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How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? - Anderson Silva in English Class, Ocho Cinco vs. Jon Jones

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2013 9:27 AM EDT

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

Morning Report: Nick Diaz applying for a promoter's license in the state of California, confirms CSAC

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

What retirement? According to the CSAC, Nick Diaz has begun the process of applying for his promoter's license to potentially start an MMA organization in the state of California. Seriously.

Welterweight champ Ben Askren only drug tested once as Bellator fighter

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 13, 2013 11:37 PM EDT

Despite going undefeated in 8 fights with Bellator, including 4 of them being headlining bouts with the Welterweight title on the line, champion Ben Askren revealed that he's only been tested once while fighting for the promotion.

Bloody Elbow's Bellator Rankings - May 2013

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 5, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

Take a look at how the Bloody Elbow staff ranked fighters in each of Bellator's eight divisions.

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.

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.

Fightweets: Fans ready for 'UFC vs. Strikeforce' card

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

The UFC invades Strikeforce's home turf for a UFC on FOX 7 card loaded with Strikeforce alumni.

Next big thing: Duke Roufus interview exclusive with MMAmania.com (Part one)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2013 9:06 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with elite trainer Duke Roufus about his gym, his role in the kickboxing world and Anthony' Pettis' place in mixed martial arts in part one of this exclusive interview. Check i tout inside.

Dana White: 'UFC is joining the fight to help save Olympic wrestling'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 10, 2013 5:23 PM EDT

Good news for amateur wrestling fans. UFC is bringing serious firepower (and serious cash) to the fight against the International Olympic Committee. Can Olympic wrestling be saved?

Morning Report: Jon Jones blasts Chael Sonnen; Wanderlei Silva says he's fighting Gegard Mousasi

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Wanderlei Silva says he's fighting Gegard Mousasi at UFC on FUEL 9; Dana White says he's not. Plus, Jon Jones rips Chael Sonnen then promises to finish him in "extremely devastating fashion."

RYU, sponsor of fighters such as Jon Fitch and Cheick Kongo, steps out of the fight game

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2013 2:13 PM EDT

RYU clothing is getting out of MMA apparel and MMA sponsorship.

Morning Report: Greg Jackson believes Chael Sonnen is 'tougher than a lot of people give him credit for'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 28, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Greg Jackson talks shop about Chael Sonnen, Mike Goldberg fills in for Jon Anik, and a French fighter pulls off an insane submission on today's edition of the Morning Report.

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Ken Shamrock's Return, Askren vs. GSP

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Mar 27, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

The week's most interesting bits from the MMA and UFC twitter world as compiled by BloodyElbow.com's Anton Tabuena

Morning Report: Hayabusa pulls controversial 'Rising Sun' gi off market, Georges St-Pierre apologizes

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 26, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Both Georges St-Pierre and apparel maker Hayabusa responded swiftly to Chan Sung Jung's open letter, which decried St-Pierre's UFC 158 'Japanese Rising Sun' walkout gi.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (welterweight)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 21, 2013 10:37 AM EDT

Who are the 10 best MMA fighters at 170 pounds? Put your abacus away, fight fans, the SB Nation crew has already done the work for you. Take a look!

SB Nation welterweight rankings: UFC 158 fallout

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Mar 21, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Johny Hendricks was just one of the big winners in the wake of UFC 158.

Morning Report: Junior dos Santos says Mark Hunt has 'more skills' and 'hits harder' than Alistair Overeem

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 21, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The question posed to Junior dos Santos: Who is better striker, Mark Hunt or Alistair Overeem? As you can imagine, the former heavyweight champ didn't mince words with his response.

UFC Quick Quote: Ben Askren is '100 percent sure' he could beat Georges St. Pierre

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 18, 2013 11:15 AM EDT

Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren was not impressed by Georges St. Pierre's performance at UFC 158 last Saturday night in Montreal and is now certain he can beat him if and when they ever hook 'em up.

UFC 158 Tweets of the Day: Ben Askren '100% Sure' he could beat Georges St. Pierre

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Mar 18, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Wrestling standout and Bellator Champion, Ben Askren is not impressed with Georges. St. Pierre's performance at UFC 158.

Morning Report: Johny Hendricks lines up for Georges St-Pierre; Nick Diaz flirts with retirement, again

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 18, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The potential for chaos loomed large over this past weekend. But the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Nickname Funky	Birthdate 07/18/1984
Height / Weight 5'10" - 170	Place of Birth Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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