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UFC, ‘TUF’ vet Martin Svensson announces retirement 3 months after calling for Cage Warriors title shot

BAD MMA News — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:49:56 +0000

Only three months after winning in his return to the Cage Warriors promotion and calling for a lightweight title shot, Martin Svensson says he is retiring from MMA. Svensson (15-6), a UFC and “Ultimate Fighter” veteran, made the announcement Thursday on his Facebook page, saying he was making “a balanced decision to stop on my own terms.” Svensson said he planned to continue competing in grappling and jiu-jitsu tournaments, but was stepping away from MMA because at 31, after eight years in the sport, his body could no longer take the punishment. Svensson fought Jim Alers for the featherweight title at Cage Warriors 59 in September 2013, but dropped a unanimous decision. Alers went on to sign with the UFC. After a loss to future UFC signee Artem Lobov, Svensson returned to Cage Warriors for a decision win over Robbie Olivier, then outpointed Dave Hill at Cage Warriors 71 in August 2014.

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With Marshman called to UFC, Scott Clist vs. Martin Svensson now headlines Cage Warriors 79

BAD MMA News — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:28:23 +0000

With its home country headliner gone from the lineup, next week’s Cage Warriors card in Wales has done some late shuffling and has a new headliner. 185-pound champion Jack Marshman (20-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has gotten the call from the big show and will fight Magnus Cedenblad (14-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC) next month at UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. That means the Welshman is out of the Cage Warriors 79 middleweight title main event in Wales against Andreas Michailidis (7-2). A lightweight fight between Scott Clist (11-2) and one-fight UFC and “Ultimate Fighter” veteran Martin Svensson (14-6) has been elevated to the new main event, the promotion today announced. There was no immediate word on whether Michailidis will remain on the card against a new opponent, or what the status will be of Cage Warriors’ now-vacant middleweight belt. Cage Warriors 79 takes place Oct.

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UFC, ‘Ultimate Fighter 22′ veteran Martin Svensson re-signs with Cage Warriors

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:58:13 +0000

Feb 27, 2016; London, United Kingdom; David Teymur (red gloves) competes against Martin Svensson (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Feb 27, 2016; London, United Kingdom; David Teymur (red gloves) competes against Martin Svensson (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Feb 27, 2016; London, United Kingdom; David Teymur (red gloves) competes against Martin Svensson (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Feb 27, 2016; London, United Kingdom; David Teymur (red gloves) competes against Martin Svensson (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports Feb 27, 2016; London, United Kingdom; David Teymur (red gloves) competes against Martin Svensson (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena.

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UFC Fight Night 84 results: David Teymur stops Martin Svensson with big uppercut

BAD MMA News — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:22:34 +0000

LONDON – From the outset, it appeared Martin Svensson was moving in slow motion as he tried to strike with David Teymur . As the fight went on, and a speed disadvantage revealed itself, Svensson (14-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC) become more desperate to get the fight to the ground. But he was throughly thumped before he got his wish, falling prey to Teymur’s (4-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) punch. The lightweight bout opened today’s UFC Fight Night 84 event at The O2 in London. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass.

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Meet Martin Svensson, who never lost on ‘TUF 22,’ made weight but didn’t fight at finale

BAD MMA News — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 03:43:57 +0000

http://Meet%20Martin%20Svensson,%20the%20self-proclaimed%20’real%20winner’%20of%20’TUF%2022′ ; Filed under: Featured , News , UFC Martin Svensson History will remember grappling wizard Ryan Hall as the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter 22,” but there was only one fighter on that show that never lost a fight, and while he was in Las Vegas – and on weight – for the show’s live finale, he’ll have to wait until February to make his UFC debut. “It was bittersweet,” Martin Svensson told MMAjunkie. “You don’t ever really hope that anyone else gets injured or pulls out of their fights, and I never really did

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Martin Svensson vs. David Teymur slated for UFC Fight Night 83 in London

BAD MMA News — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:06:51 +0000

Martin Svensson Two teammates from Team McGregor on “The Ultimate Fighter 22” will fight at the UFC’s upcoming return to London. Although the Swedish fighters didn’t competed at the show’s recent live finale, “TUF 22” lightweight quarterfinalists Martin Svensson (14-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and David Teymur (3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) have been booked for a fight at UFC Fight Night 83. UFC Fight Night 83 takes place Feb. 27 at The O2 in London. U.S

‘The Ultimate Fighter 22′ blog: James Jenkins on episode No. 10

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 13:14:01 +0000

James Jenkins Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We lead off the season’s 10th episode with Team McGregor’s Martin Svensson going out with an elbow injury he suffered in his fight with Thanh Le. It felt like some cosmic justice getting Chris Gruetzemacher a chance to get back in the competition. Like I said, I didn’t think it was right for a guy who won two fights to get cut. So now we have Artem Lobov against Chris and Ryan Hall against Saul Rogers .

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Episode No. 10 recap: ‘The Ultimate Fighter 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 04:47:40 +0000

Urijah Faber and Conor McGregor Episode 10 of “The Ultimate Fighter 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber” opens with the fighters reflecting and the quarterfinal matchup selections. Team Faber’s Chris Gruetzemacher is particularly disappointed because he was eliminated from the competition despite winning his opening-round matchup.

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #2080 with Martin Svensson and Sammy the Squid

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 18:01:39 +0000

Stream or download Friday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Martin Svensson and Sammy the Squid. Svensson defeated Thanh Le on the most recent episode of The Ultimate Fighter, giving Team McGregor their third win and control of the future fight bookings. Squid stopped by the studio for his weekly Beat the Squid football picks segment, as he faces Matt from Las Vegas. You can listen below, or directly download (right click) the episode . Filed under: News , Radio , UFC

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MMAjunkie Radio (1 p.m. ET): Martin Svensson, Sammy T. Squid, Matt from Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:43:17 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio MMAjunkie Radio kicks off at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Martin Svensson , Sammy T.

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