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Don Frye debuted in the UFC in February 1996.

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February proved to be a record-breaking month for FUEL TV, as the network continues to reap the benefits of UFC programming.

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Showdown Joe gives his latest MMA rankings, with a new one at the top of the lightweight division.

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What a weekend. Rampage Jackson hurled PRIDE fans one final shot of nostalgia with a vintage powerbomb. Mark Hunt penned another chapter of his storybook run in his old stomping grounds. Joe Rogan spontaneously combusted as Tim Boetsch blasted his way to eleventh-hour glory. Anthony Pettis lived up to his nickname, rocketing into title contention in utterly spectacular fashion. And of course, Ben Henderson gutted his way to the sport's highest level, capping the night in tearful celebration with his mother as gold draped around his waist. Even now, it's hard to put into words what took place on Saturday night. Between the nostalgic return to Japan and the greatest collective spectacle of any card in recent memory, UFC 144 produced an unexplainably unique experience that will not soon be forgotten. Relive the action and catch up with the aftermath on today's Morning Report. 5 MUST-READ STORIES TO START YOUR DAY UFC 144 post-fight interviews. Ariel Helwani caught up with all the stars of UFC 144, including UFC president Dana White, new lightweight champion Ben Henderson, Rampage Jackson, Anthony Pettis, and Mark Hunt. Frankie Edgar doesn't 'need' to drop to featherweight. With wins over Jim Miller, B.J. Penn (x2) and Gray Maynard, Frankie Edgar has one of the sharpest résumés in the entire 155-pound division. So why does one loss relegate him to the featherweight division? Time for Ben Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis II. Michael David Smith examined Saturday night's biggest storylines, highlighting the winners, the losers, notable quotes, and the UFC's next blockbuster rematch on the Morning After. Hatsu Hioki is Japan's last best hope for a UFC title. After cementing his status as the No. 2 featherweight in the world, Hioki may soon find himself carrying the hopes of a nation as Japan's only viable contender. Rampage Jackson says he won't retire. Rampage surprised those expecting a post-UFC 144 retirement, and instead blamed his loss on an unspecified injury that nearly prevented him from competing. MEDIA STEW Courtesy of Fox Sports, relive UFC 144's electrifying night of fights with this comprehensive highlight package. Video: Highlights: UFC 144 While in Japan, Georges St. Pierre had an opportunity to visit a kyokushin karate gym and be on the receiving end of a kindergarten beat down. With Vegas traffic stuck at a standstill, Phil Baroni decided to take matters into his own hands. NSFW: Language. (via Middle Easy) Check out Pavel Kusch's absurd 30-second finish of Alexander Starikov at last week's Cage Warriors 46 event. A sharply-dressed Ben Henderson beams alongside his mom after his title-winning performance. (via @UFC) The pain of victory. Takanori Gomi photographs his battered knuckles after a comeback win over Eiji Mitsuoka. (HT: The Underground) Meet Fluffy, the rainbow translating pen that took the world by storm on Saturday night (via @the_mizutama). MOST VALUABLE PEN All this time and I have been using crap for pens @ufc I want the translators pen to take notes — Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) February 26, 2012 Rainbow Afro Fluffy Pen 4 Life!!! — John Cholish (@JohnCholish) February 26, 2012 THE BARBARIAN ALMOST GIVES JOE ROGAN A HEART ATTACK OH MY LORD!!!!!! DID U SEE THAT????? — Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) February 26, 2012 Boetsch is getting laid tonight!! #UFC144 #luckylady — Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) February 26, 2012 @timboetsch...greatest comeback in UFC history. Congrats buddy!!! — Rich Franklin (@RichFranklin) February 26, 2012 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS Announced over the weekend (Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 - Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012): - Bellator 60: Anthony Gomez (5-1) vs. Travis Wiuff (65-14) - Bellator 60: Sean McCorkle (15-2) vs. Richard White (15-12) FANPOST OF THE DAY Today's Fanpost of the Day goes to BE reader sun yue: The Art in Mixed Martial Arts: Kid Yamamoto's Most Beautiful Performance. As glorious as Gomi's and Boetsch's come from behind wins and Henderson's five round championship victories were, Yamamoto's defeat was as tragic as those moments were wonderful. The scene captured a range of feelings and the real and stirring art in mixed martial arts: Lee at his highest high with Yamamoto at his lowest low behind him. The fallen great releasing his frustration on the mat. The passion and desire to get the elusive win he needed to save his career and the poignant reality of coming so close only to have it ripped away. The raw emotion. While the young, dynamic Kid would have dominated a fighter like Vaughan Lee, in defeat, Kid Yamamoto moved me with his candid heartbreak in a way that a flashy knockout never could and truly delivered his most beautiful performance. Found something entertaining, brutal, or bizarre you'd like to see in the Morning Report? Just send it to @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.

