Fight Champions: 5/13/12

Saturday

?King Mo? Lawal signs one-of-a-kind deal with TNA wrestling and Bellator (VIDEO)

After being released by Strikeforce, former light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal has signed with both TNA professional wrestling and Bellator. Both groups have a partnership with Spike, making this deal possible.

"This deal is a dream come true for me," Lawal said. "Bjorn [Rebney, Bellator CEO] and Dixie [Carter, TNA president] have given me the opportunity to engage in my two great loves, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling, at the same time.� And, to have it all on Spike TV is really Buttercream icing on a big ole cake ? not that whipped cream stuff either!"

He will begin appearing with TNA Impact this summer. When Bellator moves from MTV2 to Spike in 2013, Lawal will return to mixed martial arts.

It's a perfect fit for Lawal, who has world-class amateur wrestling credentials and enough showmanship to fit in well among the pro wrestling world. His fight entrances often used props and dancers, and he wore a crown and a cape to the cage. Lawal also showed off his pro wrestling chops with Strikeforce heavyweight Daniel Cormier in November of 2009.

This contract is a bright spot for what had been a turbulent 2012 for Lawal. He contracted a life-threatening staph infection after knee surgery. His victory over Lorenz Larkin was overturned by the Nevada Athletic Commission for a positive drug test, and he was suspended from MMA for nine months. After the hearing to appeal his suspension, Lawal called a commissioner a racist [expletive], and was cut from Strikeforce. Though he apologized personally to the commissioner, he was still not invited back to the Zuffa-owned promotion.

He doesn't see a scenario where he will return to Zuffa through Strikeforce or the UFC:

"I'm not going to wait for nobody. If somebody comes to me with something that is good and a great deal, I'm going to take the best deal. And right now, the Bellator deal is the best deal you can possibly get. With Bellator and Impact Wrestling, that's the best deal you can possibly get, and I took it."

How will "King Mo" do as a pro wrestler and fighter? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/king-mo-lawal-signs-one-kind-deal-tna-220200888.html

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The awesomest Budweiser commercial ever! (Spot the cameos!)

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I laughed my ass off to this, especially the Buffer. And Mr. Machida! :D

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/102083-awesomest-budweiser-commercial-ever-spot-cameos.html

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No Longer Green, Sadollah Turns The Corner

Source: http://www.ufc.com/news/No-Longer-Green-Sadollah-Turns-The-Corner

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Weekend warriors: Daniel Straus takes tournament and Michael Chiesa scores upset

The MMA world continued to turn as you were off celebrating Mother's Day, so here's a quick rundown of what you need to know from the weekend.

As you can see from the video highlights, at Bellator Daniel Straus took the featherweight tournament final in a unanimous decision over Marlon Sandro. With that win, Straus will get to vie for the Bellator featherweight belt, which is currently held by Pat Curran. Patricky Freire will fight for it next.

Bellator was also marred by controversy as Waachiim Spiritwolf was winning his bout with Marius Zaromskis. However, Spiritwolf sustained a cut too severe to go on. For if the stoppage was justified, let's turn to veteran MMA journalist Jim Genia:

Tough break for Waachim Spiritwolf on that cut-stoppage, as he was wrecking Marius Zaromskis.� However, in no way, shape or form do I question that stoppage.� Dr. Sherry Wulkan was the one who waved the bout off, and she's been a ringside physician for more MMA bouts than 99.9% of the world has even�read about on the Internet.

Marcin Held won with a quick heel hook, and Marcus Galvao took a decision to earn a spot in the bantamweight tournament finals.

Quarterfinals were underway at set of "The Ultimate Fighter." Before the bouts, Dana White broke the news about Dominick Cruz's torn ACL to both teams before confirming that Cruz will stay on to coach for the rest of the season.

In the first quarterfinal, James Vick pressured Joe Proctor and avoided his submissions to take the two-round decision. Michael Chiesa moved on to the semifinals by scoring a TKO over Justin Lawrence in the third round. Lawrence was considered the favorite coming into the show, so Chiesa's win was an upset.

This Friday, Team Cruz's Vinc Pichel will fight Team Faber's Chris Saunders and a bout between teammates, as Team Faber's Al Iaquinta faces Andy Ogle.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/weekend-warriors-daniel-straus-takes-tournament-michael-chiesa-122652627.html

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Is this a rip off?

