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Justin Wren on ‘worst experience I ever had with a cutman’ cornering Josh Copeland at WSOF 31

BAD MMA News — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:37:48 +0000

Justin Wren has fought on some of the biggest stages in MMA and has traveled the world. For all his travels, he can still be surprised. Now a heavyweight in Bellator, Wren (12-2 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) attended WSOF 31 to corner teammate Josh Copeland (12-4) in his main event bid for Blagoy Ivanov ’s (14-1) heavyweight title. The thrilling bout quickly turned into a bloodbath. Copeland suffered a nasty cut below his eye in the first round

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Champ Justin Gaethje happy with Jason High’s WSOF 31 win: He’s the one I want to fight

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:15:47 +0000

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. – WSOF lightweight champ Justin Gaethje was in attendance at Friday’s WSOF 31 event cornering teammate Josh Copeland as he came up just short in his bid for the heavyweight belt. Just before Copeland’s bout, Jason High (20-5) scored a stunning comeback knockout of Mike Ricci (11-5) in the lightweight co-main event. The bout between UFC veterans was pitched as a title eliminator with Gaethje (16-0) awaiting a winner

Champ Justin Gaethje happy with Jason High’s WSOF 31 win: He’s the one I want to fight – MMA Junkie

After thrilling WSOF 31 title-fight loss, Josh Copeland ready for rematch with Blagoy Ivanov

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:41:47 +0000

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. – Josh Copeland ’s challenge for the heavyweight title in this past weekend’s WSOF 31 main event against champion Blagoy Ivanov wasn’t expected to be one of the best fights of the weekend, but it proved to be a thrilling bloodbath. In the end, Copeland (12-4) came up just short and dropped a unanimous decision to Ivanov (14-1).

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WSOF 31 winner Jason High: Difficult moments in cage can last only 15 minutes

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:44:33 +0000

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. – Jason High picked up the biggest win of his post-UFC career at WSOF 31, knocking out Mike Ricci in the second round to grab a likely spot as the No. 1 contender for the lightweight championship. WSOF 31 took place Friday at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

WSOF 31 winner Jason High: Difficult moments in cage can last only 15 minutes – MMA Junkie

WSOF 31 video highlights: Blagoi Ivanov vs. Josh Copeland – 5 rounds of awesome heavyweight action?

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:46:52 +0000

Your browser does not support iframes. A heavyweight fight that goes the distance? For five full rounds?

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WSOF 31 video highlights: Jason High vs. Mike Ricci, and a stanky-leg finish

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:46:52 +0000

Your browser does not support iframes. If Jason High just secured a lightweight title shot, he had his hands full getting it. High (20-5) survived some early trouble to score a devastating finish of Mike Ricci (11-5), who ate a crisp punch, experienced some stanky leg, and was ultimately pounded out in Friday’s NBCSN-televised WSOF 31 co-headliner at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Check out the highlights above. Other highlights include: Middleweights: John Howard (23-13) def. Michael Arrant (15-11) Your browser does not support iframes

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WSOF 31 live video stream and official results (6 p.m. ET)

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:31:21 +0000

WSOF 31 takes place today, and you can join us for a live video stream official results beginning at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The event takes place at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the preliminary card above at 6 p.m

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WSOF 31′s Saul Almeida evaluates opponent Bruce Boyington’s chances: He’s screwed

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:39:31 +0000

Saul Almeida Saul Almeida knows all about his WSOF 31 opponent, Bruce Boyington . And if he’s being honest, Almeida doesn’t really like Boyington’s chances. “During this camp, I put emphasis on physical preparation, which is one of my strong points,” Almeida told MMAjunkie. “And I’m always sharpening my tools – standing and on the ground. I’m going to put a beating on my opponent.” Almeida (18-6) and Boyington (12-8) meet on the MMAjunkie-streamed prelims of today’s WSOF 31 event, which takes place at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The main card then follows on NBCSN.

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After shaking mental impact of defeat, Juliano Coutinho ready to shine at WSOF 31

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 01:48:56 +0000

Juliano Coutinho can admit it now: Following a WSOF 20 loss to Steve Mocco, he was shook. But after earning a hard-fought split-decision win over Chaz Morgan on the regional stage, “Banana” believes he’s ready to shine in his return to the decagon. “It was tough to prepare for Chaz Morgan after my loss to Steve Mocco,” Coutinho told MMAjunkie. “I took nearly a year off from fighting after that loss.

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Rodrigo Almeida believes superior wrestling will provide key to first WSOF win

BAD MMA News — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:17:04 +0000

Rodrigo Almeida Rodrigo Almeida ’s first WSOF appearance provided a frustrating result, as he was edged out by Bruce Boyington via split decision. As he prepares to enter the decagon for a second time, “The Young Lion” believes he’s ready to clear the next hurdle. “Every fight is a different obstacle,” Almeida told MMAjunkie. “We work hard to go on a win streak. It’s fun to have difference obstacles, and to be able to conquer each of them.” Losing isn’t something Almeida has been accustomed to as of late

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