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Alexander Gustafsson Considered Retirement After KO Loss to Anthony Johnson

No man is unbendable, unbreakable or invincible. Though we may achieve Herculean feats, every human being is bound by mortality and the potential for failure. This concept became very real for Alexander Gustafsson after he suffered his first knockout loss at the hands of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in Stockholm, Sweden. It took Gustafsson seven years […]

No man is unbendable, unbreakable or invincible. Though we may achieve Herculean feats, every human being is bound by mortality and the potential for failure. This concept became very real for Alexander Gustafsson after he suffered his first knockout loss at the hands of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in Stockholm, Sweden. It took Gustafsson seven years […]

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UFC Lawsuit Against New York MMA Ban Dismissed, Appeal Considered

A judge has dismissed claims surrounding the ambiguity of laws banning professional MMA in the state of New York amid suggestions the rules are too vague. Speaking at a ruling in the US District Court in New York, the judge, Kimba Wood, tossed out claims in a federal lawsuit filed by the UFC four years ago that the […]

A judge has dismissed claims surrounding the ambiguity of laws banning professional MMA in the state of New York amid suggestions the rules are too vague. Speaking at a ruling in the US District Court in New York, the judge, Kimba Wood, tossed out claims in a federal lawsuit filed by the UFC four years ago that the […]

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UFC Fight Night 34: Hyun Gyu Lim Considered Quitting After 4th Round

As the first main event broadcast on the UFC’s new digital network, Saturday’s welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 34 between former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine and divisional standout Hyun Gyu Lim was billed to deliver. While the ultimately one-sided affair earned Fight of the Night honors in front of an eager Singapore crowd, Lim […]

As the first main event broadcast on the UFC’s new digital network, Saturday’s welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 34 between former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine and divisional standout Hyun Gyu Lim was billed to deliver. While the ultimately one-sided affair earned Fight of the Night honors in front of an eager Singapore crowd, Lim […]

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Zahabi: GSP Considered Taking Time off Before UFC 154 Fight with Carlos Condit

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had considered taking a hiatus from mixed martial arts as far back as last fall, according to the Tristar Gym’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi.  Zahabi spoke today on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, explaining why he really wasn’t surprised that “Rush” decided to take an extended leave […]

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre had considered taking a hiatus from mixed martial arts as far back as last fall, according to the Tristar Gym’s head trainer, Firas Zahabi.  Zahabi spoke today on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, per MMA Fighting, explaining why he really wasn’t surprised that “Rush” decided to take an extended leave […]

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Fedor Being Considered to Compete in Final Strikeforce Heavyweight Bout

According to MMAJunkie.com, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, said that former Pride FC champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko is being considered to take part in a final heavyweight bout sanctioned by the San Jose-based company. The heav…

According to MMAJunkie.com, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, said that former Pride FC champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko is being considered to take part in a final heavyweight bout sanctioned by the San Jose-based company. The heavyweight division is set to be dissolved once the Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament finale between Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett […]