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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.

Morning Report: Following upset loss at UFC 161, Dana White elaborates on Roy Nelson contract situation

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 17, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Unfortunately for Roy Nelson, things didn't quite work out as planned. But if "Big Country" was looking for sympathy, he didn't need to turn towards his boss, UFC President Dana White.

UFC 161 in Tweets: Pros score Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson, react to Stipe Miocic's dominating upset over Roy Nelson

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 16, 2013 1:27 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community scores Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson, plus reacts to Stipe Miocic's stunning victory over Roy Nelson, and more.

Morning Report: Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre targeting fall return

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Two of the UFC's top draws, champs Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre, have set timetables to climb back into the Octagon.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman fight card bout order set

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 6, 2013 6:52 PM EDT

The bout order is set for UFC 162, which goes down on July 6th in Vegas.

UFC Quick Quote: Tim Kennedy is Chael Sonnen with better jiu-jitsu and better hands

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 9:27 AM EDT

Former Strikeforce middleweight number one contender Tim Kennedy, who claims to be just like Chael Sonnen -- only better -- is ready to make his Octagon debut at UFC 162 on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, against grappling phenom Roger Gracie.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FX 8

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 19, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Vitor Belfort should have earned a middleweight title shot based on his first-round knockout win over former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold, while another Strikeforce alum, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, added his name to the top contender list Saturday.

Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold full fight video preview for UFC on FX 8

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

Check out this video preview of the UFC on FX 8 middleweight main event bout pitting Vitor Belfort against Luke Rockhold later on this evening (Sat., May 18, 2013) in Brazil.

Ronaldo Souza Is UFC on FX 8's 'Fighter to Watch' in Brazil

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

UFC on FX 8 preview: Ronaldo Souza, former Strikeforce champion, will make his Octagon debut tonight (May 18, 2013) at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil, looking to put his top-shelf Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills on display against Chris Camozzi.

UFC on FX 8 main event breakdown: Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

Luke Rockhold chases the biggest win of his career on Vitor Belfort's home soil. Mike Chiappetta analyzes Saturday night's main event matchup.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz to either be 'fined, suspended, or cut' for homophobic slur, manager responds

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 8:05 AM EDT

Nate Diaz could either be "fined, suspended or cut" by the UFC this morning. Regardless, Diaz's manager Mike Kogan defended his client and urged his followers to look up the offending slur on Urban Dictionary.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: Vitor Belfort vs Luke Rockhold preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 7:04 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger has a complete preview of Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 main event between Luke Rockhold and Vitor Belfort. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz's War MMA targeting summer debut

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 8:07 AM EDT

Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva, Cat Zingano joins Black House, and Nick Diaz's new fight promotion, War MMA, targets its summer debut.

UFC on FX 8 preview: Four burning questions going into ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold' in Brazil

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 8:40 PM EDT

The MMA community is a curious bunch, and every time a major event comes around fans begin to talk. There are several storylines going into UFC on FX 8 this Saturday (May 18, 2013), but here are four burning questions to consider before fight night.

UFC on FX 8 fight card: Ronaldo Souza vs Chris Camozzi preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 7:10 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on FX 8 co-main event between Jacare Souza and Chris Camozzi. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FX 8 preview: 20 facts about ‘Belfort vs Rockhold' in Brazil on May 18

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 7:12 AM EDT

UFC on FX 8 preview: With "Belfort vs. Rockhold" just around the corner (Sat., May 18, 2013), Mike Bohn hits mixed martial arts (MMA) fans with 20 facts related to this weekend's combat sports special Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

UFC on FX 8 complete fighter breakdown, Luke Rockhold edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 8:13 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FX 8 headliner Luke Rockhold, who will look to score his first-ever win inside the Octagon at Vitor Belfort's expense in Brazil on May 18.

Luke Rockhold gets wish with Vitor Belfort fight, ready to shock 'MMA world' again

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Luke Rockhold, Strikeforce's last middleweight champion, gets his wish when he faces Vitor Belfort Saturday at UFC on FX 8. It's a fight that Rockhold believes a win for him would shake up the MMA world, much as he did when beating Jacare Souza.

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.

History in the making: Luke Rockhold upsets 'Jacare' Souza to win Strikeforce middleweight title

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

On September 10, 2011, Luke Rockhold entered the Hexagon as a +400 underdog against Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Ronaldo Souza. "Rocky" then did what all great underdogs do -- and that's upset the champion.

Nickname --	Birthdate 9/1/1979
Height / Weight 5'10' - 185lbs	Place of Birth San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.A.

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