Miguel Torres taking to the cage at UFC 139 against Nick Pace

Miguel Torres will return to the Octagon this November 19 in San Jose as part of a UFC 139 lineup already featuring a formidable lineup of former of Zuffa title-holders. Torres rose to popularity a few years ago while possessing WEC’s bantamweight title with his display of fearlessness, heart, and overall technique. The 39-4 Torres will [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/26/miguel-torres-taking-to-the-cage-at-ufc-139-against-nick-pace

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Miguel Torres returns at UFC 139 against Nick Pace

One of the most exciting and prolific bantamweight fighters in the divisions history is returning to action this November. For WEC champion Miguel Torres will be back in the octagon at UFC 139 in San Jose, ready to do battle against Tiger Schulmann Fight Team member Nick Pace. Both fights have confirmed the bout via [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/09/26/miguel-torres-returns-at-ufc-139-against-nick-pace/

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Strikeforce Challengers 19 Salary Information

This past Friday the latest Strikeforce Challengers Series took place, featuring an evenly-matched night of action with top prospects Ryan Couture, Jason High, and Lorenz Larkin all coming out of the festivities ahead on the judges? scorecards. A few days removed, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has since released the Strikeforce Challengers 19 with a number [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/27/strikeforce-challengers-19-salary-information

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UFC moves towards multiple same-day events starting next year

Need a little more Octagon in your life? Of course you do, and, as it turns out, the UFC is prepared to satisfy your cravings! According to UFC President Dana White, the organization is planning to occasionally run two events on the same day without any actual crossover meaning both shows would be completely independent cards. [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/29/ufc-moves-towards-multiple-same-day-events-starting-next-year

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Fight Journal: Jon Jones Pre-UFC 135 Edition

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MMAFighting.com's E. Casey Leydon was granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access as Jon Jones was training in New Mexico for his UFC 135 title fight against Quinton Jackson, which he won on Saturday night.

Watch below as Jones and trainer Greg Jackson devise a game plan to defeat Jackson, which, as you will see. included a hefty dose of leg kicks. In the end, Jones landed 35 leg strikes en route to his fourth-round submission victory, according to FightMetric.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/09/28/fight-journal-jon-jones-pre-ufc-135-edition/

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Jon Jones to appear in ESPN the Magazine?s ?Body Issue?

Jon Jones to appear in ESPN the Magazine?s ?Body Issue?Jon Jones is riding a high right now. He just defended his light heavyweight championship with a domination of Quinton Jackson, picked up a $75,000 fight of the night bonus and already knows that he'll be taking on former-friend-turned-rival Rashad Evans for his next title defense. Now, Jones will appear in the ESPN the Magazine's well-known "Body Issue," which asks athletes to pose nude or semi-nude.

This will be the third edition of the magazine's issue that celebrates the bodies of athletes. Strikeforce's Gina Carano appeared on the cover, while Randy Couture, Cristiane and Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos and Herschel Walker have all been featured in the past. Jones will be joined by gymnast Alicia Sacramone, soccer player Hope Solo, hockey player Ryan Kesler, boxer Sergio Martinez and football player Steven Jackson, among others.

Jones shared with Yahoo! Sports how he attained his form. Basically, it's through a workout that would make the average person beg for mercy halfway through the warm-up. Genetics play a part, too, as Jones has a freakishly long reach of 84.5 inches.

You can see Jones in ESPN the Magazine when it hits the newsstands Oct. 7.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Jon-Jones-to-appear-in-ESPN-the-Magazine-s-Body?urn=mma-wp7468

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Vlad Matyushenko matched with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 141

The UFC has announced well-rounded veteran Vladimir Matyushenko will meet rising 24-year old Swede Alexander Gustafsson on December 30 at UFC 141 in a bout that was originally scheduled for early August before Matyushenko was forced out due to injury. Though ?The Mauler? and Matyushenko ultimately didn?t throw down at UFC 133, the 12-1 Gustafsson still [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/09/21/vlad-matyushenko-matched-with-alexander-gustafsson-at-ufc-141

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