GEORGE ROOP RUMORS & GOSSIP
George Roop Makes Sportscenter Not Top Ten
Roop got a big win last Saturday and made it on Sportscenter not top ten plays.
Watch George Roop’s video blogs
MMA fighter walks out to “Call Me Maybe” KOs opponent
UFC 160: Fight blog
Online prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. ET (Watch above!)
Prelims continue on FX Networks at 8 p.m. ET
The UFC 160 Main event begins at 10 p.m. ET on PPV
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Brian Bowles vs. George Roop
Round 1:
Roop is more aggressive early, using his length to keep Bowles at bay. Good front kick early, as well, from the 6'1 bantamweight. Bowles...
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24 days ago
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George Roop Gets Hair Cut With Son, Talks UFC 160 Camp, In Latest Video Blog
Roop has started to put out a bunch of video blogs the last two weeks as he gets ready to take on Brian Bowles at UFC 160 this Saturday. Getting to know Roop through these videos will make you want to check out his fight which will be shown on Facebook. Shout out to Intravid for the find.
MMA fighter walks out to “Call Me Maybe” KOs opponent
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George Roop vs. Reuben Duran added to UFC 158
The UFC has added a thirteenth bout to March’s UFC 158. UFC officials announced today that a bantamweight bout between George Roop and Reuben Duran has been added to UFC 158. The bout is expected to stream on the Facebook part of the preliminary card. UFC 158 takes place March 16 at the Bell Centre in [...]
Daniel Pineda replaces injured George Roop, faces Antonio Carvalho at UFC 149
George Roop has suffered an undisclosed injury during training which has forced him out his scheduled bout against Antonio Carvalho at UFC 149. UFC officials announced on Tuesday that Daniel Pineda will step in for Roop to take on Carvalho in the featherweight clash.
Pineda (17-8) burst into the UFC at the beginning of the year with first round submission wins in his first two fights...
George Roop vs. Antonio Carvalho in the works for UFC 149 in Calgary
A featherweight bout between George Roop (12-9-1 MMA, 2-5) and Antonio “Pato” Carvalho (13-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is in the works for UFC 149.
A source close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) verbal agreements are in place for the fight. “Showdown” Joe Ferraro initially reported the matchup.
UFC 149 takes place July 21 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary...
Roop Defends UFC on Fighter Pay
George Roop, on “Beatdown,” discussing his compensation as a UFC fighter:
Hioki less than stellar in UFC debut win over Roop
LAS VEGAS - Hatsu Hioki was fighting for more than just himself tonight at UFC 137. He was dealing with the pressure of having Japanese MMA's reputation to protect. It wasn't the greatest performance tonight, but Hioki did enough to take a split decision win, 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28, over UFC veteran George Roop.
Hioki, ranked by some as high as No. 2 in the world at 145 pounds...
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October 29, 2011
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UFC 137: Hatsu Hioki Vs. George Roop
UFC 137: Hatsu Hioki Vs. George Roop
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October 29, 2011
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UFC 137 preview: Hioki vs. Roop
Hatsu Hioki (24-4-2) vs. George Roop (12-7-1)
Hioki, arguably the best Japanese pound-for-pound fighter of the past five years, finally makes his UFC debut against the former Rage in the Cage champion Roop.
Hioki, 28, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and talented kickboxer, has never legitimately lost a fight. All four of his setbacks were contentious decisions that could have...
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October 28, 2011
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