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The episode begins with Guido and Marco going a some fact finding missions in preparation for their upcoming fight. Neither knows much about their opponent, so it makes sense. What doesn’t make much sense, though, is the way they go about it. They actually ask each other! They should know that you can’t trust a fighter’s own opinion of themselves. If that were the case, 98% of fights would end in a double knockout.
> Watch: Meet Guido Cannetti | Meet Marco Beltran | Deleted scene
Next we head to the Red Rock casino where both teams get a night out o … Read the Full Article Here
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Despite Rory MacDonald’s big win over Tarec Saffiedine at Fight Night Halifax, the Canadian contender remained at No. 2 in the welterweight division in this week’s rankings update.
There was a huge shakeup in the pound-4-pound rankings, however, even though nobody on the list was in action.
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman jumped up to No. 4, passing heavyweight king Cain Velasquez. Johny Hendricks moved past Ronda Rousey into the No. 8 spot, while T.J. Dillashaw finally moved ahead of rival Renan Barao into the top 10 four months after his historic win over the Brazilia … Read the Full Article Here
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RORY’S NEXTIt seems like Rory MacDonald has been groomed for the UFC welterweight title since the day he put on the gloves for the first time, yet finally, it appears as if “Ares” is hitting his stride when he needed to most. And though I hate putting the “must win” tag on 25-year-old, if he would have lost to Tarec Saffiedine in Halifax last Saturday, his title hopes would have taken a severe hit – probably one that would put him a year behind in his quest for the belt. The Canadian’s demeanor didn’t show him wilting under that kind of pressur … Read the Full Article Here
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The running theme of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America this season has been a running beatdown by Team Velasquez, as they’ve dominated Team Werdum through the team competition to this point in the season.  Outside of the upkick from hell that Marlon Vera delivered to Henry Briones in the fifth fight of the season, it’s been a virtual shutout for the Mexican side as the victories just continue to pile up. The last time a season of The Ultimate Fighter was as one-sided as the current version with Mexico vs. Latin America was earlier this year when TUF Nations: Team Canada vs. Team Au … Read the Full Article Here
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Former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos will return to action for the first time since October of 2013, as he battles Stipe Miocic at UFC on FOX in Phoenix, Arizona on December 13. So how did “Cigano” get here? Read on to find out.UFC 90 – TKO 1 Fabricio Werdum (watch on UFC FIGHT PASS)The lasting image of Junior Dos Santos’ first week in the UFC (well, in addition to the highlight reel knockout) may have been the clip from UFC President Dana White’s video blog where he showed off the Brazilian newcomer hitting pads before his debut bout against former PRIDE sta … Read the Full Article Here
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Number two-ranked welterweight contender Rory MacDonald won the big one Saturday night at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, knocking out Tarec Saffiedine in the third round to cement his spot as the next man to challenge for the welterweight title Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler will battle for in December.“I think it goes without saying that I’m next for that title,” MacDonald said. “I want that title shot and I want the winner of the next fight.”Standing in the pocket for much of the opening round, MacDonald impressed with a variety of strik … Read the Full Article Here
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Stepping in on five days’ notice to replace Louis Gaudinot, Nova Scotia flyweight Chris Kelades thrilled his hometown fans at Scotiabank Center in Halifax Saturday with a stirring three-round unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten Irishman Patrick Holohan.Scores in the UFC Fight Night prelim bout were 29-28 across the board.Holohan (10-1-1) controlled much of the first round, with several takedowns and a tight body triangle keeping him ahead of his foe. Kelades was able to rock Holohan briefly with a right hand early in the frame, but other than that, it was the Dubliner all t … Read the Full Article Here
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Charles Rosa may not have come out on the winning side in his Octagon debut against Dennis Siver at Fight Night Stockholm, but the 28-year-old certainly didn’t walk away empty handed.
Rosa, who took the fight in Sweden on a week’s notice, and Siver put on a show in one of the best bouts on the prelims card and were rewarded for their effort, earning fight of the night honors.
Max Holloway and Mike Wilkinson both had spectacular first-round TKO wins to highlight an explosive main card, and each were awarded with performance bonuses for their finishes. All four fighters take home an extra … Read the Full Article Here
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It may have seemed like forever since Rick Story handed current UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks his first pro loss in 2010, but Saturday at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Story announced that he was back among the top welterweights in the world as he handed highly-touted Gunnar Nelson his first pro defeat via five-round split decision.Scores were 50-44, 49-46, and 47-48.Nelson got off to a fast start, firing off kicks and then taking Story down in the second minute. The American got back to his feet quickly, and after a brief lock-up on the middle of the Octagon, th … Read the Full Article Here
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Sweden’s Magnus Cedenblad rose from a second round knockdown to control his middleweight bout against Scott Askham on the mat and win a close, but unanimous, decision over the previously unbeaten Brit in UFC Fight Night prelim action Saturday at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.Scores were 29-28 across the board.Askham and Cedenblad took the fight to each other from the start, with a couple hard shots from the Brit prompting Cedenblad to take matters to the mat in the second minute. Askham stayed busy from the bottom, keeping the Swede from improving his position, but he w … Read the Full Article Here
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