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The Morning After Matchmaker: UFC 146
The Morning After Matchmaker is a regular feature on The MMA Manifesto where we make Dana White/Joe Silva's job easy by deciding future UFC matchups. Next up: UFC 146.
Junior dos Santos/Cain VelasquezNo much to say here - Dana White has hinted that dos Santos-Velasquez II will take place later on this year. I guess it makes sense, since there really aren't many viable...
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Dana White has a lot on his mind talks Miller, Cormier, Varner, TUF, Belfort
UFC President Dana White meets with the media following a great UFC 146 event Saturday night in Las Vegas. It has been a trying couple of weeks for the White follow a couple legal incidents involving Jon Jones and Arianny Celeste. White jokingly stated that he was going straight home so that he doesn’t get arrested. White discusses a wide range of topics including Mayhem Miller...
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Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez Rematch BASICALLY Set
No more than a second after Cain Velasquez mauled Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos (Pictured) dominated Frank Mir to retain his crown at UFC 146 did fanboys start clamoring for Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II.
Given the lack of depth at the top of the 265-pound heap, the rematch makes plenty of sense. However, UFC president Dana White wasn...
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Dos Santos retains belt at UFC 146
Junior dos Santos successfully defended his heavyweight belt, using a second-round TKO to defeat Frank Mir in the main event of the UFC 146 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night.
Dos Santos, who dominated the fight from the outset, turned aside a kick by Mir about two minutes into the second round and followed it up with a right hand. The blow knocked Mir down -- and may...
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UFC 146 Results: Velasquez bloods Bigfoot en route to a dominating TKO finish
It started with a quick takedown after a poor kick attempt from Silva, followed by one short elbow to the bridge of Bigfoot's nose. What followed was a relentless striking attack from the former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez all over the blooded face of Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. Referee Josh Rosenthal made sure to have the doctor check Silva's cut due to the blood...
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Dana White Addresses Arianny Celeste’s Arrest
In case you didn’t hear, longtime Octagon girl Arianny Celeste (Pictured) was arrested Saturday morning for domestic violence just hours before she was to circle the Octagon at “UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir.”
Although details surrounding her alleged assault are scarce, UFC president Dana White claimed Celeste has got the organization’s full support.
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UFC 146 Results: Jamie Varner is back in a big, big way
Not so fast Edson Barboza. One of the hottest up and comers in the lightweight division just took a screeching halt. The reason? The hands of former WEC Champion Jamie "C-4" Varner.
Varner stayed patient eating a steady diet of Barboza's lethal leg kicks, and it payed off. A very smart game plan consisting of well timed take downs, and impressive combinations landing...
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The Worm, JamieVarner Shows up Big at UFC 146
Can anyone say, WOW?
Jamie Varner just weeks ago talked about retiring, and now he holds a win over hot prospect, Edson Barboza. Jamie Varner ends the hype that rolled into MGM Grand Garden arena tonight that Edson Barboza acquired with his vicious stand up prowess, and amazing highlight reel knockout over Terry Etim at UFC 142.
Varner throughout the short course of the fight found...
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Dan Hardy Snaps Four Fight Losing Streak at UFC 146
Hardy snaps his four fight losing streak by defeating Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig in the first round.
In the opening exchange Hardy was momentarily stumbled by a Ludwig right hand over the top. Hardy using the clinch staves off any forward threat by Ludwig, pressing Ludwig into the cage. As the fight came off the cage both fighters looked to trade, with no punches of consequence...
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DANGER ZONE
Arianny Celeste arrested in Vegas
UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste was arrested early Saturday morning and did not appear at the fight card for UFC 146.
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UFC 146: Dos Santos Vs. Mir Live Blog And Open Discussion Thread
UFC 146 airs live on pay-per-view this Saturday, May 26th, from the MGM Grand Gardens Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 7 PM/10 PM PTET. FilmDrunk editor and UPROXX Network MMA expert Vince Mancini will be handling the play-by-play alongside UFC vet and UFC.com writer Dan “Danny Boy” Downes, so you won’t want to miss it.
The show is headlined by...
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Jonny ‘Bones’ Jones vs. Anderson Silva: The ultimate fight
The ultimate Mixed Martial Arts battle would come between the two best fighters in the sport today. Anderson “The Spider” Silva and Jon “Bones” Jones both champions and both are very good at keeping other fighters in a “purple haze”. Silva, fighting in Brazil his whole life and Jones, the Greco-Roman wrestler turned fighter. They are the type of athlete that you tell...
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Jonny “Bones” Jones: Fighter profile
The youngest champion in UFC history, those are wonderful credentials to have gained at the young age of 23 when he won the light heavyweight crown. Jon Jones was a stand-out high school wrestler and state champion. He was a Junior College champion as well. Jones has been a stand-out throughout his athletic career. In just about four years as a professional he has amassed an impressive...
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Chael Sonnen receives TUE for UFC 148 fight with Anderson Silva
On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) ruled unanimously in favor of granting Chael Sonnen a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for testosterone for his upcoming bout with Anderson Silva at UFC 148.
Sonnen’s prescribed use of testosterone has been an ongoing saga since he failed his post-fight drug test at UFC 117 for elevated levels of testosterone. The California...
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