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Anthony Johnson vs Dave Branch changed to catchweight fight after 'Rumble' comes in heavy for Titan Fighting 22 (Updated)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 25, 2012 2:16 PM EDT

Anthony Johnson missed weight (again) for his 185-pound contest against Dave Branch, clocking in at 194.2 pounds for the Titan Fighting 22 main event tonight (May 25, 2012) at Memorial Hall in Kansas City

History in the Making: Josh Koscheck punishes Matt Hughes closer to retirement at UFC 135

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on May 4, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

When Josh Koscheck began fighting inside the Octagon, he was seen as a wrestler with decent power. Now, nearly 20 fights into his UFC career, he's a bonafide stand-up threat.

History in the Making: Paulo Thiago debuts inside the Octagon with a bang

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Mar 30, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

Josh Koscheck seemed to be on his way to a welterweight title shot. Little he did he know, a debuting Brazilian would shatter those plans.

Bellator 63: Welterweight Tournament Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2012 6:13 PM EDT

#Bellator 63: Welterweight Tournament Dissection (preview and analysis)

Karo Parisyan was never addicted to pain medications, looks for successful MMA return to shut up people

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

Karo Parisyan looks to get back to his winning ways on March 31, 2012, at Worldwide Mixed Martial Arts Alliance event in El Paso Texas. "The Heat" declares he was never addicted to pain medications and much more.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA On Twitter - Why Did Dana White Tweet Another Smiley?

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Feb 1, 2012 9:01 AM EST

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

Report: UFC officially cuts Anthony Johnson

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 16, 2012 12:48 PM EST

ESPN reports that Anthony Johnson has been released from his UFC contract after missing weight at UFC 142 in Rio.

UFC Quick Quote: Anthony Johnson wasn't hurt by Vitor Belfort, he was just tired

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 15, 2012 1:32 PM EST

Anthony Johnson says that he was never hurt with anything Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Vitor Belfort hit him with at UFC 142, rather, he was just tired due to the weight cutting issues he suffered prior to the bout.

UFC 142 Results: Anthony Johnson Likely Cut From UFC, Says Dana White

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Jan 15, 2012 1:44 AM EST

Following a missed weight cut and first-round loss to Vitor Belfort at UFC 142, Anthony Johnson will likely be cut from the UFC.

UFC 142 Rio: Anthony Johnson Misses Weight By 11 Pounds, Will Fight With Stipulation

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Jan 13, 2012 4:46 PM EST

Anthony Johnson's weight issues continued at the UFC 142 Rio weigh-ins as he was 11 pounds over the limit and will only fight Saturday if he weighs no more than 205 pounds.

Citing Promotional Delays, Former UFC Title Contender Nate Marquardt Bows Out Of Fight With Yoshida

by Rainer Lee from Head Kick Legend on Jan 13, 2012 3:34 PM EST

Nate Marquardt has cut ties with UK promotion BAMMA. We take a look at the circumstances surrounding his new-found free agency and consider what's next for the former UFC title challenger.

Nate Marquardt released from his BAMMA contract by request, free to fight anywhere

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 13, 2012 2:51 PM EST

Nate Marquardt requested his release from the U.K. based MMA promotion, BAMMA. And he got it. Does that mean we can expect to see him back with the UFC soon?

UFC 142 fight card: Vitor Belfort vs Anthony Johnson preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 12, 2012 6:30 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down Saturday night's UFC 142 co-main event between Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort and Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. How does each man win in Brazil? Find out inside.

UFC 142 In-Depth Preview: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Jan 12, 2012 10:00 AM EST

Two fighters known for their ferocious knockouts do battle in the co-main event at UFC 142. Fake Teams' Bobby Ingram breaks down the fight from a fantasy perspective.

Bellator Inks UFC Alum War Machine For Welterweight Division

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Dec 8, 2011 11:00 PM EST

The man known as War Machine will be returning to your TV in 2012 as Bellator announced his signing Thursday.

BAMMA, HDNet Announce Multi-Year Partnership, December Kickoff

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Nov 15, 2011 12:28 AM EST

HDNet announced Monday that BAMMA will grace their airwaves beginning in December 2011.

Anthony Johnson excited for a fun fight against Vitor Belfort at UFC 142

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Nov 14, 2011 11:00 PM EST

Over-sized welterweight Anthony Johnson talks about fighting one of his idols, Vitor Belfort, in a middleweight bout at UFC 142, which marks the promotion's return to Rio De Janiero, Brazil, on Jan. 14, 2012. He still intends to return to 170 pounds, too.

Nickname Zenko	Birthdate 5/10/1974
Height / Weight 5'11" - 170 lbs.	Place of Birth Tokyo, Japan

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