“Loser Leaves the UFC” match between Stefan Struve and Denis Stojnic scheduled for UFC 99

A battle between Holland-based heavyweights Stefan Struve and Denis Stojnic is now on tap for the UFC’s debut in Germany on June 13. News of the new UFC 99 matchup comes courtesy of a report by the U.K.-based MMA magazine Fighters Only, which states that bout agreements have been signed and returned. Fighters Only is also reporting that the loser of the bout will be released from his existing... [Read More...]

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Cain Velasquez to face UFC newcomer Denis Stojnic at UFN 17

Former two-time NCAA All-American wrestler and undefeated heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez is set to make his UFC return at UFC Fight Night 17 on Saturday, February 17. Velasquez, 4-0, is set to face UFC newcomer Denis “The Menace” Stojnic in a bout expected to air during Spike TV’s two-hour telecast of the event. Velasquez made his Octagon debt at UFC 83 this past April, where... [Read More...]

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Aleksander Emelianenko off of Affliction: Banned; Gary Goodridge tapped as last-minute replacement

- According to Sherdog, Aleksander Emelianenko was denied his license by the CSAC because he did not meet requirements and the fight with Paul Buentello on Saturday is off. - Though Sherdog then came through again, stating Gary Goodridge would be named as a replacement on the Affliction card against Buentello since he was already licensed to fight in the state. - James Irvin originally weighed in at... [Read More...]

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Gary Goodridge: “Kimbo Slice is a 2008 version of Mr. T”

Gary Goodridge appeared on Fight Network Radio and had some unpleasant things to say about Kimbo Slice and also indicated that he would be more than willing to fight Kimbo: “‘Kimbo Slice’ is a 2008 version of ‘Mr. T,’” Goodridge told Fight Network Radio. “Was ‘Mr. T’ tough back then? No. Could he beat anybody back then? No, but he had the words, he had the lyrics, and he had the gold.” “Don’t... [Read More...]

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