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With Thiago Silva Out, Rampage Jackson Gets Matt Hamill at UFC 130

Filed under: UFC, NewsIn a change of plans brought about when Thiago Silva was removed from the show, UFC 130 now has a new light heavyweight bout for its main card.

Former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will fight Matt Hamill on…

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In a change of plans brought about when Thiago Silva was removed from the show, UFC 130 now has a new light heavyweight bout for its main card.

Former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will fight Matt Hamill on the UFC’s Memorial Day weekend show, which will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 28 in Las Vegas.

The news of the signing was reported Friday by Heavy.com. Hamill’s head coach, Duff Holmes, confirmed the news to MMA Fighting and said Hamill had signed the bout agreement earlier in the day.

Bonnar, Phan and Garcia Among TUF 12 Medical Suspensions

Filed under: UFC, NewsFour fighters have received medical suspensions following Saturday’s live finale of Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter” in Las Vegas.

Co-main event winner Stephan Bonnar, Fight of the Night winners Leonard Garcia and Nam Phan an…

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Four fighters have received medical suspensions following Saturday’s live finale of Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter” in Las Vegas.

Co-main event winner Stephan Bonnar, Fight of the Night winners Leonard Garcia and Nam Phan and Knockout of the Night victim Fredson Paixao were all given medical suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The NSAC reported the suspensions to MMA Fighting on Monday.

Cody McKenzie, Pablo Garza, Garcia-Phan Win TUF Bonuses

LAS VEGAS – Pablo Garza, Cody McKenzie, Leonard Garcia and Nam Phan all took home bonuses for their performances on Saturday’s finale card for Season 12 of “The Ultimate Fighter” at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas.

UFC president Dana White announc…

UFC president Dana White announced the bonuses at the post-fight press conference on Saturday. Each of the bonuses was worth $30,000.

The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale Weigh-in Results

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS – All but one fighter made weight on their first attempts for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 12 Finale on Friday.

The weigh-ins took place at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, site of Saturday’s card, which airs liv…

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LAS VEGAS – All but one fighter made weight on their first attempts for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 12 Finale on Friday.

The weigh-ins took place at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, site of Saturday’s card, which airs live on Spike starting at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Michael Johnson and Jonathan Brookins will fight for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 12 lightweight title in the main event, with the winner getting a guaranteed UFC contract. Johnson weighed 156; Brookins came in a pound under at 154.

UFC Finalizes Card for TUF 12 Finale

Filed under: UFC, NewsLAS VEGAS – On the heels of Wednesday’s Season 12 wrapup of “The Ultimate Fighter,” which saw Michael Johnson beat Nam Phan and Jonathan Brookins beat Kyle Watson to reach Saturday’s live finals, three bouts featuring contestants …

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LAS VEGAS – On the heels of Wednesday’s Season 12 wrapup of “The Ultimate Fighter,” which saw Michael Johnson beat Nam Phan and Jonathan Brookins beat Kyle Watson to reach Saturday’s live finals, three bouts featuring contestants from the show have been added to the card.

Johnson and Brookins will meet in the co-main event to determine Season 12’s lightweight champion. Also booked are bouts between Watson and quarterfinalist Sako Chivitchian; quarterfinalists Cody McKenzie and Aaron Wilkinson; and Phan and WEC vet Leonard Garcia. The UFC made the bouts official Thursday morning.

World MMA Awards 2010 Winners

Filed under: NewsLAS VEGAS – MMA Fighting will have World MMA Awards 2010 winners and results live tonight from The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort.

This is the third year for the awards program, which was created in 2008 by Fighters Only magazine. …

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LAS VEGAS – MMA Fighting will have World MMA Awards 2010 winners and results live tonight from The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort.

This is the third year for the awards program, which was created in 2008 by Fighters Only magazine. Nominees and eventual winners are determined by online fan voting in categories such as Fighter of the Year, Knockout of the Year and Breakthrough Fighter of the Year, as well as non-fight specific categories like Ring Girl of the Year and Most Memorable Ring Entrance.

Last year’s winners included UFC president Dana White as Leading Man of the Year, Georges St-Pierre for Fighter of the Year and Brock Lesnar for Breakthrough Fighter of the Year.

At the 2010 awards, MMA Fighting is nominated for Best Media Source, and MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani is up for MMA Journalist of the Year.