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Rosi Sexton vs. Jessica Andrade Makes History, Added to UFC Fight Night 30 in Manchester

BAD MMA News — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:55:00 +0000

There are a lot of firsts still to come as it relates to women fighting in the Octagon, but another milestone toppled when the UFC announced its first women’s match-up for one of its fight cards in England. French-born Brit Rosi Sexton will square off with Brazilian youngster Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night 30: Bisping vs. Munoz on Oct. 26 in Manchester, England.

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UFC boss: Uriah Hall ‘not a fighter,’ ‘TUF 17′ finalist’s next move uncertain

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:55:00 +0000

BOSTON – Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 26 event turned out to be one of the most entertaining fight cards in recent memory, save for one flop of a fight: John Howard vs. Uriah Hall.

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UFC boss: Uriah Hall ‘not a fighter,’ ‘TUF 17′ finalist’s next move uncertain – MMA Junkie

UFC Fight Night 26 video preview, start time, fight card, TV info, media events

BAD MMA News — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:00:00 +0000

It’s fight week again for the UFC, and this weekend, we’re treated to one of the deepest free fight cards in MMA history. Here’s the essential information for “UFC Fight Night 26: Shogun vs. Sonnen,” which marks the UFC’s debut on FOX Sports 1.

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Joe Silva’s Shoes: What’s next for the UFC 163 winners?

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:05:00 +0000

“UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie” is in the books and in one of the most highly criticized pay-per-view fight cards of 2013, the UFC produced a mixed bag of knockouts, submissions, controversial judging and disfigured limbs. A Brazilian fighter had his hand raised in four of the five main card bouts as John Lineker , Thales Leites , Cezar Ferreira and, of course, Jose Aldo , defeated their respective opponents in impressive fashion. The lone non-Brazilian to score a victory on the pay-per-view was Phil Davis , who upset former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in a decision that had many, including UFC President Dana White , up in arms. No matter the nature of each man’s victory, they all accomplished the ultimate goal of the sport, and that’s being declared the winner at the conclusion of the fight.

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UFC Confirms Michael Bisping vs. Mark Munoz for Return to Manchester This Fall

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:57:24 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday confirmed a rumored UFC event for Oct. 26 in Manchester, England , as well as the fight cards headliner, Michael Bisping vs. Mark Munoz. UFC officials didn’t expand on the details, but the event is expected to be part of the re-kindled UFC Fight Night series on Fox Sports 1, the new nationwide Fox sports network that launches on Aug. 17. The UFC last made the trip to Manchester four years ago for UFC 105, which featured Randy Couture vs

UFC Confirms Michael Bisping vs. Mark Munoz for Return to Manchester This Fall – MMA Weekly

Invicta’s metamorphosis continues, in search of a final stage

BAD MMA News — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Talking to Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp about her organization’s first televised pay-per-view event this Saturday night, you get the sense that she can’t quite believe she’s doing this with her one-year-old company. “I’m so old school and the mindset is, you never go to pay-per-view until you’ve built that brand big and you can do those big numbers,” Knapp told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “It took me a little bit to change my mind.” More specifically, Knapp said, it took “a good deal,” one that wouldn’t cost significantly more than what she already was paying to put her all-female fight cards out via internet streams. “And also, you know what? This card deserves it,” said Knapp. “It gives more options to fans to view it, and I figured it’s worth the risk. No expectations, just want to go out and put on a good product like we always do.” That is how this grand experiment started, by relying on both the strength of the fights and the chance to watch them for free on the Internet, where MMA fandom lives. First, it was a free online stream through Invicta’s website, then an online pay-per-view through Ustream, and now a move to televised pay-per-view, at least in North America (Invicta FC 6 still will be available via Ustream elsewhere in the world).

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Global Warrior Challenge finalizes ‘British Invasion’ fight card, broadcast team

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Global Warrior Challenge holds its inaugural event on Saturday with a pay-per-view pitting Americans against fighters from the U.K. The 11-fight card has been finalized, and the promotion also has set its broadcast team for the show, featuring a pair of well-known veteran commentators and a former UFC champion. Ron Kruck, Karyn Bryant and Jens Pulver will be in the booth for “Global Warrior Challenge: British Invasion” on Saturday at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The event is available via pay-per-view for $29.95. Tickets also are available, ranging between $37 and $102, with the first fight set to go at 7:30 p.m. CT. The plan is for Global Warrior Challenge to host a series of country-vs.-country fight cards, though plans for future shows have not yet been announced

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Cage Warriors signs four U.K.-based fighters to exclusive deals

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 15:30:00 +0000

Cage Warriors has expanded its roster with the signing of four prospects in three different divisions. U.K. fighters Brian Moore (6-1), Jordan Desborough (5-2), Dave Graham (3-1) and Mario Saeed (4-1) all have signed exclusive five-fight deals with the promotion. Cage Warriors officials recently announced the deals for the four fighters, though they have not yet been added to any upcoming fight cards.

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UFC on Fox Sports 1 #2 Gains Dylan Andrews vs. Papy Abedi Bout

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:16:32 +0000

UFC fight cards are filling up at a fast and furious pace. The latest addition is a middleweight bout between Dylan Andrews and Papy Abedi to the UFC on Fox Sports 1: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 fight card . UFC officials on Wednesday confirmed the bout first revealed by Australian website MMA Kanvas . A rematch between welterweight contenders Carlos Condit and Martin Kampmann headlines the Aug. 28 fight card in Indianapolis. Andrews (16-4) is a former cast member of The Ultimate Fighter 17

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Tyson Griffin Makes Promotional Debut Against JZ Cavalcante at WSOF 4 in August

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:17:10 +0000

UFC veteran Tyson Griffin will make his promotional debut at World Series of Fighting 4, when he squares off with Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante . WSOF president Ray Sefo and executive vice president Ali Abdel-Aziz confirmed the bout to MMAWeekly.com. It was first reported by Brazilian website Tatame.com . A 1-4 skid saw him ushered out of the Octagon in late 2011, but Griffin (16-6) has undergone a lot of changes in the past couple years. He rejuvenated his training with a move from Xtreme Couture to American Kickboxing Academy. Griffin then defeated The Ultimate Fighter 8 lightweight winner Efrain Escudero at RFA 4 late last year before signing with the World Series of Fighting. Cavalcante (17-7-1) was consistently regarded one of the Top 10 lightweights in the world in the early to mid 2000s, but has had a rough time gaining any momentum over the past few years, losing more often than winning. He is 1-1 fighting for WSOF, having competed on their first two fight cards

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Tyson Griffin Makes Promotional Debut Against JZ Cavalcante at WSOF 4 in August – MMA Weekly