Source: http://www.ufc.com/news/Maynards-Road-Back-Right-on-Schedule
Wednesday
UFC heavyweight Pat Barry wants bout before year?s end
Fans can add UFC heavyweight Pat Barry to the growing list of fighters seeking a scrap before the calendar rolls over into 2013. Barry has been out since May while nursing a broken thumb he sustained in a loss to Lavar Johnson at UFC on FOX 3.
Now, with a ?thumb?s up? from doctors, it appears the 33-year old is ready to resume training with the goal of giving it a go in the Octagon in the next few months.
?I told (matchmaker) Joe Silva already,? said Barry in an interview with MMAFight Corner. ?I already sent him a message saying ?I?m cleared by the doctor. I can start training again.? He was like ?Alright, great?when will you be ready?? I was like, ?this morning?. By the end of this year, I?m going to punch somebody in the face, whether it?s in the UFC or in Walgreens.?
Barry: “If I punch you in the head you’re gonna fall down…”
A fan-favorite for his personality and powerful strikes, Barry holds an overall record of 7-5 with six strike-based stoppages to his credit. However, when he takes to the cage ?HD? will be in desperate need of a win, dropping three of his last four fights with all involving some form of finish.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
TweetSource: http://www.fighters.com/09/09/ufc-heavyweight-pat-barry-wants-bout-before-year%e2%80%99s-end
Chris Weidman waiting on title shot while Michael Bisping and Brian Stann are possibilities
"No. We'll see what happens. It could happen," White said.
Um, OK. That clears nothing up. Michael Bisping and Brian Stann are fighting at UFC 152, could that be for the title shot?
""It's an incredibly important fight. As soon as you start saying what's next for Anderson Silva, something pops up and there're tons of guys who are ready to fight him in the mix and we'll see what happens."
Bisping's last three fights include a loss to Chael Sonnen and wins over Jason Miller, who is no longer in the UFC, and Jorge Rivera who is now retired. Stann is 2-1 in his last three fights with a loss to Sonnen. Both fighters could not beat Sonnen, who just lost to Silva. But it's possible one of them could get the title shot over Weidman?
What's frustrating about a lack of a real method behind who gets title shots and who doesn't weakens the belt. There is no doubt that the New York Giants were the best team in the NFL because they won the tournament designed to find the champion.
Every team in the NFL had a chance to get to the playoffs by winning enough of their games. Though some teams earned a bye because of their regular season play, every team knew exactly what they had to do to get a chance at the Super Bowl title before they stepped foot on the field.
It's not that way in the UFC. Weidman has done everything that usually earns a title shot, but for whatever, unknown reason, he's not getting it. The fighter who has proven worthy of a title shot not getting it means the champion isn't facing the best.
Because the UFC is a promotion, not a league, and a private company, they can do what they want with title shots and be as transparent as they like. However, they cannot be surprised when media and fans start to question if "it's as real as it gets," as the UFC motto suggests.
UFC heavyweight Pat Barry wants bout before year?s end
Fans can add UFC heavyweight Pat Barry to the growing list of fighters seeking a scrap before the calendar rolls over into 2013. Barry has been out since May while nursing a broken thumb he sustained in a loss to Lavar Johnson at UFC on FOX 3.
Now, with a ?thumb?s up? from doctors, it appears the 33-year old is ready to resume training with the goal of giving it a go in the Octagon in the next few months.
?I told (matchmaker) Joe Silva already,? said Barry in an interview with MMAFight Corner. ?I already sent him a message saying ?I?m cleared by the doctor. I can start training again.? He was like ?Alright, great?when will you be ready?? I was like, ?this morning?. By the end of this year, I?m going to punch somebody in the face, whether it?s in the UFC or in Walgreens.?
Barry: “If I punch you in the head you’re gonna fall down…”
A fan-favorite for his personality and powerful strikes, Barry holds an overall record of 7-5 with six strike-based stoppages to his credit. However, when he takes to the cage ?HD? will be in desperate need of a win, dropping three of his last four fights with all involving some form of finish.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
TweetSource: http://www.fighters.com/09/09/ufc-heavyweight-pat-barry-wants-bout-before-year%e2%80%99s-end
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Tuesday
Georges St-Pierre in No Hurry to Talk Anderson Silva Superfight
While UFC president Dana White, middleweight king Anderson Silva and every fan walking God’s green earth are clamoring over the possibility of the superfight between Silva and welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (Pictured) finally coming to fruition, GSP claims there are still many 170-pound hurdles he has to clear before batting “The Spider.”� First and foremost, [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/127363/georges-st-pierre-in-no-hurry-to-talk-anderson-silva-superfight/
UFC Heads to Australia for UFC on FX 6, Lombard vs. Palhares Headlines
The UFC is making their return to “the land of down under” on December 14 for their sixth offering on FX. UFC President Dana White confirmed the event via twitter today as well as named the main event for the evening as Hector Lombard and Rousimar Palhares will face off in a clash of the [...]
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30271/ufc-heads-to-australia-for-ufc-on-fx-6-lombard-vs-palhares-headlines/
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5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of ?MMA Link Club?, Five Ounces of Pain?s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy? Arianny Celeste is Singing Again (TheFightNerd.com) Tito Ortiz Creates Amateur Fight League (5thRound.com) Michael Bisping Focused on Brian Stann First, Anderson Silva Second (MMAConvert.com) More Shadiness from the [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/09/08/5-oz-mma-link-club-109/
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Patrick Cote colliding with Alessio Sakara at UFC 154
During his recent absence from the promotion, UFC middleweight Patrick Cote never complained about his situation and simply kept fighting under the premise he would earn his way back onto the roster by racking up wins outside of the organization. After stringing together a quartet of successful clashes ?The Predator? did indeed get his chance but came up short on the judges? scorecards in a short-notice meeting with Cung Le.
