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Ringside Report Radio. May 3, 2013. Now online

May 4, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 3, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia discussed Chael Sonnen’s challenge to Wanderlei Silva, what could happen in the fight and what both fighters have to gain from a victory.

Simon and Garcia talked about Roy Nelson’s win over Cheick Kongo and who Nelson could fight next. Simon and Garcia talked about Roy Nelson versus Daniel Cormier or Mark Hunt and the UFC Heavyweight title picture.

All this and much more MMA on this 75-minute episode.

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Cain velasquez, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Fabricio Werdum, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Junior Dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Roy Nelson, Wanderlei Silva

Ringside Report Radio. May 1, 2013. Now online

May 2, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the May 1, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed results from UFC 159 including Jon Jones’ win over Chael Sonnen and what could be next for both fighters. Simon and McKough discussed possible options for Jon Jones including a super-fight with Anderson Silva or a potential match-up with Lyoto Machida or Alexander Gustafsson.

Simon and McKough talked about Roy Nelson’s KO win over Cheick Kongo, possible future opponents for Nelson and Kongo no longer fighting for the UFC.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alan Belcher, Alexander Gustafsson, Anderson Silva, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Benson Henderson, Bryan Caraway, Chael Sonnen, Cheick Kongo, Chris Weidman, Cody McKenzie, Dan Henderson, Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Dave Jansen, Demian Maia, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gian Villante, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Jake Ellenberger, Jim Miller, Johnny Bedford, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Josh Koscheck, Josh Thomson, Kevin Mulhall, Kurt Holobaugh, Leonard Garcia, Lyoto Machida, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Ovince St-Preux, Pat Healy, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Rory MacDonald, Roy Nelson, Rustam Khabilov, Sara McMann, Sheila Gaff, Steven Siler, TJ Grant, UFC 159, Vinny Magalhaes, Wanderlei Silva, Yancy Medeiros

Ringside Report Radio. April 26, 2013- UFC 159 preview now online

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This is the April 26, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

Simon and Garcia discussed Jon Jones’ comments about Matt Mitrione’s comments about Fallon Fox and Mitrione’s response via Twitter. Simon and Garcia also talked about Daniel Cormier possibly dropping to light-heayweight and getting an immediate title shot.

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for UFC 159 including every preliminary bout and the main event of Jon Jones v. Chael Sonnen for the UFC light-heavyweight championship.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

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UFC 159

Newark, New Jersey

Saturday April 27, 2013

Pay-Per-View-10pm Eastern

Jon Jones (C) v. Chael Sonnen- (UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship)

Michael Bisping v. Alan Belcher- (Middleweight)

Cheick Kongo v. Roy Nelson- (Heavyweight)

Vinny Magalhaes v. Phil Davis (Light-Heavyweight)

Jim Miller v. Pat Healy (Lightweight)

Televised Preliminary Card (FX/Sportsnet)- 8pm Eastern

Rustam Khabilov v. Yancy Medeiros (Lightweight)

Johnny Bedford v. Bryan Caraway (Featherweight)

Sara McMann v. Sheila Gaff (Women’s Bantamweight)

Ovince St-Preux v. Gian Villante (Light-Heavyweight)

Facebook.com/UFC Preliminary Card- 6:30pm Eastern

Leonard Garcia v. Cody McKenzie (Featherweight)

Nick Catone v. James Head (Welterweight)

Steven Siler v. Kurt Holobaugh (Featherweight)

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alan Belcher, Alexander Gustafsson, Anderson Silva, Bryan Caraway, Chael Sonnen, Cheick Kongo, Chris Weidman, Chuck Liddell, Cody McKenzie, Daniel Cormier, Fallon Fox, Frank Mir, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gian Villante, James Head, Jim Miller, Johnny Bedford, Jon Jones, Kurt Holobaugh, Leonard Garcia, Lyoto Machida, Matt Mitrione, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Nick Catone, Ovince St-Preux, Pat Healy, Phil Davis, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Randy Couture, Rashad Evans, Roy Nelson, Rustam Khabilov, Sara McMann, Sheila Gaff, Steven Siler, Tito Ortiz, UFC 159, Yancy Medeiros

Ringside Report Radio. April 24, 2013. Now online

April 25, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the April 24, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon.

Dave discussed results from UFC on FOX 7 including Benson Henderson’s split-decision win over Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier’s victory over Frank Mir, Josh Thomson’s KO of Nate Diaz and the fight of the night between Jordan Mein and Matt Brown. Dave also discussed what could be next for some of the fighters on the UFC on FOX 7 card and the announcement that the winner of TJ Grant v. Gray Maynard will get the next lightweight title shot.

