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UFC 160 Preview: Glover Teixeira vs. James Te Huna Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Bleacherreport.com  -  This weekend's UFC 160 card is loaded with tantalizing matchups that promise to deliver exciting, competitive action. Among the event's many gems is an intriguing light heavyweight showdown between hard-hitting sluggers James Te Huna and Glover Teixeira.Both Te Huna and Teixeira are rolling right now, which means there is a lot at stake. That they are both aggressive, explosive finishers only add 1 day 20 hours

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Roy Nelson Faces Stipe Miocic at UFC 161 After Main Event Scrapped This Week

Bleacherreport.com  -  UFC 161 took a hit this week when interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao was forced out of his fight against Eddie Wineland, which scrapped the main event for the upcoming card in Winnipeg on June 15. The UFC moved quickly to shift the light heavyweight fight between Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans to the headline slot, but it left a bit of an open hole on the card with one less marquee feature 2 days

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Ken Shamrock Says UFC 'Misused' Brock Lesnar, Forebodes Downfall of Chael Sonnen

Bleacherreport.com  -  If the UFC gave him ample time to grow, Brock Lesnar could have been the best fighter in MMA history, according to Ken Shamrock.In an exclusive two-part interview with Sportnet's Joe Ferraro, the MMA legend claimed the UFC missed out on a golden opportunity by throwing Lesnar to the wolves too soon:I think Brock mentally got beat, but I always thought that they didn't treat Brock right either. I 2 days

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Josh Barnett Rejoins UFC, Signs Multi-Fight Deal

Bleacherreport.com  -  The age-old philosophy that "time heals all" appears to be flowing freely within the UFC. Dana White and Josh Barnett have come together once again.According to USA Today, Barnett has signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC and will be fighting in the Octagon later this year. An official announcement from the promotion is expected within the next couple of days.Barnett is best known for his po 2 days

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UFC Contender Chris Weidman Almost Signed With Bellator Before Contract Betrayal

Bleacherreport.com  -  Bellator MMA is currently fighting to keep Eddie Alvarez on their roster, but he's not the only top talent that's had contract issues with the company.According to The New York Post, Chris Weidman very nearly found himself trapped in a Bellator contract of his own.Back in 2011, just after an undefeated two-year four-fight stint in Ring of Combat, Weidman nearly signed up with the minor league MMA 2 days

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UFC 160 Interview: TJ Grant Discusses Huge Fight Against Gray Maynard

Bleacherreport.com  -  Since dropping to the lightweight division, Canadian fighter TJ Grant is undefeated.Grant's last two victories came against Evan Dunham and Matt Wiman. They were wins against very tough and durable fighters, and the victories propelled him to the biggest fight of his career.Grant takes on Gray Maynard this Saturday at UFC 160, and the winner will face Benson Henderson for the lightweight champion 2 days

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UFC Champion Renan Barao Injured and out of UFC 161 Main Event

Bleacherreport.com  -  UFC 161 is currently without a main event after interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao suffered a foot injury in training that will force him out of his scheduled bout against top contender Eddie Wineland. The news of Barao's injury first surfaced on Saturday during UFC on FX 8, which took place in the champion's native country of Brazil. At the time, UFC officials were hesitant to count Barao 2 days

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Pros and Cons of Wednesday Night UFC Events on Fox Sports

Bleacherreport.com  -  Fox Sports 1 will debut on August 17, and the UFC will be a big part of its kickoff.After the Saturday launch, UFC on Fox Sports 1 events will move to Wednesday. Two events have already been announced for August 28 and September 4 in Indianapolis and Brasila, Brazil, respectively.This won't be the first time the UFC has put on midweek events, but it will be a departure from what we have grown acc 2 days

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