Watch Georges St. Pierre get beaten by Japanese children in the cutest video ever produced

UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre headed to Japan for UFC 144. He visited a school for young kids and was promptly beaten by children wielding swords.

Seriously, watch the first two and a half minutes of this video. Your day will improve. Watch as GSP beams while the children warm up, then see him not keep up as they run through exercises with plastic swords. Finally, see how they suddenly turn on him and beat GSP over the head until he submits to strikes.

After he talks about how he would have rather played with swords as a kid than with a hockey stick, they show a visit to the mayor of Saitama, Japan, and a visit to a dojo where kids aged around seven beat each other up. But if you can't watch the whole six minutes, at least press play for the first two and half.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/watch-georges-st-pierre-beaten-japanese-children-cutest-161240226.html

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Strikeforce 'Tate vs Rousey' fight card: Paul Daley vs Kazuo Misaki preview

Source: http://www.mmamania.com/2012/2/29/2833722/strikeforce-tate-vs-rousey-fight-card-paul-daley-vs-kazuo-misaki

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Bloody MMA Fights not UFC crap

Hardcore Bare Knuckle Bloody MMA Fights and Street Fighting Cage Fgihts not like UFC PRIDE k1 crap this is REAL MMA Valetudo Fights and no ufc drama

Source: http://www.ufc-video.co.cc/2012/02/bloody-mma-fights-not-ufc-crap/

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Bloody MMA Fights not UFC crap

Hardcore Bare Knuckle Bloody MMA Fights and Street Fighting Cage Fgihts not like UFC PRIDE k1 crap this is REAL MMA Valetudo Fights and no ufc drama

Source: http://www.ufc-video.co.cc/2012/02/bloody-mma-fights-not-ufc-crap/

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CM Punk challenges musician Chris Brown to a fight, calls him a ?sad, cowardly little boy"

WWE Champion CM Punk is known for his habit of unleashing the occasional ?pipe bomb? involving the use of a microphone, cylindrical in nature like a pipe, to put adversaries on blast with his world-class promo skills. However, after the video he released in response to a Tweet by musician Chris Brown, Punk may garner [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/24/cm-punk-challenges-musician-chris-brown-to-a-fight-calls-him-a-%e2%80%9csad-cowardly-little-boy

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UFC on FX Predictions

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/2/28/2826024/ufc-on-fx-predictions

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Video gold: Just three years ago UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson was trying to get on TUF 9

There's all sorts of routes to UFC stardom. Benson Henderson is a great fighter, but his path to a fight with Frank Edgar could've been much different.

He graduated from WEC to UFC to the best fighter in the world's best division. How fast did it happen? Well just over three years ago, Henderson was trying to get a slot on Season 9 of the "Ultimate Fighter."

Cage Potato found this Bendo video as he tried to woo the UFC and Spike into choosing for the United States vs. United Kingdom season.

The lightweights that season were Santino DeFranco, Jason Dent, Cameron Dollar, Richie Whitson. They combined for one fight beyond the TUF 9 Finale. The field was smaller because of U.S. vs. U.K. theme, but clearly they whiffed on this one or they had bigger things in mind for Henderson. He debuted just months late in the WEC with a win over Anthony Njokuani.

At the end of the video, Henderson makes a promise.

"I fought my through the smaller shows. Now it's my time to dance underneath the lights," Henderson said. "I will win the UFC Season 9 Ultimate Fighter and I will fight for the title. You're looking at the future lightweight champ of the UFC."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/video-gold-just-three-years-ago-ufc-lightweight-154944862.html

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Ask the Fight Doc: Why are you opposed to Frankie Edgar fighting at featherweight?

Following his loss to Benson Henderson at UFC 144, now-ex UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar faces a tough decision: fight his way back to another title shot - or drop to featherweight for what could be an immediate shot at Jose Aldo's belt.

The general consensus, of course, is that Edgar is too small for lightweight anyway.

However, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist and consultant Dr. Johnny Benjamin thinks that's bunk; Edgar is only too small for lightweight because too many fighters are gaming the system.

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Bellator heavyweight Blagoi Ivanov suffers serious injury in club stabbing

Blagoi Ivanov, a former Combat Sambo world champion, has suffered life-threatening injuries after a stabbing at a nightclub in Bulgaria over the weekend. Ivanov is currently signed to Bellator?s heavyweight roster, having won his first two fights with the promotion. The Sofia News Agency reported that Ivanov and two of his friends were attacked by [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/28/bellator-heavyweight-blagoi-ivanov-suffers-serious-injury-in-club-stabbing/

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?Rampage? Jackson says knee injury stymied performance at UFC 144

Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson didn?t seem like his usual self against Ryan Bader in the co-headliner of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Saturday night. Following an entrance featuring the PRIDE theme and brought those in attendance at the Saitama Super Arena to their feet, Jackson never got on track, looking fairly sloppy throughout as Bader claimed [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/26/knee-injury-to-blame-according-to-quinton-%e2%80%9crampage%e2%80%9d-jackson/

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MMA Top 10 Middleweights: Intrigue Grows at 185 Pounds

by Michael David SmithWe haven't updated our rankings of the Top 10 middleweights in mixed martial arts in quite some time because, frankly, Anderson Silva has made it a boring division.

That's not to say Silva is boring: When he's on his game, he's as exciting as any athlete this sport has ever seen. And it's not to say the other fighters in the division are boring: There have been plenty of good middleweight scraps over the last few months.

But ranking the middleweight division can get boring because not much changes: It's always Silva on top, and a familiar cast of characters competing for the right to be Silva's next victim.

But there are some indications that the middleweight division in mixed martial arts might be getting a little more interesting. Yushin Okami is finally scheduled to get the title shot that was promised to him months ago, Chael Sonnen is finally getting close to being cleared for a return, and the addition of Strikeforce middleweights (starting in July with Jason Mayhem Miller and likely including Strikeforce champ Jacare Souza soon) may inject some new blood into the middleweight class.

So now is a good time to update our list of the Top 10 middleweights in mixed martial arts, keeping an eye on what's ahead for Silva and the other top fighters.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/11/mma-top-10-middleweights-intrigue-grows-at-185-pounds/

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UFC 144 bonuses: Pettis, Lee, Henderson and Edgar earn $65K awards

SAITAMA, Japan - Anthony Pettis, Vaughan Lee, Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar each earned $65,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 144 event.

Pettis earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Lee picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and headliners Henderson and Edgar earned "Fight of the Night" honors.

MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts at UFC 144's post-fight press conference.

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UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Live Results

After an extended absence in Japan the UFC finally made its return tonight with UFC 144 and a lineup truly fitting the monumental nature of the occasion. Headlined by Frankie Edgar?s title-defense against Benson Henderson, the card also featured a number of other notable bouts including Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski, Anthony Pettis vs. Joe [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/25/ufc-144-edgar-vs-henderson-live-results

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UFC 144 Play-By-Play

MMAFrenzy continues our coverage of UFC 144 with our play-by-play of tonight's main card. Coverage will begin at 10pm EST.

Be sure to check out our complete coverage of UFC 144 including recaps, live results, and more.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27711/ufc-144-play-by-play/

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Gracie Breakdown: UFC 144 Japan

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Enjoy my friends! :)

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/100197-gracie-breakdown-ufc-144-japan.html

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UFC 147 Silva vs Sonnen Feature (NickTheFace2)

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Another great promo!!

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/100200-ufc-147-silva-vs-sonnen-feature-nicktheface2.html

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MMA Marketplace: Nick Diaz in miniature form

I truly apologize for not getting this to you before Valentine's Day because this would be the best gift ever for your valentine. Still, bookmark this and remember it for any occasion: Mother's Day, birthdays, graduation, new baby, Sweet 16 -- there isn't an event where you couldn't give this as a gift.

