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I hope he is eventually able to get back to the UFC.



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Patrick 'The Predator' Cote released by the UFC

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Former number one middleweight contender, Patrick Cote, has been released from the UFC following his unanimous decision loss to Tom Lawlor at UFC 121 on Oct. 23 in Anaheim, California.

"The Predator" dropped the unfortunate news via his official Twitter account earlier today.

Cote made his first appearance inside the cage after nearly 20 months on the sidelines to tangle with Alan Belcher at UFC 113 from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, back on May 1.

It did not end well.

The Canadian was submitted by "The Talent" after a controversial piledriver left him stiffer than a frozen mukluk. It was Cote's first bout since shredding his knee while inside the Octagon opposite reigning division champion Anderson Silva at UFC 90 way back in October 2008.

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The "Spider" bout resulted in a technical knockout loss for the eight-year veteran, which he feels may have gone his way if the freak accident never happened.

Cote underwent major ACL knee surgery following his loss to Silva and then again in late summer 2009 to repair a damaged MCL (in the same knee).

The 185-pound class continued to see an influx of talented competitors in his absence, making his road back to the summit a long and difficult one. His loss to Lawlor marked his third straight inside the Octagon and the UFC had decided they'd seen enough.

The good news is there are still plenty of options for him to compete in promotions outside of Las Vegas and with his name recognition, don't be surprised to see him back in the cage sooner rather than later.

Strikeforce? MFC? Bellator?

Let's hear your take on this latest release.

 

No, he got submitted pretty quickly. Not ****ed up.

 

This news stinks. I have enjoyed the WEC events. It stinks that they only have two events left.



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Winners of Henderson vs. Pettis, Edgar vs. Maynard to merge UFC, WEC titles
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 28, 2010 at 1:40 pm ET


A showdown between WEC and UFC champions is on the horizon.

The winner of an upcoming WEC title fight between champion Ben Henderson (12-1 MMA, 5-0 WEC) and challenger Anthony Pettis (11-1 MMA, 4-1 WEC) will meet the winner of an upcoming UFC title fight between champion Frankie Edgar (13-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) and challenger Gray Maynard (10-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC).

The news was shared today by UFC president Dana White on the heels of an announcement that the UFC is folding the WEC into its promotion in January 2011, though he did not provide a timeline for the meeting between the two promotions' lightweight champions.

Henderson vs. Pettis is set to take place at WEC 53, which takes place at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz., while Edgar vs. Maynard is set for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Until today's merger announcement, the WEC lightweight division was the only class which overlapped with UFC's lightweight division. That, of course, led to airy speculation on potential matchups between the promotion's champions, though both UFC and WEC officials repeatedly downplayed the possibility.

WEC 52, which takes place Nov. 11, and WEC 53 are the final events scheduled for the WEC.

For the latest on WEC 52, WEC 53 and UFC 125 stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).

 

Why does it stink? A bigger and better UFC, all WEC fighters are retained under their current contracts. I think this is a great thing for MMA fans

 

Same thing fart face

 

The WEC events were generally free. UFC events generally aren't. I prefer free MMA.

 

Well yea, who doesnt. Also though, you might consider that the bigger it gets they might be able to offer it at a cheaper price or offer more free events

 

they will continue to put free fights on spike and versus... i think this is awesome news... and dana said they will be adding a 125 division in the future as well... great news for fight fans and fighters...

 

I don't mind it.

 

I think this will be a great fight. Hopefully both guys can stay healthy for the fight.



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Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones official for UFC 126 on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 29, 2010 at 5:30 pm ET

The much-discussed light heavyweight contest between top prospects Ryan Bader (12-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and Jon Jones (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is finally official.

UFC brass recently confirmed on this week's edition of "The Ultimate Insider" that Jones and Bader will meet on the main card of the previously unannounced UFC 126 event.

While the highly anticipated and previously reported main event of Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort was not confirmed, the promotion did confirm that UFC 126 takes place Feb. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) previously reported the event and the matchup.

