Tag Archives: UFC on Versus

Donald Cerrone Steps in to Face Paul Taylor

June 28, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Just days after it was announced that John Makdessi was forced to withdraw from his UFC on Versus 5 bout with Paul Taylor, UFC officials today announced a replacement. The WEC veteran Donald Cerrone will step in and face the British fighter on august 14th.

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Matt Mitrione Continues his Rise in the UFC

June 26, 2011   Thomas Volkert (Staff Writer)   No comments
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Some might be a tad bit crazy to stand in front of a fighter that is 6′-6″ and 261 pounds and swing leather. Then again, most people aren’t Matt Mitrione. The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 alum floored Christian Morecraft with a 1-2 combination and walked away as the ref jumped in, signaling the end of the fight at 4:28 of the 2nd round of their UFC Live fight.

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Results: UFC Live Kongo vs. Barry Emerges from the Cloud of Mystery

June 26, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Just a day before what was supposed to be UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story one of the oddest events in MMA occurred as Nate Marquardt was not medically cleared to fight and subsequently released from the UFC. Emerging victoriously from the shadows of the Marquardt situation, the newly titled UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry; brought down the house.

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Michael Johnson impresses at UFC Live in win over Faaloloto

June 26, 2011   Thomas Volkert (Staff Writer)   No comments
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Michael Johnson stepped into the Octagon on Sunday and showed a much improved fighter from his time on The Ultimate Fighter, taking out Edward Faaloloto in their Facebook Preliminary fight.

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Joe Stevenson loses Fourth Straight against Javier Vazquez

June 26, 2011   Joshua Wood (Editor in Chief)   No comments
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Riding a disappointing three fight losing streak and making his featherweight debut, Joe Stevenson needed a win against Javier Vazquez. Walking into the Octagon and standing across from his opponent, Stevenson looked focused, angry and ready to get back into the win column.

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Matt Mitrione Looks to Continue his Accent up the Heavyweight Ladder

June 26, 2011   Jeremy Self (Contributor)   No comments
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When the Octagon door closes on Matt Mitrione at UFC Live on Versus this Sunday, the Springfield, Illinois native will face his first true test as a professional fighter in 7-1 prospect Christian Morecraft. Wins against fighters such as Tim Hague and Joey Beltran provide great tune ups in the UFC’s ever improving heavyweight division, but the former Boilermaker will need more than victories over mid-tier gatekeepers if he is to make his mark as a fighter worthy of main card status. In contrast to his first four conquests, a win over a solid prospect such as Morecraft could put Mitrione within legitimate striking distance of a title shot.

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