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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.

Anthony Johnson: 'Missing weight and getting cut by UFC was the best thing that ever happened to me'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Why did Anthony Johnson say getting cut from the UFC roster after his weight cutting issues was the best thing that ever happened to him during his mixed martial arts (MMA) career? Jump inside to get all the details.

Josh Koscheck vs Robbie Lawler is UFC 157's early 'Fight of The Night' pick

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 23, 2013 10:00 AM EST

Josh Koscheck and Robbie Lawler, two men who have been known for their brutal punching power and wrestling backgrounds, will collide at UFC 157 tonight. It has all the ingredients for a "Fight of the Night," even if the MMA oddsmakers don't agree.

The man to beat: Phil Baroni looking to finish 2012 strong with New Year's Eve win over Hayato Sakurai

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Dec 1, 2012 11:30 AM EST

MMAmania.com recently caught up with Phil Baroni, who will collide with Hayato Sakurai at the GLORY 4 / DREAM 18 New Year's Eve card at the end of 2012. "New York Badass" talks about his recent success in ONE FC, training, girls and more. Haha ...

UFC on Fuel 6: Paulo Thiago continues his incredibly tough schedule

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Nov 8, 2012 9:01 AM EST

Since entering the UFC in 2009, no man has had a more seemingly difficult schedule than Brazil's Paulo Thiago, who continues that tough stretch of welterweights with a fight against Dong Hyun Kim at UFC on FUEL 6 in Macau.

UFC can repeat Dan Hardy formula and build Manuwa, Nelson to title runs

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Oct 1, 2012 11:35 AM EDT

Dan Hardy was not a sure thing for a UFC title shot, but with careful matchmaking, the UFC was able to develop the limited British fighter into a title contender. They need to do the same thing with Jimi Manuwa and Gunnar Nelson.

Crunching Numbers: Is Taking Back to Back UFC Fights Too Risky?

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Jul 29, 2012 12:36 PM EDT

Can fighters take two UFC fights within 6 weeks each other and still win?

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.

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

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