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UFC boss Dana White unsure about Melvin Guillard's future with the organization

Melvin Guillard suffered his fourth defeat in his past five fights at the hands of Jamie Varner last weekend at UFC 155 in Las Vegas. "The Young Assassin" has been a staple of the UFC roster for some time now, but was the most recent defeat enough to get him released from the organization? UFC President Dana White weighs in.

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UFC 155 drug test results come back clean for ‘Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2' Dec. 29 in Las Vegas

Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) tested 24 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters who were included on the UFC 155 fight card, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 29, 2012. The results of those tests are now official.

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Pics: Joe Lauzon shares elapsed time healing cut photos after UFC 155

See the slow (but steady) healing process of Joe Lauzon, who's been publishing daily pics of his battered face following a three round dance with Jim Miller at last weekend's UFC 155 pay-per-view in Las Vegas.

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Chris Leben’s life mirrors his UFC fights: 'Just move forward and battle it out'

From his days competing in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) to his participation on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 1 -- and 31 fights later -- Chris Leben has had an up-and-down mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Through the good and the bad, his loyal fans have stayed by his side, supporting "The Crippler" during his personal issues, which is the reason he feels they relate to him.

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Chris Leben let 'boring' Derek Brunson hit him at UFC 155, blames 'ring rust' for poor performance

Chris Leben wasn't too pleased with his performance at UFC 155 this past weekend (Dec 29. 2012), or Derek Brunson's for that matter, saying his "ring rust" and the Strikeforce veteran's wrestling-minded style was a just a toxic combination.

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Video: 'Swollen' Junior dos Santos vows to 'fix everything' and 'return stronger than ever' after UFC 155

Watch the video message former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos left for his fans following his lopsided loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 155 on Dec. 29, 2012, and before he returned to brazil to "put everything in the right place."

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Junior dos Santos talks using ‘wrong strategy’ against Cain Velasquez, wants his rematch 'soon'

What went wrong for Junior dos Santos in his rematch against Cain Velasquez at UFC 155? It was the threat of the takedown from one of the best wrestling big men of the sport that threw "Cigano's" fight strategy out of whack according to the former UFC heavyweight champion.

5 months ago Article 46 comments

UFC 155 results: Has Yushin Okami become the new Jon Fitch?

Yushin Okami proved he's still in the mix at 185 pounds after thoroughly beating Alan Belcher at UFC 155 last weekend in Las Vegas. But with no title shot in the foreseeable future, it could be tough to give him meaningful fights without compromising existing talent.

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Video: Go behind the scenes of Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez heavyweight title fight with ‘UFC 155: Backstage Pass’

Go behind the scenes and see all the comings and goings backstage in the lead up to the much anticipated heavyweight showdown between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez which went down at UFC 155 on Dec. 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Junior dos Santos, Joe Lauzon, and Tim Boetsch show hearts of champions at UFC 155

At UFC 155, the three fights with top billing were tremendous displays of heart from those on the losing end. Junior dos Santos, Joe Lauzon, and Tim Boetsch all found themselves on the wrong end of some vicious attacks, but all three fought on, looking for whatever little opening there was.

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'Smart' Cain Velasquez explains why he couldn't finish Junior dos Santos at UFC 155

Smartness trumps over aggression as far as Cain Velasquez is concerned. The UFC Heavyweight champion says even though he tried to knock out Junior Dos Santos at UFC 155, he had to 'slow it down' and be 'smart' in order to get the victory once he knew the power wasn't there.

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Sweet redemption: Cain Velasquez's head coach Javier Mendez interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Cain Velasquez did more than win back his UFC Heavyweight Title from Junior dos Santos this past Saturday night in the main event of UFC 155, he made a statement with a five round domination of the seemingly untouchable wrecking machine. MMAmania has exclusive insight from Velasquez's head trainer Javier Mendez about the American Kickboxing Academy standout's gameplan, motivation and what's next.

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UFC 155 results recap: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez event wrap up from Las Vegas

Wrapping up the UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" event that took place on Sat., Dec. 29, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez and much, much more.

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UFC 155 results recap: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez fight photos gallery from Las Vegas

Check out a photo gallery from the UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" event that took place last night (Sat., Dec. 20, 2012) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring Cain Velasquez's incredible victory over Junior dos Santos.

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Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC 155: ‘Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2' main card winners?

Playing fantasy matchmaker is one of the most enjoyable things to do for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, and with UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" finally behind us, we put ourselves in Joe Silva's shoes to play matchmaker for both event's main card winners.

5 months ago Article 56 comments

UFC 155 results: Poor officiating mars multiple 'Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2' bouts, angers Dana White

30-27 for Melvin Guillard? Seriously? UFC President Dana White, along with most mixed martial arts (MMA) fans who watched UFC 155 last night (Dec. 29, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada, were puzzled more than once when the judges scores were revealed post-fight.

