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UFC 159 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC 159 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about "Jones vs. Sonnen," which took place April 27, 2013 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

UFC 159 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Jones vs. Sonnen’ in Newark

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

UFC 159 in Newark was a memorable night of combat sports action. Pat Healy was the biggest winner for his submission of Jim Miller, while Chael Sonnen was the biggest loser of the night for his loss to Jon Jones. Find out why inside!

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark on April 27

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts related to Saturday's (April 27, 2013) Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen-led mixed martial arts (MMA) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mike Bohn hits fight fans with another set of fight facts.

Bellator Signs Vladimir Matyushenko To Expanding Light Heavyweight Division

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 1:07 PM EDT

Longtime UFC and MMA veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has signed a new deal with Bellator and is expected to join the promotion's expanding light heavyweight division on Spike TV.

Vladimir Matyushenko inks deal with Bellator, but won't debut in four-man tournament

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 18, 2013 12:38 PM EDT

Longtime UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has found a new home, but he won't be competing in the upcoming summer series mini-tournament.

Satoshi Ishii looks to continue his rise in MMA

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 11, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Satoshi Ishii is looking to build upon his promising MMA career, and set down roots as a competitive Judoka in the US.

UFC Quick Quote: Ross Pearson thinks he broke his foot warming up for Ryan Couture fight

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 6, 2013 7:15 PM EDT

Ross Pearson reveals that moments before he was expected to fight Ryan Couture in the UFC on FUEL TV 9 co-main event he injured -- and possibly broke -- his foot while warming up backstage at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Pat Curran takes a page from Miguel Cotto's boxing to achieve MMA success

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 4, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Ahead of his bout with Shahbulat Shamhalev at Bellator 95, Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran says his love of boxing and appreciation of Miguel Cotto has made a dramatic improvement in his striking skills as a MMA fighter.

UFC 158 preview: 30 facts about 'St. Pierre vs. Diaz' in Montreal on March 16

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

With UFC 158 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 30 facts related to Saturday's (March 16, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Pedro Rizzo labels Glover Teixeira the most complete fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 14, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Is Glover Teixeira the most complete fighter currently in the UFC's light heavyweight division? One of his trainers, long-time MMA veteran Pedro Rizzo, seems to think so. Find out why "The Rock" feels Glover has the chops to be champion, inside.

Controversial loss caused Dan Severn to end 'number of people's careers'

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jan 7, 2013 10:00 AM EST

UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn was an "absolute machine" in high school wrestling. In the second part of this two-part interview below, 'The Beast' discussed his wrestling roots, getting in the UFC, what happened in his 1984 Olympic bid and more.

UFC pioneer Dan Severn talks about 43 years of sports competition

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jan 6, 2013 1:01 PM EST

In part one of this two-part interview, Dan 'The Beast' Severn looks back on his early days in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and earning more than 100 professional MMA wins even as he ages into his fifties.

UFC pioneer Dan Severn retires from MMA at age 54 -- and with 101 wins

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 2, 2013 10:33 AM EST

The Hall-of-Famer calls it quits after racking up an astounding 101 wins as well as a couple of UFC titles from yesteryear. Find out what finally prompted "The Beast" to hang 'em up at age 54.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC 155

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Dec 31, 2012 12:00 PM EST

Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in 2013 now will reverse their roles from 2012, while other fighters also took major steps forward at UFC 155.

Mirko Cro Cop earns quick submission win in return to MMA

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Dec 31, 2012 8:45 AM EST

In a New Year's Eve match in Japan, Mirko Filipovic came back to mixed martial arts, and won a quick submission victory.

MMA's biggest news stories of 2012

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Dec 24, 2012 6:15 PM EST

While the UFC's move to FOX and all of its ramifications was the biggest change in MMA in 2012, we take a look at the year's biggest stories.

Fedor Emelianenko and Anderson Silva top 2012 MMA MVP list

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Dec 22, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Japanese fans voted The Last Emperor in as 2012's top dog in a Nikkan Sports survey.

Fightweets: Remembering Jeff Blatnick, Fedor Emelianenko's ranking, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Oct 26, 2012 11:09 AM EDT

Readers pick MMAFighting staffer Dave Doyle's brain as Fightweets returns after a week's hiatus.

Morning Report: Anthony Pettis Expecting November Return, Says Donald Cerrone Fight 'Is Happening'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Aug 23, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Anthony Pettis issues a threat to Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, Cody McKenzie calls out Frankie Edgar, and Forrest Griffin and Dan Henderson commentate cageside at Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Winter Warriors: Finding Next Fedor In Bellator's Russian MMA Prospect Invasion

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Jul 10, 2012 11:30 PM EDT

Check out the top three upcoming Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) prospects now that the most notable fighter from the world's largest nation, Fedor Emelianenko, has retired from the sport. Fight videos and highlights included.

Nickname The Rock	Birthdate 5/3/1974
Height / Weight 6'1" - 244	Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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