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Kamal Shalorus Talks ONE FC Debut and Facing Eduard Folayang In Front of Filipino Fans

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Former WEC and UFC lightweight standout Kamal Shalorus talks to MMAmania.com about his upcoming debut at ONE FC: "Rise to Power," where he takes on Filipino fight phenom Eduard Folayang on May 31 in Manila.

Metamoris II Organizer Ralek Gracie Talks Match Making, Judges, Rule Sets and Rorion's Old Man Jitsu

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

T.P. Grant talks to Ralek Gracie about Metamoris II, learns about their new judging program and how Rorion Gracie is looking on the mats these days.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold - Chris Camozzi vs. Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 11:24 AM EDT

Dallas Winston rattles off background info, fighter characteristics and match-up analysis for the UFC on FX 8 co-main event featuring middleweights Chris Camozzi and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz to either be 'fined, suspended, or cut' for homophobic slur, manager responds

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:05 AM EDT

Nate Diaz could either be "fined, suspended or cut" by the UFC this morning. Regardless, Diaz's manager Mike Kogan defended his client and urged his followers to look up the offending slur on Urban Dictionary.

Ralek Gracie using MMA's promotional sensibilities to revamp jiu-jitsu matches

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 11, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Metamoris founder and jiu-jitsu black belt Ralek Gracie believes there's a right and wrong way to promote the sport of jiu-jitsu. Many of those lessons can be found in following what MMA promoters have done to sell their fighters and stories.

Morning Report: UFC exec Marc Ratner to request eye poke, grounded opponent rule changes at July ABC conference

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Following a controversy-plagued UFC 159, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner plans to request changes to a pair of troublesome rules.

Metamoris 2 fight card, rumors and line up for 'Gracie vs. Aoki' jiu-jitsu tournament on June 9 in Los Angeles

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2013 1:53 PM EDT

Check out the full fight card and line up for the Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational II, taking place on June 9, 2013, live via online PPV from the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Can Kron Gracie stop Shinya Aoki in their no-gi match?

UFC on Fox 7 fight card: Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fox 7 main event between lightweight champions Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FOX 7: Betting heavy on Henderson vs. Melendez

by OddsShark from SBNation.com on Apr 18, 2013 1:06 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 betting odds have been stacked heavily towards the favorites, with Benson Henderson enjoying a large margin of bets over Gilbert Melendez.. Check out the MMA wagering menu and predictions for Saturday's card, courtesy of Odds Shark.

Morning Report: Dana White expects more UFC women's divisions; Demian Maia calls out Nick Diaz

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Dana White expects more women's divisions to join the UFC and a new top welterweight contender emerges to call out Nick Diaz.

UFC on FOX 7 complete fighter breakdown, Gilbert 'El Nino' Melendez edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FOX 7 headliner Gilbert Melendez, who will make his long-awaited Octagon debut against champion Ben Henderson this weekend in San Jose.

Brendan Schaub to compete on jiu-jitsu pay-per-view card in June

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Apr 16, 2013 5:04 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub will get a chance to show off just how far he's come as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner later this year.

Shinya Aoki vs. Kron Gracie headlines Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational II on June 9 in Los Angeles

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 11:20 AM EDT

Shinya Aoki vs. Kron Gracie headlines Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational II, staged live in Los Angeles on June 9, 2013, also featuring Braulio Estima, Andre Galvao, "Cyborg" Abreu and more.

Shinya Aoki open to fighting Bibiano Fernandes, but downplays rumors of immediate drop to 145

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 1:53 PM EDT

ONE FC Lightweight Champion Shinya Aoki would consider moving down a weight class to meet Bibiano Fernandes in a "super fight," but "The Tobikan Judan" is also considering defending his 155-pound strap "many times."

Morning Report: Results, recaps and fight videos from a loaded combat sports weekend

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 8, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Rarely does the world of combat sports come alive all at once, but when it does, it's a sight to behold.

ONE FC: Shinya Aoki to do test cuts to featherweight, Victor Cui prefers him at 155

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 6, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

After taking the belt at 155 lbs, Shinya Aoki and his team have talked about dropping to featherweight, but ONE FC CEO Victor Cui prefers him to stay at lightweight. Will the move happen?

ONE FC results: Shinya Aoki continues his reign of terror on the Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) scene

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Lightweight submission ace Shinya Aoki notched yet another win by submission after tapping out Kotetsu Boku at ONE FC on Friday. Can anyone in Asia stop "The Tobikan Judan," who is now the ONE FC 155-pound champion?

ONE FC 8 Results and Gifs: Shinya Aoki chokes out Kotetsu Boku, Belingon and Ueda advance to BWGP finals

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 5, 2013 1:39 PM EDT

Check out gifs and results from ONE FC 8 in Singapore, where Shinya Aoki took the lightweight championship from Kotetsu Boku.

ONE FC 8 'Kings & Champions' results recap: Aoki, Ueda dominate while Larson wrestles past Manhoef

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2013 12:32 PM EDT

ONE FC 8 from Singapore is officially in the books and we have a new lightweight champion. Full results and recap for "Kings & Champions" inside.

ONE FC 8 results: Shinya Aoki dominates Kotetsu Boku to claim ONE FC lightweight strap

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 5, 2013 12:10 PM EDT

Shinya Aoki wanted revenge and he got it, manhandling Kotetsu Boku en route to a second-round rear-naked choke victory in the main event of ONE FC 8: Kings and Champions.

Nickname Baka Survivor	Birthdate 5/9/1983
Height / Weight 5'11" - 155	Place of Birth Shizuoka City, Japan

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