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The UFC Giveth and it Taketh away!

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:58:50 +0000

Several fighters went missing on the UFC website list of roster yesterday, spurning speculation of their release. Typically when a fighter gets removed from the website it a precursor to them officially being released from the UFC.

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UFC on FOX 3 Preliminary Results and Recap

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Sun, 06 May 2012 00:02:29 +0000

The UFC on FOX 3 card started off tonight with two bouts streaming on Facebook before the remaining six preliminary fights aired live on Fuel TV. The third installment of the UFC on FOX will feature a four fight main card, headlined by an important lightweight showdown between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller.

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UFC on FOX 3 Bold Predictions

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:28:35 +0000

Still working out what will work best on network TV the UFC returns to FOX this Saturday with the UFC on FOX 3 from East Rutherford, New Jersey. The third installment on FOX has four main card bouts that should have a little bit of everything to showcase the sport and the UFC to new and old fans watching on network television.

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The UFC on FOX 3 Betting Corner

Mike Hammersmith (Featured Staff Writer) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:46:59 +0000

The UFC will once again invade the homes of unsuspecting viewers as UFC on FOX 3 kicks off with a monster card. Our main event features long-time LW contender Jim Miller, as he takes on the not-fit-for-network-television Nate Diaz. We also have a Welterweight bout of epic proportions, as Josh Koscheck takes on the gritty Johny Hendricks in a clash of national wrestling champs on the MMA stage.

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Rousimir Palhares adds Another leg to his mantel

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:24:15 +0000

Brazilian submission specialist Rousimir Palhares (14-3) added yet another leg to his mantel of dismemberment submissions at Saturday’s UFC 142. Talking on Mike Massenzio as part of the main card on PPV, Palhares needed just 63 seconds to force a tap and bring the hometown crowd to their feet.

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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Fight Night Bonuses

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:26:14 +0000

UFC 142 was filled with equal parts decisions, knockouts and submissions that made picking the Fight Night bonuses a little more difficult than normal. Take away the questionable disqualification Erick Silva that gave Carlo Prater the win there were there decisions, (T)KO’s and submissions.

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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Live Results

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:16:09 +0000

The time has come, all the work has been put in and it’s finally time for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. The UFC’s second trip to Brazil in just under five months hit a pot hole at yesterdays weigh-ins as co-main event fighter Anthony Johnson massively missing the middleweight limit of 186 lbs. by a staggering 11 pounds. The fight will still take place as a catchweight bout but Johnson will lose 20% of his purse and was forced to weigh-in less than 205 lbs. today.

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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Main Card Video Previews

MMA Valor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:55:44 +0000

The first UFC event of 2012 is just one day away as the promotion heads back to Brazil for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. The night's solid main card features five exciting match-ups, capped off by the featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes.

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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Main Card Breakdown

Dylan Horner — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:53:44 +0000

This Saturday, January 14, the UFC makes its triumphant re-return to the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. As was the case the last time the UFC was in Brazil (UFC 134), the Brazilians will take part in every fight and look to take advantage of the incredibly loud, supporting ”home team” crowd. At 134, the Brazilian fighters went 7-1 against non-Brazilian fighters, much to the enjoyment of their countrymen in the stands.

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UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes Bold Predictions

Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:46:22 +0000

Less than five months since making their triumphant return to Brazil the UFC comes to the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. Like before the card is stacked with local fighters and headlined by a Brazilian champion defending his title. Jose Aldo makes his third title defense of his UFC featherweight title against the undefeated Chad Mendes.

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