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Former heavyweight champion Josh Barnett returning to UFC

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 1:03 AM EDT

The former UFC champion will return to the company after an 11-year absence.

Report: Josh Barnett signs multi-fight UFC contract, Octagon return fight expected 'later this year'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 12:44 AM EDT

Josh Barnett next fight? "Warmaster" is no longer a mixed martial arts (MMA) free agent, signing a multi-fight contract to return to UFC "later this year" after more than one decade away because of a failed test for steroids.

UFC 160 fight card: Gray Maynard vs T.J. Grant preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at Saturday night's UFC 160 main card bout between lightweight contenders Gray Maynard and T.J. Grant. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

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

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber about the upcoming Opticial Panacea art show he's helping put on this weekend, his MMA Draft project with Phil Davis and all the latest happenings at Team Alpha Male

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.

UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold Preview and Prognostication

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Two former champions look to take a step toward UFC gold at Middleweight in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil this weekend at UFC on FX 8.

UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen says Vitor Belfort is ‘almost unstoppable' at middleweight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 12:02 AM EDT

Chael Sonnen provided some kind words towards Vitor Belfort on the UFC on FX 8 weigh-in show, saying that he believes "The Phenom" is "almost unstoppable" when competing in the middleweight division.

UFC on FX 8 main event breakdown: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

Luke Rockhold chases the biggest win of his career on Vitor Belfort's home soil. Mike Chiappetta analyzes Saturday night's main event matchup.

History in the making: Vitor Belfort makes his middleweight debut by sending Terry Martin through the ropes at Affliction 'Banned'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 9:10 AM EDT

Vitor Belfort made his middleweight debut at Affliction: "Banned" back in 2008, knocking out fellow UFC veteran Terry Martin and dumping him through the ropes in the process. It would also lead to a second chance inside the Octagon.

UFC on FX 8 complete fighter breakdown, Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FX 8 headliner Vitor Belfort, who will look to continue his 185-pound contender assault vs. Strikeforce import Luke Rockhold on May 18.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: Vitor Belfort vs Luke Rockhold preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 7:04 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger has a complete preview of Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 main event between Luke Rockhold and Vitor Belfort. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FX 8: Luke Rockhold says people undergoing TRT are ‘lacking something,’ plans to prove it against Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 3:01 PM EDT

Despite Vitor Belfort having the green light for TRT, Luke Rockhold says only fighters who "lack something" undergo the controversial treatment. And the all-natural fighter plans to expose "The Phenom" and his weakness at UFC on FX 8 in Brazil.

Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 1:38 PM EDT

Following an inconsistent run a light heavyweight, Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight for the first time in five years to take on "Big" Ben Rothwell at UFC 164.

Morning Report: Wanderlei Silva wants to suck and smell Chael Sonnen's blood

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 15, 2013 9:34 AM EDT

Wanderlei Silva finally responded to Chael Sonnen. And believe me, folks, this was a good one.

Luke Rockhold gets wish with Vitor Belfort fight, ready to shock 'MMA world' again

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Luke Rockhold, Strikeforce's last middleweight champion, gets his wish when he faces Vitor Belfort Saturday at UFC on FX 8. It's a fight that Rockhold believes a win for him would shake up the MMA world, much as he did when beating Jacare Souza.

Let's all be adults and shut up about MMA vs boxing already

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Brent Brookhouse offers a plea for fans and media to finally move past the tired and pointless boxing vs. MMA debate.

Jon Jones vs. Floyd Mayweather? If it was all hands, 'Bones' said it would 'probably be a pretty competitive match'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 9:42 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Floyd Mayweather? The UFC 205-pound champ claims it's a match nobody wants to see, but does think it would be 'pretty competitive' on the feet if such a freakshow fight ever came to fruition.

MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Fighters' media responsibilities; Fight Master; Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen and Luke Rockhold's prospects are all up for discussion this week.

New UFC video game stuck in development nearly one year after EA acquires rights from THQ

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

Despite taking over for THQ last June, EA Sports currently has no timetable for a new UFC video game. Cited as "in development," the popular mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion won't find its way onto home consoles until at least 2014.

Bellator announces cast of 'Fight Master'

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 6, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

The cast of the new MMA reality show from Bellator & Spike has been announced. While it consists mostly of young prospects and journeymen, it contains a couple surprising names as well.

Nickname The Natural	Birthdate 6/22/1963
Height / Weight 6'1" - 220	Place of Birth Corvallis, Oregon, United States

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