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August 28, 2010. UFC 118.That was the last time “The Bully” bullied someone around the cage en route to a victory.That night, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, Gray Maynard dominated hometown boy Kenny Florian to earn his 11th victory, and a shot at the UFC lightweight title. A trio of outings has followed, each one painful for its own specific reasons.There was the championship draw with Frankie Edgar at UFC 125 on the first day of 2011 – a bitter pill to swallow given the one-sided nature of the first five minutes, and made worse after the bout when it seemed like a rematch wasn’t i ... Read the Full Article Here

UFC 160 will not only feature a heavyweight title bout on the main card, but the preliminary fights showcase a slew of talented fighters, including some crafty veterans and flashy up and comers.Mike Pyle looks to add another knockout to his resume when he faces tough as nails wrestler Rick Story, while Dennis Bermudez returns from his Fight of the Year performance against Matt Grice to take on one of the youngest fighters to ever grace the Octagon in Max Holloway.There are some tremendous matchups on the UFC 160 prelims, and we're going to take a look at the fights that could seriously impact ... Read the Full Article Here

Four heavyweights will enter the Octagon this Saturday looking to finish their respective opponents as current champion Cain Velasquez faces Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in a rematch of their UFC 146 meeting and former champion Junior dos Santos looks to stop the hot streak of Mark Hunt.Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, who has evolved into an excellent analyst while recuperating from an injury, gives us his thoughts on the main and co-main fights.Dos Santos vs. HuntDos Santos makes his first Octagon appearance since losing the title to Velasquez at UFC 155 hungry to earn the win and get another ... Read the Full Article Here

Respect means everything to a fighter. Titles and acclaim are certainly elements to be pursued throughout a career, but earning the respect of peers and the fans who make their jobs possible is the foundation upon which everything is built. For some, that aspect comes easily. But for others, the pursuit of recognition is seemingly a never ending battle, and UFC bantamweight George Roop associates himself with the latter.The TUF alum has been competing on the sport’s biggest stages for the better part of the past five years and still believes he’s largely overlooked as a mixed martial artist. D ... Read the Full Article Here

Gray MaynardFormer Michigan State University wrestler and three-time All-American Gray Maynard was a quick study in mixed martial arts. He transitioned rapidly from reality show The Ultimate Fighter season five to the UFC. A two-time title challenger who has defeated Frankie Edgar, Nate Diaz, Kenny Florian and Clay Guida, Maynard hopes to capture UFC gold in 2013.You’ve been successful throughout your life in athletics. Why was this the right time to try something new with Mike Dolce?Losing weight is never easy, and this is the first time I had a coach in that aspect. One of the most important ... Read the Full Article Here

There is perhaps no fighter in mixed martial arts with a more suitable nickname than the one attached to Donald Cerrone. Much like his predecessors from the wild days of the open range, “Cowboy” is of the rough and tumble, hard-scrabble sort who doesn’t mind mixing it up when the opportunity arises. The name isn’t a description for Cerrone; it’s a lifestyle. And one he’s certified to carry.On a 40-acre ranch outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico he calls he calls “home” from time to time, Cerrone raises livestock and houses a collection of fighters looking to break through in the sport of mixed m ... Read the Full Article Here

It has been a long wait for MMA fans, but Karl James (KJ) Noons is finally joining the UFC roster and it’s happening at just the right moment. After experiencing an already full career in combat sports outside of the Octagon, Noons is excited and ready to make his lightweight debut while the company is at its most prominent point in history on a premier pay-per-view against a top tier opponent. Honestly, it couldn’t have worked out much better nor at a better time than seeing the veteran of MMA, boxing, and kickboxing stepping into the UFC’s trademarked eight-sided cage under the bright Las Ve ... Read the Full Article Here

My favorite UFC fight is definitely UFC 121 Brock Lesnar vs Cain Velasquez. I was calling that fight, and for many, Lesnar was the favorite because of his size, even though it was obvious that Cain was more well-rounded.I was with Mario Delgado and Hugh McCarthy. I remember we were so excited during the action that we all stood up and were jumping up and down in front of our chairs while we were calling the fight. The fact that we got to know Cain personally before the fight added some magic to the moment.Click here to see the fightThe fight that put UFC on the mapThat event was broadcast on T ... Read the Full Article Here

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that it has launched a new website providing information on the Culinary Workers Union Local 226’s (Culinary Union), an affiliate of UNITE HERE, ongoing campaign against the UFC® and its partners. While allegedly claiming concern about the conduct of certain UFC fighters, the Culinary Union has in fact launched an inaccurate and misleading smear campaign. The new website will correct those inaccuracies and set the record straight regarding the motivation for this campaign, while highlighting the UFC’s role as a strong community leader. V ... Read the Full Article Here

After Brazilians ruled all eight of the bouts on Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 prelim card at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, it was up to American featherweight contender Nik Lentz to break the string in bout nine, and he did just that, holding off a late comeback attempt by Hacran Dias to remain unbeaten at 145 pounds via three round unanimous decision.Scores for Lentz were 28-27 and 29-28 twice for “The Carny,” who moves to 26-5-2 with 1 NC; Dias, who saw a nine fight winning streak snapped, falls to 21-2-1.Lentz was largely in control during the first round, either scoring with some long-range s ... Read the Full Article Here

