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Saturday
Former gym obtains bond, order to garnish Overeem?s wages
MMA Junkie reports that attorneys for Knockout Investments (KOI), owners of Golden Glory (GG), have secured a bond to garnish the wages of UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem from UFC 141. The attorneys for KOI and GG obtained a second writ of attachment late last month. An order for a second writ of attachment to garnish [...]
ONE FC 2: Battle of Heroes (Videos)
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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/multimedia-videos/99820-one-fc-2-battle-heroes-videos.html
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One FC 2: Honorio Banario vs Bae Young Kwon
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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/general-mma-vbookie/99802-one-fc-2-honorio-banario-vs-bae-young-kwon.html
Stefan Struve Plans On Coming In Heavier Against Dave Herman At FUEL TV Event
Dutch fighter Stefen ‘Skyscraper’ Struve (22-5) is still a relatively young fighter in the sport of mixed martial arts at the age of twenty-three and is still growing into his six-foot-eleven frame. Struve has been putting on weight as for each of his Octagon appearances and hopes to come in at “290-300 pounds” when he [...]
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Friday
Kenny Florian previews Jake Ellenberger vs. Diego Sanchez (Video)
Two-time UFC title challenger Kenny Florian breaks down the UFC on FUEL TV 1 main event between Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez. Both fighters are looking to build on their winning streaks to move another step up in the welterweight division. Florian believes that Sanchez has the advantage on the ground while Ellenberger has the [...]
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Georges St. Pierre: ?The way I see it, I am not the champion anymore on Saturday night.?
A common criticism of ?interim? champions is the belief those who wear the label are not actually in possession of a legitimate belt. However, in the case of this weekend?s UFC 143 headliner between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, injured title-holder Georges St. Pierre has a much different viewpoint on the matter. In his mind, [...]
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Carlos Condit not planning to wait for GSP if successful against Nick Diaz
If Carlos Condit exits UFC 143 tonight with the interim title in tow it appears he has plans to defend the belt before potentially facing linear champion Georges St. Pierre in November. Though ?The Natural Born Killer? hasn?t discussed his plans publicly one way or another, his manager recently revealed the possibility of Condit taking [...]
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Thursday
HOLY SH*T!!! Moment of the Day
Guys Pulls an Edson Barbosa
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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/general-mma-discussion/99738-holy-sh-t-moment-day.html
Hockey Fight of the Day: Carter Rigby vs. Dave Sutter
As the NHL is still on break for All-Star Weekend reasons we continue our tour around the minors, this time stopping for a nice little bout between the Kelowna Rockets’ Carter Rigby and Seattle Thunderbirds’ Dave Sutter who show that they’re both ready for the big time – at least when it comes to mid-game [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/31/hockey-fight-of-the-day-carter-rigby-vs-dave-sutter
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Wednesday
Dana White confirms Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen 2 for summer
Chael Sonnen?s doubts regarding UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva?s willingness to fight him appear to have been misplaced, as ?The Spider? has indeed accepted a rematch and will face his rival this summer, likely in June at an event in Brazil. The outspoken 34-year old had expressed his skepticism in Silva taking the tilt based [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/06/dana-white-confirms-anderson-silva-chael-sonnen-2-for-summer
Georges St. Pierre: ?The way I see it, I am not the champion anymore on Saturday night.?
A common criticism of ?interim? champions is the belief those who wear the label are not actually in possession of a legitimate belt. However, in the case of this weekend?s UFC 143 headliner between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, injured title-holder Georges St. Pierre has a much different viewpoint on the matter. In his mind, [...]
Tuesday
Hockey Fight of the Day: Zenon Konopka vs. Adam McQuaid
The NHL fired back up last night after a brief break for All-Star Weekend. Fortunately it appears none of the league’s players forgot how to fight as indicated by this lovely little scrap between the Boston Bruins’ Adam McQuaid and Ottawa Senators’ Zenon Konopka! Tweet
Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/01/hockey-fight-of-the-day-zenon-konopka-vs-adam-mcquaid
Pressing Questions: The Atlanta Braves
We don't have an exact date on the photo above, but we know it wasn't taken in September of last year. The 2011 Braves put together a monumental choke down the stretch, but the story was partially obscured by the rumbling in the AL East (mmm, that's t...
