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Morning Report: Nate Diaz to either be 'fined, suspended, or cut' for homophobic slur, manager responds

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:05 AM EDT

Nate Diaz could either be "fined, suspended or cut" by the UFC this morning. Regardless, Diaz's manager Mike Kogan defended his client and urged his followers to look up the offending slur on Urban Dictionary.

Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 1:38 PM EDT

Following an inconsistent run a light heavyweight, Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight for the first time in five years to take on "Big" Ben Rothwell at UFC 164.

Brandon Vera says he's fighting Ben Rothwell at UFC 164 on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

Brandon Vera vs. Ben Rothwell heavyweight fight has been confirmed by "The Truth" for the upcoming UFC 164 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 31, 2013.

Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, fights Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2013 6:17 PM EDT

Brandon Vera is returning to the heavyweight division, where he'll fight Ben Rothwell in a "must win" at UFC 164 in Milwaukee.

UFC 159 fight card: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at tomorrow night's (April 27, 2013) UFC 159 main event between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and undeserving challenger Chael Sonnen. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FOX 7 results: 'Report card' for 'Henderson vs Melendez' event in San Jose

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 7:00 AM EDT

Get the real UFC on FOX 7 winners and losers from last night (April 20, 2013) at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., as we grade the performances of Josh Thomson, Ben Henderson, Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier, Frank Mir, Matt Brown and many more.

UFC on FOX 7 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier were the best of the best under the Strikeforce banner. But how will they hold up inside the Octagon? Find out on the main card of UFC on FOX 7, which swims into the "Shark Tank" on Saturday night in San Jose.

UFC on Fuel TV 9 results recap: Gegard Mousasi vs Ilir Latifi fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 7, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's UFC on Fuel TV 9 main event between Gegard Mousasi and injury replacement Ilir Latifi. How did Mousasi have his way with the Swede? Find out inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 10: Thiago Silva not concerned about getting cut following 'Feijao' fight in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 10:58 AM EDT

Despite a 1-3 record with two drug suspensions (and two "no contests"), Thiago Silva doesn't feel his job is on the line when he fights Rafael Cavalcante at the UFC on FUEL TV 10 event on June 8 in Brazil.

'Lynch mob' attacks force Lloyd Irvin to terminate his affiliate program

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2013 9:57 AM EDT

Following allegations of rape and sexual misconduct inside his gym, the Team Lloyd Irvin affiliate program has been terminated in the wake of "lynch mob" attacks that call for the head of the longtime jiu-jitsu instructor.

Morning Report: Nick Diaz vs. Georges St-Pierre, or, the 45-minute conference call that sold UFC 158

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

When the sun rose on Thursday morning, few believed Nick Diaz deserved his title shot against Georges St-Pierre. By the end of the night, that almost felt like an afterthought.

UFC champ Dominick Cruz, Brandon Vera and Alliance Training Center cut ties with Team Lloyd Irvin

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 7, 2013 10:32 PM EST

UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz, Brandon Vera and the Alliance Training Center are the latest to cut ties with Team Lloyd Irvin.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 results recap: Wanderlei Silva vs Brian Stann fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 3, 2013 8:00 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at the unbelievable UFC on Fuel TV 8 main event last night between brawlers Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann. What helped Silva channel his Pride days and win an epic showdown? Find out inside.

Team Lloyd Irvin member alleges sexual misconduct

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Mar 2, 2013 7:30 PM EST

The Lloyd Irvin scandal continues, with gym member Jordon Schultz accusing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor of sexing up a female student.

If UFC cuts are about money, who else is on the chopping block?

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 20, 2013 4:56 PM EST

A gaggle of UFC fighters were released from their contracts today, and it probably had to do with money. With talk of the UFC possibly releasing many more guys, who else might be under the microscope?

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen says Jon Jones is a 'considerably better' fighter than Anderson Silva

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

Two losses haven't changed much. According to Chael Sonnen, UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is the "considerably better" fighter over Anderson Silva, and the gap isn't even close.

Bloody Elbow January 2013 Meta-Rankings: Light Heavyweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jan 31, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Glover Teixeira cracks the top 10 with his big win over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Report: UFC veteran Assuerio Silva shot five times outside gym in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 31, 2013 12:39 PM EST

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Assuerio Silva was hospitalized earlier this week after getting gunned down outside his gym in Curitiba, Brazil. The alleged shooter, identified as Robson Freitas, is reportedly a former associate.

UFC Quick Quote: Steve Mazzagatti referee for 'Aldo vs Edgar' main event makes Dana White want to blow his brains out

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jan 31, 2013 1:00 AM EST

Steve Mazzagatti will referee the UFC 156 main event between Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar, which takes place this Super Bowl weekend (Sat., Feb. 2, 2013) from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dana White is not very happy about it.

Keith Jardine says he is 'semi-retired' from MMA, looks to get healthy after being a ‘walking zombie’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 30, 2013 8:30 PM EST

After losing seven of his last 10 mixed martial arts (MMA) fights, Keith Jardine says he is not quite ready to hang up his gloves for good, he just needs to get his health back on track before giving it another try inside the cage.

Nickname The Truth	Birthdate 10/10/1977
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