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UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen set for April 27 in Newark, N.J. | UFC News

Chris Taylor - January 8, 2013

The previously announced title fight between “TUF” coaches Jon Jones (17-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) and Chael Sonnen (27-12-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) now has an official date, as their fight will headline the UFC 159 event set for April 27 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Yves Edwards vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg set for UFC 156 | UFC News

Chris Taylor - January 8, 2013

UFC officials recently announced that a lightweight bout between Strikeforce import Isaac Vallie-Flagg (13-3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and the “Thugjitsu Master” Yves Edwards (42-18-1 UFC, 10-6 UFC) has been added to UFC 156 in Las Vegas.

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Free Fight Video | Frankie Edgars MMA Debut In Underground NY Fight Club | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - January 8, 2013

While the video tells one tale of a fight, Jim Genia, author of Raw Combat: The Underground World of Mixed Martial Arts, gives some details: Frankie Edgar vs. Erik Uresk. Underground Combat League, July 10, 2005. Venue was an old boxing gym in the Bronx. Frankie was the heavy underdog, and though he won, broke a bone in his face (either from headbutting Erik or getting kneed in the face).

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VIDEO | The Craziest MMA Hybrid To Date: "Footbrawl" Is Here | MMA NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - January 8, 2013

In Australia, they have apparently come up with a hybrid sport that mixes football with Mixed Martial Arts. Watch the video, you owe it to yourself!

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Yves Jabouin vs. Johnny Eduardo added to UFC 158 in Montreal | UFC News

Chris Taylor - January 7, 2013

UFC officials announced today that a bantamweight fight between Yves Jabouin (18-8 MMA, 3-2 UFC) and Johnny Eduardo (26-9 MMA, 1-1 UFC) has been added to the UFC 158 card scheduled for March.

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Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Ring set for UFC 158 in Montreal | UFC News

Chris Taylor - January 7, 2013

UFC officials announced recently that middleweights Chris Camozzi (18-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Nick Ring (13-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will meet in March at UFC 158.

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UFC 157 headliners Rousey and Carmouche get 'UFC Primetime' treatment | UFC News

Chris Taylor - January 7, 2013

Next month’s UFC 157 event in Anahiem will showcase the first-ever UFC women’s bout and it was recently announced that the title fight contestants will recieve “UFC Primetime” treatment, which will air on FX and FUEL TV.

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VIDEO | Daniel Cormier: I'm A Fighter | MMA NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - January 7, 2013

Watch a profile of Strikeforce fighter Daniel Cormier, the Olympian who fought his way to the top of mixed martial arts. Don’t miss Cormier vs. Dion Staring on Sat. Jan 12th at 10PM ET/PT as a part of the SHOWTIME Free Preview Weekend.

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Gilbert Melendez Excited To Hear His Name Out Of "The Don's" Mouth | UFC NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - January 5, 2013

Bay Area native, Gilbert Melendez has been on a mission to prove he is the best lightweight fighter in the world. His time under the Stikeforce banner has proved that no one outside of the UFC can hang with him, but can he keep that streak going amongst the worlds best?

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Michael McDonald Relates His Fighting Career To His Religious Beliefs

BJPENN.COM News - January 5, 2013

The English fans are getting a title fight next month when the UFC returns to British soil for UFC on FUEL TV 7.

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Eddie Alvarez Losing His Cool Over UFC / Bellator Negotations | MMA NEWS

BJPENN.COM News - January 4, 2013

If you haven’t been following along, top free agent, Eddie Alvarez is in contract limbo waiting to make the move to the UFC. The Bellator organization is doing what they can to halt that move.