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UFC Qatar Face-Offs Video: Arman Tsarukyan head-butts Dan Hooker

BAD MMA News — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:24:18 +0000

Things got heated during Friday’s UFC Qatar Ceremonial Weigh-in Face-offs. The fight card is headlined by a lightweight bout between top contender Arman Tsarukyan (22-3) and No. 6 ranked Dan Hooker (24-12). Tsarukyan head-butted Hooker during the face-offs

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UFC 321 Embedded, Episode 2: ‘Looking for a finish’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:29:52 +0000

On the second episode of UFC 321 Embedded, Ciryl Gane enjoys the heavyweight life with a fancy team meal; Umar Nurmagomedov works on cardio and grappling; Mackenzie Dern gets her nails done before jiu jitsu practice; Jailton Almeida dresses like a sheikh; Virna Jandiroba hones her striking skills; Champ Tom Aspinall hits pads at the host hotel. UFF 321 takes place on Saturday at Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates. The fight card is headlined by two world title bouts

UFC Paris Video Highlights

BAD MMA News — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:13:05 +0000

Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho event in Paris, France delivered. The 14-bout fight card featured 11 finishes. Headlining the fight card was a middleweight clash between No.

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Alistair Overeem is Focused on Getting Back on Track Against Travis Browne at UFC Fight Night 26

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:30:01 +0000

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem hopes to rebound from a knockout loss to Antonio Silva at UFC 156 when he faces Travis Browne on Aug. 17 at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston. The former Strikeforce heavyweight titleholder made his UFC debut at UFC 141, defeating Brock Lesnar by technical knockout. He was scheduled to face then-champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, but tested positive to elevated levels of testosterone during a pre-licensing drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix champion’s application for a license was put on hold for nine months. He returned at UFC 156 against Silva in a top contender’s bout. Since the loss, Overeem has been focused on improvement. “I’ve just been really focused on my own development. I was recovering from an injury and getting back on track. I made a lot of changes in the camp and the preparation and the whole process,” Overeem said during a media conference call on Monday. “I’ve just been focused on myself and, for me, it’s important to get that win. I put 100-percent effort into that, into my preparation.” Having had two title shots slip away, Overeem’s not sure whether a win over Browne would put him back in the championship hunt. “It’s up to the gentlemen at the UFC to decide what they’re going to do next,” he said. “I’m not really thinking about all that stuff. I’m just focused on my own thing, which is getting back on track, getting the workouts in.” Overeem isn’t looking to what will come next. All of his attention is concentrated on defeating Browne. “I’ve just been focused on my thing. I’m not really focused on what other people think of me, or what’s going to happen after this fight, or who I’ll fight after. I’ve just been focused on my own thing and getting back on track,” he said.

Phil Davis On UFC 163 Bout with Lyoto Machida: “I’m Going to Win This Fight”

BAD MMA News — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:00:23 +0000

UFC light heavyweight Phil Davis hopes to finish former titleholder Lyoto Machida at UFC 163 and move next in line to fight for the 205-pound championship. Davis (11-1, 1 no contest) is ranked seventh in the official UFC Fighter Rankings . Machida (19-3) is considered the top contender in the division. A win over the former champion would shoot Davis up the rankings, but he doesn’t put much stock in fighter rankings. “I don’t really know where I fit in the whole title contention picture. I don’t really go by the rankings. I looked at the rankings once. I was disappointed, so I never looked at them again, and I just kind of go fight by fight,” said Davis during a recent media conference call. “I won my last fight. I really want to get a finish

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Lyoto Machida Hopes a Win Over Phil Davis at UFC 163 Finally Earns Him a Title Shot

BAD MMA News — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 05:13:22 +0000

Former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida is the highest ranked 205-pound fighter on the UFC roster behind champion Jon Jones . He was defeated by Jones at UFC 140 by submission and hasn’t yet been able to work his way back to a title fight. When a knee injury forced Dan Henderson out of the UFC 151 title fight with Jones, Machida was given the opportunity to step in as Henderson’s replacement, but declined, citing a lack of proper time to prepare. When he faced Henderson at UFC 157, the match-up was billed as a top contender’s bout, but, although Machida defeated Henderson, Alexander Gustafsson will face Jones at UFC 165 in September, instead. Machida takes on top-ten ranked Phil Davis at UFC 163 on Saturday and hopes to show he’s ready for a rematch with Jones. “I was a bit frustrated because it was the second time that I get this opportunity and I wasn’t given the opportunity to go for the title bout, so this Saturday I would like to gratify that I am, in fact, ready to go after the title,” said Machida during the UFC 163 pre-fight press conference in Brazil on Thursday.

Lyoto Machida Hopes a Win Over Phil Davis at UFC 163 Finally Earns Him a Title Shot – MMA Weekly

UFC World Tour 2013 Montreal Press Conference, Featuring Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks

BAD MMA News — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 03:25:46 +0000

UFC Director of Canadian Operations, Tom Wright, hosted a press conference with UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and top contender Johny Hendricks at Complexe Desjardins on Thursday in Montreal. Watch the UFC World Tour 2013 Montreal Press Conference video featuring Georges St-Pierre and Johny Hendricks. Courtesy of UFC.com . Be sure to Like MMAWeekly.com on Facebook and Follow @MMAWeeklycom on Twitter .

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UFC on FOX 8′s Rory MacDonald unconcerned with what may be on the line

BAD MMA News — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Rory MacDonald said he’s only trying to please himself when it comes to expectations of where he’ll end up in the UFC’s welterweight division. A lot of people seem very concerned about that question, but the way he sees it, the answer is his and his alone. “I’ve worked hard to get where I am, and I want to prove to myself that I’m there,” MacDonald said at an open workout for UFC on FOX 8, where he meets fellow top contender Jake Ellenberger . “As far as what people say or think, I can’t control that. I’ve been winning my fights lately, and doing it in good fashion, so I think that’s why I’m here

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Sponsor Spotlight: Seven Fighters Represent Revgear Brand at UFC on Fox 8

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 21:57:42 +0000

Revgear, one of the top combat sports gear manufacturers in the UFC sponsorship program, is proud to announce their sponsorship of seven athletes competing on the July 27 UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga event in Seattle, WA. Revgear has successfully been manufacturing gear for various Martial Arts disciplines for over 17 years and continues to grow along with the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Moraga features a UFC Flyweight Championship bout between Demetrious Johnson and top contender John Moraga. Past UFC on FOX events have exceeded 5.5 Million viewers and Revgear will maintain a strong presence among the nights bouts. On the FOX Main Card portion of the event Middleweight Bobby Voelker will compete in the Revgear Spartan Pro II Shorts

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USA TODAY: UFC champ Demetrious Johnson unconcerned with opponent’s criticism

BAD MMA News — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +0000

(This story appeared in today’s edition of USA TODAY .) SEATTLE – For most new parents, the first week after their child’s birth is one of great joy, a time to celebrate a new life and the growth of a family. For UFC flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson , that week will include a five-round prizefight with his belt on the line. “I’ve never gotten in the octagon, regardless of the circumstances, and not been in shape and prepared to fight,” Johnson told USA TODAY Sports and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). “So I’ve made arrangements. It’s not like I was in the hospital eating chicken tenders and french fries. I’m going to handle my business as a married husband and take care of my responsibilities, but I’m also going to handle my business as UFC champion.” Johnson (17-2-1 MMA, 5-1-1 UFC), a Washington state native and resident, puts his 125-pound title on the line Saturday against top contender John Moraga (13-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in the headlining bout of UFC on FOX 8, at Seattle’s KeyArena

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