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UFC 161: Jake Shields was hoping for ‘huge name’ fight, but will gladly submit or knockout Tyron Woodley

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Jake Shields was expecting a bigger "name" than Tyron Woodley for his next fight inside the Octagon, but says he will submit or knockout "T-Wood" when the two scrappy welterweights collide at UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on June 15, 2013.

UFC 159 fight card: Jim Miller vs Pat Healy preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 main card bout between Jim Miller and Pat Healy. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC Quick Quote: Jordan Mein and Tarec Saffiedine didn't look nearly as good against Tyron Woodley

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 25, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Before Jordan Mein and Tarec Saffiedine scored their breakout welterweight victories, they were both completely neutralized by one Tyron Woodley, and he wants fans to remember that. Get his official thoughts on the matter inside.

UFC 158 results: With surge in depth, welterweights are the new lightweights

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Mar 17, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

With Georges St. Pierre, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit and Jake Ellenberger all in action last night (March 16, 2013) at UFC 158, which took place from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, it highlighted an insane depth of MMA talent.

UFC 158 fight card: Jake Ellenberger vs Nate Marquardt fight prediction, preview and breakdown

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Check out a detailed preview and prediction for welterweight UFC 158 main card bout between Jake Ellenberger vs. Nate Marquardt, which will take place tonight (March 16, 2013) from Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, airing live on pay-per-view (PPV).

UFC 158 fight card: What's at stake?

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 16, 2013 2:20 PM EDT

In arguably the biggest fights of their careers, what is at risk for Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz tonight?

UFC 158 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 15, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

We're just hours away from the UFC 158: "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" pay-per-view event in Montreal and it's time to check in with your old pal Nostradumbass to find out who's the cat's meow in Montreal. Main card fight predictions inside. Come get some!

UFC 158 fight card: Jake Ellenberger vs Nate Marquardt preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 13, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 158 main card bout between Jake Ellenberger and Nate Marquardt. What's the key to victory for both top welterweights? Find out inside.

UFC 161: Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Shields and Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan booked for Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 6, 2013 5:06 PM EST

Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan and Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Shields have been added to the upcoming UFC 161 pay-per-view (PPV) fight card, scheduled for June 15, 2013, at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

UFC Quick Quote: Jake Ellenberger can beat 'anyone in the world at 170'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 6, 2013 4:04 PM EST

Top UFC welterweight contender is very confident in his heavy fists, and why wouldn't he be? The former Nebraska Cornhusker has some serious knockout power and he'll be trying to showcase it against Nate Marquardt on the UFC 158 main card.

Morning Report: Dana White says Rashad Evans' next opponent could be Dan Henderson, not Shogun Rua

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 27, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Rashad Evans may have wanted to fight Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, but it looks like he'll have to settle for another of the division's popular elder statesmen instead.

Jon Fitch cut by UFC along with 15 other fighters

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 3:02 PM EST

Today, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that 16 fighters have been released from the active roster. The cuts were more than a little harsh, and they even included Jon Fitch, the number nine welterweight in the UFC's "official" rankings.

Jon Fitch and 15 others released from the UFC

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Feb 20, 2013 1:52 PM EST

Dana White has confirmed that 16 fighters have been released from the UFC.

Jon Fitch among 16 fighters released from UFC on Tuesday

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Feb 20, 2013 1:41 PM EST

UFC president Dana White confirmed on Wednesday that some notable fighters are no longer with the promotion.

Tyron Woodley signs new four-fight UFC contract, wants Jake Shields fight next

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 2:00 AM EST

Welterweight Tyron Woodley, who just signed a new four-fight UFC contract extension, already has his next fight in mind, a showdown against former 170-pound title challenger Jake Shields. However, Shields might have his eye elsewhere ...

Nate Marquardt vs. Jake Ellenberger patches final hole in UFC 158 fight card on March 16 in Montreal

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2013 9:19 AM EST

UFC matchmaker Joe Silva puts his finger in the dyke by calling on Nate Marquardt to step in on short notice and fight Jake Ellenberger at the upcoming UFC 158 pay-per-view on March 16 in Montreal.

Nate Marquardt vs. Jake Ellenberger set for UFC 158

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Feb 19, 2013 8:33 AM EST

The final piece of the UFC 158 puzzle is set.

Report: UFC 156 prelims ratings set network highs for FX

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 10:45 AM EST

How high? The "Aldo vs. Edgar" preliminary card, which went down on Feb. 2 in Las Vegas, returned the network's highest numbers to date among males 18-49 (953,000), people 18-34 (759,000) and males 18-34 (556,000).

Unimpressed with Demian Maia (and fearing hella flak), Tyron Woodley calls out Rory MacDonald

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2013 4:00 PM EST

"The Chosen One" has chosen his next opponent, and it's not going to be Demian Maia, who didn't impress him at UFC 156. Instead, he asked promotion president Dana White for a crack at Rory MacDonald if and when "Ares" becomes available.

Ratings report: UFC sets FX viewership record with UFC 156 prelims

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Feb 5, 2013 3:50 PM EST

The prelims for UFC 156 on Saturday night set the company's all-time viewership record on FX with 1.9 million viewers.

Nickname The Thoroughbred	Birthdate 7/29/1976
Height / Weight 5'11" - 170lbs	Place of Birth Long Island, New York

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