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Countdown to UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" will debut Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 12 a.m. ET on FUEL TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for Saturday night (May 26) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. That's Tuesday night at midnight, just to be clear. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos and former division titleholder Frank Mir. UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 146" at the following times (ET): Weds., May 23 at 5 & 10 p.m.Thurs., May 24, at 8 p.m. Fri., May 25, at 11:30 p.m. "Dos Santos vs. Mir" headlines an all-heavyweight card that also features Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva, Dave Herman vs. Roy Nelson, Lavar Johnson vs. Stefan Struve and Shane Del Rosario vs. Stipe Miocic. Here is the rest of the UFC 146 fight card and line-up: Main Event: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir Main Card (pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Shane del Rosario vs. Stipe Miocic265 lbs.: Lavar Johnson vs. Stefan Struve Preliminary Card (FX Channel): 145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Jamie Varner185 lbs.: Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway170 lbs.: Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann205 lbs.: Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury145 lbs.: Mike Brown vs. Daniel Pineda MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 146, beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET on May 26. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the FX and Facebook "Prelims" action much earlier on fight night. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 146 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Strikeforce returns to Showtime tonight (Sat., May 19, 2012) with its "Barnett vs. Cormier" event, which will begin around 8 p.m. ET with its preliminary card broadcast airing LIVE on Showtime Extreme. Then it's time to kick it on over to the main Showtime channel for the main card portion of the event, headlined by the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix tournament final between Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier, beginning promptly at 10 p.m. ET. Don't get Showtime as part of your subscription package? You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider, of course, or you can click here to order it up so you can make sure you're able to tune in for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. However, if you need your Strikeforce results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network and have zero desire to order the channel just for tonight's event, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Barnett vs. Cormier" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on tonight's Strikeforce fight card and line-up after the jump. Main Event: 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Main Card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson 205 lbs.: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Chris Spang Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 155 lbs.: Gesias Cavalcante vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg 205 lbs.: Virgil Zwicker vs. Guto Inocente 205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen vs. Gian Villante 170 lbs.: Quinn Mulhern vs. Yuri Villefort For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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Strikeforce is ready to (finally) tie a ribbon around its heavyweight grand prix tournament tomorrow night (May 19, 2012) LIVE on Showtime from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. "Barnett vs. Cormier" will feature a headlining heavyweight hoedown between longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Josh Barnett taking on undefeated fight phenom Daniel Cormier in the night's main event. Elsewhere on the card, Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez puts his 155-pound title on the line in a rubber match against former division titleholder Josh Thomson. Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., May 19, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with the "Prelim" bouts on Showtime Extreme. So who keeps themselves relevant on Saturday night? After the jump, I'll be taking a quick look at all the main card action, as well as provide quick picks for all the undercard match-ups. There's a total of eight fights in all, and best of all, they're available to Showtime subscribers only for free! Let's get to it. 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett (31-5) vs. Daniel Cormier (9-0) Nostradumbass predicts: This is one of those bouts, that if I skipped the event and just hit the quick results the next morning, where I would not be surprised to learn that either man came out victorious. While I believe Josh Barnett is the superior fighter, a win for Daniel Cormier would hardly be an upset. I still won't pick him. "DC" has a lot of momentum heading into this bout because he was able to stop Antonio Silva via technical knockout last September, but "Bigfoot's" stock was elevated in the wake of his upset win over Fedor Emelianenko a few months prior. Let's not forget this was the same Silva that was knocked out by Eric Pele and floored to the canvas by Mike Kyle, a natural light heavyweight. I don't want to call his stand-up stiff, but he makes the Tin Man look like Reed Richards. I'm also not impressed by Danny's unanimous decision win over Jeff Monson. True, "The Snowman" is a grizzled veteran and Abu Dhabi champion, but he also has the wingspan of a shuttlecock and could be the only heavyweight on the roster who's shorter and stubbier than Cormier. Yes, he's undefeated at 9-0, which ain't too shabby, but go ahead (without looking at his record) and rattle off a couple of his opponent's names and where they've fought. Uh-huh, that's what I thought. Barnett is far from perfect, and he faces an Olympian task (literally) of overcoming his enemy's wrestling while forcing the issue himself. I believe he gets it done, because there is very little Cormier can give him that he hasn't already seen in a career that spans 15 years across the world's top promotions. Both are serviceable strikers, but this fight is decided in the clinch and on the floor. If this was a collegiate wrestling match, I would have the AKA product all day, but MMA wrestling belongs to Barnett and nobody transitions into submissions, at least in this division, like "The Warmaster" does. Key lock, heel hook, toe hold ... you name it, he can secure it. I think if Cormier was 23 and not 33, he might be able to stay fresh enough to grind this one out with his aggressive offense, but all things considered, I predict his conditioning (torpedoed by Barnett's defensive wrestling) will fade midway through the fight and he'll likely give away rounds three through five. Final prediction: Barnett def. Cormier via split decision 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez (20-2) vs. Josh Thomson (19-4) Nostradumbass predicts: Oh cool, these guys are fighting again. I know that's probably an unfair jab since it is a rubber match, but if Gilbert Melendez doesn't care about this fight, why should we? I think part of that comes from our desire to see "El Nino" crossover to the UFC and make some noise in what could be one of the deepest divisions in all of MMA. Add Eddie Alvarez to that melting pot and well, it's easy to see why "Melendez vs. Thomson III" is not garnering the Showtime network any new subscribers. Still, it should be an entertaining and fairly competitive fight. Thomson is a credible threat, but I can't pick him outright because he's the exact same fighter he was when they first met back in 2008, while Melendez has clearly evolved. That was evident in their 2009 rematch and it will become painfully obvious tomorrow night In fact, don't bother with a scouting report, just compare their respective bouts against Tatsuya Kawajiri. "El Nino" is the better wrestler, the better striker and will prove in the co-main event he's the rightful champion. The problem is, we knew that already, so expect hellfire and brimstone from the fans in attendance the second this thing stalls on the ground. Only a highlight reel finish can save these two from a bore of attrition. Final prediction: Melendez def. Thomson via unanimous decision 205 lbs.: Rafael Cavalcante (11-3) vs. Mike Kyle (19-8-1) Nostradumbass predicts: Oh cool, these guys are fighting again. I know Strikeforce is going to eventually eliminate its heavyweight division, but when this is your co-main event, you can make an argument the 205-pounders gotta go as well. Especially with Dan Henderson in the UFC and Muhammed Lawal in Bellapact. Heck, even Lorenz Larkin got the heck outta Dodge. Anyway, for those who just got to the party, Mike Kyle pasted Rafael Cavalcante at the Strikeforce event in St. Louis back in 2009. "Feijao" was bloated and out-of-shape after a long layoff and got his ass handed to him in a fight he was supposed to win. Now it's payback time, but will history repeat itself? Probably not. "MAK" is a powerful fighter and aggressive in his attack, but he's more fire than finesse and I still think the Brazilian is more well-rounded. He made the mental mistake of going punch-for-punch against Dan Henderson and paid the price for it, but was also the first guy to finish off "King Mo" and has 10 of his 11 wins coming by way of (T)KO. Heavy are the hands that crack the crown. Kyle has also done his share of winning since their last encounter, with equal success, but I just have a hard time seeing a fully prepared Cavalcante giving this one away. He's the better fighter in every skill set, now he has to go out there and prove it. I believe he does. Final prediction: Cavalcante def. Kyle via technical knockout 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell (8-1) vs. Chris Spang (4-1) Nostradumbass predicts: I know most hardcore fight fans are too fickle to give Nah-Shon Burrell a second look and casual fans, well, they won't even be watching. That's unfortunate. It's hard to build a "one to watch" case for "The Rock-and-Rolla" based on the ugliness that was his split decision win over James Terry earlier this year, but let's not forget he just turned 22 and has less than two years of professional experience. And he can strike. Like the Philly fighter, Spang is one of the taller welterweights, measuring in over six feet, but his inability to implement his reach in this fight will be his undoing. He looked unimpressive in his unanimous decision loss to Ricky Legere Jr. at the "Rockhold vs. Jardine" event back in January and despite beating some decent competition on the regional scene, I expect him to get lit up by Burrell by the end of the first frame. Final Prediction: Burrell def. Spang via technical knockout 155 lbs.: Gesias Cavalcante (16-4-1) vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg (12-3-1) Nostradumbass predicts: Remember back in late 2007 when "JZ" was one of the world's top lightweights? How the mighty have fallen. He's still a dangerous fighter and he was robbed blind against "The Punk." Vallie-Flagg is on a hot streak but when you compare their quality of opposition, well, there's no comparison. Cavalcante by TKO. 205 lbs.: Virgil Zwicker (10-2) vs. Guto Inocente (5-0) Nostradumbass predicts: I know Filho is supposed to be the big bad Brazilian, who is undefeated and unbreakable and blabbity, blabbity blah, but he's going to get smashed by "Rezdog." Don't tell me that getting pasted by Lavar Johnson is a knock on Zwicker, since that guy can punch his way out of a bank vault. 205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen (12-4) vs. Gian Villante (9-3) Nostradumbass predicts: Villante was nearly sent back to Ring of Combat (ROC) after two consecutive losses, but I think he's finally got his groove back following a pair of wins and should outwork the tough (but inconsistent) "Meh"men en route to a unanimous decision victory. 170 lbs.: Quinn Mulhern (17-2) vs. Yuri Villefort (6-0) Nostradumbass predicts: Villefort is undefeated and has five finishes in six wins, but there is no way I'm picking a guy who hasn't competed in two years against a guy who is 17-2 with 11 submissions. Yuri gasses and Mulhern passes. That's a wrap, folks. What do you think? Now it's your turn ... let us have it in the comments section and share your thoughts and picks for tomorrow night's event.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its upcoming UFC 146 fight card scheduled for the MGM Grand Garden Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, May 26, 2012. "Dos Santos vs. Mir" will feature an all-heavyweight main card, headlined by a 265-pound title fight that pits reigning champion Junior dos Santos against former division titleholder Frank Mir. Speaking of former champions, Cain Velasquez will try to rebound from his brutal knockout loss to "Cigano" last November by taking on Strikeforce import and Brazilian "Bigfoot" Antonio Silva. Elsewhere on the card, Shane del Rosario and Lavar Johnson represent the latest additions to the UFC roster taking on Stipe Miocic and Stefan Struve, respectively. And let's not forget about Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman. UFC 146 promises to be an action-packed card with serious title implications in the heavyweight division. But that's not the only group of combatants looking to right some wrongs in "Sin City." Check out the rest of the "Dos Santos vs. Mir" fight card and line-up after the jump. Main Event: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir Main Card (pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Shane del Rosario vs. Stipe Miocic265 lbs.: Lavar Johnson vs. Stefan Struve Preliminary Card (FX Channel): 145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Jamie Varner185 lbs.: Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway170 lbs.: Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann205 lbs.: Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury145 lbs.: Mike Brown vs. Daniel Pineda MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., May 26, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook and FX. See you then! For more on UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh-in event for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Final is set to take place today (Friday, May 18, 2012) LIVE from the HP Pavilion Concourse in San Jose, California. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. Set to headline the card are tournament finalists Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier, who will compete for the grand prix championship and the right to challenge one more fighter under the Strikeforce banner before the promotion eliminates the 265-pound division for good. Also getting their hands dirty (again) are Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson for "El Nino's" 155-pound belt. Their upcoming rubber match will settle a longstanding feud that began nearly four years ago. Strikeforce live weigh in results and real-time updates after the jump: Main Event: 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett ( ) vs. Daniel Cormier ( ) Main Card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez ( ) vs. Josh Thomson ( ) 205 lbs.: Rafael Cavalcante ( ) vs. Mike Kyle ( ) 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell ( ) vs. Chris Spang ( ) Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 155 lbs.: Gesias Cavalcante ( ) vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg ( ) 205 lbs.: Virgil Zwicker ( ) vs. Guto Inocente ( ) 205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen ( ) vs. Gian Villante ( ) 170 lbs.: Quinn Mulhern ( ) vs. Yuri Villefort ( ) Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier," beginning with the Showtime telecast at 10 p.m. ET. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. For all the latest news and notes on the upcoming Strikeforce event on Showtime check out our comprehensive news archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (May 18, 2012) to L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the continuation of the Welterweight tournament and a Middleweight tourney final fight. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 69 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening (beginning at 7 p.m.). Headlining the main event will be a Bellator season six middleweight tournament final featuring a pair of hot-headed strikers in Brazilian Maiquel Falcao and Swede Andreas Spang. Both men practically came to blows in their last staredown so this should be very interesting. Also on tap will be the second half of the Belaltor season six welterweight semifinals, which will pit undersized youngster David Rickels against powerful French judo practitioner Karl Amoussou. In female mixed martial arts (MMA) action, the number one and two ranked 115 pounders in the world will duke it out as Japanese submission ace Megumi Fujii takes on American Top Team's Jessica Aguilar. Lastly, heavyweights Ron Sparks and Kevin Asplund are expected to throw down in a tournament eliminator bout. Check out our complete Bellator 69 results after the jump (beginning at 7 p.m. ET). Main Card 185 lbs.: Maiquel Falcão vs. Andreas Spang 170 lbs.: David Rickels vs. Karl Amoussou 115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii vs. Jessica Aguilar 265 lbs.: Ron Sparks vs. Kevin Asplund Preliminary Card 145 lbs.: Shanon Slack vs. Booker Arthur 155 lbs.: Josh Quayhagen vs. Cliff Wright205 lbs.: Josh Burns vs. Richard Hale 155 lbs.: E.J. Brooks vs. Kalvin Hackney170 lbs.: Andrey Koreshkov vs. Derrick Krantz265 lbs.: Mark Holata vs. Abe Wagner Kevin here! 185 lbs.: Maiquel Falcão vs. Andreas Spang Round one: Round two: Round three: Find Result: -end- 170 lbs.: David Rickels vs. Karl Amoussou Round one: Round two: Round three: Find Result: -end- 115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii vs. Jessica Aguilar Round one: Round two: Round three: Find Result: -end- 265 lbs.: Ron Sparks vs. Kevin Asplund Round one: Round two: Round three: Find Result: -end-

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Just one week away from showtime and yet another problem for the all heavyweight UFC 146 main card. This time, the not so "Super Samoan" Mark Hunt has gone down with an injury and left Stefan Struve without an opponent for the pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for next Sat., May 26, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The void didn't last long, however, as Lavar Johnson quickly stepped up to the plate. Yes, that's the same Lavar Johnson who just knocked out Pat Barry on the main card of the UFC on Fox 3 event just this past May 5 in New Jersey. He said he never hesitated to accept (via UFC.com): "I heard last night there was a chance I could get this fight and I accepted right away. You don't get chances like this too much in life, so when you are lucky, you got to make the most of it. I took one week off after last fight [May 5] and then went back to the gym." Because this is the 6,789th shake up to the UFC 146 event, the entire fight card is posted after the jump to get you up to speed on who is fighting who. Main Event: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir Main Card: 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Shane del Rosario vs. Stipe Miocic265 lbs.: Lavar Johnson vs. Stefan Struve Preliminary Card: 145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Jamie Varner185 lbs.: Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway155 lbs.: Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig205 lbs.: Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury145 lbs.: Mike Brown vs. Daniel Pineda For more on UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Mir" is set to take place on Friday, May 25, 2012 live from the MGM Grand Garden Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide live video and up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 146 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 146 will be headlined by a heavyweight championship showdown featuring current 265-pound kingpin Junior dos Santos taking on former division titleholder Frank Mir. In addition, Cain Velasquez looks to get back into the heavyweight title hunt by disposing of Strikeforce import Antonio Silva while Roy Nelson collides with Dave Herman. Here is the current UFC 146 fight card and line-up: Main Event: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir Main Card: 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Shane del Rosario vs. Stipe Miocic265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve Preliminary Card: 145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Jamie Varner185 lbs.: Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway155 lbs.: Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig205 lbs.: Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury145 lbs.: Mike Brown vs. Daniel Pineda For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with bantamweight number one contender Urijah Faber at 2 p.m. PT. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 146 coverage you can handle. For all the latest UFC 146 news and notes click here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's (May 18, 2012) Bellator 69 fight card takes place today (May 17, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from inside L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana.Headlining the main event will be a Bellator season six middleweight tournament final featuring a pair of hot-headed strikers in Brazilian Maiquel Falcao and Swede Andreas Spang. Both men practically came to blows in their last staredown so this should be very interesting. Also on tap will be the second half of the Belaltor season six welterweight semifinals, which will pit undersized youngster David Rickels against powerful French judo practitioner Karl Amoussou. In female mixed martial arts (MMA) action, the number one and two ranked 115 pounders in the world will duke it out as Japanese submission ace Megumi Fujii takes on American Top Team's Jessica Aguilar. Lastly, heavyweights Ron Sparks and Kevin Asplund are expected to throw down in a tournament eliminator bout. Our complete Bellator 69 weigh-in results are posted after the jump: Main Card 185 lbs.: Maiquel Falcão () vs. Andreas Spang ()170 lbs.: David Rickels () vs. Karl Amoussou ()125 lbs.: Megumi Fujii () vs. Jessica Aguilar ()265 lbs.: Ron Sparks () vs. Kevin Asplund () Preliminary Card 145 lbs.: Shanon Slack () vs. Booker Arthur () 155 lbs.: Josh Quayhagen () vs. Cliff Wright ()205 lbs.: Josh Burns () vs. Richard Hale () 155 lbs.: E.J. Brooks () vs. Kalvin Hackney ()170 lbs.: Andrey Koreshkov () vs. Derrick Krantz ()265 lbs.: Mark Holata () vs. Abe Wagner () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 69, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (May 18). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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The official weigh-in event for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Final is set to take place on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the HP Pavilion Concourse in San Jose, California. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. PT. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. Set to headline the card are tournament finalists Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier, who will compete for the grand prix championship and the right to challenge one more fighter under the Strikeforce banner before the promotion eliminates the 265-pound division for good. Also getting their hands dirty (again) are Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson for "El Nino's" 155-pound belt. Their upcoming rubber match will settle a longstanding feud that began nearly four years ago. That's not all. Here is the current Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" fight card and line up: Main Event: 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier for the Heavyweight World Grand Prix Championship Main Card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson205 lbs.: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Chris Spang Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 155 lbs.: Gesias Cavalcante vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg205 lbs.: Virgil Zwicker vs. Guto Inocente205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen vs. Gian Villante170 lbs.: Quinn Mulhern vs. Yuri Villefort Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier," beginning with the Showtime telecast at 10 p.m. ET. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on the upcoming Strikeforce event on Showtime check out our comprehensive news archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its return to network television TONIGHT (May 15, 2012), this time with UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier," which will begin around 5 p.m. ET with the bantamweight fight of Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto, airing LIVE on Facebook. Following the online "Prelims," fight fans can switch over to FUEL TV for the night's main card match-ups, headlined by a featherweight showdown between Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier, beginning promptly at 8 p.m. ET. Not sure if you get FUEL TV as part of your subscription package? You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. However, if you need your UFC on FUEL TV 3 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up, as well as International viewing options, after the jump: Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Main Card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto Tonight's network television event, emanating live from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, will likely be airing at one of your local watering holes as well. Find a list of pro-UFC bars right here. International fight fans can always head over to UFC.tv to stream the event right here. The live video stream may not be available in all countries; however, below is a list of possible viewing options for viewers outside of the United States (check your local listings): Sportsnet One: Canada Combate: Brazil ONE HD: Australia Balls: Philippines OSN: United Arab Emirates MTV3: Finland Orange Sport: Poland Arena Sports: Serbia SKY Italia: Italy To find out if this card is worth your time, you can catch up on all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" is set to take place today (Mon., May 14, 2012) LIVE from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide a live video stream and up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by an electrifying featherweight fracas featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung, the winner of which could go on to challenge the winner of Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch for the division's 145-pound strap. Lightweight standouts Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens will also see action while Fabio Maldonado makes his light heavyweight return against Igor Pokrajac. In addition, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah tries to get back into the win column opposite Jorge Lopez. Complete UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh in results and live video stream after the jump. Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier ( ) vs. Chan Sung Jung ( ) Main Card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez ( ) vs. Amir Sadollah ( ) 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone ( ) vs. Jeremy Stephens ( ) 135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland ( ) vs. Yves Jabouin ( ) 205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado ( ) vs. Igor Pokrajac ( ) 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor ( ) vs. Jason MacDonald ( ) Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur ( ) vs. Cody McKenzie ( ) 185 lbs.: Brad Tavares ( ) vs. Dongi Yang ( ) 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant ( ) vs. Carlo Prater ( ) 155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos ( ) vs. Kamal Shalorus ( ) 135 lbs.: Jeff Curran ( ) vs. Johnny Eduardo ( ) 135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera ( ) vs. Alex Soto ( ) MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Tue., May 15), which is slated to air at 7 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.

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When Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its way into a new market or city or province or country, even, it typically results in a sold out arena with a highly successful gate. UFC 149: "Aldo vs. Koch," which will go down on Sat., July 21, 2012, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is no different. Indeed, tickets for the event have already sold out, just days after becoming available for consumption. In fact, hardly any tickets remained once they went on sale to the general public just yesterday. It's good news for the UFC, of course, especially considering the main event features a featherweight championship fight pitting an unproven draw in Jose Aldo taking on a fighter, Erik Koch, who has just two Octagon bouts, only one of which occurred on a main televised card. Hungry Canadians are hungry. The rest of the card is packed with solid match-ups, too, and you can see the entire fight card, as it stands now, after the jump. Main Event: 145 lbs.: UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch Other scheduled bouts: 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch205 lbs.: Mauricio Rua vs. Thiago Silva265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Thiago Alves145 lbs.: Antonio Carvalho vs. George Roop145 lbs.: Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. Anton Kuivanen185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Nick Ring For all the latest and greatest updates on UFC 149 check out our complete news archive by clicking here.

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It's official. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is coming to the "Mineirinho" arena (formally known as the Felipe Drummond Stadium) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil for UFC 147: "Belfort vs. Silva II" on June 23, 2012. ZUFFA officials confirmed the venue, first reported back on April 27, in today's official UFC 147 press release. In addition, the UFC brass will hold a special gathering on May 15 featuring government officials and IMX representatives, along with Ultimate Fighter (TUF) "Brazil" coach and UFC 147 headliner Vitor Belfort. From UFC Managing Director of International Development Marshall Zelaznik: "It is great for our fans and for the UFC to be able to stage events in new parts of Brazil. The UFC is exploding everywhere in the country and Minas Gerais, being the third biggest state in the country, seemed like the perfect place for this. Not only has Mineirinho received some major acts through the years, but it is also located in a central and touristic area of the city. It will certainly be a fantastic experience for the fans." UFC 147 will be headlined by the long awaited rematch between Belfort and Wanderlei Silva. "The Axe Murderer" has been looking for revenge since the pair first met inside the cage more than a decade ago at UFC 17.5: "Ultimate Brazil." "The Phenom" defeated him in just 44 seconds by way of technical knockout (TKO). Silva is fresh of a second-round shellacking of former Strikeforce 185-pound champion Cung Le while Belfort recently put the screws to former UFC heavy middleweight Anthony Johnson. Here is the current UFC 147 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva Other scheduled bouts: 145 lbs.: TUF: Brazil Featherweight finals185 lbs.: TUF: Brazil Middleweight finals265 lbs.: Mike Russow vs. Fabricio Werdum155 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Milton Vieira145 lbs.: Yuri Alcantara vs. Hacran Dias For all the latest news and notes on the UFC 147: "Belfort vs. Silva" event click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 3: "Korean Zombie vs. Poirier" is set to take place this Monday (May 14, 2012) live from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 3 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. Remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the Patriot Center will open at 3:00 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with Aaron Simpson at 2 p.m. ET. Here is the finalized UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Main Card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Tue., May 15), which is slated to air at 7 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.

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Event: Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Kennedy"Date: Sat., July 14, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on ShowtimeLocation: Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon Main Event: 185 lbs.: Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Kennedy Other scheduled match-ups: 185 lbs.: Lorenz Larkin vs. Robbie Lawler170 lbs.: Nate Marquardt vs. Tyron Woodley185 lbs.: Roger Gracie vs. Keith Jardine For all the latest news and notes on the upcoming Strikeforce event on Showtime check out our comprehensive news archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (May 11, 2012) to Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., with the continuation of the Bantamweight tournament and a Featherweight tourney final fight. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 68 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening (beginning at 7 p.m.). Headlining the main event will be a season six featherweight tournament final bout between season four finalist Daniel Straus and "Summer Series" finalist Marlon Sandro. One will win his first tournament, while the other will come up short in the finals for the second time. Also on the card is a Bellator season six bantamweight tournament semifinal fight between former tournament semifinalist Marcos Galvao and upset-minded veteran Travis Marx. There are also two potential tournament qualifier bouts on the main card as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veterans Carmelo Marrero and Seth Petruzelli will clash at a 230-pound catchweight, while welterweight strikers Marius Zaromskis and Waachiim Spiritwolf try to settle some unfinished business from their six second 2010 no contest in Strikeforce. Check out our complete Bellator 68 results after the jump (beginning at 7 p.m. ET). Main Card 145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Daniel Straus 135 lbs.: Travis Marx vs. Marcos Galvão 230 lbs.: Carmelo Marrero vs. Seth Petruzelli 170 lbs.: Marius Zaromskis vs. Waachim Spiritwolf Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 175 lbs.: Aung La Nsang vs. Jesus Martinez 185 lbs.: Francois Ambang vs. Gregory Milliard135 lbs.: Claudio Ledesma vs. Anthony Leone 155 lbs.: Marcin Held vs. Derrick Kennington 155 lbs.: Don Carlo-Clauss vs. Jacob Kirwan Hemmi here! 145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Daniel Straus Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Travis Marx vs. Marcos Galvão Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 230 lbs.: Carmelo Marrero vs. Seth Petruzelli Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 170 lbs.: Marius Zaromskis vs. Waachim Spiritwolf Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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What a long, strange trip it's been. The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament, which started well over a year ago and lost Alistair Overeem somewhere along the way, will finally wrap things up on May 19, 2012 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live via the Showtime network. Set to headline the card are tournament finalists Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier, who will compete for the grand prix championship and the right to challenge one more fighter under the Strikeforce banner before the promotion eliminates the 265-pound division for good. Also getting their hands dirty (again) are Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson for "El Nino's" 155-pound belt. Their upcoming rubber match will settle a longstanding feud that began nearly four years ago. That's not all. Here is the current Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" fight card and line up: Main Event: 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier for the Heavyweight World Grand Prix Championship Main Card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson205 lbs.: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Chris Spang Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 155 lbs.: Gesias Cavalcante vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg205 lbs.: Virgil Zwicker vs. Guto Inocente205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen vs. Gian Villante170 lbs.: Quinn Mulhern vs. Yuri Villefort MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., May 19, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Showtime Extreme. For all the latest news and notes on the upcoming Strikeforce event on Showtime check out our comprehensive news archive right here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's (May 11, 2012) Bellator 68 fight card takes place today (May 10, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from inside Caesar's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Headlining the main event will be a season six featherweight tournament final bout between season four finalist Daniel Straus and "Summer Series" finalist Marlon Sandro. One will win their first tournament while the other will come up short in the finals for the second time. Also on the card is a Bellator season six bantamweight tournament semifinal fight between former tournament semifinalist Marcos Galvao and upset-minded veteran Travis Marx. There are also two potential tournament qualifier bouts on the main card as UFC veterans Carmelo Marrero and Seth Petruzelli will clash at a 230 pound catchweight while welterweight strikers Marius Zaromskis and Waachiim Spiritwolf try to settle some unfinished business from their six second 2010 no contest in Strikeforce. Check out our complete Bellator 68 weigh-in results posted after the jump (beginning at 5 p.m. ET). Main Card145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro () vs. Daniel Straus () 125 lbs.: Travis Marx () vs. Marcos Galvão () 230 lbs.: Carmelo Marrero () vs. Seth Petruzelli () 170 lbs.: Marius Zaromskis () vs. Waachim Spiritwolf () Preliminary Card 145 lbs.: Eddie Fyvie () vs. Jeff Lentz () 175 lbs.: Aung La Nsang () vs. Jesus Martinez () 185 lbs.: Francois Ambang () vs. Gregory Milliard () 135 lbs.: Claudio Ledesma () vs. Anthony Leone () 155 lbs.: Marcin Held () vs. Derrick Kennington () 155 lbs.: Don Carlo-Clauss () vs. Jacob Kirwan () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 68, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (May 11). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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We're less than one week away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its third FUEL TV mini mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which will emanate LIVE from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., on Tues., May 15, 2012. UFC on FUEL TV 3 will be headlined by what promises to be an electrifying Featherweight showdown between top 135-pound fighters Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier. The winner of the match is expected to earn number one contender status. In other action, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah will try not to be Jorge Lopez's first win inside the Octagon, while Lightweight demons Donald Cerrone and Jeremy Stephens are queued up for a knock-down, drag-out 155-pound brawl. Here is the current UFC on Fuel TV 3 fight card and line up: Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Main Card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald "Prelims" Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera vs. Alex Soto MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Tues., May 15, 2012), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook. For the latest UFC on Fuel TV 3 news and notes click here.

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After a failing to land the event at a soccer stadium that could hold 80,000 screaming fans as originally planned, UFC 147, which will take place on Sat., June 23, 2012, finally settled on the Felipe Drummond Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, as the official venue. But that only came after the show lost its headlining fight. Indeed, the highly anticipated rematch pitting Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen for the middleweight championship was bumped up to the UFC 148 fight card on July 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. That left the Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva showdown left to main event the world's largest fight promotion's return to Brazil. While that may seem unworthy of its billing to American fans, the Brazilian faithful are being treated to two hugely popular native sons coming off coaching gigs on the first International season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). In addition, Fabricio Werdum will attempt to take one step closer to a heavyweight title shot when he takes on Mike Russow in the night's co-main event. But that's not all. TUF: Brazil will also reach its conclusion at UFC 147, as both featherweight and middleweight winners will be crowned. All that and more. Here's how the UFC 147 fight card looks as it stands now: Main Event: 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva Other scheduled bouts: 145 lbs.: TUF: Brazil featherweight finals185 lbs.: TUF: Brazil Middleweight finals265 lbs.: Mike Russow vs. Fabricio Werdum155 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Milton Vieira145 lbs.: Yuri Alcantara vs. Hacran Dias For all the latest news and notes on the UFC 147: "Belfort vs. Silva" event click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (May 5, 2012), this time with UFC on Fox 3: "Diaz vs. Miller," which will emanate from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The mixed martial arts (MMA) action will begin around 4 p.m. ET with two "Prelims" bouts -- Roland Delorme vs. Nick Denis and Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola that will air LIVE online via Facebook. Most fans worldwide who have Facebook accounts and "Like" the official UFC Facebook page, will be able to watch this portion of UFC on FOX 3. After that, the viewing options get a little tricky for the fight fans who live outside the United States. The remainder of the UFC on FOX 3 "Prelims" will transition to FUEL TV, beginning at 5 p.m. ET and run right on up to the 8 p.m. ET FOX start time. That's when the main card actions begins, which is headlined by a Lightweight number one contender eliminator match (for Nate Diaz, at least) between Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller. Not everyone gets FUEL TV nor FOX. The good news is that international fans in particular regions can still watch "Diaz vs. Miller" LIVE "in most parts of the world" on UFC.TV. To see if you qualify we suggest that you click here. And to check out a list of sports bars and pubs near you that will most likely be showing tonight's fights click here. Otherwise, we recommend that you call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's MMA primetime extravaganza. However, if you need your UFC on FOX 3 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries one or both networks, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC on FOX 3 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FOX 3 fight card and line up after the jump: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FOX): 170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Josh Koscheck185 lbs.: Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson "Prelims" Card (FUEL TV): 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Michael Johnson125 lbs.: John Dodson vs. Tim Elliott170 lbs.: John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss125 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. John Cholish145 lbs.: Dennis Bermudez vs. Pablo Garza "Prelims" Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Roland Delorme vs. Nick Denis185 lbs.: Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola Once again, remember that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook/FUEL TV will begin to flow around 5 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card FOX coverage, which is set to start at 8 p.m. ET! For more on UFC on FOX 3: "Diaz vs. Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The UFC’s third show on network television became official earlier today when the entire lot of competitors scheduled for action at UFC on FOX 3 weighed in with the lot all making weight with one undercard exception. Headliners Nate Diaz and Jim Miller both came in at 156 pounds, turning in an intense staredown but no theatrics beyond the standard fare. Diaz is expected to earn a title-shot if he beats Miller tomorrow night on FOX while Miller will likely position himself within a win of the same honor if he takes the always-tough Diaz out. The trio of other featured tilts also received a thumbs up with Johny Hendricks-Josh Koscheck at 170.5 pounds each, Alan Belcher-Rousimar Palhares both at 186 pounds, and heavyweights Pat Barry-Lavar Johnson weighing 244 pounds and 253 pounds respectively. The only fighter to miss his mark was John Lineker who came in a tick heavy for his flyweight fight against Louis Gaudinot and was fined $1,200 as a result when the athletic commission deemed it a health-risk for him to shed any more weight. UFC on FOX 3 starts on FOX tomorrow night at 8:00 PM EST with prelims on Facebook/Fuel TV in the hours preceding the event. Here is a complete list of UFC on FOX 3 weigh-in results followed by video of the weigh-ins: Mike Massenzio (184 lbs) vs. Karlos Vemola (185 lbs) Roland Delorme (135 lbs) vs. Nick Denis (135 lbs) Dennis Bermudez (145.5 lbs) vs. Pablo Garza (145 lbs) Danny Castillo (155 lbs) vs. John Cholish (155.5 lbs) Louis Gaudinot (126 lbs) vs. John Lineker (127 lbs) John Hathaway (169 lbs) vs. Pascal Krauss (169 lbs) John Dodson (126 lbs) vs. Tim Elliott (125 lbs) Tony Ferguson (154.5 lbs) vs. Michael Johnson (156 lbs) Pat Barry (244 lbs) vs. Lavar Johnson (253 lbs) Rousimar Palhares (186 lbs) vs. Alan Belcher (186 lbs) Josh Koscheck (170.5 lbs) vs. Johny Hendricks (170.5 lbs) Nate Diaz (156 lbs) vs. Jim Miller (156 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (May 4, 2012) to Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada with the continuation of the welterweight tournament and a big non-title fight. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 67 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening (beginning at 7:00 p.m.). Headlining the main event will be a lightweight non-title bout as undefeated (9-0) Bellator 155-pound champion Michael Chandler takes on Japanese Pride, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and DREAM veteran Akihiro Gono. Also on the card is a Bellator season six welterweight tournament semifinal fight between former tournament finalists Bryan Baker and Ben Saunders in a fight that expects to bring some serious violence. There are also two potential tournament qualifier fights on the main card as heavyweights Damian Grabowski and Dave Huckaba will duke it out while welterweights Ryan Ford and Luis Santos will battle. Check out complete Bellator 67 live results after the jump (beginning at 5 p.m. ET): Main card 155 lbs.: Michael Chandler vs. Akihiro Gono 170 lbs.: Ben Saunders vs. Bryan Baker265 lbs.: Damian Grabowski vs. Dave Huckaba 170 lbs.: Ryan Ford vs. Luis Santos Preliminary card (Spike.com) 180 lbs.: Nordine Taleb vs. Matt MacGrath 145 lbs.: Will Romero vs. Matt Veal 135 lbs.: Nick Kirk vs. David Harris 155 lbs.: Cosmo Alexandre vs. Lorawnt Nelson170 lbs.: Nathan Gunn vs. Dom O'Grady Adam here! 155 lbs.: Michael Chandler vs. Akihiro Gono Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 170 lbs.: Ben Saunders vs. Bryan Baker Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 265 lbs.: Damian Grabowski vs. Dave Huckaba Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 170 lbs.: Ryan Ford vs. Luis Santos Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FOX 3: "Diaz vs. Miller" is set to take place later TODAY (May 4, 2012) live from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FOX 3 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. We also have a LIVE UFC on FOX 3 video stream of the weigh in event embedded in the extended entry below, which means that you can watch the entire event online, right here, and talk about all the action with all the other Maniacs in real-time. UFC on FOX 3 will feature a main event that pits Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller in a pivotal Lightweight showdown, while Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks will face off for a top spot in the 170-pound pecking order. Heavyweights Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson will also sling leather on the action-packed televised main card, as well as Brazilian leg crusher Rousimar Palhares taking on the very game Alan Belcher in a Middleweight mash up. Check out complete UFC on Fox 3 weigh in results and LIVE video stream after the jump: UFC ON FOX 3 WEIGH IN RESULTS Main Event: 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FOX): 170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Josh Koscheck185 lbs.: Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Michael Johnson125 lbs.: John Dodson vs. Tim Elliott170 lbs.: John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss125 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. John Cholish145 lbs.: Dennis Bermudez vs. Pablo Garza Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Roland Delorme vs. Nick Denis185 lbs.: Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola For those fortunate enough to be in the "Garden State" this afternoon, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1:30 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special hour-long Q&A session with UFC Middleweight contender Michael Bisping that begins at 2 p.m. local time. Remember, too, that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of UFC on Fox 3 tomorrow night (Sat., May 5, 2012), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 4 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook and FUEL TV. For the latest UFC on FOX 3: "Diaz vs. Miller" news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida was all set to make his middleweight debut inside the Octagon -- but it had nothing to do with getting choked unconscious by Jon Jones at UFC 140 last December. Instead, "The Dragon" wanted to stay active, even if it meant dropping to 185 pounds, until his coaches talked him down from the ledge and told him to "be patient." It worked. The Brazilian has since been paired off against Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 Champion Ryan Bader, who like Machida, is trying to get himself back "in the mix" at UFC on FOX 4 later this year in Los Angeles. So, how about that change in weight classes? From Globo SporTV (translated by Bloody Elbow): "I was ready to fight but the opportunity was not there. The division is lacking, it's a bit mixed, and I didn't know, right (who would be my next opponent)? I even had the intention of fighting at 185lbs so I wouldn't lose the opportunity of keeping busy. I spoke to Ed Soares and (Jorge Guimarães), but they told me to be patient. Look, I'm a guy that usually weighs at most 96kg (21lbs), so I don't think there would be a problem fighting (at middleweight). My objective is to fight at (205lbs), but to make a fight at middleweight would not be a problem. Anderson is a comrade of mine, a friend in my team. (Middleweight) is his, but I would take a fight to keep me busy. The important thing is to keep fighting, it's the adrenaline. I would like to fight there, but only with the objective of keeping me busy." Machida recently steered himself out of an uncharacteristic losing skid with a sensational front-kick knockout over Randy Couture back at UFC 129. Unfortunately, the taste of victory was short-lived because of an opportunity to challenge "Bones" for the belt he lost to Mauricio Rua two years ago. Jones ended the fight in dramatic fashion, wrapping his long arms around the throat of "The Dragon" in round two and securing a standing guillotine choke that put the Brazilian to sleep. It is certainly a memory that Machida would like to put in the rear-view mirror sooner rather than later. And there's no better way to do that than to get back inside the Octagon with a fighter who is equally as motivated to get back on top. But a loss to "Darth" and that trip south may be for more than just killing time. UFC on FOX 4 is scheduled to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sat., Aug. 4, 2012. Other bouts include a middleweight slugfest between Hector Lombard vs. Brian Stann and a lightweight scrap featuring Joe Lauzon vs. Terry Etim. For the latest UFC on FOX 4 news and notes be sure to check out our complete event archive right here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 67 fight card will take place today (May 3, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from inside Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada. Headlining the main event will be a lightweight non-title bout as Bellator 155-pound champion Michael Chandler takes on Japanese Pride, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and DREAM veteran Akihiro Gono. Also on the card is a Bellator season six welterweight tournament semifinal fight between former tournament finalists Bryan Baker and Ben Saunders in a fight that expects to bring some serious violence. There are also two potential tournament qualifier fights on the main card as heavyweights Damian Grabowski and Dave Huckaba will duke it out while welterweights Ryan Ford and Luis Santos will battle. Check out complete Bellator 67 weight-in results are after the jump (beginning at 5 p.m. ET): Main card 155 lbs.: Michael Chandler () vs. Akihiro Gono ()170 lbs.: Ben Saunders () vs. Bryan Baker ()265 lbs.: Damian Grabowski () vs. Dave Huckaba ()170 lbs.: Ryan Ford () vs. Luis Santos () Preliminary card 170 lbs.: Nathan Gunn () vs. Dom O'Grady () 170 lbs.: Nordine Taleb () vs. TBA ()145 lbs.: Will Romero () vs. Matt Veal ()135 lbs.: Nick Kirk () vs. David Harris ()155 lbs.: Cosmo Alexandre () vs. Lorawnt Nelson () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 67, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (May 4). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has dotted the i's and crossed the t's on its UFC 148: "Silva vs. Sonnen 2" pay-per-view (PPV) fight card, featuring the long awaited rematch between Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 7, 2012. The former headlining bout between Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber now becomes the co-featured fight of the night. The official main card match-ups now include a middleweight tilt pitting Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le, the light heavyweight trilogy of Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz and the welterweight debut of Demian Maia vs. Dong Hyun Kim in what is one of the most stacked cards of the year so far. And don't forget about that weekend's UFC Fan Expo. Take a closer look at the revised UFC 148 fight card and line-up, as well as a special video sneak peek of "Silva vs. Sonnen 2" with Jon Anik, after the jump. Main Event: 185 lbs.: UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Main card (pay-per-view): 135 lbs.: UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber 205 lbs.: Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz 185 lbs.: Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le 170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Demian Maia Preliminary card (FX Channel): 145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Ivan Menjivar 155 lbs.: Habib Nurmagomedov vs. Gleison Tibau 185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda vs. Constantinos Philippou 155 lbs.: Fabricio Camoes vs. Melvin Guillard For all the news that's fit to print on UFC 148 and beyond click here.

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Event: UFC on FOX 4Date: Sat., Aug. 4, 2012, at 8 p.m. ET on FOXLocation: Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA Main Event: TBD Current fight card and line-up: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Lyoto Machida185 lbs.: Hector Lombard vs. Brian Stann265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Ben Rothwell155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Joe Lauzon For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FOX 4 click here.

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The most impressive thing about UFC 145 (to me) was Ben Rothwell’s transformation from whatever his body looked like before to what it looks like now. How he managed to weigh in close to the 265lb limit but appear to lose about 30lbs of non-muscle mass is crazier than Snooki being in a monogamous relationship.  His subsequent performance spoke for itself when it came to fight night.  Diets are awful, but their results speak for themselves, and we’re huge fans of hard-hitting heavyweights moving down to fight at light heavyweight.  Props to Joey Beltran for dropping to 205 and sharing this photo with his fist held high, illustrating which hand he wants to place into his next opponent’s mandible. [Source]

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Event: UFC 150: "Henderson vs. Edgar"Date: Sat., Aug. 11, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-viewLocation: Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado Main Event: 155 lbs.: Ben Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar Other Scheduled Fights: 185 lbs.: Yushin Okami vs. Luiz Cane155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Dennis Hallman For up-to-the-minute updates on UFC 150 and all the latest news and notes click here.

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Tonight at 8 PM ET, the free live stream of Invicta FC in Kansas City, Kansas will go out across the interwebs for us to revel in a fantastic night of women's MMA. The entire card is composed of women warriors and headlined by the exciting match-up between Marloes Coenen and Romy Ruyssen. Coenen defeated Ruyssen back in 2008 with a rear naked choke, but Romy has torn through her four opponents since - submitting them all within the first round. This is no mismatch and the matchmaking is of stellar quality throughout. Join us through the night in the comments and refresh your pages for the official Bloody Elbow play by play by Ben Thapa. We do ask that the commenters here hold off on posting GIFs or large images so those who refresh can do so quickly in order to get up-to-the-second updates. The commentating team will be composed of Mauro Ranallo, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Julie "Fireball" Kedzie. King Mo and Kedzie are likely going to be delights to listen to throughout the night and Ranallo should be able to control the pace and fill in the spaces around them smoothly by using his years of experience. Let's get this party started! Marloes Coenen vs. Romy Ruyssen - Featherweight (145 lbs) Jessica Penne vs. Lisa Ellis - Atomweight (105 lbs) Liz Carmouche vs. Ashleigh Curry - Bantamweight (135 lbs) Kaitlin Young vs. Leslie Smith - Bantamweight (135 lbs) Sarah D'Alelio vs. Vanessa Mariscal - Bantamweight (135 lbs) Sally Krumdiack vs. Sarah Schneider - Strawweight (115 lbs) Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc vs. Amy Davis - Atomweight (105 lbs) Sarah Maloy vs. Michele Gutierrez - Flyweight (125 lbs) Randi Miller vs. Mollie Estes - Featherweight (145 lbs) Ashley Cummins vs. Sofia Bagherdai - Strawweight (115 lbs) Cassie Rodish vs. Meghan Wright - Atomweight (105 lbs)

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Event: UFC on FUEL TV 4: "Munoz vs. Weidman"Date: Wed., July 11, 2012, at 9 p.m. ET on FUELLocation: HP Pavilion in San Jose, California Main Event: 185 lbs.: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman Other Scheduled Fights: 205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For all the latest and greatest on UFC on FUEL TV 4 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Invicta Fighting Championships debuts TONIGHT (April 28, 2012) at Municipal Hall in Kansas City, Kansaas, with the premiere of the all-female fighting organization. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Invicta FC 1 below, beginning with the live stream of the full card at 8 p.m. ET which can be viewed here. The main event will be headlined by former Strikeforce women's 135 pound champion Marloes Coenen as she takes on French submission specialist Romy Ruyssen in a rematch over three years in the making. Ruyssen missed weight yesterday by nearly four pounds and Coenen never took her eyes off her throughout a very intense 30 second staredown. Also on the card are former Bellator standouts Lisa Ellis and Jessica Penne as well as former Strikeforce title challenger Liz Carmouche, Olympic medalist Randi Miller and many, many more. Complete Invicta FC 1 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Event 145 lbs.: Marloes Coenen vs. Romy Ruyssen Fight Card 105 lbs.: Jessica Penne vs. Lisa Ellis 135 lbs.: Liz Carmouche vs. Ashleigh Curry 135 lbs.: Kaitlin Young vs. Leslie Smith 135 lbs.: Sarah D'Alelio vs. Vanessa Mariscal 115 lbs.: Sally Krumdiack vs. Sarah Schneider 105 lbs.: Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc vs. Amy Davis 125 lbs.: Sarah Maloy vs. Michele Gutierrez 145 lbs.: Randi Miller vs. Mollie Estes 115 lbs.: Ashley Cummins vs. Sofia Bagherdai 105 lbs.: Cassie Rodish vs. Meghan Wright Hemmi here! I'll be providing some play-by-play of all the girl-on-girl action! Reminder, you can watch every single fight on the card on the Invicta FC homepage right here beginning at 8 p.m. ET. 145 lbs.: Marloes Coenen vs. Romy Ruyssen Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 105 lbs.: Jessica Penne vs. Lisa Ellis Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Liz Carmouche vs. Ashleigh Curry Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Kaitlin Young vs. Leslie Smith Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Sarah D'Alelio vs. Vanessa Mariscal Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 115 lbs.: Sally Krumdiack vs. Sarah Schneider Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 105 lbs.: Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc vs. Amy Davis Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 125 lbs.: Sarah Maloy vs. Michele Gutierrez Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Randi Miller vs. Mollie Estes Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 115 lbs.: Ashley Cummins vs. Sofia Bagherdai Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 105 lbs.: Cassie Rodish vs. Meghan Wright Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's inaugural all-female Invicta Fighting Championship event took place today (April 27, 2012) at Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri. Of the 22 fighters who stepped onto the scales, a whopping four ladies missed weight. Most notable were main event fighter Romy Ruyssen who stepped on the scales 4.4 pounds above the contracted 146 pound limit. Also missing weight were ex-boxer Ashleigh Curry, Olympic wrestler Randi Miller and Fatal Femme Fighting veteran Sofia Bagherdai. Invicta has a unique weigh-in format. The four fighters who missed weight the first time around are automatically penalized 10 percent of their fight purse. If they fail to make weight the second time, they are fined a total of 25 percent of the purse and the bout is moved up a weight class as it does not hold catchweight bouts. The main event will be headlined by former Strikeforce women's 135 pound champion Marloes Coenen as she takes on French submission specialist Romy Ruyssen in a rematch over three years in the making. Also on the card are former Bellator standouts Lisa Ellis and Jessica Penne as well as former Strikeforce title challenger Liz Carmouche and many, many more. Complete Invicta FC weigh in results after the jump: Main Event 145 lbs.: Marloes Coenen (146.0) vs Romy Ruyssen (150.4)* Fight Card105 lbs.: Jessica Penne (105.6) vs Lisa Ellis (106.0)135 lbs.: Liz Carmouche (134.2) vs Ashleigh Curry (137.2)135 lbs.: Kaitlin Young (135.4) vs Leslie Smith (135.0)135 lbs.: Sarah D'Alelio (135.2) vs Vanessa Mariscal (136.0)115 lbs.: Sally Krumdiack (113.6) vs Sarah Schneider (115.6)105 lbs.: Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (105.4) vs Amy Davis (105.6)125 lbs.: Sarah Maloy (125.4) vs Michele Gutierrez (125.0)145 lbs.: Randi Miller (149.8)* vs Mollie Estes (145.0)115 lbs.: Ashley Cummins (115.0) vs Sofia Bagherdai (120.6)*105 lbs.: Cassie Rodish (105.2) vs Meghan Wright (103.6) *Fighter has been fined 10% and has two hours to make weight. If they fail to make weight within two hours, they must forfeit 25% of their purse and the fight will be conducted at an upgraded weight class. Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Invicta FC 1, beginning with the first fight streamed on InvictaFC.com at 8 p.m. ET. It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FOX 3: "Diaz vs. Miller" is set to take place on Fri., May 4, 2012 live from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FOX 3 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FOX 3 will feature a main event that pits Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller in a pivotal lightweight showdown, while Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks will face off for a top spot in the 170-pound pecking order. Heavyweights Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson are also expected to sling leather on the action-packed televised main card, as well as Brazilian leg crusher Rousimar Palhares taking on the very game Alan Belcher in a middleweight mash up. Here is the current UFC on FOX 3 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FOX): 170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Josh Koscheck185 lbs.: Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Michael Johnson125 lbs.: John Dodson vs. Tim Elliott170 lbs.: John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss125 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. John Cholish145 lbs.: Dennis Bermudez vs. Pablo Garza135 lbs.: Roland Delorme vs. Nick Denis185 lbs.: Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola For those fortunate enough to be in the "Garden State" that week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the arena will open at 3 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with a fighter to be named at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., May 5), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on FOX. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FOX 3 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Diaz vs. Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be tinkering with its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card, scheduled for May 15, 2012 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. That's because lightweight banger Aaron Riley was forced to withdraw from the network-televised event for undisclosed reasons and has been replaced by promotion newcomer Marcus LeVesseur. The 21-5 "Prospect" will throw down against struggling Ultimate Fighter (TUF) veteran Cody McKenzie (12-2), who tweeted the update earlier today: i will be fighting may 15th i was fighting a good banger aaron riely now im fighting a good wrestler in marcus levesseur Here's a look at the current UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Main Card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens 135 lbs.: Jeff Hougland vs. Yves Jabouin 205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Jason MacDonald Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Cody McKenzie 185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Carlo Prater 155 lbs.: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Kamal Shalorus 135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Johnny Eduardo 135 lbs.: Azamat Gashimov vs. Alex Soto For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (April 21, 2012), this time it's UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans," which will begin around 7:00 p.m. ET with the Featherweight fight between Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage that will stream LIVE on Facebook.com. Once the Facebook stream ends, the rest of the "Prelims" under card will begin to air live on FX at 8 p.m., featuring fights between Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs and Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown, among others. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which begins at 10 p.m. ET, featuring SIX main card bouts. The main event, of course, will showcase UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, defending his 205-pound belt against former friend and current arch enemy, Rashad Evans. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider (DirecTV, DISH Network, etc.) and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 145 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com and Roku. Gamers can also catch the UFC 145 action on Xbox Live with the help of their video game consoles. However, if you need your UFC 145 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC 145 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated all night long, after the jump: Main event: 205 lbs.: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills 265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell 135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald 145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. John Alessio Preliminary card (FX): 265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs 170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown 155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi 155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero Preliminary card (Facebook): 170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements 145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage To watch the UFC 145 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook/FX will begin to flow around 7:00 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card pay-per-view PPV coverage, which is set to start at 10 p.m. ET, from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here.