Ready for the best thing ever? Yes, it's the limited edition Nick Diaz Round 5 doll figurine.

He's fallen on some hard times lately, what with the razor-thin loss to Carlos Condit and the positive drug test result right after the fight. But his straight-out-of-Stockton style makes Nick Diaz in miniature form the perfect gift for your mother, wife, brother, friend, mail carrier or perfect stranger.

Unfortunately, the fingers aren't movable, so you can't get Diaz to give the old Stockton Heybuddy, but you can have him grimace at your loved one throughout the day. Buy it in April at select stores.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-marketplace-nick-diaz-miniature-form-124953476.html

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Anthony Crolla wins British lightweight title

Anthony Crolla won the vacant British lightweight title when he stopped John Watson in the ninth round at the Olympia Hall in Liverpool.
To read the full story: http://boxing.bettor.com/anthony-crolla-wins-british-lightweight-title/news/1338935

Source: http://www.boxing-blog.com/index.php/anthony-crolla-wins-british-lightweight-title/

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UFC on FOX 3 grows with addition of two fights

A pair of Ultimate Fighter 14 alumni has been added to the UFC on FOX 3 lineup, joining fellow cast-mates John Dodson and Louis Gaudinot on the May 5 event. According to the UFC, featherweight finalist Dennis Bermudez will battle submission specialist Pablo Garza in hopes of avoiding a second consecutive loss inside the Octagon, [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/18/ufc-on-fox-3-grows-with-addition-of-two-fights

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Greg Jackson changes tune and will corner Jon Jones at UFC 145

Though it may be with a heavy heart, it appears renowned coach Greg Jackson will indeed be in the corner of light heavyweight champion Jon Jones when ?Bones? faces Rashad Evans. Previously Jackson had stated he would only assist Jones with training for the April bout rather than work the fight from cage-side based on [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/20/greg-jackson-changes-tune-and-will-corner-jon-jones-at-ufc-145

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Frankie Edgar: ?I know how tough he is, I know he brings a hellacious pace, and he wants it.?

UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar knows that there will always be another challenger awaiting him as long as he wears the gold belt. Tonight, Edgar will look to defend his title once again when he takes on Benson Henderson in the main event of UFC 144 from Saitama, Japan. The UFC is returning to The [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/25/frankie-edgar-i-know-how-tough-he-is-i-know-he-brings-a-hellacious-pace-and-he-wants-it/

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Klitschko brothers issue challenge to David Haye

Perhaps someone pointed out that there is strength in numbers.
Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko, who between them command the majority of world title belts in the heavyweight division, have started the latest round of tub-thumping with a view to one of them meeting David Haye in a boxing ring.
To read the full blog: http://boxing.bettor.com/klitschko-brothers-issue-challenge-to-david-haye/news/1337103

Source: http://www.boxing-blog.com/index.php/klitschko-brothers-issue-challenge-david-haye/

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Hockey Fight of the Day: Adam McQuaid vs. B.J. Crombeen

One of the more-familiar faces around these parts, the Boston Bruins’ Adam McQuaid is known for not backing down from a challenge as is the St. Louis Blues’ BJ Crombeen. Fortunately for fans their teams met last night on the ice and, as expected, Crombeen-McQuaid butted heads in the game leading to this fantastic fight [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/23/hockey-fight-of-the-day-adam-mcquaid-vs-b-j-crombeen

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MMAjunkie.com's Dann Stupp on The FAN 590 Toronto today at 11 a.m. ET

MMAjunkie.com editor-in-chief Dann Stupp joins The FAN 590 Toronto today to help preview tonight's UFC 144 event in Japan.

Stupp joins "Sportsnet Today" with Ben Ennis at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT) to discuss Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson and other key bouts.

