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UFC 161 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Evans vs Henderson' fights on Facebook/FX (Pt. 1)

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

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC 161 preview breaks down 3 of 6 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook/FX on June 15, 2013: Yves Jabouin-Dustin Pague, Roland Delorme-Edwin Figueroa and Mitch Clarke-John Maguire from MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.

Are Bellator's recent ex-UFC fighter signings an indicator of things to come?

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 4, 2013 1:10 PM EDT

Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney has been vocal in the past about not going after many ex-UFC fighters. Yet he has signed a bundle of them in recent months. Are they changing their tune? And why?

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.

Roundtable: UFC 160, retired fighters' grievances, and Vitor Belfort

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 2:34 PM EDT

This week's Roundtable features discussion of Saturday's upcoming heavyweight fights, grievances aired by retired fighters, and why Vitor Belfort gets all the heat over TRT.

Morning Report: Jon Jones eyeing two more fights in 2013; Tara LaRosa accuses MMA manager of crooked practices

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones eyes two more fights in 2013, WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa accuses manager Brett Atchley of foul play, Bryan Caraway responds to recent allegations, plus the latest promo from NickTheFace.

Matt Riddle booked for Bellator MMA season nine welterweight tournament

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle has been added to Bellator MMA's season nine tournament, putting him back on Spike TV, where he first gained notoriety as a contestant on season seven of "The Ultimate Fighter."

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.

Matt Riddle headed to Bellator MMA after Legacy FC contract buyout

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

UFC veteran Matt Riddle's next fight will take place under the Bellator MMA banner after a contract buyout brought "Deep Waters" over from Legacy Fighting Championship (LFC).

Matt Riddle skips out on Legacy FC contract for shot in Bellator

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Matt Riddle has gotten an offer too good to refuse and is negotiating an end to his Legacy FC contract in order to compete for Bellator.

Kenny Robertson steps in for injured T.J. Waldburger, meets Sean Pierson At UFC 161

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 3, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC welterweight T.J. Waldburger has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Sean Pierson at UFC 161: "Barao vs. Wineland" on June 15, 2013 in Winnipeg, Canada. Replacing Waldburger will be Kenny Robertson.

UFC reinstates Dave Herman, who is 'waiting for a fight' after completing rehab and passing drug test

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Despite losing three straight UFC fights and failing a pair of drug tests for marijuana, embattled heavyweight Dave Herman will get one more chance to prove he belongs inside the Octagon after completing a 30-day stint in rehab.

Morning Report: Benson Henderson competes at 2013 IBJJF Pan Ams; Melvin Guillard leaves Blackzilians for Jackson's

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 25, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

With the losses piling up, Melvin Guillard left the Blackzilians this past weekend to rejoin Greg Jackson. Plus, UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson competed in one of the year's biggest BJJ tournaments. Find out how he did here.

Matt Riddle makes LFC debut against Artenas Young at LFC 21 on July 19

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle will make his Legacy Fighting Championship (LFC) debut on July 19, 2013, when he meets Artenas Young at LFC 21 in Houston, Texas.

Che Mills vs. Cathal Pendred welterweight title fight booked for Cage Warriors 55 on June 1 in Dublin

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Mar 22, 2013 11:11 AM EDT

Cathal Pendred will put his 170-pound belt on the line when he takes on Che Mills at Cage Warriors 55 on Sat., June 1, 2013, at The Helix in Dublin, Ireland.

Matt Riddle on Dana White: 'He’s just a juice monkey who’s bald, who doesn’t know s**t about business'

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 22, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Matt Riddle has some surprisingly strong words for Dana White in the wake of his release from the UFC.

Morning Report: UFC exec Marc Ratner requests NSAC revisit policies for marijuana usage

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

With overzealous punishments sidelining any fighter who tests positive for marijuana, UFC executive Marc Ratner publicly asked the NSAC to revisit its increasingly archaic rule.

UFC 158 St. Pierre vs Diaz results and post-fight analysis

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 17, 2013 1:17 AM EDT

A look back at the action from UFC 158, including Georges St. Pierre's dominant victory over Nick Diaz.

UFC 158 Notebook: The world of Diaz, week's best quotes and more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 16, 2013 9:02 AM EDT

As Montreal heats up for the long-awaited grudge match between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz, Mike Chiappetta catches you up on some things you might have missed.

Morning Report: Georges St-Pierre thinks Chris Weidman won't just beat Anderson Silva, he'll finish him

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 11, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre doesn't just think Chris Weidman will beat Anderson Silva. He believes Weidman will finish Silva quickly.

Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle signs with Legacy Fighting Championship

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 9, 2013 2:00 PM EST

Welterweight Matt Riddle has signed a multi-fight deal with Texas-based Legacy Fighting Championship, this coming after he was released from the UFC for another failed drug test.

Nickname --	Birthdate 01/14/1986
Height / Weight 6'1" - 170	Place of Birth Allentown, Pennsylvania

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