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MMA Roundtable: Fighters and media, Fight Master, Sonnen vs. Silva, and Rockhold

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 8, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Fighters' media responsibilities; Fight Master; Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen and Luke Rockhold's prospects are all up for discussion this week.

Morning Report: Latest UFC roster cuts; Chael Sonnen says Wanderlei Silva is an 'easy fight'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Two featherweights are cut from the UFC roster, Chael Sonnen declares a 'broke' Wanderlei Silva to be an 'easy fight,' and Jose Canseco somehow tries to finagle an MMA fight with Shaq.

Bellator announces cast of 'Fight Master'

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on May 6, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

The cast of the new MMA reality show from Bellator & Spike has been announced. While it consists mostly of young prospects and journeymen, it contains a couple surprising names as well.

Spike TV announces 32-member cast of 'Fight Master' reality show

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 12:42 PM EDT

Spike TV announced the 32 fighters who will serve as the cast for the inaugural season of their Bellator reality series 'Fight Master: Bellator MMA'.

Jordan Mein is UFC on FOX 7's 'Fighter To Watch' in San Jose

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Jordan Mein will make his second Octagon appearance tonight (Sat., April 20, 2013) at UFC on FOX 7, taking on Matt "The Immortal" Brown to kickoff main card MMA action at HP Pavilion in San Jose. The Canadian prospect is FOX's "Fighter to Watch."

UFC on FOX 7’s Matt Brown labels Jordan Mein ‘more dangerous’ than Dan Hardy

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Despite only have one fight under his belt inside the Octagon, Jordan Mein is a "more dangerous" fighter than longtime UFC veteran Dan Hardy according to Matt Brown. Find out why, inside.

UFC on Fox 7 fight card: Jordan Mein vs Matt Brown preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fox 7 main card-opening bout between welterweights Matt Brown and Jordan Mein. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Imagining a fight world without Nick Diaz

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 19, 2013 9:47 AM EDT

Stockton's finest says he might be done with mixed martial arts. Mike Chiappetta rues the day that happens.

Great Minds: MMA media predictions for the UFC 158: ‘St. Pierre vs. Diaz' main event in Montreal

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2013 1:30 PM EDT

Twelve members of the mixed martial arts (MMA) media predict this Saturday's (March 16, 2013) UFC 158 welterweight title main event between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.

UFC 158 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'St. Pierre vs Diaz' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC 158 "Prelims" predictions and preview of top 4 (of 7) under card fights on Facebook/FX on March 16, 2013: Carvalho vs Elkins, Cruickshank vs Makdessi, Cote vs Voelker and Mein vs Miller at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Diego Sanchez vs Takanori Gomi preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between scrappy lightweights Diego Sanchez and Takanori Gomi. What's the key to victory for both veterans? Find out inside.

Jordan Mein moves to the UFC, meets Dan Miller at UFC 158 in Montreal

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 4, 2013 8:17 PM EST

Highly-touted Canadian prospect Jordan Mein will make his UFC debut in his home country at UFC 158 on March 16 in Montreal when he takes on submission specialist Dan Miller.

UFC on FOX 5: 'Emotional' Ben Henderson 'having a hard time' preparing for the Nate Diaz trash talk

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Nov 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST

Ben Henderson is prepping himself for upcoming opponent Nate Diaz's overall fighting game, but one of the areas that concerns him the most is his ability to dish out psychological warfare. The lightweight champ talks about how he's gearing up.

WSOF's Anthony Johnson ready to ‘Rumble’ against Andrei Arlovski at Heavyweight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Nov 5, 2012 8:00 PM EST

Can Andrei Arlovski vs. Anthony Johnson be the first-ever World Series of Fighting (WSOF) super fight? "Rumble," a former welterweight, won't turn down the heavyweight showdown if it's offered to him in the future.

UFC on FX 5: Jake Ellenberger vs. Jay Hieron Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Oct 4, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

170-pound smasher Jake Ellenberger looks to spoil Jay Hieron's second chance in the big leagues and avenge the first loss of his career.

UFC on FOX 4's Mike Swick Grateful for His Octagon Return

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Aug 2, 2012 9:14 PM EDT

After it appeared his career might be over, Mike Swick is thrilled to have another opportunity to fight in the Octagon.

Crunching Numbers: Is Taking Back to Back UFC Fights Too Risky?

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Jul 29, 2012 12:36 PM EDT

Can fighters take two UFC fights within 6 weeks each other and still win?

Kendall Grove vs Derek Brunson booked for ShoFIGHT 20 with Terry Martin unlicensed

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2012 6:30 PM EDT

Ultimate Fighter winner Kendall "Da Spyder" Grove (14-10) battles new opponent in undefeated Strikeforce fighter Derek Brunson (9-0) after Terry Martin, Grove's original opponent, was pulled from the event due to licensing issues.

Bellator Notebook: Konrad Vs. Prindle, Hawn Vs. Weedman Close Out Season

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on May 23, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

Heavyweight Champion Cole Konrad closes out Bellator's sixth season against Eric Prindle, while Rick Hawn looks for his first tournament victory.

Strikeforce 'Tate vs Rousey' fight card: Paul Daley vs Kazuo Misaki preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 29, 2012 9:46 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger previews the upcoming Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey main card bout between welterweights Paul Daley and Kazuo Misaki. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

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