I learn 10th planet Jiu Jitsu under Scott eistein epstein (Chuck liddells former trainer and one of the best in the 10th planet system) It's $125 a...

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Friday

Bellator 69 Results: Falcao wins Season 6 Title, Amoussou vs. Baker Set, Aguilar Edges Fujii

Despite last minute changes for the second straight week, Bellator 69 provided plenty of entertainment Friday night. The event took place live from L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28596/bellator-69-results-falcao-wins-season-6-title-amoussou-vs-baker-set-aguilar-edges-fujii/

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The Raid.....

Go see this movie. Wow. I have never seen a better action film, the action was amazing, never seen choreography like it.

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Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/tv-movies/102080-raid.html

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UFC on Fuel TV 3: Poirier vs. Jung Play-By-Play

The UFC returns to Fuel TV tonight as the "UFC on Fuel TV 3" takes place live from Fairfax, VA. MMAFrenzy concludes its live coverage with play by play of tonight's main event between Dustin Poirier and Chan Sung Jung. Be sure to check out our full coverage of UFC on Fuel TV 3.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28560/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-poirier-vs-jung-play-by-play/

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Nate Diaz shines in UFC on Fox 3 main event; Johny Hendricks, Alan Belcher and Lavar Johnson with big wins

Nate Diaz became the first fighter to stop Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 3 in New Jersey Saturday with a guillotine choke in the second round of the main event.

After a tight first round, Diaz started to taunt Miller in the second round. When Miller tried for the takedown, Diaz rolled into a one-arm guillotine choke so tight that Miller's tongue was stuck out. He was forced to tap at 4:09 in the second.

After the bout, Diaz said he had a hard time with the bout because he respected Miller.

"I'm happy to come out to New Jersey and come out and perform. It was hard to be motivated to train because he's a good guy."

With the win, Diaz is expected to face Anthony Pettis in a title-eliminator bout.

Hendricks takes split-decision

Surprisingly, the two Division I national champions stuck to striking for most of the first round. Josh Koscheck got the better of exchanges and avoided Johny Hendricks' takedowns. Hendricks did a better job in the second, using lefts to beat up Koscheck's face and knees to weaken his legs.

Koscheck got the first takedown of the fight in the round, and used top position to control the fight until the end but it was Hendricks who came out with a 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 split-decision win.

For Hendricks, the win is his fourth in a row and the key to a welterweight title shot. UFC president Dana White hinted earlier this week that with a win, Hendricks could be next in line, after interim champ Carlos Condit challenges George St-Pierre.

Belcher, Johnson impress

Most fighters cannot escape the Rousimar Palhares leg lock, but Alan Belcher did and that was the key to his win. Belcher attempted a leg lock of his own before Palhares put on the kneebar that has broken many a fighter before him. When he escaped, he put down ground and pound that stopped Palhares at 4:18 in the first round.

Pat Barry tried to use a ground game against Johnson early on, but he couldn't keep Lavar Johnson down. With less than a minute to go in the first round, Johnson wobbled Barry with a head kick, then hemmed him in against the fence, landing a barrage of punches. Barry didn't move and just absorbed Johnson's strikes until he fell to the ground with 21 seconds left in the first round.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/nate-diaz-shines-ufc-fox-3-main-event-020735937.html

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John Alessio returning to the Octagon at UFC 148 against Shane Roller

One of the most experienced athletes on the UFC?s roster will get another shot at notching a win inside the Octagon when John Alessio faces Shane Roller at UFC 148. The 32-year old Alessio has been fighting as a professional since 1998 though he?s failed to find success in any of his four UFC fights. [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/11/john-alessio-returning-to-the-octagon-at-ufc-148-against-shane-roller

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Thursday

Three Fights Added to UFC on Fuel TV 4

The UFC has announced the addition of three match ups to the impending UFC on Fuel TV 4 fight card, which is expected to take place on July 11 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The match ups are set for the bantamweight and flyweight divisions.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28529/three-fights-added-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-4/

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Reactions to Nick Diaz?s No-Show from Around the Internet

Adding to his legend, capricious Stockton native Nick Diaz no-showed a planned and highly-anticipated Brazilian jiu-jitsu superfight with top grappler Braulio Estima yesterday at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo. As with most things Nick Diaz does, this got people talking. Check out some of the reactions to Diaz's disappearing act from his peers and promoters inside.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28528/reactions-to-nick-diazs-no-show-from-around-the-internet/

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UFC on Fox 3 will answer these five questions

UFC returns to network television for the third time on Saturday with four bouts on Fox and six on Fuel TV. What questions will be answered when the fights are over?

