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UFC issues statement on Boston ban, anticipates 'positive outcome' on social security requirements

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 8:35 PM EDT

Hustle! Read UFC's statement in response to Massachusetts Department of Public Safety warning foreign-born fighters that they will be unable to compete at UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1: "Shogun vs. Sonnen" at TD Garden in Boston on Aug. 17, 2013.

UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 tickets for sale soon for 'Shogun vs. Sonnen' at TD Garden in Boston

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 2:55 PM EDT

UFC tickets information online, including presale dates, for UFC on FOX Sports 1 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., on Aug. 17, 2013, featuring a main event MMA match between 205-pound contenders Shogun Rua vs. Chael Sonnen.

Marc Ratner: UFC event in Boston is not in jeopardy

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 2:09 PM EDT

UFC put tickets on sale Tuesday for its Aug. 17 show in Boston, and said the show is not in any jeopardy, even though a local newspaper indicated a regulatory issue could have threatened the event.

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!

Report: Boston may ban foreign-born fighters from UFC on FOX Sports 1

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 9:15 AM EDT

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may need to rework its UFC on FOX Sports 1 fight card set for Aug. 17, 2013, after it was learned that Boston officials plan to deny any fighter from competing unless he or she has a social security number.

Pic: UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 poster first look for 'Shogun vs. Sonnen' on Aug. 17 in Boston

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 6:04 PM EDT

Check out the UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 poster first look for the upcoming 'Shogun vs. Sonnen' event on Aug. 17, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., featuring former champion Mauricio Rua taking on dangerous wrestler Chael Sonnen in the main event.

UFC Quick Quote: Vinny Magalhaes is as popular as Chael Sonnen in Brazil

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 4:03 PM EDT

Find out why UFC light heavyweight Vinny Magalhaes won't be expecting a heroes welcome when he makes his return to Brazil later this August for his UFC 163 fight against Anthony Perosh.

Fortunes changed for six at UFC 161

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Every major UFC fight has significant repercussions to the careers of the participants, but the stakes were higher than usual for the top names at UFC 161, due to the stage of their respective careers.

UFC 161 results: Dan Henderson loses to Rashad Evans, will probably get title shot against Jon Jones anyway

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 2:02 AM EDT

Dan Henderson lost to Rashad Evans at UFC 161 last Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg. While UFC President Dana White effectively ruled him out of contention, "Hendo" still has a good shot at fighting Jon Jones. Here's why.

No ‘Bones’ about it: Jon Jones says ‘motivated’ Alexander Gustafsson will not be his toughest fight to date

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 7:12 PM EDT

According to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, when he steps into the cage to face Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in September, he won’t be facing his toughest foe to date. And if you take a look at his impressive resume, how can one argue?

UFC Quick Quote: Dan Henderson has a problem being involved in Chael Sonnen's 'little lie'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 3:26 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen recently told reporters that he and Dan Henderson conspired to set up Jon Jones in the wake of last year's UFC 151 debacle. "Hendo," however, insists he wasn't involved in the crackpot scheme, which he refers to as a "little lie."

Dana White reveals why he stiffed Lyoto Machida when picking Alexander Gustafsson to fight Jon Jones at UFC 165

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 1:47 PM EDT

Dana White promised Lyoto Machida the next shot at light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. So why did he go back on his word and choose Alexander Gustafsson instead? The boss explains his reasoning behind UFC 165, inside.

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC 161 predictions, preview and analysis from your pal Nostradumbass for the "Evans vs. Henderson" pay-per-view (PPV) main card, which goes down this Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson odds and betting lines for UFC 165: 'Bones' opens at -800

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 9:17 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson odds and betting lines for UFC 165: 'Bones' opens at -800 over Alexander Gustafsson (+500) for their UFC 165 pay-per-view (PPV) main event on Sept. 21, 2013 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Morning Report: Dana White says TUF 18's Rousey-Tate rivalry is 'pure f--king mayhem everyday'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

We're a few weeks into filming TUF 18's Rousey-Tate blood feud, so how's it going? Well according to Dana White, it's "pure f--king mayhem everyday."

Jones vs. Gustafsson will be UFC 165 main event

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 5:10 PM EDT

Dana White said that Jon Jones will go for a UFC record sixth light heavyweight title defense when he faces Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on Sept. 21 in Toronto.

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson booked for UFC 165 on Sept. 21 in Toronto

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 3:56 PM EDT

It's official! UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will defend his division title against Alexander Gustafsson at the UFC 165 pay-per-view (PPV) event on Sept. 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

UFC's Chael Sonnen tells Jim Rome that Lebron James is a dork, admits to using testosterone to gain competitive edge

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 9:46 AM EDT

Chael Sonnen was a recent guest on The Jim Rome Show and called NBA star LeBron James a 'dork,' while admitting to using testosterone to gain a competitive edge. Just another day at the office for the brash UFC light heavyweight.

Cole Miller vs. Manny Gamburyan scheduled for UFC on FOX Sports 1

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 12, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

TUF 5 alumni Cole Miller and Manny Gamburyan will collide on the fight card of UFC on FOX Sports 1.

Report: TRT exemptions for UFC/MMA fighters banned in California until further notice (Updated)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 12:42 PM EDT

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) on Monday (June 10, 2013) modified its stance on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and will no longer issue Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) for UFC/MMA fighters competing in "The Golden State."

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