There was some concern the matchup between the two fast-rising stars had dissolved following UFC president Dana White's proclamation at the UFC Fan Expo London 2010 that the bout was "in jeopardy."

Jones took to the stage the following day to quiet the concern.

"I've been really busy, so I haven't gotten a chance to sign my contract yet, but I think that fight will be set for Feb. 5," Jones said at the expo.

"Bones" finally found that time.

Bader recently earned a high-profile decision win over longtime veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at this past-month's UFC 119 event. The win was Bader's fifth-straight in the octagon and 12-straight victory overall since turning pro.

Winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 8," Bader also holds octagon victories over Keith Jardine, Eric Schafer, Carmelo Marrero and Vinny Magalhaes,

Meanwhile, Jones fought most recently in August, when he needed just 1 minute and 52 seconds to dispatch of longtime veteran Vladimir Matyushenko. The victory was Jones' second-straight win since suffering his lone career loss in a disqualification result against Matt Hamill.

For more on UFC 126, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

(Pictured: Ryan Bader)

 

Very interesting fight. Both fighters have been rolling through opponents.

 

I think a fight between Melendez and Alvarez would be awesome.




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As callouts continue, Scott Coker "not opposed" to Strikeforce vs. Bellator superfights

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Oct 30, 2010 at 4:35 pm ET

Maybe there's something to these Bellator vs. Strikeforce superfights, after all.

While Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney has openly lobbied for a matchup between his company's lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez, and Strikeforce's 155-pound kingpin Gilbert Melendez, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has yet to commit to a potential superfight.

But with Rebney now publicly pushing for his champions Hector Lombard and Ben Askren to face their Strikeforce counterparts – Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Nick Diaz, respectively – Coker says it's time for the Bellator CEO to get serious if he's ready to deal.

"It's something that Bjorn has chosen to take up publicly and come after us," Coker told HDNet in this week's new edition of "Inside MMA." "Really, if he wants to put something together, he should call me direct."

It was Melendez who first called for the contest while a guest on "Inside MMA" earlier this year. Rebney quickly replied via press release and openly welcomed the fight.

But Coker says after a brief initial discussion with Rebney regarding the fight, the two have yet to talk again. With a number of obstacles remaining – who would host the fight, where would it be broadcast, what impact would it have on the titles, etc. – Coker says things simply can't be worked out through addresses to the media.

"We talked like three or four months ago," Coker said. "Gilbert was hurt at the time, but Gilbert is going to be scheduled most likely to go to Japan. Timing will be an issue.

"There's a lot of business issues that people would not normally think about. I don't blame [Rebney] because who is Eddie going to fight in Bellator now? Eddie beat Roger Huerta, and if you look at their roster, I'm not sure who he fights."

In May, Coker told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he was open to putting his champion up against the belt holder for any mixed martial arts promotion. Citing current and past co-promotion arrangements with DREAM, M-1 Global and the now-defunct EliteXC, Coker said he was willing to deal.

But with pressure growing from Bellator's side, and many MMA pundits openly lobbying for the organizations to work together, Coker says Rebney knows where to find him – and it's not on the receiving end of a press release.

"You know what, we're not opposed to the fight, but the circumstances and the timing have to be right," Coker said. "But like I said, if Bjorn wants to do a business deal, he should call me directly."

(Pictured: Scott Coker)

 

This could be a good fight. I think Fitch is too much for Ellenberger though.




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Jon Fitch vs. Jake Ellenberger targeted for UFC 126 in February
by Steven Marrocco on Nov 01, 2010 at 2:40 pm ET


A welterweight matchup between perennial contender Jon Fitch (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC) and Jake Ellenberger (23-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is on tap for UFC 126's pay-per-view card.

Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that at least one fighter has agreed to the fight and that bout agreements are in the process of being finalized.

UFC 126 takes place Feb. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and is expected to feature a middleweight title fight between reigning champion Anderson Silva and challenger Vitor Belfort.

The event takes place on Super Bowl weekend and airs on pay-per-view.