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Jon Jones and Rashad Evans came face-to-face for the final time before they step inside the Octagon Saturday in the main event of UFC 145 when both fighters stepped on the stage to weigh-in and hit their desired marks meaning the title-fight is official. Jones, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, came in right at 205, while Evans tipped the scale at 204. The two men had to be separated after they squared off, igniting a large ovation from the crowd. Only one fighter – John Makdessi – missed weight. Makdessi will surrender 20% of his purse to Anthony Njokuani after coming in at 158 for their meeting at lightweight. Check out video the Jones-Evans incident below followed by complete results from the weigh-ins: Prelims(Facebook): Keith Wisniewski (170.5 lbs) vs. Chris Clements (169 lbs) Marcus Brimage (145 lbs) vs. Maximo Blanco (146 lbs) Prelims (FX): Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Chad Griggs (228 lbs) Matt Brown (171 lbs) vs. Stephen Thompson (171 lbs) John Makdessi (158 lbs) vs. Anthony Njokuani (156 lbs) Mac Danzig (155 lbs) vs. Efrain Escudero (156 lbs) Main Card (PPV): Mark Bocek (155 lbs) vs. John Alessio (155.5 lbs) Mark Hominick (145.5 lbs) vs. Eddie Yagin (144.5 lbs) Miguel Torres (135.5 lbs) vs. Michael McDonald (135 lbs) Brendan Schaub (237 lbs) vs. Ben Rothwell (263 lbs) Rory MacDonald (169.5 lbs) vs. Che Mills (170 lbs) Jon Jones (205 lbs) vs. Rashad Evans (204 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (April 20, 2012) to the IX Center in Cleveland, Ohio, with the continuation of two tournaments and a huge non-title fight. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 66 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Headlining the main event will be a much-anticipated lightweight rematch between top 10 fighters Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki. The Japanese submission wizard, Aoki, defeated Alvarez at Dynamite!! 2008 in Saitama, Japan and Alvarez has been begging for a rematch ever since. Also on the card, the Bellator season six middleweight tournament semifinals will be taking place as Maiquel Falcao battles Vyacheslav Vasilevsky and Ohio's own Brian Rogers takes on tournament alternate Andreas Spang. Lastly, the Bellator season six lightweight tournament will also be holding its semifinals as former welterweight finalist Rick Hawn battles underdog fan-favorite Lloyd Woodard and Kentucky's Brent Weedman takes on Brazilian kickboxer Thiago Michel. Complete Bellator 66 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV 2) 155 lbs.: Eddie Alvarez vs. Shinya Aoki185 lbs.: Andreas Spang vs. Brian Rogers185 lbs.: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky vs. Maiquel Falcao155 lbs.: Lloyd Woodard vs. Rick Hawn 155 lbs.: Brent Weedman vs. Thiago Michel Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 155 lbs.: Julian Lane vs. Joe Heiland 205 lbs.: John Hawk vs. Marcus Vanttinen 205 lbs.: Dan Spohn vs. Attila Vegh 145 lbs.: Donny Walker vs. Frank Caraballo 131 lbs.: Jessica Eye vs. Anita Rodriguez Hemmi here! I'm live from Cleveland to give you guys all the updates on this event. 155 lbs.: Eddie Alvarez vs. Shinya Aoki Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 185 lbs.: Andreas Spang vs. Brian Rogers Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 185 lbs.: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky vs. Maiquel Falcao Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 155 lbs.: Lloyd Woodard vs. Rick Hawn Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 155 lbs.: Brent Weedman vs. Thiago Michel Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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The official weigh in event for UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" is set to take place later this afternoon (Fri., April 20, 2012) live from the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 145 weigh-ins below, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. For your convenience, we've also embedded a live video feed of the UFC 145 weigh in event in the extended entry below, which means that you can watch all the scale-tipping action unfold right here in real-time. UFC 145 will be headlined by a Light Heavyweight championship showdown that's been a long time coming, as Jon Jones will defend his 205-pound world title against former division kingpin Rashad Evans. Also on tap is a Welterweight match up that pits rising star Rory MacDonald against British banger Che Mills, while Heavyweight head hunters Brendan Schaub and Ben Rothwell are also scheduled to collide on the pay-per-view (PPV) main card. Check out complete UFC 145 weigh in results, as well as the live video feed from Atlanta, after the jump: UFC 145 WEIGH IN RESULTS 205 lbs.: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones () vs. Rashad Evans ()170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald () vs. Che Mills ()265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub () vs. Ben Rothwell ()135 lbs.: Miguel Torres () vs. Michael McDonald ()145 lbs.: Mark Hominick () vs. Eddie Yagin ()155 lbs.: Mark Bocek () vs. John Alessio ()265 lbs.: Travis Browne () vs. Chad Griggs ()170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson () vs. Matt Brown ()155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani () vs. John Makdessi ()155 lbs.: Mac Danzig () vs. Efrain Escudero ()170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski () vs. Chris Clements ()145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco () vs. Marcus Brimage () MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE, detailed UFC 145 results of all the "Jones vs. Evans" PPV action tomorrow night (April 21, 2012). It will include blow-by-blow coverage of the Facebook video stream, FX "Prelims" bouts, and of course, the PPV broadcast. We'll start RIGHT HERE at around 7:00 p.m. ET and carry straight on through early Sunday morning. For all the latest news and notes on UFC 145 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 66 fight card took place today (April 19, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from The Great Lakes Ballroom at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Headlining the main event will be a much-anticipated lightweight rematch between top 10 fighters Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki. The Japanese submission wizard, Aoki, defeated Alvarez at Dynamite!! 2008 in Saitama, Japan and Alvarez has been begging for a rematch ever since. Also on the card, the Bellator season six middleweight tournament semifinals will be taking place as Maiquel Falcao battles Vyacheslav Vasilevsky and Ohio's own Brian Rogers takes on tournament alternate Andreas Spang. Lastly, the Bellator season six lightweight tournament will also be holding its semifinals as former welterweight finalist Rick Hawn battles underdog fan-favorite Lloyd Woodard and Kentucky's Brent Weedman takes on Brazilian kickboxer Thiago Michel. Complete Bellator 66 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 155 lbs.: Eddie Alvarez () vs. Shinya Aoki ()185 lbs.: Andreas Spang () vs. Brian Rogers ()185 lbs.: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky () vs. Maiquel Falcao ()155 lbs.: Lloyd Woodard () vs. Rick Hawn () 155 lbs.: Brent Weedman vs. Thiago Michel () Preliminary Card 155 lbs.: Julien Lane () vs. Joe Heiland () 105 lbs.: John Hawk () vs. Marcus Vanttinen () 205 lbs.: Dan Spohn () vs. Attila Vegh () 135 lbs.: Donny Walker () vs. Frank Caraballo () 131 lbs.: Jessica Eye () vs. Anita Rodriguez () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 66, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (April 20). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Jon Jones tweeted the above early this morning with the note "200lb War Machine". He'll have to weigh in at 205lbs on Friday afternoon for his Light Heavyweight title fight with Rashad Evans on Saturday at UFC 145

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We're just over two months away. After a seven-year drought, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is finally returning to Atlantic City, NJ, with UFC on FX 4, featuring Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida in the network-televised headliner booked for the new Revel Hotel and Casino on June 22, 2012. East Coast, represent. Elsewhere on the card, former middleweight mainstay (and "Garden State" native) Dan Miller will make his welterweight debut against Ricardo Funch while Sam Stout completes his "King" trilogy against Spencer Fisher. The current UFC on FX 4 fight card and line-up after the jump. Main Event (Five-round, non-title fight): 155 lbs.: Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida Other Scheduled Fights: 155 lbs.: Sam Stout vs. Spencer Fisher170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Rich Attonito170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole vs T.J. Waldburger170 lbs.: Dan Miller vs. Ricardo Funch145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Steven Siler145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson135 lbs.: Edwin Figueroa vs. Ken Stone185 lbs.: Nick Catone vs. Chris Camozzi170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle155 lbs.: C.J. Keith vs. Ramsey Nijem For the latest UFC on FX 4 news and notes be sure to hit up our complete event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is finally back! And once again the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) league will air an entire fight card TODAY (April 14, 2012), this time with UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva," which will begin around 12:30 p.m. ET with the Featherweight fight between Jason Young against Eric Wisely that will air LIVE on Facebook, today's home for the entire UFC on FUEL TV 2 "Prelims" card. Why such an early start time? Because UFC on FUEL TV 2 takes place from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, which is several hours ahead on the world clock. Following the FUEL TV 2 "Prelims" on Facebook, fans can switch over to the FUEL TV network for the main card, headlined by a Light Heavyweight battle between Sweden's Alexander Gustafsson, taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. UFC on FUEL TV begins promptly at 3 p.m. ET this afternoon. You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. You can even check if it's available to watch on your mobile device through the Android Market. However, if you need your UFC on FUEL TV 2 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC on FUEL TV 2 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line up, as well as viewing options for International fight fans, after the jump: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Main Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Preliminary Card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi International fight fans who don't get FUEL TV will need to check their local television listings; however, "Gustafsson vs. Silva" will air LIVE in most parts of the world on UFC.TV. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 12:30 p.m. ET later today and run right on through to our main card FUEL TV coverage, which is set to start at 3 p.m. ET! For more on UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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XFC 17: "Apocalypse" took place last night (Fri., April 13, 2012) showcasing an entertaining night of mixed martial arts (MMA) action for the fans in attendance at the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. The main event saw a thrilling lightweight war between Eric Reynolds and Luciano Dos Santos that included plenty of violent, precision striking. It was neck-and-neck up until the third round, when Reynolds was able to use his length and boxing advantage to win the final frame and, ultimately, the unanimous decision victory. In the co-main event, former XFC Featherweight Champion Jarrod Card looked to get things back on track in his contest versus Marlon Moraes. Unfortunately, it was not to be for Card, who found himself buried under a barrage of kicks and punches from Moraes, from the opening bell, right up until the referee finally stepped in and called a stop to the action. Moraes looked very impressive in his complete dismantling of a fighter who was once one of the sport's up and coming phenoms. Nick Newell has taken the MMA world by storm this past year. If you've not yet witnessed Newell and don't know what he's about, he's an undefeated fighter out of Springfield, Mass., who, up until last night, had finished all six fighters he'd faced, and done so in the the first round each time. But that's not even the most incredible thing about him. The crazy thing is that Newell is doing all this with one and a half arms. That's right, due to a birth defect, Newell was born with one arm that essentially ends at the elbow. At XFC 17, Newell faced his biggest challenge to date in Chris Coggins, a fighter who came into the bout at 5-1. In the first round, Newell was able to land an early takedown and work his top game effectively, taking the round easily. Things flip flopped drastically in the second, though, when Coggins was able to get Newell in some very bad spots, notably taking his back and nearly choking him out several times. Unfortunately for Coggins, Newell is not the kind of guy who says "Uncle." Last night was no different. After surviving a very one-sided second round onslaught, Newell was able to come back, win the third round with his grappling, and take the decision victory, all to the delight of fans in attendance. If it wasn't the most impressive show of heart I've ever seen, it was pretty close. The ladies took center stage with a strawweight (115 pounds) slugfest between Felice Herrig and Patricia Vidonic. Herrig came into the fight as the big favorite and although she was unable to get the finish, she certainly showed why she was picked ahead of time to win the contest. After an ugly first round that was largely spent up against the fence grappling for position, Herrig got rolling in the second, continually scoring takedowns and using her ground and pound to rough Vidonic up. The rest of the fight saw more of the same, as Herrig's newly asserted ground dominance proved to be the key in her earning the decision win. Before Johnny Davis' fight with Charles Blanchard, he made the comment that his goal was to make it an "ugly fight." He accomplished his mission (and then some), but I'm not sure it served him well. Every time the two fighters clinched up, Davis took the worst of it. Every time the action hit the canvas, Davis ended up eating an elbow or having to scramble to get out of trouble. Davis simply looked a step behind for the duration of the fight, which was aptly summarized by HDNet's Michael Schiavello when he stated, "You could hear a tumbleweed roll through here." Indeed. In the end, Blanchard did enough to earn himself the unanimous decision victory. The second bout of the main card featured lightweight match up between Jason Wood and Ronnie Rogers. It was a bit of an odd bout, as Rogers seemed to be daring Wood to submit him with the way he was going about his business. He continually dove headfirst into chokes, left arms exposed, and was essentially fortunate that he was not tapped out sooner than he was. Finally, Wood was given a gift, as Rogers, once again, dove headfirst into a guillotine with Wood on his back. Wood, who almost looked surprised at how available the choke was, applied the pressure, leaned back and waited for Rogers to tap. In the opening fight of the main card, middleweights Joel Cooper and Amaechi Oselukwue got things started with a fight that needed all three rounds and a judges decision in order to tie up the loose ends. The first round was all Oselukwue, who looked like he was trying to use every move in his arsenal, en route to landing a finishing strike on the feet. In the second frame, Cooper began to make some headway when, midway through the round, he was able to catch Oselukwue's kicks, score the takedown and work his ground game. It was obvious that Cooper's grappling and jiu-jitsu were more well-polished than that of his opponent. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to really ever give him a clear-cut lead, it just helped him manage to offset Oselukwue's athleticism and size advantage. The fight continued to be close, all the way up to the end, when all three of the judges gave Cooper the nod in the decision. Oselukwue has a lot of potential, but he'll need to refine his skill set and get some more cage time if he really wants to make an impact in this sport on the next level. XFC 17 RESULTS: MAIN CARD: 155 lbs.: Eric Reynolds def. Luciano Dos Santos via unanimous decision145 lbs.: Marlon Moraes def. Jarrod Card via KO at 0:48 of round one(Catchweight) 152 lbs.: Nick Newell def. Chris Coggins via unanimous decision 115 lbs.: Felice Herrig def. Patricia Vidonic via unanimous decision175 lbs.: Charles Blanchard def. Johnny Davis via unanimous decision155 lbs.: Jason Wood def. Ronnie Rogers via submission (guillotine) at 2:15 of round two185 lbs.: Joel Cooper def. Amaechi Oselukwue via unanimous decision PRELIMINARY CARD: 205 lbs.: Teddy Holder def. Bobby Carter by submission (armbar) at 3:27 of round one(catchweight) 187 lbs.: Bradley Stafford def. Tommy Roberts by unanimous decision145 lbs.: Steven Durr def. Michael Manley by unanimous decision

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Join us for XFC 17: Apocalypse from the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. The show starts on HDNet at 10 p.m ET and is captained by a lightweight duel pitting Luciano Dos Santos vs. Eric Reynolds and the bantamweight debut of former featherweight champion Jarrod Card, who faces The Armory's Marlon Moraes. Standout female fighter Felice Herrig will make an appearance against Patricia Vidonic and Nick Newell, often referred to as the "One-Armed MMA fighter," meets Chris Coggins. The entire main card lineup is listed below. Luciano Dos Santos (155lbs) vs. Eric Reynolds (155lbs)Marlon Moraes (135.2lbs) vs. Jarrod Card (135.2lbs)Chris Coggins (152.6lbs) vs. Nick Newell (151.4lbs)Patricia Vidonic (114.6lbs) vs. Felice Herrig (114.6lbs)Charles Blanchard (176.4lbs) vs. Johnny Davis (173.6lbs)Ronnie Rogers (153.6lbs) vs. Jason Wood (154.4lbs)Joel Cooper (183.4lbs) vs. Amaechi Oselukwue (185lbs) The following are the preliminary card results via ProMMANow.com: Teddy Holder def. Bobby Carter by submission (armbar) Rd. 1 (3:27)Bradley Stafford def. Tommy Roberts by majority decision (28-28, 30-26, 29-27)Steven Durr def. Michael Manley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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The UFC’s stop in Stockholm this weekend for UFC on Fuel 2 became official this morning when the lot of competitors stepped onto the scale in hopes of hitting their weight-related marks. And, minus one minor exception, the group succeeded in doing so meaning the show will go on as scheduled. Headliners Thiago Silva and Alexander Gustafsson had no problem making their required limit with each coming in at 205 pounds on the dot. Earlier this week Silva mentioned only being a few ticks north of the weight, expecting a very easy cut, to ensure smooth sailing in his return to the ring after more than a year off from competition. The co-main event is also official with Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara weighing 185 pounds and 186 pounds respectively. The only fighter to run into a problem at the festivities was Dennis Siver who is making his featherweight debut on tomorrow’s card. Siver clocked in at 147 and has been given a short period of time to drop the extra pound. The preliminary fights for Saturday’s show start at 12:00 PM EST on Facebook with the main card beginning three hours later on Fuel TV. Here is a complete list of weigh-in results for UFC on Fuel 2: Jason Young (145 lbs) vs. Eric Wisely (145 lbs) Simeon Thoresen (170 lbs) vs. Besam Yousef (170 lbs) Reza Madadi (155 lbs) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (155 lbs) Francis Carmont ( lbs) vs. Magnus Cedenblad ( lbs) Cyrille Diabate (206 lbs) vs. Tom DeBlass (205 lbs) Papy Abedi (170 lbs) vs. James Head (170 lbs) Brad Pickett (136 lbs) vs. Damacio Page (135 lbs) DaMarques Johnson (171 lbs) vs. John Maguire (170 lbs) Dennis Siver (147 lbs)* vs. Diego Nunes (146 lbs) Paulo Thiago (170 lbs) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (170 lbs) Brian Stann (185 lbs) vs. Alessio Sakara (186 lbs) Alexander Gustafsson (205 lbs) vs. Thiago Silva (205 lbs) * – Has until 1:00 PM EST to shed one more pound

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (April 13, 2012) to the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with the continuation of two tournaments and a title fight. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 65 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Headlining Bellator 65 will be a bantamweight title fight between champion Zach Makovsky and challenger Eduardo Dantas. Makovsky has dominated two non-title "superfights" in the interim while waiting for Dantas to win the Bellator season five bantamweight tournament. This bout should produce some fireworks. Also on the card, the Bellator season six featherweight tournament continues with a pair of strong wrestlers as Ohio's Daniel Straus battles Mike Corey in a semifinal match-up. The main card will be opened with a pair of solid season six bantamweight quarterfinal fights featuring former tournament participants. Season five finalist Alexis Vila will take on tough Brazilian Luis Nogueira and former title challenger Ed West battles the always-unlucky Marcos Galvao. Complete Bellator 65 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 135 lb. title: Zach Makovsky vs. Eduardo Dantas 145 lbs.: Daniel Straus vs. Mike Corey 135 lbs.: Ed West vs. Marcos Galvao135 lbs.: Alexis Vila vs. Luis NogueiraPreliminary Card (Spike.com) 155 lbs.: Mikhail Malyutin vs. E.J. Brooks 170 lbs.: Lyman Good vs. LeVon Maynard 170 lbs.: Kris McCray vs. Ailton Barbosa 155 lbs.: Terrell Hobbs vs. Will Martinez 145 lbs.: Scott Heckman vs. Lester Caslow 185 lbs.: Plinio Cruz vs. Duane Bastress 145 lbs.: Kenny Foster vs. Jay Haas Hemmi here. I'll be recapping all the action on the main card tonight. 135 lb. title: Zach Makovsky vs. Eduardo Dantas Round one: Round two: Round three: Round four: Round five: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Daniel Straus vs. Mike Corey Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Ed West vs. Marcos Galvao Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Alexis Vila vs. Luis Nogueira Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" is set to take place TODAY (April 13, 2012) live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 10 a.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second LIVE coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-ins below, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. We've also embedded a LIVE video feed in the extended entry so you can watch the weigh ins online right here with all the other Maniacs. UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight), among others. Check out complete UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh in results, as well as the live video feed from Sweden, after the jump: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action tomorrow night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 65 fight card takes place today (April 12, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from the lobby of Caesar's Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Headlining Bellator 65 will be a bantamweight title fight between champion Zach Makovsky and challenger Eduardo Dantas. Makovsky has dominated two non-title "superfights" in the interim while waiting for Dantas to win the Bellator season five bantamweight tournament. This bout should produce some fireworks. Also on the card, the Bellator season six featherweight tournament continues with a pair of strong wrestlers as Ohio's Daniel Straus battles Mike Corey in a semifinal match-up. The main card will be opened with a pair of solid season six bantamweight quarterfinal fights featuring former tournament participants. Season five finalist Alexis Vila will take on tough Brazilian Luis Nogueira and former title challenger Ed West battles the always-unlucky Marcos Galvao. Complete Bellator 65 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 135 lb. title: Zach Makovsky () vs. Eduardo Dantas ()145 lbs.: Daniel Straus () vs. Mike Corey ()135 lbs.: Ed West () vs. Marcos Galvao ()135 lbs.: Alexis Vila () vs. Luis Nogueira ()Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 155 lbs.: Mikhail Malyutin () vs. E.J. Brooks ()170 lbs.: Lyman Good () vs. LeVon Maynard () 170 lbs.: Kris McCray () vs. Ailton Barbosa ()145 lbs.: Scott Heckman () vs. Lester Caslow ()185 lbs.: Plinio Cruz () vs. Duane Bastress ()145 lbs.: Kenny Foster () vs. Jay Haas () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 65, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (April 13). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Event: UFC 149Date: Sat., July 21, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-viewLocation: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Main Event: 145 lbs.: UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo vs. TBA Other scheduled bouts: 170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Thiago Alves145 lbs.: Antonio Carvalho vs. George Roop145 lbs.: Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. Anton Kuivanen185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Nick Ring For all the latest and greatest updates on UFC 149 check out our complete news archive by clicking here.

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They're persistent, I'll give them that. Super Fight League (SFL) is back with its third offering, featuring a headlining bout that pits former Strikeforce heavyweight attraction Bobby Lashley against British bruiser James Thompson on May 6, 2012 from the IGI Stadium in New Delhi, India. As with the first two events, Super Fight League 3 will air LIVE and FREE via YouTube. After getting kicked out of Strikeforce by heavyweight "Grave Digger" Chad Griggs, Lashley (7-1) has won back-to-back fights over John Ott and Karl Knothe at Titan Fighting Championship 17 and Shark Fights 21, respectively. Thompson is also the winner of two straight (with one no contest), having canned Bob Sapp (leg injury) at SFL 1 shortly after choking out Polish strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 16. Here's the current SFL 3 fight card and line up: Main Event: 265 lbs.: Bobby Lashley vs. James Thompson Main Card (YouTube): 205 lbs.: Trevor Prangley vs. Baga Agaev185 lbs.: Doug Marshall vs. Zelg Galesic125 lbs.: Lena Ovchynnikova vs. Joanne Calderwood Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates to the Super Fight League 3 event as they become available.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" is set to take place this Friday (April 13, 2012) live from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. And as we previously reported, you'll have to get your ass out of bed nice and early to watch them (sorry, West Coast). The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 10 a.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV 2 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. Remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the Ericsson Globe Arena will open at 1:30 p.m. local time (CET). In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz at 2 p.m. CET. Here is the finalized UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Main Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Preliminary Card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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The drought is almost over, Maniacs. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in action this weekend from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, featuring UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" on April 14, 2012. UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight). Remember that because of the difference in time zones, Saturday's show begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. ET live on Facebook with the televised main card kicking things off on FUEL TV at 3 p.m. ET. For more information on how (and when) to watch click here. Below is the finalized UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Main Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Preliminary Card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 14), which is slated to air at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 12:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" is set to take place on Friday, April 20, 2012 live from the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 145 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 145 will be headlined by a light heavyweight championship showdown that's been a long time coming, as Jon Jones will defend his 205-pound strap against former division kingpin Rashad Evans. Also on tap is a welterweight match-up pitting rising star Rory MacDonald against British banger Che Mills while heavyweight hurters Brendan Schaub and Ben Rothwell are also scheduled to collide. Here is the current UFC 145 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills 265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell 135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman 145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin Preliminary card (FX): 170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown 265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs 155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage 155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero 170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements For those fortunate enough to be in "The Peach State" that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with middleweight number one contender Chael Sonnen at 2 p.m. ET. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 21), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 145 coverage you can handle. For the latest UFC 145 news and notes click here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (April 6, 2012) to Caesar's Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, with a new tournament and a title fight. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 64 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Bellator 64 will be headlined by a welterweight title fight as champion Ben Askren looks to defend his title against season five welterweight tournament winner Douglas Lima. Askren is coming off a close title defense against Jay Hieron and he's hoping to continue his undefeated streak against the top prospect Lima. Also on the card will be the first Bellator season six semifinal tournament fight as top Brazilian featherweights Marlon Sandro and Alexandre Bezerra square off. Lastly, a pair of Bellator season six bantamweight tournament quarterfinals will take place as American Travis Marx battles top Japanese grappler Masakatsu Ueda and undefeated Brazilian prospect Rodrigo Lima takes on veteran Japanese scrapper Hiroshi Nakamura. Complete Bellator 64 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 170 lb. title: Ben Askren vs. Douglas Lima145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Alexandre Bezerra 135 lbs.: Travis Marx vs. Masakatsu Ueda 135 lbs.: Rodrigo Lima vs. Hiroshi Nakamura Local Feature Fights (Spike.com) 192 lbs.: Elias Theodorou vs. Rich Lictawa160 lbs.: Kyle Prepolec vs. Lance Snow 170 lbs.: Chad Laprise vs. Josh Taveirne 145 lbs.: Chris Horodecki vs. Mike Richman170 lbs.: Nordine Taleb vs. Matt Secor155 lbs.: Taylor Solomon vs. Jason Fischer Hemmi here. I'll be calling the action throughout the main card tonight. 170 lb. title: Ben Askren vs. Douglas Lima Round one: Round two: Round three: Round four: Round five: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Alexandre Bezerra Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Travis Marx vs. Masakatsu Ueda Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Rodrigo Lima vs. Hiroshi Nakamura Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 64 fight card takes place today (April 5, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from Caesar's Windsor in Windsor, Ontario. Bellator 64 will be headlined by a welterweight title fight as champion Ben Askren looks to defend his title against season five welterweight tournament winner Douglas Lima. Askren is coming off a close title defense against Jay Hieron and he's hoping to continue his undefeated streak against the top prospect Lima. Also on the card will be the first Bellator season six semifinal tournament fight as top Brazilian featherweights Marlon Sandro and Alexandre Bezerra square off. Lastly, a pair of Bellator season six bantamweight tournament quarterfinals will take place as American Travis Marx battles top Japanese grappler Masakatsu Ueda and undefeated Brazilian prospect Rodrigo Lima takes on veteran Japanese scrapper Hiroshi Nakamura. Complete Bellator 64 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 170 lb. title: Ben Askren () vs. Douglas Lima ()145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro () vs. Alexandre Bezerra ()135 lbs.: Travis Marx () vs. Masakatsu Ueda ()135 lbs.: Rodrigo Lima () vs. Hiroshi Nakamura () Local Feature Fights (Spike.com) 160 lbs.: Kyle Prepolec () vs. Lance Snow ()170 lbs.: Chad Laprise () vs. Josh Taveirne ()145 lbs.: Chris Horodecki () vs. Mike Richman ()170 lbs.: Nordine Taleb () vs. Matt Secor ()155 lbs.: Taylor Solomon () vs. Jason Fischer () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 64, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (April 6). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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The drought is almost over. While there's been plenty of regional and International mixed martial arts (MMA) action over the past few weeks, fans of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have been left high and dry since UFC 144 back on Feb. 25, 2012, as it marked the last live UFC event until the promotion makes its debut at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sat., April 14, 2012. Now you have an official event poster to help whet your appetite. UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight). Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Main Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page 145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Preliminary Card (Webcast): 145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass 185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad 170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen 155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts online at approximately 9:30 a.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action beginning at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. For the latest and greatest UFC on FUEL TV 2 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here.

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The early bird gets the Swedish worm. Fight fans will have to makes sure they're up bright and early when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, as the UFC on FUEL TV 2 live prelims webcast starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 14, 2012. The "Gustafsson vs. Silva" televised main card is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight). When to watch: Weigh ins: April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (Webcast)Prelims: April 14 at 9:30 a.m. ET (Webcast)Pre-fight show: April 14 at 2 p.m. ET (FUEL TV)Main card: April 14 at 3 p.m. ET (FUEL TV) Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Main Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Preliminary Card (Webcast): 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Tom DeBlass185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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It took over five years, but John Alessio is headed back to the Octagon. That's because Matt Wiman blew out his knee in training camp and will be unable to compete at the UFC 145 pay-per-view (PPV) event on April 21, 2012 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, according to a tweet from "Handsome's" original opponent, Mark Bocek. Enter "The Natural." Alessio is currently enjoying a three-fight winning streak including a unanimous decision victory over Ryan Healy at the Score Fighting Series just last month, but is 0-3 under the UFC banner, with past losses to Pat Miletich, Diego Sanchez and Thiago Alves. Here's a look at the revised UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" fight card and line-up. Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. John Alessio145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald Preliminary card (FX): 170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements For all the latest news and notes on UFC 145 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Event: Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" Date: Sat., May 19, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on ShowtimeLocation: HP Pavilion in San Jose, California Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Final: 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Current fight card and rumors: 155 lbs.: Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson170 lbs.: Nate Marquardt vs. Tyron Woodley205 lbs.: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Bobby Voelker205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen vs. Gian Villante For all the latest news and notes on the upcoming Strikeforce event on Showtime check out our comprehensive news archive right here.

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Strikeforce light heavyweight hopeful Gian Villante is looking to notch his third consecutive win under the Strikeforce banner when he trades blows with Derrick Mehmen at the May 19 Showtime event from the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Newsday.com brought word of the pending bout over the weekend. After Chad Griggs dug him a heavyweight grave in early 2011, Villante (9-3) shed some skin and tried his luck at 205-pounds. He wasn't able to convince the judges he was better than Lorenz Larkin, but has since won back-to-back fights over Keith Berry and Trevor Smith. Mehmen (12-4) saw his two-fight win streak go up in smoke at the hands of Rodney Wallace last Saturday night in Texas; however, the "Caveman" was victorious in his last fight under the Strikeforce banner, outpointing Roy Jones at "Challengers 18" back in August. Here are the current fight card and rumors for Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier:" 265 lbs.: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez vs. TBA 170 lbs.: Nate Marquardt vs. Tyron Woodley 205 lbs.: Derrick Mehmen vs. Gian Villante For all the Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" news that's fit to print click here.

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ONE FC, the Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion that is working furiously to take over an entire continent, will host its third professional event when ONE FC 3: " War of Lions" invades the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, TODAY (Sat., March 31, 2012)! MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of ALL the ONE FC 3 mixed martial arts (MMA) action below, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET and running right on through to the end of the card, which can be viewed in its in entirety in HD on YouTube. The card features some very exciting match ups, including a main event between Zorobabel Moreira and Felipe Enomoto, who gained a good deal of notoriety after his submission win over Ole Laursen at ONE FC 2 in Jakarta, Indonesia on Feb. 11, 2012. Just a little more than a month later, Enomoto will take on a very tough Moreira, who comes into their bout riding a three-fight win streak. ONE FC 3 also will showcase Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Richie Whitson, as well as Strikeforce and DREAM veterans Tatsuya Kawajiri and Melvin Manhoef (all three involved in separate fights). Many of our readers check-in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all the exciting action. Therefore, feel free to leave a comment before you leave and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show -- it always turns out to be a great discussion. Keep in mind that we will also be on the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis after "War of Lions." Without further delay, see below for the latest ONE FC 3 results. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action.) MAIN EVENT: 155 lbs.: Zorobabel Moreira vs. Felipe Enomoto145 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Donald Sanchez155 lbs.: Eduard Folayang vs. Ole Laursen170 lbs.: Yuya Shirai vs. Fabricio Monteiro195 lbs.: Melvin Manhoef vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi155 lbs.: Eddie Ng vs. Jian Kai Chee135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Kevin Belingon095 lbs.: Jeet Toshi vs. Nicole Chua155 lbs.: Quek Kim Hock vs. Major Overall135 lbs.: Yodsanan Sityodtong vs. Jiang Long Yun155 lbs.: Danny van Bergen vs. Richie Whitson ONE FC 3 PLAY-BY-PLAY LIVE MAIN CARD COMMENTARY (YOUTUBE):Haggerty here! Zorobabel Moreira vs. Felipe Enomoto (155-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Donald Sanchez (145-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Eduard Folayang vs. Ole Laursen (155-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Yuya Shirai vs. Fabricio Monteiro (170-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Melvin Manhoef vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (195-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Eddie Ng vs. Jian Kai Chee (155-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Masakazu Imanari vs. Kevin Belingon (135-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Jeet Toshi vs. Nicole Chua (095-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Quek Kim Hock vs. Major Overall (155-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Yodsanan Sityodtong vs. Jiang Long Yun (135-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end - Danny van Bergen vs. Richie Whitson (155-pound limit) Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: - end -

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Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) returns TONIGHT (March 30, 2012) with its second event from the Viaero Event Center in Kearney, Nebraska. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of RFA 2 below, beginning with the live stream on Sherdog.com at 9 p.m. ET. 6 p.m. PT. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. RFA 2 features two former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veterans as Gilbert Yvel takes on Houston Alexander in the main event of the evening. Alexander will try to get back in the win column after losing his last time out while "The Hurricane" will try to make it two wins in a row after losing three consecutive fights inside the Octagon. Also filling out the card is The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 reject Dakota Cochrane taking on Cliff Wright in a lightweight showdown. Plus, Long time mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Maurice Smith returns from his four year layoff to take on Jorge Cordoba. Lastly, one of the top female fighters in the world, Tara LaRosa will return to action as she tries to extend her win streak to three as she takes on Kelly Warren in the Flyweight division. Complete RFA 2 results and play-by-play are after the jump: 205 lbs.: Houston Alexander vs. Gilbert Yvel155 lbs.: Cliff Wright Jr. vs. Dakota Cochrane205 lbs.: Kyle Keeney vs. Maurice Smith125 lbs.: Kelly Warren vs. Tara LaRosa265 lbs.: Derrick Lewis vs. Justin Frazier125 lbs.: Josh Rave vs. Tim Elliott150 lbs.: Jared Downing vs. Alessandro Ferreira135 lbs.: Aaron Ely vs. Laramie Shaffer145 lbs.: Ashley Sanchez vs. Elaina Maxwell135 lbs.: Tyler Shinn vs. Cody Land160 lbs.: Aaron Derrow vs. Jordan Johnson135 lbs.: Angelo Antuna vs. Chad Obermiller185 lbs.: Darrio Mobley vs. John Gettle265 lbs.: Wayman Carter vs. Tyler Perry RFA 2 LIVE PLAY-BY-PLAY COMMENTARY:Guillen here. 205 lbs.: Houston Alexander vs. Gilbert Yvel Round one:Round two:Round three: Final Result: -end- 155 lbs.: Cliff Wright Jr. vs. Dakota Cochrane Round one:Round two:Round three: Final Result: -end- 205 lbs.: Kyle Keeney vs. Maurice Smith Round one:Round two:Round three: Final Result: -end- 125 lbs.: Kelly Warren vs. Tara LaRosa Round one:Round two:Round three: Final Result: -end

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One Fighting Championship is all set to kick off its third mixed martial arts (MMA) event this Saturday (March 31, 2012) LIVE from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. While Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been teasing an International expansion, ONE FC has quietly locked up the combat sports scene in Asia behind CEO Victor Cui and Evolve MMA. So how can fans watch "War of the Lions?" It will stream LIVE and FREE OF CHARGE this Saturday on YouTube (click here) at 8:00 a.m. ET, which means west coast fight fans will have to get up a wee bit early (5 a.m. PT) while our friends across the pond (London) have until 1 p.m. to tune in. The complete ONE FC 3: "War of the Lions" fight card and line-up after the jump. 155 lbs.: Zorobabel Moreira vs. Felipe Enomoto145 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Donald Sanchez155 lbs.: Eduard Folayang vs. Ole Laursen170 lbs.: Yuya Shirai vs. Fabricio Monteiro195 lbs.: Melvin Manhoef vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi155 lbs.: Eddie Ng vs. Jian Kai Chee135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Kevin Belingon095 lbs.: Jeet Toshi vs. Nicole Chua155 lbs.: Quek Kim Hock vs. Major Overall135 lbs.: Yodsanan Sityodtong vs. Jiang Long Yun155 lbs.: Danny van Bergen vs. Richie Whitson For more details on how to watch ONE FC 3: "War of the Lions" click here and here.

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Miguel Torres wants to show Michael McDonald "What's up." Now he'll get to show the rest of us as well, following the recent announcement that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has promoted their bantamweight brawl to the pay-per-view portion of its UFC 145 fight card, scheduled for April 21, 2012 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. From UFC.com: "Fighting on Pay-Per-View is special to me," said Torres. "I would watch the big boxing cards with my father as a kid, and my father would well up with pride and emotion when guys like Julio Cesar Chavez fought. I'd never seen my father show so much emotion and I am proud to become an extension of that great Mexican fighting legacy in the UFC." McDonald said: "I think Miguel Torres is definitely the most significant opponent I've ever faced on a business perspective. Now it's my chance to prove to myself that I can do what I think I can do on a huge Pay-Per-View event." Here's what the revamped UFC 145 line up looks like: Main Event: UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Main Card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills265 lbs.: Ben Rothwell vs. Brendan Schaub135 lbs.: Michael McDonald vs. Miguel Torres145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman Preliminary Card (FX): 265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Stephen Thompson155 lbs.: John Makdessi vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero170 lbs.: Chris Clements vs. Keith Wisniewski145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage For all the latest news and notes on UFC 145 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (March 30, 2012) to the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., with a new tournament. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 63 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Bellator 63 features the season six welterweight tournament. The main event will be headlined by a welterweight quarterfinal bout between "Psycho" Karl Amoussou and Chris Lozano. Amoussou is a French judo specialist while Lozano is trying to comeback from a tough knockout loss to last year's tournament champion, Douglas Lima. Also filling out the card, undefeated prospect David Rickels takes on Jordan Smith, who stepped in on late notice for UFC veteran Brian Foster, who failed his medical scans before the event. Muay Thai specialist and fan favorite Ben Saunders will be fighting another undefeated prospect Raul Amaya as well. Lastly, former middleweight tournament finalist Bryan Baker drops down to 170 for the first time to battle veteran Brazilian Carlos Alexandre Pereira in what expects to be a violent way to open the main card. Complete Bellator 63 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 170 lbs.: Karl Amoussou vs. Chris Lozano 170 lbs.: Raul Amaya vs. Ben Saunders 170 lbs.: Jordan Smith vs. David Rickels 170 lbs.: Bryan Baker vs. Carlos Alexandre Pereira Local Feature Fights (Spike.com) 125 lbs.: Marianna Kheyfets vs. Munah Holland 185 lbs.: Dan Cramer vs. Jeff Nader 170 lbs.: Andrey Koreshkov vs. Tiawan Howard 145 lbs.: Saul Almeida vs. Matt Bessette 265 lbs.: Parker Porter vs. Randy Smith 165 lbs.: Ryan Quinn vs. Marc Stevens 145 lbs.: Pete Rogers vs. Brandon Fleming 170 lbs.: Karl Amoussou vs. Chris Lozano Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 170 lbs.: Raul Amaya vs. Ben Saunders Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 170 lbs.: Jordan Smith vs. David Rickels Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 170 lbs.: Bryan Baker vs. Carlos Alexandre Pereira Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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Event: UFC 147: "Silva vs. Sonnen II"Date: Sat., June 23, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-viewLocation: Joao Havelange Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Main Event: 155 lbs.: UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Other scheduled bouts: 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva145 lbs.: TUF: Brazil featherweight finals185 lbs.: TUF: Brazil middleweight finals265 lbs.: Mike Russow vs. Fabricio Werdum155 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Milton Vieira For all the latest and greatest updates on UFC 147: "Silva vs. Sonnen II" check out our complete news archive by clicking here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 63 fight card takes place today (March 29, 2012) at 5 p.m. ET from the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticutt. Bellator 63 features the season six welterweight tournament. The main event will be headlined by a welterweight quarterfinal bout between "Psycho" Karl Amoussou and Chris Lozano. Amoussou is a French judo specialist while Lozano is trying to comeback from a tough knockout loss to last year's tournament champion, Douglas Lima. Also filling out the card, undefeated prospect David Rickels takes on Jordan Smith, who stepped in on late notice for UFC veteran Brian Foster, who failed his medical scans before the event. Muay Thai specialist and fan favorite Ben Saunders will be fighting another undefeated prospect Raul Amaya as well. Lastly, former middleweight tournament finalist Bryan Baker drops down to 170 for the first time to battle veteran Brazilian Carlos Alexandre Pereira in what expects to be a violent way to open the main card. Complete Bellator 63 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 170 lbs.: Karl Amoussou () vs. Chris Lozano ()170 lbs.: Raul Amaya vs. Ben Saunders ()170 lbs.: Jordan Smith vs. David Rickels ()170 lbs.: Bryan Baker vs. Carlos Alexandre Pereira () Local Feature Fights (Spike.com) 125 lbs.: Marianna Kheyfets () vs. Munah Holland ()185 lbs.: Dan Cramer () vs. Jeff Nader ()170 lbs.: Andrey Koreshkov () vs. Tiawan Howard ()145 lbs.: Saul Almeida () vs. Matt Bessette ()265 lbs.: Parker Porter () vs. Randy Smith ()165 lbs.: Ryan Quinn () vs. Marc Stevens ()145 lbs.: Pete Rogers () vs. Brandon Fleming () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 63, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (March 23). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) might be taking a few weeks off, but that doesn't mean you can't get your fill of mixed martial arts (MMA) action elsewhere. In addition to Bellator 63 and ONE FC 3, Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) will be kicking off its second event on Friday night (March 30, 2012) from the Viaero Event Center in Kearney, Nebraska. And you might see some familiar faces. Former UFC sluggers Houston Alexander and Gilbert Yvel will face off in the night's main event, while former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 hopeful Dakota Cochrane tries to get back into the win column against Cliff Wright. Even longtime veteran Maurice Smith gets in on the action, as well as top female fighter (125 pounds) Tara LaRosa. The complete Resurrection Fighting Alliance2 fight card and line-up after the jump. Main Event: 205 lbs.: Houston Alexander vs. Gilbert Yvel Fight card and line-up: 155 lbs.: Cliff Wright Jr. vs. Dakota Cochrane205 lbs.: Kyle Keeney vs. Maurice Smith125 lbs.: Kelly Warren vs. Tara LaRosa265 lbs.: Derrick Lewis vs. Justin Frazier125 lbs.: Josh Rave vs. Tim Elliott150 lbs.: Jared Downing vs. Alessandro Ferreira135 lbs.: Aaron Ely vs. Laramie Shaffer145 lbs.: Ashley Sanchez vs. Elaina Maxwell135 lbs.: Tyler Shinn vs. Cody Land160 lbs.: Aaron Derrow vs. Jordan Johnson135 lbs.: Angelo Antuna vs. Chad Obermiller185 lbs.: Darrio Mobley vs. John Gettle265 lbs.: Wayman Carter vs. Tyler Perry The event begins at 9 p.m. ET on March 30. For more information check out the official RFA website right here.

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Event: ONE FC 3: "War of the Lions"Date: Sat., March 31, 2012, at 8 a.m. ET on YouTubeLocation: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Finalized fight card and line up (YouTube): 155 lbs.: Zorobabel Moreira vs. Felipe Enomoto145 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Donald Sanchez155 lbs.: Eduard Folayang vs. Ole Laursen170 lbs.: Yuya Shirai vs. Fabricio Monteiro195 lbs.: Melvin Manhoef vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi155 lbs.: Eddie Ng vs. Jian Kai Chee135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Kevin Belingon095 lbs.: Jeet Toshi vs. Nicole Chua155 lbs.: Quek Kim Hock vs. Major Overall135 lbs.: Yodsanan Sityodtong vs. Jiang Long Yun155 lbs.: Danny van Bergen vs. Richie Whitson Remember that ONE FC 3: "War of the Lions" will stream LIVE and FREE OF CHARGE via YouTube on fight day (Sat., March 31, 2012). For all the details on how to watch click here and here.

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World Mixed Martial Arts is to hold its premier event – WMMA: McCorkle vs. Heden, Fighting for a Better World – this Saturday at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. At the top of the fight card, three-time UFC vet Sean McCorkle (16-2) will face off against the relatively unknown Brian Heden (17-10) in a super heavyweight contest. Supporting them in the co-main event will be seasoned MMA competitors Karo Parisyan (19-8, 1 NC) and Thomas Denny (27-19-1), who’ll do battle in a welterweight tilt. The fight card will be held to support Wounded Warriors, a charity dedicated to rehabilitating U.S. Armed Forces veterans who have been injured or disabled in combat. The fight will be broadcast over the Armed Forces Network, which reaches Armed Forces personnel across the country, as well as through pay-per-view, Dish and AvailTVN in the States. You can check out the full fight card below. Main Card: 1. Sean McCorkle vs. Brian Heden (Super Heavyweight) 2. Thomas Denny vs. Karo Parisyan (170lbs) 3. Lyle Beerbohm vs. Derrick Noble (170lbs) 4. Drew Fickett vs. Kevin Knabjian (155lbs) 5. Jamaine Facey vs. Willie Parks (170lbs) 6. Rodney Wallace vs. Derrick Mehmen (205lbs) Under Card: 7. Darrill Schoonover vs. Paul Buentello (265lbs) 8. Frank Gomez vs. Chris Gruetzemacher (145lbs) 9. Deutsch Pu’u vs. Esteves Jones (265lbs) 10. Lionel Lanham vs. Brad Peterson (185lbs)

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The WMMA is an organization hosting its inaugural event at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.  They are doing it to raise money for the Wounded Warrior’s Project.  In fact, they’re whole motto is that they’re “Fighting for a Better World”. Props to these MMA promoters who have discovered the answers to all ‘Occupy Wall Street’ questions.  Instead of complaining about everything that’s wrong with colorful signs (and really annoying drums) in front of buildings of people who don’t care what you have to say, they are encouraging people to set up a cage and have hipsters fight one another for better interest rates in their checking accounts.  Banks could sponsor OccupyMMA and have unemployed protesters serve beverages & hand out fliers.  They (banks) could ultimately outfit a majority of the protesters with jobs, fixing the entire financial crisis they started!  All would be well in lower Manhattan again.  Not sure if this is the message the WMMA is trying to send, but I hope it is. Alongisde a slew of amazing talent, the fight card rounds out with Thomas Denny taking on Karo Parisyan and Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle fighting Brian Heden.  In their promo video, all the fighters want you to know what they’re fighting for; but also how good looking Sean McCorkle thinks/knows he is. The event goes down on March 31 and if you’re anywhere within 100 miles of El Paso, TX – you have no excuse not to buy a ticket. Check out the entire fight card, top to bottom: Sean McCorkle vs. Brian Heden (Super Heavyweight)Thomas Denny vs. Karo Parisyan (170lbs)Lyle Beerbohm vs. Derrick Noble (170lbs)
Drew Fickett vs. Kevin Knabjian (155lbs)
Jamaine Facey vs. Willie Parks (170lbs)
Rodney Wallace vs. Derrick Mehmen (205lbs)Darrill Schoonover vs. Paul Buentello (265lbs)
Frank Gomez vs. Chris Gruetzemacher (145lbs)
Deutsch Pu’u vs. Esteves Jones (265lbs)
10. Lionel Lanham vs. Brad Peterson (185lbs)

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In a division starving for championship contenders, expect a lot of eyes to be focusing in on the recently announced featherweight contest of Jim Hettes vs. Steven Siler at UFC on FX 4, tentatively scheduled for the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, on Sat., June 12, 2012. UFC.com has the update: Two of the featherweight division's top prospects return to action on June 22nd in Atlantic City, as unbeaten Jimy Hettes, fresh off back to back wins over Alex Caceres and Nam Phan, takes on The Ultimate Fighter 14 vet Steven Siler, who has two consecutive Octagon wins of his own, having beaten Josh Clopton and Cole Miller. This bout has been verbally agreed to. Reigning 145-pound kingpin Jose Aldo is expected to answer the call of Dustin Poirier or Chan Sung Jung, depending on which featherweight gets the job done at UFC on FUEL TV 3 on May 15 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. After that? The pool of "in-the-mix'ers" is incredibly shallow. Time for either "The Kid" or "Super" Siler to jump in with both feet. Here's how the UFC on FX 4 fight card and line-up is starting to shape up: Main Event (Five-round, non-title fight): 155 lbs.: Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida Other Scheduled Fights: 170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Rich Attonito170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole vs T.J. Waldburger170 lbs.: Dan Miller vs. Ricardo Funch145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Steven Siler185 lbs.: Nick Catone vs. Chris Camozzi For more on UFC on FX 4: "Maynard vs. Guida" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (March 23, 2012) to the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Tx., with a new tournament. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 62 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. The original main event, a heavyweight tournament finals bout between Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos had to be scratched at the last minute for the second time after Santos failed to make weight and Prindle was awarded the tournament title without having to fight. Stepping into headlining status will be the Bellator season six lightweight tournament fight between season four combatants Patricky Freire and Lloyd Woodard. Also on the main card will be the remainder of the lightweight tournament which features a pair of former welterweight tournament participants who are dropping down in Rick Hawn, who will fight Brazilian Ricardo Tirloni and Brent Weedman, who will battle Tiger Muay Thai fighter J.J. Ambrose. Lastly, opening up the main card will be a terrific stylistic match-up between Brazilian striker Thiago Michel and submission specialist Rene Nazare. Complete Bellator 62 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 155 lbs.: Patricky Freire vs. Lloyd Woodard 155 lbs.: Rick Hawn vs. Ricardo Tirloni 155 lbs.: Thiago Michel vs. Rene Nazare 155 lbs.: J.J. Ambrose vs. Brent Weedman Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 170 lbs.: Sonny Luque vs. Luis Vega 145 lbs.: Rad Martinez vs. Douglas Frey170 lbs.: Joseph Daily vs. Sean Spencer 145 lbs.: Steven Peterson vs. Chris Jones155 lbs.: Dave Jansen vs. Jacob Kirwan Hemmi here. I'll be providing the play-by-play of the main card. 155 lbs.: Patricky Freire vs. Lloyd Woodard Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 155 lbs.: Rick Hawn vs. Ricardo Tirloni Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 155 lbs.: Thiago Michel vs. Rene Nazare Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 155 lbs.: J.J. Ambrose vs. Brent Weedman Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end-

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Barring any late-night problems, we will finally see the conclusion to the Bellator heavyweight tournament from season five Friday night at Bellator 62. After having their first match end in a no-contest, Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos were forced off last Friday’s card due to Prindle falling ill with flu-like symptoms. Now, the two are set to compete in the main event from Laredo, Texas this evening live on MTV2 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The official weigh-ins for the card took place earlier today, and nearly all fighters were cleared for action. Joseph Daily came in over for his contest with Sean Spencer at welterweight, but was working to cut the necessary weight later in the night. As a reminder, MMA Convert will have complete coverage of Bellator 62 Friday night. Make sure you check back for all your MMA news and results. BELLATOR 62 Main Card (MTV2) •Eric Prindle (xxx lbs.) vs. Thiago Santos (xxx lbs.) (season-five heavyweight-tourney final rematch) •Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (155.6 lbs.) vs. Lloyd Woodard (154.8 lbs.) (lightweight-tourney opening round) •J.J. Ambrose (xxx lbs.) vs. Brent Weedman (xxx lbs.) (lightweight-tourney opening round) •Rick Hawn (155.6 lbs.) vs. Ricardo Tirloni (155.2 lbs.) (lightweight-tourney opening round) •Thiago Michel (154.8 lbs.) vs. Rene Nazare (155.8 lbs.) (lightweight-tourney opening round) Preliminary Card (Spike.com) •Sonny Luque (xxx lbs.) vs. Luis Vega (xxx lbs.) •Douglas Frey (145.6 lbs.) vs. Rad Martinez (145.8 lbs.) •Cosmo Alexander (xxx lbs.) vs. Oscar de la Parra (xxx lbs.) •Joseph Daily (173.2 lbs.) vs. Sean Spencer (170 lbs.) •Steven Peterson (145.2 lbs.) vs. Chris Jones (145.8 lbs.) •Dave Jansen (155.8 lbs.) vs. Jacob Kirwan (155.4 lbs.)

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Event: UFC on FX 3Date: June 8, 2012Location: TBA* Current fight card and line-up: 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall135 lbs.: Dustin Pague vs. Jared Papazian170 lbs.: Mike Pierce vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha185 lbs.: Caio Magalhaes vs. Buddy Roberts170 lbs.: Mike Pyle vs. Josh Neer155 lbs.: Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Henry Martinez *Location and venue to be determined by Harley-Davidson's Hometown Throwdown contest. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FX 3 click here.

