Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA.

Bonnar injured, Markes steps in against Vemola

Light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar has been forced out his UFC on Versus 5 bout against Karlos Vemola due to injury.  In his place will be 11-1 Brazilian newcomer Ronny Markes, who has verbally agreed to face the Czech fighter on August 14 from Milwaukee.

SOURCE: UFC

Chuck O’Neil released from the UFC

The Ultimate Fighter season 13 welterweight Chuck “Cold Steel” O’Neil has been released from the UFC following a lackluster performance against Chris Cope at the TUF 13 Finale on June 4.  Cope claimed a unanimous decision in the fight.

SOURCE: Facebook

TUF Winner Kendall Grove cut following loss

The Ultimate Fighter season 3 winner Kendall Grove has been cut from the UFC roster.

Grove’s recently dropped a decision to Tim Boetsch at UFC 130.  It was Grove’s second consecutive defeat, after going just 4-6 in his last ten fights inside the promotion.

SOURCE: Facebook

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