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UFC 155 results: Joe Lauzon's cut from UFC 155 requires 40 stitches to close (Pic)

Yes, that is a legitimate number. Joe Lauzon was cut open by Jim Miller so bad at UFC 155 in Las Vegas on Sat., Dec. 29, 2012, that he required 40 -- count 'em, 40 -- stitches to close up the gash in his face. Here's the visual evidence. Warning: It's grisly.

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UFC 155 results: 18 post-event facts about ‘Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2'

UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" took place Saturday night (Dec. 29, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Cain Velasquez defeating Junior dos Santos by unanimous decision in the main event to win back the UFC heavyweight championship. The under card saw only one submission finish as John Moraga choked out Chris Cariaso, while Todd Duffee, Erik Perez and Constantinos Philippou ended their opponents' night via knockout. Those are facts. And we have more.

5 months ago Article 29 comments

UFC 155 results: Junior dos Santos shows many admirable traits in decisive defeat

The resilience, heart and durability of Junior dos Santos were all relatively unknown attributes coming into UFC 155 last night (Dec. 29, 2012), but thanks to a savage Cain Velasquez mauling, fight fans now know that "Cigano" possesses the grit and mettle that can make a good mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter a great one.

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UFC 155 results: Constantinos Philippou claims he is now Top 10 with win over Tim Boetsch

Constantinos Philippou brought the momentum of rising contender Tim Boetsch to a screeching halt with his third-round technical knockout victory over "The Barbarian" at UFC 155, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 29, 2012. Immediately after his victory, Philippou told media members he believes he is 185-pound Top 10 material.

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UFC 155 results recap: Yushin Okami vs Alan Belcher 2 fight review and analysis

It took over six years, but Yushin Okami and Alan Belcher finally held their rematch last night on the UFC 155 main card. They had previously met in both men's UFC debuts and while both men had advanced their overall skills since then, the outcome was eerily similar. Find out why below.

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UFC 155 results: After tepid middleweight showings, need for Anderson Silva super fight more obvious than ever

UFC 155 featured three middleweight fights on the pay-per-view (PPV) main card, offering hope that a possible contender could make the case that he could contend for a 185-pound title in 2013. Unfortunately, it seems that all UFC 155 did is illustrate just how much Anderson Silva is head and shoulders above the rest of his contemporaries.

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UFC 155 results recap: What's next for Cain Velasquez?

After defeating Junior dos Santos to avenge his only career defeat and reclaim the UFC heavyweight title, we discuss what's next for newly crowned champ Cain Velasquez.

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UFC 155 results: UFC boss Dana White regrets putting Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson on PPV card

The UFC 155 main card produced some fantastic moments late, but the one fight that left fans in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas unimpressed was the opening fight of the pay-per-view (PPV) between Derek Brunson and Chris Leben. It was so lackluster, in fact, that UFC President Dana White said he made a mistake placing the bout on the main card.

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UFC 155 results recap: Costa Philippou vs Tim Boetsch fight review and analysis

It's not easy to win four straight in the UFC's middleweight division, but Tim Boetsch and Costa Philippou had done just that entering their UFC 155 main card bout last night. What helped Philippou turn that streak into five? Find out below

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Did Junior dos Santos' muscle mass makeover contribute to his lopsided loss at UFC 155?

Prior to UFC 155, Junior dos Santos was seen as an unstoppable punching machine. In his fight against Cain Velasquez last night (Dec. 29, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada, "Cigano" was visibly slower than we'd ever seen him and faded faster than ever before, too. What the hell happened?

5 months ago Article 44 comments

UFC 155 results: Leonard Garcia won't be cut after fourth straight losses

Four losses in as many fights? It matters not when you're Leonard Garcia and your biggest supporter is none other than UFC President Dana White, the man who ensures you maintain employment with the world's largest fight promotion.

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UFC 155 results recap: Jim Miller vs Joe Lauzon fight review and analysis

With the pay-per-view reeling, UFC President Dana White knew he could count on lightweights Jim Miller and Joe Lauzon to give the fans what they paid for last night in the UFC 155 co-main event, and boy, did they deliver with not only a "Fight of the Night"-winning performance (which was likely a given) but also one of the most entertaining scraps of the year. Find out how Miller got the nod below.

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UFC 155 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2' in Las Vegas

MMAmania.com runs down the list of the winners and losers from UFC 155, nominating the biggest winner and loser from all the mixed martial arts (MMA) action that took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 29, 2012.

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UFC 155 results recap: Cain Velasquez vs Junior dos Santos 2 fight review and analysis

In one of the most anticipated rematches of 2012, Cain Velasquez avenged his lone defeat last night, destroying Junior dos Santos over the course of five rounds to take back his UFC Heavyweight Title in the main event of UFC 155. Find out what helped him pull it off below.

