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21 hrs ago | BloodyElbow

Legal snags pose threat to status of UFC on Fox Sports 1 1 card in Boston

Boston's UFC on FS1 1 card could be in trouble with Massachusetts requiring that all foreign fighters to have Social Security numbers, something the UFC is attempting to find a way around.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Mauricio Rua

Mon Jun 17, 2013

BloodyElbow

UFC fighter rankings: Shakeups at heavyweight, light heavyweight

Finally there's been some movement in the UFC fighter rankings. Heavyweight and light heavyweight both saw a few changes.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Roy Nelson, Mark Hunt, Stefan Struve, Josh Barnett

Thu Jun 13, 2013

BleacherReport

The 10 Biggest Matchmaking Mistakes in MMA History

When an event like UFC 161 gets repeatedly slapped with injuries, but still remains an interesting night of fights, it's tough not to praise the alleged geniuses behind the UFC's matchmaking.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Fedor Emelianenko, Dan Henderson

Wed Jun 12, 2013

MMAFighting.com

Cole Miller vs. Manny Gamburyan scheduled for UFC on FOX Sports 1

A featherweight bout between TUF 5 alumni Cole Miller and Manny Gamburyan has been scheduled for the fight card of UFC on FOX Sports 1. UFC on FOX Sports 1 takes place August 17, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Cole Miller, Manny Gamburyan, Chael Sonnen

BleacherReport

Predicting the UFC Year-End Rankings: Heavyweight

This is especially true in the heavyweight division, where any fighter can forever change his future with a single strike.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Travis Browne, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Mark Hunt, Josh Barnett

Tue Jun 11, 2013

MMAFighting.com

The Forward Roll: UFC on FUEL 10 edition

In late 2011, the website Fightnomics published an article which examined finishing rates in the UFC.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Fabricio Werdum, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, Travis Browne

Sat Jun 08, 2013

BleacherReport

Alistair Overeem vs. Travis Browne: Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Former Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem will take on Travis Browne at the inaugural UFC on FOX Sports 1 event set for August 17. Both Overeem and Browne currently find themselves in the upper echelon of the heavyweight division, according to the UFC's official fighter rankings .

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Related Topix: Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans, UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage, Travis Browne, Junior dos Santos

Fighters.com

UFC on Fuel TV 10 Profile: Fabricio Werdum

In October of 2008, Fabricio 'Vai Cavalo' Werdum's contract was not renewed by the UFC after a 2-2 run in the promotion.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Fabricio Werdum, Junior dos Santos, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts

Fri Jun 07, 2013

BloodyElbow

UFC 160: Brian Bowles fails post-fight urine test due to elevated T/E levels

UFC Bantamweight Brian Bowles has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after testing positive for elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone levels following his loss to George Roop at UFC 160.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Brian Bowles, George Roop, Chael Sonnen, Junior dos Santos

BleacherReport

UFC on FS1 1: Did the UFC Deliver with First Fox Sports 1 Fight Card?

As an avid MMA fanatic who currently resides in Boston, admittedly, I was initially a bit disappointed by the fight card that the UFC announced it will be bringing to the Hub for its Fox Sports 1 debut on August 17. Maybe it was all the talk about the possibility of a champ like Jon Jones or Benson Henderson getting the nod to headline the summer ... (more)

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Jon Jones, Benson Henderson, Anderson Silva, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

BleacherReport

UFC on Fuel 10's Fabricio Werdum: Real Improvement?

Something which I have been asked about a good deal in the run up to the rematch between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum is just how much has Fabricio Werdum's striking game improved.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Roy Nelson

Thu Jun 06, 2013

Cage Potato

Booking Update: Shogun vs. Sonnen to Headline 'UFC on FOX...

It's official, Nation: Chael Sonnen vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua WILL headline UFC on FOX Sports 1:1 , a.k.a " the best television card the UFC has ever done ."

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Thiago Alves, Matt Brown, Joe Lauzon

Wed Jun 05, 2013

CNN

Suspensions coming over drug use, sources say

Major League Baseball is set to suspend some 20 players in the coming weeks due to a scandal involving performance-enhancing drugs, according to an ESPN report.

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Related Topix: Tour de France, Cycling, Lance Armstrong, Discovery Channel, Mixed Martial Arts, Brock Lesnar, Junior dos Santos, Sports, Summer Olympic, Olympics, Michael Phelps, Summer Olympics, Olympic Swimming

Tue Jun 04, 2013

BleacherReport

Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara Set for UFC on Fox Sports 1 in Boston

The UFC's highly anticipated move to Fox Sports 1 just got a little more interesting, as a bout between bantamweights Vegas Sun reporter Case Keefer, who tweeted the matchup, which has since been confirmed by MMA Junkie , who spoke to UFC officials.

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Related Topix: Urijah Faber, Mixed Martial Arts

Sun Jun 02, 2013

411mania.com

Fabricio Werdum Says He Has Something to Prove at Ufc on Fuel TV 10

Fabricio Werdum Says He Has Something to Prove at UFC on FUEL TV 10 Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 06.02.2013 He wants to avenge his loss to Big Nog... Fabricio Werdum recently spoke with MMAjunkie about his fight with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC on FUEL TV 10.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit, Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

411mania.com

Travis Browne Discusses Facing Alistair Overeem at UFC on FOX Sports 1.1

Travis Browne Discusses Facing Alistair Overeem at UFC on FOX Sports 1.1 Posted by Larry Csonka on 06.01.2013 A big heavyweight clash... - Travis Browne recently spoke about facing Alistair Overeem at UFC on FOX Sports 1.1. here are the highlights... On Fighting Overeem : "He's definitely a veteran.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts

Sat Jun 01, 2013

BleacherReport

UFC on Fuel 10 Preview: Full Fight Video of Nogueira vs. Werdum 1

When Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum meet in the main event of UFC on Fuel 10 , it will be the second time these two veteran fighters have faced each other in mixed martial arts combat.

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Related Topix: Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts

Fri May 31, 2013

Cage Pages

2 More Bouts Announced for UFC on Fox Sports 1:1

The TD Garden in Boston,Massachusetts is destined for a very entertaining night in the city of Boston and for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Anthony Pettis, Joe Lauzon, Thiago Alves

BleacherReport

Best of the Best: Alistair Overeem's Knee Strikes

The Best of the Best series is my attempt to look at fighters who best demonstrate one technique or concept of the martial arts / combat sports game.

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Related Topix: Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Mixed Martial Arts, Anderson Silva, BJ Penn, B.J. Penn

Thu May 30, 2013

BloodyElbow

SB Nation Rankings: Heavyweight

The SB Nation rankings panel is back this week with a look at the heavyweight division.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum