Category: "Quick hits"

MMA Quick Hits 3/9/12: Nick Diaz to stay retired, Tim Boetsch vs. Michael Bisping

Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com asked Nate Diaz about his brother, Nick Diaz, and whether or not the older Diaz would stick to his retirement. “Triathalon season is starting so he’s getting ready, getting in shape for that and concentratin…

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MMA Quick Hits 3/7/12: Canadian Medical Association vs. UFC, Dana White’s “Showtime comments” weren’t meant to be public

The Canadian Medical Association is opposed to mixed martial arts, but the UFC in particular, and has been outspoken during the UFC’s trips to Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. They are once again voicing their objections to the UFC’s next pot…

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MMA Quick Hits 3/5/12: Dana White done with Strikeforce, Josh Thomson upset with his victory over KJ Noons

In an interview with MMAJunkie.com following the Strikeforce “Tate vs. Rousey” event in Columbus, OH, Dana White revealed that Showtime decided not to go with any of the changes he attempted to make for Strikeforce.”I’ll never m…

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MMA Quick Hits 3/2/12: Frankie Edgar vs. Jose Aldo, Rampage Jackson on Testosterone

During the pre-event press conference for UFC on FX 2, Dana White told the media that Frankie Edgar would get an immediate title shot at Jose Aldo if he dropped to Featherweight, but not so sure on his immediate rematch with Benson Henderson. “He…

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MMA Quick Hits 2/29/12: Anthony Pettis is not the #1 contender, Dakota Cochrane talks about his pornstar past,

Even though Anthony Pettis dispatched Joe Lauzon with an impressive head kick knockout at UFC 144, Benson Henderson told ESPN UK that he doesn’t believe Pettis is the #1 contender. “I think there’s a line. I don’t think he is fi…

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MMA Quick Hits 2/27/12: Henderson vs. Edgar/Pettis 2, Brian Stann vs. Michael Bisping

At the post-fight press conference for UFC 144, UFC President Dana White was asked whether Anthony Pettis was going to be next in line for the first shot at the newly crowned Lightweight Champion, Benson Henderson, to which White replied: “I thin…

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MMA Quick Hits 2/24/12: Sudden Death rounds coming to the UFC, Nick Diaz will return

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson said during a recent interview with TapouT Radio that his upcoming fight in the “Flyweight Tournament” with Ian McCall will have a sudden death round if the judges score it a draw. “I don

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MMA Quick Hits 2/22/12: Rampage doesn’t care if he defeats Ryan Bader, Joe Rogan responds to Rampage

During a pre-fight interview, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson said he doesn’t care if he defeats Ryan Bader at UFC 144, he just wants to put on a show. “I couldn’t give a rat’s ass if I beat Ryan Bader or not, I just want …

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