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How Strikeforce fighters have fared in the UFC since their promotion was closed

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 7, 2013 3:27 PM EDT

Since Strikeforce was shut down earlier this year, a total of thirty fights featuring 'forced crossover' Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done so far?

Morning Report: Rousimar Palhares considering drop to welterweight

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC middleweight Rousimar Palhares is currently serving a nine-month suspension. But when he returns, "Toquinho" may come back to a brand new division.

Report: Middleweight Clifford Starks the latest fighter to be released from UFC roster

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Middleweight Clifford Starks is the latest fighter to be released from the UFC following his knockout loss to Yoel Romero at UFC on FOX 7.

UFC on FOX 7 medical suspensions: Daniel Cormier, Chad Mendes facing up to 180 days

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Two of UFC on FOX 7's big winners face potentially lengthy stays on the sidelines if injuries they sustained on Saturday night aren't cleared by doctors.

UFC on FOX 7 injuries and medical suspensions: Nate Diaz gets two months off, Daniel Cormier earns six

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2013 5:19 PM EDT

Find out which one of your favorite fighters was benched following their performance at UFC on FOX 7, which took place last Sat. night (April 20, 2013) at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Fair warning, no one escaped without some time off.

UFC on Fox 7 salaries: Henderson & Mir lead, Diaz takes massive pay cut

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2013 5:02 PM EDT

The UFC on Fox 7 salaries have been released, and while most are as expected there were a few surprises in the numbers.

UFC on FOX 7 salaries: Benson Henderson earns $200,000 for win over Gilbert Melendez

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 22, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

In the first bout of a new multi-fight deal, UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson cashed in to the tune of a $200,000 payout for his defense against Gilbert Melendez.

UFC on FOX 7 payouts and salaries: Benson Henderson and Frank Mir lead the way with $200,000 paydays

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Benson Henderson and Frank Mir were UFC on FOX 7's top earners as each picked up $200,000 for their efforts against Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier. See all of UFC on FOX 7's fighter payouts and salaries right here.

UFC on FOX 7 results: 35 post-event facts about ‘Henderson vs. Melendez'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 35 good facts. With UFC on FOX 7 in the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with npost-event facts about the "Henderson v. Melendez" event that took place April 20, 2013.

UFC on FOX 7 bonuses and awards: Josh Thomson wins 'Knockout of the Night'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2013 11:21 PM EDT

The ZUFFA brass handed out its usual post-fight bonus awards to select fighters coming out of the UFC on Fox 7 event earlier tonight (Sat., April 20, 2013) in San Jose, California. Check out who took home the extra coin for their efforts.

UFC on FOX 7 bonuses: Josh Thomson's knockout of Nate Diaz banks $50,000

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 20, 2013 11:16 PM EDT

"The Punk" earned a big paycheck for his efforts, while Yoel Romero, Matt Brown and Jordan Mein also cashed in.

UFC on Fox 7 post-fight results: Brown, Mein, Thomson, and Romero receive $50,000 in bonuses

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 20, 2013 11:15 PM EDT

See who went home $50,000 richer following tonight's wild and memorable UFC on Fox 7 card in San Jose, California.

UFC on FOX 7 'Henderson vs Melendez' fight results for 'Prelims' on Facebook and FX

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2013 7:54 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 results recap online of "Henderson vs. Melendez" under card "Prelims" mixed martial arts (MMA) matches, which featured eight fights on Facebook and FX from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

UFC on Fox 7 results: Njokuani and Romero score big KO wins in Facebook prelims

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 20, 2013 5:16 PM EDT

Anthony Njokuani KO'd Roger Bowling in the second round and Yoel Romero stopped Clifford Starks in the first two fights of UFC on Fox 7: Henderson vs. Melendez.

UFC on FOX 7 Undercard Live Blog: Mendes vs. Elkins, Carmont vs. Larkin, More

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 20, 2013 3:59 PM EDT

Keep up with the UFC on FOX 7 undercard live blog for the early action from UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose.

UFC on Fox 7 fight card primer: Preliminary card

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 20, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow previews all 12 fights from tonight's UFC on Fox 7 card at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA. Here, we'll focus on the preliminary card, headlined by a key featherweight tilt between Darren Elkins and Chad Mendes.

Watch UFC on FOX 7 online tonight (April 20) | Live video stream/TV options for 'Henderson vs Melendez'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

Find out how to watch UFC on FOX 7: Henderson v Melendez fights online (YouTube), on iPhone / Android or local bars for the network television mixed martial arts (MMA) event that will take place at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

UFC on Fox 7: Henderson vs Melendez - Live results and play-by-play for Facebook and FX prelims

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Apr 20, 2013 9:39 AM EDT

Live results and thoughts for the UFC on Fox 7 prelims on Facebook and FX. The main event of the evening sees UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson defending his title against Gilbert Melendez.

UFC on FOX 7 Results: Henderson vs. Melendez

by Bryan Tucker from MMA Fighting on Apr 20, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

Keep up with UFC on FOX 7 results for Saturday night's UFC event from the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

UFC on FOX 7 weigh-in results

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 19, 2013 8:36 PM EDT

In many ways, the historical legacy of the Strikeforce promotion, which folded in January, will be determined on Saturday night when nine UFC vs. Strikeforce fights, including one world title fight and a pair of top contender fights air on FOX.

Nickname --	Birthdate 04/30/1977
Height / Weight 5'10" - 205	Place of Birth Cuba

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