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In a night that personified the visceral splendor that is mixed martial arts, it seemed inevitable that Ben Henderson and Frankie Edgar would deliver its crowning moment. And they didn't disappoint. Henderson and Edgar traded blows for five rounds in the main event of UFC 144, capping the year's most electrifying night of fights in aptly spectacular fashion. Ultimately the judges awarded Henderson the unanimous decision victory (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) and with it the UFC lightweight strap, despite a valiant effort from the fallen champion. Though once again the result was as razor-thin as they come, and while Henderson reveled in the afterglow of his greatest professional triumph, a slew of fellow fighters flooded the digital plains with their scorecards of the controversial title tilt. Agreed. I've got Edgar either 3-2 or 4-1. Great fight though. RT @danawhite: No matter who wins this will be controversy!!! — Dan Henderson (@danhendo) February 26, 2012 Wow. Even more controversial then I thought.Great fight, fans will def be asking for a rematch. — Dan Henderson (@danhendo) February 26, 2012 Ok I don't say this ever, but that was the absolute worst decision I have EVER seen. — Amir Sadollah (@amirMMA) February 26, 2012 I think Frankie should have won... — The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) February 26, 2012 Frankie Edgar is the real life Rocky Balboa!! — Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) February 26, 2012 Ill give ben the fifth. We might have a new champion. — Nam Phan (@NamPhanMMA) February 26, 2012 Wow!! Love Benson. It was a close fight but I had Frankie winning that fight. — Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 26, 2012 Henderson winning isn't necessarily the issue for me. Inconsistency of the judging is. Bendo is the champ & put on a sick performance! — Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 26, 2012 @kennyflorian I agree @FrankieEdgar was more busy striker and score more takedowns.. How the score that unanimous decision.. — Fabricio Camões (@fabriciocamoes) February 26, 2012 I thought Frankie won @UFC — Ken Stone (@K3nStone) February 26, 2012 I make a horrible judge! — Duane Ludwig (@DUANEBANGCOM) February 26, 2012 Frankie won IMO. — Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) February 26, 2012 RT @jmercadoMMA: I'm getting sad.Frankie clearly won but people don't understand that visual damage is not apart of the scoring system — Conor Heun (@ConorHeun) February 26, 2012 I'm so inspired right now!! That fight was incredible !! Ben and Frankie are warriors . Thank u guys! #UFC144 — Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) February 26, 2012 It was a damn good fight. I feel Frankie definitely won it. Don't worry brother youll be back on top. Forget cutting weight 155 is your home — Rad Martinez (@radmFTW) February 26, 2012 Ben Henderson is the most well rounded fighter in the world (wrestling, cardio, stand up,jiu jitsu, big 155) #UFC144 — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 26, 2012 They're both winners in my book #UFC144 — Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 26, 2012 I believe damage done needs to play a factor in judging a round. And I believe Benson Henderson did more damage in all rounds. #Champ — Pat Schilling (@PatSchilling) February 26, 2012 BJ and Gray got immediate rematches in close fights with Frankie, so Frankie should at least get a rematch after that war I thought he won — John Cholish (@JohnCholish) February 26, 2012

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A look at UFC's February slate of three cards. The shows keep rolling out.

