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Kazuya — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:59:53 +0000

MMAHQ News is currently under reconstruction. We’ve got a crack team of experts working round the clock on the next steps and we’ll be in touch as soon as the new format is unveiled. Thanks for your patience and as soon as we have more information you’ll be the first to hear about it.

Video: UFC 148 Extended Preview

Kazuya — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:55:34 +0000

Voluntary PED Testing Possible For Cage Warrior Fighting Championship Final

Yael Grauer — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:23:42 +0000

According to a post at MMA Rising, CWFC may very well have their women’s tournament final overseen by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). The bout, a 125-lb. affair between semi-finalists Rosi Sexton and Sheila Gaff, will take place in October. Sexton has mentioned in various interviews and social media that she is considering retiring after [...]

George Roop Out Of UFC 149

Yael Grauer — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:07:24 +0000

The problems with UFC 149 continue, as George Roop is now out of his scheduled bout with Antonio Carvalho. Although Carvalho tweeted that he has a new opponent, he could not disclose who that might be. UFC 149 has been absolutely plagued with injuries and replacements. Michael Bisping was scheduled to fight Tim Boetsch, but [...]

Video: Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman trailer

Yael Grauer — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:26:05 +0000

Strikeforce bantamweight champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will be making her first title defense when she faces heavy hitter Sarah Kaufman on August 18, 2012 in San Diego, California. Check out the promo below. Who ya got?

Video: Dana White’s UFC 147 Vlog

Yael Grauer — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:09:24 +0000

Check out Dana White’s latest Vlog to see what Clay Guida thought about the judge’s decision on Saturday night.

Anderson Silva – “When the time comes and the time is right, I’m going to break his face and break every one of his teeth in his mouth.”

Kazuya — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:13:15 +0000

Let it be known; Anderson Silva is officially irate. After months of trash talking from Chael Sonnen, the usually passive and respectful Silva spoke with a venom never before heard when asked about his opponent. First of all, Chael is a criminal. He’s been convicted of crimes. He doesn’t deserve to be inside the octagon. [...]

UFC Weekend Roundup; Maynard edges Guida, Franklin outlasts Silva

Shawn Smith — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:46:09 +0000

For the second time this year, Zuffa held back to back fight nights courtesy of UFC on FX 4 and UFC 147. Both events had exciting moments, but were generally underwhelming for the most part. UFC on FX 4 Cub Swanson impressed in the opening fight of the night, using his striking skills to defeat [...]

UFC 147 – Quick Results

Kazuya — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:51:45 +0000

Event: UFC 147 Where: Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond in Belo Horizonte, Brazil When: Saturday 23rd June Results Rich Franklin def. Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira def. Sergio “Serginho” Moraes via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Rony “Jason” Mariano Bezerra def. Godofredo “Pepey” de Oliveira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, [...]

Roger Huerta suffers brutal soccer kick knockout

Kazuya — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:25:18 +0000

In a weekend packed full of action from a whole host of promotions; most fans are still talking about the knockout that Roger Huerta suffered at ONE FC. Huerta’s high point was famously being the first mma fighter to feature on the cover of Sports Illustrated back in 2007 but has struggled since leaving the [...]