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UFC 155 post-fight press conference full video replay for 'Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2' in Las Vegas

If you missed it the first time, we've got a full video replay of the entire UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" post-fight press conference, featuring all of president Dana White's comments -- along with those from the main event participants, Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez -- on the pay-per-view (PPV) event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UFC 155 results: 'Report Card' for 'Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2' event in Las Vegas

Class is in session as we grade the performances of the notable fighters who battled at UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" on Sat., Dec. 29, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UFC 155 results recap: Derek Brunson vs Chris Leben postfight review and analysis

It wasn't pretty, but debuting middleweight Derek Brunson got the job done last night in the opening bout of the UFC 155 main card against battle-tested veteran Chris Leben. Check out how he pulled it off below.

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Jim Miller vs. Joe Lauzon full fight video highlights from UFC 155

Check out the highlights of the "Fight of the Night" from UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" last night (Sat., Dec. 29, 2012) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, a bloody war that saw Jim Miller win a decision over Joe Lauzon.

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Hugs all around: UFC 155's Cain Velasquez wins back heavyweight title, Daniel Cormier plans to lose 35 pounds

The good news is UFC has a made-to-order, incredibly marketable Heavyweight trilogy match on the backburner for 2013. The bad news is it will apparently not get the opportunity to market perhaps its most prized acquisition in the New Year as it would have liked thanks to the UFC 155 main event outcome.

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Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos full fight video highlights from UFC 155

Check out the highlights from Cain Velasquez's five round destruction of Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC 155 on Sat., Dec. 29, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, to win his heavyweight title back.

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UFC 155 results: Cain Velasquez gets his redemption ... and so much more

The underdog prevailed in the UFC 155 main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Cain Velasquez ripped the UFC heavyweight championship from the waist of Junior dos Santos to become the division's second-ever two-time king. On the heels of a dominant victory, let's take a moment to reflect on the true beauty of Velasquez's victory.

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UFC 155 bonuses and awards: Jim Miller vs. Joe Lauzon take ‘Fight of the Night' honors

The UFC handed out its usual three bonus awards to fighters coming out of the UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" event last night (Sat., Dec. 29, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and all three were more than deserving.

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UFC 155 post-fight press conference live stream video for 'Dos Santos vs Velasquez 2'

With UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez" in this history books -- along with the entire 2012 combat sports season for the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion -- check out the LIVE post-fight press conference video stream below from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring all the important players.

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UFC 155 results: Cain Velasquez wins heavyweight title after dominating Junior dos Santos to decision

Junior dos Santos may have won by knockout in 64 seconds in the first fight but Cain Velasquez absolutely dominated for five rounds and 25 minutes in the rematch, winning back the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 155 last night in Las Vegas.

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UFC 155 results: Jim Miller bloodies Joe Lauzon, earns unanimous decision win

Jim Miller battered and bloodied Joe Lauzon in the co-main event of UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2," earning a unanimous decision win on scores of 29-28 across the board.

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UFC 155 results: Constantinos Philippou stops Tim Boetsch via blood-soaked technical knockout

Tim Boetsch and Constantinos Philippou came into their Middleweight showdown tonight (Dec. 29, 2012) at UFC 155 both riding impressive four-fight win streaks. Only one man could push it to five, and it was "Costa" after an odd 2.5 rounds of mixed martial arts (MMA) action.

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UFC 155 results: Yushin Okami grinds out dull decision win over Alan Belcher

More than six years ago, Yushin Okami bested Alan Belcher via unanimous decision in what marked the UFC debuts for both 185-pound men. Tonight (Dec. 29, 2012) at UFC 155, Okami repeated somehow repeated his boring performance, riding and blanketing his way to another dull decision.

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UFC 155 results: Derek Brunson wins a snoozer against Chris Leben in main card opener

It wasn't pretty, but Derek Brunson fought effectively, overcoming cardio issues to defeat Chris Leben via unanimous decision in his UFC debut in the opening bout of the UFC 155 main card tonight (Dec. 29, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UFC 155 results recap for Junior dos Santos vs Cain Velasquez 2 'Prelims' fights on Facebook/FX

MMAmania.com has a complete recap of the UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" under card "Prelims" matches, which featured seven fights on both FX and Facebook from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 29, 2012.

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UFC 155 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Dos Santos vs Velasquez' on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas

Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez are all set to rematch at the annual end of the year event at the UFC 155 pay-per-view (PPV) on Dec. 29, 2012, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you're unable to hit up "Sin City" or can't afford to pay $60 to your cable provider, MMAmania.com will deliver live results and blow-by-blow of all the night's action below.