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UFC Fight Night 26: Shogun vs. Sonnen Helps Drive FOX Sports 1 to Strong TV Ratings

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 03:43:31 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday helped launch the new FOX Sports 1 network with UFC Fight Night 26: Shogun vs. Sonnen occupying the first prime time programming on the 24/7 sports network. It was a strong move in the TV ratings game

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Georges St-Pierre Featured in Fox Sports 1 MLB All Star Game Commercial (Behind the Scenes video)

BAD MMA News — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:45:21 +0000

function not found The new Fox Sports 1 network is preparing to launch on Aug. 17 with the UFC as part of its cornerstone programming. In anticipation of the launch, Fox called on UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre to shoot a commercial that will air during Tuesday night’s Major League Baseball All Star Game. Go behind the scenes with Georges St-Pierre at the Fox Sports 1 MLB All Star Game commercial shoot… Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Pepey-Sicilia, Vinicius-Bagautinov added to UFC on FOX Sports 1 3

BAD MMA News — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 20:15:00 +0000

The UFC’s first visit to Brazil on the FOX Sports 1 network continues to take shape with the addition of two fights. Marcos Vinicius (20-4-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) meets UFC newcomer Ali Bagautinov (10-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at flyweight, while Godofredo Pepey (9-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) vs. Sam Sicilia (11-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at featherweight at UFC on FOX Sports 1 3. UFC officials today announced the new matchups confirming reports from Globo and Lancenet . UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 takes place Sept. 4 at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It will be the UFC’s second visit to the city after first visiting for UFC 147 in 2012.

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With Andy Ogle out, Max Holloway meets Conor McGregor at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:40:00 +0000

British featherweight Andy Ogle (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) has been forced to with draw from a planned meeting with Conor McGregor (13-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1, and Max Holloway (7-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has taken his place. UFC officials today announced the change. UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 takes place Aug. 17 at TD Garden in Boston and will be the UFC’s debut on the new FOX Sports 1 cable network. The evening’s main card airs on the new channel, as do several preliminary bouts, including Holloway vs. McGregor. Additional preliminary contests stream on Facebook. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old Holloway looks to bounce back from a hard-fought split-decision loss to Dennis Bermudez at May’s UFC 160 event

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Mike Pyle replaces Thiago Alves vs. Matt Brown at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1

BAD MMA News — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:25:00 +0000

Thiago Alves ‘ road back to the octagon will wait once again. Alves (19-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC) has been forced out of his welterweight bout against Matt Brown (17-11 MMA, 10-5 UFC) at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 in August, and Mike Pyle (25-8-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) will step in as his replacement. The UFC announced the change on Wednesday. The fight is expected to be part of the six-fight main card. UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 takes place Aug. 17 at TD Garden in Boston and will be the UFC’s debut on the new FOX Sports 1 cable network. Pyle has won four straight fights following a TKO loss to Rory MacDonald in August 2011. He started his current run with three straight knockouts, including a first-round “Knockout of the Night” stoppage of Josh Neer 13 months ago.

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Akira Corassani off UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 card, Steven Siler meets Mike Brown

BAD MMA News — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 02:05:00 +0000

Another change has hit the preliminary card of the UFC’s August return to Boston. Akira Corassani (11-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has been forced out of his featherweight bout against former WEC champion Mike Brown (26-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC), and stepping in for him will be another Season 14 “Ultimate Fighter” alum in Steven Siler (22-10 MMA, 4-1 UFC). UFC officials recently announced the fight switch for UFC on FOX Sports 1 1, which takes place Aug. 17 at TD Garden in Boston. The show will be the UFC’s first on the new FOX Sports 1 cable network, which will launch the same day. Siler got back in the win column in April with a unanimous decision win over Kurt Holobaugh at UFC 159 in Newark, N.J. After appearing on Season 14 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Siler won his official UFC debut with a unanimous decision win over Josh Clopton at the TUF 14 Finale

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Nick Ring out, Josh Samman meets Uriah Hall at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1

BAD MMA News — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:35:00 +0000

Nick Ring (13-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has been forced out of the UFC’s return to Boston in August, and Josh Samman (10-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has stepped in to meet Uriah Hall (7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) on the card. Sources with knowledge of the lineup change confirmed the news to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), and UFC officials are expected to make the booking official for UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 soon. UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 takes place Aug. 17 at TD Garden in Boston. The show will be the UFC’s debut on the new FOX Sports 1 cable network, which launches the same day

Nick Ring out, Josh Samman meets Uriah Hall at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 – MMA Junkie