1. Is Johny Hendricks ready for the big time? Since losing to Rick Story in 2010, Hendricks has been on a tear. He won three straight fights, including a 12-second knockout of Jon Fitch. His last test before being promised a title shot is Josh Koscheck, a one-time welterweight contender who has equally impressive wrestling credentials.

2. Does Nate Diaz deserve a title shot? UFC president Dana White says with a win over Jim Miller, yes. Diaz won his last two fights, but lost the two before that. The lightweight belt is being contested in August and Anthony Pettis is waiting in the wings. Even with a win, Diaz may have some time on his hands before fighting for UFC gold.

3. Is Josh Koscheck over the hill? Koscheck is 34. Hendricks is 28. That age difference means it's easy to look at the fight as old fogie vs. young buck, but Koscheck took offense, calling any media who pointed out the gap between their ages "retards." If he wants to prove he's not an old man, he needs to give a better showing in the cage against Hendricks than he did against Mike Pierce in February, when he barely won a split decision.

4. Will Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson last more than a minute? This bout kicks off the month of the heavyweight, and it promises to be the perfect way to start a May that will feature the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix finals and UFC 146's all heavyweight main card. Barry and Johnson have 20 knockout wins between them. Chances are that number will be 21 by the time the bout is over.

5. How do the latest crop of "The Ultimate Fighter" products stand up? The preliminary card, airing on Fuel TV and Fox Deportes, is full of TUF castmembers from the past few seasons. John Dodson, Louis Gaudinot and Dennis Bermudez are getting their first shots at fights outside of the TUF finale, and this is their chance to show they're more than just good TV.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fox-3-answer-five-questions-143924003.html

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Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens Fight Video Highlights

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/5/16/3023637/donald-cerrone-vs-jeremy-stephens-fight-video-highlights-ufc-on-fuel-3

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Bellator 68 Results: Daniel Straus comes out with hand raised against Marlon Sandro

Bellator featherweight Marlon Sandro did his best to earn a shot at redemption against current champion Pat Curran but came up short in the effort thanks to talented wrestler Daniel Straus. Though a competitive clash, Straus? constant pressure and takedowns were the difference in the 145-pound tournament final and earned him the decision win. As [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/12/bellator-68-results-daniel-straus-comes-out-with-hand-raised-against-marlon-sandro

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Wednesday

M-1 champion Vinny Magalhaes put championship belt on eBay

If you want an MMA championship belt -- a valid one not sold at local toys stores -- you can either train for years and win it, or be the highest bidder on the M-1 belt that Vinny Magalhaes is selling on eBay.

UFC veteran Magalhaes won the M-1 light heavyweight belt last April and defended it in October, but then found himself in a long, public squabble with M-1 management. He and M-1 director of operations Evgeni Kogan have exchanged nasty insults over Twitter after Magalhaes was not happy with the fights the Russian-based promotion was making, and Kogan supposedly coached one of Magalhaes' opponents from ringside, a huge no-no for a promoter who should be unbiased.

Since Magalhaes said he is through his contract and wants to move on from the promotion, he has no reason to hold on to the belt. He put it on eBay, starting bids at $0.09. At the time of writing, it's up to $2,605. Magalhaes tweeted the link and told Kogan, "Hey buddy, you wanted your belt back? #placeyourbid it's on @ebay :)"

Thanks, Bloody Elbow.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/m-1-champion-vinny-magalhaes-put-championship-belt-134630897.html

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UFC on Fuel TV 4 Gets Two More Match Ups

UFC on Fuel TV 4 is rapidly materializing, as two more match ups for the card were announced today. UFC on Fuel TV 4 is expected to take place on July 11 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. A middleweight bout between top middleweight contenders Mark Mu�oz and Chris Weidman is expected to headline the card.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28574/ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-gets-two-more-match-ups/

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M-1 champion Vinny Magalhaes put championship belt on eBay

Thanks, Bloody Elbow.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/m-1-champion-vinny-magalhaes-put-championship-belt-134630897.html

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UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir Extended Preview

UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos and former title holder, Frank Mir, are set to clash on May 26, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two fighters headline a pure heavyweight pay-per-view card as part of UFC 146.

