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UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson names his favorite fight, fighters and more

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 11:11 PM EDT

Demetrious Johnson hosted an online Q&A session with The Seattle Times on Thursday (May 16, 2013) and provided some insight on his favorite fight, fighters and more.

SB nation lightweight rankings: Strikeforce fighters make their mark

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 5, 2013 1:30 PM EDT

The addition of Strikeforce fighters been felt more at lightweight than any other men's division.

Jake Ellenberger says Rory MacDonald is 'nothing special' and not even a top 10 fighter

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Despite his impressive run inside the Octagon, Rory MacDonald isn't anything "special" in the eyes of Jake Ellenberger. In fact, the only reason "Ares" gets any hype at all is because he trains with Georges St. Pierre, according to "The Juggernaut."

UFC 159 Aftermath: Will Chael Sonnen really retire?

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Usually, when a fighter thinks of hanging them up, you have to take them at face value. But with Chael Sonnen, you never know.

MMA Roundtable: Moving divisions, Alpha Male chases gold, Sonnen's place in history, more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 24, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Dave Doyle and Mike Chiappetta discuss the possible weight shifts of three UFC on FOX 7 competitors, which Team Alpha Male member will first win a belt, where a Sonnen upset would rank in history and more.

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark on April 27

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts related to Saturday's (April 27, 2013) Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen-led mixed martial arts (MMA) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mike Bohn hits fight fans with another set of fight facts.

UFC on FOX 7 results: 35 post-event facts about ‘Henderson vs. Melendez'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 35 good facts. With UFC on FOX 7 in the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with npost-event facts about the "Henderson v. Melendez" event that took place April 20, 2013.

UFC on FOX 7 Aftermath: Benson Henderson's kingdom

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 21, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

After another razor-thin decision, It's clear we're going to have to play along by Benson Henderson's rules.

UFC on FOX 7 TV ratings hurt by lack of NFL promotion, but still scores well

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 21, 2013 1:39 PM EDT

Saturday night's UFC show, headlined by Benson Henderson's lightweight title defense against Gilbert Melendez, blew away the two previous FOX show numbers outside of football season, but fell slightly below the shows with NFL game promotion.

UFC on FOX 7 results recap: Who is next for Benson Henderson?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Benson Henderson earned his third UFC title defense with a split decision victory over Gilbert Melendez in the main event of UFC on FOX 7 on Saturday (April 20, 2013). After a successful performance we ask; what’s next for "Smooth"?

UFC President Dana White: 'If Nick Diaz wants a fight, we'll give him a fight'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2013 10:15 AM EDT

UFC President Dana White is willing to give Nick Diaz another fight, even though the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion claims he's retired from MMA. In addition, find out what Diaz did with free wolf tickets to TUF 17 Finale, inside.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC on FOX 7's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

What does a victory at UFC on FOX 7 this Saturday (April 20, 2013) mean for Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez, Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier? Find out inside.

UFC on FOX 7 preview: Four burning questions going into 'Henderson vs Melendez' in San Jose

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time an event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC on FOX 7 this Saturday (April 20, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

UFC on FOX 7 preview: 35 facts about 'Henderson vs Melendez' in San Jose

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 preview: With "Henderson vs. Melendez" just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits mixed martial arts (MMA) fans with 35 facts related to Saturday's (April 20, 2013) event on FOX at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Uriah Hall Is TUF 17 Finale's 'Fighter To Watch' in Las Vegas

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 13, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Uriah Hall, a monstrous mixed martial arts (MMA) talent set to debut inside the Octagon tonight, taking on Kelvin Gastelum at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Finale. He has all the tools to be something special, but failure is certainly an option.

Fightweets: Fallon Fox fallout, Invicta, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 12, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

From the Fallon Fox controversy, to Invicta, to Dan Henderson's place in history, there's plenty to discuss

Report: Rory MacDonald vs Jake Ellenberger fight announced for UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

UFC on Fox 8 fight card update: Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger are expected to compete in a high-ranking, high-profile Welterweight contender match at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on July 27, 2013, according to a recent report.

Attorney confirms UFCs Nick Diaz still 'retired' from MMA, will return for St. Pierre rematch or Silva super fight

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 4, 2013 10:35 AM EDT

Former UFC welterweight number one contender Nick Diaz, who lost to Georges St. Pierre at UFC 158 last month in Montreal, is still retired. Unless, of course, he's able to secure one of two desired match-ups.

UFC returns to Boston on August 17 as part of FOX Sports 1 launch

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 12:56 PM EDT

UFC President Dana White announced Friday the UFC will return to Boston in August to help launch FOX Sports 1.

Fightweets: Cageside reflections

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 9:11 AM EDT

A reader asks a reporter what was the single greatest memory of covering fights at cageside. The reporter can't pick just one.

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