Dave also talked about UFC 159 and played audio from Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher from the UFC 159 conference call.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC, Uncategorized Tagged With: Alan Belcher, Alexander Gustafsson, Anderson Silva, Benson Henderson, Carlos Condit, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman, Dan Hardy, Dan Henderson, Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Darren Elkins, Demetrious Johnson, Demian Maia, Fallon Fox, Frank Mir, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Jim Miller, Joe Rogan, John Moraga, Jon Jones, Jordan Mein, Joseph Benavidez, Josh Koscheck, Josh Thomson, Lyoto Machida, Martin Kampmann, Matt Brown, Matt Mitrione, Michael Bisping, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Pat Healy, Rashad Evans, TJ Dillashaw, TJ Grant, Urijah Faber, Yoel Romero

Top 10 MMA Rankings- April 2013

April 23, 2013 By Dave Leave a Comment

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This is the 21st monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings.

Frank Mir drops from 7^th to 8^th overall after a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20. Mark Hunt enters the Top 10 at 7^th overall.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Mark Hunt on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

3. Daniel Cormier (12-0) Last fight: UD win over Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Antonio Silva (18-4) Last fight: TKO win over Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

5. Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) Last fight: TKO loss to Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

7. Mark Hunt (9-7) Last fight: TKO win over Stefan Struve on March 3, 2013. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160.

8. Frank Mir (16-7) Last fight: UD loss to Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-7-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Dave Herman on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Fabricio Werdum on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10

Honourable mentions: Roy Nelson, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin, Matt Mitrione

Gegard Mousasi moves from 8^th to 5^th overall after a successful UFC debut on April 6. Rashad Evans drops from 5^th to 6^th, Phil Davis from 6^th to 7^th, Shogun from 7^th to 8^th.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC LHW Champion) Last fight: submission win over Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

2. Lyoto Machida (19-3) Last fight: SD win over Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

3. Dan Henderson (29-9) Last fight: SD loss to Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

4. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

5. Gegard Mousasi (34-3-2) Last fight: UD win over Ilir Latifi on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

6. Rashad Evans (17-3-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Dan Henderson on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

7. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

8. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

9. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5) Last fight: UD win over Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

10. Ryan Bader (15-3) Last fight: submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Glover Teixeira, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Attila Vegh

Brian Stann’s loss to Wanderlei Silva on March 3 drops him from 8^th to 9^th overall. Luke Rockhold moves from 9^th to 7^th. Jacare Souza goes from 10^th to 8^th and Mark Munoz drops from 7^th to 10^th overall due to inactivity.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC MW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

2. Chael Sonnen (27-12-1D) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: versus Anderson Silva on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

4. Vitor Belfort (22-10) Last fight: TKO win over Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Luke Rockhold on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

5. Yushin Okami (29-7) Last fight: SD win over Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

6. Michael Bisping (23-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Luke Rockhold (10-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: UD win over Tim Kennedy on July 14, 2012 for Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Kennedy. Next Fight: versus Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

8. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Costa Philippou on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

9. Brian Stann (12-6) Last fight: KO loss to Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Next fight: TBA

10. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: versus Tim Boetsch on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Ronny Markes, Tom Watson, Alexander Shlemenko

Johny Hendricks UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16 moves him from 4^th to 2^nd overall. Carlos Condit drops from 2^nd to 3rd and Nick Diaz from 3^rd to 4^th. Jake Ellenberger’s KO win over Nate Marquardt moves him from an honorable mention into 7^th overall. Jon Fitch drops form 7^th to 10^th. Martin Kampmann goes from 9^th to 8^th, Ben Askren from 10^th to 9^th, and Josh Koscheck goes from 8^thinto the honorable mention category.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (24-2 UFC WW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title. Next fight: TBA

2. Johny Hendricks (14-1) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre, date TBA

3. Carlos Condit (28-7) Last fight: UD loss to Johny Hendricks on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

4. Nick Diaz (26-9-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: TBA

5. Demian Maia (18-4) Last fight: UD win over Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Rory MacDonald (14-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Jake Ellenberger on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

7. Jake Ellenberger (29-6) Last fight: KO win over Nate Marquardt on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. Next fight: versus Rory MacDonald on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8

8. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

9. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov, date TBA

10. Jon Fitch (24-5-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Josh Burkman at World Series of Fighting 3 on June 14, 2013

Honourable mentions: Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story,Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Nate Marquardt, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley, Robbie Lawler, Andrey Koreshkov, Josh Koscheck, Jake Shields

