James Irvin

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Bellator got a huge shot in the arm with the signing of former UFC fighter Roger Huerta.
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Former WEC middleweight Jake Rosholt (6-1) not only notched his first UFC win on UFC 102, he came away with submission of the night as well by choking out Chris Leben (now 18-6) in the third round. He may not be part of the title picture just yet but the former All-American wrestler gave the UFC another promising fighter in their back pocket.

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TUF 8 Alum Shane Nelson hopes to be a player in a stacked lightweight division against Aaron Riley at UFC 101.

Renato "Babalu" Sobral
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If there was someone who benefited from Affliction Trilogy’s cancellation it was Strikeforce as they just added another title match for their August 15 card headlined by Gina Carano and Cyborg Santos. What am I talking about? It’s the much anticipated light heavyweight showdown between Stikeforce Champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral and Gegard Mousasi who has destroyed an array of fighters in the Japan the last couple of years. Babalu is still considered as the favorite but I have a feeling Mousasi will win by submission in the third round.