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Teixeira: “I’m getting that belt.”

source | MMAJunkie.com “There was no way I was going to be the betting favorite,” Teixeira, a 4-1 underdog, told MMAjunkie. “In my own head, and that of my trainer’s, I am the favorite. But it’s no surprise that I’m not in the eyes of the fans.” “We arrived at …

UFC 172: Results, OTN Bonus’

UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira Date: April 26, 2014 Venue: Baltimore Arena (Baltimore, Maryland) Main Card (Live on PPV, 10:00 PM ET) Jon Jones def. Glover Teixeira via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) Anthony Johnson def. Phil Davis via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Luke Rockhold def.Tim Boetsch via Submission (Kimura, Round …

Winner of Hendo/Cormier gets title

source | MMAFighting.com If all goes according to plan, the next two UFC light heavyweight championship fights after the Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira bout are in place. Alexander Gustafsson, of course, is expected to face the winner of the UFC 172 main event. After Gustafsson, according to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel …

2013 World MMA Awards: WINNERS!

2013 World MMA Awards: WINNERS! Venue: Venetian and Palazzo Resort, Hotel & Casinos Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Lifetime Achievement Award Royce Gracie* Charles “Mask” Lewis Fighter of the Year Chris Weidman* Vitor Belfort Urijah Faber Demetrious Johnson Cain Velasquez Female Fighter of the Year Ronda Ronda* Joanne Calderwood Alexis Davis …