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Uriah Faber ‘Super Excited’ For Title Shot At UFC 132 – FightLine.com

Friday, May 6th, 2011
Uriah Faber 'Super Excited' For Title Shot At UFC 132
FightLine.com
Former WEC poster-boy Urijah Faber gets his first crack at UFC gold, when he faces UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz at UFC 132 on Saturday, July 2 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 132 Cruz vs. Faber Main Card Official: Tickets Go on Sale SaturdayBleacher Report
UFC 132: Urijah Faber will help Dominick Cruz grow up by taking his title on MMAmania.com

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Ariel Helwani’s official MMA rankings – msnbc.com

Friday, May 6th, 2011

ESPN (blog)
Ariel Helwani's official MMA rankings
msnbc.com
Frank Mir (14-5) – Faces Roy Nelson on May 28 at UFC 130. Honorable mention: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Sergei Kharitonov, Brendan Schaub, Mirko Cro Cop. 1. Jon Jones – (13-1) – Forced to pull out of Rashad Evans due to a torn ligament in his right hand
Georges St. Pierre Discusses UFC 129 Eye InjuryBloody Elbow
8 Fights Official for UFC 132Sherdog.com
MMA News 5/5: Silva vs. Bisping, Edgar vs. Maynard, UFC 129 and MoreBleacher Report
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Despite missed bonus, Jason MacDonald happy to have his job after UFC 129 – MMAjunkie.com

Friday, May 6th, 2011

MMAjunkie.com
Despite missed bonus, Jason MacDonald happy to have his job after UFC 129
MMAjunkie.com
Missing out on a performance bonus is the least of Jason MacDonald's concerns following his win this past Saturday at UFC 129. So it was a relief for MacDonald (25-14 MMA, 6-6 UFC) when he tapped out
With Tristar training, UFC 129 win, Rory MacDonald looks to move up the ladderYahoo! Sports
Breaking Through: MacDonald, Ellenberger Emerge at UFC 129Heavy.com
Top MMA Radio – Special Guest: John MakdessiTop MMA News

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Gleison Tibau replaces Cody McKenzie, faces Bart Palaszewski at UFC 130 – Yahoo! Sports

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Inside Fights
Gleison Tibau replaces Cody McKenzie, faces Bart Palaszewski at UFC 130
Yahoo! Sports
Bart Palaszewski (35-14 MMA, 0-0 UFC) won't have to watch out for "The McKenzietine," but he'll still face a grappling stud. UFC officials announced overnight that Cody McKenzie has been forced to withdraw from a planned UFC 130 bout with Palaszewski,
McKenzie Injured; Tibau to Tackle Palaszewski at UFC 130Sherdog.com
Gleison Tibau to Replace Cody McKenzie at UFC 130Wrestling-Edge.com
Cody McKenzie out of UFC 130 with injury, Gleison Tibau in against Bart MMATorch
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UFC 130 Fight Card: Fat Jokes Aside, Is Roy Nelson a Legit Heavyweight Threat? – Bleacher Report

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Bleacher Report
UFC 130 Fight Card: Fat Jokes Aside, Is Roy Nelson a Legit Heavyweight Threat?
Bleacher Report
In fact, come UFC 130, Roy "Big Country" Nelson is going to treat Frank Mir and the entire UFC-watching public to an extra helping of special education. On May 28, the plus-sized fighter who can't get no respect is finally going to get some.
Roy Nelson talks about fighting Frank Mir at UFC 130aroundtheoctagon

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Houston Chronicle reports next UFC stadium show could be at Reliant – Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Friday, May 6th, 2011

MMAFrenzy.com
Houston Chronicle reports next UFC stadium show could be at Reliant
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
The UFC won't be putting on mega-events in stadium every quarter. It has to be perfect match. That's why were a little surprised to see the future Houston event in October mentioned as a candidate for a stadium show. Sources tell Brawl Sports that if
Edwards falls in 'great fight'Mansfield News Journal
12-Fight Lineup Finalized for UFC 131Sherdog.com
Lesnar vs Dos Santos and 10 UFC Fights Fans Can't Wait to See This SummerBleacher Report
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Brenneman Replaces Riddle, Faces Grant at UFC Live 4 – Sherdog.com

Friday, May 6th, 2011

MMAFrenzy.com
Brenneman Replaces Riddle, Faces Grant at UFC Live 4
Sherdog.com
Charlie Brenneman will square off with TJ Grant (Pictured; file photo) in a welterweight bout at UFC Live 4, the promotion announced Friday. Brenneman steps in as a replacement for Matt Riddle, who was forced to
Matt Riddle out, Charlie Brenneman in against TJ Grant at UFC on Versus 4MMAjunkie.com
Charlie Brenneman replaces Matt Riddle against TJ Grant at UFC on Versus 4MMAFrenzy.com
UFC on Versus 4: Charlie Brenneman in for Matt Riddle against TJ Grant on June MMAmania.com

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Nick Diaz Ready to Accept A Fight With Georges St-Pierre in the UFC – Yahoo! Sports

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Yahoo! Sports
Nick Diaz Ready to Accept A Fight With Georges St-Pierre in the UFC
Yahoo! Sports
If the UFC is looking for another welterweight challenger to face champion Georges St-Pierre, they need look no further. Nick Diaz is ready to accept the challenge to face St-Pierre in the Octagon, it's just a matter of UFC owners Lorenzo Fertitta and
Nick Diaz vs Jeff Lacy: Contract Signed For Fall ShowdownBoxingScene.com
Strikeforce Champ Nick Diaz to Face Jeff Lacy in Boxing Debut This FallMMAFrenzy.com
Despite burnout, Nick Diaz wants fight with UFC Welterweight Champ Georges St MMATorch

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Maynard ready to take his chance at UFC 130 – Mirror.co.uk

Friday, May 6th, 2011

FightLine.com
Maynard ready to take his chance at UFC 130
Mirror.co.uk
Unbeaten UFC lightweight Gray Maynard headlines UFC 130 as he takes on Lightweight Champion Frankie “The Answer” Edgar in a highly-anticipated trilogy match. Maynard took the spoils first time around, but after a fight of the year candidate last year
UFC 130 Video Preview: Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard Preview Their Third FightBleacher Report
UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard 3 Previewaroundtheoctagon
MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ringUSA Today
MMAmania.com -MMAFighting.com -Bloody Elbow
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UFC stars credit actor Steven Seagal for their recent knockout success – Kansas City Star

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Kansas City Star
UFC stars credit actor Steven Seagal for their recent knockout success
Kansas City Star
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva said Seagal was the one who helped him hone the front kick that leveled Vitor Belfort in the first round in February in Las Vegas. Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida knocked out former five-time
Seagal Says He's Working with Machida on More Unseen TechniquesSherdog.com
UFC 129 Results: Lyoto Machida's Kick May Not Be From Steven SeagalBleacher Report
Steven Seagal Has Many More Tricks up His Sleeve for UFC Fans5thRound.com
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