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UFC 160 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" predictions, preview, analysis and quick picks courtesy of Nostradumbass for tomorrow night's (May 25, 2013) pay-per-view (PPV) extravaganza, which emanates from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC 161's Roy Nelson will never get a heavyweight title shot thanks to the ‘business’ of ‘politics’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

Roy Nelson says Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) officials will never grant him a shot at the heavyweight title because matchmakers are all about putting together fights that will sell. As "Big Country" sees it, it’s all about politics.

UFC champ Jon Jones meets Fedor, tweets at Alex Gustafsson and Daniel Cormier

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 24, 2013 10:10 AM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight champ Jon Jones is in Russia where he met MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko but he's not letting any of the would-be challengers to his throne off the hook, taking time out for shots at Alexander Gustafsson and Daniel Cormier.

UFC 160 main event breakdown: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva II

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 24, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

Mike Chiappetta analyzes the heavyweight title fight rematch and picks a winner.

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Jon Jones? 'Mauler' says fight against 'Bones' is 'on'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 9:17 AM EDT

Top UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson, who recently joined division champion Jon Jones in Russia, said his fight against "Bones" is "on" shortly after they both arrived in Moscow, Russia.

Morning Report: Dana White defends UFC decision to rescind Pat Healy's bonuses after positive marijuana test

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 24, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The decision to rescind Pat Healy's $130,000 bonuses sparked controversy across the MMA community, but on Thursday UFC President Dana White vehemently defended the way in which the situation was handled.

White: Ligament damage slowing timeline of Jon Jones' return; MRI should offer more clarity

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 9:29 PM EDT

UFC president Dana White said on Thursday that while light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones feels great, lingering ligament damage could slow down his return, with more clarity to come following a scheduled MRI.

White: Vitor Belfort could fight Silva-Weidman winner, TRT use no issue in location of next bout

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 8:45 PM EDT

On the strength of his recent knockouts, Vitort Belfort will receive consideration for a middleweight title shot, and according to UFC president Dana White, his TRT use will have no bearing on where such a fight would take place.

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.

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

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