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Dana White Doesn’t Think Stefane Struve Will Fight Again, Struve is Determined to Prove Him Wrong

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:30:05 +0000

On Aug. 20, it was revealed that UFC heavyweight Stefane Struve is suffering from a heart condition that may prevent him from ever competing inside the cage again. Struve (25-6) was diagnosed with a leaking aortic valve and an enlarged heart. He was placed on medication and may require a future surgery. The seven-foot tall Struve has fought thirteen times in the UFC , amassing a 9-4 record. UFC president Dana White believes that’s where Struve’s fighting career will stand.

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Dana White Doesn’t Think Stefane Struve Will Fight Again, Struve is Determined to Prove Him Wrong – MMA Weekly

UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve: ‘Retirement not an option’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 21:50:00 +0000

Although a heart condition has sidelined him indefinitely, and though UFC President Dana White said he doubts the fighter ever returns to the cage, heavyweight Stefan Struve has no plans to call it quits.

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UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve: ‘Retirement not an option’ – MMA Junkie

Twitter Mailbag: Ben Askren’s future, all-TRT headliner, Stefan Struve’s heart

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 00:30:00 +0000

This week’s Twitter Mailbag does its best to unpack some of the action from this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night 26 event while also taking time to wonder what will become of Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren.

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Twitter Mailbag: Ben Askren’s future, all-TRT headliner, Stefan Struve’s heart – MMA Junkie

UFC Heavyweight Stefan Struve Diagnosed with Leaking Aortic Valve and Englarged Heart

BAD MMA News — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:58:34 +0000

UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve has been diagnosed with a leaking aortic valve, as well as an enlarged heart, leaving his fighting career in jeopardy, according to a report from UFC Tonight on Tuesday. Struve was in the hospital late last month. He has been given medication and been sent home to rest for the next eight weeks. Apparently, Struve has two leaflets in his aortic valve – the general population has three

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Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Set as UFC 166 Co-Main Event

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:41:15 +0000

Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Daniel Cormier have been rumored to be a fight in the making. Both have wanted the bout to happen and now it will on Oct. 19 at UFC 166 in Houston. The Houston Chronicle first reported the matchup and UFC officials confirmed the bout as the UFC 166 co-main event on Monday. Cormier (12-0) is a former Olympic wrestler who transitioned into mixed martial arts. He made his professional MMA debut in 2009 and has steadily climbed the heavyweight ranks, winning the 2012 Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. He made his long awaited UFC debut on April 20, defeating former titleholder Frank Mir by unanimous decision. Nelson (19-8) has been a fan favorite since making his way into the UFC by winning the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. Known for his ability to absorb an incredible amount of damage and for his one-punch knockout power, Nelson knocked out Brendan Schaub and Stefan Struve in his first two fights in the UFC. He’s lost to top contenders Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum and Frank Mir, but has faced the top competition inside the organization.

Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Set as UFC 166 Co-Main Event – MMA Weekly

Paul Buentello headlines Legacy FC 22 in Lubbock, Texas

BAD MMA News — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Texas native Paul Buentello will try to make it four straight when he headlines Legacy FC 22 in front of his home crowd later this summer. Buentello (32-15) meets Marcus Sursa (12-8) in a light heavyweight bout to headline the Aug. 23 show in Lubbock, Texas. Legacy Fighting Championship officials recently announced the show, which will have a six-fight main card that airs live on AXS TV. Although Legacy FC has not yet announced a venue for the event, sources close to the promotion told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that Fairgrounds Park Coliseum is being considered as host. Buentello, a former UFC and Strikeforce heavyweight title challenger, has won three straight with a pair of knockouts. The 39-year-old “Headhunter” is 5-5 in his past 10 bouts, which started with an 0-2 stretch in his return to the UFC with losses to Stefan Struve and Cheick Kongo .

UFC’s Stefan Struve wants Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira next

BAD MMA News — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:15:00 +0000

UFC heavyweight contender Stefan Struve has an opponent in mind for his next bout, and the young buck is hoping to take out one of the most accomplished veterans in his weight class. Struve (25-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) wants a fight with former PRIDE champion and ex-UFC titleholder Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-8-1 MMA, 5-4 UFC). As he wrote on Twitter : “Bigger they are, harder they fall huh @Minotauromma , lets back those words up and sign the contract, I’m waiting for you.” Struve first discussed the idea with Bleacher Report ‘s Damon Martin earlier this week. He said the matchup makes sense “since we’re both coming off a loss.” Struve is ranked No. 11 and Nogueira is No.

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