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4 Reasons Strikeforce Fighters Are Faring so Well in UFC

When Zuffa first bought out Strikeforce in 2011, fans and media alike wondered aloud how well Strikeforce fighters would fare in the UFC. When Derek Brunson first took on Chris Leben, it started a still-ongoing display that the guys fighting out there in San Jose were in no way the slouches some dismissed them as. Show More Summary

The Career Defining Moment of Each UFC Middleweight Champion

In 2000, the New Jersey Athletic Control Board started regulating mixed martial arts instituting stricter rules and more weight classes. The UFC added the new divisions including middleweight starting with UFC 31 back in 2001. For the better part of a decade, Anderson Silva has lorded over the UFC's middleweight division. Show More Summary

3 Questions We Have About Glover Teixeira Ahead of UFC 160

UFC 160 is now just a few days away and features plenty of exciting fights (on paper). In addition to Cain Velasquez versus Antonio Silva and Junior Dos Santos taking on Mark Hunt, we will be treated to a potential brawl between Glover Teixeira and James Te Huna. Show More Summary

Nate Diaz's Manager Fighting a Losing Battle Regarding Diaz's Offensive Tweet

Totally and utterly baffling, that’s the only way to describe the manner in which Nate Diaz’s manager is handling the suspension and fine that were handed down to his client late last week. On Thursday Diaz decided it was a good idea...Show More Summary

UFC 160 Info and Predictions for Velasquez vs. Bigfoot Silva 2

Knockouts! Knockouts! Knockouts! Do you like knockouts? I like knockouts. Knockouts, knockouts? Knockouts, knockouts. If you happen to be a member of the every-fight-fan-in-the-world contingent who enjoys an occasional belt of the leather,...Show More Summary

Rory MacDonald will 'eventually' be UFC welterweight champion, will make 'arrangements' with Georges St. Pierre 'when time comes'

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre and top 170-pound division contender Rory MacDonald are seemingly on a collision course to face each other inside the Octagon. Too bad the talented Canadian...Show More Summary

Uriah Hall Talks About the Influence Ronda Rousey Has Had on His UFC Career

Former Ultimate Fighter finalist Uriah Hall had a mountain of expectations following him into his finale fight against former teammate Kelvin Gastelum last month in Las Vegas. Hall came up short in his efforts and he was accused of not...Show More Summary

UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 1)

Big guys, small gloves... someone is getting knocked out this upcoming Memorial Day weekend (Sat., May 25, 2013). Heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters are coming to Las Vegas, Nevada, for UFC 160, which will emanate from MGM Grand Garden Arena. Show More Summary

Rory MacDonald Says He's 100 Percent, 'Overtrained' for Carlos Condit

Rising UFC welterweight contender Rory MacDonald said Monday that he is fully recovered from a neck injury that derailed his ballyhooed rematch with Carlos Condit. "My neck and back is not an issue anymore. It doesn ’t bother me at all," MacDonald said Monday on The MMA Hour broadcast. Show More Summary

UFC 160 Preview: Fun Facts and Stats on Velasquez vs. Bigfoot Silva 2 Fight Card

The UFC will return to Las Vegas for Memorial Day weekend, presenting UFC 160 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 25. Headlining the fight card will be a heavyweight title bout. Cain Velasquez will look to defend his crown against a fighter that is making a habit of defying the odds, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. Show More Summary

Manager: Nate Diaz feels no remorse for 'fag' tweet, 'confused' with UFC Code of Conduct

Nate Diaz found himself in hot water last week when he took to Twitter and called Bryan Caraway, the "biggest fag in the world" after "Kid Lightning" became the recipient of a $65,000 in "Submission of the Night" bonus after Pat Healy...Show More Summary

Opportunity knocks: UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Urijah Faber is a fighter with a lot on his plate. By far, the most popular mixed martial artist below 155 pounds, "The California Kid" isn't just keeping himself busy fighting these days. He's doing commercials, looking for investment...Show More Summary

UFC 160: Rick Story Looking to Bring the Fight to Mike Pyle

Rick Story has something to prove. After breaking through into the upper tier of the welterweight division after defeating Thiago Alves at UFC 130 back in May of 2011, the Vancouver Wa.-based fighter experienced a bit of career turbulence. Show More Summary

Bryan Caraway denies elbowing Cat Zingano in head, defends Pat Healy marijuana comments

It's been an interesting week for Bryan Caraway to say the least. If getting called a "fag" by Nate Diaz, the outspoken former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight No. 1 title contender, wasn't enough, Cat Zingano recently...Show More Summary

'EA Sports UFC' Game Reportedly Getting First News Update During Xbox Event Day

Several months have passed since the last UFC game hit retail shelves, and despite a promising announcement last year, EA Sports UFC has been nowhere in sight. That's going to change, with EA confirming on the video game's official Facebook page that the "first news" would appear on Tuesday. Show More Summary

UFC 160 preview: 25 facts about ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas on May 25

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to pay-per-view (PPV) for the fifth time this year on Saturday night (May 25, 2013) as UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" goes down from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Throughout...Show More Summary

UFC on FX 8: Nik Lentz cut following win over Hacran Dias ... by attending physician

Doh! Streaking Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight Nik Lentz, who won his third fight in a row with a unanimous decision nod over Hacran Dias at UFC on FX 8 last Saturday night in Brazil (results here), is going to need...Show More Summary

UFC 160 fight card: Donald Cerrone vs K.J. Noons preview

Two of the most entertaining strikers in the lightweight division will collide this Saturday night (May 25, 2013) as Donald Cerrone takes on K.J. Noons in the opening bout of the UFC 160 main card in Las Vegas, Nevada. Donald Cerrone Record:...Show More Summary

UFC Rankings for Each Weight Division Following UFC on FX 8

Vitor Belfort could be looking at his third UFC title shot in as many calender years after scoring his second straight knockout win in the UFC on FX 8 main event against Luke Rockhold. The final Strikeforce middleweight champion, Rockhold would have been a strong candidate for a title shot of his own had he defeated Belfort in his UFC debut. Show More Summary

Bros, Booze and Boos: Are Americans the Worst MMA Fans in the World?

We've all seen that one person at every MMA event randomly booing, yelling out profanities and fist-pumping in a tight, armpit-soiled flaming skull and cross T-shirt. In America, this type of individual is typically referred to as a bro or "that guy." Unfortunately, the movement is spreading in the world of MMA. Show More Summary

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