Tag: Newcomer

Get to Know UFC Newcomer Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo joins the growing lists of UFC competitors who are looking to add a title belt to their mantle that includes an Olympic medal. Scott Jorgensen will welcome Cejudo into the Octagon at UFC 177 and attempt to be the first man to add a blemish to the 27-year-old’s career. MMA fans should be […]

Henry Cejudo joins the growing lists of UFC competitors who are looking to add a title belt to their mantle that includes an Olympic medal. Scott Jorgensen will welcome Cejudo into the Octagon at UFC 177 and attempt to be the first man to add a blemish to the 27-year-old’s career. MMA fans should be […]

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Daniel Cormier Stays in UFC 170 Co-Main Event, Meets Newcomer Patrick Cummins

A day after Rashad Evans had to bow out to injury, Daniel Cormier looked to be without an opponent. Now, it looks like Cormier will in fact stay on the UFC 170 card. Dana White tweeted out this afternoon that former collegiate wrestling standout and undefeated MMA fighter Patrick Cummins will take on Cormier on […]

A day after Rashad Evans had to bow out to injury, Daniel Cormier looked to be without an opponent. Now, it looks like Cormier will in fact stay on the UFC 170 card. Dana White tweeted out this afternoon that former collegiate wrestling standout and undefeated MMA fighter Patrick Cummins will take on Cormier on […]

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UFC Newcomer Kevin Lee Says He Can Be the Champion Before Fight at UFC 169

Remember the name Kevin Lee—he might just be the next UFC lightweight champion.  At 21 years old, Lee makes his UFC debut at UFC 169 on February 1 against Al Iaquinta, and the unbeaten Detroit native is ready to put his record on the line on the sport’s biggest stage.  “I think I can become champion,” […]

Remember the name Kevin Lee—he might just be the next UFC lightweight champion.  At 21 years old, Lee makes his UFC debut at UFC 169 on February 1 against Al Iaquinta, and the unbeaten Detroit native is ready to put his record on the line on the sport’s biggest stage.  “I think I can become champion,” […]

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Rashid Magomedov: Get to Know the UFC Newcomer and Lightweight Prospect

MMA‘s Russian revolution continued unabated last week when the UFC signed lightweight prospect Rashid Magomedov. But this wasn’t just an empty stroke in some promotional arms race or the equivalent of a fantasy football keeper-league signing, where the prospect gets stashed on the bench for some future time. No, the UFC pressed its new toy into […]

MMA‘s Russian revolution continued unabated last week when the UFC signed lightweight prospect Rashid Magomedov. But this wasn’t just an empty stroke in some promotional arms race or the equivalent of a fantasy football keeper-league signing, where the prospect gets stashed on the bench for some future time. No, the UFC pressed its new toy into […]

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John Dodson Welcomes Newcomer Darrell Montague at UFC 166

It’s a move hardcore MMA fans have been waiting for. Darrell Montague is now a member of the UFC roster and will make his debut in October.  Montague will fight at UFC 166 in Houston, the card headlined by the rubber match between heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former title holder Junior dos Santos. It […]

It’s a move hardcore MMA fans have been waiting for. Darrell Montague is now a member of the UFC roster and will make his debut in October.  Montague will fight at UFC 166 in Houston, the card headlined by the rubber match between heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former title holder Junior dos Santos. It […]

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UFC Newcomer Pat Schilling: “I Think It’s Going to End Abruptly for One of Us”

Pat Schilling may not be a name that you’re familiar with yet, but this UFC newcomer is planning to make a statement in his debut for the promotion on Friday’s inaugural UFC on FX fight card from Nashville, Tenn. The 23-year-old Minnesotan …

Pat Schilling may not be a name that you’re familiar with yet, but this UFC newcomer is planning to make a statement in his debut for the promotion on Friday’s inaugural UFC on FX fight card from Nashville, Tenn. The 23-year-old Minnesotan was the beneficiary of some untimely injuries to other fighters and will be […]