Tag: Roop

FFTT3: George Roop on a Quest for Respect in the Bantamweight Division

Overall experience may not be something that George Roop has in bulk, but the “right” type of experience is something the Tuscon native believes he has in large supply. Since his stint on the eighth installment of The Ultimate Fighter back in 2008, the 31-year-old has experienced mixed results while competing at the highest level of […]

Overall experience may not be something that George Roop has in bulk, but the “right” type of experience is something the Tuscon native believes he has in large supply. Since his stint on the eighth installment of The Ultimate Fighter back in 2008, the 31-year-old has experienced mixed results while competing at the highest level of […]

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UFC 166 Fight Card Gets George Roop vs. Francisco Rivera

Former UFC lightweight George Roop will look for a third straight bantamweight win at UFC 166, where he’ll meet Francisco Rivera. MMAJunkie.com confirmed the 135-pound matchup with UFC officials. After being knocked out by featherweight contender Cub Swanson, the 6’1″ Roop made a surprising decision to return to the bantamweight class, where he had an 0-1 record. […]

Former UFC lightweight George Roop will look for a third straight bantamweight win at UFC 166, where he’ll meet Francisco Rivera. MMAJunkie.com confirmed the 135-pound matchup with UFC officials. After being knocked out by featherweight contender Cub Swanson, the 6’1″ Roop made a surprising decision to return to the bantamweight class, where he had an 0-1 record. […]

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Brian Bowles Returns to Octagon After Long Absence, Faces George Roop at UFC 160

Popular bantamweight Brian Bowles will re-enter the UFC Octagon in May after an 18-month absence. According to a report from MMAJunkie.com, Bowles (10-2), a former champion in the defunct WEC, will face George Roop May 25 at UFC 160.  Bowles, now 32, has been on a mysterious vacation from action ever since a November 2011 […]

Popular bantamweight Brian Bowles will re-enter the UFC Octagon in May after an 18-month absence. According to a report from MMAJunkie.com, Bowles (10-2), a former champion in the defunct WEC, will face George Roop May 25 at UFC 160.  Bowles, now 32, has been on a mysterious vacation from action ever since a November 2011 […]

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UFC 149 Calgary Update: Canadian Carvalho vs Roop and Akiyama vs Alves Added

UFC Canada announced last night via it’s Twitter feed that two bouts have been added to the UFC 149 Calgary card that takes place on July 21st from the Pengrowth Saddledome. “Two more fights confirmed for Calgary #UFC149 &#82…

UFC Canada announced last night via it’s Twitter feed that two bouts have been added to the UFC 149 Calgary card that takes place on July 21st from the Pengrowth Saddledome. “Two more fights confirmed for Calgary #UFC149 – CDN Antonio Carvalho faces American George Roop and Thiago Alves against Yoshihiro Akiyama” Posted on UFC Canada Twitter Feed: […]

UFC 137 Fight Card: What Hatsu Hioki Must Do to Beat George Roop

What must Hatsu Hioki do to defeat George Roop tonight? The answer lies beneath kicks, punches and choke holds. The answer is more on the inside of the Japanese fighter—it’s in his belief in himself. He must calm the mental anguish and…

What must Hatsu Hioki do to defeat George Roop tonight? The answer lies beneath kicks, punches and choke holds. The answer is more on the inside of the Japanese fighter—it’s in his belief in himself. He must calm the mental anguish and anxiety that comes with fighting in the big show against the world’s best. Japanese-sensation […]

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UFC 137 Fight Card: What Hatsu Hioki Must Do to Beat George Roop

UFC News: Roop Signs New Deal, New Fights for “TUF” UFC 129 and UFC Fight Night

The UFC has made some moves over the last few days that may have not gotten much notice with all of the other happenings in the word of mixed martial arts. Undefeated Phil Davis (8-0) was recently left without an opponent at UFC 129 when Matt Hamill wa…

The UFC has made some moves over the last few days that may have not gotten much notice with all of the other happenings in the word of mixed martial arts. Undefeated Phil Davis (8-0) was recently left without an opponent at UFC 129 when Matt Hamill was pulled from their fight. Hamill, according to […]

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UFC News: Roop Signs New Deal, New Fights for “TUF” UFC 129 and UFC Fight Night