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In-Depth with UFC Featherweight Conor McGregor

BAD MMA News — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 01:05:31 +0000

Featherweight Conor McGregor has quickly become a fan favorite since arriving in the UFC . Whether it be his fighting style, wardrobe, or his confident personality, people are drawn to the 25-year-old Irishman. McGregor recently sat down with UFC Tonight and talked about his fighting background, inspirations and his plans to be UFC champion. Courtesy of Fox Sports Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Former Champ Mike Brown Eager to Return to Action at UFC Fight Night 26 After Long Layoff

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 02:36:52 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago when Mike Thomas Brown sat atop the 145-pound division as champion, but a lot can change in five years. Brown (26-8) defeated then-champion Urijah Faber in November 2008 to capture the WEC featherweight title. He defended the belt twice before losing it to current UFC titleholder Jose Aldo . After losing the title, Brown went 2-3 in his next five fights. The 37-year-old American Top Team trained athlete has won his last two bouts, but hasn’t competed since May 2012. Long layoffs typically don’t benefit fighters, but Brown spent the time improving his game

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Johny Hendricks Talks GSP, Fighting For Family & The Real Reason He Wants the Belt

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:30:25 +0000

At the first stop of the UFC World Tour 2013 in Las Vegas, UFC welterweight title contender Johny Hendricks sat down for a brief one on one with MMAWeekly.com’s Ryan McKinnell. “Bigg Rigg” talks about his upcoming title fight with division kingpin Georges St-Pierre in November, and why this fight is so important to him. Also, hear the former Oklahoma State Cowboy talk about the real reason why the 29-year-old needs to dethrone GSP and take his belt. Plus, much, much more! Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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Georges St-Pierre on Anderson Silva Loss: “It Reminded Me The Greatest Still Lose” (video)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:00:29 +0000

At the first stop of the UFC World Tour 2013 in Las Vegas, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre sat and answered questions with the media. Fans turned out in droves to see the UFC great, and St-Pierre was primed and ready for all questions, dealing with a host of different topics. In this interview shot by MMAWeekly.com staff writer Ryan McKinnell, we ask GSP if there is any relief of not having to answer “super fight” questions now that Anderson Silva relinquished his throne to Chris Weidman at UFC 162. Hear St-Pierre speak on the former middleweight champ, and where exactly Silva ranks among to sport’s best now that he suffered his first loss inside the Octagon. The champion also talks about how seeing his friend, Weidman, defeat Silva reminded him that even the greatest fighters still can be prone to defeat. Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter

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UFC on FOX 8 results/photos: Rory MacDonald jabs his way past Jake Ellenberger

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:23:00 +0000

SEATTLE – It was the fight that got the most hype on Saturday’s card, but “Fight of the Night” it was not. Still, Rory MacDonald jabbed his way past a careful Jake Ellenberger and may have punched his ticket to a welterweight title fight. The welterweight bout was the co-main event of today’s UFC on FOX 8 event at KeyArena in Seattle. It aired on FOX following prelims on FX and Facebook. MacDonald kicked and jabbed early while Ellenberger sat back a while and seemed to look for his opening. Ellenberger had a couple moments in the first half of the round where he tried to get inside, but he wasn’t able to land anything of significance.

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UFC on FOX 8 results/photos: Robbie Lawler KOs Bobby Voelker with vicious kick

BAD MMA News — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 04:50:00 +0000

SEATTLE – The longer Robbie Lawler stayed in the cage with Bobby Voelker, the more comfortable he seemed to get with the idea of visiting some memorable act of violence upon him. So when Lawler sat Voelker down with a head kick early in the second round, it was hardly a surprise. The same could be said about the follow-up right hand that starched Voelker as he went to sit up, thereby ending the fight at 0:24 of the second round. The welterweight bout was part of today’s UFC on FOX 8 event at KeyArena in Seattle. It aired on FOX following prelims on FX and Facebook.

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Alex Davis, Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran discuss the science of the cutman

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:15:00 +0000

I was backstage one night at a recent UFC event, and all of my guys had already fought, so I was watching the rest of the fights from the locker room. At one point, my good friend Jacob “Stich” Duran sat down with me to watch a little of the action, as well, and we started discussing the fight that was happening. After a little bit of this, “Stitch,” who has to be one of the absolute nicest guys you will ever meet, turned around to me and said, “You see Alex, I don’t see fights like you. I see the cuts. As I watch the fight, I see where a fighter might get cut. After being a part of so many fight, I know how and where a lot of them do get cut. I see a fight from a whole different perspective. I see the whole thing from the standpoint of cuts!” Hearing “Stitch” really got me thinking on how little I actually knew about the subject

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UFC From All Angles: Anderson Silva, “Maybe God Has Big Plans for Me” (video)

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 14:00:09 +0000

It cannot be denied that UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is the most dominant champion in UFC history. He has never lost inside the Octagon… a feat that stretches back to 2006. Silva will put his belt on the line again when he steps into the cage with Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The Brazilian is a man with as many facets to his life as there are to his fighting skills. Silva sat down with Fuel TV’s Karyn Bryant for UFC From All Angles: Anderson Silva. The champion talked about numerous subjects, including the things that are more important to him in life and than his fighting career.

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Roy Nelson on UFC Contract Talks: “My Goal is To Be Where People Want Me” (UFC 161 video)

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:38:44 +0000

UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson sat down with media in Las Vegas just days before his UFC 161 co-main event fight with Stipe Miocic in Winnipeg. “Big Country” talked about his desire to be appreciated as a fighter, his unusual relationship with UFC president Dana White , and much more. “I want to be where the fans want me,” said Nelson. “I want to be where management wants me. At the end of the day, I’m here to provide a show for the fans and provide for my family.” Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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