Benson Henderson remains the number one ranked lightweight in the world after a split-decision win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20. Melendez remains ranked the number two lightweight. Josh Thomson’s TKO win over Nate Diaz moves him from an honorable mention to 5^th overall. Nate Diaz drops from 5^th to 6^th overall. Jim Miller from 6^th to 8^th. Eddie Alvarez from 8^th to 10^th and Michael Chandler from 7^th to 9th. Donald Cerrone goes from 10^th overall into an honorable mention and TJ Grant jumps from 9^th to 7^th overall.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (19-2, UFC LW Champion) Last fight: SD win over Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: vs. winner of TJ Grant v. Gray Maynard, date TBA

2. Gilbert Melendez (21-3) Last fight: SD loss to Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title. Next fight: TBA

3. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus TJ Grant on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Josh Thomson (20-5-1NC) Last fight: TKO win over Nate Diaz on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Nate Diaz (16-9) Last fight: TKO loss Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

7. TJ Grant (20-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Wiman on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Gray Maynard on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

8. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Pat Healy on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

9. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

10. Eddie Alvarez (24-3) Last fight: KO win over Patricky Freire on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Pat Healy, Donald Cerrone

Darren Elkins KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20 drops him from 8^th to 9^th overall. Pat Curran goes from 9^th to 8^th and Chad Mendes remains ranked 3^rd overall at featherweight.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (22-1, UFC FW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title at UFC 163

2. Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Charles Oliveira on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

3. Chad Mendes (14-1) Last fight: KO win over Darren Elkins on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

4. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chan Sung Jung on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

5. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: versus Ricardo Lamas on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

6. Cub Swanson (19-5) Last fight: UD win over Dustin Poirier on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Dennis Siver on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162

7. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

8. Pat Curran (19-4, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: submission win over Shahbulat Shamhalaev on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95 for Bellator FW title. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Elkins (16-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki, Dennis Siver, Diego Brandao, Conor McGregor

No movement in this month’s bantamweight rankings since our previous installment.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: TBA

2. Renan Barao (30-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: versus Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

3. Urijah Faber (28-6) Last fight: submission win over Scott Jorgensen on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: versus George Roop on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Michael McDonald (15-2) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Renan Barao on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161 for interim UFC BW title

7. Brad Pickett (23-7) Last fight: SD win over Mike Easton on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. Next fight: TBA

8. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

9. Ivan Menjivar (25-10) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3, DREAM BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Yoshiro Maeda on December 31, 2012 at DREAM 18. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara, George Roop

Louis Gaudinot drops from 8^th to 10^th overall. John Lineker improves from 10^th to 9^th and Darren Uyenoyama improves from 9^th to 8^th despite a TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20. Benavidez remains 2^nd overall in the flyweight division.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Fly-W champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus John Moraga for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

2. Joseph Benavidez (18-3) Last fight: TKO win over Darren Uyenoyama on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Jussier Da Silva Formiga on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

7. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: versus Chris Cariaso on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

8. Darren Uyenoyama (8-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Joseph Benavidez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7. Next fight: TBA

9. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: versus Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

10. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani

Cat Zingano’s TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13 moves her from 6^th to 3^rd overall in the women’s bantamweight division. Miesha Tate drops from 3^rd to 4^th, Liz Carmouche from 4^th to 5^th and Sara McMann from 5^th to 6^th.

Women (135 lbs.)

1. Ronda Rousey (7-0, UFC Women’s BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Liz Carmouche on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus winner of Miesha Tate- Cat Zingano

2. Sarah Kaufman (16-2) Last fight: SD win over Leslie Smith on April 5, 2013 for Invicta FC 5

3. Cat Zingano (8-0) Last fight: TKO win over Miesha Tate on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: versus Ronda Rousey for UFC WBW title, date TBA

4. Miesha Tate (13-4) Last fight: TKO loss to Cat Zingano on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. Next fight: TBA

5. Liz Carmouche (8-3) Last fight: submission loss to Ronda Rousey on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

6. Sara McMann (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Shayna Baszler on July 28, 2012 at Invicta FC 2. Next fight: versus Sheila Gaff on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Alexis Davis (13-5) Last fight: submission win over Shayna Baszler on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: versus Rosi Sexton on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161

8. Lauren Taylor (6-0) Last fight: UD win over Kaitlyn Young on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

9. Shayna Baszler (15-8) Last fight: submission loss to Alexis Davis on January 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 4. Next fight: TBA

10. Leslie Smith (5-3) Last fight: SD loss to Sarah Kaufman on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. Next fight: TBA

Honorable mentions: Rosi Sexton, Julie Kedzie, Sarah D’Alelio, Hitomi Akano , Holly Holm, Amanda Nunes, Kaitlin Young, Jessamyn Duke, Rin Nakai, Sheila Gaff, Raquel Pennington, Germaine De Randamie, Miriam Nakamoto, Jan Finney

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Ringside Report Radio April 19 with Vinny Magalhaes and Jordan Mein now online

April 20, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the April 19, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Fred Garcia.