It's been a long road back to title contention for the American Kickboxing Academy's Fitch. In his most recent appearance, he took on former contender Thiago Alves at UFC 117 and earned a solid unanimous decision. Prior to the bout, UFC president Dana White said the fight would determine the next welterweight contender. But the executive hedged on that promise earlier this month by announcing recent octagon import Jake Shields would get the next crack at the 170-pound belt if he were victorious over Martin Kampmann at this past Saturday's UFC 121.

Shields eked out a decision, and Fitch again must hold his spot in line.

For Ellenberger, it's a chance to climb several steps on the welterweight ladder. The Nebraskan most recently took home an impressive victory at UFC on Versus 2, when his ground and pound skills forced a third-round doctor's stoppage against John Howard. It was his second consecutive win after a second-round TKO over Mike Pyle at UFC 109.

Fitch, meanwhile, has not lost since August 2008, when he fell short in a bid to take Georges St-Pierre's title at UFC 87. It was his sole setback inside the octagon; he is one of the UFC's most winningest competitors with 13 victories to his credit.

Josh Koscheck, Fitch's AKA teammate, will meet St-Pierre on Dec. 11 at UFC 124. In an earlier interview with MMAjunkie.com, Fitch said he won't vie for the welterweight belt if Koscheck is victorious and may instead move up to the middleweight division.

"GSP is first on my list," he said. "But by the time I win the belt at 170, there will be one or two fights left because I will have fought everybody else, and I'll want to move up. That's just where my career will progress.

"Just like the other guys who want to fight the best in the world, I'm the same way. It's always been my intention to clear out 170 and move up. It's just one guy left, and I've been chasing him since the last loss, and I'll continue to chase him until I beat him and get the welterweight title and move up."

For now, though, Fitch has one tough obstacle to clear.

The latest UFC 126 card now includes:

* Champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort (for middleweight title)*
* Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin*
* Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones*
* Jake Ellenberger vs. Jon Fitch*
* Evan Dunham vs. Kenny Florian*

* - Not officially announced

For more on UFC 126, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

(Pictured: Jon Fitch)

 

Fitch... the day can't come too soon that he retires...

 

I think this could be a good fight.




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Pat Barry vs. Joey Beltran set for UFC Fight Night 23 "Troops" show
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Nov 04, 2010 at 5:15 pm ET

Heavyweights Pat Barry (5-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) and Joey Beltran (12-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will meet at the UFC's second "Fight for the Troops" event.

Barry confirmed the impending matchup with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) after Tweeting that it'll be part of the main card.

"UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" is expected to be held Jan. 22 in conjunction with Fort Hood in Texas. Several fights are now booked for the card, which could air on Spike TV.

However, officials said the booking and announcement process is slow one because of "security concerns" that come with working with the military.

The bout is Barry's first fight since he took on his idol, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, at UFC 115. Although he dropped Filipovic early in the fight, he also broke his hand in the process and later injured his foot on a kick. That set in motion a late-fight surge from Filipovic, a former PRIDE champion, and a rear-naked choke that forced him to submit in the third round.

The injury put Barry on the bench for several months, though he healed up by summer's end and took residence with then-heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar's camp as the former champ prepared to defend his title at UFC 121 against Cain Velasquez.

Barry told MMAjunkie.com that he hasn't decided where he'll center his camp for Jan. 22's fight.

Beltran returns to action after a grueling encounter with "The Ultimate Fighter 10" veteran Matt Mitrione at UFC 119. He took a lot of punches during the three-round bout but stubbornly refused to quit and several times returned the favor in frenzied exchanges with the former NFL player. Still, judges declared him short on points and awarded a unanimous decision to Mitrione.

The loss snapped a two-fight win streak for "The Mexicutioner," who stopped Rolles Gracie in his UFC 109 debut and followed with a decision victory over Tim Hague at UFC 113.

For more on "UFC Fight Night 23: UFC Fight for the Troops 2" event, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

(Pictured: Pat Barry)

 

I think this has the potential to be a great fight.



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UFC 125: Marcus Davis vs Jeremy Stephens booked for Jan. 1 in Las Vegas

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Marcus Davis will indeed be making his lightweight debut when he meets Jeremy Stephens at the upcoming UFC 125: "Resolution" event on Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sherdog.com was able to confirm the pending contest earlier today.

Davis was on a hot streak with the UFC after his win over Chris Lytle back in January 2009, running his record to 8-1 inside the Octagon. Dan Hardy however rained on Davis' parade with a split decision victory at UFC 99.

"The Irish Hand Grenade" looked to rebound from that loss, but couldn't escape the knees of Ben Saunders and was stopped later that year. After a TKO win over Jonathan Goulet, Davis submitted to a guillotine choke courtesy of Nate Diaz, putting the former TUF 2 contestant at 1-3 in his last four bouts.

Will "Lil' Heathen" put a damper on Davis' lightweight debut?

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Stephens got off to a rocky start with the UFC when veteran Din Thomas submitted him in his debut. He would bounce back however with a decision victory over Diego Saraiva. He then earned a TKO win over Cole Miller but struggled in his next three bouts going 1-2.

The Victory MMA product would rebound with a TKO win over Justin Buchholz and earn a split decision nod over Sam Stout. Stephens recently lost to Melvin Guillard at UFC 119 by split decision.

In the main event of "Resolution," UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar will not only look to retain his belt, but he'll also be looking for revenge as he battles the only man to hand him a loss in his professional career, Gray Maynard.

Another title will be on the line as newly crowned UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo looks to keep his gold and his pound-for-pound status in check when he battles Josh Grispi. Japanese sensation and former Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi looks to build off his recent knockout win over Tyson Griffin when he meets former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Clay Guida.

For the current UFC 125 fight card and rumors click here.

 

This is the second to last WEC event. Be sure to check it out.



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WEC 52 weigh in results LIVE from Las Vegas for 'Faber vs Mizugaki'

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The official weigh-in event for WEC 52: "Faber vs. Mizugaki" has come to a close from the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Undercard fighter Zack Micklewright was the only competitor on the eleven-fight card to miss weight. He came in at 158 pounds for his lightweight battle against Dustin Poirier. He has been given one hour to try and cut the excess baggage. Each of the other twenty-one fighters set for action tomorrow night (Nov. 11) hit their respective marks without incident.

WEC 52: "Faber vs. Mizugaki" will feature former featherweight champion Urijah Faber making his 135-pound debut against one of the division's toughest in Japanese striking sensation Takeya Mizugaki.

Late replacement and former bantamweight title contender Joseph Benavidez will be featured in the co main event, battling grappling ace Wagnney Fabiano.

Check out the complete WEC 52 weigh in results and video feed after the jump:

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Main event:

135 lbs.: Urijah Faber (136) vs. Takeya Mizugaki (136)

Main card (Televised):

135 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez (136) vs. Wagnney Fabiano (136)
145 lbs.: Francisco Rivera (146) vs. Erik Koch (146)
145 lbs.: Chad Mendes (145.5) vs. Javier Vazquez (146)
135 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson (135) vs. Damacio Page (136)

Under card (May not be broadcast):

155 lbs.: Zack Micklewright (158)* vs. Dustin Poirier (155)
135 lbs.: Clint Godfrey (136) vs. Michael McDonald (135)
145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier (145) vs. Cub Swanson (145)
145 lbs.: Raphael Assuncao (146) vs. L.C. Davis (146)
155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani (156) vs. Edward Faaloloto (154)
145 lbs.: Yves Jabouin (145) vs. Brandon Visher (145)

*Micklewright will have 1 hour to cut the extra 2 lbs.



Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of WEC 52 beginning with the Versus telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 11. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.

It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight WEC 52 coverage you can handle.

 

Faber's return to dominance begins tonight. It will be intersesting to see him at 135. Is he still planning on moving up to 155 in his next fight?

 

Should catch the main events of each of these events (WEC/UFC). Neither have a great card.