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Sixteen Years Later: Josh Barnett Explains His Staying Power as Top Fighter

BAD MMA News — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 20:31:38 +0000

There has long been discussion about fighters that should be fighting in the UFC , but, for one reason or another, weren’t. Over the years that list has dwindled, as the purchase of MMA promotions Strikeforce and Pride FC (among others) by the UFC brought many of those fighters into the fold. Fighters like Shogun Rua, Wanderlei Silva , Rampage Jackson, and the Nogueira brothers all made their way from Japan to the inside of the world famous Octagon.

UFC 163 Free Fight Flashback: Chan Sung Jung (Korean Zombie) vs. Leonard Garcia

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 05:00:21 +0000

After their star-making first meeting in the WEC, Chan Sung Jung (aka the Korean Zombie) and Leonard Garcia rematched at UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis , where the Korean Zombie pulled off the only Twister submission in UFC history. Jung next steps into the Octagon to challenge UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 163 on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro. Check out the exciting UFC Fight Night 24 rematch between Chan Sung Jun and Leonard Garcia. Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Photos: Teixeira, Maia and Oliveira at Coco Park tree-planting ceremony

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:45:00 +0000

UFC contenders Glover Teixeira and Demian Maia , as well as Brazilian octagon girl Camila Oliveira, today took part in a ceremonial tree planting as part of a carbon offset initiative known as Ceara Carbono Zero at at Coco Park in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. Launched in 2011 by the Ceara state government, the Ceara Carbono Zero strategy offers guidelines for carbon emissions designed to support the regions renewable energy investments, such as solar and wind power, to protect the biodiversity of the Caatinga (a semi-arid scrub forest situated in northeast Brazil) and to offer a set of overall efforts to mitigate and compensate emissions. With the UFC’s participation in the program, Saturday’s “UFC on FUEL TV 10: Nogueira vs. Werdum 2″ event will be completely carbon neutral, according to UFC officials. “As a global leader in sports, the UFC is thrilled that its event can serve as a platform for bringing awareness and further helping the state government’s environmentally conscious initiative,” UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta stated.

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MMA’s Great Debate Podcast: Tyron Woodley, Jon Fitch and Steve Carl, Plus UFC on Fuel 10 Preview

BAD MMA News — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:57:12 +0000

Courtesy of official MMAWeekly.com content partner Bleacher Report . MMA’s Great Debate Radio returns with a stacked show including guests Tyron Woodley, Jon Fitch and Steve Carl as well as a full breakdown and preview of UFC on Fuel TV 10 : Nogueira vs. Werdum. Today’s debate topics include: • BJ Penn is testing the waters for a possible return to fighting at 155 pounds.

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MMA’s Great Debate Podcast: Tyron Woodley, Jon Fitch and Steve Carl, Plus UFC on Fuel 10 Preview – MMA Weekly

UFC on FUEL TV 10 start times, fight card, TV schedule and media events

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:15:00 +0000

FORTALEZA, Brazil – It’s fight week again for the UFC, which heads to Brazil on Saturday for “UFC on FUEL TV 10: Nogueira vs. Werdum II.” Here’s the essential information for fight week. START TIME : UFC on FUEL TV 10 takes place Saturday at Paulo Sarasate Arena, where the Brazilian city of Fortaleza plays host to the UFC for the first time. The night’s seven-bout preliminary card streams on Facebook and YouTube beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT (5:30 p.m. BRT local time). FUEL TV airs the six-bout main card at 8 p.m

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With Rogerio Nogueira Injured, Chael Sonnen Lobbies for UFC 161 Bout with Shogun Rua

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:42:03 +0000

Chael Sonnen has never been one to shy away from poking and prodding his way into a fight, something he’s trying to do again with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira injured and out of his UFC 161 bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Sonnen offered his services on last-minute notice when Dan Henderson was injured and fell out of his scheduled UFC 151 bout with Jon Jones . The fight didn’t happen then, but Sonnen was later rewarded for his offer with a coaching slot opposite Jones on season 17 of The Ultimate Fighter and a shot at the champ at UFC 159. Sonnen lost the bout to Jones, but regardless of the outcome, his stock rose to an all-time high. Love him or hate him, everyone knows the name Chael Sonnen. After deciding not to retire following the Jones fight, Sonnen tried to goad Wanderlei Silva into a fight, but the Brazilian was slow on the uptake and Sonnen moved on. With Nogueira withdrawing from the Shogun bout due to reported trouble with his back, Sonnen pounced on the opportunity to throw his name in the mix as a possible replacement. He tweeted a message out to Shogun, noting that he is currently without a fight and available to step in… utilizing his unique vernacular.

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