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Great Minds: UFC 160 MMA Media predictions for ‘dos Santos vs. Hunt' co-main event in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Thirteen members of the mixed martial arts (MMA) media predict this Saturday's (May 25, 2013) UFC 160 co-main event between Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pic: Updated UFC 161 full poster for ‘Evans vs. Henderson' on June 15 in Winnipeg

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

In addition to the 205-pound contenders fight of Henderson vs. Evans, the UFC 161 full poster also includes a light heavyweight match-up between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Mauricio Rua and a heavyweight tilt of Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic.

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.

UFC 161's Roy Nelson will never get a heavyweight title shot thanks to the ‘business’ of ‘politics’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 11:38 AM EDT

Roy Nelson says Ultimate fighting Championship (UFC) officials will never grant him a shot at the heavyweight title because matchmakers are all about putting together fights that will sell. As "Big Country" sees it, it’s all about politics.

Morning Report: Dana White defends UFC decision to rescind Pat Healy's bonuses after positive marijuana test

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 24, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The decision to rescind Pat Healy's $130,000 bonuses sparked controversy across the MMA community, but on Thursday UFC President Dana White vehemently defended the way in which the situation was handled.

UFC: Josh Barnett on Rankings, Nelson, Mir, & 160 HW picks (Interview exclusive)

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2013 11:01 PM EDT

Freshly signed UFC heavyweight star, Josh Barnett gives an exclusive interview to Bloody Elbow, complete with his HW fight picks for UFC 160, thoughts on rankings, title shots and more.

UFC 160 fight card: Junior dos Santos vs Mark Hunt preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 160 co-main event between heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC: Roy Nelson says he's the Barry Sanders of MMA

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight contender, Roy Nelson discusses the politics of the UFC, Josh Barnett, Vitor Belfort, Shane Carwin, and how he'll fight anyone, any time if the price is right.

Eddie Wineland ‘crushed' by Renan Barao's withdrawal from UFC 161; hopes fight is rescheduled

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC bantamweight contender Eddie Wineland is "crushed" over not fighting Renan Barao for the interim title at UFC 161 on June 15, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is unsure if the fight will even be rescheduled with Dominick Cruz returning.

Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic added to UFC 161 main card

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 7:30 AM EDT

In light of Renan Barao's injury, a last second heavyweight bout pitting Roy Nelson against Stipe Miocic has been added to the main card of UFC 161.

Report: Roy Nelson vs Stipe Miocic fight in the works for UFC 161 in Winnipeg

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 11:55 PM EDT

UFC 161 fight card update: Roy Nelson vs. Stipe Miocic Heavyweight fight has been added to pay-per-view (PPV) event from MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, to help fill the void left with the Renan Barao injury in main event.

Updated: Roy Nelson to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 161 in possible 6-fight main card

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 11:05 PM EDT

Following the injury to Renan Barao, the UFC is looking to add some name value to UFC 161. According to UFC Tonight, they're looking at Roy "Big Country" Nelson. However, Nelson told BE that he hasn't heard anything about an upcoming bout.

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.

Manager: Nate Diaz feels no remorse for tweet that got him fined, suspended

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 4:07 PM EDT

Nate Diaz's manager Mike Kogan said on Monday's MMA Hour that Nate Diaz never meant to offend or target the gay community, and so has no remorse for the word he used to criticize Bryan Caraway.

Mark Hunt gets visa, headed to Vegas for UFC 160 fight

by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 9:54 PM EDT

Mark Hunt has finally obtained his elusive visa and will soon travel to Las Vegas for his upcoming UFC 160 fight against Junior dos Santos.

UFC on FX 8 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FX 8 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place May 18, 2013 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC 160 fight card: Velasquez vs. Silva 2

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Check out the current card for UFC 160, which goes down in Vegas next weekend.

UFC 160: Mark Hunt receives work visa, path clear for fight with Junior dos Santos

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 4:56 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt has received his work visa and is expected to fly from New Zealand to Las Vegas immediately for his UFC 160 showdown with Junior dos Santos this Saturday (May 25, 2013).

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.

Report: Tomorrow is Mark Hunt's 'last possible day' to clear customs and fight Junior dos Santos at UFC 160

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 7:45 PM EDT

Mark Hunt visa issues update: "Super Samoan" will reportedly give it one more shot at U.S. customs tomorrow to fly to Las Vegas, Nevada, to fight Junior dos Santos in co-main event of UFC 160 at MGM Grand on May 18, 2013, before having to withdraw.

Nickname Big Country	Birthdate 06/20/1976
Height / Weight 6'0" - 265	Place of Birth Las Vegas, Nevada

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