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UFC 160 preview: 25 facts about ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas on May 25

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

With UFC 160 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 25 facts related to Saturday's (May 25, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

Tim Sylvia wants to finish his MMA career in the UFC, eyes fights with Frank Mir or Pat Barry

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

"The Maine-iac" has once again expressed his desire to return to the UFC, where the former heavyweight champion hasn't competed since 2008.

Tim Sylvia has 'unfinished business' with Frank Mir, but would settle for Pat Barry bangfest in UFC return

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 5:05 PM EDT

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion and ONE FC attraction Tim Sylvia has just a couple of years left in MMA and wants to finish his career inside the Octagon, a place he would exact revenge on Frank Mir or score a fight night bonus against Pat Barry.

'ONE FC 9: Rise to Power' complete with Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2013 8:01 PM EDT

Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson complete preliminary card for 'ONE FC 9: Rise to Power'

Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson added to ONE FC 9: Rise to Power in May

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 10:23 AM EDT

The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia returns to the ONE FC cage when he takes on KOTC veteran Tony Johnson on May 31st at ONE FC 9: Rise to Power.

Morning Report: Anderson Silva claims to have been unaware of missed UFC 162 media tour in L.A.

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

Anderson Silva explains his absence, a former UFC champ says goodbye, and our old pal Tim Sylvia jumps back into the fire.

Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson Jr. Reportedly Booked For ONE FC: 'Rise to Power' preliminary card

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

None other than Tony Johnson Jr., who will do battle against "The Maine-iac" on May 31, 2013 on the free preliminary card of ONE FC: "Rise to Power" at the 20,000 capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

History in the making: Frank Mir wins 'Payback' by snapping Tim Sylvia's arm at UFC 48 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2013 6:00 AM EDT

Long before he made kindling out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir snapped his first limb by taking Tim Sylvia's arm home with him after the UFC 48: "Payback" event back in 2004.

UFC on Fox 7 fight card: Daniel Cormier vs Frank Mir preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fox 7 main card bout between heavyweights Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Daniel Cormier calls Frank Mir 'disturbing,' isn't thinking about Jon Jones

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 9, 2013 5:13 PM EDT

Daniel Cormier brushed aside the notion that Frank Mir will be able to get inside his head before they meet at UFC on FOX 7.

UFC on FOX 7: Daniel Cormier has nothing to lose against Frank Mir except his limbs

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 9, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

Submission ace Frank Mir says Daniel Cormier will have nothing to lose in their fight at UFC on FOX 7 later this month from the "Shark Tank" in San Jose, California. Except, of course, his limbs.

Fightweets: Cageside reflections

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 9:11 AM EDT

A reader asks a reporter what was the single greatest memory of covering fights at cageside. The reporter can't pick just one.

WSOF 2 results recap: Anthony Johnson vs Andrei Arlovski fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2013 8:01 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's World Series of Fighting main event between heavyweights Anthony Johnson and Andrei Arlovski. What helped Johnson defeat the bigger, stronger opponent? Find out inside.

WSOF 2 fight card: Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 22, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's WSOF 2 main event between Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Andrei Arlovski says training with Freddie Roach hurt his momentum in MMA technique

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Former UFC champ Andrei Arlovski explains why training with Freddie Roach hurt his MMA career.

Dana White: Andrei Arlovski vs Anthony Johnson at WSOF 2 not a 'legitimate' fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2013 8:30 AM EDT

UFC President Dana White says the upcoming heavyweight fight between Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson at WSOF 2 is not "legitimate," suggesting "The Pitbull" fight Heavyweight (not 170-pound guys) to get an invite back to the Octagon.

UFC 158 'Behind the Numbers:' Georges St. Pierre's sensational careeer stat sheet

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 10, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Prior to his UFC 158 collision with Nick Diaz, MMAmania.com gives you a run down of the accomplishments made thus far in the UFC career of welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre.

Nickname The Maine-iac	Birthdate 3/5/1976
Height / Weight 6'8" - 311lbs	Place of Birth Ellsworth, Maine, United States

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