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UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Part two of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down top 4 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Pyle-Story, Nurmagomedov-Trujillo, Bermudez-Max Holloway and Smith-Whittaker from MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vitor Belfort explains TRT usage: 'I never cheated, everything was by the books'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The "old lion" Vitor Belfort discussed his usage of TRT, explained why he doesn't believe the criticism is justified, and issued some strong words for his upcoming opponent, Luke Rockhold.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 drug test results: Riki Fukuda and Alex Caceres test positive for banned substances

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 4:45 PM EDT

Riki Fukuda's UFC release now makes a bit more sense. Both Alex Caceres and Fukuda were busted for flunking drug tests following their UFC on FUEL TV 8 bouts nearly three weeks ago in Saitama, Japan. Get all the details and consequences inside.

Maynard vs. Grant among new lightweight bouts slated for UFC 160

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 21, 2013 2:49 AM EST

After having the UFC lightweight title almost in his grasp on two occasions before falling short, Gray Maynard returns after knee surgery to face T.J. Grant, a Canadian who has gone 4-0 since moving to lightweight.

Morning Report: B.J. Penn to undergo eye surgery; Cris 'Cyborg' claims Ronda Rousey is 'running' from her

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 12, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Future Hall of Famer B.J. Penn puts his fighting plans on hold to undergo significant eye surgery, while Cris 'Cyborg' declares that Ronda Rousey is "running" from her on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Morning Report: Vitor Belfort joins the expanding list of professional fighters competing on TRT

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 7, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Against the backdrop of Wednesday's news, which saw Vitor Belfort follow in the footsteps of Dan Henderson and Chael Sonnen by fighting with a legal prescription for artificial testosterone, one couldn't help but wonder how Michael Bisping felt.

TRT: Vitor Belfort approved for Testosterone Replacement Therapy at UFC on FX 7

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 3:26 PM EST

UFC confirmed that middleweight contender Vitor Belfort is under medically approved testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), receiving the treatment prior to his UFC on FX 7 main event fight against Michael Bisping last month.

Thiago Tavares fails UFC on FX 7 drug test due to steroids; UFC confirms Vitor Belfort on TRT

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 6, 2013 1:48 PM EST

UFC on FX 7 drug tests saw Thiago Tavares suspended after testing positive for steroids. Meanwhile, the UFC confirmed that Vitor Belfort has received a TRT waiver.

Report: Thiago Tavares suspended nine months after failing UFC on FX 7 drug test

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 11:33 AM EST

The drug test results from UFC on FX 7 have started to trickle in and Vitor Belfort appears to be in the clear. Thiago Tavares, however, is not.

Thiago Tavares fails UFC On FX 7 post fight drug test, suspended 9 months

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Feb 6, 2013 9:32 AM EST

After rumors circulated last week that Vitor Belfort had failed his post fight drug test following UFC On FX 7, his name is finally cleared. It wasn't Belfort, but Lightweight Tavares who failed his test.

UFC on FX 7 medical suspensions and injuries: Bisping and Tavares draw 60-day fight freezes after knockout losses

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 23, 2013 11:30 PM EST

Check out the complete list of UFC on FX 7 medical suspensions and injuries from the MMA action at the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Jan. 19, 2013, which includes Michael Bisping, Daniel Sarafian, Thiago Tavares and many others.

UFC on FX 7 draws record 1.9 million viewers for televised main card

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 23, 2013 2:00 PM EST

The numbers are in for this past weekend's UFC on FX 7 event, and they're outstanding! The Sao Paulo show drew a record 1.9 million viewers who tuned in to watch Vitor Belfort head kick Michael Bisping into kingdom come. Get all the details inside.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 7 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jan 22, 2013 11:21 AM EST

Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last weekend's event.

UFC on FX 7 results recap: Main card

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 20, 2013 9:00 PM EST

A recap of three of the four main card fights on the UFC on FX 7 card in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FX 7: ‘Belfort vs. Bisping' main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 20, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" edition, featuring main card winners Belfort, Dollaway, Gonzaga and Nurmagomedov. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

UFC on FX 7 results: Fights to make for the main card fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 20, 2013 5:00 PM EST

A look at who the main card fighters from UFC on FX 7 could face in their next respective bouts.

Fortunes for Vitor Belfort, Michael Bisping, Khabib Nurmagomedov and others change after UFC on FX 7

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jan 20, 2013 3:34 PM EST

Vitor Belfort made a strange call out, Michael Bisping is on the verge of a dubious record, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, now 19-0, showed that he is a name people need to become familiar with on Saturday's UFC show.

UFC on FX 7 results recap from last night for 'Belfort vs Bisping' in Brazil

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 20, 2013 11:00 AM EST

Full UFC on FX 7 results recap online of the main card from Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last night (Sat., Jan. 19, 2013), including a detailed review of main event between Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping that featured a knockout ending.

UFC on FX 7 results: Winners and losers

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 20, 2013 9:00 AM EST

A look at the real winners and losers from last night's UFC on FX 7 event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

UFC on FX 7 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Belfort vs. Bisping' in Sao Paulo

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 20, 2013 9:00 AM EST

UFC on FX 7 in Sao Paulo was a night of thrilling action. Vitor Belfort was the biggest winner with his TKO victory over Michael Bisping, while Bisping was the biggest loser of the night for once again failing to solidify a title fight. Find out why.

Nickname --	Birthdate 11/8/1984
Height / Weight 5'7" - 155	Place of Birth Florianopolis, Brazil

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