UFC Welterweight Jordan Mein appeared on this episode just 24 hours away from his fight with Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 7.

Vinny Magalhaes also appeared on this episode and discussed his upcoming fight with Phil Davis at UFC 159 on April 27, his coaching experience for Team Chael Sonnen on TUF 17 and more.

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for every fight at UFC on FOX 7 including every preliminary bout and the UFC Lightweight Championship main event featuring Benson Henderson v. Gilbert Melendez.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

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UFC on FOX 7

April 20, 2013

San Jose, California

Benson Henderson (C) v. Gilbert Melendez (UFC Lightweight Championship)

Daniel Cormier v. Frank Mir (Heavyweight)

Nate Diaz v. Josh Thomson (Lightweight)

Jordan Mein v. Matt Brown (Welterweight)

Darren Elkins v. Chad Mendes (Featherweight)

Francis Carmont v. Lorenz Larkin (Middleweight)

Myles Jury v. Ramsey Nijem (Lightweight)

Joseph Benavidez v. Darren Uyenoyama (Flyweight)

Jorge Masvidal v. Tim Means (Lightweight)

TJ Dillashaw v. Hugo “Wolverine” Viana (Bantamweight)

Roger Bowling v. Anthony Njokuani (Lightweight)

Yoel Romero v. Clifford Starks (Middleweight)

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC, Ultimate Fighter Tagged With: Anderson Silva, Anthony Njokuani, Benson Henderson, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman, Clifford Starks, Daniel Cormier, Darren Elkins, Darren Uyenoyama, Francis Carmont, Frank Mir, Georges St-Pierre, Hugo "Wolverine" Viana, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Jordan Mein, Jorge Masvidal, Joseph Benavidez, Josh Thomson, Kelvin Gastelum, Lorenz Larkin, Matt Brown, Myles Jury, Nate Diaz, Phil Davis, Ramsey Nijem, Roger Bowling, Tim Means, TJ Dillashaw, Uriah Hall, Vinny Magalhaes, Yoel Romero

Ringside Report Radio. March 15, 2013- UFC 158 preview- Now online

March 16, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the March 15, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon with guest co-host Fred Garcia from MMANouvelles.com

Simon and Garcia previewed and gave their predictions for UFC 158 including every fight on the preliminary card and the main event UFC Welterweight Title bout between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz.

Simon and Garcia discussed the pre-fight press conference featuring another war of words between Diaz and St-Pierre.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

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UFC 158- Saturday March 16, 2013.

Montreal, Quebec. Bell Centre

Georges St-Pierre (C) v. Nick Diaz- UFC Welterweight Championship

Carlos Condit v. Johny Hendricks – Welterweight

Nate Marquardt v. Jake Ellenberger- Welterweight

Nick Ring v. Chris Camozzi- Middleweight

Mike Ricci v. Colin Fletcher- Lightweight

Patrick Cote v. Bobby Voelker- Welterweight

Darren Elkins v. Antonio Carvalho- Featherweight

Jordan Mein v. Dan Miller- Welterweight

Daron Cruickshank v. John Makdessi- Lightweight

Rick Story v. Quinn Mulhern- Welterweight

TJ Dillashaw v. Issei Tamura- Bantamweight

George Roop v. Reuben Duran- Bantamweight

Filed Under: MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Antonio Carvalho, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Bobby Voelker, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Chris Camozzi, Colin Fletcher, Dan Miller, Dana White, Daniel Cormier, Daron Cruickshank, Darren Elkins, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, George Roop, Georges St-Pierre, Issei Tamura, Jake Ellenberger, John Makdessi, Johny Hendricks, Jon Jones, Jordan Mein, Josh Barnett, Junior Dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Mike Ricci, Nate Marquardt, Nick Diaz, Nick Ring, Patrick Coté, Quinn Mulhern, Reuben Duran, Rick Story, Roy Nelson, TJ Dillashaw

Ringside Report Radio. March 13, 2013 with Tom Wright now online

March 14, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the March 13, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed Nick Diaz not appearing at the UFC 158 open work-outs and his upcoming fight with Georges St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight title on March 16.

Director of Operations for UFC Canada/Australia Tom Wright appeared on this episode and discussed the UFC in Atlantic Canada, The Ultimate Fighter Canada, UFC 158 and Mark Hunt’s upcoming fight with Junior Dos Santos.

