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The Forward Roll: UFC 161 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 18, 2013 2:40 PM EDT

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

Strikeforce vs. UFC: SF fighters not faring well over the last four events

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 18, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Last month, Tim B. offered up a look at how Strikeforce fighters have been doing in the UFC since their promotion was closed. This update shows that some of them aren't having much luck lately.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 161 'Evans vs Henderson' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 18, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 161 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

California putting temporary hold on approving TRT exemptions

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

The California State Athletic Commission will not be approving any fighters for TRT until after new standards legally go into effect, which will be somewhere between two months and one year.

Belfort talks TRT use as CSAC moves to ban therapeutic exemptions for MMA fighters

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jun 12, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Controversial UFC star Vitor Belfort has finally spoken about his use of testosterone replacement therapy just as the California State Athletic Commission had decided to forbid the practice.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Game of Thrones Reactions, 2 songs about Nick Diaz

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Jun 5, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

Michael Bisping undergoes eye surgery to fix detached retina, next fight delayed until at least October

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 4, 2013 11:50 PM EDT

Michael Bisping next UFC fight will be delayed until at least Oct. 2013 because "The Count" had to undergo surgery to repair a detached retina that he suffered in a technical decision win over Alan Belcher at UFC 159 in back in April.

Michael Bisping undergoes emergency eye surgery, wants Cung Le next

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 4, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping underwent emergency eye surgery to repair a detached retina last week.

Cung Le, Costa Philippou join Rockhold, Franklin in asking to fight Michael Bisping next

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 1, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Cung Le and Constantinos Philippou are the latest UFC middleweights to call out Michael Bisping.

Buchecha, Galvao, and Other Things for an MMA fan to Watch for at the 2013 Mundials

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Jun 1, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

With the IBJJF World Championships this weekend, Bloody Elbow breaks down what the average MMA fan should watch for on the mats.

Cung Le still rehabbing from injury, but wants Michael Bisping in UFC return

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC middleweight Cung Le is the latest fighter to call out Michael Bisping, telling ESPN that he wants to fight "The Count" once he recovers from an elbow injury that his kept him sidelined since his knockout of Rich Franklin last year.

All fighters pass UFC on FX 8 drug tests

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 30, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

All fighters screened at UFC on FX 8 passed their pre- and post-fight drug tests, including middleweight headliner Vitor Belfort.

UFC on FX 8 drug tests clean, Brazil commission explains Belfort's TRT exemption

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 30, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

The medical director of Brazil's athletic commissioner explains why Vitor Belfort was permitted to use TRT and fight, while it was announced that all fighters passed their UFC on FX 8 drug tests.

UFC 160 prelims draw average ratings

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 29, 2013 6:03 PM EDT

UFC's Saturday night programming on FX, with only a few shows left before the move to Fox Sports 1, remains steady at 1.3 million viewers.

UFC on FX: Brazil's MMA medical director explains decision to grant TRT exception for Vitor Belfort

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 29, 2013 1:02 PM EDT

Marcio Tannure, medical director of the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission and the man responsible for approving Vitor Belfort's testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) at UFC on FX 8, explains his decision, inside.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? Greg Jackson on Fast 6, Gustafsson vs. Fedor vs. Jon Jones

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 29, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world.

Morning Report: Luke Rockhold challenges Michael Bisping; Legalization of MMA in NY 'unlikely' for 2013

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 29, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Luke Rockhold unsuccessfully challenges to Michael Bisping, New York mixed martial arts appears "unlikely" in 2013, and Dana White talks about the new Miehsa Tate led 'TUF 18' coaching cast.

Michael Bisping vs. Luke Rockhold? ‘The Count’ tells the former Strikeforce champion to win a UFC fight before calling him out

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 28, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Luke Rockhold wants to settle his beef with Michal Bisping inside the Octagon after "The Count" claimed he got the upper hand during training. Bisping, however, tells the former Strikeforce champion to get his first UFC win before he calls him out.

Tweet of the day: Luke Rockhold wants to fight Michael Bisping next, Bisping responds

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 28, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

UFC middleweight and former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold took to Twitter to ask for a fight against Michael Bisping.

UFC 160 in Tweets: Pros react to Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos and T.J. Grant knockouts, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 26, 2013 1:10 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Cain Velasquez's dominant performance, Junior dos Santos' electric knockout, T.J. Grant's career-changing KO, and more.

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