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UFC 160 preview: Four burning questions going into ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC 160 this Saturday (May 25, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic added to UFC 161 main card

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 7:30 AM EDT

In light of Renan Barao's injury, a last second heavyweight bout pitting Roy Nelson against Stipe Miocic has been added to the main card of UFC 161.

Report: Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic fight in the works for UFC 161 in Winnipeg

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 11:55 PM EDT

UFC 161 fight card update: Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic Heavyweight fight has been added to pay-per-view (PPV) event from MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, to help fill the void left with the Renan Barao injury in main event.

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

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

With UFC 160 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 25 facts related to Saturday's (May 25, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

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

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