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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!

Interim UFC champ Renan Barao ‘100%’ recovered from injury, still wants fight with Eddie Wineland

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Renan Barao is healthy again after a foot injury forced him out of UFC 161 and has mutually expressed interest in rebooking the match up with Eddie Wineland as soon as possible.

UFC Bantamweight champion Renan Barão asks Dana White for fight in Brazil

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on Jun 14, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

UFC interim bantamweight champ Barão asks Dana White for fight in Brazil. Eddie Wineland campaigns for title shot in Milwaukee.

UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1: Urijah Faber says no one knows Yuri Alcantara, but ‘old man’ Dominick Cruz can learn how to finish fights from him

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

While Yuri Alcantara doesn’t have the name recognition of other UFC stars, Urijah Faber is well aware of the dangers he will face at UFC on FOX Sports 1, since Alcantra has proved he can finish fights, something Faber says Dominick Cruz should learn.

UFC On Fuel TV 10 results recap: Preliminary fights

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jun 9, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Take a look back at the action from Saturday's event. The prelim fights delivered action in spades with a lot of big wins and losses for the competitors.

UFC 162 Fan Expo, 2nd Annual Fight Week schedule of events for Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 7, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Full UFC 162 Fan Expo and 2nd Annual Fight Week schedule of events for mixed martial arts (MMA)-fan inspired week-long event, including autograph signings, seminars, concerts and more, from July 3 to July 6 in and around Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Morning Report: B.J. Penn not closing door on career, could return at 155 pounds

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 5, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC President Dana White may want B.J. Penn to retire, but the former two-division champ isn't ready to make it that easy.

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.

To challenger John Moraga, task is to beat Demetrious Johnson's 'boring' greatness

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 1, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Despite criticizing the champ's style, UFC flyweight John Moraga knows he has a tough job in front of him at UFC on FOX 8.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 160 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 28, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 160 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC 160 fight card: Donald Cerrone vs. K.J. Noons fight prediction, preview and breakdown

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Check out detailed preview and prediction for UFC 160 main card Lightweight match between Donald Cerrone vs. K.J. Noons, which takes place tonight (May 25, 2013) from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

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.

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.

Torn ligaments force Renan Barao to officially withdraw from UFC 161 headliner in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Renan Barao is not medically cleared to compete after tearing ligaments in his foot and has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 161 main event opposite Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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.

Report: Renan Barao injured, UFC 161 main event fight against Eddie Wineland scratched

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 6:50 PM EDT

Interim UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao has suffered a foot injury and will be unable to put his belt on the line against Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161 on June 15, 2013.

Report: Renan Barao forced out of UFC 161 interim title defense

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 6:44 PM EDT

The UFC may be on the hunt for a new headliner when they head to Winnipeg, as interim bantamweight champ Renan Barao has reportedly injured a foot, necessitating a withdrawal from the event.

Challenging start molded Bibiano Fernandes' mixed martial arts career

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 11, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Bibiano Fernandes took on Urijah Faber and "Kid" Yamamoto in his second and third pro fights. He's never looked back.

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?

UFC 160: 'Refocused' Brian Bowles finds joy in training again following 18-month, injury-filled absence

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 9:39 PM EDT

Brian Bowles next fight against George Roop at UFC 160 on May 25 after extended break from mixed martial arts (MMA) competition helped former champion find passion and fire he lost for training after rigorous daily grind took fun out of the sport.

Nickname --	Birthdate 11/03/1985
Height / Weight 5'8" - 135	Place of Birth Tucson, Arizona

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