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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!

'Worst luck' Anthony Pettis details UFC 163 fight-canceling injury, says Ben Henderson 'all against rematch'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Anthony Pettis details the injury that forced him out of his UFC 163 title fight against Jose Aldo and ponders his next move. "Showtime" also claims Lightweight champion Ben Henderson doesn’t seem too interested in fighting him again.

UFC Quick Quote: Jake Shields will fight Tyron Woodley with ‘a chip on his shoulder' at UFC 161

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 15, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

According to Gilbert Melendez, Jake Shields is going to enter the Octagon at UFC 161 with a "chip on his shoulder" due to recent disparaging comments made by his opponent Tyron Woodley.

Fightweets: Why UFC made right call not punishing Josh Thomson for comments

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Remember the old adage that one can disagree with someone's opinion, but will defend their right to say it? That should be applied to Josh Thomson after his curious comments this week.

Report: Diego Sanchez fighting Gilbert Melendez this fall

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 11:26 PM EDT

The two former lightweight top contenders are set to face off at a, yet to be announced, card this fall.

WSOF 3 fight card: Jacob Volkmann vs Lyle Beerbohm preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 11, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Friday night's World Series of Fighting 3 main card bout between Jacob Volkmann and Lyle Beerbohm. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo staredown pic from UFC 163 press conference media day in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 11, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Check out the Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo staredown pic from UFC 163 press conference media day in Brazil, as "Showtime" and "Junior" come face-to-face prior to their Aug. 3, 2013 pay-per-view main event at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

Morning Report: Results, recaps and video from a hectic fight weekend

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 10, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

From Anderson Silva's golden pipes to all of the notable fight videos you could ask for, there's plenty to see after such a jam-packed MMA weekend.

'Korean Zombie:' Anthony Pettis 'cut' featherweight line, didn't earn Jose Aldo UFC 163 title shot

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 6, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Chan Sung Jung: "Korean Zombie" doesn’t feel Anthony Pettis earned his upcoming Featherweight title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 163, saying "Showtime" cut the contender line while him and others in the division like Ricardo Lamas have to earn it.

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant lightweight title fight announced as UFC 164 headliner

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 10:42 PM EDT

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant for the UFC lightweight title will serve as the main event of UFC 164 inside the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 31, 2013.

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant headlines UFC 164

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 4, 2013 10:24 PM EDT

For the first time since mid-2012, Benson Henderson will attempt to defend his UFC lightweight title on pay-per-view.

SB Nation rankings: Lightweight

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

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists see the lightweight division as of right now.

Latest UFC/MMA rankings (lightweight): Grant climbs, Maynard and Healy fall

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 2, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

Latest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Top 10 List of Lightweight rankings, featuring 155-pound world champion Benson Henderson at the top. Who are the best of the rest 155-pound fighters in all of mixed martial arts? Find out inside.

SB Nation lightweight rankings: T.J. Grant impresses, but can't pass Gilbert Melendez

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 2, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

T.J. Grant sure was impressive against Gray Maynard. But Gilbert Melendez is still ranked No. 2 behind champion Benson Henderson.

UFC champ Ben Henderson talks Grant/Maynard, gameplans, fighting on Fox

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 28, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson opened up on a bunch of different topics on The MMA Hour recently.

Ben Henderson 'surprised' Gray Maynard lost at UFC 160, 'doesn't know a whole lot' about T.J. Grant

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Ben Henderson expected Gray Maynard to be his next opponent, but T.J. Grant spoiled those plans by knocking out "The Bully" at UFC 160. "Smooth" admits he doesn't know much about T.J., but plans to learn everything he can to avoid an upset loss.

After latest close decision, Benson Henderson expects plenty of Frankie Edgar-style gameplans against him in the future

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 27, 2013 4:54 PM EDT

For years Benson Henderson was considered among the most exciting fighters in the lightweight division. But now each passing decision elicit further controversy, and Henderson thinks he knows why.

T.J. Grant stops Gray Maynard at UFC 160: Score one for the working guy!

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 27, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

T.J. Grant knocked out Gray Maynard on the main card of the UFC 160 pay-per-view (PPV) event last Saturday night (May 25, 2013) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proving you don't need trash talk to earn yourself a division title shot.

UFC 160 Aftermath: Junior dos Santos' big gamble pays off

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 2:57 PM EDT

Junior dos Santos' big gamble paid off and changed the dynamics for his trilogy fight with Cain Velasquez.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC 160's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

What does a victory at UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" this Saturday (May 25, 2013) mean for Cain Velasquez, Antonio Silva, Junior dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Gray Maynard and T.J. Grant? Find out inside.

Nickname El Nino	Birthdate 4/12/1982
Height / Weight 5'9" - 155	Place of Birth Santa Ana, California, United States

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