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Nick Diaz seeks to implement Japanese mixed martial arts rules for WAR MMA promotion

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Nick Diaz has been keeping busy ahead of WAR MMA’s debut event this weekend (June 22, 2013) in Stockton, California. And attempting to change up and implement some new rules is priority number one. Jump inside for all of the details.

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!

Ben Henderson will be ready for Anthony Pettis rematch if 'Showtime' talks his way into UFC 164 title fight

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 17, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

Don't think for a second that UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson is rattled by the possibility of facing Anthony Pettis at UFC 164, if "Showtime" is able to bump T.J. Grant and talk his way into a Milwaukee title fight on Aug. 31, 2013.

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.

UFC: Johny Hendricks: GSP doesn't know if he's 100% ready, mentally

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Jun 15, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC welterweight Number 1 contender, Johny Hendricks, discusses his wrestling, training, how he feels his fight with GSP will go, motivation and more in this exclusive interview.

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.

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.

Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks title fight targeted for November

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 4:25 PM EDT

While a specific date and venue has yet to be locked down, Georges St-Pierre's welterweight title defense against Johny Hendricks will go down in November.

Dana White: Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks UFC welterweight title fight expected for October

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 8:19 AM EDT

After months of uncertainty and speculation, UFC President Dana White has announced Georges St. Pierre will put his welterweight title on the line against Johny Hendricks at an upcoming UFC pay-per-view (PPV) event in October 2013.

WAR MMA promoter Nick Diaz planning to stay retired, won’t 'whore himself to the media' like UFC’s Dana White

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 11, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Nick Diaz isn’t planning a return to fighting anytime soon, because he's too busy promoting his WAR MMA promotion. One that won't follow the UFC business model and call for him to be a media whore like Dana White.

Tweedale: Nick Diaz is retired, I don't see that changing

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 11, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

According to his legal representative, Nick Diaz is indeed retired and focused on running his new promotion, WAR MMA.

Morning Report: Jose Aldo agrees Anthony Pettis is 'cutting in line,' intends to challenge for lightweight belt with win

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 11, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Like Chan Sung Jung and Ricardo Lamas before him, Jose Aldo believes Anthony Pettis is 'cutting in line' -- and he intends to do the same after he defends his belt.

Nick Diaz's legal representative talks WAR MMA, UFC 158 weigh-in controversy and Diaz's retirement

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 10, 2013 6:06 PM EDT

Nick Diaz's legal representative, Jonathan Tweedale, discussed the genesis of Diaz's new promotion WAR MMA and what it would take for Stockton's favorite son to come out of retirement.

The MMA Hour with Rampage Jackson, Pat Barry, Tyron Woodley, Eddie Wineland, Sean McCorkle, Ray Sefo, Jonathan Tweedale

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 10, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Monday's episode featured interviews with Rampage Jackson, Pat Barry, Tyron Woodley, Eddie Wineland, Sean McCorkle, Ray Sefo, Jonathan Tweedale.

Metamoris 2 results: Kron Gracie submits Shinya Aoki; Brendan Schaub defiant

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 9, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

From Kron Gracie's submission of Shinya Aoki to Brendan Schaub's bout with "Cyborg" Abreu, Metamoris 2 was an eventful evening.

No more distractions: UFC number one welterweight contender Johny Hendricks interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 6, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with top UFC welterweight contender Johny Hendricks about working with Mike Tyson, learning from past mistakes and potential surprises he can bring to the table against GSP in this exclusive interview.

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. B.J. Penn? ‘The Eagle’ wants to welcome the ‘legend’ back to the Octagon

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 5, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion, B.J. Penn, may be returning to the Octagon. If and when he does, rising 155-pound contender Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to be the one to welcome him back. Should "The Prodigy" accept his challenge?

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Game of Thrones Reactions, 2 songs about Nick Diaz

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Jun 5, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

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

UFC 161 media conference call LIVE updates today (June 4) for 'Evans vs Henderson'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com is the place to be for today's UFC 161 media conference call, featuring the main event fighters of the show: UFC Light Heavyweight contenders Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson as well as heavyweights Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic.

Morning Report: Rampage Jackson teases potential return to MMA

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 4, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The evolution of Georges St-Pierre's takedowns, Rampage Jackson teases his next move, plus some guy shows off his Nick Diaz song. (Fair warning: He really, really likes Nick Diaz.)

Nickname --	Birthdate 8/2/1983
Height / Weight 6'1" - 170	Place of Birth Stockton, California, United States

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