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The Fight Report: UFC 162

The Fight Report: UFC 162

| July 1, 2013 | 6:49 pm | Reply

UFC 162 is one of the most outstanding PPVs in recent memory; there are titles on the line, number one contender spots up for grabs, and pink slips waiting to be handed out at every turn. Our main event is an interesting pairing, as long-time Middleweight champion and all-time great Anderson Silva will face the meteoric Chris Weidman as he looks to start his own reign at the top.

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UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping Quick Results

UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping Quick Results

| January 19, 2013 | 11:48 pm | Reply

The UFC was back in their second home of Brazil tonight for UFC on FX 7. The event took place inside the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil and feature Brazilian Vitor Belfort against Michael Bisping in the night’s main event. The always ruckus Brazilian crowd cheered on as their fellow countrymen took to the Octagon.

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UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping Bold Predictions

UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping Bold Predictions

| January 15, 2013 | 6:04 pm | Reply

The first UFC event of 2013 will take place in the promotions new favorite spot, as middleweights Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping square off in the UFC on FX 7 main event. The Brazilian Belfort will fight in his home country against the Englishman Bisping, who is trying to finally earn himself a title shot. Their five round non-title main event will take place from inside the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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What a Resurgence made by Jamie Varner in 2012

What a Resurgence made by Jamie Varner in 2012

| January 5, 2013 | 4:17 pm | Reply

This year was filled with great comebacks in fights, but one fighter defiantly stuck out when it comes to a career comeback. Jamie Varner went from losing in local shows in 2011, and practically calling it quits to winning two fights he was the heavy underdog for in the UFC, and almost a third in a fight of the night performance.

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The MMA Valor 2012 Year End Awards

The MMA Valor 2012 Year End Awards

| December 31, 2012 | 12:31 pm | Reply

Well yet another year has come and gone, 2012 was an odd year for MMA but the year will not easily be forgotten. This year saw the UFC all over network TV, Bellator stumble its way into next year and smaller promotions like RFA, LFC and XFC make a name for themselves. Unfortunately it also saw Strikeforce take a nosedive and the UFC cancel an event for the first time.

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UFC 146: Jamie Varner Stuns Edson Barboza on short notice

UFC 146: Jamie Varner Stuns Edson Barboza on short notice

| May 28, 2012 | 10:10 am | 1 Reply

Saturday’s UFC 146 card was everything a fight fan could ever ask for and more, and most of the fights went so fast you couldn’t even leave your seat before another fight started. While the all heavyweight main card is getting most of the attention, let’s take a second to look at an underdog story gone horribly right.

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UFC 146 Preliminary Live Results and Analysis

UFC 146 Preliminary Live Results and Analysis

| May 26, 2012 | 3:50 pm | Reply

Before the heavyweights take over the night’s main card, the UFC 146 preliminary card will take place from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC 146 Preliminary card features three bouts on Facebook to open the night, before concluding with four bouts on FX that’ll lead into the main card on PPV.

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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir Bold Predictions

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir Bold Predictions

| May 24, 2012 | 1:07 pm | Reply

An all heavyweight main card, now that’s just insane, right? Well contrary to those beliefs, the UFC has put together a main card featuring 10 heavyweights, including a title fight in the main event. The card has seen major changes up and down, including every single main card bout, but through all the changes UFC 146 is still a top-notch card.

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