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Jamie Varner vs Gleison Tibau fight announced for UFC 164 in Milwaukee

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 19, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC 164 fight card update: Jamie Varner vs. Gleison Tibau, a solid Lightweight mixed martial arts (MMA) match up, has been added to pay-per-view (PPV) event set for BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Aug. 31, 2013.

Ricardo Lamas off UFC 162; Munoz vs. Boetsch promoted to main card

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 19, 2013 9:25 AM EDT

Just days after the UFC decided to give Chan Sung Jung, not Lamas, a title fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 163, Lamas, who was supposed to fight Jung at UFC 162 before Anthony Pettis' injury, was taken off UFC 162, as well.

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!

Anthony Pettis' coach discusses injury, says fighter is 'very distraught'

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 2:16 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis' long-time coach Duke Roufus discusses the injury that forced Pettis to pull out of his fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 163 and when "Showtime" could return.

Chico Camus meets Kyung Ho Kang at UFC 164 in Milwaukee

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 8, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

UFC 164 fight card update: Bantamweights Chico Camus and Kyung Ho Kang will both look to rebound from their last performances when they hook ‘em up at UFC 164 on Aug. 31, 2013.

'Korean Zombie:' Anthony Pettis 'cut' featherweight line, didn't earn Jose Aldo UFC 163 title shot

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 6, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Chan Sung Jung: "Korean Zombie" doesn’t feel Anthony Pettis earned his upcoming Featherweight title shot against Jose Aldo at UFC 163, saying "Showtime" cut the contender line while him and others in the division like Ricardo Lamas have to earn it.

UFC on Fuel TV 10: Facebook preliminary card Dissection (Part One)

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jun 5, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Dallas Winston, a purported savant of the Face-Punching arts, provides a preview and analysis of each match up slated for the UFC on Fuel TV 10 Facebook card.

Benson Henderson vs. T.J. Grant headlines UFC 164

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 4, 2013 10:24 PM EDT

For the first time since mid-2012, Benson Henderson will attempt to defend his UFC lightweight title on pay-per-view.

UFC on FUEL TV 10 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Nogueira vs Werdum 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC on FUEL TV 10 "Prelims" predictions, preview of top 3 (of 7) under card fights on Facebook on June 8, 2013: Assuncao vs. Lee, Brunson vs. Markes and Arantes vs. Godofredo Pepey at Paulo Sarasate Arena in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight Nikita Krylov debuts vs. Soa Palelei at UFC 164

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 31, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

At 14-0, young heavyweight Nikita Krylov has earned the attention of the UFC, who signed him to debut in August against veteran Soa Palelei.

UFC 164: Soa Palelei vs. Nikita Krylov booked for Aug. 31 in Milwaukee

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2013 10:17 AM EDT

Soa Palelei is back in action, this time against Ukrainian heavyweight newcomer Nikita Krylov, as part of the UFC 164 pay-per-view (PPV) event inside BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Aug. 31, 2013.

UFC 164 tickets for sale now for PPV event at BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee on Aug. 31

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2013 11:50 PM EDT

UFC tickets information online, including presale dates and password, for UFC 164 pay-per-view (PPV) at BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Aug. 31, 2013.

Frank Mir vs Josh Barnett fight set for UFC 164 in Milwaukee

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2013 10:25 PM EDT

UFC 164 fight card update: Frank Mir vs. Josh Barnett heavyweight showdown has been announced for UFC 164, a pay-per-view (PPV) event that takes place at Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 31, 2013.

Morning Report: Luke Rockhold challenges Michael Bisping; Legalization of MMA in NY 'unlikely' for 2013

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 29, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Luke Rockhold unsuccessfully challenges to Michael Bisping, New York mixed martial arts appears "unlikely" in 2013, and Dana White talks about the new Miehsa Tate led 'TUF 18' coaching cast.

Chad Mendes-Clay Guida and Erik Koch-Dustin Poirier added to UFC 164

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 29, 2013 1:12 AM EDT

A pair of consequential divisional bouts have been added to the Aug. 31 event in Milwaukee.

Latest UFC 164 fight card and rumors for 'Henderson vs Grant' on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 28, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

Latest UFC 164 fight card line up and rumors for pay-per-view (PPV) event at BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisc., on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check out updated UFC 164: "Henderson vs. Grant" fight card and rumors right here.

Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier featherweight fight booked for UFC 164

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Two of the top featherweights in the world will collide at UFC 164, as Erik Koch and Dustin Poirier will both return to the Octagon on Aug. 31, 2013, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Erik Koch fights Dustin Poirier at UFC 164 in Milwaukee

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2013 9:44 PM EDT

Exciting featherweights Erik Koch and Dustin Poirier are scheduled to fight at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

UFC fighter rankings: Jacare, Lentz, Lineker moving on up

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Nik Lentz, John Lineker, and Jacare Souza moved up in the official UFC rankings due to their UFC on FX 8 wins, while Luke Rockhold tumbled.

Erik Koch wants to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 164 in August

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

UFC featherweight contender Erik Koch has officially called out Dustin Poirier to a fight at UFC 164 on Aug. 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Nickname New Breed	Birthdate 10/04/1988
Height / Weight 5'10" - 145	Place of Birth Iowa

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