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Machida still wants to stay busy, targets Gustafsson if Jones' time off lengthy
(mmajunkie.com) As it currently stands, UFC President Dana White has declared Lyoto Machida the promotion's current No. 1 contender at light heavyweight. But if the division's champ isn't cleared to fight until the end of the year, "The Dragon" has another plan in mind.
Leonard Garcia's future 'not looking good' after UFC 159 loss
(mmajunkie.com) Despite some slugfests, a handful of bonuses, and UFC executives' obvious soft spot for him, Leonard Garcia's days in the organization may be numbered.
Alan Belcher gets eight eyelid stitches following UFC 159 loss
(mmajunkie.com) The gruesome injury that halted his UFC 159 bout with Michael Bisping left Alan Belcher with eight stitches in his eyelid.
Roy Nelson likely to face Daniel Cormier or Mark Hunt next
(mmafighting.com) NEWARK, NJ -- Next time out will be a big fight for "Big Country."
After notching his third straight first-round knockout, Roy Nelson will be matched up with either Daniel Cormier or Mark Hunt, UFC president Dana White said after UFC 159.
Michael Bisping may need surgery for neck issue
(mmafighting.com) NEWARK, NJ -- About six weeks before he was to fight Alan Belcher at UFC 159, Michael Bisping was informed that he should undergo surgery to correct a case of spinal stenosis that has compromised his strength.
Bisping bypassed the procedure, opting to go through with his fight with Belcher, which he won via technical decision.
Dana White: UFC could be on cusp of major sponsorship deal with Reebok
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – UFC 159 main event winner and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones broke some major ground in 2012 when he signed a sponsorship deal with Nike. But Nike soon could have some in-octagon competition from one of its biggest competitors.
UFC President Dana White told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) following UFC 159 that the promotion will meet with Reebok this week to talk about a major sponsorship opportunity.
Jon Jones requests Alexander Gustafsson, but with injury, future uncertain
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – With his foot in a makeshift boot from a gruesome toe injury suffered at UFC 159, light heavyweight champ Jon Jones (18-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) said Alexander Gustafsson (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) would make a good opponent for his next fight.
Anderson Silva calls Dana White for a fight – post-Weidman
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – Chael Sonnen had just finished a characteristic rant on the fickle competitive appetites of champion fighters – Anderson Silva (33-4 MMA, 16-0 UFC) and Jon Jones (18-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) in particular – when UFC President Dana White chimed in with some apparently good news.
"Anderson called and wants a fight," said White, who declined to name the middleweight champ's target.
Cody McKenzie plans MMA layoff following UFC 159 win over Leonard Garcia
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – Following a unanimous-decision win over Leonard Garcia (15-11-1 MMA, 1-5 UFC) at UFC 159, Cody McKenzie (14-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) said he's stepping away from the sport for at least six months.
UFC 159 headliner Chael Sonnen not ready to decide on retirement
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – With his third attempt at winning a UFC title his yet, Chael Sonnen hinted in the octagon with announcer Joe Rogan he might be done fighting...
After controversial UFC 159 call, Dana White calls on commissions for reform
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – Saturday night's UFC 159 event in Newark, N.J., will always be remembered as a card full off odd happenings. But it was a controversial call in one of the evening's preliminary bouts that had UFC President Dana White most appalled...
UFC boss advises Matt Mitrione to forget Jon Jones beef and focus on heavyweight
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – If recently suspended heavyweight Matt Mitrione (6-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) thinks he's talking his way into a fight with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (18-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC), he should probably think again...
UFC 159 bonuses: Roy Nelson, Pat Healy and Jim Miller score $65,000 awards
(mmajunkie.com) NEWARK, N.J. – Roy Nelson, Pat Healy and Jim Miller each earned $65,000 bonuses for their performances at Saturday's "UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen" event.
Sonnen ready to retire after loss to Jon Jones?
(bloodyelbow.com) In Sonnen's post fight interview, he seemingly retired from the sport of MMA. Check out the quotes below to see what he had to say about his future with the UFC.
Jon Jones suspended indefinetly after breaking toe
(bloodyelbow.com) Shortly after the conclusion of UFC 159, the New Jersey SAC released the full medical suspensions for all 24 fighters that appeared on the card. Most notably, headliner Jon Jones will be suspended until he's cleared by an orthopaedic doctor after breaking his toe.
Weidman says he got UFC 162 title fight with Silva only because Evans lost
(mmajunkie.com) Had Rashad Evans beaten Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 156 this past February, it appears that he would have been making a division change and going after Anderson Silva. Instead, it's Chris Weidman.
BREAKING: Nick Catone vs. James Head pulled from UFC 159
(ufc.com) Following a trip to the hospital for dehydration, Nick Catone has been scratched from his UFC 159 bout with James Head, scheduled for tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event will proceed as scheduled with 11 bouts.
After recent UFC win, Myles Jury calls out Takanori Gomi for next fight
(mmajunkie.com) Fresh off a devastating knockout of "The Ultimate Fighter 13" finalist Ramsey Nijem at this past weekend's UFC on FOX 7 event, Myles Jury is setting his sets high for his next fight.
Spang & De Fries removed from active roster, scythe swings on TUF 17 cast
(bloodyelbow.com) The UFC's active roster got seven fighters shorter today. It appears that Phil De Fries and Chris Spang have been released, as well as the TUF losers from the season 17 finale.
UFC 159 Weigh In Results
(mmajunkie.com) The official UFC 159 weigh-in results include:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
Champ Jon Jones (205) vs. Chael Sonnen (205) - for light-heavyweight title
Alan Belcher (185) vs. Michael Bisping (186)
Cheick Kongo (237) vs. Roy Nelson (258)
Phil Davis (205) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (205.5)
Pat Healy (155.5) vs. Jim Miller (155)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX, 8 p.m. ET)
Rustam Khabilov (156) vs. Yancy Medeiros (155.5)
Ovince St. Preux (206) vs. Gian Villante (206)
Sheila Gaff (133) vs. Sara McMann (134)
Johnny Bedford (136) vs. Bryan Caraway (136)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook, 6:30 p.m. ET)
Leonard Garcia (145) vs. Cody McKenzie (145)
Nick Catone (173) vs. James Head (170.25)*
Kurt Holobaugh (145) vs. Steven Siler (145.25)
* - Catone has been fined 20 percent of his purse, but the fight will go on as scheduled
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