Source: http://www.themmanews.com/ufc-146-dos-santos-vs-mir-extended-preview/

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Jon Jones draws Dan Henderson on Labor Day Weekend

It looks like Jon Jones anticipated outing against legendary light heavyweight Dan Henderson has an official date! According to UFC President Dana White (via Twitter), ?Bones? will battle Henderson on September 1 in Las Vegas. Though the show does not have a numerical label yet the card is expected to be UFC 151. When the [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/10/jon-jones-draws-dan-henderson-on-labor-day-weekend

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Tuesday

?Mineirinho? Stadium in Belo Horizonte Official Host for UFC 147

The UFC sent out a press release today confirming the "Mineirinho" stadium (Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drumond) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil as the official site of the UFC 147 fight card. The fight card is scheduled to take place this June and will feature a rematch between Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort, as well as the finals of 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil'.

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Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28504/mineirinho-stadium-in-belo-horizonte-official-as-host-for-ufc-147/

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Friday night talkback thread: Michael Chandler?s Bellator bout and final opening round on TUF

Before we talk about the fights, let's take a second to listen to some Beastie Boys. Adam "MCA" Yauch died today after a battle with cancer, but left a legacy of great music. Enjoy one of my favorites above.

And yes, we have plenty of fights to talk about. Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chander is fighting for the first time since his memorable win over Eddie Alvarez. He will take on Akihiro Gono in a non-title bout. Bryan Baker will fight Ben Saunders in a welterweight tournament semifinal.

On "The Ultimate Fighter," the opening round will finish out with Team Faber's Andy Ogle taking on Team Cruz's Mike Rio.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/friday-night-talkback-thread-michael-chandler-bellator-bout-222829744.html

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Hockey Fight of the Day: Corey Perry vs. Gilbert Brule

Helmets? We don’t need no stinkin helmets! Well, at least the Phoenix Coyotes’ Gilbert Brule and Anaheim Ducks’ Corey Perry didn’t when it comes to this entertaining clash from earlier in the season. Tweet

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/14/hockey-fight-of-the-day-corey-perry-vs-gilbert-brule

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UFC on FUEL TV 3 Weigh-In Video

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/5/14/3019515/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-weigh-in-video

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Monday

Reader Rants: Cagereaders sound off on Quinton Jackson, future champs and more

It's time to check in with Cagereaders on their opinions on the latest in MMA news. We hear your thoughts on Quinton Jackson, which belts will change hands, and most importantly, Louis Gaudinot's hair. Want your thoughts included in a future reader rants? Like Cagewriter on Facebook and comment on the stories that show up in your timeline.

How do you solve a problem like "Rampage?" Some Cagereaders have ideas.

There are a lot of people that make the UFC money, but once you start losing, your marketability dwindles. Add in the general consensus that Quinton doesn't care anymore and seemingly doesn't want to evolve his game; you'll see that this is not a benefit for anyone involved. Have him fight the final time on his contract and let him go. Throw him in against a mid-tier fighter on the undercard (like they did with Arlovski years ago) and move on. -- Ryan Wahl

Although I used to be a huge fan of Rampage and am less so these days, reading Quinton's words makes me consider if what he wants is the same thing I think certain other fighters want: Big fights with no title implications. I think there are a handfull of fighter who just want to hammer checks and generally not worry about rank or title. In other words fighters may be hunting for financial security for what they do and not a title shot where some of their limitations could be exposed. I say the UFC should have Quinton fight guys with great stand up, let him makes some money, put on some great stand up fights and everyone wins. Sometimes you just give the baby his bottle until he grows out of it. -- Mark Jimerson

With nearly every UFC belt on the line this summer, will any change hands?

