Tag: Matt Mitrione

The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Weigh-in Pictures

The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Weigh-in Pictures

| December 14, 2012 | 4:20 pm | Reply

Amidst everything else going on, the UFC has themselves a busy day today with the UFC on FX 6 taking place in Australia and The Ultimate Fighter 16 finale weigh-ins. All 24 fighters made weight today for tomorrow’s event that will crown The Ultimate Fighter 16 welterweight winner.

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The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Bold Predictions

The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Bold Predictions

| December 11, 2012 | 2:30 pm | Reply

Not only is The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale taking place this weekend but the second international version of the reality shot, TUF: Smashes will also be holding their finale in Australia. With the time difference the Australian card airs on Friday, while the domestic TUF 16 finale will air live on Saturday from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Fight Report: This weekends TUF Finales

The Fight Report: This weekends TUF Finales

| December 11, 2012 | 10:29 am | Reply

In some tricky scheduling, we have two TUF Finales in two days, with TUF: The Smashes and TUF 16: Carwin vs. Nelson. While Carwin vs. Nelson itself will be put on the shelf due to Carwin’s knee injury, we’re still treated to a solid card with Matt Mitrione stepping in on short notice against Nelson. Being as us American folks missed out of The Smashes, I’ll be combining these two cards into one epic fight report for your reading pleasure, so let’s dig into the massive report.

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New Trend in the UFC, Turning down Fights

New Trend in the UFC, Turning down Fights

| September 30, 2012 | 8:15 pm | Reply

The last 45 days have been odd to say the least for the UFC and Strikeforce. The two ZUFFA owned promotions have continued to be hit with injuries, each have had to cancel an event and the UFC has witnessed fighters actually turning down fights. The latter of which started this bizarre world the UFC has been living in for the past month and a half and other fighters appear to be following suit.

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UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot Tickets on Sale this week

UFC on FX 5: Browne vs. Bigfoot Tickets on Sale this week

| August 7, 2012 | 9:36 pm | Reply

As the UFC prepares for Saturday’s UFC 150, tickets for the October 5th UFC on FX 5 event go on sale this week. The promotions first trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota will be headlined by a heavyweight five-round non-title fight between the undefeated Travis Browne and former Strikeforce fighter Antonio Silva.

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Blackzillian Fighters Rashad Evans and Michael Johnson earn victories at UFC on FOX 2

Blackzillian Fighters Rashad Evans and Michael Johnson earn victories at UFC on FOX 2

| January 29, 2012 | 6:28 pm | Reply

Led by Mike Van Arsdale and Rashad Evans, the Blackzillians are the new force to be reckoned with in the MMA world. By imbedding specific values and principles amongst team members, the Blackzillians are taking the tried-and-true methodology of MMA training, and have given it their own unique twist to achieve desired results.

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The UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz Medical Report

The UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz Medical Report

| October 31, 2011 | 2:05 pm | Reply

Saturday’s UFC 137 from Las Vegas, Nevada is now two days old and today the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued its medical suspensions to 10 fighters. While most were minor or for precautionary reasons, undercard fighters Brandon Vera and Bart Palaszewski could be out for up to six months.

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The Winners and Losers of UFC 137

The Winners and Losers of UFC 137

| October 31, 2011 | 11:06 am | Reply

UFC 137 was shuffled around numerous times in weeks leading to the fight on Saturday night. In the end though everything happened and it was a night of amazing fights, legends hanging them up, prospects disappointing us and one fighter continuing his division dominance.

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