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January 2014

Overeem leaves Blackzilians, training Thailand

source | MMAMania.com While Glenn still serves as Alistair’s manager, the former K-1 kickboxing champion is no longer a Blackzilian, for now. Robinson broke down the situation during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour: “No, Alistair doesn’t train with us, he trains in Thailand. He’s welcome back, but he’s decided …

Chris Leben retires from MMA

source | Bloodyelbow.com To many fans it was a long time coming. Nine year UFC veteran and Ultimate Fighter Season 1 competitor Chris Leben announced his retirement from MMA on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday. Leben ended his 33 fight career with 22 wins, 11 losses.  read the article…

UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber

UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber Date:February 1, 2014 Venue: Prudential Center MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET) Renan Barao vs. Urijah Faber Jose Aldo vs. Ricardo Lamas Frank Mir vs. Alistair Overeem Ali Bagautinov vs. John Lineker Abel Trujillo vs. Jamie Varner PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET) John Makdessi vs. Alan Patrick Chris Cariaso vs. Danny Martinez Nick Catone vs. Tom Watson Al …

UFC Fight Night 35: Results

  Main Card (Live on Fox Sports 1, 7:00 PM) Luke Rockhold defeated Constantinos Philippou by KO (Body Kick, Round 1, 2:31) Brad Tavares defeated Lorenz Larkin by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) T.J. Dillashaw defeated Mike Easton by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Yoel Romero defeated Derek Brunson by TKO (Ref …

Rich Franklin talks fighter pay

transcription by MMAMania.com… “Everybody is put on their own schedule. How UFC negotiates with me is different than how they negotiate with somebody else. From a business standpoint, I get it. The UFC is not in the business of just giving away money. It’s your job to negotiate that money. …