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The MMA Hour Featuring Woodley, Pulver, Hominick, Mitrione, Edwards

Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse Exclusive, News, VideosIt’s Monday, which means it’s time for another two-hour live edition of The MMA Hour.

On this week’s show, we’ll talk to:

* Strikeforce welterweight Tyron Woodley about his recent win ov…

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It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another two-hour live edition of The MMA Hour.

On this week’s show, we’ll talk to:

* Strikeforce welterweight Tyron Woodley about his recent win over Tarec Saffiedine and the upcoming title fight between Nick Diaz and Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos.

* Matt Mitrione will stop by to deliver his “Mitrione Minute” and to discuss his Fight for the Troops 2 win over Tim Hague.

* Mark Hominick will discuss his big win over George Roop and his upcoming title fight against Jose Aldo.

* Jens Pulver will talk about snapping his six-fight losing streak at XFO 38.

* Yves Edwards will discuss what’s next after his win over Cody McKenzie.

* MMA Fighting’s Ben Fowlkes will discuss all the news and notes making headlines in MMA.

And of course, we’ll be taking your calls. Give us a shout at: 212-254-0193 or 212-254-0237.

Watch the show live below beginning at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. Download previous episodes of The MMA Hour on iTunes here.

Despite Love of Boxing, Trevor Wittman Happy to Have Moved on to MMA

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse ExclusiveWHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – Trevor Wittman has a case of strep throat. Maybe. At least, there’s a chance he does, and for a top MMA trainer, a chance is too much.

In his line of work, which requires getting right in the f…

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WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – Trevor Wittman has a case of strep throat. Maybe. At least, there’s a chance he does, and for a top MMA trainer, a chance is too much.

In his line of work, which requires getting right in the faces of elite professional fighters who are anywhere from several months to several days away from important fights, he can’t risk the possibility that he might accidentally infect them. They have enough to worry about, and he can practically feel the white spots popping up on the back of his throat every time he swallows. This explains his uniform for today.

“I swear I don’t normally dress like a ninja,” the 35-year-old Wittman explains as he leads me into his little office inside the Grudge Training Center.

Cheick Kongo Targeting June Return From Back Surgery

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsUFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo is still recovering from December back surgery with the hope of returning around June, a source close to the fighter tells MMA Fighting.

The 35-year-old Kongo (15-6-2) had suffered…

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UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo is still recovering from December back surgery with the hope of returning around June, a source close to the fighter tells MMA Fighting.

The 35-year-old Kongo (15-6-2) had suffered through back problems for several months, even canceling a scheduled UFC 116 bout with Roy Nelson before taking an October UFC 120 fight with Travis Browne that ended in a draw.

Manager Lex McMahon: Fighter’s Union ‘Needed’ in MMA

Filed under: Fighting, FanHouse ExclusiveThere has never been a fighter’s union in boxing, which leads many to believe one will never be formed in MMA.

The idea of a fighter’s union in MMA has been talked about for years, however, it has always remain…

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There has never been a fighter’s union in boxing, which leads many to believe one will never be formed in MMA.

The idea of a fighter’s union in MMA has been talked about for years, however, it has always remained just that: an idea.

MMA manager Lex McMahon, president of Alchemist Management, said on Wednesday’s episode of The MMA Hour that he was in favor of seeing fighter’s union in MMA.

“I think it’s needed,” McMahon said. “I think that it’s going to take further growth in the industry. I think that you’re going to have to have a little bit more of a level playing field between the fighters, the management groups and the promotions before you are able to be in a position where you can really have enough strength from the fighter’s side to be able to come together in a union. But it’s an important issue.”

The MMA Hour With Roger Gracie, Cesar Gracie, Matt Mitrione, Bruce Buffer

Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, Strikeforce, MMA Video Games, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosThe MMA Hour returns on Wednesday (delayed due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday) with another two-hour live show.

* We will be joined by Strikeforce light hea…

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The MMA Hour returns on Wednesday (delayed due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday) with another two-hour live show.

* We will be joined by Strikeforce light heavyweight Roger Gracie, who faces Trevor Prangley on Jan. 29.

* MMA trainer and manager Cesar Gracie will stop by to preview Nick Diaz’s next title defense against Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos and to discuss other news.

* Matt Mitrione will return to deliver “The Mitrione Minute” and to discuss his final preparations before his Jan. 22 fight against Tim Hague.

* “The Veteran Voice of the Octagon” Bruce Buffer will talk about his illustrious career announcing UFC fights.

* MMA manager Lex McMahon of Alchemist Management will talk about his background and what’s coming up for his fighters.

* And UFC welterweight Charlie Brenneman will preview his Fight for the Troops 2 bout against Amilcar Alves.

And of course, we’ll be taking your calls. Give us a shout at: 212-254-0193 or 212-254-0237.

Watch the show live below beginning at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. Download previous episodes of The MMA Hour on iTunes here.

Jacob Volkmann’s Suspension Lifted, Planning Next Call Out

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsJacob Volkmann is back coaching wrestling at White Bear Lake High School in Minnesota.

The UFC lightweight fighter, who was put on paid administrative leave by the school following remarks he made about Presid…

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Jacob Volkmann is back coaching wrestling at White Bear Lake High School in Minnesota.

The UFC lightweight fighter, who was put on paid administrative leave by the school following remarks he made about President Obama after his win at UFC 125, told MMA Fighting on Thursday that he was invited back to the school on Wednesday.

Upon his return to the high school, Volkmann was given a three-page letter explaining why he was punished. He was also forced to agree to not break four rules in the future. Those rules are as follows: