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UFC 146 Blog: Stefan Struve Was Mark Hunt Fan Growing Up

  • May 16, 2012 04:00 pm
  • Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
    Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

    I started my camp about eight weeks ago, and it's a great feeling to know we're almost done and ready to fight. The hard training is pretty much finished, and I'm now just focused on staying in one piece and not coming down with any injuries or illness before the fight. So, although I'm still working very hard in camp, I'm also being very careful.

    You always have good and bad days in training, but I wouldn't swap my job for the world. Believe me, I'm not the kind of guy that can happily sit behind a desk and work a nine-to-five. This is what I do and I enjoy every moment of it, even the training sessions that drag on and destroy your body. When you get to this point – a week or two from the fight – you can really feel the benefit of all that hard work, and it's great to feel in shape and physically fit.

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MMA Roundtable: Zombie Hunting, Grand Prix Importance, More

  • May 16, 2012 10:01 am
  • Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE

    The "Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung is the talk of the MMA world on Wednesday morning. Pound-for-pound, he might be the most exciting fighter alive. He certainly has a legitimate argument for it, as he's yet to have even a remotely uninteresting match while competing under the Zuffa banner.

    Even if there's someone you would personally place ahead of him on this mythical list, Jung is all we can ask for in a fighter. He is fearless, aggressive and constantly searching for a finish, yet he is also continually adding technical refinements to his game that allow him to succeed against an increasing level of competition. But is he ready for a featherweight championship opportunity? To tackle that question and several others in the news, I invited colleague Dave Doyle for this week's edition of The MMA Roundtable.

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Chat Wrap: UFC on FUEL 3 Results, Strikeforce Weekend Preview

  • May 16, 2012 10:06 am
  • Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE

    It wasn't one of the UFC's bigger fights of the year, but it was certainly one of the best. Last night's UFC on FUEL 3 at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia delivered. Much to my surprise (and I'm sure I'm not alone) Can Sung Jung has emerged as a legitimate featherweight contender and did so by dispatching Dustin Poirier in a highly-entertaining affair.

    Join me at 1 p.m. ET as we break down all of last night's action. We'll talk about ESPN boxing reporter Dan Rafael being in attendance at last night's event, Dana White's illness that forced him to not attend the event, where Amir Sadollah is really headed and more. We'll also look ahead to this weekend's final of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier. And if you want, we can talk about this Braulio Estima-Nick Diaz nonsense (including what the judge really said about his lawsuit against the NSAC), but am I wrong in thinking everyone is tired of that at this point?

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Morning Report: Braulio Estima Fires Back at Cesar Gracie, Poirier Succumbs to Zombie Apocalypse

  • May 16, 2012 08:00 am
  • Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE

    Two notable things happened in MMA yesterday.

    1.) Chan Sung Jung invoked the wrath of the zombie apocalypse to choke out Dustin Poirier and earn himself an apparent title shot against Jose Aldo. (Or Erik Koch, if you're into that kind of thing.)

    2.) Braulio Estima finally said enough is enough and responded to Cesar Gracie's statement with his own figurative middle finger, declaring that, when it comes down to it, both he and Nick Diaz are professionals, and to absolve Diaz of the blame "for whatever reason" is inexcusable.

    Now, whether or not one of those things matters more to you than the other probably depends on where you fall in the 209 spectrum. But regardless, both of their notability is self-explanatory. So since this is my column and I can jump around wherever I'd like, I'll briefly start with topic No. 2, because it's pretty cut and dry.

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Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens Fight Video Highlights

Korean Zombie vs. Dustin Poirier Fight Video Highlights

UFC on FUEL 3 in Tweets: Pros React to Korean Zombie vs. Dustin Poirier

  • May 15, 2012 11:55 pm
  • Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE

    It seemed like just another muggy Virginia night until Dustin Poirier learned one unfortunate, but very violent truth -- the zombie apocalypse leaves no survivors.

