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Valentijn Overeem injured, Mike Kyle vs. Travis Wiuff set as new CFA 11 main event

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2013 4:30 PM EDT

The CFA 11 main event has received a shake up as heavyweight Valentijn Overeem has been forced to withdraw from his bout against Mike Kyle due to injury and will be replaced by Travis Wiuff at the May 24, 2013 event.

Morning Report: Gegard Mousasi asks fans if he should drop down to middleweight

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 18, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Gegard Mousasi is considering a big career change, but first he wants to hear your opinion about it.

Programming alert: Fallon Fox set for AXS TV debut at CFA 11 on May 24 in Miami

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2013 9:21 AM EDT

It's time to find out what all the fuss is about. Tune into CFA 11 on May 24, live on AXS TV, to watch embattled transgender fighter Fallon Fox battle Allanna Jones in the semifinals of the CFA women's featherweight tournament.

UFC on Fuel TV 9 fight card: Gegard Mousasi vs Ilir Latifi preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2013 7:38 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC on Fuel TV 9 main event between Gegard Mousasi and late injury replacement Ilir Latifi. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 9 preview: Four burning questions going into 'Mousasi vs Latifi' in Sweden

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 4, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

There are several mixed martial arts (MMA) story lines going into UFC on FUEL TV 9 this Saturday (April 6, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Fallon Fox bout set as Allanna Jones accepts matchup, but commission review still looms

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2013 4:31 PM EDT

After a month of controversy, transgender fighter Fallon Fox is nearly set to fight in the CFA tournament semifinals after Allanna Jones agreed to face her, leaving only commission approval standing in the way from making the bout official.

Morning Report: Jon Jones blasts Chael Sonnen; Wanderlei Silva says he's fighting Gegard Mousasi

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Wanderlei Silva says he's fighting Gegard Mousasi at UFC on FUEL 9; Dana White says he's not. Plus, Jon Jones rips Chael Sonnen then promises to finish him in "extremely devastating fashion."

Mike Kyle ends brief retirement, scheduled to fight Valentijn Overeem in May

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Former UFC and Strikeforce fighter Mike Kyle retired in January, but it looks like that is no longer the case, as he fights Valentijn Overeem in Florida on May 24th.

Gegard Mousasi on the status of Alexander Gustafsson: ‘So far as I know, the fight is still on'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 1, 2013 3:45 PM EDT

With UFC on FUEL 9's main event slated to take place in a matter of days, light heavyweight headliner Gegard Mousasi is among those anxiously awaiting a ruling on Alexander Gustafsson's cut.

Originally booked for UFC 162, Thiago Silva vs. Rafael Cavalcante rescheduled for UFC on FUEL TV 10

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Originally booked for UFC 162 over the Fourth of July Weekend in "Sin City," Rafael Cavalcante will now fight Thiago Silva at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8, 2013, in Fortaleza, Brazil.

UFC 156 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 1, 2013 1:00 PM EST

Join MMAmania.com resident psychic Nostradumbass for a complete preview and analysis of the UFC 156 main card fights, which kick off the "Aldo vs. Edgar" pay-per-view (PPV) event tomorrow night at 10 p.m. ET in Las Vegas.

UFC 156 fight card: Alistair Overeem vs Antonio Silva preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 30, 2013 7:04 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 156 main card bout between top heavyweights Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Alexander Gustafsson vs Gegard Mousasi fight in the works for April 6 in Sweden

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 19, 2013 10:30 AM EST

Alexander Gustafsson will likely introduce former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi to the Octagon at UFC on FUEL TV 9, which is expected to take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 6, 2013.

Strikeforce ratings for 'Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' on Showtime return a measly 310,000 viewers

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 15, 2013 2:13 PM EST

Despite the network's free-preview weekend, Showtime's airing of Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" averaged just 310,000 viewers, making it the promotion's least-watched event since September 2011.

Josh Barnett and Gegard Mousasi lead Strikeforce salaries

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jan 14, 2013 5:00 PM EST

After pulling out a quick submission over Nandor Guelmino, the Warmaster took home a cool quarter-million dollar check for his efforts. Check out the full reported salaries for Strikeforce's last event.

Strikeforce Marquardt vs. Saffiedine salaries: Josh Barnett leads payroll with $250,000

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jan 14, 2013 1:41 PM EST

Veteran heavyweight Josh Barnett topped the disclosed payroll for last Saturday's finale Strikeforce event, pocketing $250,000 for his main card victory over Nandor Guelmino.

Strikeforce payouts and salaries: Josh Barnett banks $250,000 at 'Marquardt vs. Saffiedine'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 14, 2013 12:16 PM EST

If anyone is going to miss Strikeforce, it's Josh Barnett. "The Warmaster" pulled in a cool $250,000 for an easy night's work against Nandor Guelmino on the "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" main card last weekend in Oklahoma City.

Strikeforce results recap: Nate Marquardt vs Tarec Saffiedine-led event wrap up from Oklahoma City

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 14, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs Saffiedine" results: Everything you need in case you missed the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's final event on Showtime that took place on Sat., Jan. 12, 2013, from Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Strikeforce results: Gegard Mousasi thinks the ‘timing's right' for UFC transition; names potential opponents for debut

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 13, 2013 11:00 PM EST

Highly respected light heavyweight Gegard Mousasi believes the "timing's right" to sign with the UFC following his submission victory over Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine," which took place Jan. 12, 2013, in Oklahoma City.

Strikeforce results: 19 post-event facts about ‘Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' in Oklahoma City

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 13, 2013 9:00 PM EST

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 19 good facts. With Strikeforce's final event the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Marquardt vs. Saffiedine" event that took place Jan. 12, 2013.

Nickname MAK	Birthdate 03/31/1980
Height / Weight 6'3" - 205	Place of Birth Boise, Idaho, United States

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