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In today's instant-access, Twitter-driven media sphere, it's relatively hard to keep a story under the cracks. So when word dribbled out over the weekend that former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal was caught in a medical crisis, with an ACL tear and extreme bout of staph threatening his health to a point where amputation entered the conversation, it was alarming to say the least. Now on the mend, King Mo adressed the rumors while recounting the chilling experience that changed his life. Catch up with Lawal's story, along with all the other MMA you may have missed on the Morning Report. 5 MUST-READ STORIES TO START YOUR DAY 'King' Mo Lawal discusses ACL surgery and staph infection. Lawal, for the first time, opened up about the past few weeks, during which an ACL tear and severe staph infection nearly resulted in amputation. Nate Marquardt signs with Strikeforce. The UFC castoff surprisingly inked a deal to join Strikeforce's welterweight division. After Almost Two Years As Champ, Why Does Edgar Still Have To Prove Himself To Us? Frankie Edgar examined his role as the perennial underdog and the reason he is overlooked by fans and fighters alike. Anderson Silva injury update. Silva revealed he will remain in physical therapy for the foreseeable future as lingering injuries continue to hamper him. Dana White calls out Floyd Mayweather. The UFC president is far from pleased with Floyd Mayweather's tweet about Knicks star Jeremy Lin (watch video below). MEDIA STEW Joe Rogan extensively addresses Rampage Jackson's criticisms on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. (NSFW, ample profanity) Check this newly released footage of Rousimar Palhares' MMA debut. Bet you can't guess how it ends. (HT: Middle Easy) Some generous individual decided to animate Bas Rutten's notorious Swedish barfight story. A host of UFC fighters give their honest opinion of Nick Diaz. Dana White unleashes on "racist" Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Tuesday's Presidential Address. Unfortunate, but somewhat expected news for Dustin Jacoby after two straight losses. I have recently been released from the UFC, however my career is far from over. Thanks @ufc for giving me a shot so early in my career. — Dustin Jacoby (@dustinjacobyDJ) February 21, 2012 Derek Brunson explains his side of the failed medicals. Failed medicals = eye exam lol . I'm blind mf-ers . — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 21, 2012 Ok here's the deal ... I've been fighting with contacts for 11 fights (9pro,2ams) never was an issue.Ohio won't pass my eye exam. — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 21, 2012 and btw im bummed . I had a month to prepare for the Jacare fight . Was working a lot of stand up & td defense. Was certain to tko or ko — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 21, 2012 Stevie Wonder can play a piano blind & blind people can drive cars , but i can't fight with contacts #doesntmakesense — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 21, 2012 Meanwhile, Luke Rockhold has no sympathy. SO SURPRISING! The only male cheerleader in MMA backs out of his toughest fight! @DerekBrunsonMMA put down the gloves and pick ur pom pom's! — Luke Rockhold (@rockholdMMA) February 21, 2012 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS Announced yesterday (Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012): - UFC 146: Jacob Volkmann (14-2) vs. Paul Sass (12-0) - Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey: Derek Brunson (9-0) out against Jacare Souza (14-3) FANPOST OF THE DAY Today's Fanpost of the Day goes to BE reader Chris Groves: Breaking Down Paths to Victory for Edgar vs Henderson. To Win a Decision Benson Henderson has shown a lot of toughness when it comes to surviving submissions and recovering quickly after being rocked or dropped. Given Edgar's higher decision rate and Henderson's durability, a decision victory for Edgar is likely. To pull it off he essentially has to do what he always does. He needs to use his excellent footwork, his ability to sneak in sharp punches, and his talent for mixing in unexpected takedowns when his opponents are least expecting it. He has to 'Do what Frankie does' for five rounds. I would suggest keeping it standing and at a distance all costs, I wouldn't suggest trying to find out who can outmuscle who in the clinch with 'Smooth'. Circle, punch, kick, occasional takedown, slick combination, rinse and repeat is the name of the game here. Found something entertaining, brutal, or bizarre you'd like to see in the Morning Report? Just send it to @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.

