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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 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down 3 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Brian Bowles v George Roop, Estevan Payan v Jeremy Stephens and Nah-Shon Burrell vs Stephen Thompson from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman main card set with five fights

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

The UFC 162 card on July 6th now has a set main card with five fights on tap.

UFC 162: Frankie Edgar looks to get over ‘bump in the road’ with win over Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar hopes a victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 162 this Fourth of July Weekend can help get him over his 'bump in the road' and right back to the top of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world.

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.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

Morning Report: Jon Jones beginning to rival Anderson Silva as MMA's best fighter

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 8:32 AM EDT

Is Jon Jones or Anderson Silva the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport? A new debate has emerged after Jones' thrashing of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159.

UFC 159 in Tweets: Pros react to Jones vs. Sonnen, Jones' gruesome broken toe, Bisping vs. Belcher, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 1:23 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Jon Jones' crushing victory over Chael Sonnen, his grisly broken toe, Michael Bisping's battle with Alan Belcher, and more.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC on Fox 7 'Henderson vs Melendez' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC on Fox 7 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC on FOX 7 in Tweets: Pros score Henderson vs. Melendez, react to numerous knockouts

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 21, 2013 12:24 AM EDT

From the tight scoring of the main event to the virtually unprecedented number of knockouts, top MMA and UFC fighters had a lot to react to at UFC on FOX 7.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - TUF 18 Tryouts, Jones vs Sonnen, Ring Girls

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Apr 17, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

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

Official UFC rankings updated following TUF 17 Finale 'Faber vs Jorgensen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC on Fuel TV 9 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC 162: Cub Swanson, Frankie Edgar open as betting favorites

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 15, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

UFC 162 is stacked with big featherweight fights, and two of them now having betting lines.

TUF 17 Finale in Tweets: Pros react to Urijah Faber vs. Scott Joregensen, Uriah Hall vs. Kelvin Gastelum and more

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 14, 2013 12:54 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Urijah Faber's battle with Scott Jorgensen, Kelvin Gastelum's upset of Uriah Hall and the war between Miesha Tate and Cat Zingano.

Featherweight contender Cub Swanson signs new five-fight UFC contract

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

UFC featherweight contender and UFC 162 main card competitor Cub Swanson has been rewarded for his current four-fight win-streak in the form of a new five-fight contract.

Report: Mike Pierce vs. David Mitchell added to UFC 162 in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

UFC 162 fight card update: Mike Pierce and David Mitchell are set to collide in a 170-pound battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 6, 2013.

John Makdessi vs. Edson Barboza booked for UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 3:05 PM EDT

Edson Barboza is back in action this summer as he locks horns with John Makdessi at the upcoming UFC 162 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., July 6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dave Herman vs. Shane del Rosario booked for UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 11, 2013 1:22 PM EDT

Dave Herman has indeed received a second chance at prolonging his Octagon career. Standing in his way at UFC 162 this summer is Strikeforce import and dangerous Muay Thai striker Shane Del Rosario. Details inside.

Nickname --	Birthdate 11/02/1983
Height / Weight 5'7" - 145	Place of Birth Palm Springs, California

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