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Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FX 8 main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" edition, featuring main card winners Belfort, Souza, dos Anjos and Natal. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

Nate Diaz fined $20,000, suspended three months for homophobic slur

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:38 PM EDT

Former lightweight title contender Nate Diaz is out $20,000 and suspended for three months due to usage of a gay slur apparently directed at fellow fighter Bryan Caraway.

Fightweets: T.J. Grant vows to 'get people's attention'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 1:19 PM EDT

T.J. Grant noticed the people who criticized the decision to give the winner of his match with Gray Maynard a title shot. The Canadian lightweight says he'll go out and change people's minds.

Manager for Nate Diaz issues statement on UFC suspension, defends use of 'fag' tweet

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Nate Diaz was suspended by UFC for using a slur against homosexuals, but his manager, Mike Kogan, insists it wasn't meant in that context. Where they roll, in northern Cali, "fag" means "punk" or "bitch." Turns out it's just a big misunderstanding!

Nate Diaz suspended for calling Bryan Caraway a 'fag,' could be fined and/or cut after investigation

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 9:46 PM EDT

Nate Diaz suspended for calling Bryan Caraway "the biggest fag in the world" on Twitter for accepting UFC 159 bonus that was intended for Pat Healy. UFC President Dana White also weighed in, saying former No. 1 Lightweight contender could be cut.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? - Anderson Silva in English Class, Ocho Cinco vs. Jon Jones

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 9:27 AM EDT

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

Diego Sanchez calls out Gilbert Melendez, Josh Thomson, or Nate Diaz for UFC 164 in Milwaukee

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 9:03 AM EDT

Diego Sanchez got back to his winning ways in the lightweight division, defeating Takanori Gomi earlier this year. Now, "The Nightmare" shares the top three candidates he would like to face in his return, preferably at UFC 164.

Stockton loophole? Josh Thomson claims Nate Diaz failed to make weight for UFC on FOX 7

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 11:24 AM EDT

Nate Diaz has been talking trash about Josh Thomson, despite getting finished off by "The Punk" at UFC on FOX 7 last month in San Jose. Now, Thomson is fighting back and even accuses his former foe of missing weight before the fight.

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."

Josh Thomson says Nate Diaz didn't make weight for UFC on Fox 7 bout

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 12, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Nate Diaz had some less than flattering things to say about UFC on Fox 7 opponent Josh Thomson a couple of weeks ago. Now Thomson has fired back with an accusation that Diaz didn't even make weight for their bout.

Gilbert Melendez wants 'whoever is hot' next, open to featherweight fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez next fight: Former No. 1 UFC lightweight title contender is determined to earn another championship opportunity, regardless of which 155-pound -- or even 145-pound -- fighter he has to beat to get there ... sooner rather than later.

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?

Bigfoot Silva knockout of Alistair Overeem ranked No. 1 on Top 10 UFC 'upsets' of 2013 ... so far

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 11:18 PM EDT

Top 10 UFC list of upsetbvictories of 2013 to date includes Bigfoot Silva knockout of Alistair Overeem, as well as Kelvin Gastelum over Uriah Hall, Cat Zingano over Miesha Tate, Josh Thomson over Nate Diaz, Wanderlei Silva over Brian Stann and more.

SB Nation Rankings: Lightweight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 5, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists currently assess the lightweight division. Ben Henderson continues to lead the way.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (lightweight)

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2013 7:30 PM EDT

With UFC on FOX 7: "Henderson vs. Melendez" officially on record and lightweight titleholder Benson Henderson recording another title defense, it's time to ask: Who are the 10 best 155-pound fighters in all of mixed martial arts? Find out inside.

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.

UFC Quick Quote: Anthony Pettis would fight Nate Diaz as an ‘easy payday’

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 4, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis has laughably accepted Nate Diaz's recent request to fight, saying he would be more than willing to fight the Stockton native for an "easy payday."

Tweets of the day: Cody McKenzie calls out lightweight contender Josh Thomson

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Fresh off a win over Leonard Garcia, UFC featherweight Cody McKenzie says he wants to fight lightweight Josh Thomson.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

UFC on FOX 7 drug test results come back clean from April 20 in San Jose

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 drug test results: California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) tested six UFC fighters who were included on 24-man fight card, which took place at HP Pavilion in San Jose on April 20, 2013. Who passed? Who Failed? Find out inside.

Nickname The Punk	Birthdate 9/21/1978
Height / Weight 5'10" - 155	Place of Birth San Jose, California, United States

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