All this and much more MMA on this 1-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, UFC Tagged With: Alistair Overeem, Antonio Silva, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Daniel Cormier, Fedor Emelianenko, Frank Mir, Georges St-Pierre, Jake Ellenberger, Johny Hendricks, Junior Dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Nate Marquardt, Nick Diaz, Rory MacDonald, Tom Wright

Top 10 MMA Rankings – March 2013

March 3, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the 20th monthly installment of the Ringside Report official Top 10 MMA rankings. These rankings were revealed on the March 1, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. NOTE: Results from UFC on Fuel 8 and all other events in March 2013 will be reflected in the April 2013 rankings

Alistair Overeem’s loss to Antonio Silva on February 2 drops him from 3^rd overall to 5^th on this month’s rankings. Antonio Silva jumps from 8^th to 4^th overall in this month’s rankings after the victory. Daniel Cormier moves from 4^th to 3^rd overall. Josh Barnett drops from 5^th to 6^th, Frank Mir from 6^th to 7^th and Fabricio Werdum drops from 7^th to 8^th. There are no Top 10 Heavyweights scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Heavyweights- 207-265 lbs.

1. Cain Velasquez (11-1, UFC HW champion) Last fight: UD win over Junior Dos Santos on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

2. Junior Dos Santos (15-2) Last fight: UD loss to Cain Velasquez on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Alistair Overeem on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

3. Daniel Cormier (11-0) Last fight: TKO win over Dion Staring on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Frank Mir on April 20, 2013 for UFC on FOX 7

4. Antonio Silva (18-4) Last fight: TKO win over Alistair Overeem on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Cain Velasquez on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160 for UFC HW title

5. Alistair Overeem (36-12-1) Last fight: TKO loss to Antonio Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: versus Junior Dos Santos on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

6. Josh Barnett (32-6) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Nandor Guelmino on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: TBA

7. Frank Mir (16-6) Last fight: TKO loss to Junior Dos Santos for UFC HW title on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Next fight: versus Daniel Cormier on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

8. Fabricio Werdum (16-5-1) Last fight: TKO win over Mike Russow on June 23, 2012 at UFC 147. Next fight: versus Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on June 8, 2013

9. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-7-1-1) Last fight: submission win over Dave Herman on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Fabricio Werdum on June 8, 2013

10. Roy Nelson (18-7) Last fight: TKO win over Matt Mitrione on December 15, 2012. Next fight: versus Cheick Kongo on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

Honourable mentions: Mark Hunt, Cheick Kongo, Gabriel Gonzaga, Travis Browne, Stefan Struve, Pat Barry, Shane Carwin

Lyoto Machida’s win over Dan Henderson on February 23 moves him from 3^rd to 2^nd in this month’s rankings. Henderson drops from 2^nd to 3^rd overall. Rashad Evans’ loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira drops him from 4^th to 5^th overall. Alexander Gustafsson jumps from 6^th to 4^th. Phil Davis drops from 5^th to 6^th overall. No Top 10 Light-Heavyweights are scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Light-Heavyweights- 205 lbs.

1. Jon Jones (17-1, UFC LHW Champion) Last fight: submission win over Vitor Belfort on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Chael Sonnen on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

2. Lyoto Machida (19-3) Last fight: SD win over Dan Henderson on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

3. Dan Henderson (29-9) Last fight: SD loss to Lyoto Machida on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

4. Alexander Gustafsson (15-1) Last fight: unanimous decision win over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Gegard Mousasi on April 6, 2013 for UFC on Fuel TV 9

5. Rashad Evans (17-3-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Phil Davis (10-1) Last fight: submission win over Wagner Prado on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: versus Vinny Magalhaes on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7) Last Fight: UD loss to Alexander Gustafsson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2) Last fight: submission win over Mike Kyle on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Alexander Gustafsson on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9

9. Ryan Bader (15-3) Last fight: submission win over Vladimir Matyushenko on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Glover Teixeira on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

10. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (21-5) Last fight: UD win over Rashad Evans on February 2, 2012 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, Forrest Griffin, Glover Teixeira, Jimi Manuwa, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Attila Vegh

No movement in the Middleweight rankings this month. 8^th ranked Brian Stann will fight Wanderlei Silva on March 3. 5^th ranked Yushin Okami will fight Hector Lombard on March 3.

Middleweights- 185 lbs.