Tune in to 590 AM in Toronto, or listen online at www.fan590.com.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/rP8NXcPcfTo/mmajunkie-coms-dann-stupp-on-the-fan-590-toronto-today-at-11-a-m-et.mma

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Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall Agree to ?Sudden Death? Round

Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall have agreed to having a "sudden death" round in their upcoming UFC on FX 2 bout. The groundbreaking move would prevent any possibility of a draw in their bout, which will serve as the opening round of the flyweight tournament.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27682/demetrious-johnson-vs-ian-mccall-agree-to-sudden-death-round/

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UFC 144 Prelims Recap: Gomi, Lee, Fukuda, Cariaso, and Tamura all Victorious

The UFC 144 prelims took place tonight on Facebook and FX networks from Saitama, Japan. Fighters Takanori Gomi, Vaughn Lee, Riki Fukuda, Chris Cariaso, Issei Tamura were all victorious on the undercard of tonight's event.

Stay tuned to MMAFrenzy as we start play-by-play for tonight's main card highlighted by a lightweight title bout between champion Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27710/ufc-144-prelims-recap-gomi-lee-fukuda-cariaso-and-tamura-all-victorious/

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Video: UFC 144 Pre-Fight Press Conference

Although the UFC was unable to provide a live stream of last night's pre-fight press conference for UFC 144, video of the entire conference has been released. The press conference includes UFC President Dana White along with fighters on UFC 144's main card: Frankie Edgar, Benson Henderson, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Ryan Bader, Jake Shields, and Yoshihiro Akiyama.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27684/video-ufc-144-pre-fight-press-conference/

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Machida, Jackson or wait: What to do with Dan Henderson?

Dan Henderson appears to be a man with a world of options. Comfortable at both light heavyweight and middleweight, his winning streak and credentials in both Strikeforce and the UFC qualify him for a title shot. After his epic bout with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Henderson said he wanted to try for a title at whatever weight is first.

[Related: Y! Sports pound-for-pound rankings]

Unfortunately for Henderson, the light heavyweight belt will be contested in April, and the middleweight belt is up for grabs in June. He is involved in neither fight. The UFC's solution was to offer him Lyoto Machida, a former champ who most recently lost to Jon Jones in December.

"He doesn't want to fight Machida," [UFC president Dana] White said following Wednesday's UFC on FUEL event. "He doesn't want to wait. He's going to have to wait. Who does he want to fight? I don't know what to do with Dan. Dan's either going to have to wait for Jones or wait for Silva. Or fight somebody else."

Except, Henderson says he was never offered that bout. Via his Twitter account, Henderson disputed White's words.

Was never offered Machida. And even though he has lost 3 out of his last 4, I'm sure it would be entertaining.

Who to believe between the two? Though, as Henderson says, a bout with Machida could be interesting for fans to watch, it doesn't make any sense for Henderson. Dating back to when he held the belt, Machida has losses to Rua, Jones, and Quinton Jackson. His one win was over a retiring Randy Couture.

[Video: Watch Jon Jones get attacked by a police dog]

A win over Machida would get Henderson no closer to the title shot. MMA Fighting's Mike Chiappetta suggests that Henderson takes on the winner of next week's bout between Ryan Bader and Jackson. Though a win over Jackson would avenge a loss on Henderson's record, it could also jeopardize a chance to win a belt off Silva or Jones.

As much as it pains Henderson to sit idle, his best bet is to wait. What would you do in Henderson's shoes? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/machida-jackson-wait-dan-henderson-152748699.html

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MMA Rankings Updated: 2/19/2012

Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/02/19/mma-rankings-updated-2192012/

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UFC 144 Real Time Weigh-In Results

The UFC is less than 24 hours away from making its official return to one of MMA’s birthplaces after more than a decade away. However, before the fighters can face off inside the Octagon at UFC 144 they’ll have to battle the bulge as it were, attempting to make weight despite the travel and time/cultural [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/02/24/ufc-144-real-time-weigh-in-results/

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Junior Dos Santos Interview - UFC

Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon? against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior's speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET.

