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UFC: Tapout, a series of fight simulation video games for the Xbox


Akira Corassani

Corassani won his UFC debut via split decision against Andy Ogle on September 29, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 5.

Amar Suloev

The UFC invited him back at UFC 37 to fight Phil Baroni, where a controversial knee by Suloev was landed while Baroni was on his knees getting up, shortly after the referee stood them up, Baroni landed a flurry of punches which stopped Suloev.

Bec Hyatt

The promotion also announced a women's edition of The Ultimate Fighter, which will crown the first UFC women's strawweight champion.

Caroline Pearce

Caroline Pearce (born 1 September 1981) is an English athlete, sports model and is the presenter for BT Sport's UFC: Beyond The Octagon.

Chidi Njokuani

In his next fight he was paired up with future UFC fighter Brandon Thatch.

Chinzô Machida

Chinzô Machida is the older brother of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida.

Dan Lauzon

Lauzon made his World Series of Fighting debut against UFC vet John Gunderson at WSOF 3 on June 14, 2013 headlined by former UFC vets Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch.

Daniel Omielańczuk

After winning eleven in a row on the independent circuit, Omielanczuk made his UFC debut at UFC 165 against Nandor Guelmino and won by KO (punch) in the third round.

David Bielkheden

Bielkheden was released from the UFC following his Submission loss (Rear Naked Choke) to Mark Bocek at UFC 97 Redemption and has since held a record of 5 wins and 5 losses.

End of Grey

"Fight Like This" was heard in a UFC promo which aired on September 7, 2007, for twelve hours on the front page of YouTube.

Fallon Fox

In an interview with the New York Post, UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey said that she felt Fox had an unfair physical advantage due to having "the same bone structure a man has".

Fox Movies Premium

In addition to Hollywood movies, it also airs original series and miniseries, live events (such as the Academy Awards and selected UFC pay-per-views), live events, concerts, and award-winning documentaries.

Frankie Edgar

On September 11, 2013, the UFC announced during UFC Tonight, that Edgar would coach against former two-time opponent, B.J. Penn for the 19th season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Gogoplata

Former UFC Heavyweight fighter Brad Imes calls himself "Mr. Gogoplata," after winning two matches in a row with the maneuver.

Hartley Jackson

In 2005, Hartley Jackson made his first trip to the USA which was sponsored by Rick Sanders, a founder of EPW in Perth, and took Mikey Nicholls with him Hartley and Mikey lived and trained at the NJPW Dojo located in Los Angeles, California where they trained pro wresting with Kendo Kashin, Rocky Romero, Antonio Inoki and Terry Taylor and also trained in MMA which was coached by UFC referee Herb Dean.

Herb Dean

UFC President Dana White stated after UFC 109 and UFC 160, that he thinks Dean "is one of the best referees in this business. Actually, I think he's the best" in reference to his stoppage in the fight between Mike Swick and Paulo Thiago.

Isabelle Ameganvi

She was elected to the National Assembly of Togo in the 2007 parliamentary election, representing the Union of Forces for Change (UFC).

Jason Reinhardt

Reinhardt made his UFC debut against submission specialist Joe Lauzon at UFC 78.

Joe Stevenson

On November 5, 2005, Stevenson defeated Luke Cummo by unanimous decision, winning The Ultimate Fighter 2 welterweight tournament and earning a six-figure contract with the UFC, UFC president Dana White said "that was Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin, only on the ground".

Justin Levens

Justin Robert Levens (April 18, 1980 – December 17, 2008) was an American mixed martial artist who fought for the UFC and, later in his career, the Southern California Condors of the International Fight League.

Kerry Kayes

Recently Kerry has been sought out for advice and nutrition products by Anthony McGann & Lee Gwynn from the Wolfslair Mixed Martial Art Academy for its stable of fighters including Michael Bisping, Paul Kelly, Mario Sukata, Hall of Famer Mark Coleman (one of only 5 UFC hall of famers)and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Leeann Tweeden

Tweeden was seen doing Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pre- and post-game coverage on Fox Sports West and is currently working on Fox Sports 1's UFC Tonight with Chael Sonnen, Kenny Florian and Ariel Helwani.