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 62 fight card takes place today (March 22, 2012) at 6 p.m. ET from the La Posada Hotel in Laredo, Texas. Bellator 62 features a heavyweight tournament final that features two men with some serious unfinished business. Thiago Santos and Eric Prindle's original bout at Bellator 59 ended in a dreaded "No Contest" after an illegal blow and then the rematch was delayed last week when Prindle came down with a bad case of the flu. The rest of the main card will comprise the Bellator season six lightweight tournament. Featured this season are two former welterweight tournament fighters Rick Hawn and Brent Weedman as well as two returning competitors from the season four tournament in Patricky Freire and Lloyd Woodard. Lastly, there's some fresh blood entering the equation in Muay Thai wrecking machine J.J. Ambrose and a trio of dangerous Brazilians in Ricardo Tirloni, Thiago Michel and Rene Nazare. Complete Bellator 62 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 265 lbs.: Eric Prindle () vs. Thiago Santos ()155 lbs.: Patricky Freire () vs. Lloyd Woodard ()155 lbs.: Rick Hawn () vs. Ricardo Tirloni ()155 lbs.: Thiago Michel () vs. Rene Nazare ()155 lbs.: J.J. Ambrose () vs. Brent Weedman () Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 170 lbs.: Sonny Luque () vs. Luis Vega ()155 lbs.: Rad Martinez () vs. Douglas Frey ()155 lbs.: Cosmo Alexandre () vs. Oscar de la Parra ()170 lbs.: Joseph Daily () vs. Sean Spencer ()135 lbs.: Steven Peterson () vs. Chris Jones ()155 lbs.: Dave Jansen () vs. Jacob Kirwan () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 62, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (March 23). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Event: UFC on FX 4: "Maynard vs. Guida" Date: Friday, June 22, 2012, at 9 p.m. ET on FX Networks Location: Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey Main Event (Five-round, non-title fight): 155 lbs.: Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida Other Scheduled Fights: 185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Catone 170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Rich Attonito 170 lbs.: Dan Miller vs. Ricardo Funch 185 lbs.: Nick Catone vs. Chris Camozzi For more on UFC on FX 4: "Maynard vs. Guida" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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With the completion of the San Diego trials and the New York trials last week, the qualifiers for the 2012 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Cup are set. The actual tournament begins Thursday, April 12th in Abu Dhabi and runs for three days as elite grappling competitors compete to see who gets the cash prize, the fame and the respect. Andre Galvao wins the 183 lb division and a trip to Abu Dhabi for the World Pro by beating Clark Gracie in a fierce, controversial match. The Brazilian jiu jitsu scene has tons of tournaments going on here and there, but only a select few really have the world stage to showcase stars and only a smaller subset of those tournaments offer cash prizes to the medalists. The tournaments people recognize as being traditionally important usually do not give money to the winners, so entering the Pan Ams or the Mundials, run by the IBJJF, is essentially a labor of love. Hundreds or thousands of hours are spent training, bodies are pushed to their physical limits and time is taken from other, more immediately profitable pursuits. The fame of winning the Mundials can and usually does transfer over into seminars, private lessons, DVDs and larger home academies, but for the dozens of competitors who do not win or cannot work a world title into a lucrative seminar circuit, what happens? They go to where the prize money is and work to win those tournaments. Hit the jump for the full results of the San Diego Trials and the New York Trials, as well as some background on the World Pro and the submission grappling scene. There have been other tournaments that offered cash prizes in the past - the CBJJO even caused massive fractures in dominant competition teams that still resonate today - but the biggest mostly faded away after a big initial splash, while the smaller tournaments trundled along in near obscurity. However, the Abu Dhabi World Pro has only built momentum and a truly staggering roster of competitors and champions after instantaneously catapulting to the top of the sport in 2009. Having the backing of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is a significant point to note. The immense pockets of the UAE grappling enthusiasts affords the World Pro organization considerable resources that are flat out not attainable for other tournaments and organizations, yet it seems that the scale of participation and depth of competition may allow this organization to last and truly change the competitive landscape in submission grappling. It is also worth noting that the backers and directors of the World Pro are different from the ADCC backers and directors - although both are closely linked. In a way, the World Pro has weakened the draw for the bigger IBJJF tournaments, as many top of the line competitors are now passing up the European Opens, the Chicago Opens and even the Pan Ams to train for and compete in the World Pro Trials or the World Pro itself. The Mundials are still the most prestigious, but with the financial sirens of MMA, ADCCs and the World Pro, the IBJJF as a whole may be feeling pressure to change its tournament model. In the next few years, the competitive landscape of submission grappling is going to see the big organizations make their decision regarding cash prizes. The resulting fallout is going to make and break some interesting figures and teams in that landscape. We will always have Rio and the Brazilian Nacionals though. The following is as near as I can tell, the most complete list of World Pro competitors at the top level: San Diego (U.S.) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - The results say Laercio Fernandes, but the qualifier might be Guilherme Mendes, since Gui actually won the match in the finals. Maybe he's already in and Laercio gets the spot. I don't know at this point. 163 lbs - Zak Maxwell 183lbs - Andre Galvao 202 lbs - Alexandre Ribeiro Over 202 lbs - Marcel Fortuna Women's Purple/Brown/Black Belts Light (Below 139 lbs) - Angelica Galvao Heavy (Over 139 lbs) - Emily Wetzel New York (U.S.) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - Bruno Malfacine 163 lbs - Lucas Lepri 183 lbs - Lucas Leite 202 lbs - Roberto "Tussa" Alencar Over 202 lbs - Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu Women's Purple/Brown/Black Belts Light - Vianca Jager Heavy - Valerie Worthington Gramado (Brazil) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - Isaque Paiva 163 lbs - Davi Ramos 183 lbs - Victor Bonfim 202 lbs - Alexandre de Sousa Over 202 lbs - Marcus Almeida Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Luana Alzuguir Heavy: Fernanda Mazzeli London (U.K.) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - Maximiliano Campos 163 lbs - Pedro Bessa 183 lbs - Mathias Ribeiro 202 lbs - Nilton Garcia Over 202lbs - Chris Bowe Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Yasmine Wilson Lisbon (Portugal) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - Jedrzej Loska 163 lbs - Maxime Olivier 183 lbs - Luca Anacoreta 202 lbs - Marcelo Bernardo Over 202 lbs - Valdimiro Afonso Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Kristin Doeblin Heavy: Shanti Abelha Montreal (Canada) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - Wellington Dias 163 lbs - J.T. Torres 183 lbs - D.J. Jackson 202 lbs - Jimmy Harbison Over 202 lbs - Pete Roberts Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light - Mackenzie Dern Heavy - Allison Tremblay Helsinki (Finland) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 183 lbs - Martin Aedma 202 lbs - Tero Pyylampi Over 202 lbs - Janne Autio Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Patricia Kazimierczak Heavy: Venla Luukkonen Sydney (Australia) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - David Marinakis 163 lbs - Thiago Braga 183 lbs - Kit Dale 202 lbs - Neil Owen Over 202 lbs - Michael Wilson Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Sunny Munn Heavy: Maren Frerichs Cape Town (South Africa) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 202 lbs - Emyr Sanzel Women's Purple/Brown/Black Heavy: Penny Thomas Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143 lbs - Gabriel Wilcox 163 lbs - Vinicius Marinho 183 lbs - Adriano Silva 202 lbs - Rodolfo Vieira Over 202 lbs - Ricardo Evangelista Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Jessica Santos Heavy: Gabrielle Garcia San Antonio (U.S.) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts Men's Absolute winner: Rafael Lovato Jr. Women's Purple/Brown/Black Women's Absolute winner: Sijara Eubanks Auckland (New Zealand) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts: 143lbs - Carlos Viera 202lbs - Andrew Dearsley Men's Absolute winner: Alex Scott (actually came in 2nd to Carlos Viera above) Women's Absolute winner: Kate Aroa Warsaw (Poland) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts: 143lbs - Daniel Wrzesniewski 163lbs - Maciej Polok 183lbs - Eduardo "Teta" Rios 202lbs - Oliver Geddes Over 2012 lbs - Alexander Trans Female Light: Jani Larsson Female Heavy: Monica Silva Tokyo (Japan) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143lbs - Kataniwara Katsunori 163lbs - Roberto Souza 183lbs - Marco Souza 202lbs - Toshio Fernando Tsushima Over 202lbs - Karim Byron Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light: Shioda Sayaka Heavy: Kodera Katsura Natal (Brazil) Qualifiers: Men's Brown and Black Belts 143lbs - Thiago Barreto 163lbs - Leandro Lo Pereira 183lbs - Bruno Alves 202lbs - Caio Magalhaes Over 202lbs - Antonio Carlos Women's Purple/Brown/Black Light - Marina Ribeiro Heavy - Luiza Monteiro

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After a three-day tournament among the nation's best collegiate wrestlers, tonight is the finals for the 2012 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. Join MMA Fighting tonight at 7:30 pm ET as we bring you live results for all ten weight classes. Tonight's event (and the entire tournament) takes place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis Missouri. The finals will air on ESPN or ESPN3.com. Be sure to catch up on the results as well as information about who might be headed into mixed martial arts. In terms of team points, Penn State University (PSU) - headed by U.S. gold medalist Cael Sanderson - has already mathematically clinched the win. Only points deducted for penalties could force them to lose the title. In addition, PSU is sending five wrestlers to the finalists, more than any other program this year. Full results below will be updated in real time. 125lbs FINAL: Matt McDonough (Iowa) vs. Nicholas Megaludis (Penn State) 133lbs FINAL: Logan Stieber (Ohio State) vs. Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma State) 141lbs FINAL: Kellen Russell (Michigan) vs. Montell Marion (Iowa) 157lbs FINAL: Kyle Dake (Cornell) vs. Derek St. John (iowa) 165lbs FINAL: David Taylor (Penn State) vs. Brandon Hatchett (Lehigh) 174lbs FINAL: Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) vs. Ed Ruth (Penn State) 184lbs FINAL: Steve Bosak (Cornell) vs. Quentin Wright (Penn State) 197lbs FINAL: Cam Simaz (Cornell) vs. Chris Honeycutt (Edinboro) 285lbs FINAL: Zach Rey (Lehigh) vs. Tony Nelson (Minnesota)

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We're just over two months away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its upcoming annual Memorial Day weekend pay-per-view event, which emanates LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., May 26, 2012. UFC 146 will be headlined by the biggest fight of the year (literally), when heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos puts his strap on the line for the very first time against division number one contender and famed Dutch striker Alistair Overeem. Also rounding out the all-heavyweight main card are super-sized match-ups between Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez, Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt, Roy Nelson vs. Antonio Silva and Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga. Here is the current UFC 146 fight card and line-up: Main Event: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem Main Card: 265 lbs.: Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Antonio Silva265 lbs.: Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve Preliminary Card: 185 lbs.: Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins170 lbs.: Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig205 lbs.: Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury155 lbs.: Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann145 lbs.: Mike Brown vs. Daniel Pineda MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., May 26), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 146 news and notes click here.

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By the end of the Semi-Finals last year, Penn State had amassed an irrecoverable points lead and were celebrating their team victory. By the end of the Semi-Final championship round earlier tonight, PSU were close to repeating -- but they're not there just yet. With wrestle-backs, the medal round Saturday morning to determine 3rd place and below, and of course the finals, for the Cael Sanderson coached Nittany Lions, victory is within their reach. Short of a disaster in results their end, and a superb showing by their closest competitors, it almost seems academic at this point. PSU's star talent David Taylor (165) didn't disappoint as he scored team points with yet another pin fall victory. Not as fluid as his astonishing 29 second pin from the Quarter Finals, it was none the less impressive. Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (Clarion) scored against Taylor early in the first period with a 2 point takedown, only to have Taylor score for an escape and a takedown of his own putting him 3-2 ahead. Taylor continued to rack up points with riding time and multiple takedowns until he found himself in a strong position on the ground, cross-facing Abdurakhmonov enough to turn him over, before swiftly gliding to a top saddle pin and adjusting his cross-facing arm into a reverse half-nelson that elevated Abdurakhmono's head and kept his shoulders on the mat. Watching Taylor dominantly pin his way through the tournament hearkens back to the era of Dan Gable in his college days, and like Gable Taylor has suffered a finals set back in his career that shocked everyone. A pin on Saturday evening and Taylor perhaps already deserves his place among the sport's very best of all time. Related Stories: NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Semi-Finals Live Discussion | NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship Quarter Final Results | NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship Session 2 Results | NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship Session 1 Results | NCAA Wrestling Champions That Have Succeeded In The UFC Unable to get a pin this time out, Oklahoma State's Jordan Oliver still picked up a dominant 8-2 decision over Bernard Futrell of Illinois. Intent on scoring from takedowns, Oliver was even willing to allow his opponent to escape and score 1 point at a time if it meant he could score 2 at a time in return. Oliver even went for a low single leg, made infamous by his coach John Smith, before time ran out in the third period. On the other side of the bracket, Logan Stieber (Ohio State) took a hard fought 4-2 decision win over Tony Ramos(Iowa) and meets Oliver in the 133 lbs final. PSU's Frank Molinaro (149) seemed to show no sign of ill effect regarding his knee in his match with unranked Justin Accordino (Hofstra), bulldozing his way into an early takedown and showing great control with a heavy Cross-body leg ride from the back, racking up riding time but also looking for openings to end the match sooner. From this ride, Molinaro ankle picked at the insteps and laces of the far leg, hunted for one-on-one bar-arms to control a wrist, and at one point looked as if he might try to setup a Wrestler's Guillotine (Twister) for a pin. Another takedown and the 1 point for the riding time gave Molinaro a solid 5-0 decision victory. 171 lbs Ed Ruth was unable to get the pin over Logan Storley (Minnesota), though you can't fault him for trying. A quick take down from Ruth to open the first period, Ruth almost had a match ending cradle if not for his head wrapping arm being a little shallow, enough for Storely to worm his way free while conceding 3 near fall points in the process. Ruth was soon running away with it, and the points kept on coming eventually giving Ruth a 17-1 Tech Fall win. Along with a 3-2 decision win by Quentin Wright (184) -- who somewhat played it safe in his match with Robert Hamlin (Lehigh) -- and a fantastic 3-2 Over Time win for #10 seed Nicholas Megaludis (125) over Frank Perrelli (Cornell), Penn State went 5-0 in the Semis. Iowa's Matt McDonough won a 15-7 Major Decision over Kent State's Nicholas Bedelyon at 125 lbs, with McDonough being able to score early and often with takedowns, but Bedelyon managed to do enough to hang in there in the first period. Michigan's lone representative in Kellen Russell picked up another win at 141 lbs, but not before Ohio State's Hunter Stieber was the first to score. Doing so almost seem to incense Russell who scored his own takedowns and riding time leading to a 5-2 decision. Also at 141 lbs, Iowa's Montel Marrion had a fantastic match with Kendric Maple (Oklahoma), that saw Maple tying Marrion on the scoreboards and attempt to run down the clock in the first over time period. Having none of it, Marrion seized on a leg of Maple and dragged him back towards the center of the mat to stop him retreating, before scoring with a Sudden Victory takedown with around 11 seconds left of the Over Time period. Marrion faces Russell in a rematch from last year's NCAA's where many Hawkeyes insist Marrion was robbed of victory. Kyle Dake (Cornell) was unable to muscle a pin this time out, but iswell on his way to win his third NCAA title and doing so in a third different weight class. Opponent Ganbayar Sanjaa (American) played a very defensive game that stifled Dake's usual offensive output, but an escape, a takedown and another escape netted Dake a 4-0 Decision. Facing Dake in the finals is Derek St. John (Iowa)who beat Jason Welch (Northwestern) in a 5-1 decision. Also for Cornell, Cam Simaz (197) did what was expected of him against Cayle Byers (Oklahoma State), scoring a quick 2 point takedown off the bat, and clocked some riding time before the referee called a stalemate. Two escapes from Byers and the pair were tied. Simaz gets ahead 5-2 in the third period and earned himself a 5-03 decision. Simaz meets Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) in the final, who dramatically scored a reversal and near fall in over time against Matthew Wilps (Pittsburgh) for an OT decision of 6-3. Finally for Cornell, Steve Bosak won his match after scoring a sudden victory takedown in over time against Austin Trotman (Appalachian). At Heavyweight Ryan Flores (American) was unable to best Zachery Rey (Lehigh) after a clash of heads during a Rey takedown in the first period had Flores visibly dazed for the rest of the match, while Rey remained unaffected. Flores exhausted all his injury time trying to recover from a possible concussion, and because of the injury time used Rey got to choose how to start period 2 and 3. Rey chose the down position both times, which he easily escaped for 1 point each time. Rey even threw Flores off of him like a ragdoll at on point, and barges him out of bounds Sumo style near the end of the 3rd. Flores just seemed out on his feet the whole time, and Rey vindicitvely used cliubbing snap down attempts to make things worse. Flores far and away was the better wrestler of the tournament, but Rey got the win and finishes their career Rivalry 4 wins to 3. Rey meets Anthony Nelson (Minnesota) in the finals. Results collated from information found at TrackWrestling.com Team Results (at time of writing) 1. Penn State 124.02. Minnesota 94.53. Iowa 87.54. Cornell 86.05. Lehigh 57.56. Oklahoma St. 57.07. Ohio St. 56.58. Illinois 53.09. Virginia Tech 35.010. Michigan 34.0 125 lbs- Matt McDonough (Iowa) 35-1 won by major decision over Nicholas Bedelyon (Kent St.) 32-5 (Maj 15-7)- Nicholas Megaludis (Penn State) 28-7 won in overtime over Frank Perrelli (Cornell) 33-6 (OT 3-2)133 lbs- Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma St.) 28-1 won by decision over Bernard Futrell (Illinois) 30-7 (Dec 8-2)- Logan Stieber (Ohio St.) 32-2 won by decision over Tony Ramos (Iowa) 31-4 (Dec 4-2)141 lbs- Kellen Russell (Michigan) 32-1 won by decision over Hunter Stieber (Ohio St.) 28-5 (Dec 5-2)- Montell Marion (Iowa) 31-3 won in overtime over Kendric Maple (Oklahoma) 31-2 (OT 3-1)149 lbs- Frank Molinaro (Penn State) 32-0 won by decision over Justin Accordino (Hofstra) 26-12 (Dec 5-0)- Dylan Ness (Minnesota) 24-8 won by decision over Tyler Nauman (Pittsburgh) 30-6 (Dec 8-5)157 lbs- Kyle Dake (Cornell) 34-0 won by decision over Ganbayar Sanjaa (American) 25-4 (Dec 4-0)- Derek St. John (Iowa) 21-2 won by decision over Jason Welch (Northwestern) 26-2 (Dec 5-1)165 lbs- David Taylor (Penn State) 31-0 won by pin over Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (Clarion) 34-5 (Pin 4:44)- Brandon Hatchett (Lehigh) 22-3 won by decision over Josh Asper (Maryland) 28-2 (Dec 5-4)174 lbs- Edward Ruth (Penn State) 30-0 won by tech fall over Logan Storley (Minnesota) 26-7 (TF 17-1)- Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) 24-0 won by decision over Chris Perry (Oklahoma St.) 29-1 (Dec 6-3)184 lbs- Steve Bosak (Cornell) 32-4 won in overtime over Austin Trotman (Appalachian S.) 36-5 (OT 4-2)- Quentin Wright (Penn State) 30-3 won by decision over Robert Hamlin (Lehigh) 32-2 (Dec 3-2)194 lbs- Cam Simaz (Cornell) 30-1 won by decision over Cayle Byers (Oklahoma St.) 26-4 (Dec 6-3)- Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) 40-1 won in overtime over Matthew Wilps (Pittsburgh) 33-4 (OT 6-3)285 lbs- Zachery Rey (Lehigh) 26-2 won by decision over Ryan Flores (American) 21-1 (Dec 6-2)- Anthony Nelson (Minnesota) 31-2 won by decision over Clayton Jack (Oregon St.) 38-2 (Dec 4-3)

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Last night (March 16, 2012), Score Fighting Series staged their fourth ever night of mixed martial arts (MMA) goodness as Score Fighting Series 4: "Alessio vs. Healy" went down at Hamilton Place Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main event featured a lightweight showdown between World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) veteran John Alessio and Ryan Healy, whose brother, Pat Healy, currently fights for the Strikeforce organization. The fight started off with Alessio's takedowns and submission attempts, transitioned to Healy having the edge in the striking category and then back to Alessio's wrestling again in the final frame. Ultimately, Alessio fought a smart fight and was able to control Healy long enough to earn himself a unanimous decision victory in front of hometown friends and family. After the jump, we'll take a look at the rest of the action from Score Fighting Series 4: "Alessio vs. Healey:" The co-main event featured a fight between Iron Tiger Muay Thai product Josh Hill, who was looking to extend his perfect record to 8-0, and fellow Canadian Eric Wilson. The story of this fight was the use of the takedown and the superior wrestling of Hill, who kept his opponent on his heels, when he wasn't keeping him on his back. For three rounds, Wilson was largely unable to defend the double leg takedown, and found himself on the bottom, unable to escape. While Hill was unable to get the finish, he certainly notched a very dominant decision win for his eighth consecutive victory. Sergej Juskevic came into the night's action riding a four-fight win streak during his campaign fighting in various organizations overseas. His opponent, Forrest Petz, held a nice three-fight win streak of his own, getting his most recent win with a nice first-round, TKO victory over the veteran Rudy Bears at C3 Fights: "Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest" on Jul. 30, 2011 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Something had to give. After appearing to have been outstruck in the first round, Petz came out more aggressive in the second round, throwing multiple combinations and haymakers. It was only a matter of time before one of them landed and finished Juskevic's night prematurely. That time came at 3:25 of the second round, when referee Dan Miragliotta finally had seen enough of Juskevic taking huge, overhand rights to the chin and stepped in to call a stop to the action. Very nice comeback win for Petz. Thai Boxing aficionado Alex Ricci was one of several prospects coming into the night undefeated. He would be facing Iraj Hadin, a veteran of the sport who has competed versus some fairly big names and seen his fair share of highs and lows. File tonight's action under "lows" for Hadin, who was simply overwhelmed by Ricci from the opening horn. After a brief moment of being clinched up against the cage, Ricci finally was able to land a brutal left hook that had Hadin seeing stars. Goodnight, Iraj! (See what I did there?) In what may have been the closest fight of the night, lightweights Shane Campbell and Derek Boyle went to war for three furious rounds of action that ended up having to be decided by the judges onhand. It wasn't pretty. There was a lot of sloppy striking and flailing around in an attempt by both fighters to finish the other, saving them the trouble of having to endure any more cage time. It really could have gone either way, but the judges ruled in favor of Campbell, who now finds himself with his second MMA victory in a row. The first fight of the main card was a real thriller, as fans were treated to a featherweight fight full of flying fists. Corey Houston came out early, clearly looking to push the pace and impose his will on Lyndon Whitlock. It was a good show for most of the first round, until Houston got careless and Whitlock found his opening. As Houston went to throw a leg kick, he was countered with a beautiful right hook that landed squarely on the button, sending Houston crumbling to the canvas. Whitlock pounced on him immediately and landed another hammerfist, before referee Jerin Valel finally jumped in and saved Houston from taking further damage. SCORE FIGHTING SERIES QUICK RESULTS: MAIN CARD: 155 lbs.: John Alessio def. Ryan Healy via unanimous decision135 lbs.: Josh Hill def. Eric Wilson via unanimous decision170 lbs.: Forrest Petz def. Sergej Juskevic via TKO at 3:25 of round two155 lbs.: Alex Ricci def. Iraj Hadin via KO (Left Hook) at 3:17 of round one155 lbs.: Shane Campbell def. Derek Boyle via unanimous decision145 lbs.: Lyndon Whitlock def. Corey Houston via KO at 4:28 of round one PRELIMINARY BOUTS: (Catchweight) 157 lbs.:Jason Meisel def. Mike Sledzion via unanimous decision185 lbs.: Elias Theodorou def. Erik Hebert via unanimous decision155 lbs.: Adam Assenza def. John Roche via submission (strikes) at 4:17 of round one265 lbs.: Craig Hudson def. John Macphearson via TKO at 0:57 of round one

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For full results, be sure to consult SB Nation. As it stands, Penn State - the team to beat before the entire tournament kicked off - is now sending five wrestlers into the finals. One of them, sophomore David Taylor at 165lbs, has pinned all of his opposition on the way there. Team scores headed into the finals: 1. Penn State 124.0 2. Minnesota 94.5 3. Iowa 87.5 4. Cornell 86.05. Oklahoma State 57 Full results below. Tomorrow's finals begin at 7:30pm ET and will air on ESPN: 125lbs Nicholas Megaludis (Penn State) dec. Frank Perrelli (Cornell) 3-2Matt McDonough (Iowa) dec. Nicholas Bedelyon (Kent St.) 8-5 FINAL: Matt McDonough vs. Megaludis 133lbs Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma State) dec. Futrell (Illinois), 8-2Logan Stieber (Ohio St.) dec. Tony Ramos (Iowa), 4-2 FINAL: Logan Stieber vs. Jordan Oliver 141lbs Kellen Russell (Michigan) dec. Hunter Stieber (Ohio State) 4-2Montell Marion (Iowa) dec. Kendric Maple (Oklahoma) 3-1 FINAL: Kellen Russell vs. Montell Marion 157lbs Kyle Dake (Cornell) dec. Ganbayar Sanjaa (American), 4-0Derek St. John (Iowa) dec. Jason Welch (Northwestern), 5-1 FINAL: Kyle Dake vs. Derek St. John 165lbs David Taylor (Penn State) pins Bezkod Abdurakhmonov (Clarion), 4:44Brandon Hatchett (Lehigh) dec. Josh Asper (Maryland) 5-4 FINAL: David Taylor vs. Brandon Hatchett 174lbs Ed Ruth (Penn State) dec. Logan Storley (Minnesota), TF 17-1Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) dec. Chris Perry (Oklahoma State) 6-3 FINAL: Nick Amuchastegui vs. Ed Ruth 184lbs Quentin Wright (Penn State) dec. Robert Hamlin (Lehigh), 3-2Steve Bosak (Cornell) dec. Austin Trotman (Appalachian State), 4-2 FINAL: Steve Bosak vs. Quentin Wright 197lbs Cam Simaz (Cornell) dec. Cayle Byers (Oklahoma State), 6-3Chris Honeycutt (Edinboro) dec. Matthew Wilps (Pittsburgh) FINAL: Cam Simaz vs. Chris Honeycutt 285lbs Zach Rey (Lehigh) dec. Flores (American), 6-2Tony Nelson (Minnesota) dec. Clayton Jack (Oregon St), 4-3 FINAL: Zach Rey vs. Tony Nelson

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Join us at Bloody Elbow this evening at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT for a live stream and discussion of The Score Fighting Series 4, coming at you from Hamilton, Ontario. The Score is a 24 hour sports news channel in Canada, and they have created their own MMA promotion to go along with it. They generally put on pretty exciting cards, and this one should be no different. The main event pits Canadian veteran John Alessio against Ryan Healy, and the co-main features Josh Hill, the # 4-ranked bantamweight in the 2012 BE Scouting Report. Here is the full card card: 155lbs - John Alessio (33-14) vs. Ryan Healy (19-9-1)135lbs - Josh Hill (7-0) vs. Eric Wilson (5-1)170lbs - Sergey Juskevic (11-6-2) vs. Forrest Petz (24-9)155lbs - Alex Ricci (4-0) vs. Iraj Hadin (6-3)155lbs - Shane Campbell (3-1) vs. Derek Boyle (7-5)145lbs - Lyndon Whitlock (5-2) vs. Corey Houston (4-1)170lbs - Ryan Dickson (2-0) vs. Brandon Johnson (2-1)155lbs - Jason Meisel (2-0) vs. Mike Sledzion (3-2)155lbs - Adam Assenza (0-1) vs. John Roche (0-0)265lbs - John McPherson (1-1) vs. Craig Hudson (1-1)185lbs - Elias Thedorou (2-0) vs. Erik Herbert (3-1) You can catch a preview video for the main event from their site here, and the live stream is below the jump.

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While everyone may be filling out their last-minute March Madness basketball brackets, it would be more than an oversight to not mention today also kicks off the beginning of the 2012 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. The sport of wrestling has given so much to mixed martial arts, so why not return the favor with a little bit of coverage? Besides, tomorrow's MMA champions are today's wrestling standouts. Do yourself a favor and scout them before they become big sensations. To help us make predictions for the field: Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren. Who better to break down this year's tournament than a man who is not only one of MMA's champions, but also won the tournament in 2006 and 2007? For a full primer on this year's tourney (including brackets, betting odds and how to watch), SB Nation has you covered. For now, let's get right to Mr. Askren's predictions: Preparation Most teams go two days early. It's kind of weird for me because it's the first time that I haven't been involved in years. I'm just going as a fan this year which should be fun. They get there two days early, get their practices in, get their weight down and get ready to rumble. The Field This Year There are a lot of number ones that stand out and haven't really been touched this year. I would venture to say, I haven't looked up stats, but I would venture to say that there is more undefeated wrestlers in the tournament this year than any in recent past. The Top Teams Who to watch: Oklahoma State, Penn State University, University of Minnesota I would say [Penn State]. I would like to see Minnesota win it. I cheer for them, I like those guys but Penn State I would say would be the definite favorite. 125lbs Who to watch: Matt McDonough, Iowa University; Zachary Sanders, University of Minnesota [Matt] McDonough is the clear leader. He's won it before, was a close second to Anthony Robles last year. I would like to see Alan Waters come through and pull it out from my alma mater of Mizzou. The problem is he lost to Zach Sanders of Minnesota twice and Zach Sanders has lost to Matt McDonough twice so I'm just not sure that it's gonna happen but that's what I'm cheering for. Dark horse at 125lbs It does happen every once in a while, but the majority of the time, a lot of these guys wrestle each other so I would say no. Maybe [Ryan] Mango, I don't know, I forgot where he's seeded but he might be the dark horse because he dropped from 133. He's definitely got the tricks in the bag but I don't know if he can put it all together or not. 133lbs Who to watch: Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State; Tony Ramos, Iowa University; Logan Stieber, Ohio State University Ramos beat him on a one hour weigh-in. Oliver cuts a lot of weight, everyone knows that. If he does, if Ramos does face Oliver which is a big question mark because he'd have to end up beating Logan Stieber, Oliver will have the whole day to recover and he'll be ready to go. Oliver looked dominant in his win over Stiever so I would be shocked to see anyone beat Jordan Oliver so I would say he's a big favorite. Can Jordan Oliver wrestle internationally? Definitely. I'm kind of disappointed to see him not do any summer wrestling these past two years. I thought he would have kind of mixed it up with some of the guys. I think he would do pretty well but I haven't seen him in the summers the last couple of years so I don't know where to put him at right now with all those other guys. 141lbs Who to watch: Kellen Russell, University of Michigan; Montel Marion, Iowa University; Michael Mangrum, Oregon State University You know what? Russell, he wrestled a lot of people close last year but I definitely watched the Big 12 tournament and he looked better this year than last year that's for sure. I think that could have been a criticism of him last year but he looked really solid at the tournament. 141 pounds is a good weight for me because we had two former Arrowhead Warhawks in the tournament at 141 pounds. That's my high school. Nick Hucke's got Kellen Russell first round and then Jake Sueflohn, I think he's a 10 seed or something so I would actually say, I would venture to say that 141 pounds is one of the more open brackets in the tournament. A lot of these guys have beaten each other before, even all the way down to Hunter Stieber at number 5, he's the one who's been coming up this year and a lot of these guys went back and forth. I would say this is definitely one of the more open weights in the tournament. I think anyone, even down to [Borislav] Novachkov at 6, I think even he could pull it off. 149lbs Who to watch: Frank Molinaro, Penn State University; Jamal Parks, Oklahoma State University He's definitely the clear cut favorite but like you said, the favorite doesn't always win. I think Jamal Parks at number two could give him a run for his money and then Cole Von Ohlen at number three, he was coached by one of my old college coaches and he's tough as nails on top and that's where Molinaro struggles, in the bottom position so that could be someone who could give him a good run for his money. 157lbs Who to watch: Kyle Dake, Cornell University Not that [Kyle Dake] can't get beat, but I'd say it's highly unlikely that he gets beat. I want to say [the rest of the field] are a step down below Dake. [Derek] St. John has some bright spots, [Jason] Welch has had some bright spots, but I don't think any of them got anything for Dake. He's just really strong everywhere. Dake won the title at 141lbs as a freshman and 149 as a sophomore. Could he move to 165lbs next year? I think it'd be very unwise of him to do that. 165lbs Who to watch: David Taylor, Penn State University 165 is just a really tough weight class. Well, ok, sorry, it's not a tough weight class this year. This year it's actually an easy weight class. David Taylor is dominating everyone and none of the other guys are standouts by any means. I don't think you've even got a handful of All-Americans in the bunch behind him. [Robert] Kokesh, never an All-American. [Michael] Evans, never an All-American. [Bezkod] Abdurakhmonov, never an All-American, [Andrew] Sorensen, never an All-American. So, all these guys they're not that good, right? But then next year you got Andrew Howe - a champ and finalist coming back - and you got Tyler Caldwell, NCAA finalist coming in from red shirt. So, 165 between Taylor, Howe and Caldwell will probably be the toughest weight next year. 174lbs Who to watch: Ed Ruth, Penn State University; Nick Amuchastegui, Stanford University; Chris Perry, Oklahoma State [Ed Ruth] has been as dominant as Taylor this year, but this is more where I think the seeding committee messed up. [Nick] Amuchestegui is undefeated and Amuchastegui beat Ed Ruth and placed higher than Ruth in the NCAA tournament last year. There's no reason Amuchastegui shouldn't have been number one. And that would've put Ruth and [Chris] Perry at 2 and 3 and Chris Perry's beaten Ed Ruth many times through their youth and high school and early in college stuff, so I would be shocked if Perry beat him again, but it wouldn't be too much a stretch of the imagination. Like I said, Amuchastegui, he kind of put the hammer on Ruth last year - obviously Ruth's a year older, a year wiser - so we'll see what happens. 184lbs Who to watch: Quentin Wright, Penn State University; Steve Bosack, Cornell University; Robert Hamlin, Lehigh University I say along with 141lbs this is the real toss-up weight. I would say everyone [seeded] 1 through 7 has a decent chance. Obviously 6 is Quentin Wright, he's a returning national champ. At number 2 is Robert Hamlin, he won it last year. 7 is [Josh] Ihnen, he beat Quentin Wright. Bosack was third last year, so you got a lot of really tough guys here. That's a tough one to pick. I don't know how it's going to shake out. One guy that's hot right now is Kevin Steinhaus. Like I said, it's a tough one to pick. 197lbs Who to watch: Cam Simaz, Cornell University People gave [Simaz] too much of a hard time. He didn't fall apart [at last year's national tournament]. [Ed] Kilgore was just that good. Kilgore's a stud. He's an Olympic red shirt, he's coming back next year. But this is one of those weights also where it's kinda Simaz at top and I think everyone else below him. I think after number 1 any of those guys can go in any order. I would be shocked if anyone beats Cam Simaz. Askren's thoughts on Edinboro's Chris Honeycutt, who has expressed interest in MMA: Yeah, Honeycutt, I don't think he's got the mat wrestling to go with Simaz. Simaz can wrestle everywhere: top, bottom, neutral. He's got the whole package. Honeycutt's got some holes in his game, so I would be surprised by that result if Honeycutt makes out with a win. That being said, Honeycutt's going to be an outstanding mixed martial arts prospect. 285lbs Who to watch: Ryan Flores, American University; Zach Rey (defending national champion), Lehigh University Flores beat Rey twice this year, so obviously he's got the upper hand there. And then Tony Nelson coming through on the bottom. He's tough also, so he's only got two losses. He can come through there. Number 9 is a guy I coached last year, Levi Cooper. He pulled some huge upsets at the tournament last year. He actually beat Zach Rey earlier this year, so maybe he can pull some more upsets and sneak in there as a dark horse. Askren on what differentiates wrestling at 285lbs vs. the other weight classes: 285 is different that everywhere. It's just a different kind of match. There's not as much going. There's obviously not as much athleticism. The thing I tell guys is 'get as big as you can' because the bigger you get, the more athletes that are in other sports. I wrestled 174lbs, so I say once you get above 174lbs all the great athletes are playing football, basketball and baseball. I think that's what you see in the heavyweight weight classes. You do have some great wrestlers, but most of the really outstanding athletes are playing other sports.

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With the first day of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in the books, there is a lot to look forward to in today's (March 16, 2012) sessions. As MMAMania.com continues to bring you coverage of the tournament -- see Session 1, Day 1 results here and see Session 2, Day 1 results here -- we take a quick look at what to watch for from the team and individual perspectives when Session 1, Day 2 gets underway at 11 a.m. ET. Remember that you can catch all the action live on ESPN 3 and you can follow along with the live results here. Team OutlookThe race is on between last year's champion, Penn State University (PSU), and perennial contender University of Minnesota. PSU holds a 5.5 point lead, which is easily catchable, especially since the Golden Gophers have eight wrestlers going into the quarterfinals to Penn's seven. Here are the top five teams and the number of wrestlers they have in the quarterfinals: 1st. Penn State - 38.5 points, 7 quarterfinal qualifiers.2nd. Minnesota - 33.0 points, 8 quarterfinal qualifiers.3rd. Oklahoma State - 28.5 points, 4 quarterfinal qualifiers. 4th. Cornell - 27.5 points, 4 quarterfinal qualifiers. 5th. Iowa - 26.0 points, 6 quarterfinal qualifiers. Also within catching distance of the Nittany Lions is Iowa, as they have a couple of high seeds among their six qualifiers. Should PeSU or Minnesota falter, the Hawkeyes could easily swoop into the lead. Here are five key match ups with team championship implications that could go a long way in determining the winner of the tournament. Note that Minnesota is involved in four of these matches, which should serve as motivation, knowing that victories are doubly important for the overall title. Of course, if could prove to be their undoing, if they were to lose a few of their contenders in these matches. 125 lbs: Zachary Sanders (Minnesota) vs Nicholas Megaludis (Penn State)149 lbs: Dylan Ness (Minnesota) vs Jamal Parks (Oklahoma State)157 lbs: Dylan Alton (Penn State) vs Derek St. John (Iowa)174 lbs: Ethen Lofthouse (Iowa) vs Logan Storley (Minnesota)184 lbs: Kevin Steinhaus (Minnesota) vs Steve Bosak (Cornell) Guys to Google:With 60 matches going down today it will be hard to keep track of everyone, so here are 15 guys you'll want to keep track of. Some of these guys made the list because they are working on undefeated seasons, some of them are there because of the dominance they displayed in the opening rounds, but I can guarantee that these guys are going to be involved in the big stories of the day, either for big wins or because should any of them lose, it'll be a big story. Ryan Flores (American) -- Perfect Season, 100% pin ratioFrank Molinaro (Penn State) -- Perfect SeasonDavid Taylor (Penn State) -- Perfect Season, 100% pin ratioEdward Ruth (Penn State) -- Perfect Season, 100% pin ratioMatt McDonough (Iowa) -- 100% pin ratioKyle Dake (Cornell) -- Perfect Season, 100% pin ratioCam Simaz (Cornell) -- Most points scored in first two rounds (36 points)Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma State) -- Perfect Season, 100% pin ratioJamal Parks (Oklahoma State) -- Perfect SeasonChris Perry (Oklahoma State) -- Perfect SeasonLogan Stieber (Ohio State) -- 100% Pin ratioBernard Futrell (Illinois) -- 100% Pin ratioNick Amuchastegui (Stanford) -- Perfect SeasonAnthony Nelson (Minnesota) -- 0 points scored against thus far Here are the championship brackets as they currently sit: 125 lbs Matt McDonough (Iowa) vs Ryan Mango (Stanford)Jesse Delgado (Illinois) vs Nicholas Bedelyon (Kent State)Frank Perrelli (Cornell) vs Anthony Zanetta (Pittsburgh)Zachary Sanders (Minnesota) vs Nicholas Megaludis (Penn State) 133 lbs Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma State) vs Zachery Stevens (Michigan)Joe Colon (Northern Iowa) vs Bernard Futrell (Illinois)Tony Ramos (Iowa) vs Steven Keith (Harvard)Chris Dardanes (Minnesota) vs Logan Stieber (Ohio State) 141 lbs Kellen Russell (Michigan) vs Nick Dardanes (Minnesota)Hunter Stieber (Ohio State) vs Michael Mangrum (Oregon State)Montell Marion (Iowa) vs Borislav Novachkov (Cal Poly)Zach Neibert (Virginia Tech) vs Kendric Maple (Oklahoma) 149 lbs Frank Molinaro (Penn State) vs Eric Grajales (Michigan) Justin Accordino (Hofstra) vs Nick Lester (Oklahoma) Cole VonOhlen (Air Force) vs Tyler Nauman Dylan Ness (Minnesota) vs Jamal Parks (Oklahoma State) 157 lbs Kyle Dake (Cornell) vs Frank Hickman (Bloomsburg)Ganbayar Sanjaa (American) vs Daniel Kolodzik (Princeton)Jason Welch (Northwestern) vs James Green (Nebraska) Dylan Alton (Penn State) vs Derek St. John (Iowa) 165 lbs David Taylor (Penn State) vs Robert Kokesh (Nebraska)Paul Gillespie (Hofstra) vs Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (Clarion)Andrew Sorenson (Iowa State) vs Brandon Hatchett (Lehigh)Josh Asper (Maryland) vs Shane Onufer (Wyoming) 174 lbs Edward Ruth (Penn State) vs Nick Heflin (Ohio State)Ethen Lofthouse (Iowa) vs Logan Storley (Minnesota)Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) vs Ryan DesRoches (Cal Poly)Jordan Blanton (Illinois) vs Chris Perry (Oklahoma State) 184 lbs Joe LeBlanc (Wyoming) vs Austin Trotman (Appalachian State)Kevin Steinhaus (Minnesota) vs Steve Bosak (Cornell)Ben Bennett (Central Michigan) vs Quentin Wright (Penn State) Josh Ihnen (Nebraska) vs Robert Hamlin (Lehigh) 197 lbs Cam Simaz (Cornell) vs Alfonso Hernandez (Wyoming) Cayle Byers (Oklahoma State) vs James Nakashima (Nebraska)Matthew Wilps (Pittsburgh) vs Brent Haynes (Missouri)Sonny Yohn (Minnesota) vs Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) Heavyweight lbs Ryan Flores (American) vs Andrew Delaney (Citadel)Bobby Telford (Iowa) vs Zachery Rey (Lehigh)Clayton Jack (Oregon State) vs Cameron Wade (Penn State)Michael McMullan (Northwestern) vs Anthony Nelson (Minnesota) Now you should be ready for the action. Anything that you think I've missed?Join me back here for a results recap after the first session. For those who missed yesterday's results here is Day 1 - Session 1 and Day 1 - Session 2.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (March 16, 2012) to The Horseshow Riverdome in Bossier City, La., with a new tournament. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 61 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. While the original main event, a heavyweight tournament finals bout between Eric Prindle and Thiago Santos had to be scratched at the last minute, there is still plenty of terrific action in store for the fans. Stepping into headlining status will be the Bellator season six middleweight tournament fight between Norman Paraisy and Brazilian UFC veteran Maiquel Falcao. Also on the main card will be the remainder of the middleweight tournament which features a bout between season five standouts Brian Rogers and Vitor Vianna as well as some top prospects like former M-1 light heavyweight champion Vyacheslav Vasilevsky or Team Vision fighter Victory O'Donnell. Lastly, opening up the main card will be a terrific stylistic match-up between top control specialist and undefeated Brazilian Bruno Santos against Brazilian jiu-jitsu master and armbar technician Giva Santana. Complete Bellator 61 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 185 lbs.: Maiquel Falcao vs. Norman Paraisy 185 lbs.: Vitor Vianna vs. Brian Rogers 185 lbs.: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky vs. Victor O'Donnell 185 lbs.: Giva Santana vs. Bruno Santos Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 165 lbs.: Brent Taylor vs. Josh Quayhagen 185 lbs.: Trey Houston vs. Jeremiah Riggs 170 lbs.: Derrick Krantz vs. Eric Scallan 140 lbs.: Jeremy Myers vs. Jason Sampson Hemmi here! I'll be calling the action tonight. 185 lbs.: Maiquel Falcao vs. Norman Paraisy Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 185 lbs.: Vitor Vianna vs. Brian Rogers Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 185 lbs.: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky vs. Victor O'Donnell Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 185 lbs.: Giva Santana vs. Bruno Santos Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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The official weigh-in event for tomorrow night's Bellator 61 fight card takes place today (March 15, 2012) at 6 p.m. ET from The Orleans Room at Horseshoe Riverdome in Bossier City, Louisiana. Bellator 61 features a heavyweight tournament final as Thiago Santos and Eric Prindle's rematch from their original fight which ended inconclusively late last year with a no contest. The winner will earn a title shot against champion Cole Konrad. Now they're back and there's a heavyweight title shot on the line. The rest of the main card will comprise the Bellator season six middleweight tournament, which features top competitors like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Maiquel Falcao, as well as season five mainstays like Brian Rogers and Vitor Vianna. Also competing is the top Russian prospect Vyachaslav Vasilevsky and "The Arm Collector" Giva Santana. Complete Bellator 61 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 265 lbs.: Eric Prindle () vs. Thiago Santos ()185 lbs.: Maiquel Falcao () vs. Norman Paraisy ()185 lbs.: Vitor Vianna () vs. Brian Rogers ()185 lbs.: Vyacheslav Vasilevsky () vs. Victor O'Donnell ()185 lbs.: Giva Santana () vs. Bruno Santos () Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 155 lbs.: Quaint Kempf () vs. Josh Quayhagen ()185 lbs.: Trey Houston () vs. Jeremiah Riggs ()170 lbs.: Derrick Krantz () vs. Eric Scallan ()155 lbs.: Derek Campos () vs. Patrick Cenoble ()135 lbs.: Jeremy Myers () vs. Jason Sampson () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 61, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (March 16). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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While everyone may be filling out their last-minute March Madness basketball brackets, it would be more than an oversight to not mention today also kicks off the beginning of the 2012 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. The sport of wrestling has given so much to mixed martial arts, so why not return the favor? Besides, tomorrow's MMA champions are today's wrestling standouts. Do yourself a favor and scout them before they become big sensations. To help us make predictions for the field: Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren, Who better to break down this year's tournament than a man who is not only one of MMA's champions, but also won the tournament in 2006 and 2007? For a full primer on this year's tourney (including brackets, betting odds and how to watch), SB Nation has you covered. For now, let's get right to Mr. Askren's predictions: Preparation Most teams go two days early. It's kind of weird for me because it's the first time that I haven't been involved in years. I'm just going as a fan this year which should be fun. They get there two days early, get their practices in, get their weight down and get ready to rumble. The Field This Year There are a lot of number ones that stand out and haven't really been touched this year. I would venture to say, I haven't looked up stats, but I would venture to say that there is more undefeated wrestlers in the tournament this year than any in recent past. The Top Teams Who to watch: Oklahoma State, Penn State University, University of Minnesota I would say [Penn State]. I would like to see Minnesota win it. I cheer for them, I like those guys but Penn State I would say would be the definite favorite. 125lbs Who to watch: Matt McDonough, Iowa University; Zachary Sanders, University of Minnesota [Matt] McDonough is the clear leader. He's won it before, was a close second to Anthony Robles last year. I would like to see Alan Waters come through and pull it out from my alma mater of Mizzou. The problem is he lost to Zach Sanders of Minnesota twice and Zach Sanders has lost to Matt McDonough twice so I'm just not sure that it's gonna happen but that's what I'm cheering for. Dark horse at 125lbs It does happen every once in a while, but the majority of the time, a lot of these guys wrestle each other so I would say no. Maybe [Ryan] Mango, I don't know, I forgot where he's seeded but he might be the dark horse because he dropped from 133. He's definitely got the tricks in the bag but I don't know if he can put it all together or not. 133lbs Who to watch: Jordan Oliver, Oklahoma State; Tony Ramos, Iowa University; Logan Stieber, Ohio State University Ramos beat him on a one hour weigh-in. Oliver cuts a lot of weight, everyone knows that. If he does, if Ramos does face Oliver which is a big question mark because he'd have to end up beating Logan Stieber, Oliver will have the whole day to recover and he'll be ready to go. Oliver looked dominant in his win over Stiever so I would be shocked to see anyone beat Jordan Oliver so I would say he's a big favorite. Can Jordan Oliver wrestle internationally? Definitely. I'm kind of disappointed to see him not do any summer wrestling these past two years. I thought he would have kind of mixed it up with some of the guys. I think he would do pretty well but I haven't seen him in the summers the last couple of years so I don't know where to put him at right now with all those other guys. 141lbs Who to watch: Kellen Russell, University of Michigan; Montel Marion, Iowa University; Michael Mangrum, Oregon State University You know what? Russell, he wrestled a lot of people close last year but I definitely watched the Big 12 tournament and he looked better this year than last year that's for sure. I think that could have been a criticism of him last year but he looked really solid at the tournament. 141 pounds is a good weight for me because we had two former Arrowhead Warhawks in the tournament at 141 pounds. That's my high school. Nick Hucke's got Kellen Russell first round and then Jake Sueflohn, I think he's a 10 seed or something so I would actually say, I would venture to say that 141 pounds is one of the more open brackets in the tournament. A lot of these guys have beaten each other before, even all the way down to Hunter Stieber at number 5, he's the one who's been coming up this year and a lot of these guys went back and forth. I would say this is definitely one of the more open weights in the tournament. I think anyone, even down to [Borislav] Novachkov at 6, I think even he could pull it off. 149lbs Who to watch: Frank Molinaro, Penn State University; Jamal Parks, Oklahoma State University He's definitely the clear cut favorite but like you said, the favorite doesn't always win. I think Jamal Parks at number two could give him a run for his money and then Cole Von Ohlen at number three, he was coached by one of my old college coaches and he's tough as nails on top and that's where Molinaro struggles, in the bottom position so that could be someone who could give him a good run for his money. 157lbs Who to watch: Kyle Dake, Cornell University Not that [Kyle Dake] can't get beat, but I'd say it's highly unlikely that he gets beat. I want to say [the rest of the field] are a step down below Dake. [Derek] St. John has some bright spots, [Jason] Welch has had some bright spots, but I don't think any of them got anything for Dake. He's just really strong everywhere. Dake won the title at 141lbs as a freshman and 149 as a sophomore. Could he move to 165lbs next year? I think it'd be very unwise of him to do that. 165lbs Who to watch: David Taylor, Penn State University 165 is just a really tough weight class. Well, ok, sorry, it's not a tough weight class this year. This year it's actually an easy weight class. David Taylor is dominating everyone and none of the other guys are standouts by any means. I don't think you've even got a handful of All-Americans in the bunch behind him. [Robert] Kokesh, never an All-American. [Michael] Evans, never an All-American. [Bezkod] Abdurakhmonov, never an All-American, [Andrew] Sorensen, never an All-American. So, all these guys they're not that good, right? But then next year you got Andrew Howe - a champ and finalist coming back - and you got Tyler Caldwell, NCAA finalist coming in from red shirt. So, 165 between Taylor, Howe and Caldwell will probably be the toughest weight next year. 174lbs Who to watch: Ed Ruth, Penn State University; Nick Amuchastegui, Stanford University; Chris Perry, Oklahoma State [Ed Ruth] has been as dominant as Taylor this year, but this is more where I think the seeding committee messed up. [Nick] Amuchestegui is undefeated and Amuchastegui beat Ed Ruth and placed higher than Ruth in the NCAA tournament last year. There's no reason Amuchastegui shouldn't have been number one. And that would've put Ruth and [Chris] Perry at 2 and 3 and Chris Perry's beaten Ed Ruth many times through their youth and high school and early in college stuff, so I would be shocked if Perry beat him again, but it wouldn't be too much a stretch of the imagination. Like I said, Amuchastegui, he kind of put the hammer on Ruth last year - obviously Ruth's a year older, a year wiser - so we'll see what happens. 184lbs Who to watch: Quentin Wright, Penn State University; Steve Bosack, Cornell University; Robert Hamlin, Lehigh University I say along with 141lbs this is the real toss-up weight. I would say everyone [seeded] 1 through 7 has a decent chance. Obviously 6 is Quentin Wright, he's a returning national champ. At number 2 is Robert Hamlin, he won it last year. 7 is Eanan, he beat Quentin Wright. Bosack was third last year, so you got a lot of really tough guys here. That's a tough one to pick. I don't know how it's going to shake out. One guy that's hot right now is Kevin Steinhaus. Like I said, it's a tough one to pick. 197lbs Who to watch: Cam Simaz, Cornell University People gave [Simaz] too much of a hard time. He didn't fall apart [at last year's national tournament]. [Ed] Kilgore was just that good. Kilgore's a stud. He's an Olympic red shirt, he's coming back next year. But this is one of those weights also where it's kinda Simaz at top and I think everyone else below him. I think after number 1 any of those guys can go in any order. I would be shocked if anyone beats Cam Simaz. Askren's thoughts on Edinboro's Chris Honeycutt, who has expressed interest in MMA: Yeah, Honeycutt, I don't think he's got the mat wrestling to go with Simaz. Simaz can wrestle everywhere: top, bottom, neutral. He's got the whole package. Honeycutt's got some holes in his game, so I would be surprised by that result if Honeycutt makes out with a win. That being said, Honeycutt's going to be an outstanding mixed martial arts prospect. 285lbs Who to watch: Ryan Flores, American University; Zach Rey (defending national champion), Lehigh University Flores beat Rey twice this year, so obviously he's got the upper hand there. And then Tony Nelson coming through on the bottom. He's tough also, so he's only got two losses. He can come through there. Number 9 is a guy I coached last year, Levi Cooper. He pulled some huge upsets at the tournament last year. He actually beat Zach Rey earlier this year, so maybe he can pull some more upsets and sneak in there as a dark horse. Askren on what differentiates wrestling at 285lbs vs. the other weight classes: 285 is different that everywhere. It's just a different kind of match. There's not as much going. There's obviously not as much athleticism. The thing I tell guys is 'get as big as you can' because the bigger you get, the more athletes that are in other sports. I wrestled 174lbs, so I say once you get above 174lbs all the great athletes are playing football, basketball and baseball. I think that's what you see in the heavyweight weight classes. You do have some great wrestlers, but most of the really outstanding athletes are playing other sports.

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We're just over one month away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its upcoming pay-per-view fight card, which emanates LIVE from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sat., April 21, 2012. UFC 145 will be headlined by a light heavyweight championship showdown that's been a long time coming, as Jon Jones will defend his 205-pound strap against freshly crowned number one contender Rashad Evans. Also set for the card is a welterweight match-up pitting rising star Rory MacDonald against British banger Che Mills. Heavyweights Brendan Schaub and Ben Rothwell are also scheduled to collide. Here is the current UFC 145 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills 265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman 145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin Preliminary card (FX): 170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown 135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald 265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs 155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage 155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero 170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 21), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 145 news and notes click here.

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A top ten level middleweight will be dropping down to 170lbs to try and wreak havoc on the best of the best at welterweight.