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/junior-dos-santos-interview-video_8d42cdb57.html

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More bang for your buck at UFC 144, but you have to stay up a little later

As hardcore MMA fans know, holding a fight card in Japan comes with plenty of challenges. The biggest hurdle to clear is the time difference. Watching DREAM and Sengoku on HDNet, fans are usually subjected to 3 a.m. ET starts and a finish around 6 a.m.

According to USA Today, the UFC didn't want to do that plus it would kill pay-per-view buys so the promotion came up with a solution of extending the PPV portion to four hours and seven fights.

The downside? That means the main event between UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson won't start until 1 a.m. ET.

Rather than ask the audience in Japan to show up at an unusually early time for a sports event, UFC opted to shorten the preliminary card and lengthen the pay-per-view portion instead, said Anthony Evans, a spokesman for Zuffa.

The Saitama fight card will feature these fights on the PPV portion:

Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson
Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo
Yoshihiro "Sexyama" Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis
Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/more-bang-buck-ufc-144-stay-little-later-204841083.html

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Rampage Jackson Not Excited With Matt Hamill for UFC 130

by Michael David SmithAfter some shuffling around of the upcoming UFC 130 fight card, Rampage Jackson has gone from taking on Thiago Silva in the co-main event to fighting Matt Hamill in the main event. He's not particularly thrilled with the change.

"Thiago Silva is the type of guy I would love to fight because he has great stand up and he comes to fight most of the time, so I was looking forward to fighting a guy like that," Jackson said on The MMA Hour. "Matt Hamill wasn't on my radar at all. I wasn't excited at all. But then again, not a whole lot gets me excited."

Jackson's comments about not being excited for the fight stand in contrast to the comments of Hamill, who said he plans to break Jackson's will. But Jackson says that the difference between their public comments is simple: Hamill needs to convince himself that he can beat Jackson, while Jackson already knows that he can beat Hamill.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/17/rampage-jackson-not-excited-with-matt-hamill-for-ufc-130/

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"Rampage" Jackson Explains How An Injury Kept Him From Making Weight

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�I wasn�t going to say anything. I thought I was going to make weight. I got injured in my camp and it kind of hindered me from doing a...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/100154-rampage-jackson-explains-how-injury-kept-him-making-weight.html

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UFC Announces New Insurance for Fighters

by Michael David SmithOne of the things that has always separated the UFC from sports leagues like the NFL, NBA and MLB is the lack of insurance for UFC fighters for injuries suffered outside the Octagon. But as the UFC grows, that appears to be changing.

Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC and Strikeforce, has announced that its 350 or so fighters, who are all independent contractors, will now be eligible for what it calls "customized accident insurance coverage." The policy will cover not just accidental injuries suffered in training, but also injuries suffered in car accidents or other injuries that have nothing to do with the fighters' MMA careers.

"As this sport continues to grow, we have been working hard to secure additional insurance coverage so that our athletes can perform at the highest levels," UFC President Dana White said in the announcement. "We're proud to give our athletes access to this type of insurance."

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/09/ufc-announces-new-insurance-for-fighters/

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FightMatrix Program: DEEP 57 Impact (02-18-2012)

Lightweight (154) [#28] Mizuto Hirota (13-4-1) vs. [#156] Seichi Ikemoto (20-17-5) Last 3 Fights: Mizuto Hirota (2-1-0) 2011-08-26: W vs. [#58LW] Katsunori Kikuno (16-4-2) via UD () 2009-12-31: L vs. [#7LW] Shinya Aoki (30-5-0) via Technical Submission (Hammerlock) in 1:17 of round 1 2009-08-02: W vs. [#44LW] Satoru Kitaoka (29-11-9) via TKO (Knees) in 2:50 [...]

