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Jones-Gustafsson II could come before Teixeira, but UFC boss non-committal

BAD MMA News — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 11:00:00 +0000

TORONTO – The UFC’s game plan for the light heavyweight division might have changed following the spectacular bout between light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165.

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UFC champ Jon Jones delays heavyweight move, says Teixeira bout is ‘interesting’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 23:45:00 +0000

UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones will move to heavyweight, but he might not do it as soon as expected. “Oh, eventually,” he told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) on Tuesday. “I’m getting older, I’m growing, and I’m getting stronger. Why not? Yeah, for sure.” Jones was responding to a question of whether his plans had changed given his previous statements about a move upward. His dominance of the light heavyweight division has prompted questions about a move up to heavyweight, and the 26-year-old and his camp have spoken several times about the possibility. In January, he said it could happen as soon as 2014 .

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Lyoto Machida Thinks Daniel Cormier Should Have to Earn a Light Heavyweight Title Shot

BAD MMA News — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:07:25 +0000

Undefeated heavyweight Daniel Cormier has talked about making the move to the 205-pound division well before he even arrived in the UFC . Following his final Strikeforce bout on Jan. 12, the former Olympian said he planned to drop to the light heavyweight division by the end of 2013 and kick Jon Jones ’ (expletive). During a recent episode of UFC Tonight , it was revealed that Cormier’s UFC 166 match-up with Roy Nelson would be his final fight in the heavyweight division and he plans to ask for an immediate title shot in the 205-pound weight class if he’s victorious on Oct.

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UFC Fight Night 28 headliner Glover Teixeira: ‘I’m ready to fight for the title’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:00:00 +0000

While he’s had just four fights in the UFC, Glover Teixeira ‘s incredible power and craft submission skills have already made him a top contender in the promotion’s light-heavyweight division. While the humble 33-year-old hasn’t yet pressed the issue, he wants to make sure everyone understands it’s not because he’s not ready for the challenge. “When I said I didn’t think I had done enough to earn a title shot , it wasn’t because of my confidence or my skills,” Teixeira told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “When I said that, it’s because I’m new in the company. But I think I have the skills to go over there today and fight for the title and fight Jon Jones .” Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) can certainly take a step in that direction in September, when meets Ryan Bader (15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in the headlining bout of UFC Fight Night 28, which takes place at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It’s Teixeira’s first time headlining a UFC event, and while the Brazilian-born fighter is always one to keep his emotions in check, he admits it’s a special opportunity. “Some people, the way I talk, they can’t tell my emotions,” Teixeira admitted. “But I’m very excited to be in this main event

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Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle Headlines World Series of Fighting 5

BAD MMA News — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:21:17 +0000

A light heavyweight bout between knockout artist Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (15-4) and slugger Mike “MAK” Kyle (20-9-1) headlines World Series of Fighting’s return to Revel Casino Hotel’s Ovation Hall in on New Jersey’s Revel Atlantic City on September 14. The contest serves as the main event of “ World Series of Fighting 5: Johnson vs. Kyle ,” which airs live on NBC Sports Network and marks the promotion’s second visit to the venue. With 23 knockout victories between them, both Johnson and Kyle are fierce strikers capable of downing any foe with a single blow. Johnson, of Boca Raton, Fla., made his World Series of Fighting debut at the promotion’s very first event and delivered a “Knockout of the Year” candidate finish of the durable D.J. Linderman. The 29-year-old Blackzilians product returned to action in March and scored a convincing decision win over former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder Andrei Arlovski . Johnson now returns to the light-heavyweight division on the strength of a five-fight win streak and quickly is establishing himself as one of World Series of Fighting’s most dynamic athletes.

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After one dominant champ’s loss, UFC 165′s Gustafsson says Jones only human

BAD MMA News — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:45:00 +0000

Alexander Gustafsson (14-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) is a sizable underdog heading into his fight with light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones (18-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC), who is as high as an 8-to-1 favorite to retain his belt when they meet at UFC 165 in September. Gustafsson, though, isn’t one to be fazed by other’s expectations, and given this past weekend’s shakeup in the MMA world, he’s all the more sure that no matter what betting lines say, any fighter has a chance to buck the odds. “We’re all human beings,” he told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “Everyone is beatable, and I’m here to prove everyone wrong, and that’s how it’s going to be.” At the start of this year, the 26-year-old fighter still had distance to travel in the light heavyweight division’s standings.

After one dominant champ’s loss, UFC 165′s Gustafsson says Jones only human – MMA Junkie

UFC 165 Officially Announced, Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson Set for Sept. 21 in Toronto

BAD MMA News — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 00:19:55 +0000

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones returns to the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 21 to defend his title against Swedish contender Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson at UFC 165. At just 25 years old, Jones is one the most dominant fighters in UFC light heavyweight history. His 12 wins are second most in the division’s history, while his five consecutive title defenses tie him with UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz ’s light heavyweight record. Gustafsson, 26, enters the bout with a near spotless record, having won six straight, while holding a 15-1 all-time record (7-1 in the UFC). Injury forced him off an April card in his native Sweden, however, his previous bout saw him earn a unanimous decision over former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in December 2012. “Jon Jones is re-writing the record book for the light heavyweight division,” UFC President Dana White said.

UFC 165 Officially Announced, Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson Set for Sept. 21 in Toronto – MMA Weekly

UFC 101 Fight Video: Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin

BAD MMA News — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:00:24 +0000

Relive UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva ’s dominating performance against former light heavyweight titleholder Forrest Griffin at UFC 101 on Aug. 8, 2009, at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. It was the first time the UFC held an event in Philadelphia and the second time Silva fought in the light heavyweight division. Silva puts his belt on the line against Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas. Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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UFC’s Glover Teixeira anticipates September return, expects assignment soon

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:55:00 +0000

Brazilian slugger Glover Teixeira (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) expects to resume his assault of the UFC’s light heavyweight division later this year, and the fast-rising contender said he could return to action as soon as September. “I want to know what’s next for me, too,” Teixeira told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “I think I might be fighting in September. They asked me if I’d be ready. We’ll probably hear soon who I’m going to fight, and I’m sure it will be great.” The 33-year-old Teixeira is one of the UFC’s brightest prospects at 205 pounds, boasting an incredible 19-fight win streak that includes UFC victories over James Te Huna , Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Fabio Maldonado and Kyle Kingsbury . Teixeira currently sits at No. 7 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com light heavyweight rankings , but he lacks a signature win to bring him to the very top of division’s ladder. But Teixeira doesn’t blame the UFC for potentially slow-playing his rise to the top.

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Video: Behind the scenes during Rashad Evans’ UFC 161 win over Dan Henderson

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:15:00 +0000

Two of the light heavyweight division’s most notable veterans met this past weekend when Rashad Evans (18-3-1 MMA, 13-3-1 UFC) took on Dan Henderson (29-10 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in the headliner of UFC 161. Evans ultimately got the judges’ nod and took him the split-decision win at the June 15 event. Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of their fight, which aired on pay-per-view from Winnipeg’s MTS Centre. You can also check out the Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson fight video . And for the latest on UFC 161 , stay tuned to the UFC Events section of the site.

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