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The debut event for Texas based Worldwide MMA will feature a slew of UFC veterans and rising prospects. In the main event three time UFC heavyweight Sean McCorkle will take on Brian Heden in a super heavyweight bout. WMMA "Fighting for a better world" will take place on Saturday March 31st from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX.On the pay per view undercard Drew Fickett, Karo Parisyan, and Lyle Beerbohm will compete in separate bouts. Team Jackson prospect Willie Parks will move to 170 pounds for a fight with Jamaine Facey. Arizona featherweight prospect Chris Gruetzemacher will continue to make his case for a longterm UFC roster spot with a fight versus Frank Gomez.Press ReleaseWorldwide Mixed Martial Arts, Inc. (WMMA) announces partnerships with six different providers that will carry WMMA's inaugural charitable event live from the Don Haskins Center from El Paso, TX.For fans in the United States, the event will be live on pay-per-view (PPV) iN DEMAND, DISH Network and Avail-TVN. Canadian fans will have access through Bell Canada and Astral/Viewer's Choice. Viewers with access to the above-mentioned channels will be able to purchase the event, enjoy a great night of professional fights and support a good cause. The main event is available on PPV for $29.95.Fans are encouraged to enjoy the special countdown show leading up to the live PPV broadcast for a unique behind the scenes look just prior to the main card. The countdown show begins at 6:30 pm MDT with the live PPV event starting at 7 pm MDT.In addition to our PPV partners, WMMA has partnered with the Armed Forces Network (AFN) to reach the approximately one million service members and their families deployed in 175 countries around the world."We are excited to offer this event through major pay-per-view partners and the Armed Forces Network," said William McFarlane, President of WMMA. "Giving our fans the ability to view this landmark event while supporting Wounded Warriors is central to what WMMA is all about. With several former and active duty military on the fight card, we are extremely excited that AFN will broadcast our event live to over 175 military installations worldwide. We would like to thank each of our broadcast partners and look forward to continuing to provide world class programming to their viewers."McCorkle vs. Heden: Fighting For A Better WorldMain Card: 1. Sean McCorkle vs. Brian Heden (Super Heavyweight) 2. Thomas Denny vs. Karo Parisyan (170lbs) 3. Lyle Beerbohm vs. Derrick Noble (170lbs) 4. Drew Fickett vs. Kevin Knabjian (155lbs) 5. Jamaine Facey vs. Willie Parks (170lbs) 6. Rodney Wallace vs. Derrick Mehmen (205lbs)Under Card: 1. Darrill Schoonover vs. Paul Buentello (265lbs) 2. Frank Gomez vs. Chris Gruetzemacher (145lbs) 3. Deutsch Pu'u vs. Esteves Jones (265lbs) 4. Lionel Lanham vs. Brad Peterson (185lbs)WMMA: McCorkle vs. Heden will take place on Saturday, March 31st at the Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas. Doors open at 5 pm MDT and fights begin at 5:30 pm MDT. Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets please go to www.wmmasports.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com/.To watch WMMA: McCorkle vs. Heden live on pay-per-view, contact your local cable or satellite provider for details. For additional information on WMMA, please visit www.wmmasports.com. Follow WMMA on Facebook and on twitter @wmmasports. Fight card is subject to change.

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March Madness is underway and while the focus from most media outlets will be on NCAA basketball, Bloody Elbow is more interested in power-slams than slam-dunks as it aims to bring you coverage of the 2012 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship. Taking place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, the tournament kicks off this Thursday on March 15 and goes through to the finals on Saturday March 17. For those fortunate enough to live in the USA, the ESPN TV network is expected to include coverage from the mats via ESPN 3 and ESPNU, which are also available as a live stream via ESPN.com. For those outside the USA, reduced coverage is expected to be available through TheMat.com and Flowrestling.com. The brackets for the tournament have been out for a little less than a week now and can be viewed as a pdf courtesy of TheMat.com - The Official Website of USA Wrestling. Here's a look at some of the wrestlers worth keeping an eye on this week. Name: Matt McDonough Weight: 125lbsCollege: IowaSeason Record: 31-1Tournament Seed: #1 The 2010 NCAA Div I champion, McDonough fell short of the title last year as he faced the unstoppable, inspirational Anthony Robles of Arizona State University (ASU) in the finals. With a near perfect season record and the top seed going into this weeks competition, McDonough has to be considered the favourite to win this year. Name: Jordan OliverWeight: 133lbsCollege: Oklahoma StateSeason Record: 24-1Tournament Seed: #1 Last year's winner at 133lbs, Oliver looks to make it two in a row as he enters the tournament as the number #1 seed. Oliver brings an intense attitude to the mats and is always fun to watch and reminds me a bit of a mini-Cain Velasquez. Oliver has at least another year of eligibility and may have Olympic aspirations for 2016. Name: Kellen Russell, Montell MarionWeight: 141lbsCollege: Michigan, IowaSeason Record: 28-1, 27-3Tournament Seed: #1, #3 Although the 2011 champion at 141lbs, the semi-finals match between Russell and Montell Marion (Iowa) was rife with controversy as a vocal contingent believed Marion was screwed out of points for two takedowns in the first over time period, enough to win him the match when time was up. Neither was scored and Russell went ahead to complete an undefeated season, the first and only time in his career thus far. Marion is the #3 seed this year and won't get to face Russell unless both can make it to the finals in what many should expect to be an explosive showdown. Marion will have to get past #2 seed Kendric Maple (Oklahmoa) should they meet in the semi-finals before he can settle the score with Russell. Name: Frank MolinaroWeight: 149lbsCollege: Penn StateSeason Record: 28-0Tournament Seed: #1 The NCAA Div I runner up in 2011, this 3 time All American likely has his final chance at a championship title this year. Molinaro lost to Kyle Dake (Cornell) last year and was completely dominated by Dake who has since moved up a weight class. Nicknamed 'Gorillahulk', Molinaro has a punishing, clubbing style as he likes to look for snap-downs and grind his opponents. With the rigorous training of coach Cael Sanderson, and the iron-sharpens-iron mentality of his Nittany Lion teammates, I expect Molinaro to go through the tournament with a do-or-die ethos. Name: Kyle Dake Weight: 157lbs College: Cornell Season Record: 30-0Tournament Seed: #1 Winning the 141lbs title last year by beating the above Frank Molinaro, Dake looks set to win his second title and be one of the few to do so in a different weight class at 157lbs. Dake punished Molinaro with a Power Nelson Crossbody Ride racking up an impressive 8-1 points lead. Last year's 157lbs champion Bubba Jenkins has transitioned to MMA with a solid first round stoppage at Tachi Palace Fights a few months ago, and with Penn State's Paul Taylor himself moving up a weight class it would appear the road to the championship is wide open for Dake. Derek St. John (Iowa) finished 4th last year, but with two heavy hitters gone this time around, he may take full advantage of his #2 seed and work his way to the finals against Dake, outside of other upsets happening. Name: David Taylor Weight: 165lbs College: Penn State Season Record: 27-0Tournament Seed: #1 The hometown audience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were utterly stunned last year when Taylor succumbed to a suicide cradle pin by Bubba Jenkins for the 157lbs title. By this point Penn State had amassed an unbeatable team points lead, but having their top prospect lose by fall to someone that Coach Cael Sanderson had cut from the team a year earlier was shocking. Now at 165lbs and without the Jordan Burroughs Juggernaut to contend with, Taylor is determined to capture an individual title and put to rest the specter of Bubba Jenkins, and show he might just be the best pound for pound Collegiate wrestler in the country. Name: Edward Ruth, Nick Amuchastegui Weight: 174lbs College: Penn State, Stanford Season Record: 26-0, 20-0Tournament Seed: #1, #3 Last year's 174lbs champion Jonathan Reader has graduated to Freestyle wrestling and representing Team USA, with hopes of making the Olympic team next month at the trials in Iowa City, Iowa. In the tournament's bloodiest match, gutsiest match Nick Amuchastegui lost on points to Reader in the finals as both suffered cuts at different points in the bout. Ed Ruth of Penn State finished 3rd, but as a freshman he scored two of the quickest pins of the tournament last year. Ruth has looked absolutely dominant this season, and with the experience of a sophomore going into this week and the skills to rack up team points by scoring falls, versus the gameness and never-say-die drive to make it to the finals of Amuchastegui, these two are the ones I look forward to watching in this division, though Oklahoma State's #2 ranked seed Chris Perry shouldn't be overlooked despite having a 25-7 record the previous season. Name: Quentin Wright, Robert Hamlin Weight: 184 lbs College: Penn State, LeHigh Season Record: 26-3, 29-1Tournament Seed: #6, #2 Don't let their seed placement fool you, as both Quentin Wright and Robert Hamlin were last year's 184lbs finalists. Quentin Wright was one of Penn State's only individual champions last year, beating Robert Hamlin in a 5-2 decision. Wright also scored my favourite pin of the tournament with an incredibly cleanly executed cradle in the semi-finals. With their bracket placement, the best we can hope for is a rematch in the semi-finals this year between Wright and Hamlin, where the #1 seed Joe LeBlanc (Wyoming) will have to work his way to the finals on the other side of the bracket. Name: Cam Simaz, Micah Burak, Christopher HoneycuttWeight: 197 lbs College: Cornell, Penn State Season Record: 26-1, 19-4Tournament Seed: #1, #11, #2 Last year's drama at 197lbs featured Kent State's Dustin Kilgore with a come-from-behind pin against Oklahoma State's Clayton Foster, when Kilgore re-countered Foster's defense of his single-leg takedown attempt with a cradle. Until the pin fall, Foster was leading 5-1. Without either competing collegiately anymore -- Kilgore has Olympic ambitions for this Summer should he do well at the trials next month -- the drama may come should Cam Simaz and Micah Burak meet in the final, in a rematch from their EIWA Championship final earlier in the month. Both were the #1 and #10 seeds respectively and in that match, Simaz looked to score with High Single-legs, while Burak would counter well with the Whizzer and Front-Headlock. The first period went scoreless, and Murak's aggressive defense meant Simaz wasn't going to have an easy time of it. Simaz is still the odds on favourite to win his division, but Murak might be somewhat of a dark horse especially considering the Cael Sanderson coached team he has behind him. #2 seed Christopher Honeycutt (EDIN) is perhaps a safer bet as to who might meet Simaz in the final, but you never can know. #7 Mario Gonzalez is also a name worth keeping an eye on and might surprise a few people. Name: Zachery Rey, Ryan Flores Weight: 285lbs College: Lehigh, American Season Record: 22-2, 17-0Tournament Seed: #4, #1 Zach Rey is in his final year of collegiate competition having won the NCAA Championship last year against Ryan Flores. Both were similarly ranked last year, and both had a finals win apiece with Flores beating Rey at the EIWA Championship final, and Rey getting the win at the NCAA's. Earlier this month, Flores beat Rey again at the EIWA Finals, but due to the bracket structure and seeding for this years NCAA's, the best we can hope for is a semi-finals showdown. If the semi-finals features and is won by either of these two, it almost seems a certainty that the winner will go on to take the title in the final. Rey can also sometimes be fun to watch, ragdolling and bear mauling his opponents should he get the opportunity to through a series of takedowns, slams and trips. Think I've left anyone out worth mentioning? Got the inside scoop on some of this year's participants? Let us know in the comments.

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UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans," emanating from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sat., April 21, 2012, now has a home for four of its preliminary card bouts. The FX channel will get four of the seven fights with the remained expected to stream live on Facebook. Leading the charge on cable will be a heavyweight showdown pitting knockout artist Travis Browne against Strikeforce import and resident "Grave Digger" Chad Griggs. Also set to be shown on FX is the return of Miguel Torres, who was fired for insensitive jokes on Twitter before taking the necessary steps to earn back his employment. His next step is a bantamweight battle against rising star Michael McDonald. But that's not all. Here's the complete UFC 145 fight card and line-up. Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin Preliminary card (FX): 170 lbs.: Stephen Thompson vs. Matt Brown135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., April 21), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 145 news and notes click here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (March 6, 2012) to The Horseshow Casino in Hammond, Ind., with a title fight and a fresh tournament. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 60 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Headlining the main event will be a featherweight title fight as Bellator 145 pound champion Joe Warren looks to defend his title for the first time against rising promotional star Pat Curran, who was victorious in the 2011 Summer Series tournament. The remainder of the main card will be the Bellator season six featherweight tournament quarterfinals. There was some drama yesterday as Brazilian Genair da Silva failed to make weight and was removed from the season six 145 pound field. Stepping in his place will be Bellator season four featherweight semifinalist Kenny Foster. Foster will battle Alexandre "Popo" Bezerra while heavy-handed veteran Marlon Sandro takes on Roberto Vargas. Also on the main card, season four featherweight finalist Daniel Straus battles undefeated prospect Jeremy Spoon and well-rounded British fighter Ronnie Mann steps into the cage against on wrestler Mike Corey. Complete Bellator 60 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV2) 145 lb. title: Joe Warren vs. Pat Curran145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Roberto Vargas145 lbs.: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Kenny Foster145 lbs.: Daniel Straus vs. Jeremy Spoon145 lbs.: Ronnie Mann vs. Mike Corey Preliminary Card (Spike.com) 135 lbs.: Cory Galloway vs. Jake Nauracy 215 lbs.: Travis Wiuff vs. Anthony Gomez 280 lbs.: Sean McCorkle vs. Richard White 165 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Josh Shockley 145 lb. title: Joe Warren vs. Pat Curran Round one: Round two: Round three: Round four: Round five: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Roberto Vargas Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Kenny Foster Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Daniel Straus vs. Jeremy Spoon Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 145 lbs.: Ronnie Mann vs. Mike Corey Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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We're just over a month away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is poised to make its Swedish debut courtesy of yet another network televised fight card, emanating LIVE from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sat., April 14, 2012. UFC on FUEL TV 2 features native son Alexander Gustafsson in the headlining bout taking on Brazilian bomber Thiago Silva, who returns from his steroid suspension to replace the injured Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Other bouts booked for the overseas event include Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara (Middleweight) and Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (Welterweight). Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Main Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Siyar Bahadurzada170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page145 lbs.: Dennis Siver vs. Diego Nunes145 lbs.: Jason Young vs. Eric Wisely170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Reza Madadi MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 2, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook at approximately Noon ET.. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action beginning at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. For the latest and greatest UFC on FUEL TV 2 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 60's Friday evening fight card takes place today (March 8, 2012) at the Horseshoe Casino Venue Lobby in Hammond, Indiana. Bellator 60 features a featherweight title fight as champion Joe Warren looks to defend his championship for the first time and challenger Pat Curran hopes to win his first title on his second try. Warren is coming off a disheartening non-title loss in his pursuit to win the season five bantamweight tournament, while Curran was able to handily win the "Summer Series" Featherweight Tournament to earn his latest shot. The remainder of the main card will also feature the featherweight division as Bellator will hold the quarterfinals of its season six 145-pound tournament. "Summer Series" finalist Marlon Sandro will battle Roberto Vargas, season four tournament finalist Daniel Straus takes on undefeated Jeremy Spoon, top English prospect Ronnie Mann challenges alternate Mike Corey and top Brazilians Alexandre "Popo" Bezerra and Genair da Silva will square off. Complete Bellator 60 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 145 lb. title: Joe Warren () vs. Pat Curran ()145 lbs.: Marlon Sandro () vs. Roberto Vargas ()145 lbs.: Ronnie Mann () vs. Mike Corey ()145 lbs.: Alexandre Bezerra () vs. Genair da Silva ()145 lbs.: Daniel Straus () vs. Jeremy Spoon () Preliminary Card 135 lbs.: Cory Galloway () vs. Jake Nauracy ()215 lbs.: Travis Wiuff () vs. Anthony Gomez ()145 lbs.: Lance Surma () vs. Eric Oria ()280 lbs.: Sean McCorkle () vs. Richard White ()165 lbs.: Shamar Bailey () vs. Josh Shockley ()145 lbs.: Kenny Foster () vs. Bobby Reardanz () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 60, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 8 p.m. ET tomorrow night (March 9). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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T-minus two months and counting. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its upcoming network television fight card, which emanates LIVE from the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sat., May 5, 2012. UFC on FOX 3 will be headlined by a lightweight number one contender bout that pits Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller, while heavyweights Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson will also sling leather for 265-pound bragging rights. In addition, Josh Koscheck vs. Johny Hendricks will face off for a spot in the 170-pound pecking order. Here is the current UFC on FOX 3 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FOX): 265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson 170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Josh Koscheck 185 lbs.: Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss 125 lbs.: John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama 135 lbs.: Johnny Bedford vs. Nick Denis 155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. John Cholish 145 lbs.: Dennis Bermudez vs. Pablo Garza 185 lbs.: Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola 125 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FOX 3, beginning with the "Prelims" bouts on FUEL TV scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the three featured fights mentioned above as they happen, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. For the latest and greatest UFC on FOX 3 news and notes check out our complete event archive right here.

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Kevin Belingon is one of the most exciting young bantamweights in the world, having beaten nine opponents out of nine since making his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut back in 2007. At ONE FC 3 he is going to have to face up to the consequences of his success when he takes a huge step up in opposition against Japanese leg lock master Masakazu Imanari. Winning brings a fighter fame and fortune but if he does it too often, sooner or later he is going to find himself facing an opponent he can't defeat because no one in MMA remains unbeaten forever. As he faces better and better opposition the day will probably come when Belingon meets his match, but he believes fervently that it won't be March 31st at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. "I have fought fighters who are more experienced than me and supposed to be better than me before and I always won, my first fight was against Richard Lasprilla who was the URCC Champion and had never been beaten and I won that. In my fourth fight I beat Justin Cruz who already had 10 wins, I know that Imanari is the toughest opponent I have ever faced but I have been training hard and I believe I can win." While Belingon has never fought on a show of the size or caliber of ONE FC before, it will not be his first time playing the role of underdog. Few expected him to beat Lasprilla who was 5-0-2 when they fought and a dominant force in Filipino MMA. Getting past 10-2 Justin Cruz was just as impressive an achievement and he has also prevailed against opponents from Thailand, Korea and Mongolia. None of them have anything like the level of experience of Imanari who is a veteran of 34 fights, the vast majority of them taking place in elite Japanese promotions DEEP, DREAM and PRIDE. He has consistently faced some of the best bantamweights in the world and more often than not he has beaten them. Belingon has fought in Singapore once before when he took on the then unbeaten Thai prospect Ngoo Ditty in 2010 and you can see footage of that fight here: Kevin Belingon vs. Ngoo Ditty - Martial Combat (via MrTEAMLAKAY) Imanari is a BJJ black belt and will be much more of a handful on the ground than Ditty. Not for nothing is he known as the 'master of leg locks' and 16 of his wins have come by way of submission. When it comes to slapping on a heel hook, a knee bar or an achilles lock there are few better in the world but the Tan Lakay fighter says he feels no fear. "I’m capable of fighting both stand-up and on the ground and I have competed in Wushu Sanda, Kickboxing and BJJ so I'm confident I can avoid the leg locks, I am ready to fight against anyone in my division including Imanari." Belingon is currently competing at bantamweight although he holds a URCC title in the flyweight division which has an upper limit of 129 lbs. This has led to intense speculation that he could drop down to 125 lbs and potentially join the UFC's newly formed flyweight division. "I don't cut much weight to make 135 lbs and I think I can cut down to 125 lbs to fight at flyweight if given the chance. ONE FC is the biggest event in Asia and I am proud to represent the Philippines and to fight for this show in front of so many people. If they want me to drop to 125 lbs in the future I will do that." As if the odds weren't already stacked firmly in his opponent's favour Belingon has also been out of action for an entire year. He had to pull out of a title defence against Jessie Rafols at URCC 20 with an injury and his ONE FC debut was also pushed back from February to March for the same reason. Imanari has fought no fewer than five times for DREAM in that period taking on some of the toughest fighters in their bantamweight division but Belingon does not believe that being out of action for so long will put him at too much of a disadvantage. "I still train with my Team Lakay team mates even when I don’t have scheduled fights myself because I also help them when they have fights. Even though I haven't been fighting I have been training and sparring with Rey Docyogen and Geje Eustaquio and others and I am always in good shape." At ONE FC 2 Eustaquio showed off an extremely sophisticated submission defense to defeat BJJ world champion Alex Silva by unanimous decision. If Belingon can avoid the leg locks of Imanari it would be an even more impressive grappling feat and a win would instantly establish him as one of the top 135 lbs fighters in the entire world. Few people outside the Philippines are expecting the 25 year old to win against a man who is 11 years his senior, has had three times as many fights and consistently faced much higher caliber opposition. The stage is the biggest he has been on and the man standing opposite will be the best he has faced but at ONE FC 3 Belingon is looking to simply do the same thing he always does. Win. www.twitter.com/jamesgoyder

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Rey Docyogen is not the most famous MMA fighter in the Philippines, that honour goes to his Team Lakay team mate Eduard Folayang, but he might very well be the most likely to make it into the UFC. He is the URCC Strawweight (>119 lbs) champion and recently showed that can fight just as effectively at flyweight when he took out top boxer Rodel Orais. It was Docyogen's 125 lbs debut and at 5"3' tall he is never going to be the biggest man in the flyweight division but he had no issues with his opponent's superior size. Before URCC Baguio 4 Orais was unbeaten in MMA and had fought the likes of Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista in his boxing career but he found himself consistently outclassed in the stand up exchanges before before being submitted with a Kimura. It was a very impressive performance from Docyogen and while Orais is relatively inexperienced as a mixed martial artist it was a good opportunity for the Team Lakay fighter to to demonstrate that he could compete effectively at 125 lbs and knows how to neutralize an opponent with a significant reach advantage. Check out the video of that fight along with an interview with Docyogen after the jump. URCC Baguio 4: Battleground - Rodel Orais vs Rey Docyogen (via URCCMMAtv). Given the caliber of Docyogen's record and the fact that the UFC have just introduced a flyweight division it is not unrealistic to talk about him finding himself inside the octagon before too long. First he will probably need to win a few fights outside of the Philippines and the opportunity to do that should come around sooner rather than later because Team Lakay has very close connections with ONE FC. Honorio Banario, Geje Eustaquio and Folayang have already featured for ONE FC and Kevin Belingon will have the opportunity to follow in Docyogen's footsteps and improve his record to 10-0 when he takes on Masakazu Imanari at ONE FC 3 this month. Now that Docyogen has proven he can move up from 119 lbs, where even in Asia opponents are few and far between, he hopes to eventually make his way into the ONE FC flyweight division, "It will be an honour to fight for them and to represent the Philippines but I don’t know yet when it will be because it depends on ONE FC and my coach. Right now I need to concentrate first with my review for my architectural board exam this coming June." At 25 years old Docyogen still has plenty of time to pursue careers in both architecture and MMA but he cannot afford to lose his focus on the former. He has only averaged one fight per year since 2009 but says this is due to the lack of available competition at 119 lbs rather than his educational commitments, "I don’t know why I haven't fought more often but the URCC said that they had to look hard to find opponents for me." Now that he is competing at 125 lbs there should be no shortage of opponents with the likes of Andrew Leone, Kian Pham, Alex Silva, Allamurad Karayev and Akira Kibe all either signed to ONE FC or promotions within the ONE FC Network. There has also been some speculation that Belingon, who holds a URCC belt at 129 lbs, will drop down to flyweight although first he has a tremendous opportunity to make a mark on the bantamweight division when he takes on Imanari. It is a fight which Docyogen believes firmly that his team mate can win, "I think he can beat this guy. We all know Kevin is a hard working man and with the help of our other team mates he can do it. He was really very helpful to spar with during preparation for my last fight and if I am fighting someone with a similar style he is always my partner during our training." The best mixed martial artists in the Philippines almost all come from Baguio and Docyogen was born and bred there. He trains under legendary coach Mark Sangiao and feels that fighting is in his blood,"I think it’s natural for people from Baguio to be good fighters because going back to our history they had to fight just to defend their clan and their territory from others." He is the same height as Demetrious Johnson although the American manages to fit a bit more muscle onto his frame. Docyogen feels that his long term future is as a flyweight but realizes he is going to need to bulk up a bit and cut more weight if he wants to ever compete in the UFC, "At 125 lbs I don’t need to work hard to cut my weight and I think this division will fit for me. If the UFC want to give me that chance then why not? I know that first I would have to gain weight as a fighter but I can do that because I am willing to work hard and train until the bottom of my breath." www.twitter.com/jamesgoyder

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Strikeforce returns to Showtime tonight (Sat., March 3, 2012) with its "Tate vs. Rousey" event, which will begin around 8 p.m. ET with its preliminary card broadcast airing LIVE on Showtime Extreme. Then it's time to kick it on over to the main Showtime channel for the main card portion of the event, headlined by a women's bantamweight championship fight featuring Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey, beginning promptly at 10 p.m. ET. Don't get Showtime as part of your subscription package? You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider, of course, or you can click here to order it up so you can make sure you're able to tune in for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. However, if you need your Strikeforce results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network and have zero desire to order the channel just for tonight's event, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Tate vs. Rousey" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on tonight's Strikeforce fight card and line-up after the jump. Main Event: 135 lbs.: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Main card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson170 lbs.: Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki185 lbs.: Ronaldo Souza vs. Bristol Marunde185 lbs.: Scott Smith vs. Lumumba Sayers Preliminary card (Showtime Extreme): 135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Pat Healy155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Conor Heun170 lbs.: Roger Bowling vs. Brandon Saling For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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FUEL TV was home to tonight's (Mar 2. 2012) UFC on FX 2 preliminary card action from the Allphones Arena in the "Land Down Under," Sydney, Australia. In an action filled undercard, fans who tuned in to catch the early action were not disappointed. Opening up the under card action was heavyweight newcomers Oli Thompson and Shawn Jordan, who provided fans with an all-out striking brawl, while the preliminary card was capped by 205-pound clash between Jame Te Huna and Aaron Rosa. In between, there was plenty of action from lighting fast featherweight Daniel Pineda, who displayed his impressive submission skills against Mackens Semerzier, and T.J. Waldburger wasn't too far behind with his show of jiu-jitsu skills, as he ended Jake Hecht's night early. From submissions to knockouts, FUEL TV was filled with exciting action to gear you up for the main card later on tonight on FX which features an exiting welterweight main event tilt between Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann. Make the jump for a full recap of tonight's preliminary action of UFC on FX 2: 'Alves vs. Kampmann': Making their Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuts, Oli Thompson and Shawn Jordan kicked off the preliminary action on the Facebook portion of the event, and the big boys came out swinging. The two exchanged blows early and often, but it was Jordan that was getting the better of the exchanges as he dropped Thompson early in the first round with a nice punch/knee combination that had Oli tasting canvas and seeing stars out of his badly swollen eye. After an exciting first round, the two heavyweights picked up where they left off, swinging heavy leather, but at a much slower pace. Taking advantage of his deeper gas tank, Jordan connected some well placed uppercuts and a perfectly timed knee to Thompson's chin that dropped him yet again. This time, Jordan went in and got the finish, delivering some unanswered strikes that forced the referee to stop the action. Great Octagon debut for "The Savage!" A couple of featherweights took center stage next as Daniel Pineda looked to keep his winning streak alive and extend it to seven as he took on "The Menace" Mackens Semerzier. Mission accomplished. After exchanging a few kicks and punches early on, "The Pit" got the better of the exchanges on the feet and dropped Semerzier. He quickly displayed his impressive jiu-jitsu skills, too, as he trapped Mackens in a very deep and tight triangle choke that had him gasping for air. He was eventually forced to tap after Pineda transitioned smoothly into an armbar. Pineda remains undefeated inside the Octagon. Mackens, on the other hand, has now dropped four of his last six bouts. Both welterweights Jake Hecht and T.J Waldburger entered their fight tonight coming off impressive victories in their last outings and looked to keep their momentum rolling. If you blinked, you may have missed the action as this one was over fast, folks. After a brief exchange on the feet, Waldburger landed a takedown on Hecht and quickly snatched his right arm in an armbar that forced the tap in the opening minute of the fight. Great performance by Waldburger who made it two consecutive submission wins and put a halt to the "Hitman's" five-fight win streak. Andrew Craig entered his UFC debut undefeated (6-0) as he took on the four time UFC vet Kyle Noke in a middleweight clash. And fortunately for the American, he will go home that way as he bested the hometown Aussie after three rounds of action. Craig displayed great composure for a newcomer, peppering Noke often on the feet and displaying some nice ground-and-pound. After attempts to keep the fight on the ground, Noke simply didn't have an answer for Craig once the bout was back on the feet. Showing aggressiveness and confidence, Andrew controlled the majority of the fight and all three judges saw it the same to award him the unanimous decision victory. Craig looked impressive in his debut while Noke has now dropped two in a row. After a heated exchanged at the weigh-ins, Cole Miller and Steven Siler couldn't wait to step inside the cage and have the doors locked behind them. In a mostly stand up affair, the two Featherweights battled for 15 minutes in a back and forth affair that saw Siler be the aggressor. Unsurprisingly, the ground specialist Miller decided to cooperate and play the stand battle with Siler in what turned out to be a bad decision by "Magrinho" as Siler clearly got the better of the striking department. In the closing moments, Miller was able to get the fight to the ground, but did not have enough time to work and Siler walked away with a unanimous decision victory sending the American Top Team (ATT) trained fighter back to the drawing board. Anthony Perosh looked to please the hometown crowd as he took on promotion newcomer Nick Penner in a heavyweight bout. "The Hippo" looked for the takedown early and scored a couple after damaging Penner's right eye. After his second successful takedown, Perosh unleashed flurry of punches that forced the official to step in and save Penner with only one second remaining in the opening round. The "Aussie" crowd loves it and Perosh ups his streak to three consecutive wins. The final fight of the under card featured yet another Australian as James Te Huna took on Aaron Rosa in a Light Heavyweight scrap. Te Huna simply was too much for Rosa as he wailed away, connecting time after time on Rosa with hard punches, leaving him a bloody mess. With simply no answer from Rosa, referee Leon Roberts had seen enough and put a halt to the bout at just over two minutes of the opening round. James looked vicious and mean! That's it for the action packed preliminary action, here are the complete UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" under card results: 205 lbs.: James Te Huna def. Aaron Rosa via TKO at 2:02 of round 1205 lbs.: Anthony Perosh def. Nick Penner via TKO at 4:59 of round 1145 lbs.: Steven Siler def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision185 lbs.: Andrew Craig def. Kyle Noke via unanimous decision170 lbs.: T.J. Waldburger def. Jake Hecht via submission (armbar) at 0:55 of round 1145 lbs.: Daniel Pineda def. Mackens Semerzier via submisison (triangle armbar) at 2:05 of round 1265 lbs.: Shawn Jordan def. Oli Thompson via TKO at 3:53 of round 2 Make sure to stay tuned to MMAmania.com for up to the minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of the rest of the night's UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" event by clicking here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make yet another network television debut TONIGHT (March 2, 2012), this time with UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann," which will begin around 6 p.m. ET with the heavyweight fight of Oli Thompson vs. Shawn Jordan, airing LIVE on Facebook, followed by the remainder of the "Prelims" on FUEL TV. Then it's time to kick it on over to the FX Channel for the main card portion of UFC on FX 2, headlined by a welterweight fight featuring Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann, beginning promptly at 9 p.m. ET. Not sure if you get FX or FUEL TV as part of your subscription package? You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. However, if you need your UFC on FX 2 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Alves vs. Kampmann" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FX 2 fight card and line-up, as well as International viewing options, after the jump: Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX Channel): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou Preliminary card (FUEL TV): 145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier vs. Daniel Pineda205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa185 lbs.: Andrew Craig vs. Kyle Noke170 lbs.: Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger205 lbs.: Anthony Perosh vs. Nick Penner145 lbs.: Cole Miller vs. Steven Siler Preliminary card (Facebook): 265 lbs.: Oli Thompson vs. Shawn Jordan Tonight's network television event, emanating live from the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia, will likely be airing at one of your local watering holes. Find a list of pro-UFC bars right here. International fight fans can always head over to UFC.tv to stream the event right here. The live video stream may not be available in all countries; however, below is a list of viewing options for viewers outside of the United States: Sportsnet One: CanadaCombate: BrazilONE HD: AustraliaBalls: PhilippinesOSN: United Arab EmiratesMTV3: FinlandOrange Sport: PolandArena Sports: SerbiaSKY Italia: Italy To find out if this card is worth your time, you can catch up on all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" right here.

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The official weigh in event for Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" is set to take place today (March 2, 2012) LIVE from the Greater Columbus Convention Center (as part of the Arnold Sports Festival) in Columbus, Ohio. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Tate vs. Rousey" will feature newly-minted women's champion Miesha Tate putting her 135-pound title on the line against undefeated Judo specialist Ronda Rousey. Other match-ups booked for "The Discovery City" include K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson, former women's champion Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis and Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki. Complete Strikeforce weigh in results after the jump. Main Event: 135 lbs.: Miesha Tate ( ) vs. Ronda Rousey ( ) Main card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: K.J. Noons ( ) vs. Josh Thomson ( )170 lbs.: Paul Daley ( ) vs. Kazuo Misaki ( )185 lbs.: Ronaldo Souza ( ) vs. Bristol Marunde ( )185 lbs.: Scott Smith ( ) vs. Lumumba Sayers ( ) Preliminary card (Showtime Extreme): 135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman ( ) vs. Alexis Davis ( )155 lbs.: Caros Fodor ( ) vs. Pat Healy ( )155 lbs.: Ryan Couture ( ) vs. Conor Heun ( )170 lbs.: Roger Bowling ( ) vs. Brandon Saling ( ) MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., March 3, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8:00 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle For the latest Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" news and notes click here.

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Thiago Alves, has had problems with his weight in the past, missing the welterweight limit multiple times, and was even caught using banned diuretics a few years ago. 'The Pitbull' has since changed up his diet, and made weight properly on his more recent bouts, including tonight's bout against Martin Kampmann, where he officially weighed in at 170.5 lbs. Mike Dolce, his nutritionist who has been helping him diet and cut weight better, had a few interesting tweets about Alves' the cut. He posted a photo claiming that Alves, who has always been one of the larger guys in the division, has gained a whopping 27.6 lbs in just a few hours from the official weigh-in: @TheDolceDietMike DOLCE Thiago "Pitbull" Alves weighs in at 170.5 lbs. for his main event bout vs. Martin Kampmann. #UFConFX Mar 02 via Facebook Favorite Retweet Reply @TheDolceDietMike DOLCE 3 hours later... http://t.co/9MIjDzWG Mar 02 via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet Reply SBN coverage of UFC on FX 2

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" is set to take place tonight (Thurs., March 1, 2012), LIVE from the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 10 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FX 2 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FX 2, which will mark the promotion's second appearance on the cable television channel, will be headlined by a welterweight showdown pitting former title contender Thiago Alves against the venerable Martin Kampmann. Also booked for the Sydney fight card are the semifinals for the flyweight tournament featuring match-ups pitting Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani. Complete UFC on FX 2 weigh in results and live video stream after the jump. Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves ( ) vs. Martin Kampmann ( ) Main card (FX Channel): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson ( ) vs. Ian McCall ( ) 125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez ( ) vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani ( ) 185 lbs.: Court McGee ( ) vs. Constantinos Philippou ( ) Preliminary card (FUEL TV): 145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier ( ) vs. Daniel Pineda ( ) 205 lbs.: James Te Huna ( ) vs. Aaron Rosa ( ) 185 lbs.: Andrew Craig ( ) vs. Kyle Noke ( ) 170 lbs.: Jake Hecht ( ) vs. T.J. Waldburger ( ) 205 lbs.: Anthony Perosh ( ) vs. Nick Penner ( ) 145 lbs.: Cole Miller ( ) vs. Steven Siler ( ) Preliminary card (Facebook): 265 lbs.: Oli Thompson ( ) vs. Shawn Jordan ( ) Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Friday, March 2), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the FX Channel. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook and FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FX 2 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Alves vs. Kampmann" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The UFC is back in Australia after a visit last February with an exciting bunch of featured fights including the opening round from the organization’s flyweight tournament in addition to what should be a battle between well-rounded welterweights Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann. Set to air tomorrow night, UFC on FX 2 will introduce the world to four of the top 125ers in MMA as Ian McCall mixes it up with Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez faces Yasuhiro Urushitani. However, before any of the flyweights can make an official bid at becoming the UFC’s first divisional champion they’ll need to hit their weight-related marks. Based on the time difference between Australia and the United States the weigh-ins are set to take place tonight at 10:00 PM EST and Five Ounces of Pain will be along for the ride, reporting figures back to readers as they unfold from the stage. Read below for a full list of UFC on FX 2 weights: Oli Thompson ( lbs) vs. Shawn Jordan ( lbs) Daniel Pineda ( lbs) vs. Mackens Semerzier ( lbs) T.J. Waldburger ( lbs) vs. Jake Hecht ( lbs) Andrew Craig ( lbs) vs. Kyle Noke ( lbs) Cole Miller ( lbs) vs. Steven Siler ( lbs) Anthony Perosh ( lbs) vs. Nick Penner ( lbs) James Te Huna ( lbs) vs. Aaron Rosa ( lbs) Court McGee ( lbs) vs. Constantinos Philippou ( lbs) Ian McCall ( lbs) vs. Demetrious Johnson ( lbs) Joseph Benavidez ( lbs) vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani ( lbs) Thiago Alves ( lbs) vs. Martin Kampmann ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Strikeforce is close to pulling the trigger on its upcoming Showtime-televised fight card on Sat., March 3, 2012, from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. "Tate vs. Rousey" will feature newly-minted women's champion Miesha Tate putting her 135-pound title on the line against undefeated Judo specialist Ronda Rousey. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the Strikeforce main card action below on fight night, which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8:00 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Showtime Extreme. Other match-ups booked for "The Discovery City" include K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson, former women's champion Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis and Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki. That's not all. Here is the complete Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" fight card and line up: Main Event: 135 lbs.: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Main card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson170 lbs.: Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki185 lbs.: Ronaldo Souza vs. Bristol Marunde185 lbs.: Scott Smith vs. Lumumba Sayers Preliminary card (Showtime Extreme): 135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Pat Healy155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Conor Heun170 lbs.: Roger Bowling vs. Brandon Saling It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. We're still a few days away from fight night; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Tate vs. Rousey" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. For all the latest Strikeforce news and notes be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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No rest for the wicked. UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" is set to take place this Friday night (March 2, 2012), LIVE from the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the UFC on FX 2 main card action below on fight night, which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the FX Channel. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5:30 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" bouts on Facebook and FUEL TV. UFC on FX 2, which will mark the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's second appearance on the cable television channel, will be headlined by a Welterweight showdown that pits former 170-pound title contender Thiago Alves against the hard-hitting Martin Kampmann. Also taking place in the "Land Down Under" is the first leg of the UFC flyweight (125 pounds) tournament, featuring match ups between Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani. Check out the complete UFC on FX 2 fight card and line up after the jump: Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX Channel): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall 125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani 185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou "Prelims" card (FUEL TV): 145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier vs. Daniel Pineda 205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa 185 lbs.: Andrew Craig vs. Kyle Noke 170 lbs.: Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger 205 lbs.: Anthony Perosh vs. Nick Penner 145 lbs.: Cole Miller vs. Steven Siler "Prelims" card (Facebook): 265 lbs.: Oli Thompson vs. Shawn Jordan Remember that It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. We're still a few days away from fight night; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Alves vs. Kampmann" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. For all the latest news and notes on UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will ask 155-pound standout Donald Cerrone to switch gears and prepare himself for a new opponent for the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 3 event, scheduled for May 15, 2012, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Yves Edwards, who went down with an undisclosed injury and was forced to bow out of the lightweight tilt, will be replaced by the always-dangerous Jeremy Stephens, according to a report from MMA Weekly. Cerrone (17-4) saw his six-fight winning streak snapped at the hands of Nate Diaz, literally, when the lanky Stockton slugger outstruck him across three rounds, sending him to a convincing unanimous decision loss at the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" pay-per-view (PPV) event last December. It was "Cowboy's" first defeat since falling to now-division champion Ben Henderson way back at WEC 48. Also looking to get back into the win column is Stephens (20-7), who fell out of favor with the cageside judges in his close split decision defeat to Anthony Pettis last October. His loss to "Showtime" snapped a two-fight winning streak and left him at 4-2 over his last six fights; however, the "Lil' Heathen" is a considerable threat to anyone in the lightweight division and hasn't been knocked out in 27 professional fights. Here's a peek at the current UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line up. Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Fight Card: 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Jeremy Stephens205 lbs.: Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah135 lbs.: Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin155 lbs.: Cody McKenzie vs. Aaron Riley185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang For more UFC on FUEL TV 3 news and notes click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Feb. 25, 2012), this time it's UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson," which will begin around 7:30 p.m. ET with the featherweight fight between Zhang Tiequan vs. Issei Tamura that will stream LIVE on Facebook.com. Once the Facebook stream ends, the rest of the "Prelims" under card will begin to air live on FX at 8 p.m., featuring fights between Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka and Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee, among others. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which begins at 10 p.m. ET, featuring SEVEN main card bouts. The main event, of course, will showcase UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, defending his 155-pound belt against the resilient and talented former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champion, Ben Henderson. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider (DirecTV) and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 144 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com and Roku. Gamers can also catch the UFC 144 action on Xbox Live with the help of their video game consoles. However, if you need your UFC 144 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC 144 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated all night long, after the jump: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Main Card: (Pay-per-view): 205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader 170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis Preliminary card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka 135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee 185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell 135 lbs.: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Zhang Tiequan vs. Issei Tamura To watch the UFC 144 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook/FX will begin to flow around 7:30 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card pay-per-view (PPV) coverage, which is set to start at 10 p.m. ET, from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here.

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In a recent video blog from UFC President Dana White, the outspoken executive was shown asking light heavyweight Quinton Jackson how where his weight was a few days out from tonight’s match-up with Ryan Bader at UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. Jackson’s reply was, “You don’t wanna know…” Now that the fighters scheduled to compete at the show have all stepped on the scale it’s apparent why Jackson was so coy, as “Rampage” came in at 211 pounds for his fight – five pounds over the contracted light heavyweight limit. Fortunately for fans, Bader agreed to compete at a catch-weight and will receive 20% of Jackson’s purse as a result. The Complete Vlog from White Jackson later explained his problem hitting the necessary mark had to do with an injury he’d sustained in training, apologizing to fans and his employers for the embarrassing flub. Make sure to catch tonight’s UFC 144 extravaganza when things start up on Facebook/FX at approximately 7:15 PM EST before heading over to PPV at 10:00 PM EST. Here is a complete list of UFC 144 weigh-in results: Tiequan Zhang (146 lbs) vs. Issei Tamura (145 lbs) Takeya Mizugaki (135 lbs) vs. Chris Cariaso (136 lbs) Riki Fukuda (185 lbs) vs. Steve Cantwell (185 lbs) Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto (136 lbs) vs. Vaughan Lee (135 lbs) Takanori Gomi (155 lbs) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka (154 lbs) Anthony Pettis (155 lbs) vs. Joe Lauzon (156 lbs) Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. Bart Palaszewski (146 lbs) Yushin Okami (185 lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch (185 lbs) Mark Hunt (254 lbs) vs. Cheick Kongo (229 lbs) Yoshihiro Akiyama (169 lbs) vs. Jake Shields (170 lbs) Quinton Jackson (211 lbs) vs. Ryan Bader (205 lbs) Frankie Edgar (154 lbs) vs. Benson Henderson (154 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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Legacy Fighting Championships (LFC) -- the self-proclaime "number one mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in Texas -- set up shop in Houston last night (Fri., Feb. 24, 2012), giving the fans in "Space City" a memorable and exciting night of combat sports action. LFC 10 featured a main event that was originally scheduled to feature a match up between Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Gerald Harris and D.J. Linderman; however, unfortunately, "Da Protege" came in 10 pounds overweight, forcing him out of the main event and off the card altogether. After some shuffling of the deck, a new main event of Pat Audinwood vs. Justin Reiswerg took center stage with a lightweight showdown that sealed the deal on the evening, once and for all. In the first round of the main event, Reiswerg appeared to roll his left ankle when planting his foot after a kick. It was an injury that didn't cause the fight to be stopped, but it certainly hampered him all throughout. Reiswerg fought through it valiantly, and he even put forth some very solid offense in the third round that had his opponent shrinking back and taking a defensive posture. Unfortunately, it was all for naught when he slipped while throwing a kick, finding himself on the back and underneath Audinwood who jumped all over the opening. It was instantly clear that Audinwood's ground game was far superior, as he transitioned from one submission attempt to another, until he finally cinched up a tight armbar that left Reiswerg no option but to tap. After the jump, we'll take a look at the rest of the action from LFC 10. In the co-main event, Gerald Harris' range and size proved to be an obstacle too tall to overcome for the undersized Eric Davilla. For three rounds, "Hurricane" used his grappling and cage control to frustrate Davilla and outpoint him on the way to a unanimous decision. Though Harris was able to score a few exciting powerbombs, he never threatened to finish or looked to seriously hurt his opponent. Near the end of the final round, Davilla appeared to have hurt Harris with a strike during a scrum that caused Harris to "turtle up" and cautiously make it out of the round and the fight. It may have had a different conclusion if Davilla had really seized the moment, but it's likely that he was too gassed and worn out by Harris' wrestling by that point in the fight. Harris won the fight by decision, but did little to win many fans in the process. In what ended up being the quickest fights of the night, Rey Trujillo defeated Munil Adriano after rushing in and landing a perfectly placed "superman punch" to the chin of his opponent, sending him spiraling to the mat instantly. It was over almost as soon as it started, leaving Adriano wondering what happened and what day it was. Very impressive KO win for Trujillo. Sometimes you witness an MMA fight that just makes you feel bad for a fighter -- and in awe of the other. LFC 10 featured just such a match up as Chidi Njokuani made easy work of the hometown hero Jon Harris en route to a first round TKO. It was all about Njokuani's muay thai clinch work, as he used filthy knees to repeatedly bludgeon his opponent into his eventual demise. After one particular knee to the midsection, Harris crumbled to the canvas instantly and was pounced on before the referee jumped in and saved him from taking further damage. It was a fantastic TKO finish for Njokuani who looks to have a lot of potential as a fighter. Carson Beebe started off by overwhelming Tim Snyder from the very opening bell. It looked like it would be a short night for Snyder, but Beebe's inexperience shone as he was unable to figure out a way to secure a finish after spending the majority of the round in dominant top position. The second round was basically a re-run of the first as Beebe spent much of the time on top, but did not ever get close to finishing. If anything, Snyder did more damage by opening up a cut with a short punch in one of the exchanges, but it barely made a dent in the scorecard after he spent almost the whole round on his back. For a summary of the third round, see the prior two paragraphs and imagine new words. Seriously. This whole fight could be summarized as follows: Bell rings. Beebe gets takedown. Beebe lays on top and stays just active enough to not get stood up. Hey, it's a strategy that worked (as Beebe scored the unanimous decision victory), but I'd be lying if I told you this was a fun fight to watch. The first main card bout was an explosive and violent welterweight affair between Alex Morono and Rashon Lewis that saw neither fighter wasting any time getting down to business. The early exchanges in the first round were fairly even and full of back-and-forth volleys of lightning quick kicks by both men. Finally, Morono was able to take advantage of an opportunity by clipping his opponent with a big right hand that landed right behind the ear and had him staggering backwards. It was only seconds later when the referee called a stop to the action to save Lewis who was in the middle of taking a ton of punishment. LFC 10 QUICK RESULTS: MAIN CARD: 155 lbs.: Pat Audinwood def. Justin Reiswerg via submission (armbar) at 3:33 of round three185 lbs.: Gerald Harris def. Eric Davilla via unanimous decision155 lbs.: Rey Trujillo def. Munil Adriano via KO (punch) at 0:24 of round one179 lbs.: Chidi Njokuani def. Jon Harris via TKO (strikes) 1:54 of round one135 lbs.: Carson Beebe def. Tim Snyder via unanimous decision170 lbs.: Alex Morono def. Rashon Lewis via TKO (strikes) at 4:02 of round one

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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 differences. The entire lot of competitors scheduled for action tomorrow night in Saitama Super Arena will start stepping on the scale at 11:00 PM EST tonight and Five Ounces of Pain will be here to bring results to you as they unfold live from the stage. UFC 144 is headlined by a lightweight title-fight between champion Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson with six other scraps set for the PPV portion of the card including Yoshihiro Akiyama-Jake Shields, Tim Boetsch-Yushin Okami, Anthony Pettis-Joe Lauzon, and Ryan Bader-Quinton Jackson. The main card starts at 10:00 PM EST with prelims on Facebook/FX leading up to the broadcast. Check out video of the weigh-ins below as well as a text-based breakdown of weights: — Tiequan Zhang ( lbs) vs. Issei Tamura ( lbs) Takeya Mizugaki ( lbs) vs. Chris Cariaso ( lbs) Riki Fukuda ( lbs) vs. Steve Cantwell ( lbs) Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto ( lbs) vs. Vaughan Lee ( lbs) Takanori Gomi ( lbs) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka ( lbs) Anthony Pettis ( lbs) vs. Joe Lauzon ( lbs) Hatsu Hioki ( lbs) vs. Bart Palaszewski ( lbs) Yushin Okami ( lbs) vs. Tim Boetsch ( lbs) Yoshihiro Akiyama ( lbs)  vs. Jake Shields ( lbs) Quinton Jackson ( lbs) vs. Ryan Bader ( lbs) Frankie Edgar ( lbs) vs. Benson Henderson( lbs)

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" is set to take place on Friday, March 2, 2012, live from the Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia. Because of the difference in time zones, the weigh in event will stream stateside live on Thursday night (March 1) at 10 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FX 2 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FX 2, which will mark the promotion's second appearance on the cable television channel, will be headlined by a welterweight showdown pitting former title contender Thiago Alves against the venerable Martin Kampmann. Also booked for the Sydney fight card are the semifinals for the flyweight tournament featuring match-ups pitting Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani. Here is the current UFC on FX 2 fight card and line-up: Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX Channel): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou Preliminary card (FUEL TV): 145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier vs. Daniel Pineda205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa185 lbs.: Andrew Craig vs. Kyle Noke170 lbs.: Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger205 lbs.: Anthony Perosh vs. Nick Penner145 lbs.: Cole Miller vs. Steven Siler Preliminary card (Facebook): 265 lbs.: Oli Thompson vs. Shawn Jordan Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Friday, March 2), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on the FX Channel. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook and FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FX 2 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Alves vs. Kampmann" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" is set to take place later tonight (Fri., Feb. 24, 2012) LIVE from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 11 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 144 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" will be headlined by a 155-pound title fight featuring number one division contender Ben Henderson, fresh off his unanimous decision win over Clay Guida, taking on reigning lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. In addition, a welterweight clash between Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama is on tap, as well as a light heavyweight tilt between Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader. Complete UFC 144 weigh in results and live video stream after the jump: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar ( ) vs. Ben Henderson ( ) Main Card: (Pay-per-view): 205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson ( ) vs. Ryan Bader ( ) 170 lbs.: Jake Shields ( ) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama ( ) 265 lbs.: Mark Hunt ( ) vs. Cheick Kongo ( ) 185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch ( ) vs. Yushin Okami ( ) 145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki ( ) vs. Bart Palaszewski ( ) 155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon ( ) vs. Anthony Pettis ( ) Preliminary card: 155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi ( ) vs. Eiji Mitsuoka ( ) 135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto ( ) vs. Vaughan Lee ( ) 185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda ( ) vs. Steve Cantwell ( ) 135 lbs.: Takeya Mizugaki ( ) vs. Chris Cariaso ( ) Facebook: 145 lbs.: Zhang Tiequan ( ) vs. Issei Tamura ( ) Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 25), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 144 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Edgar vs. Henderson" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Event: UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Overeem"Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Main Event: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem Other Scheduled Bouts: 185 lbs.: Jason Miller vs. C.B. Dollaway170 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham155 lbs.: Paul Sass vs. Jacob Volkmann145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Darren Elkins170 lbs.: Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig 265 lbs.: Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga205 lbs.: Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury For more on UFC 146: "Dos Santos vs. Overeem" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Well, as it turns out, Derek Brunson is blind as a bat. That could explain why he failed his medical exam prior to his Strikeforce fight against Ronaldo Souza at the upcoming "Tate vs. Rousey" event on March 3 in Columbus, Ohio. No worries. While Brunson gets a laser shot into his eyes to keep himself in the good graces of future fight commissions, International Fight League (IFL) veteran Bristol Marunde will get a chance to dazzle fans at the Nationwide Arena as he answers the call of "Jacare." Marunde is 9-1 over his last 10 fights and the winner of four straight, including a unanimous decision win over UFC veteran Jay Silva at Superior Cage Combat 3 last November. The bad news is that two of his losses have come by way of triangle choke, which could be blood in the water for a grappling shark like Souza. Prior to coughing up his 185-pound title to Luke Rockhold last September, the Brazilian won four of his first five fights under the Strikeforce banner. Here is the revised Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" fight card: Main Event: 135 lbs.: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Main card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson170 lbs.: Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki185 lbs.: Ronaldo Souza vs. Bristol Marunde185 lbs.: Scott Smith vs. Lumumba Sayers Preliminary card (Showtime Extreme): 135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Pat Healy155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Conor Heun170 lbs.: Roger Bowling vs. Brandon Saling For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns with its "Countdown" preview show for UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson," featuring a behind-the-scenes look as current Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar prepares to defend his strap against former WEC kingpin Ben Henderson on Saturday night (Feb. 25, 2012) at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Tune in TONIGHT (Tues., Feb. 21, 2012) at 9 p.m. ET on FUEL TV and talk, complain, whine, boast -- whatever it is you do -- about the program in the comments section below. "Countdown" to UFC 144 will also feature a closer look at the 205-pound match up between PRIDE FC legend Quinton Jackson and former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 Champion Ryan Bader. Replays will air on FUEL TV at the following days and times (ET): Wednesday (Feb. 22) at 7 p.m.Thursday (Feb. 23) at 8 p.m.Friday (Feb. 24) at 5 p.m. Here is the current UFC 144 fight card and line up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Main Card: (Pay-per-view): 205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis Preliminary card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell135 lbs.: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Zhang Tiequan vs. Issei Tamura Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 25), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET. For more on UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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That's hot. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is patting itself on the back for doing such a great job of matchmaking to kick of its 2012 fight campaign, listing the 12 hottest upcoming fights on its official website. Oddly enough, Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey, scheduled for the Showtime network on March 3 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, is not on this list, despite its level of hotness. Maybe because it falls under the Strikeforce banner? So, with those two lovely ladies eliminated, who makes the grade? 1. 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson at UFC 144. The dawn of the "Bendo" era? Or another example of "The Answer's" dominance?2. 155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC 144. One of these two men could emerge as the number two contender behind the winner of "Miller vs. Diaz."3. 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans at UFC 145. "Bones" is one fight away from cleaning out the division.4. 155 lbs.: Jim Miller vs. Nate Diaz at UFC on Fox 3. Win here, fight for the lightweight title.5. 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung at UFC on Fuel TV 3. Who is the contender and who is the pretender?6. 185 lbs.: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II in June. Can Sonnen finish what he started at UFC 117?7. 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva II at TBA. All due respect to Wandy but this could play out like a snuff film.8. 135 lbs.: Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III at UFC 148. Rubber match! Let's hope it's not a close decision.9. 125 lbs.: Flyweight Final at TBA. The first ever 125-pound champion!10. 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir at TBA. Someone gets back into the title hunt and someone goes to the back of the line.11. 265 lbs.: Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem at UFC 146. Don't blink, someone's going to sleep.12. 170 lbs.: Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit at TBA. I'll believe it when I see it. Some hot fights here, Maniacs, but which is the hottest? Vote in our poll (after the jump) and let us know your choice for the hottest fight of 2012! Alright Maniacs, let's hear it! Poll The hottest fight of 2012 is: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson 155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis vs Joe Lauzon 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans 155 lbs.: Jim Miller vs Nate Diaz 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs Chan Sung Jung 185 lbs.: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen II 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs Wanderlei Silva II 135 lbs.: Dominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber III 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir 265 lbs.: Junior dos Santos vs Alistair Overeem 170 lbs.: Georges St. Pierre vs Carlos Condit Flyweight Final My foot vs. Nostradumbass's nuts.   0 votes | Results

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(Feb 17th.12) BAMMA, Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is proud to announce Przemyslaw 'Misiek' Mysiala vs Jason Jones onto the main card for an electric Light Heavyweight clash at BAMMA 9, which takes place on Saturday 24th March at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. Golden Glory's judoka, Jason Jones, is hungry to gain a shot at the Light Heavyweight title. Boasting 25 battles and 16 wins, Jones has victories by both knock-out and by submission. Misiek steps into the cage with an equally impressive array of experience and also has 16 wins to his name, but just 6 losses. Formerly the UK's number 1 Light Heavyweight, Misiek has had time out due to injury which led to a slide in his ranking. Passionate to win back his former no. 1 position and with a win over Rea under his belt, Misiek has for a long time had his eyes set on Manuwa. This powerful match-up creates desirable opportunities for both fighters. BAMMA Matchmaker, Jude Samuel, says: "Jason Jones is making his debut on BAMMA, but is a very experienced fighter who has fought the likes of Ninja Rua at Middleweight in the past: He now has is eye on the BAMMA Light Heavyweight throne and is eyeing Jimi Manuwa very closely. Jones wants a crack at the undefeated Manuwa by the end of the year. 'Misiek' Mysiala has had a run of bad luck, but is looking to get back into the rankings fast. Jimi has 2 hungry individuals chasing him at the moment and he is not even champion yet. Nothing is a forgone conclusion, so the outcome should be a very well balanced technical battle" Here is the current BAMMA 9 fight card and line-up: MAIN CARD: 185 lbs.: JACK MARSHMAN VS TOM WATSON205 lbs.: PRZEMYSLAW MYSIALA VS JASON JONES185 lbs.: ANDREW PUNSHON VS MATT HOWARD205 lbs.: FRASER OPIE VS ANTHONY TAYLOR155 lbs.: JASON BALL VS COLIN FREAKSHOW FLETCHER185 lbs.: NICK NEMBHARD VS LEEROY BARNES UNDERCARD: 170 lbs.: RUS SMITH VS TOM BREESE155 lbs.: CHRIS FISHGOLD VS DALE HARDIMAN265 lbs.: MARC GODBEER VS CATALIN ZMARANDESCU185 lbs.: LEE JOHNSON VS SAM HOOKER205 lbs.: ROBERT TRUESDALE VS SAM MENSAH155 lbs.: JAKE MURPHY VS DAVID ROUND More on BAMMA 9 right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" is set to take place next Friday (Feb. 24, 2012) live from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. TIME ZONE ALERT: The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 11 p.m. ET (1 p.m. local time). As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 144 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" will be headlined by a 155-pound title fight featuring number one division contender Ben Henderson, fresh off his unanimous decision win over Clay Guida, taking on reigning lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. In addition, a welterweight clash between Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama is on tap, as well as a light heavyweight tilt between Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader. Here is the current "Edgar vs. Henderson" fight card and line-up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Main Card: (Pay-per-view): 205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis Preliminary card: 155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell135 lbs.: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso145 lbs.: Zhang Tiequan vs. Issei Tamura For those fortunate enough to be in "The Land of the Rising Sun" next week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with UFC Interim welterweight Champion Carlos Condit at 11:30 a.m. JST. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 25), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 144 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Edgar vs. Henderson" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make yet another network television debut TONIGHT (Feb. 15, 2012), this time with UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger," which will begin around 6 p.m. ET with the lightweight fight of Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means, airing LIVE on Facebook, tonight's home for the entire UFC on FUEL TV preliminary card. Following the Facebook "Prelims," fans can switch over to the FUEL TV network for the main card, headlined by a welterweight contendership fight featuring Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger. UFC on FUEL TV begins promptly at 8 p.m. ET. You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. However, if you need your UFC on FUEL TV results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries the network, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up, as well as International viewing options, after the jump: Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main Card (FUEL TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert Preliminary Card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means Tonight's network television event, emanating from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, will be available as part of the network's free preview. More on that right here. Or find it at your local bar right here. International fight fans can always head over to UFC.tv to stream the event right here. To find out if this card is worth your time, you can catch up on all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" right here.

