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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.

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.

Strikeforce vs. UFC: How the fighters stack up by promotion

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Since the former San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion was shut down earlier this year, a total of 35 fights featuring "forced crossover" Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done in UFC so far? All the numbers, inside.

Ronaldo Souza Is UFC on FX 8's 'Fighter to Watch' in Brazil

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

UFC on FX 8 preview: Ronaldo Souza, former Strikeforce champion, will make his Octagon debut tonight (May 18, 2013) at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, looking to put his top-shelf Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills on display against Chris Camozzi.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: Ronaldo Souza vs Chris Camozzi preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 7:10 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 co-main event between Jacare Souza and Chris Camozzi. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Morning Report: Leonard Garcia's management calls Bjorn Rebney's impostor rep claim 'childish and far-fetched at best'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 13, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Late last week Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney denied claims that his promotion offered a contract to ex-UFC fighter Leonard Garcia. According to Garcia's management, however, that story is "childish and far-fetched at best."

UFC Quick Quote: Gegard Mousasi would be ‘much stronger' fighting at middleweight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 12, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC light heavyweight Gegard Mousasi doesn't know what weight class he will fight in next, but feels a return to the middleweight division would make him the strongest competitor possible.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? - Alvarez vs. Bellator, Shaq vs. Canseco, and an artistically nude Ronda Rousey

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

How Strikeforce fighters have fared in the UFC since their promotion was closed

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 7, 2013 3:27 PM EDT

Since Strikeforce was shut down earlier this year, a total of thirty fights featuring 'forced crossover' Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done so far?

Morning Report: Latest UFC roster cuts; Chael Sonnen says Wanderlei Silva is an 'easy fight'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Two featherweights are cut from the UFC roster, Chael Sonnen declares a 'broke' Wanderlei Silva to be an 'easy fight,' and Jose Canseco somehow tries to finagle an MMA fight with Shaq.

Gegard Mousasi still flirting with idea of a return to middleweight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 6, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Gegard Mousasi might have won his debut in the UFC at light heavyweight, but a return to 185 pounds might be in his future.

SB Nation rankings: Light heavyweight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists currently assess the Light Heavyweight division. Unsurprisingly, Jon Jones reigns supreme.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (Light Heavyweight)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Check out the updated UFC and MMA rankings for the light heavyweight division. We know that Jon Jones is number one, but who gets the second spot ... Lyoto Machida or Alexander Gustafsson? Find out, inside!

SB Nation light heavyweight rankings: Jon Jones' top two contenders a clear choice

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 2, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The newest rankings reflect the belief that Lyoto Machida should fight Alexander Gustafsson while Jon Jones heals.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

Alexander Gustafsson wants Jon Jones title fight next, will take Lyoto Machida in the interim

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Appearing on "The MMA Hour," Alexander Gustafsson says he wants the next light heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones, but should "Bones" be out for an extended time, he will take a fight opposite Lyoto Machida if UFC officials ask him to do so.

Alexander Gustafsson wants Jon Jones, but would take fight with Lyoto Machida

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 4:32 PM EDT

Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson wants a shot at Jon Jones. But he also wants to fight soon, and will accept a bout with Lyoto Machida if Jones is sidelined long.

Sorry, Lyoto Machida, UFC 159's Jon Jones requests Alexander Gustafsson fight next

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

Jon Jones next fight? "Bones" requests Alexander Gustafsson fight next after UFC 159 win over Chael Sonnen, disinterested in Lyoto Machida rematch, which Dana White addresses by saying broken toe, and possible super fight, could change everything.

Jon Jones wants Alexander Gustafsson in next title defense

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 4:42 AM EDT

Lyoto Machida is currently slotted into the No. 1 contender spot, but if champ Jon Jones has his way, he'll be bypassing a rematch in order to fight the rangy Swede.

Nickname The Armenian Assassin	Birthdate 8/1/1985
Height / Weight 6'1" - 210	Place of Birth Tehran, Iran

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