I love this current batch of champions. I think it's good for the sport to have dominant champs. That being said, I think the one most likely to lose in his next fight is Benson Henderson, but I think that JDS has less of a gap on the field in his weight class (Mir is a mismatch.) But Ben Henderson became somewhat of a superhuman to me after his last fight when he told his corner man he could go another five rounds, and seemed perfectly able to do so. In a way, that was one of the most impressive things I've seen watching years of MMA. -- John Wilcox

Cagereaders tuned into Invicta FC's all-female card.

Shows there are a lot of different weight classes that are competitive. Not just the Strikeforce 135! Great show, lots of heart by the women warriors! -- David Feinblatt

And onto the most important point of discussion: Should Louis Gaudinot cut his hair?

God yes. Every second that a fighter has to spend getting hair out of his eyes is a second in which he is losing the fight. -- Bruce Garrison

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/reader-rants-cagereaders-sound-off-quinton-jackson-future-145328836.html

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Reader Rants: Cagereaders sound off on Quinton Jackson, future champs and more

How do you solve a problem like "Rampage?" Some Cagereaders have ideas.

With nearly every UFC belt on the line this summer, will any change hands?

Cagereaders tuned into Invicta FC's all-female card.

Shows there are a lot of different weight classes that are competitive. Not just the Strikeforce 135! Great show, lots of heart by the women warriors! -- David Feinblatt

And onto the most important point of discussion: Should Louis Gaudinot cut his hair?

God yes. Every second that a fighter has to spend getting hair out of his eyes is a second in which he is losing the fight. -- Bruce Garrison

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/reader-rants-cagereaders-sound-off-quinton-jackson-future-145328836.html

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Nick Diaz no shows for World Jiu-Jitsu Expo match with Braulio Estima

UFC welterweight Nick Diaz’s intriguing BJJ match with Braulio Estima did not happen as planned yesterday when the Stockton Native failed to attend the event. Diaz was reportedly going to donate his purse to charity and, as of yet, no official st...

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No Longer Green, Sadollah Turns The Corner

Source: http://www.ufc.com/news/No-Longer-Green-Sadollah-Turns-The-Corner

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Nate Diaz, Jim Miller make weight at UFC on Fox 3 weigh-ins in New Jersey

Jim Miller made weight in front of his home crowd at the Izod Center in Newark, just a half hour from where he trains. His opponent, Nate Diaz, also made weight to make their five-round fight on Saturday official.

The rest of the weigh-ins were uneventful. Danny Castillo sported the best outfit, coming to the stage in what appeared to be a suit and tie, but tore off like track pants. John Dodson's socks were the best accessory. John Lineker came in a pound heavy for his flyweight bout with Louis Gaudinot, and will hand over $1,200 to Gaudinot.

Complete weigh-in results from our friends at MMA Junkie:

MAIN CARD (FOX)
Nate Diaz (156) vs. Jim Miller (156)
Johny Hendricks (170.5) vs. Josh Koscheck (170.5)
Alan Belcher (186) vs. Rousimar Palhares (186)
Pat Barry (244) vs. Lavar Johnson (253)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FUEL TV)
Tony Ferguson (154.5) vs. Michael Johnson (156)
John Dodson (126) vs. Tim Elliott (125)
John Hathaway (169) vs. Pascal Krauss (169)
Louis Gaudinot (126) vs. John Lineker (127)
Danny Castillo (155) vs. John Cholish (155.5)
Dennis Bermudez (145.5) vs. Pablo Garza (145)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Roland Delorme (135) vs. Nick Denis (135)
Mike Massenzio (184) vs. Karlos Vemola (185)

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/nate-diaz-jim-miller-weight-ufc-fox-3-211308372.html

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Sunday

Yang Gets His Opportunity to Put the TUF Curse to Rest

Source: http://www.ufc.com/news/Yang-Gets-His-Opportunity-to-Put-the-TUF-Curse-to-Rest

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53-year-old knocks out opponent half his age

Let's hear it for the old guys! 53-year-old Tim Karaker showed up at Fire Extreme in Bourbonnais, Ill. last week and was asked to fight. He said yes, and knocked out 21-year-old Brandon Frey. Watch his MMA debut here, and skip to the 2:30 mark for the KO. UFC fighter Stephan Bonnar narrates and lets a few NSFW words slip.