Fighters used to fear former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort for his lightning fast fists. Now, after his second head kick induced knockout in a row, Saturday night’s coming against debuting former Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the UFC on FX 8 main event at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, it’s his feet that will have Belfort’s fellow 185-pound contenders enduring plenty of sleepless nights.“I’m stronger than ever,” said Belfort. “I have a great team at Blackzilians.” The 36-year-old native of Rio de Janeiro, who knocked out Michael Bisping in January, ... Read the Full Article Here

The UFC's first trip to Sant Catarina saw an impressive seven fights end within the time limit - four via knockout, three via submission.Six fighters attended the UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference - Luke Rockhold, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Lucas Martins, Gleison Tibau, and Francisco Trinaldo.To the surprise of nobody, headliner Vitor Belfort took home Knockout of the Night for his first-round finish of Luke Rockhold. After engaging in several back-and-forth exchanges early in the round, "The Phenom" landed a spinning back kick to Rockhold's jaw, sending the former Strikeforce middlewe ... Read the Full Article Here

That’s right meninos e meninas, it’s time for another Brazilian version of the Downes Side! Much like their signature waxing treatment, this edition promises to explore sensitive areas, rip off  unwanted excess and ultimately be uncomfortable. The UFC returns to Brazil for UFC on FX 8, live from Arena Jaragua in the Brazilian state of Santa Carina, a place much more enjoyable than your everyday epilation. The main event features a middleweight clash as Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort looks to make Strikeforce transplant Luke Rockhold’s premiere worse than Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventur ... Read the Full Article Here

UFC on FX 8, which is headlined by the five round middleweight bout between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold and the middleweight match between Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Chris Camozzi, airs live on FX from Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Fans can also tune in to FUEL TV for six televised prelims at 6pm ET / 3pm PT, and those who “like” the UFC on Facebook can see three prelim bouts at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT.MAIN EVENTLuke Rockhold (186) VS Vitor Belfort (186)FX MAIN CARDRonaldo “Jacare” Souza (186) VS Chris Camozzi (186)Evan Dunham (156) VS Rafael Dos Anjos (156)Joao ... Read the Full Article Here

UFC on FX 8 Press conference today. Can't stand fist to face bullsh*t, he will get his, I promise! http://instagram.com/p/ZYnlUqIaD8/   -Luke Rockhold ‏In 30 minutes I am in my way to the press conference and the open workout I am so happy with one more opportunity that God gave me.  -Vitor Belfort ‏HAHA showing off my flying triangle at the open workouts http://fb.me/26Vxf4mtn  -Chris Camozzi ‏A shot from the plane about to land in Joinville, Brazil. http://instagram.com/p/ZUHm9_ACyx/  -Mike Rio ‏Happy Stuffs Appreciation Day!Today should be Appreciation day or someth ... Read the Full Article Here

Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, released the following statement today: UFC lightweight Nate Diaz has received an immediate 90-day suspension and $20,000 fine for violating the UFC’s fighter code of conduct. The language used in his tweet was regrettable, offensive and inconsistent with the values and culture of the organization, and is not tolerated. The money will be donated to charity. Read the Full Article Here

Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, released the following statement today regarding drug test results conducted by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) at UFC® 159 in Newark, N.J. on April 27, 2013:The UFC has been informed by the NJSACB that lightweight Pat Healy tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his bout against Jim Miller at UFC® 159. The NJSACB issued Healy a 90-day suspension retroactive to the date of the event. He must pass a drug test upon completion of the suspension before receiving clearance to compete again. The outcome of hi ... Read the Full Article Here

12UFC event at which Belfort debuted in 1997, defeating two opponents in two minutes total to win the heavyweight tournament11Total number of UFC knockouts and submissions -- he and Royce Gracie are the only two fighters in history to have at least 10 UFC victories and to have finished each opponent.10Number of first-round finishes in the UFC, the most of any fighter9Number of UFC events - not including tomorrow night's - that he has headlined8Number of current or former UFC or PRIDE champions he has fought7Number of strikes he landed in his UFC victory over Wanderlei Silva at UFC Brazil, a 44 ... Read the Full Article Here

In a career which has spanned nearly two decades and transitioned through several defining eras, Vitor Belfort’s legacy as a mixed martial artist has been carved in stone.“The Phenom” earned his nickname by blazing onto the scene as a heavy-handed 19-year-old knockout artist, racking up a collection of victims in brutal fashion during the initial stage of what was certain to be a legendary career. The talented young Brazilian rose to become one of the sport’s biggest stars as he helped carry the UFC from the days of Royce Gracie and open weight tournaments and into the Zuffa era, where sanctio ... Read the Full Article Here

With six of his last eight wins coming by knockout, and a reputation for fistic mayhem that travels far beyond that, Vitor Belfort is not exactly the opponent you would want to face in your first UFC match. That is, unless your name is Luke Rockhold.“I’m looking for big fights and Vitor is the perfect fight,” he said. “He’s a big name, he’s a top contender in the division, and I’m stoked to have Vitor on the plate. It (the fight) poses a lot of challenges for me, so beating him is gonna elevate me to the level I want to be at.”Bold words, but you would expect nothing less from a man who can ri ... Read the Full Article Here