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Rani Yahya vs. Johnny Bedford rematch added to UFC Fight Night in San Antonio

April 21, 2014April 21, 2014 by Kelvin Hunt

UFC officials have announced a bout for the upcoming UFC Fight Night event that’s set for June 28 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Rani Yahya and Johnny Bedford will meet in a rematch of their bout from UFC Fight Night 39 last week. The original bout ended in a no contest after the referee called a stop to the bout just 39 seconds into the fight after an accidental clash of heads.

Delving Deep: UFC Fight Night 39

April 10, 2014 by Ashley Christie

First things first – what are we calling this thing? UFC Fight Night 39? UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson? UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi? I’ve even seen just UFC Abu Dhabi. As you can see from the title, I’ve gone with the numerical approach. Numbers are logical and chronological. Things tend to get squirly … Read more

UFC on Fuel TV 8 results: Rani Yahya outgrapples Mizuto Hirota, earns unanimous decision victory

March 2, 2013March 2, 2013 by Denny Hodge

Rani Yahya showed off his world class grappling skills as he threatened Mizuto Hirota during the entire bout on the canvas on his way to a unanimous decision victory with scores of 29-28 across the board.

ProMMAnow.com UFC on Fuel TV 8 staff picks

March 1, 2013March 1, 2013 by Pro MMA Now Staff

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its return to Japan this weekend with a stacked card on “free” television. “UFC on Fuel TV 8” takes place Saturday, March 2, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. There’s a long history of amazing MMA and combat sporting events in Saitama, and there’s something special about seeing the UFC holding events there and helping to revive the mixed martial arts scene in Japan.

Rani Yahya UFC on FOX 4 post-fight interview VIDEO

August 5, 2012 by Dan Theodore

UFC Featherweight Rani Yahya talks about his submission win over Josh Grispi at UFC on FOX 4 with ProMMAnow.com’s Daniel “The Wolfman” Theodore.

Chad Mendes to stay on UFC 133, meet ADCC champ Rani Yahya

May 25, 2011May 25, 2011 by Richard Anderson Mann

After news broke that Aldo could not compete until the fall, Mendes’ manager indicated that the fighter still wanted to compete at UFC 133, and now he gets his wish.

Dustin Poirier-Jason Young set for UFC 131

May 4, 2011May 4, 2011 by Richard Anderson Mann

Rani Yahya has been forced off UFC 131 with an injury. Now, Dustin Poirier faces newcomer Jason Young on the card.

Rani Yahya and Dustin Poirier added to UFC 131

February 19, 2011February 19, 2011 by Richard Anderson Mann

ADCC champion Rani Yahya is set to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 131. The unannounced card is rumored to take place on June 11 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Exclusive: Former featherweight champ Mike Brown in a must-win situation

February 7, 2011February 7, 2011 by John Buhl

Once the top featherweight in MMA, Mike Brown, hampered by an undiagnosed medical condition, needs a win just to stay in the UFC.

Eddie Wineland vs. Ken Stone at WEC 53

November 9, 2010November 9, 2010 by John Buhl

Bantamweights Eddie Wineland and Ken Stone will reportedly square off at WEC 53 on Dec. 16, the last event before the Zuffa-owned promotion merges with the UFC.