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TUF 22 Finale pre-fight facts: Frankie Edgar has logged some serious cage time

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:16:41 +0000

Frankie Edgar Another season of “The Ultimate Fighter” come to a conclusion on Friday when The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale takes place at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. One of the highest-quality bouts that can be made in the featherweight division takes center stage in the main event when ex-UFC champion Frankie Edgar (19-4-1 MMA, 13-4-1 UFC) collides with multi-time title challenger Chad Mendes (17-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC). However, the main event isn’t the only compelling matchup on the card. There are plenty others, too. Check below for 55 pre-fight facts about The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale

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TUF 22 Finale set for Dec. 11 in Las Vegas with Lauzon-Dunham, LaFlare-Pierce on tap

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 04:46:20 +0000

Joe Lauzon Many anticipate UFC 194 on Dec. 12 to be the biggest event of the year. That weekend of UFC action just got a little more stacked with The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale set for Dec. 11, as well.

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TUF 22 Finale set for Dec. 11 in Las Vegas with Lauzon-Dunham, LaFlare-Pierce on tap – MMA Junkie

After first-ever bone break, Mike Pierce ready for UFC return ‘as soon as possible’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:49:47 +0000

Mike Pierce is in the midst of a career-long layoff, but now healthy, the UFC veteran wants to compete as soon as possible. The past year hasn’t been kind to Pierce (17-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC). He was last seen in the octagon at UFC Fight Night 29 in October 2013, where he suffered a controversial first-round submission loss to Rousimar Palhares. Palhares secured a heel hook early in the contest and cranked the hold to inflict damage even after Pierce had tapped out.

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Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #1828 with Ian McCall, Mike Pierce, Sammy the Squid, John Morgan

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:33:33 +0000

Stream or download Friday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Ian McCall , Mike Pierce , Sammy the Squid and John Morgan. McCall co-headlines UFC Fight Night 56 on Nov.

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MMAjunkie Radio (noon ET): Ian McCall, Mike Pierce, Sammy T. Squid, John Morgan

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:39:49 +0000

MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) with guests Ian McCall , Mike Pierce , Sammy T. Squid and John Morgan. McCall returns next month at UFC Fight Night 55 while Pierce updates us on his progress from a knee injury. MMAjunkie lead staff reporter Morgan as an in-studio cohost, and Squid also stops by and gives his football picks for the weekend. MMAjunkie Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m.

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Replacement Alexander Yakovlev meets Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 42

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:01:45 +0000

After losing Mike Pierce (17-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) to a broken hand, Demian Maia (18-6 MMA, 12-6 UFC) apparently has a new opponent for May’s UFC Fight Night 42 event. Newcomer Alexander Yakovlev (21-4-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who originally was slated to fight Yan Cabral (11-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 40, has stepped in as a replacement. He and his management team today announced the switch via social media

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Broken hand forces Mike Pierce out of May fight with Demian Maia, who awaits new foe

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 02:43:54 +0000

A broken hand has forced gritty welterweight Mike Pierce (17-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) out of a planned May meeting in Brazil with grappling ace Demian Maia (18-6 MMA, 12-6 UFC), who now awaits a new opponent. MMAjunkie today learned of the injury withdrawal from sources close to the event who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss such details in public. Pierce and Maia were expected to meet at UFC Fight Night 42, which takes place May 31 at Sao Paulo’s Ibirapuera Gymnasium

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Demian Maia vs. Mike Pierce in works for UFC Fight Night 42

BAD MMA News — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:57:33 +0000

Two standout welterweights will attempt to restart a push toward the belt at UFC Fight Night 42. Demian Maia (18-6 MMA, 12-6 UFC) and Mike Pierce (17-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) are expected to meet at the event, which serves as the finale to “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3″ and takes place May 31 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo. MMAjunkie confirmed with sources close to the event that bout agreements are in the process of being finalized after an initial report on FOX Sports 1′s “UFC Tonight.” The bout is expected for the summer event’s main-card. Maia, 36, returns to the cage after a disappointing loss to Rory MacDonald at this past month’s UFC 170, which brought his record at 170 pounds to 3-2 after dropping from the middleweight class in 2012

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