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Fight Path: UFC’s Josh Barnett helped boost Victor Henry’s confidence

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:45:00 +0000

When Victor Henry’s fighting team broke apart several years ago, he got an unexpected phone call. On the other end was Josh Barnett, the longtime heavyweight who had met Henry while hosting a seminar at his previous gym.

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Fight Path: UFC’s Josh Barnett helped boost Victor Henry’s confidence – MMA Junkie

Chael Sonnen reveals new UFC deal, new training home, future at 185

BAD MMA News — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:15:00 +0000

Just a few weeks after letting the world know his UFC deal had expired, Chael Sonnen has a new contract. And a new training base. And perhaps a return to his former weight class. The two-time middleweight title challenger and recent light heavyweight title challenger on Tuesday revealed via his co-hosting chair on “UFC Tonight” on FUEL TV that he has signed a new five-fight deal with the promotion. Sonnen (27-13-1 MMA, 6-6 UFC) returns to action next month when he headlines UFC Fight Night 26 (formerly UFC on FOX Sports 1 1) against Mauricio Rua at TD Garden in Boston

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Cage Warriors 59 hosts single-night bantamweight tournament for vacant title

BAD MMA News — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Cage Warriors is hosting a single-night, four-man bantamweight tournament that will award the winner the organization’s vacant title. Officials today announced the tourney, which takes place Sept. 14 as part of Cage Warriors 59 at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. The main card, which includes the tournament final, streams live on MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). The prelims, which feature the two semifinal-round fights (as well as a to-be-announced reserve bout), stream on Facebook.

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Cage Warriors 59 hosts single-night bantamweight tournament for vacant title – MMA Junkie

UFC Considering Hosting an Event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:04:07 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is considering hosting an event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this year the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. Speedway president Chris Powell approached UFC president Dana White and UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta about the idea on Friday when Powell and White were inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. Powell said the idea makes sense, “because we put on big events, and they put on big events.” White was open to the offer. “I like it,” said White. “It would be cool as hell, and we have a few fights coming up that could pull it off.” Powell said his initial vision was to erect a temporary bowl in the infield for a better view of the action in the 1,200 acre complex.

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UFC Considering Hosting an Event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – MMA Weekly