Source: http://www.fightmatrix.com/2012/02/17/fightmatrix-program-deep-57-impact-02-18-2012/

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Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall Agree to ?Sudden Death? Round

Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall have agreed to having a "sudden death" round in their upcoming UFC on FX 2 bout. The groundbreaking move would prevent any possibility of a draw in their bout, which will serve as the opening round of the flyweight tournament.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27682/demetrious-johnson-vs-ian-mccall-agree-to-sudden-death-round/

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Jon Jones misses his friendship with Rashad Evans

Since Rashad Evans and Jon Jones stopped being training partners last year, the two have spewed nothing but vitriol at each other. But as UFC 144 and their title bout nears, Jones talked about how he misses their friendship with the Score in Chicago.

"We trained together and we had good times, but this competition has come between our friendship, which sucks," Jones told host Laurence Holmes. "I do miss being friends with the guy. But it's business, and he's coming after my championship. I've gotta do what I've gotta do. It might be a little awkward punching him in the face, but I'm sure the first time he swings at me, it will get reactionary."

Though fighters quite often forget their pre-fight squabbles after bouts, Jones says a renewed friendship is unlikely. He just wants respect between the two.

"I'd like to get to a point of being cordial, but to be friends again is not necessary. There's thousands of wonderful people in the world I can meet. After all that's been said, we can just live our lives. Respect is all that's necessary for me."

Hoping for respect between the two didn't prevent Jones from taking a few digs at Evans and how he performed in his win over Phil Davis.

"I don't know if it's because of changing camps, but his body looked a little softer. He couldn't finish Phil Davis, a guy who is pretty much a rookie. [Ed. note -- Davis has 10 fights.] I got even more motivated to out-train him."

Jones thinks that if the same Evans who fought Davis shows up in Atlanta in April for their bout, it will be another title defense.

"Rashad's been in the game for almost 10 years now [Ed. note -- Eight years], and he didn't really show why he's the No. 2 ranked athlete. We didn't see any legit boxing combinations, no kicking, no powerful double-leg dives. He was really just out there existing. If that's the same fighter who comes out when we fight, easier day for me."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/jon-jones-does-miss-friendship-rashad-evans-140911098.html

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UFC President Dana White labels Floyd Mayweather Jr. as a ?racist?

Talented but polarizing boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. drew fire from UFC President Dana White once again this week after the outspoken executive took issue with some comments Mayweather Jr. had recently made regarding the success of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin and Manny Pacquiao?s sushi-making potential. ?First of all, what he said, I think, [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/22/ufc-president-dana-white-labels-floyd-mayweather-jr-as-a-%e2%80%9cracist%e2%80%9d

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Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall Agree to ?Sudden Death? Round

Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall have agreed to having a "sudden death" round in their upcoming UFC on FX 2 bout. The groundbreaking move would prevent any possibility of a draw in their bout, which will serve as the opening round of the flyweight tournament.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27682/demetrious-johnson-vs-ian-mccall-agree-to-sudden-death-round/

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UFC President takes NSAC to task over Floyd Mayweather situation

There?s no question Dana White is one of the more outspoken executives in the sporting world but even he may have crossed the line in recent comments addressing the Nevada State Athletic Commission?s treatment of Floyd Mayweather Jr. According to the UFC President, ?Money? Mayweather, who is poised to fight in May despite a looming [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/02/16/ufc-president-takes-nsac-to-task-over-floyd-mayweather-situation

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Timothy Bradley Jnr wins unification match

Amir Khan may still be seeking an opponent for his next bout but Timothy Bradley Jnr put himself firmly into the picture for a major match-up after unifying two of the other world light-welterweight titles.
Bradley entered the ring at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, as the WBO champion and walked out with the WBC belt [...]

Source: http://www.boxing-blog.com/index.php/timothy-bradley-jnr-wins-unification-match/

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***OFFICIAL*** UFC 144 weigh-ins thread (Live video at 11PM ET)

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I probably won't be home to do...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/100132-official-ufc-144-weigh-ins-thread-live-video-11pm-et.html

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?Countdown to UFC 144? to Air on Fuel TV Tonight

In case you aren't already eagerly anticipating this weekend's "UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson" fight card, the UFC is airing "Countdown to UFC 144" tonight on Fuel TV in promotion of the event, which is to take place on Saturday from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27655/countdown-to-ufc-144-to-air-on-fuel-tv-tonight/

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PART 2 Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights S10E01 Bloodiest fight ever !!!

watch-ultimate-fighterinfo.tk PART 2 Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights S10E01 Bloodiest fight ever !!!

