By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Given all the hardships and injury withdrawals to befall UFC 149, it's difficult to imagine anything positive being produced by the event. Just the same, there were a few aesthetically pleasing bouts and a few extremely impressive finishes. That however, doesn't change UFC President …
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer As if the fight itself didn't leave much to be desired, an injury sustained by Tim Boetsch now leads to more question marks surrounding the UFC's middleweight division. Ideally Tim's Saturday night upset of Hector Lombard would have catapulted him up the ranks and …
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer In the wake of the awkward UFC 149 event, I found it rather fitting to highlight some of the major promotional acquisitions that resulted in not fireworks, but full blown duds. Over the years the sports powerhouse promotion has signed some very highly touted …
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Ulysses Gomez has proven a flyweight force for four years, picking up nine wins and a regional title against just two defeats. A longtime staple of the Tachi Palace Fights promotion, Gomez will be stepping into the UFC as a replacement for the injured …
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By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping will meet with another top contender in Brian Stann at UFC 152 and discussed the match up with FUEL TV on Saturday and informed them how he feels about the fight: “In my opinion, and I think in most …
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer After three years away from the promotion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Vinny Magalhaes has rejoined the ranks of the UFC. Welcoming him back to the fold is urging light heavyweight Igor Pokrajac. The two will reportedly tangle at UFC 152. Magalhaes has picked up five …
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Following an uninspired performance against Tim Boetsch at UFC 149, “fans” took to the web to chastise the powerful Cuban. Among chief complaints
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer UFC 150 just took a major hit, as the highly anticipated middleweight bout pitting Yushin Okami against Heel Hook savant Rousimar Palhares has officially been axed. Palhares has suffered an undisclosed injury. Stepping in for the dangerous Brazilian will be Buddy Roberts, who was …
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By Matt Molgaard MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer A lot of people seem to have different ideas of what the term “gatekeeper” means, most confusing the moniker with “journeyman”. So, before I even launch into my list, allow me to just breakdown what a gatekeeper is, in my mind. A true gatekeeper …
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By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer The UFC will be returning to Brazil this Fall when Rio de Janeiro hosts UFC 153 in October and one Brazilian legend has hopes of fighting on the card in front of his countrymen. Renzo Gracie spoke to MMAWeekly.com this week about the possibility …
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