Category: "Quick hits"

MMA Quick Hits 10/10/11: Chael Sonnen crosses the line, Kenny Florian issues a statement regarding his future

After his victory over Brian Stann at UFC 136, Chael Sonnen said, “Anderson Silva, you absolutely suck… I’m calling you out, Silva, but we’re upping the stakes. I beat you, you leave the division. You beat me, I’ll leave t…

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MMA Quick Hits 10/7/11: Rashad Evans is ducking Jon Jones, Lyoto Machida vs. Jon Jones at UFC 140

In an interview with Ariel Helwani at MMAFighting.com, Jon Jones says he believes Rashad Evans is scared to fight him. “The way the fight came about was Dana called me into his office just a few days ago, and he asked me to fight Rashad Evans at …

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MMA Quick Hits 10/5/11: Bobby Lashley in the UFC, Kenny Florian talks Jose Aldo

Bobby Lashley revealed his next opponent to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, and possible future plans. Lashley said that on November 11 he will face TUF 10 contestant Darrill Schoonover for the Shark Fights heavyweight title, and that he hopes to eventu…

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MMA Quick Hits 10/3/11: Gilbert Melendez coming to the UFC, Flyweight division being added to the UFC

During the post-fight press conference for UFC on Versus 6, Dana White revealed that the UFC was looking to bring over Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez, and that he may get an immediate title shot. “Yeah, we do want to bring Gilb…

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MMA Quick Hits 9/30/11: Carlos Condit is the #1 welterweight, Dave Herman fails drug test

In an interview with BuddhaSports.com, Carlos Condit discussed his upcoming fight with Georges St-Pierre. “I’ve always been a big fan of Georges, I’ve admired his style and kinda of the way he carries himself and I’m honored to …

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MMA Quick Hits 9/28/11: Jon Jones injured , Vitor Belfort vs. Chael Sonnen

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was seen limping walking from the cage following his victory over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at UFC 135 last weekend, and received medical attention after the fight. With the official list of medical …

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MMA Quick Hits 9/26/11: Rashad Evans has Jon Jones’ number, Rampage vs. Shogun 2 in Japan

During the post-fight press conference, Quinton Jackson was asked who he thought could defeat Jon Jones, specifically if he thinks Rashad Evans could wrest the title from Jones. “Rashad said he’s got his number though. That’s what he …

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MMA Quick Hits 9/23/11: Rampage is a champion, Strikeforce is up to Showtime

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has gotten some criticism lately for what some have felt is a lack of motivation in certain fights. And in an interview with ESPN.com, Rampage said he doesn’t understand why. “I barely trained when I lo…

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