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In the weeks leading up to their pivotal welterweight scrap, Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger promised a dogfight that would rival the early candidates for ‘Fight of the Year.' On Wednesday night, they delivered on that promise. Sanchez and Elllenberger unleashed a wild three-round affair at the main event of UFC on FUEL, delighting the Omaha crowd with a number of furious exchanges and a late swing in momentum that almost saw "The Dream" steal the show. In the end, Ellenberger may have emerged the victor, pocketing a unanimous decision (29-28, x3) to the glee of his hometown crowd, but the result was not without its critics. As Bruce Buffer tallied off the judges scorecards, a flood of professional fighters took to Twitter, sounding off on everything from the lack of five rounds to cries for a draw. Surprisingly, even the usually Twitter-adverse Nick Diaz let his opinion be known, and needless to say, it was everything you'd expect. Diego Sanchez won regardless what the judges think that's what the fight showed ! — nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) February 16, 2012 Sad night for old Jake E had this been real shit he would be dead! — nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) February 16, 2012 Why wasn't that 5 rds.??? When did they stop doin that — Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) February 16, 2012 "@baggersapparel: @KSOSufcsick....... Fight...!!!!"last 2 min were rough — Krzysztof Soszynski (@KSOSufc) February 16, 2012 I think diego and ellenburger are gonna take my fotn bonus hahaha those guys are warriors — john albert (@UFCPrinceAlbert) February 16, 2012 DRAW !!!!!!!!!!!!!1! Sanchez vs Ellenberger #UFConFuel — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 16, 2012 Ellenberger won rounds 1,2 . Diego was winning 10-9 landing big before he took Jakes back. He took (cont) tl.gd/fukk9m — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) February 16, 2012 "@TomKongWatson: I'm confused I thought all @ufc main events were 5 round fights now?"that's what I thought!!! — Kyle Noke (@KyleNoke) February 16, 2012 Diego Sanchez is a whack job!!!! talented but bat s**** crazy — Brian Rogers (@BRogthePredator) February 16, 2012 Y wasn't this 5 rounds? — Luke Rockhold (@rockholdMMA) February 16, 2012 Diego makes a lot of excuses but his fights always put a smile on my face! He should never b cut, I think I saw him growling at one point! — Luke Rockhold (@rockholdMMA) February 16, 2012 Ellenberger by UD IMO — Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) February 16, 2012 What a scrap #UFConFUEL — Jason High (@KCBanditMMA) February 16, 2012 3rd rnd 10-8 Sanchez, tie fight 28-28 #ryanjimmo — Ryan Jimmo (@RyanJimmo) February 16, 2012 WWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!Diego Sanchez got HEART!!!! — Adam Schindler (@Schindiggity) February 16, 2012 Think the @Ufc fight should of been 5 rounds! Great main event to do so — Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) February 16, 2012 The question is do u score the last Rd10-8, if u did Sanchez escapes with a draw — todd moore (@TMooreMMA) February 16, 2012 Diego Sanchez always great to wach — Vitor Vianna (@VitorViannaMMA) February 16, 2012

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A look at UFC's February slate of three cards. The shows keep rolling out.

