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Terence Crawford amused by ‘stupid’ UFC rule, urges Joe Rogan to petition a change

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:03:08 +0000

Terence Crawford couldn’t contain his amusement when learning of the UFC’s rule to install a weight limit for their heavyweights. The UFC is far from perfect, and there are several changes every fan would want to see implemented in the promotion, both big and small, in their ideal world

Terence Crawford amused by ‘stupid’ UFC rule, urges Joe Rogan to petition a change

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:03:08 +0000

Terence Crawford amused by ‘stupid’ UFC rule, urges Joe Rogan to petition a change – MMA Weekly

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Marcus Buchecha receives rude welcome in debut, loses decision to Martin Buday

BAD MMA News — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:33:15 +0000

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Martin Buday gave grappling champion Marcus Buchecha a rude welcome to the octagon after beating the former ONE Championship heavyweight by unanimous decision to kick off the UFC Abu Dhabi card on Saturday. While it was anything but a pretty performance, Buday largely shut down Buchecha’s grappling attempts but even when the fight hit the floor, he never really found himself in any serious danger

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Marcus Buchecha receives rude welcome in debut, loses decision to Martin Buday – MMA Fighting

Bellator 102 lineup includes heavyweights Lavar Johnson vs. Vinicius Queiroz

BAD MMA News — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The 12-bout lineup for next week’s Bellator 102 lineup is complete, and it includes a heavyweight tournament bout between Lavar “Big” Johnson and Vinicius “Spartan” Queiroz.

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Bellator 102 lineup includes heavyweights Lavar Johnson vs. Vinicius Queiroz – MMA Junkie

World Series of Fighting 5 Results: Arlovski Edges Kyle in Heavyweight War

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:35:54 +0000

Heavyweights Andrei Arlovski and Mike Kyle entertained the crowd at New Jersey’s Revel Atlantic City on Saturday with a back-and-forth battle in the main event of World Series of Fighting 5. Kyle landed early, knocking Arlovski to the canvas. Arlovski weathered the storm and worked his way back to his feet where his right hand began to find a home. He scored a knockdown late in the round and landed a hard shot as Kyle tried to stand.

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World Series of Fighting 5 Results: Arlovski Edges Kyle in Heavyweight War – MMA Weekly

Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva official for Brisbane’s UFC Fight Night 33 headliner

BAD MMA News — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:00:00 +0000

As expected heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio Silva will meet in a five-round headliner during the UFC’s December return to Australia.

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Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva official for Brisbane’s UFC Fight Night 33 headliner – MMA Junkie

Two UFC 164 heavyweights, two histories and two opinions on TRT

BAD MMA News — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 20:00:00 +0000

More than a decade after their careers took divergent paths over peformance enhancers, UFC 164 opponents Frank Mir and Josh Barnett share different opinions on a controversial treatment used by a growing number of MMA fighters.

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Two UFC 164 heavyweights, two histories and two opinions on TRT – MMA Junkie

Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Set as UFC 166 Co-Main Event

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:41:15 +0000

Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Daniel Cormier have been rumored to be a fight in the making. Both have wanted the bout to happen and now it will on Oct. 19 at UFC 166 in Houston. The Houston Chronicle first reported the matchup and UFC officials confirmed the bout as the UFC 166 co-main event on Monday. Cormier (12-0) is a former Olympic wrestler who transitioned into mixed martial arts. He made his professional MMA debut in 2009 and has steadily climbed the heavyweight ranks, winning the 2012 Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. He made his long awaited UFC debut on April 20, defeating former titleholder Frank Mir by unanimous decision. Nelson (19-8) has been a fan favorite since making his way into the UFC by winning the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. Known for his ability to absorb an incredible amount of damage and for his one-punch knockout power, Nelson knocked out Brendan Schaub and Stefan Struve in his first two fights in the UFC. He’s lost to top contenders Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum and Frank Mir, but has faced the top competition inside the organization.

Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Set as UFC 166 Co-Main Event – MMA Weekly

Nixed UFC on Fox 8 Fight Between Brendan Schaub and Matt Mitrione Rescheduled for UFC 165

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 19:24:28 +0000

A heavyweight bout between Brendan Schaub and Matt Mitrione has been rescheduled for UFC 165 on Sept. 21 in Toronto, according to a report from the Phoenix Star . UFC officials later confirmed the move. The two were originally slated to meet at next week’s UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle, but Mitrione suffered an injury. Instead of finding a new opponent for Schaub, UFC officials opted to keep the bout intact and push it back a couple of months. Schaub and Mitrione each made his way to the Octagon via The Ultimate Fighter 10: The Heavyweights , but both being members of Team Evans on the reality show, they never fought each other.

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Nixed UFC on Fox 8 Fight Between Brendan Schaub and Matt Mitrione Rescheduled for UFC 165 – MMA Weekly

Two Title Fights Highlight Bellator 97

BAD MMA News — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:54:08 +0000

function not found Bellator MMA returns to Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, July 31, as the Santa Ana Star Center will play host to a Bellator Lightweight World Title fight. Defending Bellator Champion Michael Chandler puts his title on the line against David “The Caveman” Rickels, while Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren will defend his title against Russian phenom Andrey Koreskov live on Spike, as well in Spanish language on mun2. The night will also feature the Light Heavyweight Tournament Final as King Mo faces the electric Jacob Noe, while Heavyweights collide as Vitaly Minakov battles Ryan Martinez in the Bellator Tournament Final. The Bantamweight Summer Series Tournament will also begin, as Rafael Silva will battle Rodrigo Lima, while Anthony Leone will take on Bellator newcomer Frank Baca. The event has a special early start time and will broadcast LIVE starting at 5:00 p.m. MST on Spike. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at ComcastTix.com or by visiting the Santa Ana Star Center Box Office with tickets starting at just $25 dollars

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Two Title Fights Highlight Bellator 97 – MMA Weekly