1. Anderson Silva (33-4, UFC MW Champion) Last fight: TKO win over Stephan Bonnar on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. Next fight: rumored to be defending UFC title versus Chris Weidman on July 6, 2013

2. Chael Sonnen (27-12-1D) Last fight: TKO loss to Anderson Silva on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148. Next Fight: versus Jon Jones for UFC LHW title on April 27, 2013 for UFC LHW title

3. Chris Weidman (8-0) Last Fight: KO win over Mark Munoz on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 4. Next Fight: rumored to be fighting Anderson Silva on July 7, 2013

4. Vitor Belfort (22-10) Last fight: TKO win over Michael Bisping on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Luke Rockhold on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

5. Yushin Okami (28-7) Last fight: UD win over Alan Belcher on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Hector Lombard on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

6. Michael Bisping (23-5) Last fight: TKO loss to Vitor Belfort n January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. Next fight: versus Alan Belcher on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Mark Munoz (12-3) Last fight: KO loss to Chris Weidman at UFC on Fuel 4 on July 11, 2012. Next Fight: TBA

8. Brian Stann (12-5) Last fight: UD loss to Michael Bisping on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Next fight: versus Wanderlei Silva at LHW on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8

9. Luke Rockhold (10-1, Strikeforce MW champion) Last fight: UD win over Tim Kennedy on July 14, 2012 for Strikeforce: Rockhold v. Kennedy. Next Fight: versus Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

10. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (17-3-1) Last fight: submission win over Ed Herman on January 12 for Strikeforce. Next fight: versus Costa Philippou on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

Honourable mentions: Mamed Khalidov,Rousimar Palhares,Wanderlei Silva, Alan Belcher, Jake Shields, Hector Lombard, Costa Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Ronny Markes, Tom Watson, Alexander Shlemenko

Josh Koscheck’s loss to Robbie Lawler on February 23 drops him from 5^th overall in February 2013 to 8^th in March. Demian Maia’s win over Jon Fitch on February 2 improves Maia’s rankings from 9^thinFebruary to 5^th overall this month. Jon Fitch drops from 6^th to 7^th. Rory MacDonald moves from 7^th to 6^th. Martin Kampmann drops from 8^th to 9^th. Number 1 ranked Georges St-Pierre is scheduled to fight 3^rd ranked Nick Diaz on March 16. 2^nd ranked Carlos Condit is scheduled to fight 4^th ranked Johny Hendricks on March 16.

Welterweights- 170 lbs.

1. Georges St-Pierre (23-2 UFC WW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Carlos Condit at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Nick Diaz on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

2. Carlos Condit (28-6) Last fight: UD loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 154 on November 17, 2012. Next fight: versus Johny Hendricks on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

3. Nick Diaz (26-8-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Carlos Condit on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143 for interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Next fight: versus Georges St-Pierre on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 for UFC WW title

4. Johny Hendricks (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Martin Kampmann on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Carlos Condit on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

5. Demian Maia (18-4) Last fight: UD win over Jon Fitch on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

6. Rory MacDonald (13-1) Last fight: UD win over B.J. Penn on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: TBA

7. Jon Fitch (24-5-1NC-1D) Last fight: UD loss to Demian Maia on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

8. Josh Koscheck (17-7) Last fight: TKO loss to Robbie Lawler on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

9. Martin Kampmann (20-6) KO loss to Johny Hendricks on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. Next fight: TBA

10. Ben Askren (11-0, Bellator WW champion) Last fight: TKO win over Karl Amoussou on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. Next fight: versus Andrey Koreshkov, date TBA

Honourable mentions: Dong Hyun Kim, John Hathaway, Erick Silva, Thiago Alves, Rick Story, Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger, Mike Pierce, Mike Pyle, Nate Marquardt, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley, Robbie Lawler

Previously 2^nd ranked Frankie Edgar dropped down to Featherweight in February 2013 and exits the Lightweight rankings. Gilbert Melendez goes from 3^rd in February to 2^nd overall in March 2013. Anthony Pettis moves from 5^th to 3^rd overall. Gray Maynard drops from 3^rd to 4^th. Nate Diaz goes from 6^th to 5^th. Jim Miller from 7^th to 6^th. Michael Chandler from 8^th to 7^th. Eddie Alvarez from 9^th to 8^th. TJ Grant enters the Top 10 from an honorable mention in February into 9^th overall this month. No Top 10 Lightweights are scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Lightweights- 155 lbs.