Apparently, the medical personnel who is supposed to be at that fight were out for a walk, because they weren't too quick in responding to Frey on the ground. Nonetheless, congratulations to Karaker. You're now the hero of Bonnar as well as every man over the age of 50 who wanted to throw some leather at a youngun but couldn't actually get in a cage with him.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/53-old-knocks-opponent-half-age-124941961.html

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UFC 146 set after Roy Nelson vs. Gabriel Gonzaga added

The UFC 146 dominoes have finally stopped falling, as the all-heavyweight main card is set. Roy Nelson will face Gabriel Gonzaga and Shane Del Rosario will fight Stipe Miocic.

The shake-up started on Friday, when Alistair Overeem withdrew from the title bout with Junior dos Santos after a pre-fight test showed elevated levels of testosterone. Overeem said he wanted time to resolve the issue with the Nevada Athletic Commission, but that left dos Santos without an opponent and UFC 146 without a main event.

Frank Mir stepped into the title fight, Antonio Silva was given the bout with Cain Velasquez, Nelson got Gonzaga, and Miocic, who was not originally on the card, stepped up to fight Del Rosario.

What do you think of the updates to the card? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-146-set-roy-nelson-vs-gabriel-gonzaga-115033798.html

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Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva II moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas

After logistical problems put UFC 147 in Rio de Janeiro in question, UFC president Dana White confirmed today Chael Sonnen's title rematch with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be moved to UFC 148 in Las Vegas on July 7.

"I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that Chael and Anderson will be fighting, but the bad news is that we can't do it here," White told a room full of reporters in Rio.

A United Nations convention causing logistical issues and difficulty finding a venue forced the change.

UFC 147, which will feature "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" finals as well as coaches Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva facing off, still does not have a venue. The fights are still expected to take place on June 23 in Brazil.

White said Anderson Silva was not happy about the fight moving from his home country.

"He was upset about not fighting in Brazil. It took a lot of talking, and I finally convinced Anderson to take this fight in Las Vegas," White said.

Silva said that he does have fans all over the world, so he is comfortable fighting in Las Vegas.

"I'm a UFC athlete and I don't have fans just in Brazil but all over the world. Nothing will change. But I will do my job as always," Silva said.

Sonnen was disappointed that he wouldn't get a chance to break the UFC's attendance record of 55,000 set in Toronto at UFC 129.

"It was disappointing. I was hoping to be a part of breaking that record. But Las Vegas is the fight capital of the world and this is the biggest fight in the history of combat. My plan was to come here, take your money and my new belt and go back to America, but now I have to wait and stomp him on July 7. That's exactly what I'm going to do."

Adding Sonnen vs. Silva II as the main event at UFC 148 strengthens what was already a blockbuster card. At UFC 148, Urijah Faber will fight Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight belt, Rich Franklin will face Cung Le, Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin will fight for the third time, and Michael Bisping will fight Tim Boetsch.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/chael-sonnen-vs-anderson-silva-ii-moved-ufc-153643968.html

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Rick Story scrapping with Papy Abedi at UFC on FX 4

It?s amazing how much can change in a year. Last May, UFC welterweight Rick Story was seen by many as a top contender, possibly even the future of the division, after racking up six straight wins including success against Thiago Alves and Johny Hendricks. Fast-forward to today and the 27-year old will look to avoid [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/09/rick-story-scrapping-with-papy-abedi-at-ufc-on-fx-4

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UFC on Fox 3 photos: Cartwheels and chokes and more

Check out the latest batch of pictures from UFC on Fox 3 by Tracy Lee. You will see the best from Nate Diaz's win over Jim Miller, Johny Hendricks' close win over Josh Koscheck and the rest of the bouts from the most entertaining card on Fox yet.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-fox-3-photos-cartwheels-chokes-more-165424381.html

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UFC 149 in Calgary Sells Out

Source: http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-149-sold-out-press-release

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Urijah Faber Responds to Cruz Injury

Urijah Faber had been looking forward to fighting fellow TUF Live coach, and bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz at UFC 148 until a knee injury shelved Cruz. Faber has released a video response to Cruz's injury.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28471/urijah-faber-responds-to-cruz-injury/

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