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Mike Chiappetta

Senior Writer

Mike Chiappetta has worked for MMAFighting.com since 2009. Prior to that, he launched mainstream media coverage in mixed martial arts with the creation of the first full-fledged MMA section on a major sports site at NBCSports.com in 2006. He's also been a writer and contributor for ESPN.com, Spike and Fight! Magazine, among others, and appeared as an analyst on countless television shows and radio programs.

MOST RECENT POSTS

The Forward Roll: UFC 161 edition

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What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event, including free agent Roy Nelson.

UFC 161 medical suspensions: Rashad Evans, six others draw indefinite terms on sidelines

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Among the key sidelinings after last Saturday night's action is light heavyweight Rashad Evans, who will require a doctor's clearance before being cleared for his next bout.

Josh Burkman discusses 'harsh' Mazzagatti criticism, career rebirth after beating Jon Fitch

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After his biggest win in years, Josh Burkman explained what was behind his late-career surge and commented on the shots taken at referee Steve Mazzagatti after he failed to see Jon Fitch had been choked unconscious.

UFC 161 main event breakdown: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson

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Mike Chiappetta analyzes the main-event matchup and picks a winner.

Jon Fitch, Josh Burkman share memories of first fight

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From Burkman saying he never tapped out to Fitch discussing his thirst for vengeance on TUF cast members, the WSOF 3 headliners had some interesting recollections of their first meeting.

Alexis Davis charting unique path towards Ronda Rousey's UFC title

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From a small town and with no sports background until her late teenage years, Alexis Davis is an unlikely pro athlete. She says she'd fight for the belt at a moment's notice, but plans to start making a case for her title candidacy at UFC 161.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FUEL 10 edition

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Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for some of the key participants of last Saturday night's event.

After lethargic skid, Evans tries to answer question of whether it's possible to rediscover fire

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When an athlete struggles for the first time in his career, ponders retirement and admits even a brief disconnect from their sport, can they recover? That's the question Rashad Evans is trying to answer at UFC 161.

Antonio Silva challenges Thiago Silva, but light-heavyweight says meet me at 205

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Recent No. 1 contender Antonio Silva wants to welcome Thiago Silva into the UFC's heavyweight division. Thiago politely declined, but offered up a challenge of his own.

UFC on FUEL 10 results: Fabricio Werdum gains revenge against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

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Seven years after they first met, Fabricio Werdum beat his idol Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, forcing the legend to verbally submit in the night's main event.