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Following back-to-back losses, UFC releases Ryan Couture

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:50:00 +0000

After migrating from the defunct Strikeforce to the UFC, lightweight Ryan Couture hoped to build a career in the promotion where his father was a champion and star.

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Yves Edwards-Yancy Medeiros added to UFC Fight Night 31: Fight for the Troops 3

BAD MMA News — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:20:00 +0000

A pair of lightweights looking to rebound from losses earlier this year will meet at the UFC’s next “Fight for the Troops” show. Yves Edwards will meet Yancy Medeiros on the card at UFC Fight Night 31.

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Mike Kyle Sees World Series of Fighting as “Opportunity of a Lifetime”

BAD MMA News — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:03:10 +0000

Inconsistency has ruled much of the last couple years for World Series of Fighting heavyweight Mike “MAK” Kyle . Having alternated wins and losses in his last five bouts (with one no contest), Kyle acknowledges things haven’t been their best of late, but having signed with the WSOF, he feels he’ll now have the opportunity to put things on a positive track for an extended period of time. “ MMA as a sport is filled with ups and downs for anyone’s career,” he said. “It’s hard to lose a fight

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Heading into Bellator 99, Vladimir Matyushenko Doesn’t See the End, He Sees the Future

BAD MMA News — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:55:39 +0000

Motivation to continue fighting following back-to-back losses for the first time in his 16-year career is not difficult for former UFC light heavyweight title contender Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko to find. It’s those very losses that drive him to continue competing. “That’s the reason I’m still fighting; I want to turn things around,” he said.

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UFC 164 Results: Dustin Poirier Makes Up for Lost Time with Win Over Erik Koch

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 07:03:26 +0000

Promising UFC featherweights Erik Koch and Dustin Poirier were first scheduled to meet at UFC 142 in February 2012. However, Koch pulled out of the fight with a knee injury and Poirier would go on to defeat fellow 145-pounder Max Holloway instead. So when they finally squared off on Saturday night at UFC 164 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, it was apparent they would be making up for lost time. Both Poirier and Koch were coming off losses in their previous outings in the Octagon and were primed for redemption

UFC’s Condit plans to down Kampmann 2.0, book more high-profile rematches

BAD MMA News — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 05:30:00 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS – After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in seven years, Carlos Condit admits his back is against the wall. But “The Natural Born Killer” isn’t overwhelmed by the situation. In fact, he’d love to visit those fights once again.

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UFC’s Condit plans to down Kampmann 2.0, book more high-profile rematches – MMA Junkie

Seth Baczynski vs. Neil Magny set for ‘Fight for the Troops 3′ at Fort Campbell

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 02:30:00 +0000

A couple of veterans of “The Ultimate Fighter” – Seth Baczynski and Neil Magny – will look to rebound from recent losses when they meet at the UFC’s next “Fight for the Troops” show.

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Alistair Overeem faces uncertain future after UFC Fight Night 26 loss

BAD MMA News — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 15:25:00 +0000

Alistair Overeem’s days in the UFC could be numbered following back-to-back losses. But, according to UFC President Dana White, he wouldn’t be the first fighter who’s proven a world-beater outside the organization and then fallen short once inside the octagon.

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UFC Fight Night 26′s Alistair Overeem: ‘I don’t like to lose; I’m a winner’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:45:00 +0000

BOSTON – Alistair Overeem knew the questions were coming, and he stood there, answering them, as patiently as possible. It had been nearly six years since “The Demolition Man” had been asked about bouncing back from a loss, but he grinned as best he could and insisted things were better. “When they say you learn more from losses than from wins, I found that to be a very accurate saying,” Overeem told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “When you win, that means you must be doing something good.

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Charles Oliveira vs. Estevan Payan Added To UFC 166 Fight Card in Houston

BAD MMA News — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:53:39 +0000

A featherweight match between Charles Oliveira and Estevan Payan has been added to the UFC 166 fight card slated for Oct. 19 in Houston. Oliveira (16-4-1) debuted in the UFC as an undefeated fighter against Darren Elkins in August 2010, winning by submission. He has gone 4-4-1 during his UFC tenure and is coming off back-to-back losses Cub Swanson and Frankie Edgar in his last two outings. Oliveira has faced nothing but top competition since arriving in the organization, but is in desperate need of a victory. Payan (14-4, 1 no contest) made his UFC debut against Jeremy Stephens at UFC 160 on May 25, losing by unanimous decision. He’ll be looking to earn his first UFC win when he faces Oliveira. UFC 166 takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston on Oct

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