    Poirier was nearly dismantled limb-from-limb by "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung before tapping to a fourth-round D'arce choke in the unbelievable main event of UFC on FUEL 3. By all accounts, the back-and-forth brawl easily eclipsed the early candidates for ‘Fight of the Year,' and afterwards Jung took the opportunity to call out reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo for what would likely become the first blockbuster UFC fight at 145-pounds.

    Of course, while the "Zombie" was busy setting his next appointment, a surge of professional fighters flocked to Twitter to rave about the insanity they had just witnessed.

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Chan Sung Jung Cashes In with Double Bonus at UFC on FUEL 3

  • May 15, 2012 11:24 pm
  • Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE

    Chan Sung Jung is the UFC's human highlight reel.

    In 2011, the "Korean Zombie" authored two of MMA's most memorable moments, producing the first Twister submission win in UFC history, and later scoring a 7-second knockout. In his first fight of 2012, he once again put on a show, this time on UFC on FUEL 3. Jung didn't just upset favorite Dustin Poirier in the main event, he also made a nice payday, earning two bonus awards for his brilliant winning performance.

    Jung captured the Submission of the Night for his fourth-round D'arce choke victory, and he and Poirier earned Fight of the Night for their battle.

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UFC on FUEL TV 3 Results: Chan Sung Jung Wins Thriller Over Dustin Poirier

  • May 15, 2012 11:17 pm
  • Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE

    Featherweight Chan Sung Jung has long been one of mixed martial arts' most popular fighters. Win or lose, "The Korean Zombie" has always provided fans with bang for their bucks.

    But now he's no longer just an exciting name on the card. Now he's a legitimate title contender.

    Jung scored the biggest victory of his career on Tuesday night, finishing young hotshot Dustin Poirier in a tremendous main event to UFC on Fuel TV 3. Jung used a D'Arce choke to win the bout at 1:07 of the fourth round.

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UFC on FUEL TV 3 Post-Fight Press Conference

  • May 15, 2012 02:03 pm
  • Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE

    The UFC on FUEL TV 3 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we have the live video below at MMAFighting.com.

    The winners of the Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the media after their fights.

    The post-fight press conference takes place about half an hour after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 11:30 p.m. Eastern. The video is below.

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UFC on Fuel TV 3 Results: Amir Sadollah Defeats Jorge Lopez

UFC on FUEL 3 Live Blog: Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier

  • May 15, 2012 10:29 pm
  • Chan Sung Jung will face Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC on FUEL 3 on Tuesday at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. (Esther Lin, MMA Fighting)
    Chan Sung Jung will face Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC on FUEL 3 on Tuesday at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. (Esther Lin, MMA Fighting)

    This is the UFC on FUEL 3 live blog for Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier, a featherweight bout on Tuesday night's UFC event from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.

    Jung, who has won his past two fights, will fight Poirier, who has won his past five fights, in the main event.

    Check out the live blog below.

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UFC on FUEL 3 Live Blog: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez

  • May 15, 2012 10:02 pm
  • Amir Sadollah will face Jorge Lopez on the main card of UFC on FUEL 3 on Tuesday night at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. (Esther Lin, MMA Fighting)
    Amir Sadollah will face Jorge Lopez on the main card of UFC on FUEL 3 on Tuesday night at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. (Esther Lin, MMA Fighting)

    This is the UFC on FUEL 3 live blog for Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez, a welterweight bout on Tuesday night's UFC event from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.

    Sadollah, who has won two of his last three fights, will fight Lopez, who lost in his UFC debut this past September, on the main card.

    Check out the live blog below.

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UFC on Fuel TV 3 Results: Donald Cerrone Rebounds With Win Over Jeremy Stephens

  • May 15, 2012 10:01 pm
  • Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE
    Rafael Suanes, US PRESSWIRE

    What's a cowboy to do when he gets knocked off his horse? Why, get up, get back on, and start riding again, of course.

    Lightweight "Cowboy" Donald Cerrone lost his last fight to Nate Diaz, putting a halt to his six-fight win streak. But Cerrone responded to the loss in fine form on Tuesday night, controlling the action from bell to bell in his UFC on Fuel TV 3 victory over Jeremy Stephens. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 for the unanimous decision.

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