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White: Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva could happen in 2013

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Dana White is still saying that the Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones superfight could happen - and it could be this year.

Bigfoot earned Saturday's title match, but to the public, is it enough?

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Unlike previous title fights this year where challengers earned shots based on their names or mouths, Antonio Silva got his title shot by knocking out the top contender. But is that enough considering what happened when he last faced Cain Velasquez?

Dana White: Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones super fight could happen 'this year' if 'Spider' bites Chris Weidman at UFC 162

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

UFC President Dana White says an Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones "super fight" could happen "this year," if Silva can successfully defend his middleweight title against Chris Weidman at UFC 162 over the Fourth of July Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tim Burke talks about Vitor Belfort, UFC matchmaking, working at Bloody Elbow

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Tim Burke spoke to MMA Sentinel about his thoughts on Vitor Belfort, fight picking, and working here at Bloody Elbow.

TOPPS UFC 2013: 'Knockout' trading cards return ... and hit hard

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 11:43 PM EDT

"UFC Knockout" 2013: Collectible trading cards, featuring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, including stars such as Georges St. Pierre, Jon Jones and women’s UFC Champion Ronda Rousey, among others, available in Hobby Stores on May 22, 2013.

Gegard Mousasi would drop to middleweight if offered 'big name' fight against Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 9:07 AM EDT

Gegard Mousasi says a "big name" fight against Vitor Belfort could sway him to make the drop back down to the middleweight division. But that doesn’t mean he’s "scared" to fight the cream of the crop like Jon Jones at light heavyweight.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman nearly signed with Bellator before last-second contract controversy

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Chris Weidman was hours away from signing a multi-year contract with Bellator Fighting Championships before a last-second contract controversy changed his future forever.

UFC middleweight Uriah Hall is not a celebrity, just a 'regular guy' trying to make it in MMA

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

You may consider Uriah Hall a celebrity, but The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 alum says he's just a regular guy trying to make it in the sport of MMA. And before you see him step back into the UFC Octagon, he plans to ‘take care of some things" first.

Kawa: Jon Jones wants to fight two more times in 2013

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

The UFC light heavyweight champion is currently healing from a toe injury suffered at UFC 159, but he would like to fight two more times in 2013 according to his manager.

Gegard Mousasi leaning heavily towards middleweight, wants Vitor Belfort or other top contender

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 5:07 PM EDT

Gegard Mousasi is currently rehabbing his injured knee, but when he returns, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion may very well be fighting in a brand new division. And he already has an opponent in mind.

Renan Barao officially off UFC 161, UFC announces Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson as main event

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 4:36 PM EDT

Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson, both coming off losses in February, have been moved to the main event position of the June 15 UFC 161 show in Winnipeg. They move up after interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao pulled out due to a foot injury.

Morning Report: Jon Jones eyeing two more fights in 2013; Tara LaRosa accuses MMA manager of crooked practices

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones eyes two more fights in 2013, WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa accuses manager Brett Atchley of foul play, Bryan Caraway responds to recent allegations, plus the latest promo from NickTheFace.

Manager: 'I wouldn't be surprised if Jon Jones fights two more times this year'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 1:51 PM EDT

Jon Jones' return from toe surgery could happen sooner than we think, since his manager, Malki Kawa, hints at "Bones" competing twice more in 2013 as he looks to break the 205-pound current title defense record he shares with Tito Ortiz.

UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen no longer interested in fighting Wanderlei Silva

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

UFC light heavyweight Chael Sonnen says he's no longer interested in fighting fellow ex-middleweight Wanderlei Silva, because to keep pursuing a guy who doesn't want to fight would make him a "jerk" and a "bully."

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

UFC on FX 8 results: Fights to make for the top fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 shook up a couple of division a bit I guess, so who should these guys fight next?

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FX 8

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Vitor Belfort should have earned a middleweight title shot based on his first-round knockout win over former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold, while another Strikeforce alum, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, added his name to the top contender list Saturday.

For Vitor Belfort, a late-career surge clouded by TRT use

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

At 36 years old, Vitor Belfort is experiencing one of the best stretches of his career, but it may never be appreciated for what it was due to his use of testosterone replacement therapy.

Vitor Belfort smashes Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold and doesn't call for Anderson Silva rematch ... Is he 'scared?'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:56 AM EDT

Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2? "The Phenom" has certainly made the case with back-to-back (technical) knockouts of top Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold last night at UFC on FX 8, but the Brazilian hasn't called for it.

UFC on FX 8 results: Meet Vitor Belfort, your new middleweight number one contender

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 11:47 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 results: Vitor Belfort head kicks his way into the top middleweight spot after stopping Luke Rockhold in the first round of their main event on Saturday night (May 18, 2013) at Arena Jaragua, in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Nickname Bones	Birthdate 7/19/1987
Height / Weight 6'4" - 205	Place of Birth Rochester, New York, United States

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