Source: http://www.ufc-video.co.cc/2012/02/part-2-ultimate-fighter-heavyweights-s10e01-bloodiest-fight-ever/

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UFC 144's Cheick Kongo 'surprised' to fight onetime training partner Mark Hunt

TOKYO - Five months ago, heavyweights Cheick Kongo and Mark Hunt were sucking air together in the elevation of Denver.

Present for a training camp that concluded with Hunt's meeting with Ben Rothwell and Quinton Jackson's fight with champ Jon Jones, Kongo wasn't particularly close to the New Zealand native in the weeks before UFC 135.

He was surprised, nonetheless, when the Kiwi came up as his next opponent at this weekend's UFC 144 event. It didn't occur that he might have to fight Hunt.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/3GAo2LRoWCw/ufc-144s-cheick-kongo-surprised-to-fight-onetime-training-partner-mark-hunt.mma

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Gus Johnson's Contract Up at CBS

by Michael David SmithGus Johnson, the lead mixed martial arts play-by-play man for CBS who has called many of the most-watched fights in the sport's history, is reportedly leaving the network.

Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated reports that Johnson, who's best known for calling college football and the NFL, is leaving after failing to come to terms on a new contract with the network. UPDATE: The New York Daily News reports that while Johnson's contract with CBS has expired, it's still possible he could reach a new deal.

It's not clear whether Johnson is also out at Showtime, where he has been both a boxing and MMA play-by-play voice. Johnson will still be part of Saturday night's Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley pay-per-view broadcast, but it seems unlikely that Johnson would stick around at Showtime, which a division of the CBS Corporation, for long.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/05/05/gus-johnson-out-at-cbs/

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Nate Marquardt to Strikeforce, verbal agreements in place for fight with Tyron Woodley

Onetime UFC middleweight challenger Nate Marquardt is back in the fold, under the Zuffa banner.

Eight months after he was released from his UFC contract, Marquardt has signed with the Zuffa-owned Strikeforce, as announced on the Tuesday edition of "UFC Tonight" on FUEL TV.

Additional MMAjunkie.com sources indicated that Marquardt will likely make his Strikeforce debut as a welterweight against contender Tyron Woodley. Verbal agreements are in place for the matchup, though a date has yet to be set.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/rrn6P4IYG7c/nate-marquardt-to-strikeforce-verbal-agreements-in-place-for-fight-with-tyron-woodley.mma

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No UFC for 6 weeks!

Was just browsing the upcoming fights, and noticed theres a 6 week break from UFC coming up! UFC on FX is on 4th March, and the next one isn't until...

Source: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/100121-no-ufc-6-weeks.html

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?Countdown to UFC 144? Complete Episode (Video)

If you happened to miss Tuesday night?s premiere of ?Countdown to UFC 144? on FUEL TV, no worries because we?ve located the footage for you. UFC 144 takes place this Saturday and features a lightweight title tilt between champion Frankie Edgar (Pictured) and Benson Henderson. The 60-minute documentary focused on the 155-pounders as they prepare [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/106988/countdown-to-ufc-144-complete-episode-video/

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UFC 144's Ryan Bader: 'Rampage' won't slam me

TOKYO - Quinton Jackson says the old 'Rampage' is coming out for UFC 144, and that means the kind of high-flying action that first made him a star.

Ryan Bader welcomes that when they meet Saturday in the co-main draw of the pay-per-view event, but he's not going to fall prey to Jackson's specialties.

And that means no getting slammed to the mat by the former PRIDE star.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mmajunkie/~3/LIpfypNTBlE/ufc-144s-ryan-bader-rampage-wont-slam-me.mma

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