However, it appears his professionalism and dedication to the cause has now paid off, as Cote was recently named to the lineup for UFC 154 where he?ll face fellow striker Alessio Sakara. The card takes place in Cote?s hometown of Montreal, Canada, while also featuring one of his best friends/training partners in the headlining slot ? Georges St-Pierre.
UFC officials have confirmed the bout.
Cote holds an overall record of 17-8 with eleven finishes including eight by way of knockout. However, the former title-contender has never actually been stopped with strikes himself despite owning past triumphs over the likes of hard-hitting foes like Drew McFedries and Scott Smith.
A Closer Look at Cote’s Loss to Le
Though Sakara is coming off back-to-back losses, the 30-year old is one of the division?s better boxers with a career mark of 15-9 and nine TKOs to his credit.
PHOTO CREDIT – UFC
TweetSource: http://www.fighters.com/09/01/patrick-cote-colliding-with-alessio-sakara-at-ufc-154
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DirecTV offers 6 UFC PPVs for the price of 5
DirecTV is offering a UFC 6 pack of PPVs starting with UFC 152.� Subscribers purchasing the 6 pack will receive 6 PPVs for the price of 5. Subscribers can make a one-time payment of $225 or 2 payments of $112.50. The offer includes UFC 152 through 157. �Here are the current main events for those [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Payout/~3/HHvd18N3bsI/
Monday
UFC 152: Full Length Promo
The UFC’s official full length promo leading up UFC 152 
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmaconvert/~3/-KU7g5Ufboo/
Daniel Cormier down to drop to 205 for fight with Jon Jones
When the UFC was recently left without an opponent for light heavyweight champion Jon Jones the promotion reached out to a handful of fighters in hopes of finding a competitor willing to step up and face the extremely talented 205er. In the end the organization ended up with Vitor Belfort, a middleweight with experience in the division and the reputation of being a legitimate legend. However, it was also revealed Mauricio Rua and Lyoto Machida turned down the opportunity while citing the need for more time to train.
While Strikeforce heavyweight Daniel Cormier may not have been able to make the required weight-related mark in a month, with more time he feels confident it wouldn?t be an issue and is equally certain he won’t be passing on a shot at Jones if offered it.
?Right now no one wants to fight Jon Jones, but sh*t, I?ll do it. I?ll fight Jon Jones. Guys are turning down the fight; you have to go to an old school fighter like Vitor Belfort to step up to the plate. That?s no knock on Machida or ?Shogun?, but if those guys want to coach on The Ultimate Fighter and move off to the side and let me fight Jones, I?ll do it. If no one wants the title shot then give it to Daniel,? the unbeaten Cormier explained in an in an interview with BJPenn.com.
Cormier Wants Immediate UFC Title-Shot with One More Win
Slimming down to 205 pounds may be realistic for the 5?11? Cormier but he also knows doing so requires a lot of work, or at least so he said in a previous interview with CNNSI.
?I’m a clear thinker and I know that I carry some extra fat and I could probably get to 205 if I needed to. But it would have to be a total lifestyle change. I just can’t do it the wrong way anymore,? admitted Cormier, referring to some issues he had cutting weight as an Olympic wrestler.
For now, however, the 33-year old will remain focused on his upcoming bout with Frank Mir. It is expected to be the 10-0 Cormier?s final appearance in Strikeforce before joining the UFC?s roster.
PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE
Source: http://www.fighters.com/08/31/daniel-cormier-down-to-drop-to-205-for-fight-with-jon-jones
Chris Weidman Battles Tim Boetsch at UFC 155
It appears Chris Weidman (Pictured) will have to prove his middleweight mettle at least one more time before getting a shot at the gold. The planet’s most prestigious mixed martial arts promotion announced Friday afternoon Weidman will battle Tim Boetsch at UFC 155. “I think I?m the number-one contender in the division but with Anderson [...]
Source: http://www.5thRound.com/127298/report-chris-weidman-battles-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-155/
Sunday
November Strikeforce Event Adds Sara McMann vs. Liz Carmouche To Card
A women’s bantamweight match has been added to the recently announced Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir event as Sara McMann (6-0) gets set to make her promotional debut versus Liz ‘Girl-Rilla’ Carmouche (7-2). McMann recently signed with Strikeforce, moving over from the Invicta FC promotion. News of the matchup was first broke by MMAFighting.com on Friday. [...]
Source: http://www.themmanews.com/november-strikeforce-event-adds-sara-mcmann-vs-liz-carmouche-to-card/
Dana White Discusses Anderson Silva vs. GSP on ?UFC Tonight?
UFC President Dana White gave an extended interview Tuesday night on "UFC Tonight." White spoke on a variety of topics, including a possible matchup of welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and middleweight champion Anderson Silva. The UFC President indicated the bout would be possible with a St-Pierre victory at UFC 154 and would likely take place at a catchweight of 180lbs.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30234/dana-white-discusses-anderson-silva-vs-gsp-on-ufc-tonight/
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