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• If Maia Beats Silva, MMA Middleweight Division Is a Mess
• By Michael David Smith 2/13/2010 10:55 AM ET
• Since Anderson Silva knocked out Rich Franklin at UFC 64 in 2006, there's been an undisputed king of the middleweight division in mixed martial arts. The rankings of the best middleweights in the ... More »
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• Report: Chael Sonnen Will Not Face Anderson Silva at UFC 112
• By Mike Chiappetta 2/12/2010 5:28 PM ET
• The search for an opponent for Anderson Silva continues, as Chael Sonnen is crossed off the list. Yahoo Sports spoke to the surging middleweight Friday and he told them he would not be offered a ... More »
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• Vitor Belfort Undergoes Successful Surgery, Out Four Months
• By Mike Chiappetta 2/12/2010 11:43 AM ET
• UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort has already undergone successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out of training for at least four months, a source told MMA Fighting. Belfort had ... More »
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• Dana White Says Anderson Silva Will Still Fight at UFC 112
• By Mike Chiappetta 2/12/2010 1:08 AM ET
• Though an injury will keep Vitor Belfort from competing during the UFC's maiden voyage to Abu Dhabi, middleweight champion Anderson Silva is still expected to fight at UFC 112, UFC President Dana ... More »
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• Sonnen Victory Tour Continues With Political Appearance on Fox News
• By Mike Chiappetta 2/11/2010 1:02 PM ET
• It's possible that by the end of the year, Chael Sonnen could be introduced as the UFC middleweight champion and an Oregon state representative. The man who became the next in line for a ... More »
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• Chael Sonnen Upsets Nate Marquardt, Wins Title Shot
• By Mike Chiappetta 2/07/2010 12:11 AM ET
• Chael Sonnen came into UFC 109 as a sizeable underdog, but he dominated favored veteran Nate Marquardt en route to a unanimous decision victory in the event's co-main event. With the win, Sonnen ... More »
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• UFC Announces First Outdoor Event
• By Ray Hui 1/27/2010 9:18 AM ET
• For the first time in UFC history, the fights will take place outdoors when the promotion debuts with UFC 112 on April 10 in Abu Dhabi, the UFC announced Wednesday. As MMA Fighting previously ... More »
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• Shawn Tompkins on Joining TapouT, Training Coleman for Couture, Belfort
• By Mike Chiappetta 1/06/2010 9:24 AM ET
• For renowned MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins, the transition from Xtreme Couture to the TapouT Training Center has been smooth, even though it can sometimes lead to seemingly awkward situations. For ... More »
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• After Full Decade of Superstardom in MMA, BJ Penn Hitting His Prime
• By Mike Chiappetta 12/14/2009 11:19 AM ET
• MEMPHIS – Perhaps with the passage of time, we'll one day look back and truly understand just how great BJ Penn was. That's not a realization that can come from one, specific win -- even ... More »
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• Brock Lesnar to Be Re-Evaluated for Return in 45 Days
• By Mike Chiappetta 12/10/2009 6:34 PM ET
• MEMPHIS -- UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will be re-evaluated in about a month and a half to determine when he can resume training to return to action, organization President Dana White said ... More »
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• Nate Marquardt Was Upset He Couldn't Fight Silva or Henderson
• By Michael David Smith 12/10/2009 10:25 AM ET
• Dan Henderson is not the only middleweight contender who was upset that the UFC wouldn't give him a fight against champion Anderson Silva. Nate Marquardt thought that when he knocked out Demian Maia ... More »
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• Rich Franklin Enjoying Time Off; No Timetable Yet for UFC Return
• By Mike Chiappetta 11/30/2009 1:39 PM ET
• Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin is no closer to returning to the octagon after taking the last two months off, he told FanHouse. The well-respected UFC warhorse, who fought his last ... More »
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• Myriad of Behind-The-Scenes Issues Muddle UFC Heavyweight Title Picture
• By Mike Chiappetta 11/19/2009 10:46 AM ET
• With heavyweight kingpin Brock Lesnar on the shelf for the forseeable future, the UFC is likely moving towards an interim heavyweight title future, but who exactly that future involves is anyone's ... More »
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• Vitor Belfort: Nate Marquardt Deserves Middleweight Title Shot Before Me
• By Ariel Helwani 10/27/2009 9:18 AM ET
• It has been rumored for some time, that Vitor Belfort will challenge Anderson Silva for the middleweight title at UFC 108 on Jan. 2. And while Silva's recent elbow surgery might have put a wrench in ... More »
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• MMA Top 10 Middleweights: Chael Sonnen Rises, Yushin Okami Falls
• By Michael David Smith 10/26/2009 2:00 PM ET
• I've been banging the drum for a couple years saying the UFC needs to give Yushin Okami a shot at middleweight champion Anderson Silva. You won't be hearing that from me anymore. After Chael Sonnen ... More »
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• Dana White Delivers for NYC Fans, Talks 'TUF' Superfight and Respecting Kimbo
• By Ariel Helwani 9/29/2009 11:00 AM ET
• Late Monday night, Dana White tweeted that he would be handing out free tickets to UFC 104 at a Pinkberry in midtown Manhattan. Several minutes before his expected arrival, I decided to check out the ... More »
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• UFC 103 Video: Vitor Belfort Fight Day
• By Michael David Smith 9/21/2009 9:40 AM ET
• The latest installment of Vitor Belfort's UFC 103 video blog comes from fight day, and it shows that when you're a professional MMA fighter, the lead-up to the fight is ... boring. ... More »
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• Rick Story Cashes in With Two Fight Bonuses Following Victory
• By Mike Chiappetta 9/20/2009 4:59 AM ET
• DALLAS -- Rick Story was not one of the main attractions at UFC 103. In fact, he wasn't even scheduled for the televised card. But the 24-year-old Washingtonian left the event as one of the ... More »
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• Vitor Belfort's KO Win Could Vault Him to Title Match With Anderson Silva
• By Mike Chiappetta 9/20/2009 2:30 AM ET
• DALLAS – While Rich Franklin will likely never say it, he didn't want a fight in September, let alone one against Vitor Belfort. Franklin would have preferred some time off, but the need for a ... More »
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• UFC 103: Vitor Belfort KOs Rich Franklin In First Round
• By Michael David Smith 9/20/2009 12:11 AM ET
• Vitor Belfort is back in the UFC, and he made a major statement Saturday night that he's a threat to anyone they put in the Octagon with him, knocking out Rich Franklin in the first round at UFC 103. ... More »
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