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MMA Roundtable: Title talk, Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez, UFC roster cuts, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 15, 2013 2:37 PM EDT

Shaun Al-Shatti and Luke Thomas peruse the UFC cut list, analyze the latest in the Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez case, debate which UFC champion will be the next to lose their title, plus more.

Roy Nelson reportedly on standby to rematch Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 if Mark Hunt can't fight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 11:35 PM EDT

Junior dos Santos vs. Roy Nelson 2 at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013? Recent report indicates that if Mark Hunt's visa issues derail his trip to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Memorial Day weekend, "Big Country" has been asked to fill in.

UFC 160 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' full conference call audio replay and highlights

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 9:03 PM EDT

MMAmania.com is your home for all the interesting action from today's UFC 160 conference call, which featured the four heavyweights competing on next Saturday's pay-per-view event including Cain Velasquez, Antonio Silva, Mark Hunt & Junior dos Santos

UFC on FX 8 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Belfort vs Rockhold' fights on Facebook/FUEL TV (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC on FX 8 preview breaks down 5 of 9 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook/FUEL TV on May 18, 2013: Gashimov v Lineker, Hollett vs Maldonado, Alcantara vs Santos and more from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson credits self-investment for current win-streak

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 12, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Roy Nelson was a guest on Friday's (May 10, 2013) edition of "Inside MMA" on AXS TV and told hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten that his recent win-streak is a product of self-investment.

Morning Report: Rousimar Palhares considering drop to welterweight

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC middleweight Rousimar Palhares is currently serving a nine-month suspension. But when he returns, "Toquinho" may come back to a brand new division.

Cheick Kongo might not be done with the UFC yet

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 4, 2013 4:05 PM EDT

The French heavyweight put out a statement on his Facebook page stating that he's on good terms with the organization and could still re-sign with them.

Cheick Kongo comments on the end of his UFC tenure; tells fans not to worry

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 4, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo is no longer a member of the promotion's roster after a nearly eight-year stint with the organization. Having completed his contract with a UFC 159 defeat to Roy Nelson, the Frenchman took to his Facebook page to update on his future.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

Morning Report: Settlement talks between Eddie Alvarez and Bellator MMA sour, case likely headed to trial

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Eddie Alvarez could've reeled in a hefty paycheck from one of the year's biggest UFC pay-per-views. Instead, he's hunkering down for a long, torturous court case, as settlement talks between Alvarez and Bellator appear to have soured.

Roy Nelson will fight Daniel Cormier for immediate 205-pound UFC title shot

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2013 10:08 PM EDT

Roy Nelson vs. Daniel Cormier? "Big Country" weighs in, revealing that he would take a Heavyweight fight against "DC" next; however, he would want the next Light Heavyweight title shot with a victory. Seems fair, but is he serious?

Morning Report: Anthony Pettis says featherweight drop 'not permanent,' but promises 'fireworks' against Jose Aldo

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 2, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Anthony Pettis forecasts his future at featherweight, Wanderlei and Chael trade barbs on Twitter, and the double KO gives way to the elusive double groin shot.

Cheick Kongo turned down four fight contract before UFC 159

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 1, 2013 10:26 PM EDT

Cheick Kongo's manager Anthony McGann has revealed that Kongo turned down a four fight contract extension shortly before his UFC 159 loss.

Report: Cheick Kongo done with UFC following knockout loss to Roy Nelson (Updated)

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 4:32 PM EDT

Longtime heavyweight Cheick Kongo has parted ways with ZUFFA following his knockout loss to Roy Nelson at UFC 159 last weekend (April 27, 2013) in Newark, New Jersey. Get the details, inside.

UFC parts ways with Cheick Kongo

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 1, 2013 4:20 PM EDT

Cheick Kongo's UFC career, at least for now, has come to an end.

Cheick Kongo's profile removed from UFC.com

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 1, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

It appears that the UFC has released longtime heavyweight stalwart Cheick Kongo.

Report: Roy Nelson's management to advise against UFC fight with Daniel Cormier next

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 1:00 AM EDT

Roy Nelson vs. Daniel Cormier up next? Not so fast because a recent report indicates that the management team of "Big Country" is not interested in a fight with "DC" because it doesn't "make sense" in the grand scheme of UFC Heavyweight things.

Monday Morning Hangover: Chael Sonnen now 0-3 in UFC title fights

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:15 AM EDT

Why is Chael Sonnen -- among all of last Saturday night's losers at "The Rock" -- suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 159? Jump inside to find out.

UFC 159 results recap: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen event wrap up from New Jersey

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Wrapping up the UFC 159: "Jones vs. Sonnen" event that took place on Sat., April 27, 2013, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, featuring Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen and much, much more.

UFC 159 results recap: Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Apr 29, 2013 2:00 AM EDT

Nelson grabbed his 6th 1st round KO after landing a big overhand right on Kongo.

Nickname --	Birthdate 5/17/1975
Height / Weight 6'4" - 237	Place of Birth Paris, France

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