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Monday | BleacherReport

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira To Miss More Time Than First Suspected, Manager Says

UFC heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is expected to be away from training, not to mention competition, for three months, Nogueira manager Ed at UFC on Fuel TV 10 in his native Brazil, suffered ligament damage in the process and ultimately underwent surgery.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Dave Herman

Monday | BleacherReport

Keith Kizer Defends Referee Steve Mazzagatti, 'This Isn't About the Ref'

Dana White and Steve Mazzagatti won't be inviting each other over for any summer pool parties this year.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Steve Mazzagatti, Jon Fitch, Josh Burkman, Brock Lesnar

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Examiner.com

Roy Nelson may be facing the end of his career

As professional athletes age, they must make adjustments to remain competitive. Physical attributes fade and metabolism slows down.

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Related Topix: Roy Nelson, Junior dos Santos

BloodyElbow

The Judo Chronicles: Clinch-Fighting Against The Cage

When Ryan Jimmo locked horns with Igor Pokrajac at UFC 161 , the results were less than exhilarating.

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Related Topix: Judo, Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts

Thu Jun 13, 2013

MMA Weekly

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to Undergo Surgery Following Armbar Loss to Fabricio Werdum

Nogueira reportedly suffered ligament damage resulting from an armbar submission loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC on Fuel TV 10. Tatame.com confirmed and reported the injury and pending surgery.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Wed Jun 12, 2013

Cage Potato

The War on Drugs: California Ruling Strikes Down TRT Exemptions for MMA Fighters Until Further Notice

A decision made during a California State Athletic Commission meeting in Los Angeles on Monday could have a major impact on the ongoing testosterone replacement therapy debate in MMA.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson

411mania.com

The 411 MMA Top 10 06.10.13: The Top 10 UFC Non-Title Heavyweight Fights

The 411 MMA Top 10 06.10.13: The Top 10 UFC Non-Title Heavyweight Fights Posted by Alex Rella on 06.10.2013 From Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar at UFC 81 and Randy Couture's battle with Big Nog at UFC 102 to Pedro Rizzo vs. Josh Barnett at UFC 30, Mirko Cro Cop vs. Pat Barry at UFC 115 and more, 411's Alex Rella counts down the top 10 UFC non-title ... (more)

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem, Brock Lesnar, Randy Couture, Josh Barnett

MMA Mania

Report: TRT exemptions for UFC/MMA fighters banned in California until further notice

The California State Athletic Commission on Monday took a bold step toward the regulation of Testosterone Replacement Therapy and how the state will handle future exemptions for UFC/MMA fighters.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts

Fighters.com

Big Nog Should Call it Quits

Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira has hit an unfamiliar point in his career as of late.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mixed Martial Arts, Fabricio Werdum, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos

Sun Jun 09, 2013

BloodyElbow

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm not broken after UFC on Fuel TV 10 Loss

For Minotauro Nogueira, tonight's loss carried the potential to add injury to insult.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Fabricio Werdum, Fedor Emelianenko, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts

Fri Jun 07, 2013

BloodyElbow

UFC on Fuel 10: Nogueira vs. Werdum staff picks and predictions

Take a look at who the Bloody Elbow staff is picking for each and every UFC on Fuel 10 fight.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem, Roy Nelson

Thu Jun 06, 2013

BleacherReport

UFC on Fuel TV 10: Legendary Nogueira Looking to Prove He's Still a Factor

When the book finally closes on the career of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira he will go down as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Fabricio Werdum

MMA Mania

Diego Brandao vs. Daniel Pineda featherweight fight booked for UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut event

TUF 14 winner Diego Brandao will face off with Daniel Pineda at UFC on FOX Sports 1 #1 on Aug. 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Diego Brandao, Daniel Pineda, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Darren Elkins, Pablo Garza

Wed Jun 05, 2013

MMA Mania

'MMA slut' Josh Barnett is a good fit for UFC's 'epic' heavyweight division

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett jokingly labels himself an "MMA slut," thanks to his time spent in various fight promotions over his long and storied combat career.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Josh Barnett, Mixed Martial Arts (Ultimate Fighting), Martial Arts, Mirko Filipovic, Gilbert Yvel

BleacherReport

UFC Star Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Career Timeline: Fedor, Frank Mir and More

As he prepares to hit the cage for what could be the final time this weekend in his native Brazil, let's journey back in time to hit the highs and the lows of what will surely go down as a Hall of Fame career.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Jeremy Horn, Dan Henderson, Bob Sapp

The Winnipeg Free Press

KO artist Nelson amped for battle

Roy Nelson takes a knee to his ample gut against Frank Mir during a 2011 fight. Nelson will look to increase his winning streak to four vs. Stipe Miocic in Winnipeg.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Roy Nelson, Stipe Miocic, Cheick Kongo, Stefan Struve

Tue Jun 04, 2013

Fighters.com

Robert Drysdale Signs Four Fight Deal With UFC, Draws Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC 163

Highly touted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master and heavyweight Robert Drysdale has signed a four fight deal with the UFC.

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Related Topix: Robert Drysdale, Mixed Martial Arts, Ednaldo Oliveira

Cage Pages

UFC on Fuel TV 10: Opening Odds & Interesting Lines

Currently sitting at -320, I honestly don't see any value betting him at that high of a price.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

BloodyElbow

Josh Barnett, 'mma slut' or prodigal son? The Ronin returns to the UFC

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Josh Barnett spoke to Bas Rutten of Inside MMA about his long strange trip since leaving the UFC and his imminent return to MMA's biggest stage.

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Related Topix: Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Mixed Martial Arts, Josh Barnett, Randy Couture

Mon Jun 03, 2013

MMA Mania

Barnett breaks down UFC on Fuel TV 10 video: 'Goofus' Werdum will plow through 'punched out' Nogueira

Within the span of three months in late 2006, Josh Barnett and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira spent a combined 40 minutes inside the ring together, splitting a pair of decisions under the Pride FC banner.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Josh Barnett, Cain Velasquez