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UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Dong Hyun Kim vs Siyar Bahadurzada preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 25, 2013 8:01 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between top welterweights Dong Hyun Kim and Siyar Bahadurzada. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Melvin Manhoef vs. Brock Larson booked for ONE FC fight on April 5 in Singapore

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Feb 25, 2013 6:18 PM EST

ONE FC today announced that knockout specialist Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef will square off against UFC veteran Brock Larson at the "Kings & Champions" event on April 5 from the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Melvin Manhoef to face Brock Larson at ONE FC: Kings and Champions

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 25, 2013 5:19 PM EST

Striking master Melvin Manhoef has had his sights set on a UFC debut, but that will have to wait for now, as he'll fight next at ONE FC's April show in Singapore.

UFC 154 fight card primer: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Mark Bocek

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Nov 17, 2012 2:00 PM EST

The Bloody Elbow team gives you a brief preview of all the night's action from UFC 154 in Montreal, Quebec, including this lightweight showdown between Rafael dos Anjos and Canada's Mark Bocek.

UFC lightweight Shane Roller announces retirement from MMA via twitter

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 8, 2012 4:40 PM EDT

UFC lightweight Shane Roller has hung up the four oz. gloves following a loss this past weekend to Jacob Volkmann, his fourth in five UFC fights. Find out the details inside.

UFC on FX 5 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Browne vs Bigfoot' fights on Facebook/FUEL TV (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Oct 2, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

Part two of MMAmania.com's UFC on FX 5 preview breaks down the top 4 under card "Prelims" fights on Oct. 5, 2012: Yves Edwards vs Jeremy Stephens, Dennis Hallman vs Thiago Tavares, Shane Roller vs Jacob Volkmann and Danny Castillo vs Michael Johnson.

UFC 154: Mark Bocek vs Rafael dos Anjos booked for Nov. 17 in Montreal

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Aug 21, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

UFC 154 will bring Canadian grappler Mark Bocek matching jits and wits in front of his hometown fans opposite Brazilian submission wizard Rafael dos Anjos on Nov. 17 in Montreal.

UFC 154 Report: Rafael Dos Anjos Vs. Mark Bocek Fight Set For Montreal

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on Aug 20, 2012 5:30 PM EDT

UFC 154 gets Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Mark Bocek, as broken by Joe Ferraro on Twitter.

Morning Report: UFC on FOX 4 Title Opportunities Grow, Jones Avoids Jail

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Aug 1, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Jon Jones avoids jail time, GSP could be back in November and Ronda Rousey talks trash on TMZ in this edition of the Morning Report.

John Alessio Released By UFC

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Aug 1, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

John Alessio announced yesterday that he has been released by the UFC.

Shane Roller vs Jacob Volkmann on tap for UFC 151 on Sept. 1 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jul 25, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

Shane Roller takes on Jacob Volkmann at the UFC 151: "Jones vs. Henderson" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Sept. 1 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Shane Roller vs. Jacob Volkmann Slated for UFC 151

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jul 24, 2012 7:14 PM EDT

A lightweight match-up pitting Shane Roller against Jacob Volkmann has been booked for UFC 151, which takes place September 1, 2012 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Menacing: UFC 149 welterweight Chris Clements interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 17, 2012 8:01 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC 149 main card welterweight Chris Clements about getting some momentum back in Team Tompkins, his unique fighting style and finally having a home field advantage for what feels like the 1st time in his career

UFC 149 fight card: Chris Clements vs Matt Riddle preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 16, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 149 main card opening bout between welterweights Chris Clements and Matt Riddle. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

All UFC 148 Drug Tests Come Back Clean

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jul 13, 2012 2:55 PM EDT

According to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer, every UFC 148 fighter on the card tested negative for prohibitive substances last weekend in Las Vegas.

Strikeforce: Pat Healy's Tale Of A Severed Tongue

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Jul 13, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

Pat Healy discusses Strikeforce's uncertain future, how Steven Seagal is a joke, and addresses John Alessio as being hypocritical. He also details a story about his tongue being nearly severed during a fight.

Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 184: Shane Roller, Mick Maynard, UFC On FUEL TV 4 Preview, UFC 148 Aftermath

by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on Jul 10, 2012 10:58 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, will be live to preview UFC on FUEL TV 4 and discuss all the aftermath from UFC 148. We'll be joined by Legacy FC promoter Mick Maynard.

UFC 148 Salaries: Forrest Griffin Pockets $275,000

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jul 9, 2012 2:44 PM EDT

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin ($275,000), retiring UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz ($250,000), and UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva ($200,000) topped the disclosed payroll for UFC 148. Chael Sonnen pocketed $50,000 in the losing effort.

UFC 148 payouts and salaries: Forrest Griffin tops Anderson Silva with $275k payday

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jul 9, 2012 2:20 PM EDT

The salaries and payouts have been released for the UFC 148: "Silva vs. Sonnen 2" fighters. See who got paid right here!

UFC 148 Results Recap: Shane Roller Vs. John Alessio

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jul 8, 2012 9:30 PM EDT

A review of UFC 148's Lightweight bout between Shane Roller and John Alessio. Roller won by unanimous decision (29-28 x3).

Nickname The Natural	Birthdate 7/5/1979
Height / Weight 5'9" - 170lbs	Place of Birth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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