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Footwork was everything: UFC 161's Stipe Miocic talks defensive adjustments that helped him upset Roy Nelson

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 3:14 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic talks the vast improvements in his striking defense that helped him score the biggest win of his young career over Roy Nelson this past weekend.

UFC 161: Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jun 14, 2013 7:13 PM EDT

Dallas Winston walks through the match-up specs at play in the heavyweight battle between Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic in the co-main event of UFC 161.

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis from your pal Nostradumbass for the "Evans vs. Henderson" pay-per-view (PPV) main card, which goes down this Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

UFC 161 fight card: Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 161 co-main event between heavyweights Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 161 fight card: Pat Barry vs Shawn Jordan preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 10, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 161 main card bout between Pat Barry and Shawn Jordan. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 160 fight card: Glover Teixeira vs James Te Huna preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 160 main card bout between light heavyweights James Te Huna and Glover Teixeira. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

World Series of Fighting announces several bouts for June 14 card

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 16, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

The main card is filled for the World Series of Fighting's third event.

UFC on Fuel TV 9 fight card: Matt Mitrione vs Phil De Fries preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 3, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 9 main card bout between heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Phil De Fries. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 drug test results: Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres test positive for banned substances

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 4:45 PM EDT

Riki Fukuda's UFC release now makes a bit more sense. Both Alex Caceres and Fukuda were busted for flunking drug tests following their UFC on FUEL TV 8 bouts nearly three weeks ago in Saitama, Japan. Get all the details and consequences inside.

UFC 157: ‘Well-rounded’ Brendan Schaub won’t 'stand-and-bang' once he feels Lavar Johnson's power

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 22, 2013 2:00 PM EST

Hard-hitting heavyweight Lavar Johnson says he does expect Brendan Schaub to stand with him a little at UFC 157, but says once "The Hybrid" feels the power of his punches, he will be looking to take it down to the ground...and fast.

UFC 157 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Rousey vs Carmouche' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2013 10:00 PM EST

UFC 157 "Prelims" predictions and preview of top 3 (of 7) under card fights on FX on Feb. 23, 2013: Johnson vs Schaub, Chiesa vs Kuivanen and Fodor vs Stout at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., setting the stage for historic all-female main event.

UFC on Fuel 7 results: Fights to make for main card fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 17, 2013 4:59 PM EST

Now that UFC on Fuel 7 is in the bag, I take a look at who most of the main card fighters might face off with next.

UFC on FUEL TV 7 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2013 1:00 PM EST

MMAmania.com resident psychic Nostradumbass breaks down the main card fights for UFC on FUEL TV 7: "Barao vs. McDonald," which goes down this Saturday afternoon (Feb. 16, 2013) on the cable television network. Come and see!

UFC on Fuel TV 7 fight card: James Te Huna vs Ryan Jimmo preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 7:08 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 7 fight between light heavyweight sluggers James Te Huna and Ryan Jimmo. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Dana White and Bas Rutten Have Surgeries, Twitter Beefs

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Jan 16, 2013 10:00 AM EST

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world. This edition features Dana White and Bas Rutten having surgical procedures, along with several one-sided twitter beefs.

Rousimar Palhares denies taking banned substance but accepts 9 month suspension

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jan 11, 2013 11:00 PM EST

The UFC middleweight releases his first statement since the announcement of his failed drug test at UFC On FX 6.

Joey Beltran apologizes for 'shame' of failed drug test but denies injecting Nandrolone prior to UFC on FX 6

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 11, 2013 11:00 AM EST

Joey Beltran, who recently defeated Igor Pokrajac at UFC on FX 6 in Australia, tested positive for Nandrolone in his post-fight drug test. He's since apologized -- but denies taking a banned substance with intent to cheat.

Joey Beltran tweets about drug test failure following UFC on FX 6

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jan 11, 2013 10:00 AM EST

UFC Light Heavyweight Joey Beltran responded to news that he failed his post-fight drug test following a win over Igor Pokrajac at UFC on FX 6 in Australia.

Morning Report: Cain Velasquez responds to Tyson Fury; Michael Bisping says Belfort has the 'heart of a chicken'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jan 11, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Cain Velasquez finally responds to the challenges of heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, Michael Bisping claims Vitor Belfort has the "heart of a chicken," and Strikeforce begins its slow march to death on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Rousimar Palhares and Joey Beltran fail UFC on FX 6 drug tests, each suspended nine months

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 10, 2013 8:42 PM EST

UFC on FX 6 drug test results reveal that Rousimar Palhares and Joey Beltran were not playing by the rules at UFC on FX 6 from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Australia on Dec. 14, 2012, and are now suspended nine months each.

Nickname The Mexicutioner	Birthdate 12/8/1981
Height / Weight 6'1" - 205lbs	Place of Birth San Diego, California, United States

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