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/fantasy-roto-arcade/pressing-questions-atlanta-braves-001048289.html
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Tyler Bell vs. Tyrell Goulbourne
Thanks to the NHL All-Star festivities we’re back in the minors today with an excellent offering from a game between the Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League. While the participants, Tyler Bell and Tyrell Goldbourne, may only be seventeen years old they definitely fight like men as the action is short [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/30/hockey-fight-of-the-day-tyler-bell-vs-tyrell-goulbourne
Monday
Rashad Evans cruises to title-shot with convincing decision win over Phil Davis
The UFC was back on network television tonight with a PPV-worthy lineup featuring two fights likely to determine two top divisional contenders. In addition to the co-headlining bouts between Michael Bisping-Chael Sonnen and Phil Davis-Rashad Evans, the main broadcast of UFC on FOX 2 also featured submission specialist Demian Maia taking on unbeaten All-American wrestler [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/28/ufc-on-fox-2-real-time-results
Josh Koscheck vows to be the first fighter to finish Mike Pierce
While the public?s focus may be on the pair of welterweights headlining UFC 143: Condit vs. Diaz, another set of savvy 170ers are also set to scrap on the card with divisional implications at play. Former top contender Josh Koscheck and Team Quest grappler Mike Pierce were booked to battle after a role-reversal of sorts [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/01/28/josh-koscheck-vows-to-be-the-first-fighter-to-finish-mike-pierce
Five non-Zuffa February Fights Worth Watching
Every site releases their ?fights to watch this month? list. Well, this one?s going to be a little different. Obviously, you already have seen last night’s stellar main event between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz for the interim world welterw...
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UFC 143 video: Nelson impressed with JDS and Werdum, no so much with Lesnar and Overeem
LAS VEGAS -- Roy Nelson isn't afraid to say what's on his mind even if he's risking a beatdown somewhere down the line.
Speaking to the gathered media at the UFC 143 workout day, "Big Country" is a big backer of Junior dos Santos and had nothing but nice things to say about Fabricio Werdum, his opponent on Saturday night. When it comes to the recently retired Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem, he's not too impressed.
"Other people have the easier roads [to a title] shot, like Overeem. He beat Brock ... ooh. Now you get a title shot. Whatever," joked Nelson. "Overeem does really good at what he does. He's a good striker. Ground? Maybe not so much. Talk about dos Santos here, all he does is knock people out."
Nelson can crow loudly about JDS because he went 15 minutes with the champ and couldn't be finished.
On the topic of Lesnar, Nelson was pretty blunt during a discussion on his hometown radio station ESPN1100/98.9 FM in Las Vegas.
"I don't think he was ever going to retire as champion. I think it was more to introduce the UFC to Alistair Overeem," Nelson said about Lesnar's UFC 141 postfight comments that he would've retired after a fight against dos Santos had he beaten Overeem (5:00 mark). "I think he just wanted to get a paycheck and call it a retirement and call it a day. And good for him."
Werdum (14-5-1, 2-2 UFC) returns to the UFC for the first time since 2008. He was 3-1 with Strikeforce including a win over Fedor Emelianenko. Werdum is a minus-150 over Nelson (16-6, 3-2 UFC).
You can watch UFC 143 right here on Yahoo! Sports
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Future UFC: GSP vs Carlos Condit
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Sunday
Officer Mike Russow takes UFC on Fox 2 decision
CHICAGO -- Mike Russow did his city proud with a decision victory at UFC on Fox 2. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27 for Russow, causing loud cheers from the crowd at the United Center.
Russow started with a quick takedown. When they returned to their feet, Russow was aggressive, landing a combination before clinching up with Einemo. He moved inside with strikes, and then got another takedown. From there Russow controlled Einemo until the last five seconds, when Einemo briefly reversed position before the round ended.
