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UFC On FX 8 results: Fighters react on Twitter

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 11:41 PM EDT

UFC fighters give their thoughts on the UFC On FX 8 event live on Twitter. Check out what some of your favorite fighters had to say about Saturday night's action

UFC on FX 8 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 predictions: MMAmania.com resident psychic Nostradumbass predicts the outcomes for all four main card bouts on this Saturday night's (May 18, 2013) "Belfort vs. Rockhold" fight card, emanating from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Manager for Nate Diaz issues statement on UFC suspension, defends use of 'fag' tweet

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Nate Diaz was suspended by UFC for using a slur against homosexuals, but his manager, Mike Kogan, insists it wasn't meant in that context. Where they roll, in northern Cali, "fag" means "punk" or "bitch." Turns out it's just a big misunderstanding!

UFC on FX 8 preview: 20 facts about ‘Belfort vs Rockhold' in Brazil on May 18

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 7:12 AM EDT

UFC on FX 8 preview: With "Belfort vs. Rockhold" just around the corner (Sat., May 18, 2013), Mike Bohn hits mixed martial arts (MMA) fans with 20 facts related to this weekend's combat sports special Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Roy Nelson reportedly on standby to rematch Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 if Mark Hunt can't fight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 11:35 PM EDT

Junior dos Santos vs. Roy Nelson 2 at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013? Recent report indicates that if Mark Hunt's visa issues derail his trip to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Memorial Day weekend, "Big Country" has been asked to fill in.

John Albert vs. Yaotzin Meza bantamweight bout added to UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 10, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 8 fight card update: John Albert and Yaotzin Meza are set to collide in a 135-pound battle at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash., on July 27, 2013.

Let's all be adults and shut up about MMA vs boxing already

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Brent Brookhouse offers a plea for fans and media to finally move past the tired and pointless boxing vs. MMA debate.

Gilbert Melendez may not be UFC champion, but is he still the best lightweight in the world?

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez may have come up short against UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson at UFC on Fox 7, but some fans still believe "El Nino" is the best 155-pound fighter in the sport based on his performance. Are you one of them?

Chuck Liddell speaks out against UFC fighters avoiding the finish just to secure a win

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Chuck Liddell has noticed a trend among this generation of UFC fighters, and that's to get their win just for the sake of winning. Can "The Iceman," who is now the promotion's VP of Business Development, help turn that around?

Gilbert Melendez wants 'whoever is hot' next, open to featherweight fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez next fight: Former No. 1 UFC lightweight title contender is determined to earn another championship opportunity, regardless of which 155-pound -- or even 145-pound -- fighter he has to beat to get there ... sooner rather than later.

Eddie Alvarez vs. Ben Henderson? Former Bellator champ says Viacom prevented immediate UFC title shot

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 6:07 PM EDT

Former Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez gives an update on his current legal woes and declares that Spike TV and Viacom prevented him from getting a title shot against Ben Henderson, not Bjorn Rebney. Jump inside for all of the details.

Eddie Alvarez: Viacom 'had every intention of blocking me from going to UFC'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 4:53 PM EDT

Eddie Alvarez pointed the finger on who's to blame over his contractual situation on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour.

SB Nation Rankings: Lightweight

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 5, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists currently assess the lightweight division. Ben Henderson continues to lead the way.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (lightweight)

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2013 7:30 PM EDT

With UFC on FOX 7: "Henderson vs. Melendez" officially on record and lightweight titleholder Benson Henderson recording another title defense, it's time to ask: Who are the 10 best 155-pound fighters in all of mixed martial arts? Find out inside.

SB nation lightweight rankings: Strikeforce fighters make their mark

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 5, 2013 1:30 PM EDT

The addition of Strikeforce fighters been felt more at lightweight than any other men's division.

As UFC 163 training camp begins, Anthony Pettis dreams of rare double gold

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 4, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

As his UFC 163 training camp begins and he prepares to fight featherweight champ Jose Aldo, Anthony Pettis just can't escape thoughts of Benson Henderson and the lightweight title.

Diego Sanchez on UFC Champ Ben Henderson: 'I wasn't impressed. I see a lot of holes in his game'

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Diego Sanchez isn't impressed with Ben Henderson, and says that he can beat him because he sees a lot of holes in the UFC champion's game.

Anthony Pettis says move to featherweight ‘not permanent,’ expects ‘fireworks’ against Jose Aldo

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis isn't looking to call featherweight his permanent home, saying he will eventually go back up to the lightweight division. First, he has to take care of some business against 145-pound kingpin Jose Aldo at UFC 163 in August.

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.

UFC on FX 8: Rafael dos Anjos feels no pressure fighting at home against Evan Dunham

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC lightweight contender Rafael dos Anjos looks to make his case for a 155-pound title shot by winning his fourth fight in a row at the expense of Evan Dunham at UFC on FX 8, which takes place at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Nickname Smooth	Birthdate 11/16/1983
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