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SB Nation middleweight rankings: Vitor Belfort takes second spot

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Vitor Belfort's victory over Luke Rockhold nudged him ahead of the next challenger to Anderson Silva's title.

UFC Quick Quote: Tim Kennedy is Chael Sonnen with better jiu-jitsu and better hands

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 9:27 AM EDT

Former Strikeforce middleweight number one contender Tim Kennedy, who claims to be just like Chael Sonnen -- only better -- is ready to make his Octagon debut at UFC 162 on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, against grappling phenom Roger Gracie.

Ratings Report: UFC on FX 8 pulls average numbers

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Saturday's Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold fight on FX delivered a 1.3 million viewer average over its two hours, a number identical with what the previous shows of that type had been doing.

Alistair Overeem vs. Travis Browne set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 4:17 PM EDT

Alistair Overeem will return to the Octagon against Travis Browne for the UFC on FS1 main card, but it won't headline the event in Boston on Aug. 17.

UFC on Fox Sports 1: Travis Browne vs Alistair Overeem booked for Boston

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 3:54 PM EDT

UFC on Fox Sports 1 just got beefier with a thrilling heavyweight showdown featuring powerful sluggers Alistair Overeem and Travis Browne for the TD Garden on Aug. 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Get all the details, inside.

UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva - The Cut List

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 22, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

A few fighters will need a win to stay in the UFC on Saturday night in Vegas. Who are they?

'Bitter' Jacob Volkmann wants to 'expose' UFC and its 'horrible' healthcare plan

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 10:58 AM EDT

Jacob Volkmann says UFC does not treat most of its fighters very well and has a "horrible" healthcare plan. In addition, his salary was barely enough to keep him above "poverty." Let's hope things work out a little better in World Series of Fighting!

Live Chat: UFC 160 preview, TRT discussion, Josh Barnett-UFC signing and more

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 9:41 AM EDT

Join Luke Thomas at 1 p.m. ET for the weekly MMA Fighting live chat. Today's topics include a preview of UFC 160, the new attention being paid to TRT because of Vitor Belfort, Josh Barnett signing with the UFC and other reader questions or comments.

Gegard Mousasi would drop to middleweight if offered 'big name' fight against Vitor Belfort

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 9:07 AM EDT

Gegard Mousasi says a "big name" fight against Vitor Belfort could sway him to make the drop back down to the middleweight division. But that doesn’t mean he’s "scared" to fight the cream of the crop like Jon Jones at light heavyweight.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman nearly signed with Bellator before last-second contract controversy

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Chris Weidman was hours away from signing a multi-year contract with Bellator Fighting Championships before a last-second contract controversy changed his future forever.

Former heavyweight champion Josh Barnett returning to UFC

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 1:03 AM EDT

The former UFC champion will return to the company after an 11-year absence.

Report: Josh Barnett signs multi-fight UFC contract, Octagon return fight expected 'later this year'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 12:44 AM EDT

Josh Barnett next fight? "Warmaster" is no longer a mixed martial arts (MMA) free agent, signing a multi-fight contract to return to UFC "later this year" after more than one decade away because of a failed test for steroids.

Heavyweight Josh Barnett inks new multi-fight UFC contract

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2013 11:52 PM EDT

11 years after testing positive for roids in his HW championship winning bout at UFC 36, Josh Barnett returns to the UFC ranks with a multi-fight deal.

Tara LaRosa and Jessamyn Duke allege MMA manager misconduct, physical abuse and harassment

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 9:51 PM EDT

Female MMA fighters Tara LaRosa and Jessamyn Duke share their unfortunate encounters with MMA manager Brett Atchley, including plenty of lies and a drinking problem, as well as verbal, sexual and physical abuse. Check out the juicy details inside.

UFC 160 complete fighter breakdown, Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 160 headliner Antonio Silva, who will look to become the latest division champion at Cain Velasquez's expense in Las Vegas on May 25, 2013.

Gegard Mousasi leaning heavily towards middleweight, wants Vitor Belfort or other top contender

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 5:07 PM EDT

Gegard Mousasi is currently rehabbing his injured knee, but when he returns, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion may very well be fighting in a brand new division. And he already has an opponent in mind.

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.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down 3 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Brian Bowles v George Roop, Estevan Payan v Jeremy Stephens and Nah-Shon Burrell vs Stephen Thompson from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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.

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