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Hopefully you were productive during the UFC's mini-sabbatical, because there won't be another one like it for awhile. But just because the Octagon was packed away, it doesn't mean the rest of the MMA world hit cruise control. From regional fight results to potential trouble booking Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II in a Brazilian soccer stadium, catch up on this weekend's news with the Morning Report. 5 MUST-READ STORIES TO START YOUR DAY One Fighting Championship 2 results. Felipe Enomoto submitted Ole Laursen and Rolles Gracie made short work of Bob Sapp at One FC's sophomore showing. Xtreme Fighting Championships 16 results. Former WEC champ Jamie Varner inched closer to a UFC contract by smashing Drew Fickett in 41 seconds on Friday night. UFC's hopes for stadium show in Sao Paulo appear to be fading. A Brazilian non-profit organization, Viva Pacaembu, has successfully campaigned against the UFC hosting Silva vs. Sonnen II in Sau Paulo's Pacaembu Stadium. Keith Kizer details what's next for Nick Diaz. Kizer fielded questions about Diaz's failed UFC 143 drug test and impending suspension over the weekend. Georges St. Pierre: MMA needs someone like Nick Diaz. As always, GSP sounded off as the voice of reason on Diaz's potential retirement. MEDIA STEW UFC veterans Jamie Varner and Drew Fickett face off in the main event of XFC 16. Georges St. Pierre anxiously tries to score Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz cageside at UFC 143. Your obligatory video of Anderson Silva dancing to James Brown. (HT: Bloody Elbow) Wednesday's co-headliner Stefan Struve slaps a triangle on Chase Gormley for the UFC's "Submission of the Week." Stephen Thompson + Chuck Norris' World Combat League + Referee Cecil Peoples = Pure Video Goodness. Photographer Dolly Clew captured this ridiculous shot of Kyle Watson's blood getting knocked right out of his face during the main event of CWFC Fight Night 3. (via @CageWarriors) Well played, Mr. Kennedy. One of my dogs is named after the god of war, and the other is named after a Beatles song. — Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) February 10, 2012 Hard to forget that girl. @OksanaGrishina Arf arf! Nice meeting you and your friend. A girl in a puppy suit is the last thing I thought I'd run into at the gym. — Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) February 12, 2012 Sounds like a pretty classy Saturday night. hey @arielhelwani, i just depantsed @jaime_kennedy at the playboy party. sometimes I'm a bit more than awesome. suck it @bigsexymccorkle — Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) February 12, 2012 Too soon? Whitney Houston visited me in my sleep last night to tell me my tweet was funny. Take that Internet. — Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller) February 12, 2012 Somebody needs to make this happen. "@asumoff: @ttags12 @azst8er @kingsbu could Whitney be a potential walk out song?" Hell yes Whitney will be my next walk out. — Kyle Kingsbury (@Kingsbu) February 12, 2012 FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS Announced over the weekend (Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 - Sunday, Fed. 12, 2012): - UFC on Fox 3: Josh Koscheck (17-5) vs. Johny Hendricks (12-1) - UFC 144: Issei Tamura (6-2) in against Zhang Tiequan (15-2) - UFC 145: Matt Brown (13-11) vs. Stephen Thompson (6-0) - UFC on Fuel TV 3: Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3) announced as main event - UFC on Fuel TV 3: Jorge Lopez (11-2) vs. Amir Sadollah (5-3) - UFC on Fuel TV 3: Cody McKenzie (12-2) vs. Aaron Riley (30-13-1) - UFC on Fuel TV 3: Brad Tavares (7-1) vs. Dongi Yang (10-2) - Frank Mir (16-5) vs. Cain Velasquez (9-1); Forrest Griffin (18-7) vs. Tito Ortiz (16-10-1) announced by Lorenzo Fertitta - Junior dos Santos (14-1) vs. Alistair Overeem (36-11, 1 NC) confirmed for May 26th - Bellator 65: Zach Makovsky (14-2) vs. Eduardo Dantas (13-2) announced as main event - Bellator 65: Lyman Good (11-2) vs. LeVon Maynard (12-8) - Bellator 65: Duane Bastress (4-1) vs. Plinio Cruz (5-4) - Bellator 65: Tim Carpenter (8-1) vs. Ricardo Romero (11-3) FANPOST OF THE DAY Today's FPOTD belongs to BE reader fightinghistorian: The time is right for a superfight, and it doesn't involve Anderson. Although calls for a superfight between GSP and Anderson or Jon Jones and Anderson have petered out recently, due to GSP's knee injury and the attendant opening of the welterweight division on the one hand and the reemergence of Chael Sonnen as a title challenger on the other, that doesn't mean that there isn't a viable superfight out there. Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with Frankie Edgar vs. Jose Aldo. Found something entertaining, brutal, or bizarre you'd like to see in the Morning Report? Send it to @shaunalshatti and we'll include it in tomorrow's post.

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Less than 48 hours hours ago, after much griping, it appeared that Nick Diaz would indeed receive his rematch with Carlos Condit. Now it's unclear when, or if, Diaz will ever fight in the UFC again. The polarizing Stockonian tested positive for "marijuana metabolites" in the aftermath of UFC 143, according to Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer. Given that this is Diaz's second offense, a lengthy suspension is likely forthcoming. It seems strangely fitting that after five days of fervent debate, the positive test puts the Condit-Diaz controversy to bed in the most Diaz-like way imaginable. As the UFC and Condit were busy plotting their next move, a slew of Diaz's colleagues sounded off on the announcement. Nick Diaz was the aggressor of the fight while he was high as a kite is a testament to how good he really is and how much pot he can smoke. — Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) February 9, 2012 I was positive after 143.... Very positive, condit won... Lol — malki kawa (@malkikawa) February 9, 2012 Lmfao to the haters. — KJ Noons (@kjnoons) February 9, 2012 Telling me that the top fighters in MMA smoke pot regularly is like saying that @ryanbader and @Kingsbu suck at beerpong: FACT — Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) February 9, 2012 Nick Diaz tests+ for weed, so Fkn what!!He should be praised for doing so well hi! Plus he has a medical marijuana license! Wtf — Adam Schindler (@Schindiggity) February 9, 2012 The #ComeOnSon award for the first quarter of 2012 goes to.... Nick Diaz. — Jason High (@KCBanditMMA) February 9, 2012 "@Michael_Pugh: @mayhemmiller and @MieshaTate What are your thoughts about Diaz's test failure?" #stupid — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) February 10, 2012 There is absolutely no freaking way that Nick Diaz test positive for Marijuana #trolling — David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) February 9, 2012 They shouldn't test for it but they do. — Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller) February 10, 2012 I read that Diaz may lose 80,000 of his 200k purse. Cesar could have let me train & follow nick around for 40k to make sure he was clean — Brian Rogers (@BRogthePredator) February 9, 2012 "@spilledbagofice: Nick should just say there was some THC in a supplement he got from GNC.#blameGNC" everyone else does. Haha — Duane Ludwig (@DUANEBANGCOM) February 10, 2012 Tricky Nicky got caught smokin' that sticky! # #UFC #RT — Joe Duarte (@JoeDuarteMMA) February 9, 2012 @twitchykun weed is the opposite of performance enhancing haha — Joe Duarte (@JoeDuarteMMA) February 9, 2012 @KCBanditMMA The @DiazBrothers209 R 2 of the realist doods I've met in this sport! Ive got nuthin but good things 2 say about em. #Realtalk — Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) February 9, 2012 To make you feel slightly better after the shit news of Nick Diaz testing positive, I offer the black keys youtube.com/watch?v=490s68… — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) February 10, 2012

