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Cub Swanson: “He wants us to finish.””

by Kelsey Mowatt | source: fcfighter.com “I’ve been here over three years and he’s (Jackson) never ever told me to cruise it,” said Swanson, who is coming off back-to-back, second round stoppage wins over George Roop and Ross Pearson. “He’s never said to try and last. It’s always been about finishing fights, …

UFC 152: Belfort vs Jones

Main Event: Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort for UFC light heavyweight championship Main Card (PPV): Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson  flyweight championship Michael Bisping vs. Brian Stann Matt Hamill vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Charles Oliveira vs. Cub Swanson Preliminary Bouts(FX): Vinny Magalhaes vs. Igor Pokrajac Evan Dunham vs. T.J. Grant Sean …

Bisping: “I was 15-1 at 205 pounds”

by Brian Hemminger | source: mmamania.com In a live chat with fans via Yahoo! Sports and MMA Weekly this past week, “The Count” was asked about a potential return to 205 pounds and he had a very interesting response: “One hundred percent. I think about it every time I want to eat pizza and can’t. But …

Jon Jones: “Glad you guys are opening up your eyes”

Source | Twitter Twitter continues to provide insight from Jon Jones on the current events involving UFC 151.  This time he motions toward Hendo being at fault for the cancellation of UFC 151 Jon Bones Jones ‏@JonnyBones “Youngest world Champion in UFC history, Fighting toward Greatness, Glorifying Christ, Breaking down walls, Living …

Belfort: “I’ve been around”

by Dave Doyle | source: mmafighting.com “I have a lot of respect for Jon Jones,” said Belfort. “I’m very grateful for opportunity. Stepping into this fight, its old lion vs. young lion, so it’s pretty cool.” Belfort, who earned his nickname “The Phenom” after blitzing the competition at age 19 in the …