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UFC Quick Quote: Chael Sonnen says Vitor Belfort is ‘almost unstoppable' at middleweight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 12:02 AM EDT

Chael Sonnen provided some kind words towards Vitor Belfort on the UFC on FX 8 weigh-in show, saying that he believes "The Phenom" is "almost unstoppable" when competing in the middleweight division.

Trainer: Guys like Wanderlei Silva can’t retire, he’s still a ‘kid’ who is ‘hungry’ for fights…and bonuses

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 6:03 PM EDT

Wanderlei Silva won’t walk away from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) any time soon according to trainer Rafael Cordiero. Why? Because "The Axe Murderer" is still a "kid" and has the "hunger" for big fights and huge "Fight Night" bonuses.

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.

Wanderlei Silva wants to 'suck Chael Sonnen's blood' and 'hurt him, not fight him'

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 11:14 PM EDT

A couple weeks ago, Sonnen told UFC Tonight that he wanted to finally resolve his conflict with Silva in the Octagon. Two days ago, Wandy gave his response.

Wanderlei Silva says there’s a ‘big probability’ he will knock Chael Sonnen out and break his nose if given the fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 4:02 PM EDT

Not only does UFC fan favorite Wanderlei Silva want suck Chael Sonnen’s blood after he hurts him, he also wants to break his nose and put him to sleep should he finally get the call to face "The American Gangster" inside the Octagon.

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.

Nogueira brothers stopped Anderson Silva from retiring before 'The Spider' signed with UFC

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 5:01 PM EDT

Anderson Silva wanted to retire before signing with UFC because his "dream was lost." Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wasn't having any of that, and helped "The Spider" find his love for MMA again, leading to an unmatched career inside the Octagon.

Morning Report: Wanderlei Silva wants to suck and smell Chael Sonnen's blood

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 15, 2013 9:34 AM EDT

Wanderlei Silva finally responded to Chael Sonnen. And believe me, folks, this was a good one.

Wanderlei Silva hasn't been offered a fight with Chael Sonnen, but wants to 'smell' and ‘suck his blood'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 7:17 AM EDT

Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen: "The Axe Murderer" provided a response to the recent comments from "American Gangster" on the most recent edition of FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight", saying he wants to "hurt" him and then "suck" and "smell" his blood.

Pat Healy has costly positive test for marijuana

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 10:50 PM EDT

Pat Healy's biggest night of his career turned bittersweet after failing a drug test for marijuana taken after his win over Jim Miller. The failure will cost Healy not only his win, which has been overturned, but $135,000 in forfeited bonuses.

UFC 162: Is Chris Weidman talking too much?

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

UFC middleweight title challenger Chris Weidman seems to be doing a new interview every day for his UFC 162 bout with Anderson Silva. But when does a lot of promotion turn into too much?

Vitor Belfort wants to out fighters using TRT: 'They should release the names of everyone on it'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

Don't be ashamed, homie. UFC on FX 8 headliner Vitor Belfort, who finally admitted he was on TRT, now wants to see the full list of names released, effectively exposing all past and present MMA fighters granted a TUE for UFC and beyond.

As controversy swirls around him and age catches up, Vitor Belfort at peace with career arc

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 12, 2013 9:45 AM EDT

Thirty-six-year-old Vitor Belfort hears criticism for his TRT use and embrace of religion, but keeps moving forward with little interest in his detractors.

Bloody Elbow's Brent Brookhouse talks UFC 159, Boxing, Bellator

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 11, 2013 4:32 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow's managing editor Brent Brookhouse joined MMA Sentinel radio to discuss all sorts of things related to combat sports. Here's a rundown of what he talked about.

Bjorn Rebney fires back at Eddie Alvarez, calls fighter's statements 'completely false'

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2013 10:17 PM EDT

The CEO of mixed martial arts' second-most important organization fired back at claims made by former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez that Bellator changed his contractual language and are using him as a pawn in a war with the UFC.

Fightweets: Chris Weidman on Belfort-Rockhold; Chael Sonnen's antics, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

The hot fight between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold has caught others' attention, including fellow middleweight contender Chris Weidman.

Best of the Best: MMAmania.com's UFC/MMA week in review (5/5/13)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 10, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Check out the best of MMAmania.com this past week. Did you get nominated for the best comments, fanposts or more? Come see for yourself inside.

Morning Report: Former champ Zach Makovsky accuses Bellator of coercing him to fight for less than his contracted salary

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

Former Bellator champion Zach Makovsky accused Bellator officials of coercing him to fight for less than his contracted salary by threatening to sideline him for the second-half of 2012.

Chael Sonnen pulls charity card in latest Twitter call out of Wanderlei Silva

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen calls out Wanderlei Silva and tells "The Axe Murderer" he's willing to donate part of his purse to schoolkids if and when Wandy accepts his challenge to fight later this year on FOX.

Jon Jones vs. Floyd Mayweather? If it was all hands, 'Bones' said it would 'probably be a pretty competitive match'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 9:42 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Floyd Mayweather? The UFC 205-pound champ claims it's a match nobody wants to see, but does think it would be 'pretty competitive' on the feet if such a freakshow fight ever came to fruition.

Nickname --	Birthdate 4/3/1977
Height / Weight 6'1" - 185	Place of Birth West Linn, Oregon, United States

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