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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!

Morning Report: Following upset loss at UFC 161, Dana White elaborates on Roy Nelson contract situation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Unfortunately for Roy Nelson, things didn't quite work out as planned. But if "Big Country" was looking for sympathy, he didn't need to turn towards his boss, UFC President Dana White.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman fight card bout order set

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 6, 2013 6:52 PM EDT

The bout order is set for UFC 162, which goes down on July 6th in Vegas.

Morning Report: UFC raises marijuana testing threshold, NSAC considers stricter testosterone regulations

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 3, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The list of fighters to vacate wins and lose time on suspension just because of marijuana grows longer every month. But following its big announcement over the weekend, the UFC is taking steps to repair a broken system.

UFC 162: Gabriel Gonzaga steps in for injured Shane Del Rosario against Dave Herman

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 1, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Former UFC title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga has stepped in for the injured Shane Del Rosario and will fight Dave Herman at UFC 162 in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 6, 2013.

Edson Barboza vs. Rafaello Oliveira booked for UFC 162 on July 6 with John Makdessi hurt

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

With John Makdessi hurt, Edson Barboza now fights Rafaello Oliveira at the upcoming UFC 162 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., July 6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

UFC 160 in Tweets: Pros react to Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and T.J. Grant knockouts, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 1:10 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Cain Velasquez's dominant performance, Junior dos Santos' electric knockout, T.J. Grant's career-changing KO, and more.

Fightweets: How to honor Matt Serra's MMA legacy

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 24, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

It took an unlikely series of events simply for Matt Serra to get into position for the biggest upset in modern MMA history, his knockout of Georges St-Pierre.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down 3 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Brian Bowles v George Roop, Estevan Payan v Jeremy Stephens and Nah-Shon Burrell vs Stephen Thompson from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman main card set with five fights

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

The UFC 162 card on July 6th now has a set main card with five fights on tap.

UFC 162: Frankie Edgar looks to get over ‘bump in the road’ with win over Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar hopes a victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 162 this Fourth of July Weekend can help get him over his 'bump in the road' and right back to the top of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world.

Morning Report: UFC exec Marc Ratner to request eye poke, grounded opponent rule changes at July ABC conference

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Following a controversy-plagued UFC 159, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner plans to request changes to a pair of troublesome rules.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

Morning Report: Jon Jones beginning to rival Anderson Silva as MMA's best fighter

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 8:32 AM EDT

Is Jon Jones or Anderson Silva the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport? A new debate has emerged after Jones' thrashing of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159.

UFC 159 in Tweets: Pros react to Jones vs. Sonnen, Jones' gruesome broken toe, Bisping vs. Belcher, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 1:23 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Jon Jones' crushing victory over Chael Sonnen, his grisly broken toe, Michael Bisping's battle with Alan Belcher, and more.

Nickname --	Birthdate 11/02/1983
Height / Weight 5'7" - 145	Place of Birth Palm Springs, California

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