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Josh Burkman: I wouldn’t leave WSOF for UFC

BAD MMA News — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Josh Burkman is a man of his word. So when he signs a contract, you can expect him to fulfill the terms of it. That’s why the resurgent welterweight, who upset former UFC title challenger Jon Fitch this past weekend in World Series of Fighting 3′s main event, won’t be returning to the UFC even if his former home made him a new offer. Right now, his loyalty is to the WSOF, where he’s 3-0 with wins over Fitch, Aaron Simpson and Gerald Harris . Now 8-1 since his 2008 UFC release, Burkman recently nabbed an honorable mention slot in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA welterweight rankings . That was a direct result of his 41-second guillotine-choke victory over Fitch (24-6-1), which aired June 15 on NBC Sports Network from Las Vegas.

Josh Burkman: I wouldn’t leave WSOF for UFC – MMA Junkie

Video: A look ahead at MMA’s top 10 heavyweights prior to UFC 161

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Saturday’s UFC 161 main card features two heavyweight bouts. We take a look a look at the division’s top 10 heading into the event. The only fighter ranked in the top 10, Roy Nelson, clashes with No. 15 Stipe Miocic at the pay-per-view event in Winnipeg. Nelson looks for his fourth straight win, though UFC President Dana White said a title shot isn’t on the line for “Big Country.” Also on the UFC 161 card, honorable mention Shawn Jordan looks to crack the top 15 with a win over fellow striker Pat Barry. For a look at all the divisions, check out the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA rankings . For the latest on UFC 161 , stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site

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Video: A look ahead at MMA’s top 10 heavyweights prior to UFC 161 – MMA Junkie