The second round started much like the first, with Russow getting a quick takedown. Russow briefly stood up and towered over Einemo, but returned to controlling him on the ground. They were stood up with 22 seconds left in the round, but Russow returned to the takedown that served him well for the first two rounds.
Einemo was more aggressive in the third round, and nailed Russow with a knee and a punch. Russow got the takedown again, but had more trouble with it. When on the ground, Einemo came close to take Russow's back, but Russow slipped out of it. Russow controlled Einemo for most of the round, but the two were stood up with just over a minute left. Einemo hit Russow with a knee, then Russow used the next knee for another takedown.
Russow is a full-time member of the Chicago Police Department and took a month off from the department to prepare for this bout. He's now 4-0 in the UFC and 15-1 overall. Einemo, a member of the famed Golden Glory camp, has lost both of his UFC bouts.
UFC 143: Edward Figueroa Says Low Blows Effected His Ability To Fight
MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant catches up with Edwin Figueroa after his split-decision win over Alex Caceres at UFC 143 and hears what he has to say about the two low blows he received during the fight. He talks about how badly they hurt, the smirk he saw on Caceres's face and how he feels about the point deductions.
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/ufc-143-edward-figueroa-says-low-blows-effected-his-ability-to-fight/
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Georges St-Pierre focused on Nick Diaz and nothing else
LAS VEGAS -- Think Georges St-Pierre isn't obsessed with Nick Diaz? Consider this: The UFC welterweight champion didn't know who is playing in Sunday's Super Bowl.
When the Montreal native was asked if he'd be rooting for the New England Patriots against the New York Giants during a media availability at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Wednesday, St-Pierre replied "Are the Patriots playing? I don't even know who's in the [game]. I think New York is in it. New York is closer to Montreal, so I hope New York will win."
One would think St-Pierre would have plenty of time to keep up with the rest of the sports world, since he's been on the sidelines in Los Angeles, rehabbing from his December surgery to repair his torn left ACL.
But it's clear he's fixated on Diaz, the one fighter who has proven his ability to get under his skin.
"I can be a little, what do you call it? OCD. Obsessive-compulsive," said St-Pierre.
Diaz, who fights Condit for the interim welterweight title in the main event of UFC 143 on Saturday night, is the current object of GSP's self-described OCD. While St-Pierre has all the respect in the world for Condit, the champion is openly rooting for a rematch with St-Pierre, who he feels has openly disrespected him.
"I'm thinking about him right now, said St-Pierre. "I don't try to think too much about him. I hope he wins the fight Saturday night. I hope he does, I pray he does. Maybe he won't, but I hope he does."
"I want Nick Diaz to win for two reasons," said St-Pierre. "First, it is the fight everyone wants to see, he was the champion of Strikeforce and I was the champion of the UFC. What lights the fire in me is challenges. When I don't have a challenge, I feel dead. Also, a lot of the things he has said, he has questioned me and my integrity. I have never cheated in my life. It is one thing when you something to promote the fight but it is another when you attack someone personally. It is what it is and that's why I have my motivation to fight him.
St-Pierre said he won't be able to train all-out until July, which makes November the earliest target date for an Octagon return when you factor in a full training camp if all goes well. His last fight was his April 30, 2011, win over Jake Shields, so a November return would mean a year and a half away from the cage.
But St-Pierre's laser focus is aimed at Diaz, so the champ shook off questions of Octagon rust and dismissed the notion of taking a tune-up fight before facing Diaz.
"In mixed martial arts, there's no such thing as a tune-up fight. There's not guy out there who I can say, oh, I can take him. Who knows, that guy might kick my ass. There is no such thing as tune-up fights. In boxing, they can have optional title fights. I truly believe it's ridiculous. You're champion, you should fight the main guy."
So GSP has made it clear Diaz is the man he wants to fight, preferably as soon as November.
"I want him to wait for me. I want him to go on vacation and relax a bit and wait for me, because I'll be back soon."
Just don't ask him about the NBA Finals or the World Series between now and then.
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