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UFC Welterweight Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger is on a mission headed into this weekend’s UFC on FX 5 bout with former opponent Jay Hieron. Not too long ago, Ellenberger was shooting towards a title shot with rapid momentum, on an impressive winning streak using his knockout power. It appeared no one could stop him, until a June bout with Martin Kampmann left some questions still to be answered about Ellenberger’s game. This Friday from Minneapolis, MN, Ellenberger will look to rebound

In this interview courtesy of our friends at MMA H.E.A.T., Karyn Bryant interviews UFC Light Heavyweight Glover Texeira about a multitude of topics in today’s MMA. Texeira stated that he obviously wanted to fight Rampage Jackson at UFC 153 in Rio in his home country, but that he thinks his replacement fight with Fabio Maldanado will be exciting nonetheless. He believes that he has more tools than Maldanado. Speaking from his home gym at Black House in California, Texeira discusses fighting fellow Brazilian

(Jon Jones and Gina Carano: Just two of the exciting plaintiffs booked for this installment of “UFC Sues People.”) By Jim…

Recently Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier has found himself in the news a lot due to his November 3rd fight rapidly approaching, with no opponent named. After Frank Mir endured a knee injury that forced him to withdraw, it was reported last weekend that Matt Mitrione as offered the bout with Cormier but turned down the UFC’s offer to go to Strikeforce. Cormier, however, had his own opponent in mind, and took to Twitter to call for this fight:

.@danawhite offer the fight to

When Rampage Jackson was ruled out of his UFC 153 bout with Glover Texeira due to injury, it appeared the matter was settled when Fabio Maldanado stepped up to take the fight. News has arisen today that former Light Heavyweight champion Rashad Evans was offered the fight, but ultimately declined it. Evans was initially critical of Jon Jones for his decision to turn down a replacement fight with Chael Sonnen at UFC 151, but today took to Twitter to explain his reasoning behind not fighting Texeira:

I will

The 24-year-old giant already has his sights set on his next target.

In a series of interviews with the main winners from last night’s UFC on Fuel TV 5 winners Stefan Struve, Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy, and Brad Pickett, the fighters detail their convincing wins last night. Struve is obviously very emotional after taking out Stipe Miocic with a second round KO. He explains that he is headed back to the Netherlands to be with his father, who is battling a serious illness. All the best to Struve and his family.
Dan Hardy speaks out against his decisive victory over Amir Sadollah

Some exciting news comes today as perennial UFC Lightweight fan favorite Clay Guida has announced he will be cutting 10 lbs. to fight in the Featherweight division. “The Carpenter” has always been known for his past-paced, never-quit style, and should provide a great amount of excitement to a division that is quickly getting stronger. Guida had the following to say this morning, cortesy of VFDSports.com:
“The Carpenter is going to explore a new job site at the 145 pound division in the new year. I plan on

Famed MMA trainer Greg Jackson spoke up today about his prized fighter Jon Jones’ injured right arm from a Vitor Belfort armbar last Saturday. Previously thought to be facing potential nerve damage in the arm, it appears that Jones is surprisingly healthy considering the circumstances:
“It didn’t dislocate or anything. I’m sure it’s just strained, and maybe a bursa sac or two went out, but I don’t think it’s going to be anything major.” – via Sherdog.com
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