Category: "Quick hits"

MMA Quick Hits 3/30/11: Chael Sonnen’s money laundering sentence delayed, Thiago Silva’s failed steroid test

Chael Sonnen was set for a Monday morning court appearance for sentencing for a guilty plea to federal money laundering charges stemming from an illegal real estate deal in 2006. The UFC then froze Sonnen’s contract until the situation was resolved in order to allow Sonnen to get his life in order before allowing him [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/28/11: Dominick Cruz reveals origin of feud with Urijah Faber, Yushin Okami will beat Anderson Silva

Dominick Cruz discusses his feud with Urijah Faber with MMAJunkie.com “In the beginning it had nothing to do with him at all. In the very beginning, it had to do with the fact that I wasn’t even on the event poster and I was fighting him for a world title. That really got under my [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/25/11: Rashad Evans caused the split at Jackson’s MMA, Fedor to return soon

Mike Winklejohn told MMAFighting.com that Rashad Evans chose his side a long time ago. “The sides were chosen a ways back. I feel bad saying that, but I don’t want to look like a bad guy and I don’t want [the Greg Jackson team] to look like a bad guy. Rashad lost to Machida, and [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/23/11: Anderson Silva talks Jon Jones, Paul Daley will fight Nick Diaz

In an interview with ULTMMA, Anderson Silva discussed Jon Jones’ performance over Shogun Rua. “Tonight, Jon Jones… I don’t know, amazing. This is new for Jon Jones. This can continue for Jon Jones.. in more fights, more experience, techniques. My opinion of Jon Jones? [He'll be] champion for a long time.” When asked about whether [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/21/11: Rashad Evans leaves Jackson’s MMA, Mirko Cro Cop to retire

After Jon Jones defeated Mauricio Rua, Rashad Evans told Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com that he’s done training with Greg Jackson. “I’m done with Jackson’s. I’m done.” When asked if he felt betrayed by Jackson’s camp, Evans simply repeated “I’m done with Jackson’s.” Evans later elaborated on his Twitter account. “Greg brought this situation about. He [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/18/11: Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz, Brock Lesnar will be champion again

Urijah Faber talks to MMAWeekly.com about wanting to fight UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. “I definitely didn’t want to sit out [and wait for a shot at Dominick Cruz]. This is what I love to do, I love to fight, and it’s also what I do for a living. I don’t think sitting out that [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/16/11: Alistair Overeem speaks on UFC buying Strikeforce, Anderson Silva vs. GSP at a catchweight

Alistair Overeem talks to Ariel Helwani at MMAFighting.com Zuffa’s purchase of Strikeforce. “It can be really, really the best thing [that] ever happened to the sport, if it’s used positive, and I see that happening. If it’s used negative, then it’s going to be a downfall. But I don’t see that happening. I see this [...]

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MMA Quick Hits 3/14/11: Dan Henderson back to the UFC, Paul Daley not fighting Nick Diaz

Dan Henderson talks to MMAWeekly.com about his future now that the UFC has purchased Strikeforce. “I had no plans of leaving [Strikeforce], but I don’t know what this is going to do those plans, but I have one fight left on my deal and we’ll see what happens. Of course [I'd fight for the UFC [...]

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