1. Benson Henderson (18-2, UFC LW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Nate Diaz on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Gilbert Melendez on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title

2. Gilbert Melendez (21-2) Last fight: SD win over Josh Thomson on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett v. Cormier. Next fight: versus Benson Henderson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7 for UFC LW title

3. Anthony Pettis (16-2) Last fight: TKO win over Donald Cerrone on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Jose Aldo on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title

4. Gray Maynard (11-1-1D-1NC) Last fight: SD win over Clay Guida on June 22, 2012 at UFC on FX 4. Next fight: versus TJ Grant on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

5. Nate Diaz (16-8) Last fight: UD loss to Benson Henderson on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5 for UFC LW title. Next fight: versus Josh Thomson on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

6. Jim Miller (21-4) Last Fight: UD win over Joe Lauzon on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Pat Healy on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159

7. Michael Chandler (11-0, Bellator LW champion) Last fight: submission win over Rick Hawn on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: TBA

8. Eddie Alvarez (24-3) Last fight: KO win over Patricky Freire on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. Next fight: TBA

9. TJ Grant (20-5) Last fight: KO win over Matt Wiman on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6

10. Donald Cerrone (19-5-1NC) Last Fight: TKO loss to Anthony Pettis on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus KJ Noons on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160

Honourable mentions: Rafael Dos Anjos, Jorge Masvidal, Joe Lauzon, Edson Barboza, Takanori Gomi, Shinya Aoki, Rustam Khabilov, Jamie Varner, Khabib Nurmagomedov

After an impressive performance versus Jose Aldo in his 145 lbs. debut on February 2, Frankie Edgar enters the Featherweight Top 10 at 2^nd overall. Chad Mendes drops from 2^nd to 3^rd. Ricardo Lamas from 3^rd to 4^th. Chan Sung Jung from 4^th to 5^th. Erik Koch drops from 5^th to 7^th. Darren Elkins goes fro 7^th to 8^th and Pat Curran drops from 8^th to 9^th. Dennis Siver falls out of the Top 10 into the honorable mention category after his UD loss to 6^th ranked Cub Swanson on February 16. 8^th ranked Darren Elkins is scheduled to fight Antonio Carvalho on March 16. Elkins is the only Top 10 FW scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Featherweights-145 lbs.

1. Jose Aldo (22-1, UFC FW Champion) Last fight: UD win over Frankie Edgar on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: versus Anthony Pettis on August 3, 2013 for UFC FW title

2. Frankie Edgar (15-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Jose Aldo on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156 for UFC FW title. Next fight: TBA

3. Chad Mendes (13-1) Last fight: KO win over Yaotzin Meza December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX 6. Next fight: versus Clay Guida on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

4. Ricardo Lamas (13-2) Last fight: TKO win over Erik Koch on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. Chan Sung Jung (13-3) Last fight: submission win over Dustin Poirier on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel 3. Next fight: TBA

6. Cub Swanson (19-5) Last fight: UD win over Dennis Siver on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

7. Erik Koch (13-2) Last fight: TKO loss to Ricardo Lamas on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

8. Darren Elkins (15-2) Last fight: UD win over Steven Siler on November 17 at UFC 154. Next fight: versus Antonio Carvalho on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158

9. Pat Curran (18-4, Bellator FW champion) Last fight: SD win over Patrcio Freire on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. Next fight: versus Shahbulat Shamhalaev on April 4, 2013 at Bellator 95 for Bellator FW title

10. Clay Guida (30-13) Last fight: SD win over Hatsu Hioki on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus Chad Mendes on April 20, 2013 at UFC on FOX 7

Honourable mentions: Joe Warren, Marlon Sandro, Bart Palaszewski, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Yuri Alcantara, Hacran Dias, Pablo Garza, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, Diego Nunes, Hatsu Hioki, Dennis Siver, Shahbulat Shamhalaev

Following a submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, Ivan Menjivar drops from 8^th to 9^th overall in the BW rankings. Scott Jorgensen moves from 9^th to 8^th. There are no Top 10 bantamweights scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Bantamweights- 135 lbs.

1. Dominick Cruz (19-1, UFC Bantamweight Champion) Last fight: UD win over Demetrious Johnson on October 1, 2011 to defend UFC BW title. Next fight: TBA

2. Renan Barao (30-1-1, UFC interim BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Michael McDonald on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

3. Urijah Faber (27-6) Last fight:submission win over Ivan Menjivar on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: versus Scott Jorgensen on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

4. Brian Bowles (10-2) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on November 19, 2011. Next Fight: TBA

5. Michael McDonald (15-2) Last fight: submission loss to Renan Barao on February 16, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 7. Next fight: TBA

6. Eddie Wineland (20-8-1D) Last fight: SD win over Brad Pickett on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Brad Pickett (22-7) Last fight: SD loss to Eddie Wineland on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Mike Easton on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9

8. Scott Jorgensen (14-6) Last fight: submission win over John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on FOX 5. Next fight: versus Urijah Faber on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

9. Ivan Menjivar (25-10) Last fight: submission loss to Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. Next fight: TBA

10. Bibiano Fernandes (13-3, DREAM BW champion) Last fight: submission win over Yoshiro Maeda on December 31, 2012 at DREAM 18. Next fight: TBA

Honourable mentions: Antonio Banuelos, Yves Jabouin, Mike Easton, Takeya Mizugaki, TJ Dillashaw, Tyson Nam, Hugo “Wolverine” Viana, Edwin Figueroa, Erik Perez, Yuri Alcantara

No movement in the Flyweight rankings this month. There are no Top 10 Flyweights scheduled to compete in March 2013.

