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Alistair Overeem vs. Frank Mir Added to UFC 167

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:00:46 +0000

A heavyweight clash between former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem and former UFC champion Frank Mir has been added to the already stacked UFC 167 card on Nov. 16 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The match-up was announced by the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Thursday evening. Both fighters come into the bout on losing streaks.

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Robert Drysdale Octagon Debut Nixed, Out of UFC 163 Due to Staph Infection

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 22:36:50 +0000

Robert Drysdale will have to withdraw from his UFC 163 bout with Ednaldo Oliveira due to a staph infection, according to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal . Drysdale is one of the most decorated grapplers in the world. He is a World Jiu-Jitsu Championship gold medalist, as well as a winner of the Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championship absolute division. He has quietly amassed a 6-0 record in professional mixed martial arts competition, since beginning his transition to the sport in 2010. Holding true to his background in grappling – and similar to UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey – Drysdale has submitted all six of his opponents and all in the first round. In fact, he has never gone longer than 2:54 in an MMA bout. Drysdale will, however, have to wait to make his UFC debut due to the staph infection. There has been no word from UFC officials yet on whether or not they have found a replacement to step in and face Oliveira or if they will scrap the bout altogether

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Robert Drysdale reportedly out of UFC 163 with staph infection

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:05:00 +0000

A staph infection reportedly will delay the UFC debut of Robert Drysdale , who’s been forced off next month’s UFC 163 card. The Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported the scratch. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) could not immediately confirm the change, and as of Tuesday morning, the bout is still listed on UFC.com. Drysdale (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) was slated to fight fellow light heavyweight Ednaldo Oliveira (13-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at UFC 163, which takes place Aug. 3 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Drysdale was slotted in the Facebook-streamed preliminary card, which precede additional prelims on FX and a pay-per-view main card. It’s not clear if a replacement will be sought. Drysdale, a world champion grappler who was born in the U.S.

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Robert Drysdale to Make Octagon Debut at UFC 163

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:40:56 +0000

Decorated grappler Robert Drysdale is finally making his way to the Octagon. Drysdale is expected to make his promotional debut against Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC 163 on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro. UFC officials confirmed the signing and Drysdale’s Octagon debut that was first reported on Tuesday by the Las Vegas Review-Journal . Drysdale is a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and won the 2007 Abu Dhabi open weight division. He is a grappler that numerous mixed martial artists have worked with to dial in their submission games

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Robert Drysdale signs with UFC, meets Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC 163

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Robert Drysdale (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has signed with the UFC and will meet fellow light heavyweight Ednaldo Oliveira (13-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at UFC 163. UFC officials confirmed the fight by retweeting an initial report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal . UFC 163 takes place Aug. 3 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and Facebook.

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UFC Considering Hosting an Event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:04:07 +0000

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is considering hosting an event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this year the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Monday. Speedway president Chris Powell approached UFC president Dana White and UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta about the idea on Friday when Powell and White were inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. Powell said the idea makes sense, “because we put on big events, and they put on big events.” White was open to the offer. “I like it,” said White. “It would be cool as hell, and we have a few fights coming up that could pull it off.” Powell said his initial vision was to erect a temporary bowl in the infield for a better view of the action in the 1,200 acre complex.

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UFC reportedly considering a major show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2013

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:45:00 +0000

We’ve heard about the UFC’s plans for stadium shows. But a speedway show? It’s not as farfetched as you might think. The organization is considering a show at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, potentially as soon as September, the Las Vegas Review-Journal today reported. The report cited UFC President Dana White and Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell, who are both in support of the idea.

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