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The UFC’s debut on FOX-owned Fuel TV appears poised to go off without a hitch after all twenty competitors set for action at tomorrow night’s event came in on weight meaning the show will take place as scheduled. UFC on Fuel: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger prelims start at 6:00 PM EST on Facebook with main card collisions firing up at 8:00 PM EST on Fuel TV. The show is headlined by bout between welterweight contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger who both came in at 170 pounds on the dot. Sanchez and Ellenberger are both in the midst of winning streaks, have finished the majority of the foes they’ve felled, and each only been stopped a single time despite fighting more than 25 times. Heavyweights Stefan Struve and Dave Herman were not so similarly sized, as the 6’11” Struve came in at 256 pounds with “Pee Wee” Herman measuring up at 234 ticks. Look below for a video of Ellenberger-Sanchez’s staredown as well as a list of weigh-in results: Tim Means (155 lbs) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (155 lbs) Buddy Roberts (184 lbs) vs. Sean Loeffler (185 lbs) Anton Kuivanen (156 lbs) vs. Justin Salas (155 lbs) Jonathan Brookins (145 lbs) vs. Vagner Rocha (145 lbs) Ivan Menjivar (135 lbs) vs. John Albert (135 lbs) T.J. Dillashaw (136 lbs) vs. Walel Watson (135 lbs) Aaron Simpson (186 lbs) vs. Ronny Markes (185 lbs) Stipe Miocic (240 lbs) vs. Philip De Fries (241 lbs) Stefan Struve (256 lbs) vs. Dave Herman (234 lbs) Diego Sanchez (170 lbs) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed back to "The Land of the Rising Sun" for the first time in over a decade with its UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" event on Feb. 25, 2012, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. And they're doing it big for the occasion. Instead of the usual five, the promotion will offer seven fights on the pay-per-view broadcast. The show, however, is still scheduled to kick off at its usual start time of 10 p.m. ET stateside (10 a.m. in Japan). Be prepared to stay up late to catch the main event between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson for the lightweight championship, folks, especially if you're on the East Coast. For those of you willing to tough it out the whole way through, here are the seven fights you'll be treated to for dropping your hard-earned coin on this event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader170 lbs.: Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon And there you have it, Maniacs. It's not UFC 100 but it's still one hell of a line-up. Remember, MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 144, beginning with the PPV telecast on Feb. 25. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 144 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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With just over two weeks until the Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" event in Columbus, Ohio, promotion officials will ask Gegard Mousasi to step down, with little time to find him a replacement for Mike Kyle, who was forced to withdraw from the March 3 extravaganza due to injury. In their absence, the undercard bout between Scott Smith and Lumumba Sayers has been promoted to the Showtime televised fight card, according to a report from MMA Weekly. Smith (17-9) is no stranger to bright lights and big cities; however, "Hands of Steel" has been on a dramatic downturn as of late, dropping three straight fights and getting pasted in two of those three defeats. He'll need that big game experience to handle Sayers (5-2), who turned some heads with his knockout finish over Antwain Britt back in November. Here's a look at the revamped Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" fight card and line-up. Main Event: 135 lbs.: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Main card (Showtime): 155 lbs.: K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson170 lbs.: Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki185 lbs.: Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson185 lbs.: Scott Smith vs. Lumumba Sayers Preliminary card (Showtime Extreme): 135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Pat Healy155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Conor Heun For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" is set to take place today (Tues., Feb. 14, 2012) LIVE from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night. Complete UFC on FUEL TV weigh in results and live video feed after the jump: Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez ( ) vs. Jake Ellenberger ( ) Main Card (Fuel TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve ( ) vs. Dave Herman ( ) 185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson ( ) vs. Ronny Markes ( ) 265 lbs.: Philip De Fries ( ) vs. Stipe Miocic ( ) 135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw ( ) vs. Walel Watson ( ) Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar ( ) vs. John Albert ( ) 145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins ( ) vs. Vagner Rocha ( ) 185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler ( ) vs. Buddy Roberts ( ) 155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen ( ) vs. Justin Salas ( ) 155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes ( ) vs. Tim Means ( ) **Live video feed available later today. For those fortunate enough to be in "The Big O" today, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1:30 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with welterweight contender Johny Hendricks at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Weds., Feb. 15), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FUEL TV coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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"Hulk" smash? Or "Tiger" style? Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently added a Bantamweight brawl to its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card, as Mike Easton and Yves Jabouin will sling leather on May 15, 2012, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia. The mounties up north at UFC Canada brought word of the pending match-up earlier today. Easton (12-1) is thus far perfect in two fights under the ZUFFA banner, coming off a close unanimous decision victory in a spirited contest opposite Jared Papazian last month at UFC on FX in Nashville. Jabouin (17-7) improved his record to 2-1 inside the Octagon after squeaking past Walel Watson via split decision at the UFC 140 pay-per-view (PPV) back in December. Here's what the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card and line-up looks like to date: Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Fight Card: 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards205 lbs.: Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor170 lbs.: Jorge Lopez vs. Amir Sadollah135 lbs.: Mike Easton vs. Yves Jabouin155 lbs.: Cody McKenzie vs. Aaron Riley185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dongi Yang For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.

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The UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card, scheduled to take place on May 15, 2012, from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, is quickly filling out. The promotion recently announced the addition of three more contests to the cable broadcasted event, including Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 winner Amir Sadollah taking on Jorge Lopez in a welterweight war. Also booked for the card is a lightweight battle pitting the returning Aaron Riley, who had previously had his jaw broken by Anthony Ferguson, against Cody McKenzie, who is hanging on to his job by a thread after back-to-back submission losses. Finally, a middleweight tilt is set for the card, as Dongi Yang will try to rebound from his recent loss to Court McGee against Brad Tavares, who is also trying to erase his first career defeat, which he suffered at the hands of Aaron Simpson in July of last year. Here's how the UFC on FUEL TV 3 fight card looks with these additions: Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Fight Card: 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards205 lbs.: Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor Preliminary Card: 170 lbs.: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez155 lbs.: Aaron Riley vs. Cody McKenzie185 lbs.: Dongi Yang vs. Brad Tavares For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.

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On Fri., Feb. 10, 2012, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) veteran Jamie Varner took on fellow UFC castoff Drew Fickett in a lightweight leather fest for the fans in attendance at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium in Knoxville, Tenn. Varner was coming off a very impressive first round knockout victory over Nate Jolly at XFC 14 on Oct. 21, 2011, in Orlando, Florida. He looked to keep the streak going against a desperate man in Fickett, who was hoping to avoid his fourth consecutive mixed martial arts (MMA) loss. Fickett was the aggressor at the outset, delivering a leg kick that ended up being more trouble than it was worth. Varner walked through it before landing a right cross that floored his adversary. He quickly pounced on him, using his killer instinct to vanquish his foe. It was quick and it was violent. It showed that Varner still may have some "warrior" left in him while Fickett looked like a fighter who has probably fought past his career's expiration date. After the jump, we'll take an in-depth look at the rest of the XFC 16: "Jamie Varner vs. Drew Fickett" fight card from top to bottom. The co-main event saw Josh Hamman implore his "double punch" method of bludgeoning an opponent when he faced off against Mikey Gomez in an explosive middleweight mash up. Gomez shot for a takedown early in the first round, but Hamman's sprawling ability and overall agility made him a tough man to get to the ground. The couple of times he did find himself on his back, he didn't stay there long and was quick to make Gomez pay for the attempts. With a little more than a minute left in the first frame, Hamman was able to get Gomez's back and began to rain down some vicious ground-and-pound. Referee Gary Copeland finally waved the white flag on Gomez's behalf at 3:37 of the first round, giving Hamman the TKO victory. In a women's flyweight showdown, Marianna Kheyfets used her a massive striking advantage to completely overwhelm Heather Clark from the moment the opening horn sounded. Though there was a good deal of back-and-forth, and Clark did land a few good strikes (including a few thunderous knees to the body) of her own, Kheyfets' punches and kicks just seemed to continually get through and cause infinitely more damage. After absorbing a large amount of punishment and a terribly swollen left eye, Clark received the news in between the first and second round that the doctor had called a stop the fight, giving Kheyfets the TKO win. Len Cook and Chris Wright went to war in a fight that was a little bit more than flyweight and a little less than bantamweight as they met in the middle at 130 pounds. Wright used his ground game and grappling skills to control Cook for most of the fight. He also used some short, damaging strikes to cut Cook on the forehead near the end of the first round. The combination of having to deal with the blood running down his face and Wright's top game was too much for Cook to overcome. Wright was the victor by way of a unanimous decision. It's often been said that the Super Heavyweight division is for fighters who are not disciplined or conditioned enough to make the 265 weight limit for heavyweight. (See: Tim Sylvia). Last night's fight between Chase Gormley and Brandon Sayles did little to dispel those theories. For three painful rounds, the two behemoth's leaned all over each other, threw wild shots and spent a lot of time on the mat being far from effective. Mercifully, the fight eventually came to a close and Gormley was awarded the unanimous decision victory. He may have won the fight, but he and Sayles did little to win over many fans. The tone of this card was set early on with quick knockouts, and Amaechi Oselukwue was one of the first to put his opponent to sleep. Almost right out of the gate, Oselukwue's opponent, Julio Gallegas shot for and scored the takedown. While he did get the upper hand, it didn't last. Oselukwue quickly made his way back to his feet, landed several brutal knees and then used a bevy of furious punches that had Gallegas seeing stars in no time. Good night, Irene! In the opening fight of the televised card, things started off with fireworks as Dustin West looked determined to set the striking bar high for the rest of the card. Almost right away, Stoney Hale shot for a takedown, but was unsuccessful. The action ended up against the cage as Hale continued to work for the takedown. Unfortunately, all he ended up with was a face full of leather and repeated punches. At 1:23 of the very first round, the referee mercifully called a stop to the fight, giving West the impressive TKO win to kick off the XFC 16 broadcast. XFC 16 QUICK RESULTS: MAIN EVENT: 160 lbs.: Jamie Varner defeats Drew Fickett via TKO (strikes) at 0:41 of round one185 lbs.: Josh Samman defeats Michael Gomez via TKO (strikes) at 3:37 of round one125 lbs.: Marianna Kheyfets defeats Heather Clark via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round one130 lbs.: Chris Wright defeats Len Cook via unanimous decisionSuper Heavyweight (over 265 pounds): Chase Gormley defeats Brandon Sayles via unanimous decision185 lbs.: Amaechi Oselukwue defeats Julio Gallegos via KO (punches) at 1:23 of round one185 lbs.: Dustin West defeats Stoney Hale via TKO (strikes) at 1:23 of round one UNDERCARD: 155 lbs.: Scott Holtzman defeats Brandon Demastes via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:44 of round one155 lbs.: Chris Coggins defeats Jay Meneghello via submission (armbar) at 2:48 of round one185 lbs.: Daniel Crockett defeats Shane Machette via unanimous decision

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Event: UFC on FUEL TV 3Date: May 15, 2012Location: Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia Main Event: 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung Fight Card: 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Yves Edwards205 lbs.: Thiago Silva vs. Igor Pokrajac185 lbs.: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor More to come! For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 3 click here.

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Ring of Combat 39 will take place on Friday, February 10 from the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main event will feature highly-touted light heavyweight Scouting Report prospect Tom DeBlass as he battles late replacement Randy Smith at a 240 lb. catchweight. Also on the line is the Ring of Combat featherweight crown, lying vacant for either The Ultimate Fighter 14 contestant Jeff Lentz or Illinois' Giovanni Moljo to take. UFC veteran Pete Sell and 2011 Scouting Report prospect Uriah Hall will also make appearances alongside a bevy of great prospects in James Jenkins, Frankie Perez, Ed Gordon, and Jarred Mercado. The card will air live on GFL.tv at 8:30 PM ET, cost is $14.99. If you're unable to follow along with the action on GFL.tv, join our live discussion in the comments and follow the play-by-play right here at BloodyElbow.com. The card is as follows: Catchweight (240 lbs.): Tom DeBlass (6-0) vs. Randy Smith (14-9-1)Vacant Featherweight Title: Jeff Lentz (8-2-1) vs. Giovanni Moljo (4-4)Catchweight (180 lbs.): Pete "Drago" Sell (9-6) vs. Mitch Whitesel (17-20)Middleweight: Uriah Hall (5-2) vs. Daniel Akinyemi (2-0)Light Heavyweight: Ed Gordon (2-0) vs. David Tkeshelashvili (8-4)Catchweight (150 lbs.): Lester Caslow (7-5) vs. Duane van Helvoirt (8-4)Featherweight: Jarred Mercado (4-0) vs. Rafael Fagundes Machado (4-8)Featherweight: James Jenkins (4-0) vs. Dwayne Shelton (9-9-1)Lightweight: Frankie Perez (2-0) vs. Jeremy Uy (0-0)Welterweight: Pat Defranco (1-0) vs. Whitney Francois (1-2)Featherweight: Andre Harrison (1-0) vs. Carlos Fonseca (2-4)Women's: Munah Holland (2-1) vs. Pearl Gonzalez (0-0)

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(Feb. 9, 2012) BAMMA, Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is excited to announce that BAMMA-Lonsdale's British Middleweight Champion, Jack Marshman, is set to challenge Tom 'Kong' Watson for the BAMMA World Middleweight belt at BAMMA 9. BAMMA 9 takes place on Saturday 24th March at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. BAMMA's Middleweight champs have made waves as two of the promotion's most iconic faces. Etched into UK mainstream memory as the man who beat Alex Reid at BAMMA 4, World Middleweight Champ Tom Watson is known by fight fans for his catalogue of tough victories over fighters that include the UFC's John Maguire at BAMMA 1 and Maurilo Rua whom he famously blasted into retirement at BAMMA 6. BAMMA-Lonsdale's British Middleweight Champion and serving British Armed Forces Afghan vet, Jack Marshman comes into the fight undefeated with a record of 10-0-0. Marshman wowed audiences at BAMMA 7 with his tremendous heart, after he came back from a sustained Ground 'n' Pound battering at the hands of Carl Noon, turning fortune around at the final hour to secure an unforgettable victory. Marshman went on to a three round war at BAMMA 8 in which he defeated title challenger Leeroy Barnes, who will be also fighting at BAMMA 9 against Nick Nembhard. The clash between BAMMA's World Middleweight and British Middleweight champions is bound to have fight fans on the edge of their seats. BAMMA Matchmaker, Jude Samuel, says: "It's great to see Tom Watson back in action at BAMMA to defend his title after time out due to injury. It's a true testament to his gritty and hardworking character that he has stood up to the challenge of Jack Marshman. Jack will be looking to take advantage of Tom's inactivity, but ring rust is something that Watson has never suffered from; while Jack, on the other hand, has been extremely busy over the past 7 months, honing his skills for such a test. This makes for a very interesting and explosive fight as both men are putting so much on the line." MAIN EVENT 185 lbs.: JACK MARSHMAN VS TOM WATSON MAIN CARD 185 lbs.: ANDREW PUNSHON VS MATT HOWARD205 lbs.: FRASER OPIE VS ANTHONY TAYLOR155 lbs.: JASON BALL VS COLIN FREAKSHOW FLETCHER185 lbs.: NICK NEMBHARD VS LEEROY BARNESUNDERCARD 170 lbs.: RUS SMITH VS TOM BREESE155 lbs.: CHRIS FISHGOLD VS DALE HARDIMAN265 lbs.: MARC GODBEER VS CATALIN ZMARANDESCU185 lbs.: LEE JOHNSON VS SAM HOOKER155 lbs.: ROBERT TRUESDALE VS SAM MENSAH155 lbs.: JAKE MURPHY VS DAVID ROUND For more on BAMMA 9 click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its upcoming cable broadcasted fight card from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wed., Feb. 15, 2012. UFC on FUEL TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night. That's not all. Check out the current UFC on FUEL TV 1 fight card and line up: Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main Card (Fuel TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FUEL TV 1, beginning with the cable telecast on Feb. 15. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a one week away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 1 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" is set to take place next Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2012) live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FUEL TV weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night. Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up: Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main Card (Fuel TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs:. Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Tim Means For those fortunate enough to be in "The Big O" next week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1:30 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with welterweight contender Johny Hendricks at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Weds., Feb. 15), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FUEL TV coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently added an interesting welterweight match-up to its UFC on Fox 3 fight card featuring top 170-pound prospect John Hathaway taking on undefeated up-and-comer Pascal Krauss. "The Hitman" will try to shoot down "Panzer" on May 5, 2012, at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. Hathaway (15-1) was on the fast-track to welterweight greatness, laying waste to the likes of Rick Story and Diego Sanchez; however, he was trapped in "Quicksand" against Mike Pyle and saw his undefeated record snapped at UFC 120. He was able to rebound with a split decision win over Kris McCray at UFC Fight Night 24 early last year. Also running roughshod over a good portion of the 170-pounders is Krauss (10-0), who made his Octagon debut at UFC 122 with a unanimous decision win over Mark Scanlon. It was the first fight in the German grappler's career that went to the scorecards. Here's how the UFC on FOX 3 card is shaping up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Current fight card and rumors: 265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson125 lbs.: John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama 170 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. Anthony Ferguson185 lbs.: Mike Massenzio vs. Karlos Vemola125 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. John Lineker170 lbs.: John Hathaway vs. Pascal Krauss *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FOX 3 click here.

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Asian MMA: Legend FC 7 Prelims to be Streamed Live and Free on YouTube. Stream starts at 3:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, Feb 11, and it will feature 5 bouts from their stacked card: 145 lbs: Ji Xian vs. Leonard Delarmino 135 lbs: Taiyo Nakahara vs. Michael Mortimer 155 lbs: Koji Ando vs. Damien Brown 145 lbs: Mark Striegl vs. Ev Ting 135 lbs: Sung Ming-Yen vs. Agustin Delarmino, Jr. Main Card will be available on PPV in the US starting at 9 a.m. ET.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Feb. 4, 2012), this time it's UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit," which will begin around 7 p.m. ET with the welterweight fight between Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson that will stream LIVE on Facebook.com. Once the Facebook stream ends, the rest of the "Prelims" under card will begin to air live on FX at 8 p.m., featuring fights between Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway and Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez, among others. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which begins at 10 p.m. ET, featuring former Strikeforce and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) champions, Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit, respectively, in the main event of the evening, dueling for the UFC interim welterweight championship. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider (DirecTV) and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans in the United Kingdom can watch UFC 143 for FREE this weekend in a special promotion that you can learn more about right here. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 143 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com. Gamers can also catch the UFC 143 action on Xbox Live with the help of their video game consoles. Remember, too, that you can watch UFC 143 in 3-D at home or in a movie theater near you (more details here). However, if you need your UFC 143 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 143 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC 143 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated all night long, after the jump: Main event: 170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Main card (pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen155 lbs.: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks Preliminary card (FX Channel): 145 lbs.: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier170 lbs.: Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope Preliminary card (Facebook): 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper170 lbs.: Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson To watch the UFC 143 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook/FX will begin to flow around 7 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card pay-per-view (PPV) coverage, which is set to start at 10 p.m. ET, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here.

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All fighters came in ready to go during Friday’s weigh-in event for UFC 143 including main eventers Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit. Diaz and Condit will meet in a bout to deterimine the interim UFC welterweight championship Saturday night at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card will be available on pay-per-view, while four of the six prelim bouts get FX television viewing and another two will be shown on Facebook (all starting at 7:00 PM EST). Both Diaz and Condit tipped the scales at 169 pounds, right under the 170-pound limit. The winner will hold the UFC title until they can face Georges St-Pierre in a unification bout sometime in 2012. “I’m here to represent Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or I’m ready to take my ass whooping. It’s whatever,” said Diaz, after weighing in. Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum each weighed 246 pounds, easily making the heavyweight limit for their co-main event bout. The weight was the lowest of Nelson’s MMA career. Also, welterweights Josh Koscheck and Mike Pierce each came in at 170 on the dot. Their moment on the stage was highlighted by Pierce wearing a blonde wig and the two being separated after things got heated during the face off. Read below for a full list of UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit weights: Dan Stittgen (170 lbs) vs. Stephen Thompson (171 lbs) Rafael Natal (186 lbs) vs. Michael Kuiper (183 lbs) Matthew Riddle (170 lbs) vs. Henry Martinez (169 lbs) Matt Brown (171 lbs) vs. Chris Cope (171 lbs) Alex Caceres (136 lbs) vs. Edwin Figueroa (135 lbs) Dustin Poirier (146 lbs) vs. Max Holloway (144 lbs) Ed Herman (185 lbs) vs. Clifford Starks (185 lbs) Renan Barao (136 lbs) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135 lbs) Josh Koscheck (170 lbs) vs. Mike Pierce (170 lbs) Roy Nelson (246 lbs) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246 lbs) Nick Diaz (169 lbs) vs. Carlos Condit (169 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT -UFC

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The official weigh in event for UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" is set to take place a little later today (Fri., Feb. 3, 2012) LIVE from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 143 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 143 will be headlined by former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz battling ex-WEC 170-pound kingpin Carlos Condit for the right to wear the division's Interim strap with Georges St. Pierre on the sidelines recovering from knee surgery. In the co-main event, former welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck will try to keep his spot among the 170-pound elite by taking on the venerable Mike Pierce. Here is the current "Diaz vs. Condit" fight card and line-up: Main event: 170 lbs.: Nick Diaz ( ) vs. Carlos Condit ( ) Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Fabricio Werdum ( ) vs. Roy Nelson ( ) 170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck ( ) vs. Mike Pierce ( ) 135 lbs.: Renan Barao ( ) vs. Scott Jorgensen ( ) 185 lbs.: Ed Herman ( ) vs. Clifford Starks ( ) Preliminary card (FX): 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier ( ) vs. Max Holloway ( ) 170 lbs.: Matt Riddle ( ) vs. Henry Martinez ( ) 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres ( ) vs. Edwin Figueroa ( ) 170 lbs.: Matt Brown ( ) vs. Chris Cope ( ) Preliminary card (Facebook): 170 lbs.: Dan Stittgen ( ) vs. Stephen Thompson ( ) 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal ( ) vs. Michael Kuiper ( ) ***Live video feed available later today. For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" today, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 4 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with none other than Georges St. Pierre at 1 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 4), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 143 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Event: UFC on FOX 3: "Diaz vs. Miller"Date: Sat., May 5, 2012, at 8 p.m. ET on FOXLocation: IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ Main Event: 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Current fight card and rumors: 265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson125 lbs.: John Dodson vs. Darren Uyenoyama 170 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. Anthony Ferguson *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FOX 3 click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns with its "Countdown" preview show for UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit," featuring a behind-the-scenes look as former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz prepares to fight fellow division number one contender Carlos Condit for the Interim title on Saturday night (Feb. 4, 2012) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tune in TONIGHT (Tues., Jan. 31) at 9 p.m. ET on FUEL TV. "Countdown to UFC 143" will also feature a closer look at the 170-pound match-up between former division number one contender Josh Koscheck and venerable up-and-comer Mike Pierce. "Diaz vs. Condit" was booked after UFC welterweight champion George St. Pierre suffered a devastating knee injury, one that was severe enough to require surgery and several months of rehab. Alas, the show must go on. Here is the current UFC 143 fight card and line-up: Main event: 170 lbs.: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson 170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen 185 lbs.: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks Preliminary card (FX): 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 170 lbs.: Matt Riddle vs. Henry Martinez 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa 170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope Preliminary card (Facebook): 170 lbs.: Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 4), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET. For more on UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" is set to take place this Friday (Feb. 3, 2012) live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 143 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 143 will be headlined by former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz battling ex-WEC 170-pound kingpin Carlos Condit for the right to wear the division's Interim strap with Georges St. Pierre on the sidelines recovering from knee surgery. In the co-main event, former welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck will try to keep his spot among the 170-pound elite by taking on the venerable Mike Pierce. Here is the current "Diaz vs. Condit" fight card and line-up: Main event: 170 lbs.: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen185 lbs.: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks Preliminary card (FX): 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway170 lbs.: Matthew Riddle vs. Henry Martinez135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope Preliminary card (Facebook): 170 lbs.: Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" this week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 4 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with none other than Georges St. Pierre at 1 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 4), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 143 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Don't delete that Facebook account just yet. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is divvying up its preliminary card offering for the UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" event this Saturday night (Feb. 4, 2012) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kicking off the UFC 143 "Prelims" at approximately 7pm ET will be the Facebook fights featuring Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson (Welterweight) and Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper (Middleweight). The action will promptly switch over to the FX Channel around 8pm ET for the bouts of Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier (Featherweight), Henry Martinez vs. Matt Riddle (Welterweight), Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa (Bantamweight) and Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope (Welterweight). Here's what the finalized UFC 143 fight card and television line-up looks like: Main event: 170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Main card (pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum 170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen 155 lbs.: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks Preliminary card (FX Channel): 145 lbs.: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 170 lbs.: Matt Riddle vs. Jorge Lopez 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa 170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope Preliminary card (Facebook): 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper 170 lbs.: Dan Stittgen vs. Stephen Thompson For more on UFC 143: "Condit vs. Diaz" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Jan. 28, 2012), this time with UFC on Fox 2: "Evans vs. Davis," which will emanate from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The mixed martial arts (MMA) action will begin around 5 p.m. ET with the middleweight fight between Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby that will air LIVE online via Facebook and then the "Prelims" will transition to FUEL TV, tonight's home for the remainder of the UFC on FOX 2 under card. Following the Facebook/FUEL TV "Prelims," fans can switch over to the FOX network for the main card that is headlined by a light heavyweight number one contender eliminator match between Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis. UFC on FOX 2 begins promptly at 8 p.m. ET and will feature two additional bouts -- Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping and Demian Maia vs Chris Weidman -- on the two-hour broadcast. You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's MMA primetime extravaganza. However, if you need your UFC on FOX 2 results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries one or both networks, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC on FOX 2 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FOX 2 fight card and line-up, as well as a list of stations for International fight fans, after the jump: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Main Card (FOX): 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping185 lbs.: Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 155 lbs.: Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz155 lbs.: Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller265 lbs.: Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow145 lbs.: George Roop vs. Cub Swanson145 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely265 lbs.: Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby Televised options for International fight fans include: Sportsnet One (Canada) FOX Deportes (United States/Latin America in Espanol) SKY Sport 2 (New Zealand) ONE HD (Australia) Balls (Philippines) ESPN UK (United Kingdom) SKY Italia (Italy) OSN (United Arab Emirates) CANAL + Sport (Sweden, Denmark and Norway) MTV3 (Finland) Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook/FUEL TV will begin to flow around 5 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card FOX coverage, which is set to start at 8 p.m. ET! For more on UFC on FOX 2: "Evans vs. Davis" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The UFC on FOX 2 weigh-ins came and went this afternoon without a hitch after all twenty competitors hit their necessary marks. The situation marked a nice change after the last two events featured at least one fighter not making weight, most notably in the case of Anthony Johnson who was released by the UFC as a result. Two of tomorrow night’s primary pairings featured opponents with identical weights, as Rashad Evans-Phil Davis were both 205 pounds on the dot with Michael Bisping-Chael Sonnen each coming in at 185. Meanwhile Chris Weidman was actually a pound lighter than Demian Maia, a shock when considering he had only been given ten days to prepare for the fight. Davis Says Evans in for a Shock on Saturday Night UFC on FOX 2 takes place tomorrow with prelims starting at 5:00 PM EST on Fuel TV and the main card firing up at 8:00 PM EST. Check out a full list of weights below followed by video of the Sonnen-Bisping and Evans-Davis staredowns: Chris Camozzi (185 lbs) vs. Dustin Jacoby (185 lbs) Joey Beltran (228 lbs) vs. Lavar Johnson (252 lbs) Shane Roller (156 lbs) vs. Michael Johnson (156 lbs) Charles Oliveira (144 lbs) vs. Eric Wisely (145 lbs) George Roop (145 lbs) vs. Cub Swanson (145 lbs) John Olav Einemo (253 lbs) vs. Mike Russow (251 lbs) Evan Dunham (155 lbs) vs. Nik Lentz (155 lbs) Demian Maia (186 lbs) vs. Chris Weidman (185 lbs) Chael Sonnen (185 lbs) vs. Michael Bisping (185 lbs) Rashad Evans (205 lbs) vs. Phil Davis (205 lbs) Tweet

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The UFC’s first official show on FOX since their long-term agreement started in 2012 will look to build on the success of the tantalizing tease fans were offered last November when Cain Velasquez lost his title to Junior dos Santos. However, this time around the world’s foremost MMA promotion is back with a stacked card including a tripleheader of talent-laden tilts in the form of Demian Maia-Chris Weidman, Chael Sonnen-Michael Bisping, and Rashad Evans-Phil Davis. The entire lot of competitors slated for action on Saturday night will take to the stage today in hopes of hitting their weight-related marks to make the evening’s match-ups official. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in throughout and relaying live results as they unfold. Things start up at 5:00 PM EST. Here is a full list of UFC on FOX 2 weights: Chris Camozzi ( lbs) vs. Dustin Jacoby ( lbs) Shane Roller ( lbs) vs. Michael Johnson ( lbs) Charles Oliveira ( lbs) vs. Eric Wisely ( lbs) George Roop ( lbs) vs. Cub Swanson ( lbs) Joey Beltran ( lbs) vs. Lavar Johnson ( lbs) John Olav Einemo ( lbs) vs. Mike Russow ( lbs) Evan Dunham ( lbs) vs. Nik Lentz ( lbs) Demian Maia ( lbs) vs. Chris Weidman ( lbs) Chael Sonnen ( lbs) vs. Michael Bisping ( lbs) Rashad Evans ( lbs) vs. Phil Davis ( lbs)

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FOX 2: "Evans vs. Davis" is set to go down a little later today (Fri., Jan. 27, 2012) LIVE from the Chicago Theater in Chicago, Illinois. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FOX 2 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FOX 2 will feature a light heavyweight match-up between former division champion Rashad Evans and undefeated prospect Phil Davis. The winner could be in line for a shot at Jon Jones 205-pound title. Also booked for the "Windy City" fight card is a middleweight bout between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. UFC President Dana White has declared the winner the new 185-pound number one contender. Here is the current UFC on FOX 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Rashad Evans ( ) vs. Phil Davis ( ) Main Card (FOX): 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen ( ) vs. Michael Bisping ( )185 lbs.: Chris Weidman ( ) vs. Demian Maia ( ) Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 155 lbs.: Evan Dunham ( ) vs. Nik Lentz ( ) 155 lbs.: Michael Johnson ( ) vs. Shane Roller ( ) 265 lbs.: Jon Olav Einemo ( ) vs. Mike Russow ( ) 145 lbs.: George Roop ( ) vs. Cub Swanson ( ) 145 lbs.: Charles Oliveira ( ) vs. Eric Wisely ( ) 265 lbs.: Joey Beltran ( ) vs. Lavar Johnson ( ) Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Chris Camozzi ( ) vs. Dustin Jacoby ( ) **Weigh in video available later today. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 28), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FOX 2 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Evans vs. Davis" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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2011 wasn’t a great year for Antonio McKee and 2012 isn’t off to the best of starts either. Finally making it to the UFC after going unbeaten in fifteen straight fights, McKee was released from the organization following a split decision loss to Jacob Volkmann at UFC 125. Scheduled to return to the MFC this weekend to defend his lightweight title, McKee will once again find himself unemployed and stripped of his belt no matter the outcome of Friday’s bout with Brian Cobb. This comes after McKee failed to make 155 pounds for the title fight, instead coming in at 162 pounds. McKee vs. Cobb has been changed to a three round fight as Cobb came in at 155.6 pounds and, as per Edmonton rules, wasn’t given a second chance to make the 155 pound limit. News of McKee’s status comes via TopMMANews.com. The only other fighter to miss weight was James Haddad, who will be fined 20% of his fight purse. Everyone else on Friday’s MFC 32: Bitter Rivals event, which airs Friday night on HDNet, came in on point. Complete weigh-in results: Allen Hope (186 lbs) vs. Brendan Kornberger (184.6 lbs) Garret Nybakken (155 lbs) vs. Matt Jelly (155 lbs) Dan Ring (154 lbs) vs. James Haddad (158 lbs) Jamie Toney (169 lbs) vs. Kyle Jackson (170 lbs) Dhiego Lima (171 lbs) vs. Nathan Coy (169 lbs) Ryan McGillivray (171 lbs) vs. Diego Bautista (170 lbs) Antonio McKee (162 lbs) vs. Brian Cobb (155.6 lbs) Dwayne Lewis (205 lbs) vs. Wilson Gouveia (204 lbs)

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Event: UFC 145Date: Sat., April 21, 2012, live on pay-per-viewLocation: Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. TBA* Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 145 lbs.: Maximo Blanco vs. Marcus Brimage265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements *Fight card and line-up subject to change. Jon Jones has stated himself that he will be ready to defend his light heavyweight title by this time and all signs seem to point to this event being his next bout. Naturally, nothing has been announced due to the title picture needing to clear up with Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis and Dan Henderson waiting in the wings but reports have been published stating Jones is likely for the main event of this card. For all the latest news and notes on UFC 145 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its upcoming network televised fight card from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Sat., Jan. 28, 2012. UFC on FOX 2 will feature a light heavyweight match-up between former division champion Rashad Evans and undefeated prospect Phil Davis. The winner could be in line for a shot at Jon Jones 205-pound title. Also booked for the "Windy City" fight card is a middleweight bout between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. UFC President Dana White has declared the winner the new 185-pound number one contender. Here is the current UFC on FOX 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Main Card (FOX): 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping185 lbs.: Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 265 lbs.: Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely155 lbs.: Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz135 lbs.: Johnny Bedford vs. Mitch Gagnon145 lbs.: George Roop vs. Cub Swanson185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby265 lbs.: Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson155 lbs.: Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 28), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on FOX. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on FUEL TV. We're still a few days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Evans vs. Davis" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. For all the latest news and notes for UFC on FOX 2 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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ProElite returns TONIGHT (Nov. 19, 2011) to the Neil S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a middleweight main event featuring an Ultimate Fighter winner and a Japanese fan favorite. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of ProElite 3 below, beginning with the HDNet telecast at 10 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. This card will feature a main event between former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season three winner Kendall Grove and perpetual underdog Ikuhisa Minowa, AKA "Minowaman." Grove looked solid in his first fight with ProElite and is hoping to continue a strong run of performances outside the UFC. Also on the card will be the semifinals of the Pro Elite heavyweight grand prix as Jake Heun takes on undefeated Richard Odoms and Cody Griffin battles Ryan Martinez. Martinez notably handled former NCAA Division I champion Mark Ellis in his quarterfinals of the grand prix. Lastly, Sara McMann, the first American female Olympic medalist in wrestling, puts her undefeated record on the line against highly ranked former Smackgirl champion Hitomi Akano in what should be her toughest test to date. Complete ProElite 3 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (HDNet) 185 lbs.: Kendall Grove vs. Ikuhisa Minowa265 lbs.: Cody Griffin vs. Ryan Martinez265 lbs.: Jake Heun vs. Richard Odoms135 lbs.: Sara McMann vs. Hitomi Akano265 lbs.: Tasi Edwards vs. Pat Cummins185 lbs.: Brent Schermerhorn vs. Kaleo Gambill Preliminary Card 145 lbs.: Steven Saito vs. Toby Misech205 lbs.: Ilima Maiava vs Tatsuya Mizuno170 lbs.: Collin Masanas vs. Thomas Sedano170 lbs.: Sean Rush vs. Jaymes Schulte155 lbs.: Ray Cooper vs. Kyle Foyle135 lbs.: Zach Close vs. Keli'i Valencia165 lbs.: Sebastian Mariconda vs. Dan Ige Hemmi here! 185 lbs.: Kendall Grove vs. Ikuhisa Minowa Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 265 lbs.: Cody Griffin vs. Ryan Martinez Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 265 lbs.: Jake Heun vs. Richard Odoms Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 135 lbs.: Sara McMann vs. Hitomi Akano Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 265 lbs.: Tasi Edwards vs. Pat Cummins Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 185 lbs.: Brent Schermerhorn vs. Kaleo Gambill Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end-

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The official weigh-in event for Pro Elite's Saturday evening fight card took place today (Jan. 20, 2012) at the Neil S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Of the 18 fighters who stepped on the scales, 17 successfully made weight. Only Toby Misech from the undercard came in one pound more than the 146-pound limit. This card will feature a main event between Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran middleweight Kendall Grove and undersized fan-favorite Ikuhisa Minowa, AKA "Minowaman." Grove is coming off a one minute submission in his first bout outside the UFC and is hoping to keep the momentum rolling. Also on the card will be the semifinals of the Pro Elite heavyweight grand prix as four heavyweight prospects square off. Jake Heun will take on undefeated Richard Odoms and Cody Griffin will battle Ryan Martinez. Lastly, former Olympic silver medal-winning wrestler Sara McMann, puts her undefeated record on the line against highly ranked former Smackgirl champion Hitomi Akano in what should be her toughest test to date. Complete Pro Elite 3 weigh in results, including video (emceed by the incomparable Lenne Hardt), after the jump: Main Card 185 lbs.: Kendall Grove (185) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (185) 135 lbs.: Sara McMann (135) vs. Hitomi Akano (135) 265 lbs.: Jake Heun (233) vs. Richard Odoms (262) 265 lbs.: Ryan Martinez (262) vs. Cody Griffin (258) 265 lbs.: Tasi Edwards (215) vs. Patrick Cummins (215) 185 lbs.: Brent Schermerhorn (184) vs. Kaleo Gambill (184) Preliminary Card 145 lbs.: Steven Saito (145) vs. Toby Misech (147) 205 lbs.: Ilima Maiava (202) vs. Tatsuya Mizuno (204) 175 lbs.: Collin Mansanas (175) vs. Bryson Kamaka (175) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Pro Elite 3, beginning with the MTV2 telecast that starts at 7 p.m. ET tomorrow night (Jan. 21, 2012) and running right on through the HDNET portion of the main card. It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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He's baaack. Miguel Torres was abruptly dumped by the world's largest fight promotion after an insensitive rape joke on Twitter before he took the necessary steps to kiss and make up to find his way back into the club. Now, he's got his return opponent. That would be Michael McDonald, who will welcome him back to the Octagon at UFC 145, which takes place on April 21, 2012, at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The promotion brought word of the bout just a short while ago. Also announced was the seven bouts that were booked for the April card that was going to take place in Montreal have all officially been moved to UFC 145 in Atlanta. Here's how the updated card looks now (sans main event, which is expected to be announced in the coming weeks): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Michael McDonald145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin265 lbs.: Brendan Schaub vs. Ben Rothwell155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. John Makdessi155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain Escudero170 lbs.: Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements There you have it, Maniacs. How does that card look to you? For more on the UFC's upcoming return to Atlanta and all the latest news and notes on UFC 145 click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Jan. 20, 2012), this time with UFC on FX: "Guillard vs. Miller," which will begin around 6 p.m. ET with the bantamweight fight between Nick Denis and Joseph Sandoval that will air LIVE on FUEL TV, tonight's home for the entire UFC on FX preliminary card. Following the FUEL TV "Prelims," fans can switch over to the FX network for the main card, headlined by a lightweight contendership fight between Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller. UFC on FX begins promptly at 9 p.m. ET. You can call up your local cable and/or satellite provider or visit them online to find out which channel you should be tuning in to for tonight's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza. However, if you need your UFC on FX results as soon as possible, and don't have a provider that carries one or both networks, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC on FX action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC on FX fight card and line-up, as well as a list of stations for International fight fans, after the jump: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer135 lbs.: Mike Easton vs. Jared Papazian265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer155 lbs.: Habib Nurmagomedov vs. Kamal Shalorus170 lbs.: Charlie Brenneman vs. Daniel Roberts155 lbs.: Fabricio Camoes vs. Tom Hayden145 lbs.: Daniel Pineda vs. Pat Schilling135 lbs.: Nick Denis vs. Joseph Sandoval Televised options for International fight fans: Sportsnet One (Canada)FOX Deportes (United States/Latin America in Espanol)SKY Sport 2 (New Zealand)ONE HD (Australia)Balls (Philippines)ESPN UK (United Kingdom)SKY Italia (Italy)OSN (United Arab Emirates)CANAL + Sport (Sweden, Denmark and Norway)MTV3 (Finland) Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on FUEL TV will begin to flow around 6 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card FX coverage, which is set to start at 9 p.m. ET! For more on UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FOX 2: "Evans vs. Davis" is set to take place next Friday (Jan. 27, 2012) live from the Chicago Theater in Chicago, Illinois. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FOX 2 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FOX 2 will feature a light heavyweight match-up between former division champion Rashad Evans and undefeated prospect Phil Davis. The winner could be in line for a shot at Jon Jones 205-pound title. Also booked for the "Windy City" fight card is a middleweight bout between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. UFC President Dana White has declared the winner the new 185-pound number one contender. Here is the current UFC on FOX 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Main Card (FOX): 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping185 lbs.: Chris Weidman vs. Demian Maia Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 265 lbs.: Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely155 lbs.: Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz135 lbs.: Johnny Bedford vs. Mitch Gagnon145 lbs.: George Roop vs. Cub Swanson185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby265 lbs.: Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson155 lbs.: Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller For those fortunate enough to be in "Chi-town" next week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 28), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on FOX. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FOX 2 coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Evans vs. Davis" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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A new era of MMA is set to be ushered in tomorrow night when the UFC debuts on FX, their first of what will be numerous shows on the FOX affiliate. The lineup is certainly one befitting of the occasion with a main event between top 155-pounders Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard, as well as a number of competitive bouts ripe with potential for fireworks such as Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer and Christian Morecraft vs. Pat Barry. Before the evening’s stars can shine inside the Octagon they have to first succeed on the scale. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in when the weigh-ins begin at 5:00 PM EST, reporting back with live results as they unfold from the stage in Nashville. Also, as a reminder, our own Jeremy Lambert is on the ground in Tennessee and ready to cover things from the arena when the show fires up on Friday. Check out video of the UFC on FX weigh-ins below: Read below for a full list of UFC on FX weigh-in results: Nick Denis ( lbs) vs. Joseph Sandoval ( lbs) Daniel Pineda ( lbs) vs. Pat Schilling ( lbs) Fabricio Camoes ( lbs) vs. Tom Hayden ( lbs) Charlie Brenneman ( lbs) vs. Daniel Roberts ( lbs) Kamal Shalorus ( lbs) vs. Habib Nurmagomedov ( lbs) Jorge Rivera ( lbs) vs. Eric Schafer ( lbs) Christian Morecraft ( lbs) vs. Pat Barry ( lbs) Jared Papazian ( lbs) vs. Mike Easton ( lbs) Duane Ludwig ( lbs) vs. Josh Neer ( lbs) Melvin Guillard ( lbs) vs. Jim Miller ( lbs)

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs. Miller" is set to take place today (Thurs., Jan. 19, 2012) LIVE from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FX weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FX 1, which will mark the promotion's inaugural effort on the FOX-owned network, will be headlined by two top lightweight contenders, Jim Miller vs. Melvin Guillard, who both had their 155-pound title-challenging aspirations dashed with disappointing losses in their most recent performances. Also booked for the FX fight card is a heavyweight battle between Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft, as well as a welterweight slugfest that pits Josh Neer vs. Duane Ludwig. Complete "Guillard vs. Miller" weigh in results and live video stream after the jump: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard ( ) vs. Jim Miller ( ) Main Card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Duane Ludwig ( ) vs. Josh Neer ( )135 lbs.: Mike Easton ( ) vs. Jared Papazian ( )265 lbs.: Pat Barry ( ) vs. Christian Morecraft ( ) Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Jorge Rivera ( ) vs. Eric Schafer ( )155 lbs.: Khabib Nurmagomedov ( ) vs. Kamal Shalorus ( )170 lbs.: Charlie Brenneman ( ) vs. Daniel Roberts ( )155 lbs.: Fabricio Camoes ( ) vs. Tom Hayden ( )145 lbs.: Daniel Pineda ( ) vs. Pat Schilling ( )135 lbs.: Nick Denis ( ) vs. Joseph Sandoval ( ) **Weigh in video available later today. For those fortunate enough to be in "Music City" today, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with "The American Psycho," Stephan Bonnar, at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Fri., Jan. 19), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the FX Channel. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FX coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Guillard vs. Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently made a pair of bouts official for its network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. UFC.com has it: Two lightweights will get their chance in the UFC's toughest division as they make their debuts next month. Anton Kuivanen will fight Justin Salas at the February 15 FUEL TV event in Omaha. The Finnish Kuivanen has finished half of his 16 wins by submission and is currently on a 9-fight win streak. He'll look to make it ten against Colorado's 9-3 Salas.In a middleweight bout that same night, Sean Loeffler will take on Buddy Roberts. Roberts is an 11-2 veteran who fights out of Jackson's in Albuquerque, NM; fellow finisher Loeffler has stopped his last six opponents. UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up: Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main Card (Fuel TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic Preliminary Card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert185 lbs.: Sean Loeffler vs. Buddy Roberts155 lbs.: Anton Kuivanen vs. Justin Salas155 lbs.: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Bernardo Magalhaes For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs. Miller" is set to take place this Thursday (Jan. 19, 2012) live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FX weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FX 1, which will mark the promotion's inaugural effort on the FOX-owned network, will be headlined by two top lightweight contenders, Jim Miller vs. Melvin Guillard, who both had their 155-pound title-challenging aspirations dashed with disappointing losses in their most recent performances. Also booked for the FX fight card is a heavyweight battle between Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft, as well as a welterweight slugfest that pits Josh Neer vs. Duane Ludwig. Here is the current "Guillard vs. Miller" fight card and line-up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer135 lbs.: Mike Easton vs. Jared Papazian265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft Preliminary Card (FUEL TV): 185 lbs.: Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer155 lbs.: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Kamal Shalorus170 lbs.: Charlie Brenneman vs. Daniel Roberts155 lbs.: Reza Madadi vs. Fabricio Camoes145 lbs.: Daniel Pineda vs. Pat Schilling205 lbs.: Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola135 lbs.: Nick Denis vs. Joseph Sandoval For those fortunate enough to be in "Music City" this week, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. CT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with "The American Psycho," Stephan Bonnar, at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Fri., Jan. 19), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the FX Channel. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on FUEL TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FX coverage you can handle. For all the latest news and notes on "Guillard vs. Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Is it just me or does the UFC break a new record every time they hit a new market? That's the case once again, as the world's largest fight promotion sold out its upcoming UFC on Fuel TV 2 show in just three hours time for the event set to take place on April 14 at the Ericcson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. UFC.com has it: The tremendous success makes UFC® SWEDEN the fastest selling European event in UFC history. "People have been telling me how big of a market Sweden was for the UFC and today, the fans went out and proved it," UFC President Dana White said. "I love taking the UFC to new markets. I can't wait to get to Stockholm in April because we're going to put on a great event!" Quite the achievement for the UFC and Sweden is undoubtedly hungry for top flight mixed martial arts action. But is that what they'll be getting this Spring? Here's the current UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Fight Card: 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen170 lbs.: Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago135 lbs.: Brad Pickett vs. Damacio Page145 lbs.: Hamid Corassani vs. Jason Young For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Jan. 14, 2012), this time it's UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes," which will begin around 7 p.m. ET with the featherweight fight between Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho that will stream LIVE on Facebook.com. Once the Facebook stream ends, the rest of the under card will air live on FX, featuring fights between Sam Stout vs. Thiago Tavares and Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira, among others. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which begins at 10 p.m. ET, featuring Brazilian powerhouse, Jose Aldo, defending his 145-pound belt against undefeated number one division contender, Chad Mendes, in the main event of the evening. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 141 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com. Gamers can also catch the UFC 142 action on Xbox Live (more details here) with the help of their video game consoles. However, if you need your UFC 142 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 142 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC 142 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated all night long, after the jump: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio170 lbs.: Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Preliminary card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 170 lbs.: Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho To watch the UFC 142 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook/FX will begin to flow around 7 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card pay-per-view (PPV) coverage, which is set to start at 10 p.m. ET! To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Overeem" be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here.