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[div class="notice" class2="icon"]The following is from an article on LiverKick.com, part of the MiddleEasy Network.[/div] The month of February has already started and a substantial event in Thai Boxe Mania has already taken place, but that doesn't mean there isn't some other great action this month. The big boys don't have any shows this month but there's a bunch of smaller shows in terms of recognition, most notably SuperKombat and FighterZone that have some great fights happening. The five fights selected for this month are all over the world, from the USA to Singapore and from the Netherlands to Thailand. Not all in the same place, they also won't all be the under the same rules. Click "Read More" to see five great fights we've picked out to keep an eye on this month. Five Fantastic Fights In February...

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This past Saturday’s UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit event was filled with wild brawls as well as bone-crushing submissions, and the casualty count on the list of medical suspensions shows just that. A total of fifteen fighters have received some kind of mandatory vacation including main event winner and new interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. Condit, who defeated Nick Diaz via Unanimous Decision, is suspended until early March with no contact for a few weeks due to a laceration on his right cheek. Word of his condition was released on Monday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Both co-headliners Fabricio Werdum and Roy Nelson were hit with suspension, with Nelson’s taking him out until April. Clifford Starks, Ed Herman, Edwin Figueroa, Matt Riddle, Henry Martinez, and Michael Kuiper are all on the shelf until August, but could be cleared earlier by a doctor. The following is a complete list of medical suspensions issued after this past Saturday’s UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit card: Dan Stittgen – Suspended until March 21 with no contact until March 6 for precautionary reasons Michael Kuiper – Suspended until August 3 for a possible injury to his left foot, but he be cleared early by a physician. He received a minimum suspension until March 6 with no contact until February 25 for precautionary reasons Henry Martinez – Suspended until August 3 for a possible injury to his right foot, but he can be cleared early by a physician; minimum suspension until March 21 with no contact until March 6 for a left nasal laceration Matt Riddle – Suspended until August 3 for a broken right index finger, but can be cleared early by a physician; minimum suspension until March 6 with contact until February 26 for a laceration to his left eye Chris Cope – Suspended until April 5 with no contact until March 21 for precautionary reasons Edwin Figueroa – Suspended until August 3 for a groin injury, but he can be cleared early by a physician; minimum suspension until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for precautionary reasons Alex Caceres – Suspended until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for precautionary reasons Max Holloway – Suspended until February 26 with no contact until February 19 for a laceration to his right eye Clifford Starks – Suspended until August 3 for an injury incurred to a finger on his left hand, but can be cleared early by a physician Ed Herman – Suspended until August 3 for possible hand injuries. He received a minimum suspension until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for precautionary reasons Scott Jorgensen – Suspended until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for precautionary reasons Mike Pierce – Suspended until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for a laceration to his right eye Fabricio Werdum – Suspended until August 3 for a contusion to his right quadriceps, but can be cleared early by a physician; minimum suspension until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for precautionary reasons Roy Nelson – Suspended until April 5 for a laceration on his forehead Carlos Condit – Suspended until March 6 with no contact until February 26 for a laceration on his right cheek PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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A look at UFC's February slate of three cards. The shows keep rolling out.

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A look at UFC's February slate of three cards. The shows keep rolling out.

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A look at UFC's February slate of three cards. The shows keep rolling out.

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UFC 143, featuring the interim welterweight championship between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, hits theaters this February in 3-D.

