage returns from an injury that will keep him down likely into 2014, he will do so in a new weight class. Brimage (6-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is rehabbing an Achilles tendon injury, but when he comes back, he is planning to drop from featherweight to bantamweight. Brimage’s manager, Lex McMahon, on Wednesday confirmed the plan to MMAjunkie.com after Brimage on Tuesday told Amy Barton of MMA DieHards’ Punch Drunk Radio of his decision to move down to 135 pounds. “Marcus has started his rehab and is working with a team of doctors, therapists, coaches and nutritionists to make certain that he returns to the octagon as soon as possible and in the best shape possible,” McMahon told MMAjunkie.com. “Current estimates are for a nine-month recovery. Upon his return, Marcus will fight as a bantamweight.” After appearing on Season 14 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Brimage started his official UFC career 3-0 at featherweight with decision wins over Stephen Bass , Maximo Blanco and Jimy Hettes .

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Anthony Pettis Sidelined for Six Weeks, Won’t Get UFC 164 Fight with Benson Henderson

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:05:32 +0000

Anthony Pettis ’ hopes of fighting any time in August were dashed on Wednesday when UFC doctors said that he needs at least six weeks to recover from a recent tear to his meniscus. MMAWeekly.com sources confirmed the news first reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, who received confirmation from UFC president Dana White . The good news is that it appears Pettis will avoid surgery. The injury occurred while he was training with Phil Davis during a promotional trip in Rio de Janeiro, where Pettis was supposed to challenge featherweight champion Jose Aldo on Aug. 3 at UFC 163. After dropping out of the Aldo fight, Pettis took aim at lightweight champion Benson Henderson at UFC 164, which happens to be slated for Aug. 28 in Pettis’ hometown of Milwaukee. The problem with that is UFC officials have already announced Henderson would defend his belt against TJ Grant at UFC 164.

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Anthony Pettis Sidelined for Six Weeks, Won’t Get UFC 164 Fight with Benson Henderson – MMA Weekly

Dana White: Anthony Pettis knee injury ‘not bad,’ remains in line at 145 or 155

BAD MMA News — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:10:00 +0000

WINNIPEG – A knee injury suffered by Anthony Pettis this earlier this week, UFC President Dana White told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), is “not bad” and won’t require surgery. That said, White said a Pettis claim that he could be back in three weeks is premature and he wants the fighter checked out by one of the UFC’s doctors for second opinion. Pettis (16-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) was scheduled to fight UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (22-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC 163 on Aug. 3 – despite being the top contender at lightweight. But on Thursday, White announced the fighter’s injury and announced “The Korean Zombie,” Chan Sung Jung (13-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will replace him in Rio de Janeiro instead of fighting Ricardo Lamas (13-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC 162 next month. “It’s not bad,” White told MMAjunkie.com after Saturday’s UFC 161 card in Winnipeg. “Anthony Pettis’ knee is not bad, but it’s not good.

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Dana White: Anthony Pettis knee injury ‘not bad,’ remains in line at 145 or 155 – MMA Junkie

WSOF inks lightweight Keon Caldwell to multi-fight deal

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The World Series of Fighting lightweight roster has grown with the addition of Keon Caldwell . MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the signing with Caldwell’s manager, Jason Ellis of Relentless Sport Management. Terms of the multi-fight deal weren’t disclosed, though the fighter, who’s previously competed as a welterweight, is expected to make his debut in late summer or early fall. Caldwell (9-1) had a brief appearance on “The Ultimate Fighter 13″ before leaving the show early for family reasons. Although it wasn’t shown on the reality show, Ellis said Caldwell was told his daughter was hospitalized and that doctors couldn’t break her fever. He opted to leave the show during the second episode to tend to his daughter, who ultimately recovered. Inside the cage, Caldwell has won two straight fights since a submission loss to MFC vet Dhiego Lima in July 2010. He rebounded with knockout wins over Bryan Keller and Jonathan Baldree, which earned him a Southeastern Fighting Champions title, in his home state of Georgia. Caldwell, who hasn’t fought since July 2011, owns nine stoppages in nine career wins.

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WSOF inks lightweight Keon Caldwell to multi-fight deal – MMA Junkie