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Paralyzed ex-WEC fighter Will Ribeiro honored for work with Brazilian youths

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:15:00 +0000

Former WEC bantamweight Will Ribeiro’s body may be permanently damaged, but his willingness to help the most vulnerable members of Brazilian society isn’t.

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UFC 163 results and photos: Ian McCall gets first UFC win, tops Iliarde Santos

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

RIO DE JANEIRO – It took some time, but Ian McCall finally knows what it feels like to get a win in the UFC. “Uncle Creepy” used both his speed and his savvy to outpoint Iliarde Santos en route to a unanimous decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). The flyweight bout took place today at UFC 163 at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena. It aired on FX ahead of the pay-per-view main card. Santos made clear early on that he had a big right and a willingness to use it, and throughout the three-round battle he did his best to find a home for it on McCall’s skull. But McCall was just too quick for his Brazilian opponent, bouncing in and out with crisp, effective combinations that ultimately won the day. McCall (12-4-1 MMA, 1-2-1 UFC) gets his first victory in four tries inside the octagon. Santos (27-8-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC) remains winless in the UFC, following up on a knockout loss in his debut with his decision defeat at the hands of McCall

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Bellator’s Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson hints at a possible move to heavyweight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:35:00 +0000

LOS ANGELES – Longtime light heavyweight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson said he could make the move to heavyweight now that he’s signed with Bellator MMA. The ex-UFC champion, who recently a signed a multi-year deal with the rival promotion that also includes work with TNA Wrestling and a four-part reality series geared around his Bellator debut, said age and competition are reasons for the potential move. He unveiled the plan today during a press conference in Los Angeles. “I’m thinking of heavyweight because I’m getting older now,” said Jackson, who also mentioned a lack of competition at 205 pounds. “I want to start smashing some big guys.” Bellator’s heavyweight division is currently ruled by champion Alexander Volkov . Attila Vegh holds the light-heavyweight title. Throughout the media event, Jackson continually praised Bellator, including the organization’s willingness to let him return to acting gigs, while taking potshots at his former home with the UFC. He said his new deal could lay the groundwork for other fighters to make the jump from the UFC to Bellator, which currently airs its events on Spike TV.

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