Claude Patrick ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ by UFC 129 Opponent’s Trash-Talk

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC welterweight Claude Patrick about his win over Daniel “Ninja” Roberts at UFC 129, his surprise with Roberts’ internet trash-talk coming into the fight and more.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC welterweight Claude Patrick about his win over Daniel “Ninja” Roberts at UFC 129, his surprise with Roberts’ internet trash-talk coming into the fight and more.

John Makdessi Threw Spinning Backfist Out of Instinct

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC lightweight John Makdessi about the spinning backfist he used to knockout Kyle Watson at UFC 129, his previous relationship with Watson and the success of the TriStar gym.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC lightweight John Makdessi about the spinning backfist he used to knockout Kyle Watson at UFC 129, his previous relationship with Watson and the success of the TriStar gym.

Ivan Menjivar Doesn’t Get Break Before Heading Back to Day Job

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to Ivan Menjivar after his first-round knockout win at UFC 129 on Saturday night. The ‘Pride of El Salvador’ talks about his finish against Charlie Valencia, his job at the airport and why he brought Wolverine claws to the weigh-ins.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to Ivan Menjivar after his first-round knockout win at UFC 129 on Saturday night. The ‘Pride of El Salvador’ talks about his finish against Charlie Valencia, his job at the airport and why he brought Wolverine claws to the weigh-ins.

Jason MacDonald Felt ‘So Proud to Be a Canadian’

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC middleweight Jason MacDonald about his triangle choke submission win over Ryan Jensen at UFC 129, the relief of winning his job back, his reaction to the crowd’s support and more.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC middleweight Jason MacDonald about his triangle choke submission win over Ryan Jensen at UFC 129, the relief of winning his job back, his reaction to the crowd’s support and more.

Rory MacDonald Brought No Emotion to His UFC 129 Fight

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald about his one-sided UFC 129 win over Nate Diaz, the three powerful suplexes in the third round and the experience of fighting in front of a record North American crowd.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald about his one-sided UFC 129 win over Nate Diaz, the three powerful suplexes in the third round and the experience of fighting in front of a record North American crowd.

Ben Henderson ‘Feels Cleansed’ After UFC 129 Win

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to Ben Henderson after his win over Mark Bocek at UFC 129 on Saturday night. The former WEC champion talks about bouncing back after his WEC 53 loss, his reactions to being called out and the new tattoo on his back.

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TORONTO — MMA Fighting spoke to Ben Henderson after his win over Mark Bocek at UFC 129 on Saturday night. The former WEC champion talks about bouncing back after his WEC 53 loss, his reactions to being called out and the new tattoo on his back.