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Despite Anthony Johnson's weigh-in fiasco, his fight with Vitor Belfort will go underway "as planned", tonight at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Johnson weighed-in today at 204lbs, according to Vitor Belfort's stipulation to stay within the 205lbs limit. Yesterday Johnson missed the weight by 11lbs due to what was later described as "sickness". Rumble was brought back to life by the doctors, who pumped the Blackzillian's body with fluids. Anthony Johnson refused to apologize for missing the

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With less than 24 hours remaining before UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes fires up in Rio de Janeiro the UFC has found themselves in the midst of a potential card-altering situation after Anthony Johnson not only failed to hit the necessary mark for his co-headlining clash with Vitor Belfort but did so in as bad a fashion as has been seen in some time. Johnson weighed in at 197 pounds (eleven over the limit) and will be fined 20% of his purse as a result. Additionally, a stipulation has been agreed to stating “Rumble” must be under 205 pounds tomorrow afternoon or the match-up will be cancelled. Johnson has missed weight before on multiple occasions as a 170 pounder but was believed to be in the clear by moving up to 185. Johnson Ready to Break Belfort According to an official statement from Johnson’s representatives to Yahoo Sports, Johnson client became sick a few hours before hitting the stage and had to be re-hydrated by medical professionals. All other fighters made weight including featherweight champion Jose Aldo (145 lbs) and top contender Chad Mendes (144 lbs). Read below for a complete rundown of UFC 142 weigh-in results: Antonio Carvalho (144 lbs) vs. Felipe Arantes (145 lbs) Mike Pyle (171 lbs) vs. Ricardo Funch (170 lbs) Yuri Alcantara (145 lbs) vs. Michihiro Omigawa (146 lbs) Edinaldo Oliveira (229 lbs) def. Gabriel Gonzaga (250 lbs) Sam Stout (155 lbs) vs. Thiago Tavares (155 lbs) Terry Etim (155 lbs) vs. Edson Barboza (154 lbs) Erick Silva (169 lbs) vs. Carlo Prater (170 lbs) Rousimar Palhares (186 lbs) vs. Mike Massenzio (184 lbs) Vitor Belfort (186 lbs) vs. Anthony Johnson (197 lbs)* Jose Aldo (145 lbs) vs. Chad Mendes (144 lbs) * – Johnson must weigh less than 205 pounds tomorrow or the bout will be cancelled. He has been fined 20% of his purse. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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The official weigh in event for UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" is set to take place today (Jan. 13, 2012) LIVE from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 142 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Aldo vs. Mendes" will be headlined by featherweight champion Jose Aldo, defending his 145-pound title against undefeated wrestler Chad Mendes. In addition, Vitor Belfort will strap on the gloves to try and ruin Anthony Johnson's debut at middleweight. Complete UFC 142 weigh in results and live video stream after the jump: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio170 lbs.: Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Preliminary card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 170 lbs.: Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 142, beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 14. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 142 coverage you can handle. For the latest "Aldo vs. Mendes" news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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Hands up if you like Japanese MMA. If you don’t have your hand raised, shame on you. Go and watch this Lenne Hardt tribute video. When we say ‘MMA is everything’ we really mean it. For example, I woke up this morning trying to rear naked choke my pillow. When I was sure it was out I Jon Jonesed it, dropping it to the floor unconscious and I jumped on the internet to read about MMA and get some fans, or make some plans. Who knows what I actually said, I was too excited reading about Pancrase’s Progress Tour 1 show at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on January 28th where they will hold a one-night tournament to crown the 185lb King of Pancrase alongside a 125lb title fight. Jordan Breen over at Sherdog.com has reported that in the 185lb tournament, former light heavyweight King of Pancrase Ryo Kawamura will face Yuji Hisamatsu while on the other side of the bracket Ikkei Nagamura takes on Hikaru Sato. The winner of each will fight later in the night for the vacant 185lb crown. For the 125lb title, current King Kiyotaka Shimizu, who is unbeaten in his last seven Pancrase appearances will defend against Seiji Ozuka. If you are not familiar with these fighters, then hit YouTube where there are plenty of videos to feast your greedy MMA hungry eyes on. Alternatively, check out the hyperlinks above. Later, I’m off to get some flan.

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BloodyElbow.com was on hand at the Veranda Restaurant Parkmall in Mandaue City, for the press conference and weigh-ins of the URCC's 7th trip to Cebu. Headlining the stacked provincial card is the return of the biggest MMA star from the Philippines in Eduard Folayang. The #6 ranked lightweight in the 2011 World MMA Scouting Report will be fighting in the country for the first time since March of 2010, and will be taking on Wadson Teixeira, a Brazilian Muay Thai champion with a BJJ Brownbelt. The Wushu expert in Folayang tipped the scales right on the 160 lb. limit of their super-fight. Teixeira on the other hand, was 2 lbs over the limit, and after a brief discussion, Eduard and his Team Lakay camp just agreed to let the fight go on. Also on the card, the Visayan Pinweight (119 lbs.) and Bantamweight (139 lbs.) titles will be on the line, and the contenders made weight as well. Check out the complete official weigh-in results after the jump. 160 lbs: Eduard Folayang (160) vs. Wadson Texeira (162) [Super-Fight Title]139 lbs: Carry Bullos (137) vs. Rex De Lara (139) [Visayan Bantamweight Title]119 lbs: Geronimo Etac (119) vs. Victor Torre (118) [Visayan Pinweight Title]119 lbs: Renan Noble Franca (119) vs. Jonathan Sumagat (114)149 lbs: Jimmy Yabo (145) vs. Urtych Allarin (142)129 lbs: Arnel Ylanan (128) vs. Richie Rosauro (130)159 lbs: Von Donaire (159) vs. Hang Christian Manilao (157)149 lbs: Arvin De Zosa (149) vs. Samuel Estandate (148)

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"Countdown" to UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" will debut TONIGHT (Jan. 10, 2012) at 9 p.m. ET on Fuel TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sat., Jan. 14, 2012. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current featherweight champion Jose Aldo and number one contender to the throne Chad Mendes. "Aldo vs. Mendes" will also feature Vitor Belfort making his big return in front of his native people to take on Anthony Johnson, who will make his middleweight debut. Replays of "Countdown" to UFC 142 will air sporadically throughout the entire FOX family of networks, including FX, right up until showtime. Check your local listings. Feel free to talk about the hour-long special, as well as share your predictions for the fights this weekend, in the comments section below. In the meantime, check out the current UFC 142 fight card and line up after the jump: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio 170 lbs.: Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva 155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Preliminary card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout 265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 170 lbs.: Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 14, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" news and notes click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has revealed the bout order and broadcast plans for its upcoming UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" pay-per-view event on Jan. 14, 2012, from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The five-fight main card, as usual, will be available only to paying customers; however, UFC fans can still catch the remaining five preliminary bouts on the FX Channel and Facebook. Actually, Facebook will have just one contest, the featherweight fight of Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho. After that, it's time to flip on the television and head on over to FX. Here's how it all unfolds on Saturday night: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio170 lbs.: Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Preliminary card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 170 lbs.: Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho For more on UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" is set to take place this Friday (Jan. 13, 2012) live from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 142 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Aldo vs. Mendes" will be headlined by featherweight champion Jose Aldo, defending his 145-pound title against undefeated wrestler Chad Mendes. In addition, Vitor Belfort will strap on the gloves to try and ruin Anthony Johnson's debut at middleweight. Here is the current UFC 142 fight card and line up: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio170 lbs.: Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout265 lbs.: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ednaldo Oliveira145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 170 lbs.: Ricardo Funch vs. Mike Pyle145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 142, beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 14. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 142 coverage you can handle. For the latest "Aldo vs. Mendes" news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to signing Bernardo Magalhaes vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo for its upcoming network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. Sherdog.com brought word of the pending bout earlier today. Magalhaes cut his teeth primarily under the Cage Fighting Championship (CFC) banner, amassing an 11-1 record but only finishing two opponents in 11 of his wins. Opposing "Trekko" is Izquierdo, undefeated at 6-0 in his career and most recently getting his hands dirty in the Championship Fighting Alliance (CFA) promotion. This will also be "Cuba's" Octagon debut. Here is what the UFC on Fuel TV fight card and line-up looks like thus far. Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main Card (Fuel TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic Preliminary Card (Facebook): 185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert155 lbs.: Bernardo Magalhaes vs Yoislandy Izquierdo **Fight card and line up subject to change** For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.

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Event: Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" Date: Sat., March 3, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on ShowtimeLocation: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio Main card (Showtime): 135 lbs.: Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey155 lbs.: K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson170 lbs.: Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki135 lbs.: Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis Preliminary card (May not be televised): TBA* *Fight card and line-up subject to change Note: The Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier heavyweight grand prix final has been rumored for this event but Cormier's hand is taking some time to heal and it appears entirely possible the bout won't be taking place on this card. If it does, however, it will be the main event of the evening. For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Tate vs. Rousey" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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The World of Women's MMA has had a few hours to digest the news that Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos has failed her most recent PED test following her last fight against Hiroko Yamanaka in California at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal. Ronda Rousey has already made an "I told you so " comment we posted yesterday, but here is what some of WMMA's other top fighters had to say through the medium of twitter. No#3 ranked 125lbs WMMA Fighter and qualified Osteopath at the Combat Sports Clinic Rosi Sexton pulls no punches and addresses the heart of the issue: @RosiSextonRosi Sextonjust heard the news. That's a real shame, but I guess in honesty I'm not surprised. let's be honest here though - she's by no means the only one. increased chance of getting caught reduces offending more than tougher penalties. Better testing must come first. I have a policy... I don't speculate about individual fighters until there's evidence. I think it's a particular problem when it happens in WMMA. You may as well have a woman fighting a man. either test properly, or legalise it so the rest of us can get on it with a clear conscience. Enough with the hypocrisy. Look "just working hard in the gym" won't give a woman muscles like that any more than eating worms and flapping your arms will make you flyJan 07FavoriteRetweetReply Check out other WMMA tweets after the jump Strikeforce WMMA 135lbs Champion Miesha Tate takes the diplomatic approach: @MieshaTateMiesha Tate Have u guys heard about this? Wow... http://t.co/Qg8BHUEg Ya..... I don't really know what to say, it's unfortunate she was using :-/it's really unfortunate to find out she was using, I'm disappointed to say the least, I don't know what to sayWell I am disappointed to find out she was using I gave her the benefit of the doubt too & really admired herI'd really like to hear what Cris has to say b4 I make any judgementWell I personally choose to hear Cyborg out first, I will wait till she makes her statement to make mine.Yes I am a woman myself I know very well but I still would like to hear her out Jan 07FavoriteRetweetReply . Former 135lbs Champion Sarah Kaufman @mmasarahSarah Kaufman Im interested in hearing what cris has to say RT @SeanPeconi: Cris cyborg tests positive for anabolic steroids #MMA#UFC thoughts?Jan 07 via EchofonFavoriteRetweetReply Former 135lbs Champion (and former Cyborg opponent) Marloes Coenen @MarloesCoenenMarloesCoenen Get a lot of tweets about Christiana. Don't want to 'kick an opponent when she's down'. I still respect her & we will meet again at Invicta!Jan 07 via UberSocial for BlackBerryFavoriteRetweetReply 145lbs fighter Julia Budd: @JuliaBuddJulia Budd "@BobbyERT: @JuliaBudd interesting things to come for the 145lbs division. Cyborg just tested positive for steroids." wtf r u serious? I think cheating is cheating. That's bullshit she woulda killed yamanaka without ... I think it means I gotta make 135 next fight. Jan 07 via Twitter for iPadFavoriteRetweetReply Shayna Baszler: @QoSBaszlerShayna Baszler Im not defending cyborg or not, but its not always accurate how the media blows things up or paints things RT @JoshLBarnett: Let's hear her piece. @jrcooner @JoshLBarnett what are your thoughts on Cyborg?Jan 07 via txtFavoriteRetweetReply . Other notable fighters such as Gina Carano, Tara LaRosa and Liz Carmouche have yet to comment on twitter.

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Cris 'Cyborg' Santos' positive test for steroids following her last fight in Strikeforce will cost her at least the 145lb women's title and may kill the division for good.

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Strikeforce kicks off the new year with the first major MMA card of 2012 featuring a title fight and established fighters taking on up-and-comers. Tomorrow night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine goes down with the company hoping to start the year right after signing a new deal with Showtime. The night will be headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring champion Luke Rockhold defending his title against MMA veteran Keith Jardine. Also on the card is former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal battling the undefeated Lorenz Larkin. Plus top welterweight Tyron Woodley looks to move up the ladder, but must first get by Jordan Mein. The event begins tomorrow night at 8PM EST on Showtime Extreme with a handful of preliminary fights, with the main card going live at 10PM EST. Before the fighters can step into the cage though, they first had to step on the scale to make things official. Check out video of the weigh-ins with attached results listed below: Nah-Shon Burrell (171 lbs) vs. James Terry (171 lbs) Gian Villante (206 lbs) vs. Trevor Smith (205 lbs) Ricky Legere (171 lbs) vs. Chris Spang (171 lbs) Estevan Payan (160 lbs) vs. Alonzo Martinez (160.5 lbs) Robbie Lawler (186 lbs) vs. Adlan Amagov (186 lbs) Mo Lawal (205 lbs) vs. Lorenz Larkin (206 lbs) Tyron Woodley (171 lbs) vs. Jordan Mein (169 lbs) Tyler Stinson (170 lbs) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (170 lbs) Luke Rockhold (185 lbs) vs. Keith Jardine (185 lbs) *PHOTO CREDIT – STRIKEFORCE*

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First you saw him as "Mayhem" Miller's assistant coach on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14, now you'll see him as a UFC fighter. Golden Glory welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada will finally make his Octagon debut when he takes on Brazilian supercop Paulo Thiago at the UFC on FUEL TV 2 event, booked for April 14, 2012, at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. MMA NYTT brought word of the pairing earlier today. Bahadurzada (20-4) recently ran roughshod over the competition in the Ultimate Glory Welterweight Tournament, capturing the crown and knocking out all three of his opponents in the process. Aside from terrorizing the ranks on the International scene, the Afghan native is the current Shooto 183-pound champion and hasn't lost since Jorge Santiago heel-hooked him back in 2008. That kind of experience has earned him a pretty stiff test in his UFC debut. After a rough 2010, Thiago (14-3) was able to get back into the win column with a unanimous decision nod over David Mitchell at UFC 134 back in August, returning him to good standing after consecutive losses to Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann. Does a win over Bahadurzada put him back "in the mix?" Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card and line-up: 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen170 lbs.: Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently made a pair of bouts official for its network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. UFC.com has it: T.J. Dillashaw will jump from the finals of last season's Ultimate Fighter into the UFC's bantamweight division by taking on the crafty Walel Watson on the FUEL TV card.Also at that event, two great grapplers will battle it out as TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins takes on BJJ black belt Vagner Rocha. Rocha was originally scheduled to face Mike Brown in January; however Brown was injured and forced to withdraw from that event. Dillashaw (4-1) was pasted by John Dodson at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale last December while "The Gazelle" (9-3) had trouble convincing the judges he was better than Yves Jabouin at UFC 140 in Toronto. Brookins (12-4) came up empty against Erick Koch at UFC Fight Night 25 back in September, the same place that saw "Ceara" (7-2) choke out TUF castaway Cody McKenzie. Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up: Main Event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main Card (Fuel TV): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic Preliminary Card (Facebook): 185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Vagner Rocha135 lbs.: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has a re-worked bantamweight bout for its upcoming network televised fight card from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Fri., Jan. 20, 2012. UFC on FX 1 will see 135-pound veterans Jared Papazian and Mike Easton mix it up for a spot in the division's increasingly competitive title chase when the promotion heads to "Music City" later this month. Papazian replaces Ken Stone, who was forced to withdraw from the contest due to injury, according to a report from MMA Weekly. "The Jackhammer" (14-6) will be making his Octagon debut but is hardly a stranger to cage fighting. In fact, Papazian is coming off a three-fight winning streak under the King of the Cage (KOTC) banner and is 8-2 over his last 10. Opposing him is Easton, the 11-1 "Hulk" who smashed his way through D.C.'s regional circuit before making a successful UFC debut against Byron Bloodworth, knocking him out at UFC on Versus 6 last October. Here's what the UFC on FX fight card looks like with just over two weeks to go: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer135 lbs.: Mike Easton vs. Jared Papazian265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft Preliminary Card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer170 lbs.: Charlie Brenneman vs. Daniel Roberts155 lbs.: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Kamal Shalorus205 lbs.: Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola155 lbs.: Reza Madadi vs. Fabricio Camoes135 lbs.: Nick Denis vs. Joseph Sandoval UFC on FX 1 will feature two top lightweight contenders, Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard, headlining the event and looking to continue their march back to the top of the 155-pound totem pole. Also penciled in for the "Guillard vs. Miller" fight card is a heavyweight battle between Pat Barry and Christian Morecraft, as well as a welterweight slugfest that pits Josh Neer vs. Duane Ludwig. For more on UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" is set to take place today (Fri., Jan. 6, 2012) LIVE from the HRH Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Rockhold vs. Jardine" will feature newly-minted middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, defending his 185-pound belt for the first time against long-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran, Keith Jardine, in the main event of the evening. Other main card match ups booked for the "Sin City" event, which will begin to air live on Showtime on Jan. 7, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET, include "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov, former light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin and Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson. Complete Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs Jardine" weigh in results, after the jump. Main Event: 185 lbs.: Luke Rockhold ( ) vs. Keith Jardine ( ) Main Card (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Robbie Lawler ( ) vs. Adlan Amagov ( )205 lbs.: Muhammed Lawal ( ) vs. Lorenz Larkin ( )170 lbs.: Jordan Mein ( ) vs. Tyron Woodley ( )170 lbs.: Tarec Saffiedine ( ) vs. Tyler Stinson ( ) Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell ( ) vs. James Terry ( )205 lbs.: Trevor Smith ( ) vs. Gian Villante ( )170 lbs.: Ricky Legere ( ) vs. Chris Spang ( )170 lbs.: Estevan Payan ( ) vs. Alonzo Martinez ( ) For those fortunate enough to be in Las Vegas this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh in will open at 3:00 p.m. local time. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 7, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. Note: Showtime is offering a FREE preview weekend to start the New Year, which means that cable, as well as satellite subscribers, will be able to watch the network, including "Rockhold vs. Jardine," from Friday to Sunday at absolutely no charge. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle For the latest Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" news and notes click here.

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Event: UFC 145 Date: Sat., March 24, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV) Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Main Event: TBD Main Card: (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Che Mills 265 lbs.: Ben Rothwell vs. Brendan Schaub 265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs 145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin Preliminary card: 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Matt Wiman155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Efrain EscuderoTBD **Fight card subject to change** For more on UFC 145 be sure to hit up our complete event archive right here.

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Event: UFC on FUEL TV 2Date: Sat., April 14, 2012, at 3 p.m. ET on FUEL TVLocation: Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden Current fight card and rumors: 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For all the latest and greatest news and notes for UFC on FUEL TV 2 click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) gets another main card match-up for its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card, the second entry into the cable television network's live mixed martial arts (MMA) programming on April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Hard-hitting middleweight Brian Stann will try to get back into the win column when he takes on former Italian boxer Alessio Sakara, according to a report from MMA NYTT. Stann (11-4) saw his three-fight win streak come to an abrupt halt at the hands of Chael Sonnen, who cut off the oxygen at UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3" back in October 2010. Sakara (15-8) is also coming off a loss, a three round beatdown at the expense of Chris Weidman last March as part of the UFC on Versus 3 event in Louisville, Kentucky. Here's how the UFC on FUEL TV fight card is shaping up: 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth170 lbs.: Besam Yousef vs. Simeon Thoresen For more on the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 event click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is starting to fill some of the slots on its upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card, the second entry into the cable television network's live mixed martial arts programming on April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. As expected, Papy Abedi (8-1) will see action when he takes on fellow UFC sophomore James Head (7-2), according to a report from MMA Fighting. Abedi made his Octagon debut at UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz," where hard-hitting welterweight slugger Thiago Alves handed "Makambo" the first loss of his professional career by way of first round rear naked choke. Head is also coming off a submission loss, having been strangled by former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) contestant Nick Ring at UFC 131: "Dos Santos vs. Carwin" back in June 2011. Here's how the UFC on FUEL TV fight card is shaping up: 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire185 lbs.: Francis Carmont vs. Magnus Cedenblad170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. James Head185 lbs.: Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann For more on the upcoming UFC on FUEL TV 2 event click here.

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The official weigh in event for Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs Jardine" is set to take place in the HRH Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Fri., Jan. 6, 2011. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Rockhold vs. Jardine" will feature newly-minted middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, defending his 185-pound belt for the first time against long-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran, Keith Jardine, in the main event of the evening. Other main card match ups booked for the "Sin City" event, which will begin to air live on Showtime on Jan. 7, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET, include "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov, former light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin and Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson. That's not all. Check out the current Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" fight card and line up after the jump: Main Event (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine Main Card (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov 205 lbs.: Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin 170 lbs.: Jordan Mein vs. Tyron Woodley 170 lbs.: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. James Terry205 lbs.: Trevor Smith vs. Gian Villante 170 lbs.: Estevan Payan vs. Alonzo Martinez For those fortunate enough to be in Las Vegas this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh in will open at 3:00 p.m. local time. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 7, 2012), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. Note: Showtime is offering a FREE preview weekend to start the New Year, which means that cable, as well as satellite subscribers, will be able to watch the network, including "Rockhold vs. Jardine," from Friday to Sunday at absolutely no charge. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle For the latest Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" news and notes click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has booked a light heavyweight throwdown featuring Anthony Perosh (12-6) vs. Nick Penner (11-1) for its UFC on FX 2 event on March 3, 2012, scheduled for the AllPhones Arena in Sydney, Australia. Nine MSN has it: The pair will fight on March 3 at Sydney’s Allphones Arena, with Perosh looking to extend his winning form which most recently saw him take a second round submission victory over Cyrille Diabate at UFC 138 in Birmingham. "11-1 light heavyweight prospect Nick Penner has verbally agreed to make his UFC debut against Anthony ‘The Hippo’ Perosh," said UFC Managing Director of International Development, Marshal Zelaznik. "Perosh is coming off back-to-back submission wins and looks to make it three in a row in his home country." UFC on FX 2 will feature a welterweight headliner between Martin Kampmann and Thiago Alves as well as the opening round of the promotion's inaugural four-man flyweight tournament, featuring Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani. Here's what the March 3 line-up looks like thus far: Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou Preliminary card (FUEL): 205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Kyle Noke170 lbs.: Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger265 lbs.: Oli Thompson vs. Shawn Jordan205 lbs.: Anthony Perosh vs. Nick Penner For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today announced a pair of upcoming bouts for its UFC 145 fight card on March 24 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, featuring Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin and Matt Wiman vs. Mark Bocek. UFC.com has it: After a shocking knockout loss at UFC 140 in Toronto, featherweight contender Mark Hominick will waste no time in returning to fight again in his home country, this time taking on Eddie Yagin on March 24th in Montreal. Both fighters have verbally agreed to the bout. Also at that event, exciting lightweights looking to move up the rankings have verbally agreed to face off in as "Handsome" Matt Wiman will take on Canadian BJJ specialist Mark Bocek. Hominick (20-10) was pasted by Chan Sung Jung at UFC 140 just last month, his second straight loss following a unanimous decision defeat to division champion Jose Aldo at UFC 129 back in April 2011. Yagin (15-5-1) is also coming off a loss after the judges sided with Junior Assuncao back at UFC 135. Meanwhile, Wiman (14-6) made it two in a row against Mac Danzig with a unanimous decision win at UFC on Versus 6. His opponent, Bocek (10-4), did likewise against Nik Lentz at UFC 140. Here's what the UFC 145 fight card looks like thus far. 170 lbs.: Che Mills vs. Rory MacDonald265 lbs.: Ben Rothwell vs. Brendan Schaub145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin155 lbs.: Matt Wiman vs. Mark Bocek265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Chad Griggs For more on UFC 145 click here.

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Looks like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may have picked up a handful of Ultimate Fighter (TUF) veterans for its upcoming UFC on FX 2 event on March 3, 2012, scheduled for the AllPhones Arena in Sydney, Australia. First up, TUF 11 contestant Kyle Noke (19-5-1) says he'll be locking horns with Jared Hamman (13-4) in a middleweight affair. "KO" is coming off a submission loss to Ed Herman back at UFC on Versus 5 while "The Messenger" was pasted by Constantinos Philippou at UFC 140 just last month. In featherweight action, TUF 5 standout Cole Miller (18-5) will be looking for revenge on Steven Siler (19-9), who bounced his brother Micah out of the TUF house in season 14, according to a report from The MMA Corner. "Magrinho" drops to 145-pounds after strangling T.J. O'Brien en route to a second round submission win last August while "Super" also brought home the "W" with a unanimous decision nod over Josh Clopton back on Dec. 3. Here's how the UFC on FX 2 fight card is taking shape: Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani185 lbs.: Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou Preliminary card (FUEL): 145 lbs.: Cole Miller vs. Steven Siler205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Kyle Noke170 lbs.: Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger265 lbs.: Oli Thompson vs. Shawn Jordan UFC on FX 2 will feature a welterweight headliner between Martin Kampmann and Thiago Alves as well as the opening round of the promotion's inaugural four-man flyweight tournament, featuring Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has added a couple of bantamweight bangers to its upcoming network televised fight card from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Fri., Jan. 20, 2012. UFC on FX 1 will see 135-pound veterans Ken Stone and Mike Easton mix it up for a spot in the division's increasingly competitive title chase when the promotion heads to "Music City" later this month. Stone (10-3) suffered back-to-back sleepers against Eddie Wineland and Scott Jorgensen under the Zuffa banner; however, the American Top Team product was able to rebound with an impressive finish (rear naked choke) over Donny Walker back in September. Opposing him is Easton, the 11-1 "Hulk" who smashed his way through D.C.'s regional circuit before making a successful UFC debut against Byron Bloodworth, knocking him out at UFC on Versus 6 last October. Here's what the UFC on FX fight card looks like with just over two weeks to go: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FX Channel): 155 lbs.: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer135 lbs.: Mike Easton vs. Ken Stone265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft Preliminary Card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer170 lbs.: Charlie Brenneman vs. Daniel Roberts155 lbs.: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Kamal Shalorus145 lbs.: Vagner Rocha vs. TBA205 lbs.: Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola155 lbs.: Reza Madadi vs. Fabricio Camoes135 lbs.: Nick Denis vs. Joseph Sandoval UFC on FX 1 will feature two top lightweight contenders, Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard, headlining the event and looking to continue their march back to the top of the 155-pound totem pole. Also penciled in for the "Guillard vs. Miller" fight card is a heavyweight battle between Pat Barry and Christian Morecraft, as well as a welterweight slugfest that pits Josh Neer vs. Duane Ludwig. For more on UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Dec. 30, 2011), this time it's UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem," which will begin around 6:50 p.m. ET with a live video stream on Facebook of the under card bouts. Once the Facebook stream ends, two additional bouts from the undercard -- Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao and Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani -- will air live on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which (sorta) has a new start time of 10 p.m. ET, featuring the 265-pound showdown between massive heavyweight contenders, Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem, in the five-round, non-title main event of the evening. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 141 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com. Gamers can also catch the UFC 141 action on Xbox Live for the first time ever (more details here) with the help of their video game consoles. However, if you need your UFC 141 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 141 action before, during and after the event RIGHT HERE. More details on the UFC 141 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated all night long, after the jump: Main event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko 145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan Spike TV "Prelims:" 145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao 155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Efrain Escudero vs. Jacob Volkmann 170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson 145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes To watch the UFC 141 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 6:50 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card pay-per-view (PPV) coverage, which is set to start at 10 p.m. ET! That includes our coverage of the "Prelims" special on Spike TV that will begin at 9 p.m. ET. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here.

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Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) today (Dec. 30, 2011) held the official weigh in event for its massive New Year's Eve fight card scheduled for the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. FieLDS presnts Genki Desu Ka!! will bring fight fans a whopping nine straight hours of mixed martial arts (MMA) action beginning TONIGHT at 1 a.m. ET on HDNet (Friday night into Saturday). The event, headlined by a heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Satoshi Ishii, will feature a mixture of MMA, K-1, and pro wrestling bouts. In short, there's a little something for everyone. Here are the complete Genki Desu Ka!! weigh in results: Main Event: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko (233.2) vs. Satoshi Ishii (214.3) Main Card: 155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki (154) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (154) 145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya (143) vs. Takeshi Inoue (142.6)170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai (166.8) vs. Ryo Chonan (166.1) 155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri (143) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (142.3) 115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii (114.4) vs. Karla Benitez (114.4) DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes (134.2) vs. Rodolfo Marques (136.8) 135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari (133.8) vs. Antonio Banuelos (134.2)135 lbs.: Yusup Saadulaev (135.5) vs. Hideo Tokoro (134.2)** Mixed Rules Bout: 155 lbs.: Yuichiro Nagashima (161) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (161) Kickboxing Bouts: 140 lbs.: Yuta Kubo (140.4) vs. Nils Widlund (139.9) 140 lbs.: Masaaki Noiri (140.8) vs. Kengo Sonoda (139.7) **Reserve bout MMAmania.com will provide LIVE results and real-time updates of the Genki Desu Ka!! fight card beginning with the HDNet telecast at 1 a.m. ET on Dec. 31. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for Genki Desu Ka!! check out our extensive event archive right here.

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MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko and the Olympic Gold Medalist Satoshi Ishii stepped on the scales in Saitama, Japan, as part of DREAM's official weigh-in ceremony ahead of tomorrow's stacked fight card. Emelianenko weighed-in at 233lbs, around 5lbs lighter than for his fight with Jeff Monson back in November. Satoshi Ishii hit the scales at 214lbs, making his fight with "The Last Emperor" official. None of the remaining Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 fighters missed weight, including the DREAM

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In the immortal words of Bruce Buffer, “It’s tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime….” for the year-ending blowout from the UFC. While UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem may not boost a ton of starpower it certainly features competitive match-ups including the headlining tilt between highly-touted heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem. The card is also highlighted by what has turned into a grudge match between lightweights Donald Cerrone-Nate Diaz. The show starts at 7:00 PM EST tomorrow night on Facebook with action heading to Spike TV two hours later for the final live UFC fights on the longtime home of the organization, then heading over to PPV at 10:00 PM EST. However, before the competitors can clash in the cage they have to first battle the scale. Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in to the weigh-ins when they start up today at 7:00 PM EST and report back figures as they unfold from the stage. Check out video of the weigh-ins with attached results listed below: Diego Nunes ( lbs) vs. Manvel Gamburyan ( lbs) Matt Riddle ( lbs) vs. Luis Ramos ( lbs) Jacob Volkmann ( lbs) vs. Efrain Escudero ( lbs) Dong Hyun Kim ( lbs) vs. Sean Pierson ( lbs) Danny Castillo ( lbs) vs. Anthony Njokuani ( lbs) Ross Pearson ( lbs) vs. Junior Assunção ( lbs) Nam Phan ( lbs) vs. Jimy Hettes ( lbs) Alexander Gustafsson ( lbs) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Jon Fitch ( lbs) vs. Johny Hendricks ( lbs) Donald Cerrone ( lbs) vs. Nate Diaz ( lbs) Alistair Overeem ( lbs) vs. Brock Lesnar ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may be close to tying a ribbon around its UFC 143 fight card after adding yet another welterweight scrap to the upcoming pay-per-view event on Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 finalist Ed Herman, who has sewn together back-to-back wins after returning from a devastating knee injury, will look to quell the uprising of unbeaten division prospect and UFC sophomore Clifford Starks. UFC.com has the details: Undefeated Clifford Starks has verbally agreed to put his 8-0 record on the line against Ed "Short Fuse" Herman in a middleweight matchup at UFC 143. Starks made his UFC debut with a decision win over Dustin Jacoby in October; Herman's last two performances included a 48-second TKO and a devastating heel-hook victory. Here's what the rest of the "Diaz vs. Condit" fight card looks like: Main event: 170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 155 lbs.: Ricardo Lamas vs. Dustin Poirier145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen 265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum Preliminary card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. Mike Stumpf170 lbs.: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks For more on UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Looks like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may have picked up an additional welterweight match-up for its UFC on FX 2 event on March 3, 2012, scheduled for the AllPhones Arena in Sydney, Australia. That's because promotion sophomore Jake Hecht recently announced he's been paired off against Texas grappler T.J. Waldburger for the upcoming event "Down Under." From his official Twitter account: Just confirmed my next fight for march 3 in sydney, australia vs tj waldburger. Back on the diet and hard training after the new year. Hecht's Octagon debut was a smashing success following a second round technical knockout win over Rich Attonito earlier this month to push his record to 11-2 with eight finishes. Waldburger was also victorious his last time out, improving to 14-6 after strangling MIke Stumpf at UFC Fight Night 25 last September. UFC on FX 2 will feature a welterweight headliner between Martin Kampmann and Thiago Alves as well as the opening round of the promotion's inaugural four-man flyweight tournament, featuring Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall and Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani. Here's what the March 3 line-up looks like thus far: Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani185 lbs.: Court McGee vs Constantinos Philippou Preliminary card (FUEL): 205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa170 lbs.: Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" is set to take place TODAY (Dec. 29, 2011) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 141 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. We'll also feature the UFC 141 weigh in video in the extended entry below as soon as it becomes available. UFC 141 will be headlined by the return of former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, returning from intestinal surgery to welcome ex-Strikeforce and K-1 champion Alistair Overeem to the Octagon. In lightweight action, Donald Cerrone will try to continue his rise to the top of the division against the dangerous Nate Diaz in the co-featured fight of the night. Check out complete UFC 141 weigh in results after the jump: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani155 lbs.: Efrain Escudero vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" this afternoon, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at 2 p.m. local time. Remember, too, that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of UFC 141 tomorrow night (Fri., Dec. 30, 2011), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) recently put the finishing touches on its massive New Year's Eve fight card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, for Sat., Dec. 31, 2011. FieLDS presnts Genki Desu Ka!! will bring fight fans a whopping nine straight hours of mixed martial arts (MMA) action beginning Saturday (Dec. 31) at 1 a.m. ET on HDNet (Friday night into Saturday). The event, headlined by a heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Satoshi Ishii, will feature a mixture of MMA, K-1, and pro wrestling bouts. In short, there's a little something for everyone. Here is the current Genki Desu Ka!! fight card and line-up. Main Event: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii Main Card: 155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka 145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan 155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata 115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii vs. Karla Benitez DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques 135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Yusup Saadulaev vs. Hideo Tokoro (reserve bout) 135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Mixed Rules Bout: 155 lbs.: Yuichiro Nagashima vs. Katsunori Kikuno Kickboxing Bouts: 140 lbs.: Yuta Kubo vs. Nils Widlund 140 lbs.: Masaaki Noiri vs. Kengo Sonoda Pro Wrestling Bouts: Kazushi Sakuraba and Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shinichi Suzukawa and Atsushi Sawada Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Peter AertsJosh Barnett vs. Hideki SuzukiTim Sylvia vs. Jerome LeBanner MMAmania.com will provide LIVE results and real-time updates of the Genki Desu Ka!! fight card beginning with the HDNet telecast at 1 a.m. ET on Dec. 31. We're still a few days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for DREAM's year-end supershow in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for Genki Desu Ka!! check out our extensive event archive right here.

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It's not often you get a live mixed martial arts (MMA) event that's longer than your average workday, but then again, not every event can be like the FieLDS year-end supershow in Japan. 2011 will be no exception, as Genki Desu Ka!! will kick off from the Saitama Super Arena with nine straight hours of MMA action beginning this Friday night (Dec. 30) at 10 p.m. ET on HDNet. The event, headlined by a heavyweight bout between Fedor Emelianenko and Satoshi Ishii, will feature a mixture of MMA, K-1, and pro wrestling bouts. In short, there's a little something for everyone. Here's what to expect (thus far) from the DREAM/Genki Desu Ka!! supershow: DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii vs. Karla Benitez Mixed Rules Bout: 155 lbs.: Yuichiro Nagashima vs. Katsunori Kikuno Kickboxing Bouts: 140 lbs.: Yuta Kubo vs. Nils Widlund140 lbs.: Masaaki Noiri vs. Kengo Sonoda Pro Wrestling Bouts: Kazushi Sakuraba and Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shinichi Suzukawa and Atsushi SawadaKazuyuki Fujita vs. Peter AertsJosh Barnett vs. Hideki SuzukiTim Sylvia vs. Jerome LeBanner MMAmania.com will provide results and live fight coverage of the DREAM 2011 New Year's Eve supershow beginning at 10 p.m. ET on Dec. 31. As with any Japanese event, bouts have been known to be tacked on all the way up until fight night, so stay tuned for more roster changes as we get closer to kick off. More on the upcoming DREAM extravaganza here.

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We're less than a month away. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming network televised fight card from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Fri., Jan. 20, 2012. UFC on FX 1 will feature two top lightweight contenders, Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard, headlining the event and looking to continue their march back to the top of the 155-pound totem pole. Also penciled in for the "Guillard vs. Miller" fight card is a heavyweight battle between Pat Barry and Christian Morecraft, as well as a welterweight slugfest that pits Josh Neer vs. Duane Ludwig. That's not all. Check out the current UFC on FX 1 fight card and rumors: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller155 lbs.: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft185 lbs.: Jorge Rivera vs. Eric Schafer145 lbs.: Mike Brown vs. Vagner Rocha205 lbs.: Ryan Jimmo vs. Karlos Vemola155 lbs.: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Kamal Shalorus155 lbs.: Reza Madadi vs. TBA170 lbs.: Charlie Brenneman vs. Daniel Roberts135 lbs.: Nick Denis vs. Joseph Sandoval MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FX 1, beginning with the network telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 20. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few weeks away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Guillard vs. Miller" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. For more on UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" fight card picked up a last-minute addition to its preliminary line-up set for Jan. 7, 2012, at "The Joint" from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The five-fight main card will air live via Showtime at 10 p.m. ET on fight night; however, Showtime Extreme will broadcast the event's prelim bouts earlier in the evening. Joining the fray will be lightweight mixed martial arts up-and-comer Bobby Green, as he tries to make it three in a row against storied veteran and Strikeforce debutante Alonzo Martinez. The "King" is coming off consecutive wins over Charon Spain and James Reese while "Zo Diddy" bagged back-to-back victories over Spain and Mario Ramos. Here's the current Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" fight card and line-up: Main Event: 185 lbs.: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine Main Card (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov205 lbs.: Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin170 lbs.: Jordan Mein vs. Tyron Woodley170 lbs.: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. James Terry205 lbs.: Trevor Smith vs. Gian Villante155 lbs.: Bobby Green vs. Alonzo Martinez To get up to speed on all the Strikeforce news and notes click here.

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia is back on the FieLDS 'Genki Desu Ka!!' fight card for Dec. 31, 2011, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. But he won't be fighting. Instead, "The Maine-iac" will be facing off against K-1 kickboxer Jerome LeBanner in a pro wrestling bout under the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) banner as part of the New Year's Eve extravaganza that will include Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii and the DREAM bantamweight grand prix finals, among others. Sylvia was originally booked to sling leather opposite domestic do-badder Brett Rogers, but "The Grim's" legal run-ins threw a monkey wrench into those plans. Here's what else to expect from the Genki Desu Ka!! supershow: DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii vs. Karla Benitez Mixed Rules Bout: 155 lbs.: Yuichiro Nagashima vs. Katsunori Kikuno Kickboxing Bouts: 140 lbs.: Yuta Kubo vs. Nils Widlund140 lbs.: Masaaki Noiri vs. Kengo Sonoda Pro Wrestling Bouts: Kazushi Sakuraba and Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shinichi Suzukawa and Atsushi SawadaKazuyuki Fujita vs. Peter AertsJosh Barnett vs. Hideki SuzukiTim Sylvia vs. Jerome LeBanner Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates to FieLDS presents 'Genki Desu Ka!!' as they become available.

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Event: UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann"Date: Sat., March 3, 2012, at 9 p.m. ET on FXLocation: Allphones Arena in Sydney, Australia Main event: 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann Main card (FX): 125 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall125 lbs.: Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani205 lbs.: James Te Huna vs. Aaron Rosa Preliminary card (FUEL): *TBA *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on FX 2: "Alves vs. Kampmann" click here.

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We're only two weeks away. Strikeforce is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming Showtime-televised fight card from "The Joint" at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Jan. 7, 2012. "Rockhold vs. Jardine" will feature freshly crowned middleweight champion Luke Rockhold putting his 185-pound belt on the line for the first time against longtime UFC veteran Keith Jardine. Other match-ups booked for the "Sin City" event include "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov, former light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin and Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson. That's not all. Check out the current Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" fight card and line up: Main Event: 185 lbs.: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine Main Card (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov205 lbs.: Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin170 lbs.: Jordan Mein vs. Tyron Woodley170 lbs.: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson Preliminary Card (Showtime Extreme): 170 lbs.: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. James Terry205 lbs.: Trevor Smith vs. Gian Villante MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine," beginning with the Showtime telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 7. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Rockhold vs. Jardine" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the Strikeforce news and notes click here.

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The UFC 143 fight card continues to take shape as a pair of welterweight bouts were recently added to the Feb. 4, 2012, fight card slated for the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC.com has it: Despite welterweights Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit, Josh Koscheck, and Mike Pierce already topping the bill on February 4th's UFC 143 card in Las Vegas, there's always more room for top-notch 170-pounders, and that's what fans will get, as UFC President Dana White announced two more verbally agreed to bouts between Matt "The Immortal" Brown and Chris Cope, and Justin Edwards and Mike Stumpf. Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope will feature two Ultimate Fighter (TUF) veterans trying to get back into the win column. "The Immortal" (12-11) was recently strangled by Seth Baczynski back at UFC 139 while "C-Murder" (5-2) was taken apart by Che Mills at UFC 138. Justin Edwards vs. Mike Stumpf will also give "Fast Eddy" (7-2) a chance to rebound from a loss at UFC 138, a decision to the always-game John Maguire while Stumpf (11-3) was choked out by T.J. Waldburger at UFC Fight Night 25. Here's what the rest of the UFC 143 fight card looks like: Main event: 170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 155 lbs.: Ricardo Lamas vs. Dustin Poirier145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen 265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum Preliminary card (FUEL TV): 170 lbs.: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Chris Cope170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. Mike Stumpf For more on UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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The UFC on FUEL TV fight card continues to take shape as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently made a pair of bouts official for the network telecast on Feb. 15, 2012, live from CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska. UFC.com has it: "Undefeated heavyweights will collide as verbal agreements are in for 8-0 Phil De Fries versus 7-0 Stipe Miocic on February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska," said UFC President Dana White. Bantamweight contender, Ivan "The Pride of El Salvador" Menjivar will be squaring off with last season's Ultimate Fighter alumni, John "Prince" Albert. Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic will likely set the wheels in motion for one of these two up-and-coming 265-pounders, who could add some much needed depth to a division short on future contenders. Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert will likely do the same for the bantamweight division, one that may need some fresh blood after Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber settle their differences early next year. Here is the current UFC on FUEL TV fight card and line-up: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes265 lbs.: Philip De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic135 lbs.: Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert UFC on Fuel TV will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.

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Event: ProElite 3: "Da Spyder vs. Minowaman"Date: Sat., Jan. 21, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on HDNetLocation: Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii Main Event: 185 lbs.: Kendall Grove vs. Ikuhisa Minowa Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals: 265 lbs.: Cody Griffin vs. Ryan Martinez265 lbs.: Jake Heun vs. Richard Odoms Main Card: 185 lbs.: Kaleo Gambill vs. Brent Schermerhorn135 lbs.: Sara McMann vs. Hitomi Akano For the latest "Da Spyder vs. Minowaman" news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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Countdown to UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" will debut TONIGHT (Weds., Dec. 21, 2011) at 10 p.m. ET on FUEL TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and ex-Strikeforce 265-pound kingpin Alistair Overeem. Replays of "Countdown to UFC 141" can be seen at the following times (ET): Thurs., Dec. 22, at 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Fri., Dec. 23, at 11:30 p.m. Weds., Dec. 28, at 2:00 a.m. "Lesnar vs. Overeem" will also feature a co-main event pitting lightweight brawlers Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz in a 155-pound scrap as well as a welterweight brawl between former 170-pound number one contender Jon Fitch and the hard-hitting Johny Hendricks. Here is the current UFC 141 fight card and line-up: Main event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Spike TV Prelims: 145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Efrain Escudero vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 30), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 141 news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix semifinalist Josh Barnett has been added to the FieLDS 'Genki Desu Ka!!' fight card for Dec. 31, 2011, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. But he won't be fighting. Instead, "The Warmaster" will be facing off against Hideki Suzuki in a pro wrestling bout under the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) banner as part of the New Year's Eve extravaganza that will include Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii and the DREAM bantamweight grand prix finals, among others. Barnett is a fixture in the Japanese pro wrestling scene, also competing for New Japan and battling other mixed martial arts' notables like Tank Abbott, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp. Here's what else to expect from the Genki Desu Ka!! supershow: DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata115 lbs.: Megumi Fujii vs. Karla Benitez Mixed Rules Bout: 155 lbs.: Yuichiro Nagashima vs. Katsunori Kikuno Kickboxing Bouts: 140 lbs.: Yuta Kubo vs. Nils Widlund140 lbs.: Masaaki Noiri vs. Kengo Sonoda Pro Wrestling Bouts: Kazushi Sakuraba and Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shinichi Suzukawa and Atsushi SawadaKazuyuki Fujita vs. Peter AertsJosh Barnett vs. Hideki Suzuki Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates to FieLDS presents 'Genki Desu Ka!!' as they become available.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Fri., Dec. 29, 2011. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 141 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 141 will be headlined by the return of former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, returning from intestinal surgery to welcome ex-Strikeforce and K-1 Champion Alistair Overeem to the Octagon. In lightweight action, Donald Cerrone will try to continue his rise to the top of the division against the dangerous Nate Diaz. Here is the current UFC 141 fight card and line-up: Main event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Spike TV Prelims: 145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Efrain Escudero vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 30), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 141 coverage you can handle. For the latest UFC 141 news and notes check out our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) fight card from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Feb. 4, 2012. UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" will be headlined by former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz battling ex-WEC 170-pound kingpin Carlos Condit for the right to wear the division's Interim strap with Georges St. Pierre on the sidelines recovering from knee surgery. In addition, former welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck will try to keep his spot among the 170-pound elite by taking on the venerable Mike Pierce. That's not all. Check out the current UFC 143 fight card and line up: Main event: 170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce 155 lbs.: Erik Koch vs. Dustin Poirier265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum Preliminary card (FUEL TV): 145 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Scott Jorgensen 170 lbs.: Amir Sadollah vs. Jorge Lopez 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Edwin Figueroa 185 lbs.: Rafael Natal vs. Michael Kuiper **Fight card and line up subject to change** MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 143, beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Feb. 4. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few weeks away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Diaz vs. Condit" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 143 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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With Alistair Overeem's licensing situation with the Nevada State Athletic Commission last week for his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 141, all the old discussions and accusations of steroid use bubbled back up to the surface. Overeem talked about the situation in his most recent Yahoo! blog. From the blog: I have had people - I will politely call them ‘haters' - accuse me of taking steroids since I was a 185-lb. kickboxer at the age of 17. When I was 20, I've fought at a weight of 222 lbs. I am now aged 31, and weigh 35 lbs. more. I don't think 35 lbs is too much to grow in 11 years from a 20-year-old to 31-year-old. Facts are, I have been tested with the commission numerous times before when I fought in the U.S. and got tested in Japan. I always passed any testing, so hopefully now with these next tests coming and the fact of me being the most tested fighter in the sport, the critics may be satisfied. And if not, well, that's not my problem, that is their problem. He also talked some about Lesnar and re-affirmed his prediction that their fight wouldn't go two rounds: I'm not interested in his opinion on my skills or how he matches up with me in terms of strength and size. Someone in an interview this week asked me if Brock is stronger than me. Maybe he is, but that's not important. We are not having a weightlifting competition or a wrestling match, we are in the Octagon fighting MMA where there are more factors in play then just who is stronger and wrestling. This fight is not going to last two rounds. That's my official prediction, that I knock him out in the second round but, the more I think about it, the more I think it will end in the first round. We both like to finish fights quickly so people don't blink because it might be over in seconds. SBN coverage of UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem

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The final Strikeforce event for 2011 takes place Saturday in San Diego, CA, headlined by Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal with Women's Featherweight Champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos vs. the debuting Hiroko Yamanaka in the co-main event. Unfortunately, the weigh-ins aren't being streamed but fortunately for you, Bloody Elbow will bring you the live weigh-in results starting at 7 PM EST.Can Melendez keep his streak going? Will Santos spend more than a round in the cage? Comment below and let's hear what you have to say. Main Event: 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez ( ) vs. Jorge Masvidal ( )145 lbs.: Cristiane Santos ( ) vs. Hiroko Yamanaka ( ) 205 lbs.: Gegard Mousasi ( ) vs. Ovince St. Preux ( ) 155 lbs.: Billy Evangelista ( ) vs. K.J. Noons ( ) Prelims: 155 lbs.: Caros Fodor ( ) vs. Justin Wilcox ( ) 265 lbs.: Devin Cole ( ) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones ( ) 170 lbs.: Roger Bowling ( ) vs. Jerron Peoples ( ) 145 lbs.: Fernando Gonzalez ( ) vs. Eddie Mendez ( )170 lbs.: Chris Brown ( ) vs. Herman Terrado ( ) SBN coverage of Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal

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The official weigh in event for Strikeforce: "Melendez vs Masvidal" is set to take place later today (Dec. 16, 2011) LIVE from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Melendez vs. Masvidal" will feature lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez putting his 155-pound belt on the line against a very dangerous, and hungry, Jorge Masvidal in the main event of the evening. In addition, former Strikeforce light heavyweight and 2008 DREAM middleweight grand prix champion, Gegard Mousasi, will look to get back in the promotion's win column in more than one year when he takes on former University of Tennessee defensive standout Ovince St. Preux. K.J. Noons and Cristiane Santos are also in action. Complete Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal" weigh in results, after the jump: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez ( ) vs. Jorge Masvidal ( ) Main Card (Showtime): 145 lbs.: Cristiane Santos ( ) vs. Hiroko Yamanaka ( ) 205 lbs.: Gegard Mousasi ( ) vs. Ovince St. Preux ( ) 155 lbs.: Billy Evangelista ( ) vs. K.J. Noons ( ) Preliminary Card (May not be televised): 155 lbs.: Caros Fodor ( ) vs. Justin Wilcox ( ) 265 lbs.: Devin Cole ( ) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones ( ) 170 lbs.: Roger Bowling ( ) vs. Jerron Peoples ( ) 145 lbs.: Fernando Gonzalez ( ) vs. Eddie Mendez ( )170 lbs.: Chris Brown ( ) vs. Herman Terrado ( ) For those fortunate enough to be in San Diego this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3:00 p.m. PT. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 17), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle For the latest "Melendez vs. Masvidal" news and notes click here.

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Event: UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger"Date: Wed., Feb. 15, 2012, at 9 p.m. ET on FUEL TVLocation: CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska Main event: 170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Main card (Fuel): 265 lbs.: Stefan Struve vs. Dave Herman145 lbs.: Jonathan Brookins vs. Rani Yahya185 lbs.: Aaron Simpson vs. Ronny Markes Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): TBA *Fight card and line up subject to change For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fuel TV 1: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" click here.

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UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes," emanating from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Jan. 14, 2012, now has an official home for its preliminary card offerings. Word out of MMA Fighting is that the entire UFC 142 undercard will shift from the Facebook live stream, home to UFC "Prelims" over the past several months, to the FX channel come fight night: FUEL TV, who shares the same parent company, FOX, as FX, will broadcast the majority of UFC prelim bouts in 2012, however, the UFC 142 undercard will air on the network's sister channel, FX. FUEL TV will air the weigh-ins live and a post-fight show immediately following the event. In short, expect the FX channel to be a one-off for the upcoming UFC 142 Prelim fights before the promotion settles into its new undercard home on FUEL TV. In the main event of the evening, Jose Aldo will defend his featherweight championship against top contender and suffocating wrestling Chad Mendes. In addition, super popular Brazilian banger Vitor Belfort will get his chance to show off in front of his native fans against middleweight debutant Anthony Johnson. Here is the current UFC 142 fight card and line-up: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 170 lbs.: Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Erick Silva 155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio Preliminary card (FX Channel): 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Mike Pyle 205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Stanislav Nedkov 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Ednaldo Oliveira MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 14), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 142 news and notes click here.

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Countdown to UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" will debut Tues., Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Fuel TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sat., Jan. 14, 2012. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current featherweight champion Jose Aldo and number one contender to the throne Chad Mendes. Replays of "Countdown to UFC 142" will air sporadically throughout the entire FOX family of networks, including FX. "Aldo vs. Mendes" will also feature Vitor Belfort making his big return in front of his native people to take on Anthony Johnson, who will be making his middleweight debut. Here is the current UFC 142 fight card and line-up: Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Mike Pyle205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Stanislav Nedkov170 lbs.: Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Erick Silva145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Ednaldo Oliveira MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Jan. 14), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 142 news and notes click here.

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Fedor Emelianenko is about to do something he hasn't done in nearly seven years. "The Last Emperor," who slammed the brakes on a three-fight losing streak with a unanimous decision victory over Jeff Monson last month in Moscow, Russia, will compete for the fourth time this calendar year by taking on Olympic Judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii on DREAM's upcoming New Year's Eve fight card on Dec. 31, 2011, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. M-1 officials today confirmed the long-rumored booking, which we first reported back on Nov. 20. "M-1 Global in cooperation with Dream is very pleased to announce the bout which will bring the world's attention to Japan on December 31. Fedor has been in great shape, and is ready for what we think will be a hard and competitive fight." Can Fedor finish his 2011 fight campaign at an even 2-2? Or will Ishii finish the Russian's storied career where it began, in "The Land of the Rising Sun?" Here is the current FieLDS 'Genki Desu Ka!!' fight card and line-up: DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques 135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos 135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka 170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan 145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue 155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata 115 lbs.: Karla Benitez vs. Megumi Fujii 265 lbs.: Brett Rogers vs. Tim Sylvia For more news and notes for DREAM's New Year's Eve supershow click here.

