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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.

UFC on FX 8 complete fighter breakdown, Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FX 8 headliner Vitor Belfort, who will look to continue his 185-pound contender assault vs. Strikeforce import Luke Rockhold on May 18.

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC on FX 8's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 8:16 PM EDT

What does a victory at UFC on FX 8: "Belfort vs. Rockhold" this Saturday (May 18, 2013) mean for Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo Souza and Chris Camozzi? Find out inside.

Morning Report: Duane Ludwig says his secret to breaking down fight film is watching while 'high on marijuana'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Duane Ludwig has seemingly revitalized Team Alpha Male with his unique brand of coaching. But what's so unique about his methods? Well, if you guessed smoking weed during film study, then you'd be right.

Weight cutting and head trauma present serious safety threats to mixed martial artists

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

How safe is MMA? Recent articles point out the serious risks to fighters from head trauma and improper weight cutting.

Three weeks later, New Jersey still unsure whether foul play marred WSOF 2 main event

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 12, 2013 4:34 PM EDT

World Series of Fighting 2 happened 20 days ago, and yet no one seems to know why the first round of the Andrei Arlovski vs. Anthony Johnson main event appeared to have gone into overtime.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz parts ways with Cesar Gracie as manager

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

After Nick Diaz's loss to GSP, Cesar Gracie said he would have a talk with the Diaz brothers to figure out if he should still manage them. Apparently that conversation yielded results.

The 'Blackzilians’ bolster training staff, hire wrestling and boxing Olympic gold medalists as coaches

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

After a string of high-profile losses, the "Blackzilians" mixed martial arts (MMA) camp has bolstered its coaching staff, hiring boxing coach Pedro Diaz and Olympic gold medal winners Kenny Monday and Guillermo Rigondeaux.

With rare heart condition, Dan Hardy notes his fighting future is out of his hands

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Dan Hardy feels no effects of the Wolff-Parkinson-White heart ailment that caused his fight with Matt Brown on April 20 to be canceled. But he does recognize that his career is in jeopardy.

Jackson's MMA not pleased with timeclock issue during Arlovski vs. Johnson at WSOF 2

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Andrei Arlovski suffered a broken jaw in his WSOF 2 bout, but did it occur after the round should have been over?

World Series of Fighting (WSOF) scraps title fight plans, focuses on 'fun fights for fans’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 29, 2013 12:15 PM EDT

World Series of Fighting senior executive vice president, Al Abdel-Aziz, says the upstart MMA promotion has no plans on implementing division titles in the near future, choosing to put all their efforts in pleasing fans with "fun fights," first.

Morning Report: Jackson's MMA criticizes N.J. commission for timekeeping gaffe that cost Andrei Arlovski 'dearly'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Did Anthony Johnson's late first-round flurry -- which dropped Andrei Arlovski twice and nearly ended the fight -- arrive well after the round should've ended? Jackson's MMA says yes, and they have a pretty convincing case.

WSOF 2: Andrei Arlovski camp blames 'Pitbull's' broken jaw on untrained timekeeper

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2013 3:24 PM EDT

Jackson-Winkeljohn Mixed Martial Arts says the New Jersey State Athletic Commission (NJSAC) failed to keep time correctly in the first round at WSOF 2, giving Anthony Johnson an extra eight seconds to land a "devastating blow" on Andrei Arlovski.

WSOF 2 ratings peak with 332,000 viewers for last weekend's NBC Sports Network event in Atlantic City

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 27, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

The numbers are in for World Series of Fighting's second event, which featured a heavyweight headlining bout between Anthony Johnson and Andrei Arlovski. Get all the details including quotes from the promoter inside.

MMA Roundtable: Diaz's appeal, WSOF 2 reviews, best fights of '13 so far, and more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 27, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

Luke Thomas and Mike Chiappetta debate Nick Diaz's UFC 158 complaints, WSOF 2, the best of the UFC this year so far and more.

WSOF viewership shows slight increase over first effort

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 26, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

The World Series of Fighting saw viewership increase from 198,000 on the first show to 210,000 on the second event, which took place on Saturday night.

WSOF approved UFC gloves because Andrei Arlovski has giant hands

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 26, 2013 12:44 PM EDT

Andrei Arlovski was spotted wearing UFC gloves in his WSOF headliner against Anthony Johnson last weekend in Atlantic City. But don't blame "The Pitbull," the promotion couldn't find a pair of mitts big enough to pad his meaty paws.

WSOF official: Due to fitting issues, Andrei Arlovski allowed to wear UFC gloves in fight

by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on Mar 26, 2013 11:47 AM EDT

A WSOF official said Andrei Arlovski was allowed to wear UFC gloves to his WSOF 2 main event fight in order to secure the right fit.

Pic: Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante's nasty fight-ending cut suffered at WSOF 2

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 25, 2013 8:45 PM EDT

Ouch! Check out this picture of Gesias Cavalcante's nasty cut suffered at World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2, courtesy of Justin Gaethje, which was bad enough to warrant a first round stoppage from the ringside physician. Warning: It's a bit gruesome.

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.

Nickname "Rumble"	Birthdate 03-06-1984
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