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Round 5 announces exclusive figures for UFC Fan Expo 2013

by Matthew Kaplowitz from Bloody Elbow on Jun 10, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

The UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas will feature five exclusive limited-edition figures of some big moments in MMA history.

Chael Sonnen: MMA career retrospective (Pt. 1)

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 10:35 PM EDT

With the latest championship loss of Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 at the destructive hands of Jon Jones all but a distant mixed martial arts (MMA) memory, we take a look back at the professional fight career of Chael P. Sonnen: Wrestler, fighter, talker.

UFC on FOX 8 fight card takes shape with flyweight title fight, women's bantamweight bout and more

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

The lineup for the next UFC show on the FOX network, scheduled for July 27 from the Key Arena in Seattle, is now finalized, headlined by area native Demetrious Johnson making his second flyweight title defense against unknown John Moraga.

UFC 159: Jon Jones compares his title reign with record-holder Tito Ortiz

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones discusses how his current title reign stacks up against the most successful 205-pound champion in UFC history, Tito Ortiz.

The Forward Roll: TUF 17 Finale edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 16, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for some of last Saturday night's key winners and losers, including Kelvin Gastelum and Uriah Hall.

The Forward Roll: UFC 157 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 26, 2013 12:30 PM EST

Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for some of Saturday night's key winners and losers, including Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson, Urijah Faber and more.

UFC 157 'Rousey vs Carmouche' results recap from last night from Anaheim

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Feb 24, 2013 9:00 AM EST

Did Ronda Rousey win last night in the UFC 157 main event against Liz Carmouche at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., in the PPV main event? You betcha,' with "Rowdy" overcoming early adversity in the first-ever UFC female fight to retain her title.

UFC 157 bonuses: Robbie Lawler, Kenny Robertson, Dennis Bermudez and Matt Grice earn $50,000

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Feb 24, 2013 2:15 AM EST

Returning UFC veteran Robbie Lawler, Kenny Robertson, Matt Grice and Dennis Bermudez earned $50,000 for their fight night bonuses after UFC 157.

Robbie Lawler to face Josh Koscheck in February return to UFC (updated)

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Dec 20, 2012 9:31 AM EST

At the age of 20, "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler was in the first UFC fight ever on broadcast television. After eight years away, he returns to the UFC at 30, for a February tussle with Josh Koscheck.

Robbie Lawler returns to the Octagon, meets Josh Kocheck at UFC 157 in February

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Dec 20, 2012 9:12 AM EST

A welterweight bout between UFC bad-boy Josh Koscheck and longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Robbie Lawler will reportedly take place at UFC 157 in Anaheim on Feb. 23, 2013.

Morning Report: With Anderson Silva pledging to sit out a year, Michael Bisping calls for Belfort interim title bout

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Nov 13, 2012 8:00 AM EST

UFC pioneers celebrate the 19th b-day of UFC 1, Matt Hughes believes GSP would defeat Anderson Silva, and with "The Spider" pledging to sit out a year, Michael Bisping calls for the creation of an interim belt on today's edition of the Morning Report

UFC Macau fight card: Rich Franklin vs Cung Le preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 10, 2012 7:32 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the UFC Macau main event between former middleweight champions Rich Franklin and Cung Le. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside

History in the making: Rich Franklin turns 'The Rock' to stone at UFC 56

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Nov 8, 2012 11:00 PM EST

Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 1 hopeful Nate Quarry, who was 3-0 inside the Octagon with three brutal technical knockout (TKO) finishes, set his sights on middleweight champion Rich Franklin at UFC 56: "Full Force" in late 2005. Here's how it all went down.

Rich Franklin feels like he's 'last of the Mohicans' in UFC, wants another shot at Anderson Silva

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Nov 6, 2012 5:15 PM EST

While the others who have headlined for the UFC when it first got on television in retirement, Rich Franklin is looking for one more shot at middleweight gold.

UFC Macao: Cung Le vs. Rich Franklin - The Striking

by Jack Slack from Bloody Elbow on Oct 31, 2012 12:53 PM EDT

Jack Slack breaks down the striking aspects of the main event at UFC Macau. Will Rich Franklin's goofy boxing or Cung Le's Sanshou be the story of the fight?

Bloody Elbow GIFathon: There's a first time for everything (Part 2)

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow provides you GIFs of some of the best fighters in MMA in their regional days, the twist is that they're all on the losing end, having lost by KO or SUB for the first (and sometimes only) time in their career.

Remembering Evan Tanner - Four Years Gone

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Sep 5, 2012 2:30 PM EDT

Former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner passed away four years ago today.

Firas Zahabi Thinks GSP Will Probably Be Ready To Start A Training Camp In August

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Jul 31, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Tristar head coach, Firas Zahabi, discusses FundaFighter and GSP's road back to the octagon.

UFC 148 results: Tito Ortiz ends his career with a lackluster effort against Forrest Griffin

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Jul 8, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

Tito Ortiz was once a dominant champion. But you wouldn't have guessed it after last night's fight at UFC 148.

UFC 148: The Hall Of Fame Career Of Tito Ortiz

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Jul 4, 2012 11:30 AM EDT

Tito Ortiz will face Forrest Griffin in his retirement fight at UFC 148. Here, Fraser Coffeen looks at the career of Ortiz and argues that he is one of the all time elite in MMA history.

Nickname --	Birthdate 2/11/1971
Height / Weight 6'0" - 185lbs	Place of Birth Amarillo, Texas, United States

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