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Ratings report: UFC 161 prelims fall to 968,000 viewers; WSOF does 201,000

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

With a show that didn't have the appeal of the other pay-per-view shows so far this year, the prelims on FX reflected that, while WSOF 3 remained close to the other two shows.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 161 'Evans vs Henderson' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 161 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira? 'Suga' says he 'likes the fight'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Now that Rashad Evans has returned to the win column following his UFC 161 win over Dan Henderson, "Suga" is setting his sights on the rest of the 205-pound division, and wouldn't be opposed to throwing down against rising star Glover Teixeira.

Keith Kizer: Dana White 'likes to put people down,' criticism of Steve Mazzagatti after WSOF 3 'an ego thing'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

UFC President Dana White blasted referee Steve Mazzagatti for his handling of the WSOF 3 main event between Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman; however, NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer says that criticism has more to do with White's ego than the finish.

Keith Kizer defends referee Steve Mazzagatti on Fitch vs. Burkman: 'This isn't about the ref'

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 9:32 PM EDT

Dana White was critical of both referee Steve Mazzagatti and the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Saturday night, but this time, it was about something that wasn't even on a UFC show.

Report: Myles Jury vs. Mike Ricci lightweight bout added to UFC 165 in Toronto

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC 165 fight card update: Former TUF contestants Myles Jury and Mike Ricci are set to collide in a 155-pound battle at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 21, 2013.

Fortunes changed for six at UFC 161

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Every major UFC fight has significant repercussions to the careers of the participants, but the stakes were higher than usual for the top names at UFC 161, due to the stage of their respective careers.

UFC 161 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Evans vs. Henderson'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC 161 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Evans vs. Henderson" event that took place June 15, 2013 in Winnipeg, Canada.

UFC 161 results recap: Who is next for Rashad Evans?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Rashad Evans earned one of the most significant wins over his career when he defeated Dan Henderson in the main event of UFC 161 on Saturday (June 15, 2013). After another successful performance we ask; what's next for "Suga"?

UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson results - Winners and Losers

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Tim B. takes a look at the real winners and losers from last night's UFC 161 card in Winnipeg.

UFC 161 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Evans vs. Henderson' in Winnipeg

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Put simply, UFC 161 was a forgettable night of MMA action. Rashad Evans was the biggest winner for his split decision over Dan Henderson, while Roy Nelson was the biggest loser of the night for his upset loss to Stipe Miocic. Find out why inside!

UFC 161 results: Dan Henderson loses to Rashad Evans, will probably get title shot against Jon Jones anyway

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 2:02 AM EDT

Dan Henderson lost to Rashad Evans at UFC 161 last Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg. While UFC President Dana White effectively ruled him out of contention, "Hendo" still has a good shot at fighting Jon Jones. Here's why.

UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson results and post-fight analysis

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jun 16, 2013 12:43 AM EDT

Rashad Evans outlasts Dan Henderson and Stipe Miocic batters Roy Nelson in the two featured bouts of UFC 161. Brent Brookhouse gives a quick breakdown of some of the action from the night's fights.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC 161's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 15, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

What does a victory at UFC 161 this Saturday (June 15, 2013) mean for Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson, Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic? Mike Bohn of MMAmania.com explores inside.

Myles Jury vs. Mike Ricci added to UFC 165

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 10:32 PM EDT

A day after the UFC 165 main event was announced, an intriguing lightweight bout has been added to the card.

Alexander Gustafsson: UFC 165 title fight with Jon Jones a ‘dream come true'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Alexander Gustafsson says his UFC 165 title fight with Jon Jones is a "dream come true" and that he is going to be ready for anything the champion throws at him on Sept. 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

No ‘Bones’ about it: Jon Jones says ‘motivated’ Alexander Gustafsson will not be his toughest fight to date

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 7:12 PM EDT

According to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, when he steps into the cage to face Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in September, he won’t be facing his toughest foe to date. And if you take a look at his impressive resume, how can one argue?

UFC 161 fight card: Dan Henderson vs Rashad Evans preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 7:08 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 161 main event between Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 161: Rashad Evans, not a sports psychologist, redisovered 'Suga's' love for fighting

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

All former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans needed to do to snap out of his recent funk is dig deep inside to rediscover how much he loves to fight and remember what he is good at. And he didn’t need the help of a psychologist to do it.

UFC Quick Quote: Dan Henderson has a problem being involved in Chael Sonnen's 'little lie'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 3:26 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen recently told reporters that he and Dan Henderson conspired to set up Jon Jones in the wake of last year's UFC 151 debacle. "Hendo," however, insists he wasn't involved in the crackpot scheme, which he refers to as a "little lie."

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

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