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John Cholish critical of low UFC fighter pay, says he lost money in previous fights

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

After retiring form mixed martial arts (MMA) and walking away from UFC, John Cholish is now speaking out against the low salaries most ZUFFA - contracted athletes receive. Jump inside for all of the details.

Recent MMA retiree John Cholish now lobbying for UFC to raise fighter pay

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Fresh off his retirement from professional mixed martial arts after losing to Gleison Tibau at UFC on FX 8, John Cholish is arguing the UFC could be doing more to pay its fighters.

UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

Part two of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down top 4 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Pyle-Story, Nurmagomedov-Trujillo, Bermudez-Max Holloway and Smith-Whittaker from MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

UFC 160 preview: 25 facts about ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas on May 25

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

With UFC 160 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 25 facts related to Saturday's (May 25, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Signal to Noise: UFC on FX 8's best and worst

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

There was much to love about UFC on FX 8 on Saturday evening, but there was plenty to dislike as well. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 20, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

UFC On FX 8 results recap: Fuel TV prelims

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

A look back at the UFC on FX 8's six Fuel TV preliminary card fights.

UFC on FX 8 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FX 8 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place May 18, 2013 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC on FX 8 results: Fights to make for the top fighters

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

UFC on FX 8 shook up a couple of division a bit I guess, so who should these guys fight next?

UFC on FX 8 results: John Cholish to retire from MMA after loss to Gleison Tibau

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC lightweight John Cholish announced his retirement on Twitter following his UFC on FX 8 defeat to Gleison Tibau on Saturday night (May 18, 2013) in Brazil.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold results: Winners and losers

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 19, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Tim B. takes a look at the real winners and losers from last night's UFC on FX 8 card in Brazil.

UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort vs Luke Rockhold fight results for 'Prelims' on Facebook and FUEL TV

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 8:55 PM EDT

Complete official UFC on FX 8 results recap online of "Belfort vs. Rockhold" under card "Prelims" mixed martial arts (MMA) matches, which featured nine fights on Facebook and FUEL TV from Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on May 18, 2013.

UFC On FX 8 results: Tibau and Trinaldo get submissions, Lentz grabs UD

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 8:54 PM EDT

The second half of the Fuel prelims saw two impressive submission wins and Lentz solidifying his spot as a top FW with a decision over Dias.

UFC on FX 8 results: Gleison Tibau chokes out John Cholish

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 8:01 PM EDT

Gleison Tibau won in front of a rabid home country crowd, submitting John Cholish at UFC on FX 8.

UFC on FX 8 Undercard Live Blog: Dias vs. Lentz, Trinaldo vs. Rio, More

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 4:26 PM EDT

Keep up with the UFC on FX 8 undercard live blog for the early action from UFC on FX 8 in Brazil.

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold live results and play-by-play for the preliminary card

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 3:36 PM EDT

Live results and thoughts for the undercard of UFC on FX 8 from Brazil, which will features a total of nine fights.

UFC on FX 8 fight card primer: Preliminary card

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

The Bloody Elbow team previews the entire UFC on FX 8 event from Santa Catarina, Brazil, including nine fights on tonight's preliminary card.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: What's at stake?

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

What stakes do Saturday's main card UFC on FX 8 competitors face? We explore the risks, opportunities and what lies ahead.

Watch UFC on FX 8 online stream tonight (May 18): Live video feed/TV details for 'Belfort vs Rockhold'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Find out how to watch UFC on FX 8 fights LIVE online or anywhere else (iphone, Android), including local bars, for the Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold-led event that will take place from Arena Jaragua in Santa Carina, Brazil, TONIGHT (May 18, 2013).

Nickname --	Birthdate 7/10/1983
Height / Weight 5'10" - 154	Place of Birth Mossoro, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

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