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“Excited” Dana White Has No Idea How Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman 2 Will Unfold

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 23:42:53 +0000

During the UFC 168 World Tour stop in Los Angeles, UFC president Dana White talked about the upcoming rematch between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman . The UFC boss said he’s excited and has no clue how the rematch will go because you just never know with Anderson Silva . Check out MMAWeekly.com’s footage… Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter . Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | RFID | Amazon Affiliate

MMA Top 10 Rankings: Jon Jones Maintains Stranglehold on Top Spot

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:00:31 +0000

The updated MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings were released on Wednesday, Sept. 25. This system ranks the Top 10 MMA fighters from across the world in each of the seven most widely accepted men’s weight classes and the Top 10 pound-for-pound women fighters. Taken into consideration are a fighter’s performance in addition to win-loss record, head-to-head and common opponents, difficulty of opponents, and numerous other factors in what is the most comprehensive rankings system in the sport.

Watch the UFC Fight Club Q&A with Daniel Cormier & Urijah Faber Friday at 3pm ET on MMAWeekly

BAD MMA News — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:35:24 +0000

Prior to the UFC 164 official weigh-ins on Friday, UFC contenders Daniel Cormier and Urijah Faber will field questions from fans during the UFC Fight Club Q&A. Watch the streaming video on Friday at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m

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Watch the UFC Fight Club Q&A with Daniel Cormier & Urijah Faber Friday at 3pm ET on MMAWeekly – MMA Weekly

MMA Top 10 Rankings: Matt Brown, Chael Sonnen, and Travis Browne Move into the Ranks

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:32:22 +0000

The updated MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings were released on Friday, Aug. 23.

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MMA Top 10 Rankings: Matt Brown, Chael Sonnen, and Travis Browne Move into the Ranks – MMA Weekly

Rony Jason vs. Jeremy Stephens targeted for unannounced UFC Fight Night 29 event

BAD MMA News — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 01:20:00 +0000

A featherweight matchup between Rony Jason (13-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Jeremy Stephens (21-9 MMA, 8-8 UFC) has been targeted for as as-yet-unannounced event expected to serve as UFC Fight Night 29. The bout is expected to take place on Oct. 9 in Brazil, at a city and venue to be determined. The night’s main card is expected to air on FOX Sports 1, but official plans have yet to be revealed. The Jason vs. Stephens contest was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, and Stephens also took to Facebook to confirm his participation. “Looks like my first trip to Brazil will be fighting in hostile territory on a UFC main card,” Stephens wrote

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Jeremy Stephens vs. Rony Jason Agreed to for Unnanounced UFC Fight Night in Brazil

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:49:08 +0000

Jeremy Stephens will square off with Rony Jason at an as yet unannounced UFC Fight Night event expected for Oct. 9 in Brazil . MMAWeekly.com sources indicated that verbal agreements are in place for the bout. Stephens (21-9) staved off a pink slip, bouncing back from three consecutive losses, by dropping down to the featherweight division. He won his 145-pound debut by defeating Estevan Payan by unanimous decision at UFC 160 in May. Stephens had spent the previous five years of his UFC tenure bouncing back and forth between wins and losses. He hopes to find new life at featherweight, but faces a difficult next step

MMA Top 10 Rankings: Bellator Champion Michael Chandler Lurks at Lightweight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:00:15 +0000

The updated MMAWeekly.com World MMA Rankings were released on Wednesday, Aug. 7. This system ranks the Top 10 MMA fighters from across the world in each of the seven most widely accepted men’s weight classes and the Top 10 pound-for-pound women fighters. Taken into consideration are a fighter’s performance in addition to win-loss record, head-to-head and common opponents, difficulty of opponents, and numerous other factors in what is the most comprehensive rankings system in the sport. Fighters who are currently serving drug-related suspensions are not eligible for Top 10 consideration until they have fought one time after the completion of their suspension.

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MMA Top 10 Rankings: Bellator Champion Michael Chandler Lurks at Lightweight – MMA Weekly

UFC Champion Jose Aldo Confirmed to Have Fractured Foot in UFC 163 Title Defense

BAD MMA News — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 01:07:46 +0000

Following his UFC 163 featherweight title defense against “The Korean Zombie,” Chan Sung Jung , on Saturday, champion Jose Aldo believed he suffered a broken foot in the opening round. “He knew that I was going be giving him low kicks, so the first combination I think he left his knee there. I kicked straight at his knee. I don’t know if I broke my foot. It’s very swollen. I can barely walk properly,” said Aldo during the UFC 163 post-fight press conference on Saturday. Aldo attended the post-fight press conference, but departed early to go to the hospital and have his foot evaluated. On Monday, MMAWeekly.com confirmed that Aldo did indeed suffer a fractured foot. The featherweight titleholder has been medically suspended for 90 days with no contact for at least 60 days. Aldo was up on the scorecards, winning the first three rounds. Jung dislocated his right shoulder throwing a combination in the fourth round. Noticing the injury, Aldo unleashed a flurry of strikes, forcing the referee to stop the fight.

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UFC Champion Jose Aldo Confirmed to Have Fractured Foot in UFC 163 Title Defense – MMA Weekly

Knockout Radio Podcast: Daron Cruickshank and UFC on Fox 8

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:00:33 +0000

Knockout Radio returned Wednesday, July 31, with Daron Cruickshank fresh off of his UFC on Fox 8 victory over Yves Edwards and Randy and the crew talk all things UFC on Fox 8 and more. If you missed the live broadcast, you can now check out the podcast version of Knockout Radio below and listen to the show at your convenience. Knockout Radio is an official MMAWeekly.com content partner. Be sure to Follow @KnockoutRadio on Twitter .

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Matt Hughes Talks New UFC Executive Role and Comparisons to Johny Hendricks

BAD MMA News — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:30:13 +0000

Upon retiring from fighting, Matt Hughes took on an entirely new role as the UFC Vice President of Athletic Development and Government Relations. Much like his pioneering role as a fighter in the cage, Hughes is now learning on the job outside of the cage, trying to figure out how he can best help the newer fighters coming into the sport prepare for the various aspects of their career outside of actually fighting. Hughes recently talked about his new role in an interview with MMAWeekly.com’s Ryan McKinnell . But, of course, talking with a legend of the sport who is so recently into retirement, they also touched on Hughes’ fight career and the “what ifs.” Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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