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UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" takes place on Dec. 30, 2011, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and features Brock Lesnar making his return from diverticulitis surgery to battle Alistair Overeem, who will be making his Octagon debut. Maybe. Rumors are swirling that Overeem might be out of the fight. There are varying theories as to why that would be, exactly, including the allegation that he skipped town to get away from a pre-fight drug test but what we do know is the Dutchman is on the agenda for the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) tomorrow to apply for his fight license. "The Reem" is saying he took off for Holland to help care for his mother, who is recovering from cancer and reportedly having some complications surrounding her treatment. We'll know more tomorrow and keep you updated of any breaking news. In the meantime, we can only assume the fight is going forward as planned. In the event that it's not, hey, the rest of the UFC 141 fight card is still pretty good. Take a look at the complete line-up after the jump. Main event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan205 lbs.: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson Spike TV Prelims: 145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao155 lbs.: Ramsey Nijem vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Efrain Escudero vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Dec. 10, 2011), this time it's UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida," which will begin around 5:30 p.m. ET with a live video stream on Facebook. Once the Facebook stream ends, four additional bouts from the undercard -- Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Igor Pokrajac, Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou, John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman and Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson -- will air live on ION Television at 7 p.m. ET. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which will begin at 9 p.m. ET sharp, featuring the 205-pound showdown between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida in the main event of the evening. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 140 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com and ROKU. However, if you need your UFC 140 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 140 action before, during and after the event right here. More details on the UFC 140 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated, after the jump: Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Main card (PPV): 265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir205 lbs.: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole vs. Claude Patrick145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung Preliminary card (ION Television): 205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski155 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz170 lbs.: Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish To watch the UFC 140 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember, too, that our round-by-round results of the under card fights on Facebook will begin to flow around 5:30 p.m. ET later this evening and run right on through to our main card pay-per-view (PPV) coverage, which is set to start at 9 p.m. ET! That includes our coverage of the "Prelims" special on ION Television that will begin at 7 p.m. ET. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida," be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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One of the most fascinating fights of 2011 is set after the UFC‘s dynamic light heavyweight title-holder Jon Jones and challenger Lyoto Machida each hit their marks at yesterday’s UFC 140 weigh-ins. Both men came in similarly sized with Jones being 206 pounds and Machida 204. The two will battle it out on PPV tonight with the broadcast starting at 9:00 PM EST. Preliminary pairings will be shown on Facebook and ION in the preceding hours. With a far greater size difference, co-headliners Frank Mir clocked in more than twenty pounds heavier than opponent Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, weighing 260 pounds to the Brazilian’s 239 pounds. All other fighters made weight as well with the exception of Dennis Hallman who was an embarrassing 158.5 pounds and will be fined 20% of his purse as a result. Check Out the UFC 140 Countdown Special in its Entirety A full list of UFC 140 weights can be found below as well as video from the festivities: John Cholish (156 lbs) vs. Mitch Clarke (154.5 lbs) Rich Attonito (170.5 lbs) vs. Jake Hecht (170.5 lbs) Mark Bocek (156 lbs) vs. Nik Lentz (156 lbs) Yves Jabouin (136 lbs) vs. Walel Watson (135.5 lbs) John Makdessi (155.5 lbs) vs. Dennis Hallman (158.5 lbs)* Jared Hamman (185 lbs) vs. Constantinos Philippou (185 lbs) Igor Pokrajac (205 lbs) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (206 lbs) Mark Hominick (145 lbs) vs. Chan Sung Jung (145.5 lbs) Brian Ebersole (170.5 lbs) vs. Claude Patrick (171 lbs) Tito Ortiz (206 lbs) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (204.5 lbs) Frank Mir (260 lbs) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (239 lbs) Jon Jones (205 lbs) vs. Lyoto Machida (204 lbs) * – Hallman will be fined 20% of his purse for missing weight PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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As with all major broadcasts for mixed martial arts, we'll be bringing you live results and play-by-play for tonight's M-1 Challenge 30: Zavurov vs. Enomoto II event. The card kicks off at 11 p.m. ET tonight on Showtime and features five fights on the live card. Here's the scheduled card and official weights: Welterweight Title Fight: Shamil Zavurov 169.4 lbs - vs - Yasubey Enomoto 169.4 lbs Jose Figueroa 155.2 lbs - vs - Artiom Damkovsky 155 lbs Alexander Sarnavskiy 154.6 lbs - vs - Sergio Cortez 159 lbs Eddie Arizmendi 185.6 lbs - vs - Tyson Jeffries 185 lbs Bao Quach 144.4 lbs - vs - Alvin Cacdac 142.6 lbs Josh Nason did a quick write-up about some of the fights for the card earlier this week which is worth taking a couple seconds to check out. Make sure to come back tonight and discuss tonight's action as it goes down. SBN coverage of M-1 Challenge 30

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UFC is back in Toronto this weekend and they’re bringing a stacked card that features five former UFC champions. Headlining UFC 140 will be Jon Jones defending his UFC light heavyweight title against former champion and top contender Lyoto Machida. Also on the card is a rematch between former heavyweight champions as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to avenge a 2008 loss to Frank Mir in the co-main event. Plus Tito Ortiz and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira battle in a light heavyweight clash. Before the fighters can step into the cage tomorrow night though, they must first step on the scale and make weight for their respective bouts. Here is a full list of UFC 140 weigh-in results: Mark Bocek ( lbs) vs. Nik Lentz ( lbs) Rich Attonito ( lbs) vs. Jake Hecht ( lbs) John Cholish ( lbs) vs. Mitch Clarke ( lbs) John Makdessi ( lbs) vs. Dennis Hallman ( lbs) Yves Jabouin ( lbs) vs. Walel Watson ( lbs) Jared Hamman ( lbs) vs. Constantinos Philippou ( lbs) Igor Pokrajac ( lbs) vs. Krzysztof Soszynski ( lbs) Brian Ebersole ( lbs) vs. Claude Patrick ( lbs) Mark Hominick ( lbs) vs. Chan Sung Jung ( lbs) Tito Ortiz ( lbs) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira ( lbs) Frank Mir ( lbs) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ( lbs) Jon Jones ( lbs) vs. Lyoto Machida ( lbs)

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The official weigh in event for UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" is set to take place TODAY (Fri., Dec. 9, 2011) from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 140 weigh-ins below, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. We will also share the UFC 140 weigh in video of all the scale-tipping action the moment it becomes available. UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" will be headlined by light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defending his title against former division kingpin and elusive "Dragon" Lyoto Machida. The Nogueira brothers are also getting in on the action, as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will rematch Frank Mir, while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will go head-on against Tito Ortiz. Check out complete UFC 140 weigh in results after the jump: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir 205 lbs.: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz 170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole vs. Claude Patrick 145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung 205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski 155 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi 185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou 135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz 170 lbs.: Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht 155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish For those fortunate enough to be in "Hog Town" this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with middleweight contender Mark Munoz at 2 p.m. ET. Remember, too, MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 10), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 5:30 p.m. ET with the "Prelims" fights on Facebook and ION Television. For the latest UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" news and notes click here.

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Event: Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine"Date: Sat., Jan. 7, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on ShowtimeLocation: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada Main Event: 185 lbs.: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine Main Card (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Robbie Lawler vs. Adlan Amagov205 lbs.: Muhammed Lawal vs. Lorenz Larkin170 lbs.: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Tyler Stinson Preliminary Card (May not be televised): TBA For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Rockhold vs. Jardine" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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The official weigh in event for Strikeforce: "Melendez vs Masvidal" is set to take place at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, Calif., on Fri., Dec. 16, 2011. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the Strikeforce weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. "Melendez vs. Masvidal" will feature lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez putting his 155-pound belt on the line against a very dangerous, and hungry, Jorge Masvidal in the main event of the evening. In addition, former Strikeforce light heavyweight and 2008 DREAM middleweight grand prix champion, Gegard Mousasi, will look to get back in the promotion's win column in more than one year when he takes on former University of Tennessee defensive standout Ovince St. Preux. K.J. Noons and Cristiane Santos are also in action. Here is the current Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal" fight card and line-up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal Main Card (Showtime): 145 lbs.: Cristiane Santos vs. Hiroko Yamanaka 205 lbs.: Gegard Mousasi vs. Ovince St. Preux 155 lbs.: Billy Evangelista vs. K.J. Noons Preliminary Card (May not be televised): 155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Justin Wilcox 265 lbs.: Devin Cole vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones 170 lbs.: Roger Bowling vs. Jerron Peoples145 lbs.: Fernando Gonzalez vs. Eddie Mendez For those fortunate enough to be in San Diego this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3:00 p.m. PT. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 17), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on Showtime. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight Strikeforce coverage you can handle For the latest "Melendez vs. Masvidal" news and notes click here.

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It’s been a long time since Cris Cyborg defended her Strikeforce women’s featherweight title. While lengthy contract negotiations are partially to blame, a lack of credible challengers in the women’s 145 lbs. weight class has also been a factor. In fact, it’s been so difficult to find Cyborg opponents, she told Tatame last month that Strikeforce asked her if she could make 135 lbs. where there are more known fighters like Miesha Tate, Sarah Kaufman and emerging star Rhonda Rousey. Actually there’re still two weight divisions: 135lbs and 145lbs. It’s already hard for me to drop to 145lbs, I gotta work a lot and they’re thinking about one division only, they asked me if I could do it. I can try, it’s not impossible. Let’s see… I guess that, in the future, there’ll be some news. There’s no real news yet, but Cyborg reiterated on a Strikeforce “Melendez vs. Masvidal” conference call earlier today that she’s definitely up for trying. “It’s going to be difficult but I’m going to try to make the move if there’s more work for me there,” Santos said on Tuesday. “I want to try to do both categories if possible, but I know there is more opportunity at 135,” she added. If my memory serves me right, Cyborg had trouble cutting down to 140 lbs. at one point, but if she can do it, should would undoubtedly became a major factor in the women’s bantamweight division where a rivalry between Miesha Tate and Rhonda Rousey recently emerged. Of course, this all becomes a moot point if Strikeforce doesn’t survive past their February deadline to extend their contract with Showtime. Dana White stated last weekend that he has a “very good feeling” about it and Scott Coker continued to express his optimism earlier this afternoon, but until a deal is actually finalized the future of women’s MMA remains in question. Image via CombatLifestyle.com

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The official weigh in event for UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" is set to take place at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Fri., Dec. 9, 2011. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 140 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" will be headlined by light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defending his title against former division kingpin and elusive "Dragon" Lyoto Machida. The Nogueira brothers are also getting in on the action, as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will rematch Frank Mir while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will go head-on against Tito Ortiz. Here is the current UFC 140 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Main card (PPV): 265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir 205 lbs.: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz 170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole vs. Claude Patrick 145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung Preliminary card (ION Television): 205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski 155 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi 185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou 135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz 170 lbs.: Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht 155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish For those fortunate enough to be in "Hog Town" this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3:00 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with middleweight contender Mark Munoz at 2 p.m. ET. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 10), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 140 coverage you can handle For the latest "Jones vs. Machida" news and notes click here.

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The twenty men set to take to the Octagon tomorrow night on Spike TV at the Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale all stepped on the scale earlier this afternoon in hopes of making weight and all succeeded with the exception of coach Michael Bisping who barely missed the 185-pound division’s cut off before shedding the extra weight in an allotted time period. Bisping weighed 186.25 pounds, a quarter-pound heavy, for his headlining bout against Jason Miller. “Mayhem” Ready to Put a Beating on Bisping The quartet of TUF 14 finalists fared far better than the colorful Brit with TJ Dillashaw coming in slightly bigger than opponent John Dodson on the bantamweight side of things with the same being true in the featherweight pairing with Dennis Bermudez a pound heavier than explosive Brazilian Diego Brandao. Here is the complete list of TUF 14 Finale weigh-in results: Dustin Neace (145.5 lbs) vs. Bryan Caraway (145 lbs) Josh Clopton (144 lbs) vs. Steven Siler (146 lbs) Josh Ferguson (134 lbs) vs. Roland Delorme (136 lbs) John Albert (136 lbs) vs. Dustin Pague (136 lbs) Stephen Bass (145 lbs) vs. Marcus Brimage (143 lbs) Johnny Bedford (136 lbs) vs. Louis Gaudinot (136 lbs) Tony Ferguson (155.5 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (155 lbs) TJ Dillashaw (135.5 lbs) vs. John Dodson (134 lbs) Dennis Bermudez (146 lbs) vs. Diego Brandao (145 lbs) Jason Miller (185.5 lbs) vs. Michael Bisping (186.25 lbs) Tweet

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The weekly television show might be over but before The Ultimate Fighter 14 is officially wrapped up, we have to determine a couple of tournament winner. And before the fighters step into the cage tomorrow night to settle things, they must first step on the scale. Tomorrow night’s Finale is headlined by the two coaches doing battle for free as >Jason Miller makes his UFC return against TUF 3 winner Michael Bisping. Plus Dennis Bermudez and Diego Brandao will battle it out to determine the TUF 14 featherweight champion while TJ Dillashaw and John Dodson meet in the bantamweight finals. Read below for a full list of weigh-in results: Dustin Neace (145.5 lbs) vs. Bryan Caraway (145 lbs) Josh Clopton (144 lbs) vs. Steven Siler (146 lbs) Josh Ferguson (134 lbs) vs. Roland Delorme (136 lbs) John Albert (136 lbs) vs. Dustin Pague (136 lbs) Stephen Bass (145 lbs) vs. Marcus Brimage (143 lbs) Johnny Bedford (136 lbs) vs. Louis Gaudinot (136 lbs) Tony Ferguson (155.5 lbs) vs. Yves Edwards (155 lbs) T.J. Dillashaw (135.5 lbs) vs. John Dodson (134 lbs) Dennis Bermudez (146 lbs) vs. Diego Brandao (145 lbs) Jason Miller (185.5 lbs) vs. Michael Bisping (186 lbs)* *Bisping initially weighed in at 186.25 but made weight on the second try.

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The official weigh-in for "Cotto vs. Margarito II" are all set to go down today (Fri., Dec. 2, 2011) at the Theater in Madison Square Garden in New York City. MMAmania.com will have live coverage of the weigh-ins, as well as a recap of the event as soon as it concludes. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. In addition to the titular scrap, "Cotto vs. Margarito II" will feature a lightweight title clash between incumbent champion Brandon Rios and British slugger John Murray. In addition, Pawel Wolak and Delvin Rodriguez will square off once again to try to top their spectacular Fight of the Year candidate that took place earlier this year. Finally, unbeaten Mike Jones and Argentina's Sebastian Lujan will go toe-to-toe in a title eliminator. Full weigh-in results, with streaming video, after the jump. Main Card 153 lbs.: Miguel Cotto () vs. Antonio Margarito ()135 lbs.: Brandon Rios () vs. John Murray ()147 lbs.: Mike Jones () vs. Sebastian Andres Lujan ()154 lbs.: Pawel Wolak () vs. Delvin Rodriguez () Undercard 154 lbs.: Glen Tapia () vs. Mike Ruiz ()175 lbs.: Mike Lee () vs. Allen Medina ()175 lbs.: Sean Monaghan () vs. Santos Martinez ()126 lbs.: Braulio Santos () vs. Tommy Garcia ()147 lbs.: Samuel Figueroa () vs. Latwon Halsey () MMAmania.com will have live results of the pay-per-view event tomorrow night. Remember to check back often for all the pre-, during-,and post-fight coverage you could ask for. More Cotto-Margarito Coverage From SBNBad Left Hook | MMA Mania | MMA Nation | Bloody Elbow

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Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) concludes tomorrow night (Dec. 3, 2011) with its live finale set to air at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of TUF 14 Finale, beginning with the Spike TV telecast at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 3. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card "Prelims" action that will stream live online via Facebook much earlier on fight night. Historically, the TUF Finales have been all about the finalists and while that's true in this season as well, the main event will also feature a showdown between opposing coaches, Michael Bisping and Jason Miller. The winner is likely to be one fight away from a 185-pound title shot. Joining them will be John Dodson and T.J. Dillashaw, who duke it out for bantamweight bragging rights while Diego Brandao and Dennis Bermudez go to war in the 145-pound division to see who earns the "six-figure contract." TUF 13 champ Anthony Ferguson is also in action taking on the venerable Yves Edwards. So who wins on Saturday night and who goes home? Here's my best guess. 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller Bisping takes a lot of crap from fans and fellow fighters for having fluffy fists of non-fury, but that doesn't mean his hands are garbage. And when he's not landing illegal knees or spitting directly in your face, he's actually a talented striker who's difficult to handle. He was formidable at light heavyweight and at 185-pounds, while he sacrifices some power, is still big enough and strong enough to thwart most takedown attempts. That's bad news for "Mayhem," who isn't going to out-box "The Count." Miller has serviceable hands but he loses the stand-up battle here and if he can't get it south, expect a five round snoozer in favor of Great Britain. Michael Bisping def. Jason Miller via unanimous decision 135 lbs.: John Dodson vs. T.J. Dillashaw This is a difficult test for both fighters because Dodson has great hands (and great submissions) and Dillashaw has superior wrestling. Doddy might think he's not going south for the winter but I think realistically when you face a great wrestler you have to expect to spend some portion of the fight on your back. It also doesn't help that "The Magician" should be fighting at 125-pounds, but his trip north leaves him powerful -- just ask Johnny Bedford. This is going to be a close, close fight. Dills will get him to the ground but he won't keep him there and I think Doddy does enough damage on the feet (punches in bunches!) to squeak by with a split -- unless he finally decides to showcase that ground game of his. John Dodson def. T.J. Dillashaw via split decision 145 lbs.: Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez I know the world is suddenly in love with Diego Brandao, but I'm not hopping on the hype train just yet. True, his Wompa-like fury in the televised exhibition fights were impressive, but let's also take them at face value and consider his opposition. He's also 15-7, with a couple of knockout losses, so beneath that leathery exterior there is some vulnerability. Empty barrels make the most noise and my pick is Bermudez, because he has the Noggish ability to absorb a tremendous amount of punishment and come back to win convincingly. It wouldn't surprise me to see Diego burn himself out trying to smash his way into TUF infamy, only to get mounted and finished in the second stanza. Dennis Bermudez def. Diego Brandao via technical knockout 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Yves Edwards Anthony Ferguson damaged his brand in the final days of TUF 13 when he went on a drunken tirade and attacked Charlie Rader's family. That's part of the reason why he's one of the "forgotten TUF champs" of yesteryear. It's also unfortunate because he's a very talented fighter with technical boxing and deadly accuracy. I'd tell you to ask Aaron Riley, but he won't be able to give you an answer seeing as how his jaw was wired shut courtesy of "The Boogeyman." While I think he wins this fight, it's going to be a dangerous one, as Edwards is slick enough on the ground to make Ferguson pay for a mistake. I don't know if he'll get that chance; however, as my prediction for this bout is a first round stoppgage. Every fight begins on the feet and Edwards will be staring at the lights before he even realized he spent too much time dicking around in the stand-up trying to "feel him out." Anthony Ferguson def. Yves Edwards via knockout 135 lbs.: Dustin Pague vs. John Albert Both fighters are pretty evenly matched but I like Albert in this contest. Aside from the fact that he gave John Dodson a very tough fight, he also steamrolled Orville Smith to get into the house. Pague was not only mauled by T.J. Dillashaw, he also struggled against Tateki Matsuda to get a majority decision on episode one. He handled Louis Gaudinot but comparing both bodies of work, I'm leaning towards the "Prince." Another close battle that should take place mostly on the feet, with Albert getting a unanimous decision win. John Albert def. Dustin Pague via unanimous decision 135 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. Johnny Bedford It's hard to pick a fighter who may not be that well known when your last memory of them is a geographical fail. That being said, I'm still picking Bedford in this fight because I think the knockout loss to Dodson was the exception, not the rule. He finished Chase Beebe in the elimination fight and had his way with Josh Ferguson in episode three. Gaudinot was also dominant in the eliminators but taken apart by Dustin Pague in his next fight. "Brutal" Bedford has double the experience and I like his reach against "Goodnight" Gaudinot. Johnny puts him in a body bag. Johnny Bedford def. Louis Gaudinot via submission 145 lbs.: Marcus Brimage vs. Stephen Bass At 3-1, Brimage doesn't have an extensive body of work, so his TUF fights carry a bit more weight than with some of the other contestants. He had a nice hulk-smash win to get into the house, but showed a weakness on the ground in his loss to Bryan Caraway. Bass came in undefeated and looked like an early favorite with his elimination win over Karsten Lenjoint -- until he was absolutely destroyed by Dennis Bermudez on episode four. You can say he had a bad night but watching his inability to work from guard doesn't bode well against the "Brim," who will likely finish this in the first round -- so long as he doesn't gas himself out in the process. Marcus Brimage def. Stephen Bass via technical knockout 145 lbs.: Josh Clopton vs. Steven Siler I was glad to see Clopton get a call-back and to be honest, I kind of wish he was rematched against Dustin Neace. If you missed episode one, they battled for a spot in the house and everyone from Dana White to the coaches to the other fighters thought Clopton had it in the bag. Unfortunately the judges disagreed and gave it to Neace. Siler is more experienced and had a great win over Micah Miller to earn a spot on the roster and the drubbing he received by Diego Brandao did little to shake my confidence in picking him. Clopton has zero wins by (T)KO and I think he gets subbed following a reckless exchange. Josh Clopton def. Steven Siler via submission 145 lbs.: Bryan Caraway vs. Dustin Neace Like I said for the Eric Clopton fight, by my scorecards Neace shouldn't have even made it into the TUF house and his two-round loss to Akira Corassani did little to change that perception. That being said, how the heck can you have any confidence in Bryan Caraway after his well-documented anxiety issues? He's got the tools, all he needs is the confidence and above all, the killer instinct. I'm not sure that's something you can learn, you kinda either have it or you don't. I'm still picking him in this fight because he's dating Miesha Tate, so there's got to be some kind of mojo in this kid. Let's hope we see it tomorrow night. Bryan Caraway def. Dustin Neace via split decision 135 lbs.: Roland Delorme vs. Josh Ferguson Delorme's submission win over B.J. Ferguson to get into the TUF house had more to do with a sloppy and reckless gameplan by Fergie than it did a superior skill set by Roland. He was easily disposed of in his second fight against eventual finalist T.J. Dillashaw but the Canadian does have a pretty solid resume prior to entering the land of reality television. I think he matches up well against the other Ferguson and I like his size advantage, but something about about a brother from Kentucky looking for revenge for his kin has me thinking "intangibles" and I give it to the older Fergie by way of first round stoppage. Don't go messin' with a country boy. Josh Ferguson def. Roland Delorme via technical knockout Well folks, there you have it. Now it's time for you to weigh in with all your picks for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 live finale in the comments section below. Who ya' got?

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In this very candid interview with MMAprime.tv, the female 145lbs StrikeForce Champion opens up about life as the champion. Cyborg talks about how she managed to stay motivated after a year without fighting, her opponent when she defends the title December 17th, fighting 20 feet away from her home gym and more. The Champion also mentions that she will attempt a move to 135lbs after this fight. Cyborg finds it amusing that people call her out at 145lbs for her title and then move down to 135lbs to avoid the fights. Therefore, in attempt to get more fights in the more abundant 135lbs female division, Cyborg will try to make the cut down in weight. Cris also talks about what it is like to train with her husband; fellow pro fighter Evangelista Cyborg and her time at Chute Boxe Academy in Brazil. (Source: MMAprime.tv)

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Countdown to UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" will debut TONIGHT (Fri., Dec. 2, 2011) at 9:00 p.m. ET on Fuel TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2011. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former division kingpin Lyoto Machida. UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 140" at the following times (ET): Weds., Dec. 7, at 10:00 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 8, at 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Fri., Dec. 9, at 8:00 p.m. "Jones vs. Machida" will also feature the Nogueira brothers, as Rodrigo rematches heavyweight rival Frank Mir while Rogerio tries to upend former 205-pound champ Tito Ortiz. Here is the current UFC 140 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Main card (PPV): 265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir205 lbs.: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole vs. Claude Patrick145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung Preliminary card (ION Television): 205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski155 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz170 lbs.: Rich Attonito vs. Jake Hecht155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Dec. 10), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 140 news and notes click here.

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The official weigh-in event for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale is set to go down later today (Fri., Dec. 2, 2011), inside the Key West Ballroom at The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the TUF 14 Finale weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. TUF 14 Finale will feature a middleweight showdown between Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller, who coached opposite each other on this season of the promotion's mixed martial arts (MMA) reality series. TUF 13 winner Anthony Ferguson will return to where he won it all when he collides with MMA veteran Yves Edwards in other main card action. And of course, the top two finalists from the Spike TV-produced show in the 135 and 145 tournaments will square off for a chance at a "six-figure contract" and TUF bragging rights. Complete TUF 14 Finale weigh in results, after the jump. Main Event: 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping ( ) vs. Jason Miller ( ) Main Card (Spike TV): 135 lbs.: John Dodson ( ) vs. T.J. Dillashaw ( ) 145 lbs.: Diego Brandao ( ) vs. Dennis Bermudez ( ) 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson ( ) vs. Yves Edwards ( )135 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot ( ) vs. Johnny Bedford ( ) Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Dustin Pague ( ) vs. John Albert ( ) 145 lbs.: Marcus Brimage ( ) vs. Stephen Bass ( ) 145 lbs.: Josh Clopton ( ) vs. Steven Siler ( ) 145 lbs.: Bryan Caraway ( ) vs. Dustin Neace ( ) 135 lbs.: Roland Delorme ( ) vs. Josh Ferguson ( ) Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the TUF 14 Finale, beginning with the Spike TV telecast at 8 p.m. ET on Sat., Dec. 3, 2011. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier on fight night. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight TUF 14 Finale coverage you can handle.

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Countdown to UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" will debut on Weds., Dec. 21, 2011, at 10 p.m. ET on Fuel TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and ex-Strikeforce 265-pound kingpin Alistair Overeem. UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 141" at the following times (ET): Thurs., Dec. 22, at 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Fri., Dec. 23, at 11:30 p.m. Weds., Dec. 28, at 2:00 a.m. "Lesnar vs. Overeem" will also feature a co-main event pitting lightweight brawlers Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz in a 155-pound scrap as well as a welterweight brawl between former 170-pound number one contender Jon Fitch and the hard-hitting Johny Hendricks. Here is the current UFC 141 fight card and line-up: Main event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks 155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone 145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan 205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Spike TV Prelims: 145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao 155 lbs.: Ramsey Nijem vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Jacob Volkmann 170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle 170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson 145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 141, beginning with the PPV telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 30. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 141 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Good to see a little thing like 60 days in the clink isn't keeping Brett Rogers out of the fight game. According to a report from Heavy MMA, "The Grim" will go from beating up his wife to beating up a "Maine-iac" when he battles Tim Sylvia under the DREAM banner as part of the FieLDS 'Genki Desu Ka!!' New Year's Eve event in Japan. Rogers was given a 60-day jail sentence, but with time already served and an expected early release after two-thirds of his term, Rogers will be out by Dec. 13. Rogers' attorney asked for his jail time to be delayed until after his fight, but the judge denied that request. The former tire mechanic has dropped four of his last five bouts, including a split decision loss to Eddie Sanchez at Titan Fighting Championship 20 back on Sept. 23. His lone victory during that span was a 2010 unanimous decision win over Ruben "Warpath" Villareal in Canada. Sylvia, despite his well-documented struggles since leaving the UFC in 2008, has managed to win six of his last seven fights, including a unanimous decision victory over Andreas Kraniotakes under the ProElite banner earlier this month. Here is the current "Genki Desu Ka!!' fight card and line-up for Dec. 31 at the Saitama Super Arena: DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques 135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos 135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka 170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan 145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue 155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata115 lbs.: Karla Benitez vs. Megumi Fujii265 lbs.: Brett Rogers vs. Tim Sylvia Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates to 'Genki Desu Ka!!' as they become available.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing another round of "Prelims" to its official Facebook page, this time for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 3, 2011. You know the drill by now: "Like" the UFC on Facebook, watch free fights. It's really is that simple. And if you've been watching this season of TUF, then you'll certainly recognize the 12 fighters who have been tapped to compete for the first time ever inside the Octagon with the hopes of earning invitations to continue their professional mixed martial arts (MMA) careers with the sport's biggest promotion. Check out what's in store for Facebook "friends" at around 5:30 p.m. ET this Saturday night. Hope you enjoy bantamweight and featherweight action because that's all there is: 135 lbs.: Dustin Pague vs. John Albert 135 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. Johnny Bedford 135 lbs.: Roland Delorme vs. Josh Ferguson145 lbs.: Marcus Brimage vs. Stephen Bass 145 lbs.: Josh Clopton vs. Steven Siler 145 lbs.: Bryan Caraway vs. Dustin Neace TUF 14 Finale will feature a middleweight main event between Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller, who coached opposite each other on this season of the promotion's mixed martial arts (MMA) reality series. In addition, the four finalists who reached the 135- and 145-pound tournament finals, John Dodson vs. T.J. Dillashaw and Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez, respectively, will battle it out to become TUF 14 champions and earn "six figure" UFC contracts. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of TUF 14 Finale, beginning with the Spike TV telecast at 8 p.m. ET this Saturday night (Dec. 3, 2011). In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card "Prelims" action that will stream live online via Facebook at around 5:30 p.m. ET on fight night. For all the latest news and notes on TUF 14 Finale be sure to hit up or comprehensive event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just put the finishing touches on its upcoming Spike TV fight card for The Ultimate Figher (TUF) 14 Finale, which is set to pop off from The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Dec. 3, 2011. TUF 14 Finale will feature a middleweight showdown between Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller, who coached opposite each other on this season of the promotion's mixed martial arts (MMA) reality series. Of course, the four finalists who reached the 135 and 145-pound tournament finals, John Dodson vs. T.J. Dillashaw and Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez, respectively, will also battle it out to become TUF 14 champions and earn "six figure" UFC contracts. That's not all. Check out the current TUF 14 Finale fight card and line up: Main Event: 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller Main Card (Spike TV): 135 lbs.: TUF 14 bantamweight finalists John Dodson vs. T.J. Dillashaw 145 lbs.: TUF 14 featherweight finalists Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Yves Edwards Preliminary Card (Facebook): 135 lbs.: Dustin Pague vs. John Albert 135 lbs.: Louis Gaudinot vs. Johnny Bedford 145 lbs.: Marcus Brimage vs. Stephen Bass 145 lbs.: Josh Clopton vs. Steven Siler 145 lbs.: Bryan Caraway vs. Dustin Neace 135 lbs.: Roland Delorme vs. Josh Ferguson MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of TUF 14 Finale, beginning with the Spike TV telecast at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 3. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card "Prelims" action that will stream live online via Facebook much earlier on fight night. We're still a few days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Bisping vs. Miller" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for TUF 14 Finale check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) fight card from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Fri., Dec. 30, 2011. UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" will be headlined by the return of former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, back from intestinal surgery to welcome ex-Strikeforce and K-1 Champion Alistair Overeem to the Octagon. In lightweight action, Donald Cerrone will try to continue his rise to the top of the division against the dangerous Nate Diaz. That's not all. Check out the current UFC 141 fight card and line up: Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Nam Phan205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Spike TV Prelims: 145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao155 lbs.: Ramsey Nijem vs. Anthony Njokuani Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Jacob Volkmann170 lbs.: Luis Ramos vs. Matt Riddle170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 141, beginning with the PPV telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 30. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few weeks away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Lesnar vs. Overeem" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 141 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Event: UFC on Fox 2: "Evans vs. Davis"Date: Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, at 9 p.m. ET on FoxLocation: United Center in Chicago, Illinois Main Event: 205 lbs.: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis Main Card (FOX): 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz135 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Eddie Wineland265 lbs.: Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow Preliminary Card (May not be televised): TBA *Fight card and line-up subject to change For all the latest and greatest news and notes on UFC on Fox 2: "Evans vs. Davis" click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today put the finishing touches on its upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) fight card from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sat., Jan. 14, 2012. UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" will be headlined by featherweight champion Jose Aldo, defending his 145-pound title against undefeated wrestler Chad Mendes. In addition, Vitor Belfort will strap on the gloves to try and ruin Anthony Johnson's debut at middleweight. That's not all. Check out the current UFC 142 fight card and line up: Main event: 145 lbs.: UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout 155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim 185 lbs.: Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 170 lbs.: Paulo Thiago vs. Mike Pyle 205 lbs.: Fabio Maldonado vs. Stanislav Nedkov 170 lbs.: Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Erick Silva 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Yuri Alcantara 145 lbs.: Felipe Arantes vs. Antonio Carvalho 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Ednaldo Oliveira **Fight card and line up subject to change** MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 142, beginning with the PPV telecast at on Jan. 14. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few weeks away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Aldo vs. Mendes" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 142 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is heading back to ION television to broadcast its upcoming "Prelims" fights for the UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" pay-per-view event on Dec. 10 at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, according to a report from Heavy.com. The promotion, which will enter a long term broadcast agreement with the FOX network in 2012, is likely using ION as a rest stop on the road to bigger and better things, although it's also reported that Zuffa will conclude its current arrangement with Spike TV with a prelims special for UFC 141 on Dec. 30. The following match-ups are expected to make the ION airwaves: 205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski185 lbs.: Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou170 lbs.: John Makdessi vs. Dennis Hallman135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Walel Watson UFC 140 will be headlined by light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defending his title against elusive Brazilian "Dragon," Lyoto Machida. The Nogueira brothers are also on the card, as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will rematch Frank Mir while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will go head-on against Tito Ortiz. For all the latest news and notes on "Jones vs. Machida" hit up or event archive right here.

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Strikeforce is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming Showtime-televised fight card from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, Calif., on Sat., Dec. 17, 2011. "Melendez vs. Masvidal" will feature lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez putting his 155-pound belt on the line against a very dangerous, and hungry, Jorge Masvidal in the main event of the evening. In addition, former Strikeforce light heavyweight and 2008 DREAM middleweight grand prix champion, Gegard Mousasi, will look to get back in the promotion's win column in more than one year when he takes on former University of Tennessess defensive standout Ovince St. Preux. That's not all. Check out the current Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal" fight card and line up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal Main Card (Showtime): 145 lbs.: Cristiane Santos vs. Hiroko Yamanaka205 lbs.: Gegard Mousasi vs. Ovince St. Preux155 lbs.: Billy Evangelista vs. K.J. Noons Preliminary Card (May not be televised): 155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Justin Wilcox265 lbs.: Devin Cole vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones205 lbs.: Keith Jardine vs. TBA MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal," beginning with the Showtime telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Dec. 17. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few weeks away from fight night; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Melendez vs. Masvidal" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the Strikeforce news and notes check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Event: UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs Miller" Date: Fri., Jan. 20, 2012 on FX Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee Main Event: 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller Main Card (FX): 170 lbs.: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Robert Peralta Preliminary Card (May not be televised): 155 lbs.: Kamal Shalorus vs Khabib Nurmagomedov 145 lbs.: Reza Madadi vs. Rafaello Oliveira Remainder TBA **Fight card and line up subject to change** For more on UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs Miller" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today put the finishing touches on its upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) fight card from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Sun., Feb. 26, 2012. UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" will be headlined by a 155-pound title fight featuring number one division contender Ben Henderson, fresh off his unanimous decision win over Clay Guida, taking on reigning lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. In addition, a welterweight clash between Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama is on tap, as well as a light heavyweight tilt between Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader. That's not all. Check out the current UFC 144 fight card and line up: Main Event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Main Card: (Pay-per-view): 205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader 170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields 155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis 185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi vs. George Sotiropoulos 145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski 135 lbs.: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso 135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee 145 lbs.: Leonard Garcia vs. Zhang Tiequan 185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell **Fight card and line up subject to change**   MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 144, beginning with the PPV telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 26. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a few months away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Edgar vs. Henderson" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 144 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Nov. 26, 2011) to Caesar's Atlantic City in Atlantic City, NJ, with a pair of tournament finales. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 59 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. In heavyweight tournament action, Brazilian Thiago "Big Monster" Santos takes on "The American Soldier" Eric Prindle for the right to challenge current champion Cole Konrad, while on the opposite end of the spectrum, bantamweight prospects Eduardo Dantas and Alexis Vila square off with the winner earning a shot at 135 pound champion, Zach Makovsky. Opening up the main card will be a pair of lightweight bouts as two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veterans Kurt Pellegrino and Phillipe Nover do battle with two Bellator season four lightweight tournament fighters Patricky Freire and Marcin Held, respectively. Complete Bellator 59 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV2) 265 lbs.: Thiago Santos vs. Eric Prindle 135 lbs.: Alexis Vila vs. Eduardo Dantas 155 lbs.: Patricky Freire vs. Kurt Pellegrino 155 lbs.: Marcin Held vs. Phillipe Nover Undercard (Spike.com) 175 lbs.: Karl Amoussou vs. Jesus Martinez 170 lbs.: LeVon Maynard vs. Chris Wing 175 lbs.: Lucas Pimenta vs. Doug Gordon 145 lbs.: Brylan Van Artsdalen vs. Scott Heckman 185 lbs.: Brandon Saling vs. Gregory Milliard 265 lbs.: Thiago Santos vs. Eric Prindle Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Alexis Vila vs. Eduardo Dantas Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 155 lbs.: Patricky Pitbull vs. Kurt Pellegrino Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 155 lbs.: Marcin Held vs. Phillipe Nover Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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Event: Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal"Date: Sat., Dec. 17, 2011, at 10 p.m. ET on ShowtimeLocation: Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California Main Event: 155 lbs.: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal Main Card (Showtime): 145 lbs.: Cristiane Santos vs. Hiroko Yamanaka205 lbs.: Gegard Mousasi vs. Ovince St. Preux155 lbs.: Billy Evangelista vs. K.J. Noons Preliminary Card (May not be televised): 155 lbs.: Caros Fodor vs. Justin Wilcox265 lbs.: Devin Cole vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones205 lbs.: Keith Jardine vs. TBA For all the news and notes surrounding the Strikeforce: "Melendez vs. Masvidal" Showtime card check out our extensive news archive by clicking here.

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It's probably safe to say this one isn't going to end by way of knockout. That's because Shinya Aoki and Satoru Kitaoka, who will throw down under the DREAM banner as part of the FieLDS 'Genki Desu Ka!!' New Year's Eve event in Japan, have 58 combined wins between them. Aoki has one technical knockout win to his credit. Kitaoka doesn't have any. And "The Tobikan Judan's" one TKO came back in 2005 under the Shooto banner when Kuniyoshi Hironaka was sliced open and couldn't continue. That being said, they've both combined for 34 submission wins -- and zero submission losses -- so (on paper) this lightweight pairing should prove to be a grappling fan's delight. Aoki is the winner of six straight with five brutal submissions and three straight neck cranks. Kitaoka has won four consecutive bouts, including a hard-fought split decision over William Freire back in September. Matchmaking win. Here is the current "Genki Desu Ka!!' fight card and line-up for Dec. 31 at the Saitama Super Arena: DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Satoru Kitaoka170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata Preliminary Card: TBA Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates to 'Genki Desu Ka!!' as they become available.

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Event: The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 FinaleDate: Sat., Dec. 3, 2011, at 9 p.m. ET on Spike TVLocation: Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada Main Event: 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller Main Card (Spike TV): 135 lbs.: Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2*145 lbs.: Finalist No. 1 vs. Finalist No. 2*155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Yves Edwards Preliminary Card (May not be televised): TBA *Finalists and additional preliminary match-ups expected to be announced at the conclusion of episode 10 on Wednesday, November 30. For more on the TUF 14 live finale click here.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 59's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (November 25, 2011) at Palladium Ballroom of Caesars Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Bellator 59 features two tournament finals on the same card. In heavyweight action, "Big Monster" Thiago Santos takes on "The American Soldier" Eric Prindle in a bout where both men are expected to step on the scales at the 265 pound limit. On the opposite end of the spectrum, two of the best bantamweight prospects in the world, Eduardo Dantas and Alexis Vila square off in 135-pound action. Opening up the main card will be a pair of lightweight bouts as two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veterans Kurt Pellegrino and Phillipe Nover do battle with two Bellator season four lightweight tournament fighters Patricky Freire and Marcin Held, respectively. Complete Bellator 59 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 265 lbs.: Thiago Santos (10-1) vs. Eric Prindle (9-1)135 lbs.: Alexis Vila (11-0) vs. Eduardo Dantas (12-2)155 lbs.: Patricky Pitbull (9-2) vs. Kurt Pellegrino (16-6)155 lbs.: Marcin Held (11-2) vs. Phillipe Nover (5-3-1)Undercard 175 lbs.: Karl Amoussou (12-4-2) vs. Jesus Martinez (6-1)170 lbs.: LeVon Maynard (11-8) vs. Chris Wing (3-1) 175 lbs.: Lucas Pimenta (4-0) vs. Doug Gordon (11-10)145 lbs.: Brylan Van Artsdalen (5-2) vs. Scott Heckman (8-3)185 lbs.: Brandon Saling (6-4) vs. Gregory Milliard (1-2) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 59, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (November 12). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Gleison Tibau talks to Tatame about cutting and gaining weight before his UFC 139 fight with Rafael dos Anjos: "So we lose like 33lbs in a month and we gain like 26, 28lbs to fight. So it’s a good thing. If the guy stands before me, I’ll punch him and he’ll fall, he’ll feel it. I got there (in the cage) with almost 183lbs. I was really strong. 28lbs in one day. When Rafael stopped before me, I played and he felt. Heavier and stronger. Physically, I’m feeling fine". Image via UFC

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It's been a couple weeks since Dana White implied a deal with Strikeforce was about to either go through or fall apart. Yet here we are still waiting to find out what the fate of the promotion will be. Part of that has to be because Showtime just replaced their head sports honcho. General meddler and Dana White nemesis Ken Hershman is out, boxing lawyer Stephen Espinoza is in. While most of Espinoza's clients were boxers or boxing promoters, he's also represented Gina Carano. So read into that what you will.You can read into this whatever you want as well: it sounds like the UFC wants to scrap their women's 145 pound division. Here's Cris Cyborg talking about it: You were commenting you got a new four-bout contract with Strikeforce. What are your expectations?I signed the contract for these four fights after UFC purchased Strikeforce, so I guess they’ll keep us, they’ll keep the female divisions and female MMA keeps growing and growing, and I guess they’re keeping the girls, and it depends on what we do to call UFC’s attention.There two divisions and they want to unify it to a single female division. In that case you’d have to lose a lot of weight. How do you see it?Actually there’re still two weight divisions: 135lbs and 145lbs. It’s already hard for me to drop to 145lbs, I gotta work a lot and they’re thinking about one division only, they asked me if I could do it. I can try, it’s not impossible. Let’s see... I guess that, in the future, there’ll be some news.It’d be good for you to have more opponents to fight against, right?It’ll be hard because I got a lot of weight to lose, but it’d be good because I could fight more. I guess it’s important to keep active, it’s my job, so I’ll try it to stay here. So why would the UFC bother to make plans regarding their women's divisions (even destructive plans like this!) if they weren't going to stick around? Well, it could just be them going through the motions so when this whole deal falls apart they can honestly say they were preparing to continue in good faith. Or maybe the guys at Zuffa just like the idea of forcing women onto diets. Meanwhile, Strikeforce ratings aren't exactly skyrocketing. Other than that World Grand Prix semi-final that performed shittily, it's been all Challenger events going down in flames. And last Friday's event was the worst yet! read more

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Fedor Emelianenko battered former UFC number one contender Jeff Monson from start to finish to pick up his first victory in his last four fights. The main event fight punctuated an evening aimed at promoting MMA in Russia more than anything, with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in attendance. Fedor had little trouble with Monson, as he defended the takedown well and crushed Monson with power rights and leg kicks. Monson was somehow able to survive to the end of the fight despite being knocked down four separate times. Fedor fought slightly more cautious than he had recently by varying his attacks more and by not recklessly rushing in an attempt to finish. While Fedor appeared to have some fight in him, Monson appeared sluggish at times and posed little threat to the former PRIDE champion. Fedor is likely to face 2008 Olympic Judo Gold medalist Satoshi Ishii on News Year’s Eve in Japan. MAIN CARD 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko def. Jeff Monson via unanimous decision 155 lbs.: Daniel Weichel def. Jose Figueroa via KO round one 170 lbs.: Alexander Yakovlev def. Juan Manuel Suarez via TKO at 3:15 round two 155 lbs.: Mairbek Taisumov def. Joshua Thorpe via KO at 3:15 round two 185 lbs.: Albert Duraev def.Xavier Foupa-Pokam vis submission (triangle choke) at 2:40 round two UNDERCARD: 155 lbs.: Yuri Ivlev def. Jerome Bouisson via KO at 0:58 round one 265 lbs.: Alexander Volkov def.Arsen Abdulkerimov via KO round one 205 lbs.: Salim Davidov def. Sergey Kornev via unanimous decision 155 lbs.: Mikhail Malyutin def. Seydina Seck via KO round one 155 lbs.: Nikolai Kaushansky vs. Alexander Vinogradov

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M-1 Global hits Moscow this morning (Sun., Nov. 20, 2011) with its latest event, "Fedor vs. Monson" from the grand Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow coverage, as well as up to-the-minute results of M-1 Global: "Fedor vs. Monson" pay-per-view (PPV) below, beginning around 7 a.m. ET this morning. In the main event of the evening, the once pound-for-pound king, Fedor Emelianenko, looks to end his three-fight winless skid, taking on grizzled Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran and ADCC champion, Jeff Monson. Also on the card, M-1 lightweight champion Jose Figueroa returns as he takes on dangerous German kickboxer Daniel Weichel in lightweight action. Join us for complete M-1 Global: "Fedor vs. Monson" results and play-by-play after the jump (around 7 a.m. ET): MAIN CARD 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Jeff Monson 155 lbs.: Daniel Weichel vs. Jose Figueroa 170 lbs.: Alexander Yakovlev vs. Juan Manuel Suarez 155 lbs.: Joshua Thorpe vs. Mairbek Taisumov 185 lbs.: Albert Duraev vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam UNDERCARD: 155 lbs.: Jerome Bouisson vs. Yuri Ivlev 265 lbs.: Alexander Volkov vs. Arsen Abdulkerimov 205 lbs.: Sergey Kornev vs. Salim Davidov 155 lbs.: Mikhail Malyutin vs. Seydina Seck 155 lbs.: Nikolai Kaushansky vs. Alexander Vinogradov Remember that M-1 Global: "Fedor vs. Monson" will air live on cable and/or satellite pay-per-view (PPV) via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN. The PPV main card can be seen online via UStream. For what it's worth, fans can also watch the undercard action online FREE courtesy of a LIVE stream on Facebook.

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Early birds, prepare to get your mixed martial arts (MMA) worm. If you're ready to see the return of the great Fedor Emelianenko, be prepared to be up bright and early on Sunday morning (Nov. 20, 2011.) That's because M-1 Global: "Fedor vs. Monson" will air live at 7:30 a.m. ET from the grand Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia, on cable and/or satellite pay-per-view (PPV) via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN . What's it going to set you back? $29.95. For what it's worth, fans can watch the undercard action online FREE courtesy of a LIVE stream on Facebook. The main card can be seen online via UStream. Former NFL player and veteran MMA/boxing announcer Benny Ricardo and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Jeremy Horn will call the entire action ringside. Emelianenko looks to rebound from three consecutive losses to Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Silva and Dan Henderson. In what could be his last bout in MMA, the former Pride FC heavyweight champion hopes to capture some glory of days past, as he was once considered the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Ready to play the role of spoiler is UFC veteran Jeff Monson, who is coming off a win at Sprawl n Brawl 8 against Paul Taylor. The two-time ADCC champion is pushing 40 years of age and is seemingly in the twilight of his career. Take a look at the rest of the "Fedor vs. Monson" card line up: Main Card: 155 lbs.: Jose Figueroa vs. Daniel Weichel170 lbs.: Aleksander Yakovlev vs. Juan Manuel "Juanma" Suarez170 lbs.: Mairbek "Beckan" Taisumov vs. Josh Thorpe185 lbs.: Arthur Guseinov vs. Xavier "Professor X" Foupa-Pokam Undercard: 155 lbs.: Jerome Bouisson vs. Yuri Ivlev 265 lbs.: Alexander Volkov vs. Arsen Abdulkerimov 205 lbs.: Sergey Kornev vs. Salim Davidov 155 lbs.: Mikhail Malyutin vs. Seydina Seck 155 lbs.: Nikolai Kaushansky vs. Alexander Vinogradov  Will Emelianenko return to his winning ways and possibly earn a ticket back to the big show? Or will "The Last Emperor" ride into the sunset with a loss courtesy of "The Snowman?" Join us tomorrow morning and find out. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE, blow-by-blow coverage of all the action, as well as pass along a complete results recap of the event shortly after it concludes on Sunday.

