TUF 13 Finale Undercard Live Blog: Stephens vs. Downes, Jorgensen vs. Stone, More

Filed under: UFCThis is the TUF 13 Finale undercard live blog for all the preliminary bouts in support of tonight’s Spike TV card from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

There are six bouts on tonight’s prelims: Reuben Duran vs. Francisco Rivera, J…

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Jeremy Stephens faces Danny Downes at TUF 13 Finale.This is the TUF 13 Finale undercard live blog for all the preliminary bouts in support of tonight’s Spike TV card from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

There are six bouts on tonight’s prelims: Reuben Duran vs. Francisco Rivera, Josh Grispi vs. George Roop, Jeremy Stephens vs. Danny Downes, Scott Jorgensen vs. Ken Stone, Justin Edwards vs. Clay Harvison and Shamar Bailey vs. Ryan McGillivray. All six undercard fights will air on Facebook at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The live blog is below.


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Reuben Duran vs. Francisco Rivera

Round 1: We start with a couple of bantamweight bouts. We dance for the first , 30 seconds, then a shoot from Duran. But Rivera locks in a guillotine, and it looks close. But Duran finally slips out of it, leaving Duran on top looking to posture up in Rivera’s guard. They work their way to their feet, and Rivera again works for a guillotine as Duran throws body shots to get his head out. Duran finally bullies Rivera to the cage and the two trade body shots in the clinch, then some good clubs to each other’s heads. Then traded high elbows, then knees. Duran throws an uppercut in tight, but Rivera answers. They stay clinched against the fence, but both are working as Herb Dean looks in. Rivera again sinks in a guillotine, but Duran slams out of it and gets to half guard, looking to pass to side control. It’s not there, and Duran locks in a guillotine of his own as Rivera tries to get to his feet. Rivera gets out, though, and with 30 seconds he begins workin gsome good ground-and-pound from on top. It’s a really fun back-and-forth first round, but MMA Fighting will score it narrowly for Rivera, 10-9.

Round 2: Early kick from Duran, then a couple nice jabs and a roundhouse right that is blocked. The two fire off a couple bombs, and Rivera tags Duran and stumbles him. After a few traded jabs and uppercuts, Duran catches Rivera with an accidental low blow and Rivera takes a breather. Duran comes in with a big shot, but Rivera once again sinks in the guillotine in defense. After 20 seconds of squirming, Duran gets out and is on top. After some ground scrambles, Duran works his way to a late rear naked choke attempt, but Rivera survives the round. MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 for Duran.

Round 3:


Scott Jorgensen vs. Ken Stone

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Justin Edwards vs. Clay Harvison

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Shamar Bailey vs. Ryan McGillivray

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Josh Grispi vs. George Roop

Round 1:

Jeremy Stephens vs. Danny Downes

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George Roop Gets New UFC Deal

Filed under: UFC, NewsDespite a TKO loss in his UFC debut last month, featherweight George Roop has signed a new five-fight deal with the promotion.

Sources close to Roop’s camp told MMA Fighting the news and confirmed the Tucson, Ariz.-based fighter…

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George RoopDespite a TKO loss in his UFC debut last month, featherweight George Roop has signed a new five-fight deal with the promotion.

Sources close to Roop’s camp told MMA Fighting the news and confirmed the Tucson, Ariz.-based fighter had also signed the deal for his next fight against Josh Grispi at the Season 13 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter” in June.

Josh Grispi, George Roop Booked for TUF 13 Finale

Filed under: UFC, NewsA featherweight fight between former top contender Josh Grispi and George Roop has been slotted for The UFC’s Season 13 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

Sources close to the bout confirmed the booking with MMA Fighting on Monda…

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A featherweight fight between former top contender Josh Grispi and George RoopJosh Grispi will fight in the TUF 13 finale. has been slotted for The UFC’s Season 13 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

Sources close to the bout confirmed the booking with MMA Fighting on Monday. MMA Mania first reported the matchup on Sunday.

Grispi (14-2, 0-1 UFC) had been in line for a featherweight title shot against champion Jose Aldo at UFC 125 last month. But when Aldo had to pull out with an injury, Grispi instead took a fight with Dustin Poirier to stay busy.

UFC Fight for the Troops Undercard Live Blog: Edwards vs. McKenzie, More

Filed under: UFCFORT HOOD, Texas – This is the live blog for the six undercard bouts on the UFC’s “Fight for the Troops” show at Fort Hood, Texas. The event is being attended exclusively by enlisted military personnel and also serves as a fund raiser b…

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Charlie BrennemanFORT HOOD, Texas – This is the live blog for the six undercard bouts on the UFC’s “Fight for the Troops” show at Fort Hood, Texas. The event is being attended exclusively by enlisted military personnel and also serves as a fund raiser by the UFC and Spike for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

For the first time, four of the six preliminary card fights will be streamed live on the promotion’s Facebook page for fans who “like” the UFC. Yves Edwards-Cody McKenzie, Mike Guymon-DaMarques Johnson, Mike Brown vs. Rani Yahya and Willamy Freire vs. Waylon Lowe will be available online.

The live blog is below.

UFC Fight for the Troops 2 Weigh-In Results

Filed under: UFC, NewsFORT HOOD, Texas – MMAFighting.com has UFC Fight for the Troops 2 weigh-in results.

The weigh-in event took place on the Fort Hood military base in Killeen, Texas, and was attended by several hundred members of the military.

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FORT HOOD, Texas – MMAFighting.com has UFC Fight for the Troops 2 weigh-in results.

The weigh-in event took place on the Fort Hood military base in Killeen, Texas, and was attended by several hundred members of the military.

All fighters on Saturday’s card made weight for their bouts, including main-event lightweights Evan Dunham and Melvin Guillard. Guillard weighed in at 155 pounds; Dunham was 156. And co-main event heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Tim Hague put on one of the event’s most intense staredowns, their faces pressed against each other. Mitrione was 260 pounds; Hague came in at 256.

George Roop: Back at Home, and Moving Forward

Filed under: UFCFORT HOOD, Texas – George Roop knows the meaning of “home sweet home.”

After living and training for a year in Las Vegas, the UFC featherweight moved back to his native Tucson, Ariz., last year not long before his fight against Chan S…

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FORT HOOD, Texas – George Roop knows the meaning of “home sweet home.”

After living and training for a year in Las Vegas, the UFC featherweight moved back to his native Tucson, Ariz., last year not long before his fight against Chan Sung Jung – a fight that got the MMA world’s attention, big time, thanks to his Knockout of the Year-candidate kick to the Korean Zombie’s head.

In October 2009, Roop had to endure the death of one of his three children – his 7-year-old son Julian, who had battled seizures practically since birth. He fought a month later, earning his way into the WEC after the UFC cut him loose earlier in the year.