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Report: Thiago Tavares suspended nine months after failing UFC on FX 7 drug test

The newly-formed Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Athletic Commission has bagged and tagged its first victim following last month's UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Dana White: Vitor Belfort gets another shot at Anderson Silva if he ‘knocks off’ a few more contenders

While it's unlikely Vitor Belfort will get another crack at the UFC light heavyweight strap, he won't be denied a shot at the promotion's middleweight title (and a chance to avenge a loss to Anderson Silva) if he can manage to 'knock off' a few more contenders.

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UFC on FX 7 medical suspensions and injuries: Bisping and Tavares draw 60-day fight freezes after knockout losses

Now that the dust has settled, the smoke has cleared and the blood has dried, it's time to find out who's worse for the wear following the carnage at UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping," which took place at the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Jan. 19, 2013.

4 months ago Article 30 comments

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FX 7: ‘Belfort vs. Bisping' main card winners?

Playing fantasy matchmaker is one of the most enjoyable things to do for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, and with UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" behind us, we put ourselves in Joe Silva's shoes to play matchmaker for both event's main card winners.

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UFC on FX 7 results: 20 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Bisping'

UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" took place Saturday night (Jan. 19, 2013) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Vitor defeating Michael by TKO in the main event to solidify his place as one of the top contenders in the middleweight division. The undercard on FX saw C.B. Dollaway, Gabriel Gonzaga and Khabib Nurmagomedov earn victories over their respective opponents.

4 months ago Article 24 comments

UFC Quick Quote: Vitor Belfort must win 'a couple more fights' to warrant Anderson Silva rematch

Vitor Belfort seems unable to make up his mind about which champion he wants to rematch next, Jon Jones or Anderson Silva, but regardless of his decision one thing is certain: "The Phenom" will need to win his way back into another championship situation.

4 months ago Article 37 comments

Michael Bisping has 'no excuses' for UFC on FX 7 loss to Vitor Belfort, vows to be 'back at the top before you know it'

Michael Bisping lost the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career last night (Jan.19, 2013) thanks to a Vitor Belfort head kick at UFC on FX 7. He took the hard loss like a man, offering no excuses and vowing to return to the "top of the pile" soon.

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UFC on FX 7 post-fight press conference video replay highlights for 'Belfort vs Bisping' in Sao Paulo

Since the promotion didn't air the full UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" post-fight press conference video online, we have to settle for a handful of highlights from the bowels of the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the wee hours of Sat., Jan. 19, 2013.

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UFC on FX 7 results recap: Gabriel Gonzaga vs Ben Rothwell fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete recap and analysis of last night's UFC on FX 7 main card bout between heavyweights Gabriel Gonzaga and Ben Rothwell. What helped Gonzaga go on his first three fight winning streak since he fought for the heavyweight title? Find out below

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UFC on FX 7 results recap: Who is next for Vitor Belfort?

After picking up his third victory in his past four fights against Michael Bisping in the UFC on FX 7 headliner, we discuss what's next for former UFC champ Vitor Belfort.

4 months ago Article 9 comments

UFC on FX 7 results: Yuri Alcantara receives win bonus for controversial ‘no contest'

Despite his fight against Pedro Nobre ending in a controversial "No Contest," Yuri Alcantara was awarded the "win" portion of his contract for his effort at UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping."

4 months ago Article 7 comments

UFC on FX 7 results recap: CB Dollaway vs Daniel Sarafian fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete analysis of last night's UFC on FX 7 co-main event between middleweights C.B. Dollaway and Daniel Sarafian. What helped Dollaway pick up the W in a "Fight of the Night"-winning performance? Find out below

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Video: Khabib Nurmagomedov knockout Thiago Tavares at UFC on FX 7, calls for Nate Diaz next

Khabib Nurmagomedov wasted no time dispatching of Thiago Tavares in the opening bout at UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" last night, scoring a devastating first round knockout finish. "The Eagle" then wasted no time calling out his next opponent, former No. 1 lightweight contender, Nate Diaz.

4 months ago Article 2 comments

UFC on FX 7 results recap from last night for 'Belfort vs Bisping' in Brazil

It wasn't a blockbuster mixed martial arts (MMA) event to kick-off the New Year, but UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" from the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last night (Sat., Jan. 19, 2013) certainly had its main card moments, especially the marquee match up.

4 months ago Article 65 comments

UFC on FX 7 results: UFC champ Anderson Silva talks possible next fight following Michael Bisping's defeat, says 10-fight contract extension 'not real'

Michael Bisping failed to solidify his place as the top contender in the UFC middleweight division when he fell to Vitor Belfort in the main event at UFC on FX 7. The No. 1 contenders spot was Bisping's for the taking, but now that he has lost, the division's champion, Anderson Silva, has no idea who he will face next.

4 months ago Article 4 comments

UFC on FX 7 results recap: Vitor Belfort vs Michael Bisping fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a complete recap and analysis of last night's UFC on FX 7 main event between Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping. How did Belfort keep Bisping from achieving his dreams of a UFC title shot? Find out below.

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UFC on FX 7 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from ‘Belfort vs. Bisping' in Sao Paulo

MMAmania.com runs down the list of the winners and losers from UFC on FX 7, nominating the biggest winner and lowliest loser of them all from the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

4 months ago Article 2 comments

UFC on FX 7 results recap: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Thiago Tavares fight review and analysis

MMAmania.com has a recap and analysis of last night's UFC on FX 7 main card bout between lightweights Khabib Nurmagomedov and Thiago Tavares. What helped Nurmagomedov finish the wily Brazilian in a hostile environment? Find out inside.

4 months ago Article 156 comments

Vitor Belfort vs Michael Bisping full fight video highlights from UFC on FX 7

Check out the highlights from Vitor Belfort's second round stoppage of Michael Bisping via head kick in the UFC on FX 7 main event on Sat., Jan. 19, 2013, at the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, dashing the Middleweight title aspirations of "The Count" for a third -- and possibly final -- time.

4 months ago Article 63 comments

UFC quick quote: 'Clown' Chael Sonnen responds to Vitor Belfort; vows to arrange a date with Jesus

UFC light heavyweight No. 1 contender Chael Sonnen was on the panel for the UFC on FX 7 post-fight show on FUEL TV and gave and emphatic reply to Vitor Belfort calling him a "clown" in his post-fight interview with Jon Anik following his knockout of Michael Bisping in the main event from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

4 months ago Article 29 comments

UFC on FX 7 bonuses and awards: Dollaway vs. Sarafian takes ‘Fight of the Night' honors

The UFC handed out its usual three bonus awards to fighters coming out of the UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" event last night (Sat., Jan. 19, 2013) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and all three were more than deserving.

4 months ago Article 30 comments

UFC on FX 7 results: Michael Bisping knocked out by Vitor Belfort -- right out of the middleweight title picture

Michael Bisping was on his way to a middleweight title shot against Anderson Silva. Unfortunately, he ran into a Vitor Belfort head kick in the main event of UFC on FX 7 and will instead tuck tail and limp to the back of the 185-pound line.

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UFC on FX 7 results: Vitor Belfort stops Michael Bisping with a head kick finish

Michael Bisping and Vitor Belfort collided in the UFC on FX 7 main event TONIGHT (Jan. 19, 2013) from the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a title shot on the line for "The Count" if he could find a way to topple "The Phenom." He couldn't.

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UFC on FX 7 results: C.B. Dollaway outlasts Daniel Sarafian to earn unpopular split decision in Sao Paulo

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) alums (from different seasons) C.B. Dollaway and Daniel Sarafian hooked 'em up in the UFC on FX 7 middleweight co-main event TONIGHT (Jan. 19, 2013) from the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It was a back-and-forth, action-packed battle that came down to the judges scorecards.

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UFC on FX 7 results: Gabriel Gonzaga submits Ben Rothwell with a guillotine choke

"Napao" and "Big" collided TONIGHT (Jan. 19, 2013) at the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a heavyweight showdown that pitted Brazilian jiu-jitsu vs. striking. And the former reigned supreme in the birthplace of the martial art.

4 months ago Article 12 comments

UFC on FX 7 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov nearly kills Thiago Tavares with savage knockout in Brazil

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Thiago Tavares kicked off the mixed martial arts (MMA) action TONIGHT (Jan. 19, 2013) on the UFC on FX 7 main card from the Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. And it didn't last long ... at all.

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UFC on FX 7 results and LIVE fight coverage online for 'Belfort vs Bisping' on Jan. 19 in Brazil

Don't get the FX channel or just don't feel like explaining to your significant other what an Ezekiel choke is? No worries, mixed martial arts (MMA) fans, you're in good company here. Join us (and the rest of your fellow MMA Maniacs) for the live results and updates for UFC on FX 7: "Belfort vs. Bisping" below and in real time.