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Andrei Arlovski: 'I want to earn the opportunity to be back in the UFC again'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 11, 2013 11:21 AM EDT

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski wants another shot inside the Octagon. But does beating the likes of Devin Cole, Mike Hayes and possibly Anthony Johnson earn him one?

UFC 155 fight card: Junior dos Santos vs Cain Velasquez 2 preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 28, 2012 10:01 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 155 main event rematch between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. What's the key to victory for both men to come out with the heavyweight title? Find out inside.

Daniel Cormier: 'I've fought higher caliber opponents at this stage in my career than Jon Jones did'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Nov 8, 2012 11:54 AM EST

Strikeforce Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Champion Daniel Cormier says the first 10 fights of his career have been against opponents tougher than anyone Jon Jones had faced when he was at 9-1. See how their respective records stack up right here.

World Series of Fighting 1 predictions

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Nov 3, 2012 1:08 PM EDT

WSOF launches their inaugural show this evening with a line-up of UFC veterans looking to recapture lost glory and a kickboxing great trying his hand at a related combat sport. Can they succeed? We evaluate their chances with our predictions.

Andrei Arlovski vs. Devin Cole on tap for World Series of Fighting (WSOF) on Nov. 3 in Las Vegas

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Sep 25, 2012 11:33 AM EDT

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski makes his World Series of Fighting (WSOF) debut opposite Devin Cole on Nov. 3 on NBC Sports Network.

UFC 152: Jon Jones Vs. Vitor Belfort Dissection (Analysis And Prediction)

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Sep 22, 2012 12:01 PM EDT

In-depth analysis of the light-heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and challenger Vitor Belfort at UFC 152.

UFC 152 Judo Chop: Jon Jones' Toolbox - Spinning Elbows

by Jack Slack from Bloody Elbow on Sep 22, 2012 9:31 AM EDT

Jon Jones' spinning elbows have become infamous and appear in almost all of his fights. Jack Slack breaks down how Jones does it ahead of his UFC 152 meeting with the Brazilian middleweight, Vitor Belfort.

Morning Report: Dos Santos Leads Heavyweight Charge, Big Nog on 'Dancing With the Stars'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 28, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Junior dos Santos defeats Frank Mir at UFC 146, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struts his stuff on the Brazilian 'Dancing With the Stars,' and Brock Lesnar potentially eyes a return to the UFC on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC 146 fight card: Cain Velasquez vs Antonio Silva preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2012 7:30 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down Saturday night's UFC 146 co-main event heavyweight attraction between former champion Cain Velasquez and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Jon Jones Opens as Massive Favorite Over Dan Henderson

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 27, 2012 6:35 PM EDT

UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida - Main Event Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Dec 10, 2011 1:12 PM EST

UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida - Main Event Dissection (preview and analysis)

Jon Jones first UFC fight: Talent led 'Bones' to UFC 140 main event, but chance got the ball rolling

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Dec 10, 2011 9:00 AM EST

Jon Jones is poised to become one of the most dominant champions in MMA history and, more impressively, he'll do it in the shark tank that is the 205-pound division. And it was all because of a chance occurrence in ... Minnesota?

UFC 140: The Complete Jon Jones Career Part 3

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Dec 9, 2011 10:00 AM EST

Heading into UFC 140, our Jon Jones career retrospective wraps up with his fights against Ryan Bader, Shogun, and Rampage, and a look ahead to Lyoto Machida.

UFC 140: The Complete Jon Jones Career Part 2

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Dec 7, 2011 10:00 AM EST

Our Jon Jones career retrospective continues with a look at his rise through the UFC Light Heavyweight division and his controversial only loss.

UFC on Fox 1: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Nov 12, 2011 1:21 PM EST

UFC on Fox 1: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC on FOX fight card: Cain Velasquez vs Junior dos Santos preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 11, 2011 11:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down tomorrow night's UFC on FOX championship main event between heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos. What does each man need to do to leave the cage as champion?

UFC on Fox: Cain Velasquez Career Retrospective Part 1

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Nov 8, 2011 8:00 PM EST

At UFC on Fox, Cain Velasquez defends the UFC Heavyweight title against Junior dos Santos. In part 1 of this career retrospective, we cover the early fights of Cain Velasquez.

Nickname Irish	Birthdate 09-25-1984
Height / Weight 6'3" - 205	Place of Birth Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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