Despite a 1-2-1 record in his last four fights, featherweight George Roop has signed a new five-fight deal with the UFC, according to MMAFighting.com. He's currently booked to take on Josh Grispi at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 13 Finale on June 4.
MMA Mania reports that Josh Grispi (14-2, 0-1 UFC) will face George Roop (11-7-1, 1-3 UFC) in a featherweight bout at the TUF 13 Finale on June 4th.
The event is also expected to feature a lightweight clash between Clay Guida and Anthony Pettis.
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TUF 13 Finale coverage
MMA Junkie reports on some juggling of upcoming cards:
Matt Wiman vs. Cole Miller has been shifted from the UFC 125 prelims to the main card of Fight for the Troops 2.
Additionally, Mark Hominick vs. George Roop has been moved up to the main card of the Troops event with Damarques Johnson vs. Mike Guymon being bumped down to the prelims.
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 coverageThis FanShot was promoted to the Front Page by Scott Haber.
Submission of the Night: Miguel Torres
Knockout of the Night: George Roop
Fight of the Night: Donald Cerrone vs. Jamie Varner
Each bonus is $10K each.
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WEC 51 Post Fight Awards and Bonuses:
Knockout of the Night: George Roop
Submission of the Night: Miguel Torres
Fight of the Night: Jamie Varner vs Donald Cerrone
These were pretty clear cut. The bonuses were $10,000 each.
"Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung prepares for his WEC 51 bout against George Roop with some high-altitude training in Colorado. Sparring with Jung is MMA vet Thomas "Wildman" Denny.
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