One FC winner Bibiano Fernandes: Dae Hwan Kim is dangerous, but "not a gifted man"

Bibiano Fernandes puts his One FC bantamweight title at stake for the 2nd time Friday, Dec. 5, against undefeated Dae Hwan Kim. Seven years older compared to South Korean prospect, the Brazilian grappler anticipates anything at Philippines’ One FC 23.

“he is a dangerous child, and considering him a dangerous man is great for me personally because I am literally anticipating anything in the fight,” Fernandes told MMAFighting.com. “I never anticipate a simple fight. The dangerous kid’s dangerous. The dangerous kid has some great leg kicks and is volatile.

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One FC winner Bibiano Fernandes: Dae Hwan Kim is dangerous, but "not a gifted man"

Bellator 131 shows Scott Coker"s back-to-the-future vision for MMA in 2015

SAN DIEGO – The fans at the Valley View Casino Center on Saturday night apparently forgot that they were supposed to hate the Tito Ortiz vs. Stephan Bonnar fight.

While commenters on Twitter went out of the way to one-up one another in trash-talking the main event of Bellator 131 – and they may have had a point with Bonnar’s performance – in Southern California, the assembled had a party, turning the clock back to the days when their corner of the world reigned supreme.

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Bellator 131 shows Scott Coker"s back-to-the-future vision for MMA in 2015

UFC 180 results: Kelvin Gastelum submits Jake Ellenberger in the first round

In the co-main event of UFC 180, the rising Kelvin Gastelum had the best performance of his career, submitting top contender Jake Ellenberger in the first round.

The two opened being very cautious of the other, Gastelum the southpaw and Ellenberger staying orthodox. Gastelum would pump the jab early, landing with some effect, but Ellenberger was also able to score with hard right-hand counters. Gastelum eventually timed a double and put Ellenberger on the mat, a few feet away from the cage. Ellenberger would work from open guard. Ellenberger was able to stand without much damage, but ate a left hand once he stood. Gastelum pressed Ellenberger into the fence, yet it was Ellenberger who reversed him.

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UFC 180 results: Kelvin Gastelum submits Jake Ellenberger in the first round

"The Korean Zombie" finds silver lining in setting career on hold for military service

Word got out last week that Chan Sung Jung, a.k.a “The Korean Zombie,” would be sidelined for a couple of years from MMA to meet his compulsory military service demanded of South Korean male citizens.

The 13-4 combatant last competed in Aug. 2013 when he lost via fourth-round TKO to UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo. MMAFighting.com lately discussed to the 27-year old, who began his service on Monday, via email relating to this news:

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"The Korean Zombie" finds silver lining in setting career on hold for military service

Chan Sung Jung to be sidelined two years to fulfill South Korean military service requirement

Chan Sung Jung, the UFC featherweight fan-favorite affectionately nicknamed “The Korean Zombie,” is expected to be sidelined from mixed martial arts for the next two years to fulfill his mandatory military service required of South Korean male citizens, Jung’s manager Brian Rhee revealed to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani.

“He feels bad for his fans and thankful to the UFC, Dana and the Ferttitas for letting him be a professional fighter,” Rhee said. “He’s going to rehab, train and comeback stronger than ever after the end of the 2 years!”

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Chan Sung Jung to be sidelined two years to fulfill South Korean military service requirement

UFC plans introduction card in South Korea for 2015

With yearly events in Japan and an increasing presence in Macau, Pacific Rim growth is becoming a priority for the UFC.

Next year, add South Korea to the list.

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UFC plans introduction card in South Korea for 2015

After five-year hiatus, Hong Man Choi interested in restarting MMA profession

Hong Man Choi’s return to MMA might happen to be delayed lately, but the seven-foot-two South Korean is still contemplating fighting again.

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After five-year hiatus, Hong Man Choi interested in restarting MMA profession