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UFC 160 notes, quotes and anecdotes

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 25, 2013 9:02 AM EDT

Mike Chiappetta offers up news nuggets on the stability of the UFC champions, fight week's best quotes, and more.

Dana White says ‘badass’ Ronda Rousey brings in more media attention than pound-for-pound UFC great Anderson Silva

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC President Dana White says "badass" women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is a bigger media draw than current middleweight champion and pound-for-pound great Anderson Silva. Are you buying it?

Bigfoot earned Saturday's title match, but to the public, is it enough?

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Unlike previous title fights this year where challengers earned shots based on their names or mouths, Antonio Silva got his title shot by knocking out the top contender. But is that enough considering what happened when he last faced Cain Velasquez?

TOPPS UFC 2013: 'Knockout' trading cards return ... and hit hard

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 11:43 PM EDT

"UFC Knockout" 2013: Collectible trading cards, featuring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, including stars such as Georges St. Pierre, Jon Jones and women’s UFC Champion Ronda Rousey, among others, available in Hobby Stores on May 22, 2013.

While Fallon Fox draws headlines, opponent Allanna Jones, CFA president see opportunity

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 2:01 PM EDT

Fallon Fox may get all of the headlines, but her Friday night opponent Allanna Jones and CFA president Jorge De La Noval are also hoping to capitalize on the extra attention her presence brings.

LaRosa, other fighters accuse manager Atchley of gross misconduct

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 12:04 PM EDT

Some of WMMA's biggest stars speak out about their treatment at the hands of Brett Atchley, president of Addison Sports Management.

Manager: Nate Diaz feels no remorse for 'fag' tweet, 'confused' with UFC Code of Conduct

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:01 PM EDT

Nate Diaz responds to "fag" Tweet that resulted in $20,000 fine and 90-day suspension through Mike Kogan, his manager, who questioned UFC's Code of Conduct and revealed that neither him nor Diaz feel remorse for the loss of social media translation.

Bryan Caraway denies elbowing Cat Zingano in head, defends Pat Healy marijuana comments

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

Bryan Caraway responds to Cat Zingano elbow with statement, denies backstage incident at TUF 17 Finale weigh-in and clarifies remarks that may have been misinterpreted about marijuana following Pat Healy's positive UFC 159 drug test.

Strikeforce vs. UFC: How the fighters stack up by promotion

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Since the former San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion was shut down earlier this year, a total of 35 fights featuring "forced crossover" Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done in UFC so far? All the numbers, inside.

Liz Carmouche says Miesha Tate fight 'has been a long time in the making'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 6:09 PM EDT

The latest "first" in Liz Carmouche's career goes down on July 27, when the openly gay fighter meets Miesha Tate in the first UFC women's fight on network television.

Morning Report: Nick Diaz applying for a promoter's license in the state of California, confirms CSAC

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

What retirement? According to the CSAC, Nick Diaz has begun the process of applying for his promoter's license to potentially start an MMA organization in the state of California. Seriously.

UFC Quick Quote: Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey is a fight that must come to fruition

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

Now that she's officially retired from the "sweet science," top bantamweight boxer, Holly Holm, is focusing on a full-time career in mixed martial arts, one her manager insists will include a future "super fight" against Ronda Rousey.

Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg UFC 157 fight scratched due to money issues, not weight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Was the much-desired Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg women's bantamweight title fight planned for UFC 157 derailed due to Team Cyborg's money demands and not weight-cutting issues? Jump inside to get the scoop for yourself.

FOX Sports 1 announces three live UFC events

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2013 2:14 PM EDT

Fox Sports 1 announced the UFC will not only have have more than seven hours of coverage on Aug. 17, the night the channel launches, but will also have a Wednesday night prime time block including live shows on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4.

Julie Kedzie hopes UFC run makes her more than answer to trivia question

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Julie Kedzie, who was Gina Carano's opponent in the fight that really put women's mixed martial arts on the television map six years ago, hopes under the UFC spotlight that her biggest contributions are yet to come.

UFC 161 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Barao vs. Wineland' on June 15 in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 12:29 PM EDT

UFC 161 results and live fight stream online updates for "Barao vs. Wineland," which takes place at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on June 15, 2013, featuring a five-round championship bout between Renan Barao vs. Eddie Wineland.

Chuck Liddell speaks out against UFC fighters avoiding the finish just to secure a win

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Chuck Liddell has noticed a trend among this generation of UFC fighters, and that's to get their win just for the sake of winning. Can "The Iceman," who is now the promotion's VP of Business Development, help turn that around?

Pic: Gina Carano sizzles on red carpet for Fast & Furious 6 movie premiere in London

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2013 4:55 PM EDT

Gina Carano hits the red carpet for the Fast & Furious 6 world premiere at The Empire from Leicester Square on May 7, 2013 in London, England. The former face of women's mixed martial arts (MMA) plays "Riley" in the latest addition to the franchise.

Jones vs. Sonnen draws UFC's second-best PPV numbers of the year

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 1:57 PM EDT

Preliminary indications have the Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen light heavyweight title match on April 27 as drawing the UFC's second-best number of the year.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? - Alvarez vs. Bellator, Shaq vs. Canseco, and an artistically nude Ronda Rousey

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

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