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THQ has revealed the “epic roster” for UFC Undisputed 3 ahead of the game’s February 14 release on Xbox and Playstation, which includes 150 fighters across 7 weight classes, including bantamweight and featherweight as well as the new PRIDE mode. Check out the UFC Undisputed 3 video below:

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The fighter salaries and medical suspensions from Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” event in Las Vegas have been released, with Robbie Lawler’s $150,000 topping the $566,000 payroll and middleweight champion Luke Rockhold among four fighters suspended up to six months. The Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine fighter salaries were: MAIN CARD (Showtime) Luke Rockhold: $90,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Keith Jardine: $30,000 Robbie Lawler: $150,000 (no win bonus) def. Adlan Amagov: $10,000 “King” Mo Lawal: $95,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Lorenz Larkin: $17,000 Tyron Woodley: $60,000 ($30,000 win bonus) def. Jordan Mein: $9,000 Tarec Saffiedine: $31,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Tyler Stinson: $4,000 PRELIMINARY CARD Na-Shon Burrell: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. James Terry: $9,000 Gian Villante: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) def. Trevor Smith: $4,000 Ricky Legere: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus) def. Chris Spang: $6,000 Estevan Payan: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Alonzo Martinez: $5,000 The Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine medical suspensions included: Luke Rockhold: Must have right hand cleared by doctor or suspended until July 6 Keith Jardine: Suspended until March 8 Adlan Amagov: Suspended until February 7 Lorenz Larkin: Suspended until February 7 Tarec Saffiedine: Must have left elbow cleared by doctor or suspended until July 6; minimum suspension until February 22 for left eye laceration Tyler Stinson: Must have left thumb and right knee cleared by doctor or suspended until July 6; minimum suspension until February 22 for right eye laceration James Terry: Must have both shoulders cleared by doctor or suspended until July 6 Trevor Smith: Suspended until January 29 Estevan Payan: Suspended until February 7 for right eye laceration Alonzo Martinez: Suspended until February 22 for laceration on nose MORE: “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” Results: Rockhold, Lawler, and King Mo Score TKO Wins Pictured: Luke Rockhold

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UFC veteran Kyle Watson has signed for British promotion CageWarriors and will make his debut in February 2012.He will be fighting in the Middle East as...

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Brett Sizeland is eagerly looking forward to his third Cage Warriors appearance in February and the MMA Clinic middleweight is hoping for a big year in...

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The UFC made official on Monday its return to Japan, and tickets are now on sale.

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A welterweight bout between contenders Carlos Condit and Josh Koscheck is official for February 4th in Las Vegas.

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Okami Returns in Feb. Against Boetsch update November 15Middleweight contender Yushin Okami will get a home game in his first bout since his UFC 134 clash with Anderson Silva when he takes on Tim Boetsch in UFC 144 action on February 26th.“Undefeated since dropping down to middleweight, Tim ‘The Barbarian’ Boetsch has verbally agreed to face top three ranked Yushin ‘Thunder’ Okami February 26th in Tokyo, Japan,” said UFC President Dana White. Akiyama Makes Welterweight Debut against Shields updated November 14Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama will have plenty of support from his home country fans on February 26th, when he makes his welterweight debut in UFC 144 action against 170-pound contender Jake Shields at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.“Verbal agreements are in for a welterweight matchup in Tokyo, Japan between former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields and Asian superstar ‘Sexyama’ Yoshihiro Akiyama February 26th,” said UFC President Dana White.

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If Eddie Alvarez can get past Mike Chandler, he might get the chance to avenge his last loss against Shinya Aoki as soon as February.

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"Disrespected" Georges St-Pierre badly wants to fight Nick Diaz, who insinuated that St-Pierre ducked him this month.

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Georges St. Pierre has predicted a February return to action.The welterweight champion pulled out of UFC 137 this week after suffering a knee injury in...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - MMA fans should get ready for a double dose of the UFC in February. As expected, the UFC will, in fact, hold shows in Japan and Las Vegas on the same day in February. So how would it work logistically, specifically with TV viewers in mind? It won't be an issue, according to UFC president Dana White, who said viewers can expect an event doubleheader.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship apparently has big plans for February, as promotion president Dana White revealed Tuesday that the organization will attempt to hold two events simultaneously in early-2012.

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I'm looking to fight around February and know a few people here have fought before. Thought it would be cool to see how many people have been in the cage. submitted by HTP5 [link] [1 comment]

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