Flyweights

1. Demetrious Johnson (17-2-1, UFC Fly-W champion) Last fight: UD win over John Dodson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: versus John Moraga for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

2. Joseph Benavidez (17-3) Last fight: UD win over Ian McCall on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

3. Ian McCall (11-4-1) Last fight: UD loss to Joseph Benavidez on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. Next fight: TBA

4. John Dodson (14-6) Last fight: UD loss to Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6. Next fight: TBA

5. John Moraga (12-1) Last fight: submission win over Chris Cariaso on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: versus Demetrious Johnson for UFC Fly-W title, date TBA

6. Chris Cariaso (14-4) Last fight: submission loss to John Moraga on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Next fight: TBA

7. Jussier Da Silva Formiga (14-2) Last fight: TKO loss to John Dodson on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

8. Louis Gaudinot (6-2) Last fight: submission win over John Lineker on May 5, 2012 at UFC on FOX 3. Next fight: TBA

9. Darren Uyenoyama (8-3) Last fight: submission win over Phil Harris on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. Next fight: TBA

10. John Lineker (20-6) Last fight: UD win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Next fight: versus Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013 at UFC on FX 8

Honorable mentions: Tim Elliott, Josh Ferguson, Phil Harris, Ulysses Gomez, Yasuhiro Urushitani

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Filed Under: Bellator, Dream, MMA, Strike Force, UFC Tagged With: Alexander Gustafsson, Alistair Overeem, Anderson Silva, Anthony Pettis, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Ben Askren, Benson Henderson, Bibiano Fernandes, Brad Pickett, Brian Bowles, Brian Stann, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Chad Mendes, Chael Sonnen, Chan Sung Jung, Chris Cariaso, Chris Weidman, Clay Guida, Cub Swanson, Dan Henderson, Daniel Cormier, Darren Elkins, Darren Uyenoyama, Demetrious Johnson, Demian Maia, Dominick Cruz, Donald Cerrone, Eddie Alvarez, Eddie Wineland, Erik Koch, Fabricio Werdum, Frank Mir, Frankie Edgar, Gegard Mousasi, Georges St-Pierre, Gilbert Melendez, Gray Maynard, Ian McCall, Ivan Menjivar, Jim Miller, John Dodson, John Lineker, John Moraga, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Joseph Benavidez, Josh Barnett, Josh Koscheck, Junior Dos Santos, Jussier Da Silva Formiga, Louis Gaudinot, Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, Mark Munoz, Martin Kampmann, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Michael Bisping, Michael Chandler, Michael McDonald, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Pat Curran, Phil Davis, Rashad Evans, Renan Barao, Ricardo Lamas, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, Rory MacDonald, Roy Nelson, Ryan Bader, Scott Jorgensen, TJ Grant, Urijah Faber, Vitor Belfort, Yushin Okami

Ringside Report Radio February 6, 2013- Bellator 88 preview. Now online

February 7, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

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This is the February 5, 2013 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Simon and McKough discussed the results from UFC 156 including Antonio Silva’s win over Alistair Overeem, Jose Aldo’s win over Frankie Edgar and Rashad Evans losing to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Simon and McKough discussed Overeem’s loss and what it could mean for Cain Velasquez and who could be his next challenger for the UFC heavyweight title.

Simon and McKough previewed Bellator 88 including all four Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Final bouts and the main event for the vacant Bellator Middleweight Championship between Alexander Shlemenko and Maiquel Falcao.

All this and much more MMA on this 1-hour episode.

Filed Under: Bellator, MMA, Podcasts, Ringside Report Radio, Strike Force, UFC, Ultimate Fighter Tagged With: Akop Stepanyan, Alexander Shlemenko, Alexandre Bezerra, Alistair Overeem, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Cain velasquez, Carlos Condit, Daniel Cormier, Fabricio Guerreiro, Fabricio Werdum, Genair da Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jake Ellenberger, Johny Hendricks, Jon Fitch, Jon Jones, Josh Barnett, Junior Dos Santos, Magomed Khasbulaev, Maiquel Falcao, Mark Hunt, Marlon Sandro, Mike Richman, Mitch Jackson, Nandor Guelmino, Nick Diaz, Rad Martinez, Rashad Evans, Rory MacDonald, Roy Nelson, Shahbulat Shamhulaev, Stefan Struve

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