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Dana White Says ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Philippines’ Could Happen in 2011

Filed under: UFC, NewsOne of Dana White’s favorite mantras is that the UFC is taking the sport of mixed martial arts global and that he believes it will be the biggest sport in the world.

On Tuesday, the UFC president said on a media call that he exp…

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Dana WhiteOne of Dana White‘s favorite mantras is that the UFC is taking the sport of mixed martial arts global and that he believes it will be the biggest sport in the world.

On Tuesday, the UFC president said on a media call that he expects the promotion’s flagship program, Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter,” to soon have its first international version – perhaps even this year.

And White said the Philippines, in southeast Asia, could be the first country outside the United States to host a version of the reality competition.

“This year,” White said, “I’m pretty sure the first one’s going to be the Philippines.”

Josh Grispi, George Roop Booked for TUF 13 Finale

Filed under: UFC, NewsA featherweight fight between former top contender Josh Grispi and George Roop has been slotted for The UFC’s Season 13 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

Sources close to the bout confirmed the booking with MMA Fighting on Monda…

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A featherweight fight between former top contender Josh Grispi and George RoopJosh Grispi will fight in the TUF 13 finale. has been slotted for The UFC’s Season 13 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

Sources close to the bout confirmed the booking with MMA Fighting on Monday. MMA Mania first reported the matchup on Sunday.

Grispi (14-2, 0-1 UFC) had been in line for a featherweight title shot against champion Jose Aldo at UFC 125 last month. But when Aldo had to pull out with an injury, Grispi instead took a fight with Dustin Poirier to stay busy.

Dana White Confirms Clay Guida Next for Anthony Pettis

Filed under: UFC, NewsFORT HOOD, Texas – UFC president Dana White on Friday confirmed that Anthony Pettis, the last lightweight champion in the WEC, will next fight Clay Guida.

White broke the news during a Q&A session with members of the militar…

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FORT HOOD, Texas – UFC president Dana White on Friday confirmed that Anthony Pettis, the last lightweight champion in the WEC, will next fight Clay Guida.

White broke the news during a Q&A session with members of the military at Fort Hood prior to Friday’s weigh-in event.

Mike Russow, Jon Madsen Expected to Meet at UFC Fight Night in Seattle

Filed under: UFC, NewsA bout between heavyweights Mike Russow and Jon Madsen, both unbeaten in the UFC, is expected for the promotion’s Fight Night 24 card in March.

The bout agreement was first reported by MMA Weekly on Saturday and sources close to…

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A bout between heavyweights Mike Russow and Jon Madsen, both unbeaten in the UFC, is expected for the promotion’s Fight Night 24 card in March.

The bout agreement was first reported by MMA Weekly on Saturday and sources close to Russow’s camp have confirmed the news to MMA Fighting.

Though not yet announced by the promotion, Fight Night 24 is expected to take place at the Key Arena in Seattle on March 26. It will make the UFC’s first event in Washington. The promotion last visited the Pacific Northwest in August 2009 for UFC 102 in Portland. The main card is expected to air live on Spike TV.

Dominick Cruz Would Delay Surgery to Coach TUF vs. Urijah Faber

Filed under: UFC, WEC, NewsGLENDALE, Ariz. – Now that he’s the UFC bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz seems to already be settling into Company Man status – but he hopes a lingering hand injury can get fixed sooner rather than later.

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Dominick CruzGLENDALE, Ariz. – Now that he’s the UFC bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz seems to already be settling into Company Man status – but he hopes a lingering hand injury can get fixed sooner rather than later.

After dominating Scott Jorgensen for a five-round unanimous decision on Thursday at the finale WEC event, WEC 53 at Jobing.com Arena outside Phoenix, Cruz (17-1, 7-1 WEC) said he’ll know next week whether or not surgery on his hand will happen right away, putting him out for several months, or if it will be delayed.

“I work for the UFC now, and I pretty much do what I’m told,” Cruz said at Thursday’s post-fight press conference. “But at the same time, I’ve been going into these last two fights with a hand injury that needs to be addressed so that I can continue to fight at the level that I’m fighting – because it’s something that’s just going to get worse if I don’t get it taken care of.”

TUF 12 Standout Cody McKenzie Draws Yves Edwards Next

Filed under: UFC, NewsAfter making quick work of Aaron Wilkinson in his UFC debut on Saturday, Cody McKenzie won’t waste any time getting back in the cage.

The cast member of Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter” will step in to face Yves Edwards at th…

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After making quick work of Aaron Wilkinson in his UFC debut on Saturday, Cody McKenzie won’t waste any time getting back in the cage.

The cast member of Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter” will step in to face Yves Edwards at the UFC’s Fight for the Troops event at Fort Hood, Texas, on Jan. 22. He’ll take the place of Melvin Guillard, who now moves up to fight Evan Dunham after Kenny Florian was forced to withdraw with an injury. The McKenzie news was first reported by MMA Junkie, and MMA Fighting has confirmed the lightweight’s participation in the fight with sources close to his camp.