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Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar named to UFC Hall of Fame

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 3:16 AM EDT

The UFC announced that Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar will be named to the UFC Hall of Fame in July

Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos 3 will likely happen before year is out

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 3:12 AM EDT

Dana White called a third UFC heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos a "no-brainer" after both heavyweights scored big wins on Saturday night.

Former UFC champion Forrest Griffin announces MMA retirement with Dana White

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 26, 2013 1:34 AM EDT

After 26 professional fights that included a UFC light heavyweight title reign, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season one winner Forrest Griffin has officially retired from mixed martial arts (MMA) competition at UFC 160 press conference.

Jon Jones floats fat innuendo, Daniel Cormier responds suggesting UFC catchweight fight 'tomorrow'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2013 4:02 PM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier UFC fight talk heats up with "Bones" requesting an update on the diet of "DC," a current undefeated heavyweight who will most likely compete at 205 pounds in the future because of his friend, champion Cain Velasquez.

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.

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.

Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg UFC 157 fight scratched due to money issues, not weight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Was the much-desired Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg women's bantamweight title fight planned for UFC 157 derailed due to Team Cyborg's money demands and not weight-cutting issues? Jump inside to get the scoop for yourself.

Cris Cyborg passed on chance to fight Ronda Rousey over money, not weight

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 9, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Former Strikeforce women's champ Cristiane Cyborg insisted that she could not make 135 pounds to face UFC women's Bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey, now Mike Chiappetta reveals it was the money, not the weight that was the issue.

Jones vs. Sonnen draws UFC's second-best PPV numbers of the year

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 1:57 PM EDT

Preliminary indications have the Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen light heavyweight title match on April 27 as drawing the UFC's second-best number of the year.

Jon Jones and Tito Ortiz: A closer look at two of the top light heavyweights ever

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 5, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Now that Jon Jones has tied Tito Ortiz's record for light heavyweight title defenses, we take a closer look at their careers, how they are similar, and their impacts on the sport.

Cris Cyborg, Ronda Rousey, and the magic numbers that add up to a superfight

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 2, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

After much public posturing on Cris Cyborg's inability to make 135 pounds, her management team cracks the door open on a fight with Ronda Rousey at that weight, as long as other demands are met.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? - Jon Jones vs. Matt Mitrione, Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world. This edition features twitter beefs between Matt Mitrione and Jon Jones, along with another interesting back and forth between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva.

Trainer: Jon Jones' wrestling-minded UFC 159 gameplan had 'powerful psychological effect' on Chael Sonnen

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Long before UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones ground-and-pounded his way to victory against Chael Sonnen at UFC 159, "Bones" won a psychological battle by beating "American Gangster" at his own wrestling strengths ... early and often.

Resurgent welterweight Patrick Cote inks new four-fight deal with UFC

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

Patrick Cote has signed a new, four-fight deal with UFC, which gives "The Predator" a chance to gain some ground in the welterweight division, as well as a potential shot at coaching a Canadian TUF squad later this year.

Morning Report: UFC exec Marc Ratner to request eye poke, grounded opponent rule changes at July ABC conference

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Following a controversy-plagued UFC 159, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner plans to request changes to a pair of troublesome rules.

Who's next? Greg Jackson says Jon Jones willing to fight 'whoever else UFC puts in front of us'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Lyoto Machida? No problem. Alexander Gustafsson? Bring him on. According to Greg Jackson, head trainer to UFC light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones, the dominant champ will take on all comers because he has to do it eventually, anyway.

Tito Ortiz wants Jon Jones to break his UFC record, but insists he would dominate 'Bones' in his prime

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

UFC hall-of-famer Tito Ortiz is glad a "true champ" like Jon Jones is in line to beat his title defense record, but insists he would "dominate" the light heavyweight kingpin if Ortiz was still in his prime.

Tito Ortiz: If somebody breaks my record, it should be Jon Jones

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 3:48 PM EDT

Tito Ortiz was complimentary after Jon Jones tied his record of five straight UFC light heavyweight title defenses. But does Ortiz think he'd get the better of Jones if the two met up in their primes? "Of course."

Tito Ortiz 'may have to come out of retirement' to beat Jon Jones and protect his UFC title defenses record

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 29, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz tweeted Saturday that "I may have to come out of retirement to beat @JonnyBones I can't let (him) beat my record' of consecutive UFC Light Heavyweight title defenses.

Monday Morning Hangover: Chael Sonnen now 0-3 in UFC title fights

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:15 AM EDT

Why is Chael Sonnen -- among all of last Saturday night's losers at "The Rock" -- suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 159? Jump inside to find out.

Nickname The Huntington Beach Bad Boy	Birthdate 1/23/1975
Height / Weight 6'2" - 205	Place of Birth Santa Ana, California, United States

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