Loren Cass

It stars Kayla Tabish, Travis Maynard, Lewis Brogan, mixed martial artist/UFC veteran Din Thomas and Jacob Reynolds with narration by Keith Morris (of the band The Circle Jerks) and Blag Dahlia (of the band The Dwarves).

Lorenz Larkin

On February 9, 2013, the UFC announced that Larkin would make his debut against Francis Carmont at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez in San Jose, California.

Machado family

Jean-Jacques Machado has also awarded black belts to No Gi proponent Eddie Bravo, Comedian & UFC Commentator Joe Rogan, Women's World champion Felicia Oh, and former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez.

Murilo Bustamante

He made one title defense, defeating Matt Lindland, before leaving the UFC due to financial reasons and signing with PRIDE in 2003.

Nik Lentz

In his fourth UFC appearance, Lentz defeated Andre Winner at UFC 118 via unanimous decision (30–27 (twice) and 29–28).

Ovince St. Preux

Ovince returned to action less than a month after his win over Britt to fight UFC and Strikeforce veteran Benji Radach on the main card of Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II.

Phil Migliarese

Phil and Rick have trained professional athletes and MMA fighters including Philadelphia Eagles Trey Thomas and Winston Justice, UFC fighters Frankie Edgar and Waylon Lowe, Bellator fighter Tim Carpenter, several World and Pan-Am Jiu-Jitsu winners as well as local police officers and FBI agents.

Real Pro Wrestling

Aaron Simpson - 11 UFC veteran, competing in both the Middle Weight and Welterweight division.

Ross C. Goodman

Under his management, the WFA acquired top ranked MMA fighters to include future UFC champions, Rich Franklin, Quinton Jackson, and Lyoto Machida, as well as Urijah Faber who became a champion in the WEC.

Slayed

In addition, Mauricio Rua used this song as his entrance song for UFC 76, as well as Keith Jardine using it for UFC 89.

Stephan Bonnar

He has also made appearances as an analyst on the ESPN2 series MMA Live and for UFC broadcasts on the Fox television networks.

Tahoma Senior High School

Jens "Little Evil" Pulver - Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, Ultimate Fighting Champsionship (UFC) lightweight champion, and former featherweight with World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC).

Thiago Tavares

Tavares outgrappled fellow UFC-debutant Naoyuki Kotani to a unanimous decision, followed by a dominant submission victory over Jason Black.

Too Much Fun

American mixed martial artist Chael Sonnen frequently uses this song for his entrance music in the UFC.

UFC 12

After being removed from many pay per view carriers, and with mounting pressure from politicians such as Senator John McCain, the UFC had continuing troubles finding a venue, and a state, that would host UFC 12.

UFC 12 also marked the first appearance of commentator Joe Rogan, who handled backstage interviews for the event and interviewed the winners of the main events.

UFC 4

Play-by-play announcer Bruce Beck and color commentator Jeff Blatnick were paired together for the first time on the pay-per-view and became the regular commentary team on UFC broadcasts up to and including UFC 15.

UFC 56

This event marked the first time that an Ultimate Fighter contestant, season one's Nate Quarry, would compete for a UFC championship.

UFC 66

The card also saw the return of former Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski and The Ultimate Fighter 3 winner Michael Bisping's first bout in the UFC since winning that season.

UFC 76

The main event was anticipated to be Chuck Liddell versus Wanderlei Silva, a long-awaited match between the two popular former champions of the UFC and PRIDE, respectively; however, the main event featured a fight between former Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and The Ultimate Fighter 2 alum Keith Jardine, with both fighters returning from knockout losses at UFC 71.

UFC 90

Future UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos made his UFC debut at this event.

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields

The following day, Dana White announced that Palhares would be released from his contract and banned from working at UFC ever again.

UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz

UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 20, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 11, 2010 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.

UFC: Fight for the Troops 3

Featured on the card were several military veterans including Tim Kennedy, Liz Carmouche, Colton Smith and Neil Magny.

Venum

Pride FC and UFC legend Wanderlei Silva has been seen representing Venum for the past year.

Vitaly Minakov

Minakov defeated UFC and Bellator veteran Eddie Sanchez on June 7, 2012 at Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 7.

Zane Frazier

He reportedly earned his place in the tournament by beating up Frank Dux in a street fight which was witnessed by UFC founders Rorion Gracie and Art Davie.


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