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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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Daron Cruickshank replaces Spencer Fisher, meets Yves Edwards at UFC on FOX 8

BAD MMA News — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:40:00 +0000

“The Ultimate Fighter 15″ cast member Daron Cruickshank (12-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) has stepped in to replace and injured Spencer Fisher (24-9 MMA, 9-8 UFC) and now meets Yves Edwards (42-19-1 MMA, 10-7 UFC) at this month’s UFC on FOX 8 event. UFC officials today announced the new booking, the fourth injury-related switch of the day on the FOX-broadcast event. Featuring UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson defending his belt against John Moraga , UFC on FOX 8 takes place July 27 at Seattle’s KeyArena. The evening’s main card airs on FOX following prelims that air on FX and stream on Facebook. Cruickshank vs. Edwards is expected to air on the evening’s FX-broadcast portion. A 16-year veteran of the sport, Edwards made his UFC debut in 2001 and has since fought 17 times for the promotion. In between his multiple stints in the octagon, the “Thugjitsu Master” has also fought under the PRIDE, Strikeforce, EliteXC and Bellator MMA banner, among others.

Siyar Bahardurzada out at UFC on FOX 8, Bobby Voelker faces Robbie Lawler

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:20:00 +0000

Injury replacement Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC), who took a spot originally intended for Tarec Saffiedine , has now also been forced with withdraw from UFC on FOX 8. Taking his place is five-time Strikeforce vet Bobby Voelker (24-9 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who now becomes Robbie Lawler ‘s third scheduled opponent. UFC on FOX 8 takes place July 27 at KeyArena in Seattle. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FX and Facebook. Lawler vs. Voelker is expected to air on the main card. Voelker, perhaps best known for an entertaining trilogy series with Roger Bowling during the pair’s Strikeforce run, made his UFC debut in March, where he dropped a hard-fought decision to veteran Patrick Cote , ending a three-fight win streak. Lawler recently returned to the UFC after a long run with EliteXC and Strikeforce

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