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Coach Mike's Fact Grinder
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December 20, 2014
UFN 58 Factgrinder Guide
Bloody Elbow provides Factgrinder guides as an easy way to access the wrestling backgrounds of fighters on a particular card. In this entry, UFN 58: Machida vs. Dolloway.
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November 15, 2014
Factgrinder: The wrestling of Dennis Bermudez
The Factgrinder takes a look at Dennis Bermudez's accomplishments as a college wrestler.
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October 25, 2014
UFC 179: Factgrinder Guide
The Factgrinder Guide: all you needed to know about the major wrestling achievements of every fighter on the UFC 179 card.
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September 19, 2014
Judo Fact Grinder: Yoshihiro Akiyama
Leading up to UFC Fight Night Japan, a look at how good Yoshihiro Akiyama actually was at judo on the world stage by BE's resident Judo Bum
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September 4, 2014
BJJ Fact Grinder: Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza
T.P. Grant does his best Coach Mike impression as he breaks down the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and grappling credentials of UFC Middleweight contender Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza.
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May 30, 2014
Factgrinder- The Wrestling of C.B. Dolloway
At UFC Fight Night: Berlin, C.B. Dollaway takes on Francis Carmont in a middleweight battle. Before Dolloway starred in the UFC, he was quite the good wrestler. How good? Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan explains.
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May 24, 2014
Factgrinder: The Wrestling of T.J. Dillashaw
At UFC 173, T.J. Dillashaw takes on Renan Barao for the bantamweight title . Before he starred as a fighter, Dillashaw was an excellent wrestler. How excellent? Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan explains.
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May 17, 2014
The Wrestling of Michael Chandler
Tonight (May 17, 2014) at Bellator 120, Michael Chandler faces Will Brooks for the Interim Bellator Lightweight World Championship. Before Chandler was a fighter, he was a great wrestler. How great was he? Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riord
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April 26, 2014
Comparing the wrestling of Davis, Jones and Rumble
Earlier this week UFC light heavyweight Phil Davis dismissed the wrestling accomplishments of UFC 172 opponent Anthony Johnson and UFC champion Jon Jones. Interestingly, Davis's comments may reveal quite about about the right time for an aspiring MMA
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March 15, 2014
UFC 171: Factgrinder Guide
The Factgrinder Guide: all you needed to know about the major wrestling achievements of every fighter on the UFC 171 card.
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March 14, 2014
The Wrestling of Johny Hendricks
In the UFC 171 main event, Johny Hendricks faces Robbie Lawler for the Welterweight Championship. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist takes an in depth look at Hendricks's wrestling career.
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February 22, 2014
The Wrestling Career of Sara McMann
In UFC 170 main event, Sara McMann takes the cage against Ronda Rousey for the UFC title. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan takes a look at McMann's past achievements as a wrestler.
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February 21, 2014
The Wrestling Career of Daniel Cormier
In the co-main event of UFC 170, two-time Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier faces off against Pat Cummins. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan tells the story of Cormier's wrestling career.
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February 14, 2014
Who is this Pat Cummins guy anyway?
Pat Cummins, an undefeated and relatively unknown light heavyweight, will face Daniel Cormier in the co-main event of UFC 170. Bloody Elbow's Mike Riordan takes a critical eye to his past fights and decorated career as a wrestler.
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February 1, 2014
The Wrestling of Urijah Faber
In the co-main event of UFC 169, Urijah Faber faces Renan Barao for the bantamweight strap. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan discusses Faber's career as a wrestler before he became a fighter.
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January 25, 2014
The Wrestling of Stipe Miocic
At UFC on Fox 10, top-ten heavyweight Stipe Miocic faces off against Gabriel Gonzaga. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan is here to take a look back at Miocic's career as an amateur wrestler.
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January 22, 2014
Tyrell Fortune Is MMA's Next Great Heavyweight
Tyrell Fortune, a young and decorated wrestler, will enter the world of prize fighting. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan explains Fortune's unlimited potential as a mixed martial artist.
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January 15, 2014
The Wrestling of Yoel Romero
At UFC Fight Night 35, Yoel Romero takes the cage against Derek Brunson. Bloody Elbow wrestling specialist Mike Riordan takes a look at his past achievements in amateur wrestling.
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December 14, 2013
The Wrestling of Chad Mendes and Nik Lentz
Tonight, UFC on Fox 9 features a featherweight bout between Chad Mendes and Nik Lentz. Mike Riordan is here to tell the real story of their Amateur wrestling careers.
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October 2, 2013
Jared Rosholt's Wrestling and His Fighting Future
Heavyweight prospect Jared Rosholt has signed with the UFC. The Factgrinder is here to look back on his college wrestling career for clues as to how he will perform against the very best fighters in the world.
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September 2, 2013
Brandon Vera Was Not Really An Olympic Candidate
Last night, during Brandon Vera's fight with Ben Rothwell on the UFC 164 main card broadcast, long time UFC play-by-play man Mike Goldberg described Brandon Vera as a wrestling "Olympic candidate" in 2000. This Factgrinder entry takes a look at why G
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August 18, 2013
The Amateur Wrestling of Brock Lesnar
Tonight, in the WWE's Summerslam, Brock Lesnar once again enters the squared circle to take on C.M. Punk. Coach Mike's Factgrinder is here to place perspective on Lesnar's decorated career as a wrestler before he went pro.
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August 11, 2013
The 25 Greatest Wrestlers in UFC History
The time has come to rank the most accomplished wrestlers who have ever fought for the UFC.
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August 3, 2013
Factgrinder: The Wrestling of Phil Davis
It is time to take a good hard look at the actual amateur wrestling accomplishments of UFC light-heavyweight contender Phil Davis.
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July 28, 2013
No, Moraga and Ellenberger Are Not All-Americans
Despite what the UFC broadcasters said, John Moraga and Jake Ellenberger were never collegiate All-Americans