Tag: featherweight

Who could be next for Jose Aldo?

Who could be next for Jose Aldo?

| January 21, 2012 | 10:13 am | Reply

Ever since his debut at WEC 34 in 2008, Jose Aldo has been on a tear in the Featherweight division. Currently riding a 14 fight win streak, Aldo has only dropped one fight in his professional career and has seemingly cleared out the UFC’s Featherweight division of contenders since winning the championship from Mike Brown at WEC 44.

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Can Ross Pearson make a splash at Featherweight?

Can Ross Pearson make a splash at Featherweight?

| December 29, 2011 | 1:02 pm | Reply

Coming off a split decision loss to Edson Barboza at UFC 134, Ultimate Fighter season 9 winner Ross Pearson will make the move to the Featherweight division at UFC 141 where he will fight Junior Assunção on the SpikeTV portion of the card. UFC 141 takes place this Friday in Las Vegas from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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John Dodson and Diego Brandao Claim TUF 14 Titles

John Dodson and Diego Brandao Claim TUF 14 Titles

| December 4, 2011 | 12:12 am | Reply

Two new names have been added to the list of Ultimate Fighter season winners at TUF 14 as John Dodson and Diego Brandao became the first Bantamweight and featherweight to win the title. Eight bantamweights and eight featherweights entered the house all vying for the 2 six figure contracts.

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Dennis Bermudez Loves the Hype Behind Diego Brandao Heading into TUF 14 Finale

Dennis Bermudez Loves the Hype Behind Diego Brandao Heading into TUF 14 Finale

| December 2, 2011 | 5:04 pm | Reply

Featherweight Dennis Bermudez earned his spot in the TUF 14 house by defeating Jimmie Rivera by second round TKO in the preliminary round. His impressive showing garnered praise from Dana White and the coaches and despite never fighting at featherweight until the preliminary round, the former Division 1 wrestler had all the hype behind him entering the house.

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Kenny Florian is Changing Weight Classes again! Moving Back to 155lbs.

Kenny Florian is Changing Weight Classes again! Moving Back to 155lbs.

| October 26, 2011 | 12:23 pm | Reply

“Who wants to see fights finished at 155!?” is the memorable quote from season 1 of The Ultimate Fighter cast member Kenny Florian. Florian’s career has been an interesting one to watch as he has competed in four different weight classes and has fought for a title on three separate occasions.

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The Exciting “Smaller” Champions of the UFC

The Exciting “Smaller” Champions of the UFC

| October 23, 2011 | 6:45 pm | Reply

Never look at someone in a fight and think “I can take them, they are smaller than me.” Many times, people will assume that a person smaller in stature will be beaten; not the case. Technique and skill will always overcome size and strength. In the words of Bruce Lee, “be like water; water is the softest stuff in the world but it can penetrate rock.” Three of the top fighters in the world today have penetrated the strongholds of their respective divisions to drown the competition with their ability, technique and dedication at remaining champions and becoming some of the greatest fighters to enter the octagon.

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The Buffalo Bills of MMA: Kenny “KenFlo” Florian

The Buffalo Bills of MMA: Kenny “KenFlo” Florian

| October 6, 2011 | 1:39 pm | 1 Reply

On Saturday night at UFC 136, a featherweight “showdown” between the current UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo, whom is riding a 12 fight win streak taking on an opponent he has never seen before inside the Octagon: Kenny “KenFlo” Florian.

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Brookins faces a tough task Tonight against Koch

Brookins faces a tough task Tonight against Koch

| September 17, 2011 | 3:02 pm | Reply

Johnathan Brookins won the Ultimate Fighter Season 12 back in December of 2010. Due to several injuries, Brookins will finally make his UFC debut since winning the contest, taking on top featherweight Erik Koch UFC Fight Night 25.

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