BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » ufc 191

After second UFC flyweight title loss, John Dodson planning return to bantamweight

BAD MMA News — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:49:33 +0000

John Dodson Following another decision loss to flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson a month ago, John Dodson is planning a move. Dodson (17-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) has lost just twice in the UFC, but both have been decision setbacks to the 125-pound champ. So now it appears he’ll be making a change

Read the original here:

After second UFC flyweight title loss, John Dodson planning return to bantamweight – MMA Junkie

The Comeback: ‘Cyborg’ vs. Ronda Rousey (verbally, again), Jon Fitch vs. UFC

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:37:32 +0000

Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos In a sport that never stops moving, even MMA junkies can struggle to keep up with all the latest news. If you missed any of Wednesday’s biggest headlines, catch up with “The Comeback.” Check out the video above to get caught up on the latest headlines. And if you’d like to read more, check out the following links: ‘Cyborg’ calls out UFC, Ronda Rousey following Vitor Belfort report Alexander Gustafsson thinks UFC’s Reebok deal hurts development of MMA UFC 191 Reebok-sponsor pay: Outside of title fight, vet Frank Mir is top earner On Friday, watch Bellator’s heavyweight champion – on UFC Fight Pass Bellator 115 video highlights Jon Fitch on UFC lawsuit: I’ll fight until my death to support fighter cases and causes The Speed Bag: Fighting Ronda Rousey? ‘Tank’ Abbott, what is wrong with you?

Continued here:

The Comeback: ‘Cyborg’ vs. Ronda Rousey (verbally, again), Jon Fitch vs. UFC – MMA Junkie

Urijah Faber gave rising UFC star Paige VanZant advice on how to deal with fame

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:35:39 +0000

Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos It happened when someone on social media said that UFC women’s strawweight star Paige VanZant was boozing it up, despite the fact that she’d had only a half-shot for her 21st birthday. UFC bantamweight veteran Urijah Faber took VanZant aside and lent some veteran-ly advice on how to deal with the fame that’s latched itself to her since she started fighting in the UFC’s octagon. “That poor girl has just been thrown into this whirlwind,” Faber, who next faces Frankie Saenz (11-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at UFC 194, told MMAjunkie. (UFC 194 takes place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 12.) VanZant (6-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) can only expect more of the same as she continues to climb up the ranks. This past Saturday, she notched her third straight UFC win, submitting Alex Chambers on the pay-per-view opener of UFC 191 at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena

See the original post:

Urijah Faber gave rising UFC star Paige VanZant advice on how to deal with fame – MMA Junkie

Randa Markos, Bec Rawlings interested in fight with Paige VanZant

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:59:19 +0000

Paige VanZant Even her fellow strawweights seem to understand Paige VanZant ’s rise up the 115-pound ladder will be a slow and steady one. And she’s got no shortage of willing opponents. VanZant (6-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) recently put her cardio and aggression on display during a Sept. 5 win over Alex Chambers (5-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) at UFC 191. She’s now 2-0 with two dominant performances in the UFC, but UFC officials have suggested the 21-year-old won’t be rushed into title contention. Enter: Randa Markos (5-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Bec Rawlings (6-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC).

Read the original here:

Randa Markos, Bec Rawlings interested in fight with Paige VanZant – MMA Junkie

Fan Perspective: McGregor steals the show, and ‘Mighty Mouse’ gets no love

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:43:20 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson posted yet another title defense, but interim featherweight champ Conor McGregor is again the topic du jour. Johnson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) posted another dominant performance when he topped John Dodson (17-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) in UFC 191’s pay-per-view headliner on Sept. 5. But does anyone care? “Showdown” Joe Ferraro asked fans for their take on the UFC’s 125-pound champion in this week’s edition of “Fan Perspective.” But wouldn’t ya know – McGregor, who took over the UFC’s recent “GO BIG” press conference , is still a hot topic with fans

Visit link:

Fan Perspective: McGregor steals the show, and ‘Mighty Mouse’ gets no love – MMA Junkie

UFC 191 medical suspensions: Mir and Arlovski draw potential six-month terms

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:32:09 +0000

Andrei Arlovski and Frank Mir Although a slugfest never really materialized between veteran heavyweights and ex-UFC champs Frank Mir and Andrei Arlovski , their three round meeting at UFC 191 left both with right-hand injuries that potentially carry a long medical suspension. Arlovski, who won via unanimous decision after three lackluster rounds, needs an X-ray for his right hand while Mir needs clearance for an orthopedic doctor. A six-month suspension is possible for each of the fighters, according to suspensions released today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which oversaw this past Saturday’s pay-per-view event at Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena. Meanwhile, headliners Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson emerged from their rematch without serious terms. Champ Johnson, who defended his belt a seventh time via unanimous decision, is cleared to fight while Dodson is shelved until Oct. 6 with no contact until Sept

Read this article:

UFC 191 medical suspensions: Mir and Arlovski draw potential six-month terms – MMA Junkie

Where Demetrious Johnson ranks among the greatest champs in UFC history

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:32:08 +0000

Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson once again displayed his dominance when he defeated rival John Dodson for the second time in UFC 191’s main event. In the pay-per-view headliner of the Sept. 5 event, Johnson (23-2-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) earned his seventh consecutive 125-pound title defense when he topped Dodson (17-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by unanimous decision in a rematch of their January 2013 bout at UFC on FOX 6

Follow this link:

Where Demetrious Johnson ranks among the greatest champs in UFC history – MMA Junkie

Alex Chambers: I blew out my knee in UFC 191 loss to Paige VanZant

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:08:14 +0000

Alex Chambers was facing stiff odds heading into UFC 191. She didn’t get much help once the fight started. Chambers (5-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) ultimately suffered a third-round submission loss to fellow strawweight Paige VanZant (6-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) in this past Saturday’s pay-per-view opener, which took place at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.

View post:

Alex Chambers: I blew out my knee in UFC 191 loss to Paige VanZant – MMA Junkie

Anthony Johnson ready for 28-day turnaround if injury bug strikes UFC 192

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:14:32 +0000

Anthony Johnson Anthony Johnson was unsuccessful in his bid to become UFC light heavyweight champion earlier this year. He still has aspirations to hold the title, even if it means a quick turnaround. The road back to a title shot began with a second-round knockout of Jimi Manuwa this past Saturday on UFC 191’s pay-per-view main card. However, “Rumble” is currently the odd man out in the 205-pound title picture. Champion Daniel Cormier puts the belt on the line against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 192 on Oct. 3 while top contenders Rashad Evans and Ryan Bader meet on the undercard

Continued here:

Anthony Johnson ready for 28-day turnaround if injury bug strikes UFC 192 – MMA Junkie

Raquel Pennington resorted to ‘drastic measures’ to make weight for UFC 191

BAD MMA News — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:36:42 +0000

Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos Raquel Pennington made a huge statement at UFC 191, submitting favored Jessica Andrade with a second round rear-naked choke . While the fight played out the way she wanted, the path to get to the fight was a rocky one. Pennington (6-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) said the bout, which took place on the FOX Sports 1-televised preliminary card from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, was the first stop on her “revenge tour,” her plan to avenge losses to women who’d previously beaten her, as Andrade (13-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) had by split decision at UFC 171. “It didn’t exactly go how I expected it to,” Pennington told MMAjunkie following her victory

Raquel Pennington resorted to ‘drastic measures’ to make weight for UFC 191 – MMA Junkie