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M-1 Global recently held the official weigh in for its upcoming event, M-1 GLOBAL: "Battle of the Legends," which is headlined by a heavyweight bout between two seasoned veterans, Fedor Emelianenko and Jeff Monson. All fighters successfully hit their respective marks on the scale and have been green-lit to compete at the grand Olympic Arena tomorrow (Sun., Nov. 20, 2011) morning (United States timezone). Emeliaenenko looks to get back to his dominating ways that he was accustomed to before he had his win streak snapped by Fabricio Werdum, which he followed up two consecutive losses to Antonio Silva and Dan Henderson. Monson, meanwhile, is eager to string together two consecutive wins after being battered on the feet for 15 minutes against Daniel Cormier at Strikeforce: "Overeem vs. Werdum" earlier this year. M-1 GLOBAL's "Battle of the Legends" Fis set to air LIVE on PPV on the Internet via Ustream with the FREE undercard streaming live on Facebook and by Integrated Sports Media via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN. It is scheduled to begin live in North America at 7 a.m. ET. Check out complete M-1 GLOBAL: "Fedor vs. Monson" weigh-in results after the jump: MAIN CARD 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko (238.3) vs. Jeff Monson (238.1)155 lbs.: Daniel Weichel (154.5) vs. Jose Figueroa (155.4)170 lbs.: Alexander Yakovlev (169.8) vs. Juan Manuel Suarez (169.5)155 lbs.: Joshua Thorpe (155.4) vs. Mairbek Taisumov (155)185 lbs.: Albert Duraev (182.3) vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam (184.5) UNDERCARD: 155 lbs.: Jerome Bouisson (153.2) vs. Yuri Ivlev (153.7)265 lbs.: Alexander Volkov (229.3) vs. Arsen Abdulkerimov (251.1)205 lbs.: Sergey Kornev (204.6) vs. Salim Davidov (205.5)155 lbs.: Mikhail Malyutin (152.3) vs. Seydina Seck (155.4)155 lbs.: Nikolai Kaushansky (151.9) vs. Alexander Vinogradov (150.8) Remember: MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE, blow-by-blow coverage of all the action, as well as pass along a complete results recap of the event shortly after it concludes on Sunday. See you then! In the meantime, be sure to check out our comprehensive M-1 GLOBAL: "Fedor vs. Monson" event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Nov. 19, 2011), this time it's UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson," which will begin around 6 p.m. ET with a live video stream on Facebook. Once the Facebook stream ends, two additional bouts from the undercard -- Ryan Bader vs Jason Brilz and Michael McDonald vs Alex Soto -- will air live on Spike TV at 8 p.m. ET. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which will begin at 9 p.m. ET sharp, featuring the "better late than never" collision of mixed martial arts (MMA) greats, Mauricio Rua vs. Dan Henderson, in the main event of the evening. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 139 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com. However, if you need your UFC 139 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will deliver up-to-the-minute results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 139 action before, during and after the event right here. More details on the UFC 139 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated, after the jump: Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (Pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV "Prelims:" 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz135 lbs.: Alex Soto vs. Michael McDonald Preliminary card (Facebook stream): 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Seth Baczynski155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo To watch the UFC 139 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Again, remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 139, beginning with the Facebook "Prelims: at around 6 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Sat., Nov. 19, 2011). In addition, we will be your one-stop-shop for all the post-event coverage and highlights immediately following the show. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson," be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Nov. 19, 2011) to the The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., with a lightweight title bout and a pair of non-title bouts that should deliver some highlights. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 58 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 7 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, will look to defend his title for the second time. He'll square off against Bellator season four tournament winner, Michael Chandler, who earned a shot at the title earlier this year. Also on the card, Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard will compete in a 195-pound catchweight fight against former UFC and Strikeforce competitor Trevor Prangley. Lombard will hope to score his fourth highlight reel stoppage in as many non-title bouts since becoming champ. Lastly, former Sengoku featherweight champion and Bellator summer series tournament finalist Marlon Sandro will look to get back on track against WEC veteran and fellow Brazilian Rafael Diaz. Complete Bellator 58 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV2) 155 lb. title: Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler 195 lbs.: Hector Lombard vs. Trevor Prangley 115 lbs.: Lisa Ward-Ellis vs. Jessica Aguilar155 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Rafael Dias  Undercard (Spike.com) 185 lbs.: Brett Cooper vs. Jared Hess 170 lbs.: Ailton Barbosa vs. Valdir Araujo 155 lbs.: Cosmo Alexander vs. Avery McPhatter185 lbs.: Herbert Goodman vs. Jonas Billstein 135 lbs.: Farkhad Sharipov vs. Fabio Mello  155 lb. title: Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler Round one:  Round two: Round three:  Round four: Round five: Final Result:  -end- 195 lbs.: Hector Lombard vs. Trevor Prangley Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 115 lbs.: Lisa Ward-Ellis vs. Jessica Aguilar Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 155 lbs.: Marlon Sandro vs. Rafael Dias Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end-

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The UFC rounded the final bend for UFC 139 earlier today when the lot of competitors set to take to the Octagon tomorrow night stepped on the scale to weigh-in while hoping to hit their weight-related marks. Fortunately, all did so with one exception – Nick Pace – meaning the card will still go on as originally planned. Fans can watch preliminary pairings tomorrow through Facebook and Spike TV with things firing up at approximately 5:45 PM EST before main card clashes start on PPV at 9:00 PM EST. Check out the UFC 139 Countdown Special Here is the full list of UFC 139 weigh-in results: Danny Castillo (155 lbs) vs. Shamar Bailey (158 lbs)* Matt Brown (171 lbs) vs. Seth Baczynski (171 lbs) Nick Pace (141 lbs)** vs. Miguel Torres (137 lbs)* Gleison Tibau (155 lbs) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (155.5 lbs) Chris Weidman (185.5 lbs) vs. Tom Lawlor (185 lbs) Michael McDonald (136 lbs) vs. Alex Soto (135 lbs) Ryan Bader (205 lbs) vs. Jason Brilz (204 lbs) Stephan Bonnar (205 lbs) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (205 lbs) Rick Story (170.5 lbs) vs. Martin Kampmann (170.5 lbs) Urijah Faber (136 lbs) vs. Brian Bowles (lbs) Wanderlei Silva (185 lbs) vs. Cung Le (185 lbs) Dan Henderson (203 lbs) vs. Mauricio Rua (205 lbs) * – Apparently the scale backstage read differently than the one on stage making a few fighters come in slightly heavy ** – Pace has agreed to give up 20% of his purse to Torres after failing to make weight Tweet

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The UFC invades San Jose for the first time in company history and they’re bringing a stacked card with them. In the UFC 139 main event, Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua, two of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history, do battle with a shot at the light heavyweight title on line. Plus Wanderlei Silva looks to get back on track with a victory over San Jose superstar Cung Le and Urijah Faber takes on Brian Bowles with the winner seeking a rematch with bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Before the fighters can step into the cage though, they must first step on the scale and make sure they’re on weight. Here is a complete rundown of UFC 139 weigh-in results: Matt Brown (lbs) vs. Seth Baczynski (lbs) Danny Castillo (lbs) vs. Shamar Bailey (lbs) Gleison Tibau (lbs) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (lbs) Nick Pace (lbs) vs. Miguel Torres (lbs) Chris Weidman (lbs) vs. Tom Lawlor (lbs) Michael McDonald (lbs) vs. Alex Soto (lbs) Ryan Bader (lbs) vs. Jason Brilz (lbs) Stephan Bonnar (lbs) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (lbs) Rick Story (lbs) vs. Martin Kampmann (lbs) Urijah Faber (lbs) vs. Brian Bowles (lbs) Wanderlei Silva (lbs) vs. Cung Le (lbs) Dan Henderson (lbs) vs. Mauricio Rua (lbs)

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UFC 139: "Henderson vs. Shogun" is all set to blow the roof off the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, tomorrow night (Nov. 19, 2011) at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. Diving headfirst into the "Shark Tank" is Dan Henderson, who has spent the last 10 years smashing his way through the ranks of PRIDE, UFC and Strikeforce. His list of accomplishments is almost as long as his list of victims, which spans three weight classes and multiple title reigns. Will he finish Mauricio and go up 2-0 on the Rua brothers? Or is "Hendo" just a pit stop on the way to "Shogun's" second UFC light heavyweight title run? Another former Strikeforce champion takes center stage this weekend when Cung Le, who held the 185-pound strap, takes on former PRIDE smashing machine Wanderlei Silva. Will the San Shou striker dull the blade of "The Axe Murderer?" Or is Wandy going to Jardine him in front of the San Jose faithful? There will certainly be a lot to talk about on fight night, which is why you should be following our UFC 139 results and live play-by-play starting with the Facebook live stream at 6 p.m. ET. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. We still have to try and figure out how this thing goes down. In addition to my main card predictions, I'll also weigh in with my two cents on all the preliminary card fights. See you on the other side. 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson (28-8) vs. Mauricio Rua (20-5) Nostradumbass predicts: It's hard to pick against Dan Henderson in this fight but I'm doing it anyway. Not because I'm riding Rua's Brazilian ball bag, but rather because I know what happens to "Hendo" when he can't land the big punch. It hasn't happened much lately, because he's been lucky enough to detonate the "H-Bomb" on opponents who wanted to stand and trade. But let's not forget that before he walloped Rafael Cavalcante and Fedor Emelianenko, he too, was idling at the Queer street crosswalk for several seconds. I'm not sure if the granite chin is still as legendary as it once was. Henderson has an impeccable resume but he's also 41 and taken his share of abuse. Part of that comes from abandoning his wrestling-based offense in favor of knocking fools out. When it works, he's as dangerous as anyone. When it doesn't, he's going to a split decision against Rich Franklin, or losing to Quinton Jackson on points. I'm not overly concerned about the knockout, but over the course of a five round fight, he just won't do enough to win the decision, if it goes that long. While he wastes three of the five rounds looking for the light switch, "Shogun" will be the busier, more accurate fighter. It pains me to have to pick Rua because you never know when those knees are going to implode and it seems like he's always pulling onto Route 66 with a quarter tank of gas, but I think he's going to be in shape (or at least in shape enough) to make it to the finish line like he did against Machida. Fans hoping for fireworks might be disappointed, as I predict a lot of stalking and circling. There is a mutual respect on both sides but when they do get their hands dirty, I see Rua doing more -- and doing it more often -- but it also wouldn't surprise me to see him sucking wind to close out the fight. Odds: Dan Henderson (-130) vs. Mauricio Rua (+100) Prediction: Shogun Rua def. Dan Henderson via split decision 185 lbs.: Cung Le (7-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (33-11-1) Nostradumbass predicts: So, how many fight fans out there think Chuck Liddell should still be fighting? I'm sorry, please speak up, I can't hear you over the crickets. He shouldn't be. Why? Because since the latter part 2006, he's lost five fights and been knocked clean out in four of them. So has Wanderlei Silva. Actually, I'm wrong, he's lost six fights since late 2006, one more than "The Iceman." And yet we cheer for Wandy and egg him on. After all, he's the beloved "Axe Murderer!" A pioneer, a legend and soon-to-be vegetable. I'm sure it's impossible to discern from my diatribe who my pick is for tomorrow night's co-main event, so I'll go ahead and tell you, it's Le. He's no spring chicken either and he's got the cardio of Greg Valentino, but he also hasn't spent the past 15 years using his head for a pinata. In addition, he's the more technical striker. Silva is deadly in the clinch and has nasty Muay Thai, but his captain caveman attack is going to expose him to the most dangerous kicks in the game. Scott Smith once told me in a conversation with Larry Pepe that I stole and passed off as my own that getting kicked by Cung Le was like fighting blindfolded. You just don't know when they're coming or from what angle. And they were hard enough to break Frank Shamrock's arm in 2007. I also won't overlook the night Silva almost died from getting kicked in the head by Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic. So what does all this boil down to? I'm an MMA fan just like the rest of you and I like Wandy too. He's a great ambassador for the sport and treats his fans better than anybody. But that doesn't mean jack-squat when they close the cage door and it's impossible for me to pick a fighter who is 2-6 under the UFC banner with four KO losses. Le by sweet chin music. Odds: Cung Le (-145) vs. Wanderlei Silva (+115) Prediction: Cung Le def. Wanderlei Silva via knockout 135 lbs.: Urijah Faber (25-5) vs. Brian Bowles (10-1) Nostradumbass predicts: Urijah Faber is the pick here, but let's not go too crazy and say it's a lock because it isn't. He should win, but there are a couple of areas that concern me. I can't shake the Mike Brown fight. True, it was at featherweight, but Brown's wrestling and heavy hands were enough to give Urijah the fits. That brings me to the Eddie Wineland bout. "The California Kid" needs his wrestling to get it to the floor. He's got good (but not great) hands and he usually wins the striking exchanges because he's so damn fast. That's true in this fight as well, but Saturday night has to be about the gameplan because dicking around on your feet against a guy like Bowles is a recipe for disaster. And if Bowles can shuck a few shots like Wineland did, this could get real interesting, real fast. Or not. His win over Miguel Torres, at the time, was monumental. Now? Not so much. He was also lit up by Dominick Cruz in a losing effort. You can blame the busted hand, but then you take away the striking problems and introduce health problems. Either way, it's still a compelling match-up. I like Faber by points because he has the experience, the momentum and the talent to win this fight. All he has to do is stick to the gameplan. Wrestling and top control for three rounds. Get 'er done. Odds: Urijah Faber (-250) vs. Brian Bowles (+195) Prediction: Urijah Faber def. Brian Bowles via unanimous decision 205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar (13-7) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (11-2) Nostradumbass predicts: Stephan Bonnar is bulletproof. Maybe it has something to do with his role in the rise of mixed martial arts following his epic war against Forrest Griffin at the inaugural TUF Finale. Or maybe it's because he's just so damn likeable. Of the fighters who have been busted for steroids, "The American Psycho" is probably the least affected in terms of public opinion. He's also one of the few competitors that can drop three straight and not have a well-dressed man show up at the door of his career with a Walther PPK. So what does this have to do with UFC 139? Well, Bonnar is a survivor. On paper, he loses to Kingsbury. "Kingsbu" is a younger, more athletic Bonnar and more importantly, he's gotten better each time out, whereas his opponent is the same rough-and-tumble S.O.B. in every fight. We also saw what kind of heart Kingsbury has in the wake of his bloody war against Fabio Maldonado. If I stop thinking about lesbians for a hot minute and actually play this contest out in my mind, I see the kind of fight that pleases the bloodthirsty savages who erupt in approval when two guys go for broke. While the smart money says Kingsbury pulls away in the latter part of the fight due to his edge in wrestling, I'm still picking Bonnar via heroic intangibles. He's bulletproof. Odds: Stephan Bonnar (+120) vs. Kyle Kingsbury (-150) Prediction: Stephan Bonnar  def. Kyle Kingsbury via split decision 170 lbs.: Rick Story (13-4) vs. Martin Kampmann (17-5) Nostradumbass predicts: Longtime readers of this site are well aware of my disturbing man-crush on Martin Kampmann. He's got terrific striking and grotesquely underrated grappling. I would call him a complete fighter -- except he does some really dumb shit inside the cage. Like when Jake Shields was so exhausted he couldn't even keep his hands up and Kampmann went for a takedown. Or when Paul Daley left himself open for a takedown and Marty decided to stand and bang. Or when, well, you get the point. As much as I want to pick "The Hitman," I need to first believe he'll play to his strengths and fight his fight and not his opponents. He's great at defending takedowns, but I still believe it's only a matter of time before Story gets one. That's how he wins this fight. Kampmann will spend too much time on his back looking for the submission and this is a three-rounder. Every minute counts. On the feet, he's the superior striker but if Thiago Alves, Johny Hendricks and Jake Ellenberger couldn't knock Story out, neither will he. And when it comes to judging, landing ten jabs still doesn't equate to one takedown. Look for Kampmann to control the stand-up, only to grow too comfortable in the process and get taken down. He'll have an active guard, but it won't do anything but run out the clock. Marty will suffer the "Horror" of yet another unanimous decision loss. Odds: Rick Story (-145) vs. Martin Kampmann (+115) Prediction: Rick Story def. Martin Kampmann via unanimous decision Preliminary card quick picks: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz: Brilz is most effective when he can dominate in the wrestling. Against Bader, that threat is neutralized. That means it's a stand-up war and after watching him go limp against Vladimir Matyushenko, I think it's only a matter of time before "Darth's" right hand transforms him from 205-pound prospect to Rebel scum. 135 lbs.: Alex Soto vs. Michael McDonald: Fight of the Night. McDonald hasn't been the finisher he was pre-UFC, but this kid can scrap. So too, can Soto, but I'm leaning towards the former because he's had the tougher road to travel. "Mayday" by UD. 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos: Dos Anjos is a ruthless grappler with decent power, but Tibau looks like a heavyweight that cuts to 155. Close fight, but Tibau takes the decision via epic mugging. 135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace: I've seen Pace compete in Ring of Combat and he's for real. Unfortunately I'm not sure he's got the experience to deal with Torres, who will pick him apart in the stand-up and work him on the ground. Torres by umulletous decision. 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman: I hope Tom Lawlor never gets cut because he makes the weigh-ins worth watching. Expect him to give Weidman all he can handle; however, the two-time Division I All-American wrestler is going to win this one on points, though he'll likely look worse for the wear while doing it. 170 lbs.: Seth Baczynski vs. Matt Brown: Despite surviving the Zuffa pink slip after dropping three straight, Brown is not as "Immortal" as his moniker suggests. He has something to prove in this fight but will get himself choked out following a careless bumrush. 155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo: Bailey has dropped three of his last four and failed to look impressive, even during his TUF 13 stint. He does have a helluva chin, which is why he makes it to the scorecards against the gritty Castillo, but it will be the "Last Call" for his UFC career after a unanimous decision loss. That's a wrap, folks. Remember to come check us out after the show for all the latest results, recaps and coverage of UFC 139: "Henderson vs. Shogun." What do you think? Now it's your turn ... let us have it in the comments section and share your thoughts and picks for tomorrow night's event.

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Event: FieLDS Presents 'Genki Desu Ka!!' Date: Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011Location: Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix: 135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Rodolfo Marques135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Winner of Fernandes-Marques vs. Winner of Imanari-Banuelos Main Card: 170 lbs.: Hayato Sakurai vs. Ryo Chonan145 lbs.: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Takeshi Inoue155 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Kazuyuki Miyata Preliminary Card: TBA Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more updates to FieLDS presents 'Genki Desu Ka!!' as they become available.

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The official weigh in event for Strikeforce Challengers 20: "Britt vs. Sayers" went down last night (Nov. 17, 2011) from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. With the exception of middleweight Anthony Smith (188), all fighters set to compete on tomorrow night's "Sin City" fight card hit their respective marks without incident. Complete Strikeforce Challengers 20 weigh in results after the jump. Main Card (Showtime): 185 lbs.: Antwain Britt (184) vs. Lumumba Sayers (185)145 lbs.: Julia Budd (146) vs. Ronda Rousey (146)185 lbs.: Adlan Amagov (184) vs. Anthony Smith (188)*205 lbs.: T.J. Cook (205) vs. Trevor Smith (205)185 lbs.: Derek Brunson (186) vs. Nate James (184) Preliminary Card (Untelevised): 155 lbs.: Bill Cooper (154) vs. Matt Ricehouse (155)155 lbs.: Bobby Green (155) vs. James Reese (155)170 lbs.: David Hulett (170) vs. Quinn Mulhern (169)185 lbs.: Willie Parks (184) vs. Andreas Spang (185) *Fined by NSAC for not making weight For more on Strikeforce Challengers 20 click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" is set to take place TONIGHT (Nov. 18, 2011) at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 139 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" will be headlined by former Pride FC and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson, climbing back inside the Octagon to wage war against Mauricio Rua in a potential number one 205-pound contender eliminator bout. The co-main event will highlight the long-awaited UFC debut of Cung Le as he takes on "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva. In addition, Urijah Faber will battle Brian Bowles for the right to rematch Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight belt. Complete UFC 139 weigh-in results are as follows: Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson () vs. Mauricio Rua () Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le () vs. Wanderlei Silva () 135 lbs.: Urijah Faber () vs. Brian Bowles () 205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar () vs. Kyle Kingsbury () 170 lbs.: Rick Story () vs. Martin Kampmann () Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader () vs. Jason Brilz () 135 lbs.: Alex Soto () vs. Michael McDonald () Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau () vs. Rafael Dos Anjos () 135 lbs.: Miguel Torres () vs. Nick Pace () 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor () vs. Chris Weidman () 170 lbs.: Seth Baczynski () vs. Matt Brown () 155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey () vs. Danny Castillo () Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 19), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 139 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 58's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (November 18, 2011) at Paradise Live, inside The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Bellator 58 features two of the promotion's champions who are competing on the card. One, Eddie Alvarez, will be looking to defend his lightweight title for the second time against Bellator season four tournament winner Michael Chandler, who earned a shot at the title earlier this year. The other, Hector Lombard, will be competing in a 195 pound "superfight" against former UFC and Strikeforce competitor Trevor Prangley. Lombard will be showcasing his talents in his fourth Bellator non-title fight just one week after middleweight Alexander Shlemenko won the season five tournament to earn another crack at his title.  Lastly, former Sengoku featherweight champion and Bellator summer series tournament finalist Marlon Sandro will look to get back on track against WEC veteran and fellow Brazilian Rafael Diaz. Complete Bellator 58 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 155 lb. title: Eddie Alvarez (22-2) vs. Michael Chandler (8-0)185 lbs.: Hector Lombard (30-2-1) vs. Trevor Prangley (23-8-1)155 lbs.: Marlon Sandro (19-3) vs. Rafael Dias (15-8-2) Undercard 155 lbs.: Lisa Ward-Ellis (14-6) vs. Jessica Aguilar (11-4)185 lbs.: Brett Cooper (15-7) vs. Jared Hess (11-3-1) 170 lbs.: Ailton Barbosa (10-2) vs. Valdir Araujo (8-3)155 lbs.: Cosmo Alexander (0-1) vs. Avery McPhatter (2-2)185 lbs.: Herbert Goodman (18-11) vs. Jonas Billstein (9-1)135 lbs.: Farkhad Sharipov (13-4) vs. Fabio Mello (8-6) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 58, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 7 p.m. ET tomorrow night (November 12). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Event: UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson"Date: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 (Expected to air on Sat., Feb. 25, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view)Location: Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Main Event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson Main Card: (Pay-per-view) 170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): TBA **Fight card and line up subject to change For more on UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its latest blockbuster pay-per-view fight (PPV) card this Saturday night (Nov. 19, 2011) live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. And Dana White is here to tell us all about it in his latest UFC 139 video blog. UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" will be headlined by former Pride FC and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson, climbing back inside the Octagon to wage war against Mauricio Rua in a potential number one 205-pound contender eliminator bout. The co-main event will highlight the long-awaited UFC debut of Cung Le as he takes on "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva. Complete UFC 139 fight card and line-up after the jump. Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace135 lbs.: Alex Soto vs. Michael McDonald170 lbs.: Seth Baczynski vs. Matt Brown155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 139 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" is set to take place this Friday (Nov. 18, 2011) at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 139 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" will be headlined by former Pride FC and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson, climbing back inside the Octagon to wage war against Mauricio Rua in a potential number one 205-pound contender eliminator bout. The co-main event will highlight the long-awaited UFC debut of Cung Le as he takes on "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva. Here is the current UFC 139 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva 135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles 205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury 170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz 135 lbs.: Alex Soto vs. Michael McDonald Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos 135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace 185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman 170 lbs.: Seth Baczynski vs. Matt Brown 155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo For those fortunate enough to be in "Silicon Valley" this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former welterweight number one contender Josh Koscheck at 2 p.m. PT. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 19), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 139 coverage you can handle.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to pull the trigger on its latest blockbuster pay-per-view fight (PPV) card this Saturday night (Nov. 19, 2011) live from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" will be headlined by former Pride FC and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson, climbing back inside the Octagon to wage war against Mauricio Rua in a potential number one 205-pound contender eliminator bout. The co-main event will highlight the long-awaited UFC debut of Cung Le as he takes on "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 139 beginning with the PPV telecast at 9 p.m. ET. Up-to-the-minute quick results of all the other under card action will begin to flow around 6 p.m. ET with our coverage of the Spike TV "Prelims" special beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Complete UFC 139 fight card and line-up after the jump. Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace135 lbs.: Alex Soto vs. Michael McDonald170 lbs.: Seth Baczynski vs. Matt Brown155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo We're still a couple of days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Shogun vs. Henderson" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 139 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Shark Fights was at it again last night (Nov.11, 2011), holding its latest event, Shark Fights 21: "Lashley vs. Knoth" from the Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas.  And the organization crowned another heavyweight champion. Former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley claimed the heavyweight title, which was vacated by The Ultimate FIghter (TUF) alum, Darill Schoonover, defeating Karl Knothe via submission in the very first round. Lashley was able to catch "The Original Son of Punishment" in an Americana hold early. And it was all she wrote from that point forward with Knothe forced to tap at the 3:44 mark in the opening stanza. Knothe, who was riding a 12-fight win streak heading into the fight, stepped in on three days notice after a trio of opponents dropped out of the fight. Lashley, the American Top Team (ATT) member, worked closely with Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix finalist, Josh Barnett, in preparation for this title bout. It showed. Lashley's win makes it two in a row since losing to Chad Griggs at Strikeforce: "Houston" on Aug. 21, 2010, bringing his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) record to 7-1. Shark Fights 21, which only saw one bout go to decision, is scheduled to air on FUEL TV on Dec. 23, 2011. In the meantime, check out full results of Shark Fights 21 after the jump. 250 lbs.: Bobby Lashley def. Karl Knothe via submission (americana) at 3:44 round one250 lbs.: Cody East def. Adenelson Clementino viat TKO at 1:15 round one155 lbs.: Cody Pfister def. Isias Martinez via TKO at 4:09 round two205 lbs.: Warren Stewart def. Gabe Vasquez via submission ( rear naked choke) at 3:46 round one205 lbs.: John King def Daniel De Almeida via split decision205 lbs.: Rashad Coulter drf. Chase Watson via TKO at 2:39 round three145 lbs.: Jon Voth def. Jeremiah Castillo via submission (arm bar) at 2:27 round 1145 lbs.: Matt Hobar def. Marcus Baldivia via submission (north-south choke) at :53 round one For more on Shark Fights 21 be sure to check out our comprehensive event archive right here.

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It doesn't get much easier than this. No tape delays. No pay-per-view (PPV) purchases. No toggling between Spike TV and PPV. Just FOX, baby. And a little Facebook live stream mixed martial arts (MMA) action, too. That's it. Unless you've locked yourself in your mother's basement, playing "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" until your fingers bleed, or are just plain dense, then you should know that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its celebrated debut on network television, FOX, later this evening (Nov. 12, 2011). UFC on Fox 1 is an historic hour-long broadcast that begins at 9 p.m. ET. It features just one bout, but it's a fantastic fight that is scheduled for five rounds: UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez, defending his world title against number one division contender, Junior dos Santos. Of course, there are several other scraps that will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., prior to main event, including a number one lightweight contender eliminator match between Ben Henderson vs. Clay Guida. These nine fights will all air live via streaming video on Facebook and FoxSports.com, beginning at around 5 p.m. ET. There's more. Get the latest details on the UFC on FOX 1 fight card, who is fighting who, which celebrities are expected to saunter down the red carpet, as well as how to keep yourself updated, after the jump: Main Event: 265 lbs.: UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Preliminary Card (Broadcast live on Facebook): 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson
135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza
145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas
145 lbs.: Robert Peralta vs. Mackens Semerzier
185 lbs.: Paul Bradley vs. Mike Pierce 205 lbs.: Matt Lucas vs. Aaron Rosa
170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison
135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo To watch the UFC on FOX 1 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. The live stream will also be available to watch on FOXSports.com for those fight fans who don't have Facebook accounts. Remember, too, that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FOX 1, beginning with the Facebook prelims at 5 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Sat., Nov. 12, 2011). In addition, we will be your one-stop-shop for all the post-event coverage and highlights immediately following the show. In addition, UFC and FOX have scheduled a ton of pre- and post-fight coverage programming to air on FUEL TV and FOX Deportes, including a pre-fight show hosted by Jay Glazer, along with Brock Lesnar, Kenny Florian and Stephan Bonnar. For a complete UFC on FOX 1 programming schedule for later this evening click here. To check out the list of celebrities who were announced to walk down the red carpet prior to the UFC on FOX television event click here. And to get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC on FOX 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos," be sure to hit up our event archive right here. 

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Dana White has been vocal about the pressure he’s felt during the final leg of preparations surrounding Saturday night’s historic debut on network television. Set for FOX at 9:00 PM EST, UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos features headlining action from heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez who puts his title on the line against powerful Brazilian Junior dos Santos. However, the UFC President should sleep a little better tonight in lieu of successful weigh-ins from top to bottom meaning the card will go on as scheduled. Velasquez measured in at 249 pounds for the bout with “Cigano” ten pounds lighter at 239 pounds. The ensuring staredown featured none of the drama from the main event match-ups of UFC 137/UFC 138 with both men maintaining the respect each has shown throughout the build towards their landmark bout. Here is a rundown of UFC on FOX weights: Aaron Rosa (204 lbs) vs. Matt Lucas (203 lbs) Mike Pierce (171 lbs) vs. Paul Bradley (171 lbs) Alex Caceres (136 lbs) vs. Cole Escovedo (134 lbs) Mackens Semerzier (146 lbs) vs. Robert Peralta (145 lbs) Norifumi Yamamoto (135 lbs) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (135 lbs) Clay Harvison (169 lbs) vs. DaMarques Johnson (171 lbs) Cub Swanson (145 lbs) vs. Ricardo Lamas (145 lbs) Dustin Poirier (146 lbs) vs. Pablo Garza (145 lbs) Ben Henderson (156 lbs) vs. Clay Guida (156 lbs) Cain Velasquez (249 lbs) vs. Junior dos Santos (239 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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A scenario once thought to be little more than a MMA fan’s fantasy is set to unfold tomorrow night from Anaheim, California, as the UFC is poised to make its network debut on FOX with heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and imposing contender Junior dos Santos helping usher the new era through their main event match-up. Before Velasquez and Dos Santos can display their talents in front of the millions of people anticipated to be tuning in they have to first deal with the formality of making weight with neither expected to come close to the 265-pound heavyweight limit. However, their peers’ potential of missing a required mark is a bit higher, and as such Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in to the proceedings as usual while relaying live results back to readers when things begin this evening at 7:00 PM EST. Read below for a full list of UFC on FOX weights: Mike Pierce ( lbs) vs. Paul Bradley ( lbs) Aaron Rosa ( lbs) vs. Matt Lucas ( lbs) Mackens Semerzier ( lbs) vs. Robert Peralta ( lbs) Alex Caceres ( lbs) vs. Cole Escovedo ( lbs) Clay Harvison ( lbs) vs. DaMarques Johnson ( lbs) Norifumi Yamamoto ( lbs) vs. Darren Uyenoyama ( lbs) Cub Swanson ( lbs) vs. Ricardo Lamas ( lbs) Dustin Poirier ( lbs) vs. Pablo Garza ( lbs) Ben Henderson ( lbs) vs. Clay Guida ( lbs) Cain Velasquez ( lbs) vs. Junior dos Santos ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Biggest fight of the year? The decade? Ever? Anyway you slice it, UFC on FOX is kind of a big deal. How big? Big enough to run with just one fight, a heavyweight battle featuring reigning champion Cain Velasquez against division number one contender Junior dos Santos. And it all goes down tomorrow night (Nov. 12, 2011) live from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE updates with blow-by-blow, round-by-round commentary of all the action on fight night, which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on FOX (with Facebook "Prelim" fights beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET). One big fight means one big prediction. But don't worry, I'll be throwing in my two cents on all the Facebook preliminary bouts as well. Shall we? 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez (9-0) vs. Junior dos Santos (13-1) Nostradumbass predicts: I don't think it's a stretch to call Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos the two best heavyweights in the UFC. How do they match up? Pretty damn close, actually. In seven fights under the Zuffa umbrella, Velasquez has competed against opposition with a combined record of 110-31 and an average winning percentage of 76-percent. His top three opponents were Cheick Kongo, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Brock Lesnar. Dos Santos, also stepping into the Octagon for seven fights, has competed against opposition with a combined record of 133-41 and an average winning percentage of 74-percent. His top three opponents were Fabricio Werdum, Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin. Velasquez has stopped six of his seven victims in the UFC and eight of nine overall. Dos Santos has finished five of seven and 11 of 13 overall. As far as their accomplishments, it's pretty much neck-and-neck. But on Saturday night in Anaheim, it won't be. Here's why: Cain has been out of action for over a year. Can he come back with enough cardio to last five rounds? Probably. But there's one area where you can't pick up where you left off and that's timing. When you face a guy with the hands of Dos Santos, you really don't have a round or two to be working out the kinks. It's life or death from the word go. And timing isn't limited to just his hands either, as setting up the shoot, which he may or may not need to establish with strikes, requires its own degree of coordination. Let's also not overlook that his self-imposed layoff wasn't for a cruise to Honolulu or to feed the starving pygmies, it was for major shoulder surgery. How will that affect his power? His ability to maintain a dominant position? The clinch? We just don't know -- but I'm willing to overlook it. However, there is one fatal flaw in the history of Cain's otherwise stellar run that I can't overlook, and it came at UFC 99 just over two years ago. His name is Cheick Kongo. Our own Andrew Mendez with the play-by-play: ...Kongo lands a quick right and then another big right and Cain's knees buckle and he falls. ...Cain rushes in and Kongo lands another HUGE right and Cain is rocked again and falls. WOW. ...Kongo to his feet and is now landing some knees to the stomach and Cain looks winded. Kongo now lands a punch and Cain looks rocked AGAIN... It cannot be overstated how impressive Velasquez was in that fight, because he had the heart, will and determination to come back and defeat the Parisian. I'll give credit where credit is due. But he was in deep, deep trouble. The reason it's such a red flag is because I have yet to see Dos Santos get hurt by his opponent. Is he easy to hit? Yes, as "Cro Cop," Nelson and Carwin all landed clean. Junior didn't budge. My concern for the Brazilian is his conditioning. It's not unlike him to fade away after two rounds of "Hulk smash." If Cain can stay in his face and force him to defend, the champ could ride him out and start to mix his lethal combination of takedowns and ground-and-pound. Velasquez's biggest asset is his wrestling. But we don't yet know how Dos Santos will respond to the takedown. The good news for "Cigano" fans is that every fight starts on the feet. And what's a wrestler's biggest fear? The uppercut. Who throws the uppercut better than any heavyweight in the UFC? Junior dos Santos. Just ask "Vai Cavalo." I believe Velasquez will be able to take Junior down, just as I believe Dos Santos can land cleanly on Cain. I also believe that only one of those two scenarios is a fight-ender. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new champion. Prediction: Junior dos Santos def. Cain Velasquez via technical knockout Facebook Prelims: 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson -- Holy bad hair day. Clay Guida is a good wrestler and an even better belcher. But he's not well-rounded enough to defeat Henderson, who can also wrestle and will hurt "The Carpenter" on the feet before choking him out with a guillotine. 135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama -- I "kid" you not, Yamamoto, who technically is the superior fighter, will continue to struggle in the UFC, allowing Uyenoyama to make this a much closer fight than it needs to be. Norifumi by split decision. 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza -- I like Garza's ground game and he's dangerous off his back, but Piorier is not gonna have any part of that and will use his superior striking to keep it upright (see Grispi, Josh) and batter his way to a unanimous decision win. 145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas -- Swanson is maddeningly inconsistent and I think Lamas is going to use his wrestling to keep this thing grounded. He won't get the finish, but he'll do enough to grind out the unanimous decision win. 145 lbs.: Robert Peralta vs. Mackens Semerzier -- Mack has been a "menace" to no one but himself and Bruce Leroy. Three straight losses to leave the WEC? Peralta is a serious up-and-comer and will give his opponent too many "problems" en route to a technical knockout stoppage. 185 lbs.: Paul Bradley vs. Mike Pierce -- Bradley already lost to Pierce at "Brotherly Love Brawl" back in 2009 and hasn't beaten enough quality opponents to prove the second go-round will be any different. Pierce on the other hand, in losing efforts, has shown he can hang against guys like Jon Fitch and Johny Hendricks. Pierce by UD. 205 lbs.: Matt Lucas vs. Aaron Rosa -- I like that Rosa is competing at his natural weight class (finally), but there is no way in hell I can pick against a fighter who goes by the nickname "Luke Duke." Ain't happening. This good ol' boy wins by TKO. 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo -- Both fighters are desperate for a win, but Escovedo has fought much harder competition and has 10 years in the fight game. Bruce Leroy, with all four losses coming by way of submission, is getting choked out in the first round. 170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison -- Johnson has looked flat and uninspired in recent fights, but if he's got his head on straight, he wins this fight against Harvison. He's simply the more talented fighter and I'm taking him by unanimous decision. That's a wrap, folks. Remember to come check us out after the show for all the latest results, recaps and coverage of UFC on FOX: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" What do you think? Now it's your turn ... let us have it in the comments section and share your thoughts and picks for tomorrow night's event.

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The Shark Fights 21 weigh in event for "Lashley vs. Knothe," which took place on Nov. 10 at the Firehouse Grill & Bar in Lubbock, Texas, is officially in the books. In what will be its 21st event, Shark Fights 21 will come to you live from the Fair Park Coliseum TONIGHT (Friday, Nov. 11) at 7:00 pm CST. For a complete breakdown and analysis of tonight's card click here. Bobby Lashley will look to make it two in a row as he takes on last-minute replacement Karl Knothe, who steps in on just three days notice after "The Dominator's" three previous opponents withdrew from the bout, which will be for the organizations vacant heavyweight title. Complete Shark Fights 21 weigh In results after the jump. Main Event: Bobby Lashley (243 lb) vs. Karl Knothe (255.4) Main Card: Cody East (237 lb) vs. Adenilson Clementino (253.6 lb)Cody Pfister (157.8 lb) vs. Isaias Martinez (157 lb)Gabe Vasquez (155.2 lb) vs. Warren Stewart (155.6 lb)John King (198.2 lb) vs. Daniel Almeida (199.8 lb) Undercard: Chase Watson (215 lb) vs. Rashad Coulter (213.4 lb)Jeremiah Castillo (133.4 lb) vs. Jon Voth (134.4 lb)Marcus Baldivia (145 lb) vs. Matt Hobar (145 lb) Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for complete results and recap of the Shark Fights 21 event immediately following its conclusion. For more on "Lashley vs. Knothe" click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FOX: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" is set to take place today (Fri., Nov. 11, 2011) live on FUEL TV from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. The first fighter expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FOX weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FOX 1 will mark the promotion's first venture into the prestigious world of network television. It will be a one-hour primetime special that will feature just one match-up. But it's a big one. Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez will put his title on the line against division number one contender and noted knockout artist Junior dos Santos. Complete UFC on FOX weigh in results, after the jump. Main Event: 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez ( ) vs. Junior dos Santos ( ) Preliminary Card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Clay Guida ( ) vs. Ben Henderson ( ) 135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto ( ) vs. Darren Uyenoyama ( ) 145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier ( ) vs. Pablo Garza ( ) 145 lbs.: Cub Swanson ( ) vs. Ricardo Lamas ( ) 145 lbs.: Robert Peralta ( ) vs. Mackens Semerzier ( ) 185 lbs.: Paul Bradley ( ) vs. Mike Pierce ( ) 205 lbs.: Matt Lucas ( ) vs. Aaron Rosa ( ) 145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier ( ) vs. Robert Peralta ( ) 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres ( ) vs. Cole Escovedo ( ) For those fortunate enough to be in Santa Monica today, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 12), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on FOX. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on FOX coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 57's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (November 11, 2011) inside Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario. Bellator 57 will be the conclusion of both the season five welterweight and middleweight tournaments. Squaring off in the welterweight finals will be former MFC welterweight champion Douglas Lima against Ultimate Fighter veteran and lethal striker Ben Saunders. In the middleweight finals, former title challenger Alexander Shlemenko will battle Wand Fight Team's Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, Vitor Vianna. Both fights promise to be very entertaining. Also on the card are a pair of bouts that are hoping to showcase future talent. In light heavyweight action, MFC veteran Roger Hollett takes on huge Ohio native John Hawk with a spot in the Bellator season six light heavyweight tournament on the line. Opening the main card will be a very exciting battle as top Bellator lightweight prospect Alexandre Bezzera takes on UFC veteran and former Shark Fights champion Doug Evans. Complete Bellator 57 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 170 lbs.: Ben Saunders (12-3-2) vs. Douglas Lima (20-4)170 lbs.: Alexander Shlemenko (42-7) vs. Vitor Vianna (12-1-1)205 lbs.: John Hawk (6-3) vs. Roger Hollett (12-3)145 lbs.: Alexandre Bezerra (11-1) vs. Doug Evans (13-9) Undercard 155 lbs.: Mike Corey (11-2) vs. Chris Horodecki (18-3)135 lbs.: Chuck Mady (5-5) vs. Denis Puric (3-3) 155 lbs.: Eric Moon (7-6) vs. Josh Shockley (7-1)155 lbs.: Mike Sledzion (3-1) vs. Taylor Solomon (3-3)205 lbs.: Shawn Levesque (1-0) vs. Matt Van Buren (4-0) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 57, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 7 p.m. ET tomorrow night (November 12). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Event: UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes"Date: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Main event: 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares vs. Sam Stout155 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): TBA** **Fight card and line-up subject to change For more on UFC 142: "Aldo vs. Mendes" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Come for the Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem staredown, stay for the UFC on FOX weigh ins. The UFC 141 pre-fight press conference to announce "Lesnar vs. Overeem" has been booked for the Santa Monica Pier this Friday (Nov. 11, 2011) at 2 p.m. PT in Santa Monica, California, to announce the upcoming heavyweight headliner slated for the Dec. 30 pay-per-view in Las Vegas, Nevada. The press conference, which is free to attend and open to the public, will precede the UFC on FOX weigh ins for "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos," which start at 4 p.m. PT at the same location. UFC 141 will take place on New Year's Eve weekend from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in "Sin City" and pits former division champion, Brock Lesnar, who has not competed in more than a year because of a major intestinal disorder, against the former Strikeforce and K-1 Grand Prix champion Alistair Overeem. Both fighters are expected to attend and mug for the cameras. Here is the current UFC 141 fight card and line -up. Main event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 145 lbs.: Manny Gamburyan vs. Diego Nunes145 lbs.: Ross Pearson vs. Junior Assuncao155 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Jacob Volkmann **Fight card and line-up subject to change** For more on UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" be sure to hit up our event archive right here. For more on the UFC on FOX weigh ins click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently put the finishing touches on its first foray onto network television with the upcoming "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" event scheduled for Sat., Nov. 12, 2011, from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. UFC on FOX 1 will feature just one fight ... but it's a biggie. Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez will put his title on the line for the very first time against number one contender and noted Brazilian knockout artist, Junior dos Santos. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on FOX 1, beginning with the preliminary card bouts on Facebook scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the heavyweight championship bout as it happens. Here's the current UFC on FOX 1 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 265 lbs.: UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Preliminary Card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas145 lbs.: Robert Peralta vs. Mackens Semerzier185 lbs.: Paul Bradley vs. Mike Pierce205 lbs.: Matt Lucas vs. Aaron Rosa135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison We're less than a week away from fight time, Maniacs, so feel free to chime in with your thoughts on the event below. See you on Nov. 12 on FOX.

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Last night (Sat., Nov. 5, 2011), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made history with its first ever non-title, five-round main event between Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz at UFC 138 in Birmingham, England. The event nearly closed the books on the promotion's (live event) deal with Spike TV -- all that remains is The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale on Dec. 3, 2011. UFC 138 also broke the "paid attendance" record for any kind of event at Birmingham's LG Arena.  But, the high-rolling Zuffa contingent isn't done setting precedents and breaking records. Not even close. UFC will put on its first-ever show on FOX this upcoming Saturday (Nov. 12, 2011) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., with a card that features the heavyweight clash between current division champion Cain Velasquez and number one contender Junior dos Santos. The show is the first of many to come and should give mixed martial arts (MMA) -- new, old and still on the fence -- a taste of what is to come. After the jump, we'll talk about the UFC on Fox 1 full fight card, how you can catch all of the action, as well as all the other pertinent information about this ground-breaking event. Here's the complete schedule for UFC on Fox 1, as well as all the programming related to the event and how and when you can watch it: Fri., Nov. 11:7:00 p.m. ET -- UFC on FOX 1 Weigh-ins LIVE on FUEL TV7:00 p.m. ET -- Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride, episode 3 on FOX DeportesSat., Nov. 12:3:00 p.m. ET -- Cain Velasquez: Brown Pride, episodes 1-3 on FOX Deportes4:45 p.m. ET -- UFC on FOX prelims live on Facebook and FOXSports.com5:30 p.m. ET -- Weigh-ins re-air on FUEL TV6:00 p.m. ET -- UFC Primetime re-air on FUEL TV6:00 p.m. ET -- Re-air of "Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar" on FOX Deportes7:00 p.m. ET -- UFC prelims live on FOX Deportes7:00 p.m. ET -- Pre-fight show on FUEL TV, hosted by Glazer, along with Kenny Florian and Stephan Bonnar9:00 p.m. ET -- UFC on FOX broadcast, hosted by Curt Menefee, along with Dana White, Brock Lesnar and Joe Rogan. Mike Goldberg and Rogan will call the heavyweight title fight.10 p.m. ET - UFC on FOX post-fight show on FUEL TV, hosted by Glazer, along with Florian and Bonnar On fight night, the battle between Velasquez and dos Santos will be the only bout that will be shown during the hour-long broadcast. However, there are nine other fights on the under card, which fans will be able to watch on the UFC's official Facebook page, as well on FoxSports.com. Start time for the Facebook "Prelims" has not been officially announced, but the stream traditionally begins around 6 p.m. ET. Here's the complete UFC on Fox 1 fight card line up: MAIN CARD:265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos (Heavyweight championship bout)PRELIMINARY CARD (Streamed LIVE on Facebook and FoxSports.com):155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier vs. Robert Peralta135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo185 lbs.: Mike Pierce vs. Paul Bradley205 lbs.: Aaron Rosa vs. Matt Lucas Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE UFC on Fox 1 results from top to bottom, as usual. Be sure to check early in the evening for the blow-by-blow analysis of the Facebook "Prelims," all the way down to the main event, which starts at 9 p.m. ET. The Maniacs usually start turning up before the event has even begun to give their bold predictions, make some ill-advised sig bets and give "expert" analysis of their own.  For even more on UFC on Fox 1 fight card, including all the latest news and notes you can handle, be sure to check out our complete event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is all set to broadcast its first (and only) event to take place in the United Kingdom this year, which also happens to be its final fight card to be broadcast on Spike TV, later today (Nov. 5, 2011) from the LG Arena in Birmingham, England. UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" will feature a middleweight mash up between surging division contenders Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who will throw hands in the first-ever five-round, non-title fight while, while the hard-hitting local favorite, Brad Pickett, will take on Renan Barao in a bantamweight bout that will serve as the co main event of the evening. As stated above, UFC 138 is scheduled to air on Spike TV in the United States at 8 p.m. ET, which is essentially a four-hour tape delay from the live action taking place across the pond. That means that at 4 p.m. ET the main card UFC 138 results will begin flow right here at MMAmania.com. SPOILER ALERT: If you intend to watch the tape-delayed broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV then don't visit this site after 4 p.m. ET today -- you will be disappointed. UFC 138 results will be posted on this site prior to the tape-delayed broadcast in the United States. Consider yourself warned. If you're a mixed martial arts (MMA) fan who lives across the pond be sure to check out how to watch UFC 138 live on ESPN. To view ESPN programming information throughout the U.K. click here. More details on the UFC 138 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated, after the jump: Main event: 185 lbs.: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Main card (Spike TV): 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Brad Pickett170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. Thiago Alves205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire Remember, too, that the UFC 138 "Prelims" are set to air LIVE on Facebook EVERYWHERE at 1:30 p.m. ET. To watch the UFC 138 "Prelims" on Facebook (if you have a Facebook profile), simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 138, beginning with the Facebook prelims at 1:30 p.m. ET TODAY and continuing with coverage of the main card action shortly thereafter. Again, spoilers will be contained on this site for those who intend to watch the tape-delayed broadcast on Spike TV at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, we will be your one-stop-shop for all the UFC 138 post-event coverage and highlights immediately following the show. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz," be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Event: UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" Date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, on Spike TV (via stateside tape delay)Location: LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England Main event: 185 lbs.: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Main card (Spike TV): 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. Thiago Alves 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Brad Pickett 155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young 135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries 170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills 170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire *Fight card and line up subject to change.  For more on UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" hit up our news archive right here.

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The UFC is back in the U.K. after a year-long absence from the region with an event being made available for free on Spike TV this Saturday night, UFC 138. Headlined by fan-favorite Chris Leben clashing with powerful grappler Mark Munoz, the show also features bantamweight action between Renan Barao and Brad Pickett, as well as appearances from Thiago Alves, Michihiro Omigawa, and a number of Brits ready to battle in front of a riled-up audience. A Breakdown of All UFC 138 Bouts All the fighters weighed in earlier today and made their marks, though Alves originally came in heavy at 172 and was forced to drop an additional pound before getting the official green-light. Interested parties can watch live prelims through Facebook early Saturday afternoon with the Spike broadcast coming at 8:00 PM EST. Read below for a full rundown of weigh-in results: Vaughan Lee (135 lbs) vs. Chris Cariaso (135 lbs) John Maguire (170 lbs) vs. Justin Edwards (170 lbs) Che Mills (169 lbs) vs. Chris Cope (170 lbs) Rob Broughton (258 lbs) vs. Philip De Fries (243 lbs) Michihiro Omigawa (145 lbs) vs. Jason Young (145 lbs) Cyrille Diabate (206 lbs) vs. Anthony Perosh (205 lbs) Terry Etim (156 lbs) vs. Eddie Faaloloto (155 lbs) Thiago Alves (171 lbs) vs. Papy Abedi (170 lbs) Brad Pickett (134 lbs) vs. Renan “Barao” (136 lbs) Chris Leben (186 lbs) vs. Mark Munoz (186 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" is all set to go down tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, November 5, 2011) live from the LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. Remember: MMAmania.com will provide results and live updates, as well as blow-by-blow commentary of the main card fights as they happen. So if you're holding out for the Spike TV telecast at 8 p.m. ET, it's probably a good idea to keep your distance as the site is likely to be rich in spoilers. Speaking of Spike TV, this is the promotion's final broadcast through the longtime cable partner before transitioning to the FOX network later this month. Tomorrow's go-home show will be headlined by Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who've been given five rounds to settle their differences across the pond. But that's not all. Let's take a look at the UFC 138 main card match-ups, as well as some quick picks for all the Facebook preliminary fights that will air via Internet live stream. 185 lbs.: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz This should be a very winnable fight for Munoz. He's got the wrestling and the ground-and-pound to put Leben away early, but I'm wondering how much time he'll want to fool around on his feet. Munoz has been rocked before by guys that don't hit as hard as Leben (Kendall Grove, Demian Maia) and if he's looking to "test the waters" against the hands of "The Crippler," he's likely to drown. I know Leben has been on an upswing since UFC 132, but I'm not sold on his resurgence. I'm sorry, but knocking out Wanderlei Silva is like banging the homecoming queen. The first guy to do it was a legend. The eighth or ninth guy? Not so much. Let's also remember that before the "Axe Murderer" fight he was squashed by Brian Stann. I guess the best argument you can make for Leben is that he stopped Aaron Simpson, who is a similar make and model to the "Philippine Wrecking Machine," but at the end of the day, Munoz has too many ways to win. Leben will be hesitant to throw his kicks because of the takedown, so what does that leave? One big punch? He may stop a few shots early on, but once fatigue sets in, which it won't for Munoz, expect to see him put on his back and pounded out. Mark Munoz def. Chris Leben via technical knockout 155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto After a year on the sidelines courtesy of a broken rib, Terry Etim is back in the lightweight division. That's good news for fans, bad news for 155-pounders. Despite only two technical knockout finishes on his 14-3 record, Etim actually has pretty good hands -- and he's fast. Where he really shines are his submissions. He's notched 11 since a 2005 debut and while I normally frown upon confidently picking any fighter coming off a layoff, I don't expect that to be an issue here. He is, after all, fighting Edward Faaloloto. It's very difficult to be critical of a fighter without sounding disrespectful but "Falo" had two chances inside the Octagon in his very young career and he got smoked both times out. Anthony Njokuani elbowed him into oblivion before Michael Johnson of "Ultimate Fighter" fame finished him via first round strikes. I'm not closing the door on the 26-year-old Hawaiian, but he's clearly got some more work to do before making any kind of noise in the UFC. Terry Etim def. Edward Faaloloto via whatever he wants 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh Who is Anthony Perosh? He's the light heavyweight who didn't need to cut weight for a heavyweight fight against "Cro Cop" in Australia after Ben Rothwell got a tummy ache and couldn't compete. He's also a pretty decent ground fighter out of New South Wales, where he rubs elbows with none other than the "King of Rock 'n Rumble" himself, Elvis Sinosic. Does he beat "The Snake?" Probably not. Diabate has been susceptible to submissions in the past and they're both pushing 40, but if I had to choose between Cyrille losing by submission or Perosh getting his clock cleaned, I'm leaning towards the latter. Diabate is too good on his feet and while he's lacked the killer instinct in recent fights, I think this one ends early enough where conditioning won't matter. "The Hippo" will make it a fight, but I just don't see him getting in close enough to get it to the ground. If he does, that 81.5 reach will be waiting. Cyrille Diabate def. Anthony Perosh via technical knockout 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Brad Pickett Renan do Nascimento Mota Pegado, who I will mercifully refer to as Renan "Barao," is supposed to be the next big thing at bantamweight. Winning 25 straight fights has a way of doing that for a fighter. Unfortunately he's recycled so many cans in Brazil he's already earned his free Thanksgiving turkey from Shoprite. I'm not getting on the bandwagon just yet. I already made that mistake with Charles Oliveira (This kid's for real bro! Ugh ...) Especially when he's paired up against Brad Pickett, who at 20-5 has enjoyed a few win streaks of his own. The difference here is you could actually identify some of his opponents in a police line-up, like Demetrious Johnson and Scott Jorgensen, who were both at one time good enough to challenge for the 135-pound crown. If Barao is going to win this, he's going to do it from his back, as Pickett is likely to take him down at some point and try to beat him up. A first round submission via armbar or triangle wouldn't surprise me, but if it stays upright he's going to get beaten by "One Punch," literally. If Pickett survives my foreshadowed submission scare, I expect him to cruise to a unanimous decision victory. Brad Pickett def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision 170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Papy Abedi Losing to Georges St. Pierre is like winning the Academy Award for "best supporting actor." You made it to the big show, got your recognition, then went on to make some really bad choices in your next few roles. That pretty much sums up Thiago Alves for me, who continues to battle weight issues and a dreadful string of uninspired performances. What happened to the guy who had knocked out seven out of his 10 opponents prior to challenging "Rush?" His last five fights have all gone to the scorecards, a place he usually loses. That ends here. If I had to pick this fight based on looks, Papy Abedi wins hands down. He's got a terrifying physique and unparalleled athleticism. Unfortunately I've never seen the guy fight. True, he's undefeated, but I can't even pronounce half of his previous opponents and he's walking in cold against one of the top welterweights in the world. Until I see him inside the Octagon, which can be an unforgiving place for first-timers, I have to side with Alves. Remember, Paulo Thiago is the exception, not the rule. It also doesn't help that one of Abedi's video blogs talked about how nervous he was. Alves is a machine on the feet and taking him down is something few people outside of GSP can do. I expect him to control this fight from beginning to end, which should come somewhere in the second round. Thiago Alves def. Papy Abedi via technical knockout. Preliminary card quick picks: 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young -- Omigawa is the more well-rounded fighter. He's also Japanese and fighting in the UFC. Whatever, I'm still picking him by UD.135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee -- Lee by TKO. He got off to a slow start but he's been electric in his last three.265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries -- De Fries by submission. He's 7-0 (all subs) and Broughton is too slow and plodding.170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills -- I like Chris via Cope-a-dope. People still don't take this guy seriously but he finds a way to win. UD.170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire -- Edwards by UD because he looks like Randy Couture and I'm a "Natural" fan. That's a wrap, folks. Remember to come check us out after the show for all the latest results, recaps and coverage of UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz." What do you think? Now it's your turn ... let us have it in the comments section and share your thoughts and picks for tomorrow night's event.

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It may be a smaller blip than normal on MMA’s proverbial radar screen but UFC 138 still boasts some interesting bouts for those who more interested in technique than they are star-power. Headlined by brash brawler Chris Leben locking horns against accomplished wrestler Mark Munoz, also known for delivering some powerful strikes, the card will be shown for free on Spike TV this Saturday night starting at 8:00 PM EST. However, before the middleweights or their peers can take to the Octagon tomorrow night they have to first step onto the scale as they did earlier today. Munoz and Leben both came in on target as did the bulk of the other competitors slated for action in Birmingham, England. However, one notable exception included Thiago Alves who was 172 pounds and has been given additional time to shed the weight. Alves has a history of coming in heavy and has no doubt already received an earful from his bosses as a result of today’s transgression. Here is a full list of results from the UFC 138 weigh-ins: Vaughan Lee (135 lbs) vs. Chris Cariaso (135 lbs) John Maguire (170 lbs) vs. Justin Edwards (170 lbs) Che Mills (169 lbs) vs. Chris Cope (170 lbs) Rob Broughton (258 lbs) vs. Philip De Fries (243 lbs) Michihiro Omigawa (145 lbs) vs. Jason Young (145 lbs) Cyrille Diabate (206 lbs) vs. Anthony Perosh (205 lbs) Terry Etim (156 lbs) vs. Eddie Faaloloto (155 lbs) Thiago Alves (172 lbs)* vs. Papy Abedi (170 lbs) Brad Pickett (134 lbs) vs. Renan “Barao” (136 lbs) Chris Leben (186 lbs) vs. Mark Munoz (186 lbs) * – Has extra time to make weight PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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The official weigh-in event for ProElite 2: "Big Guns" will take place today (Fri., Nov. 4) at 5:00 p.m. ET, LIVE from the iWireless Center in Moline, Illinois.  Both the main event and co-main event fights feature former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former heavyweight champions, as Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski will square off, but not against each other. Sylvia will take on German Judo practitioner Andreas Kraniotakes. Arlovski will go head-to-head with grizzled journeyman Travis Fulton. The card will also feature the first four fights of the Pro Elite heavyweight grand prix (which does not include Sylvia or Arlovski). Additionally, mixed martial arts (MMA) newcomers Mark Ellis and Reagan Penn will try to stay perfect as they each will be participating in their second professional bout, respectively.  MMAmania.com will have the full results as soon as the athletes are done weighing in. Be sure to check back here to see if all the fighters made weight. Complete ProElite 2 weigh in results after the jump: MAIN CARD 265 lbs.: Andreas Kraniotakes ( ) vs. Tim Sylvia ( )265 lbs.: Andrei Arlovski ( ) vs. Travis Fulton ( )170 lbs.: Evan Cutts ( ) vs. Reagan Penn ( )265 lbs.: Mark Ellis ( ) vs. Ryan Martinez ( )265 lbs.: Ed Carpenter ( ) vs. Jake Heun ( )265 lbs.: Cody Griffin ( ) vs. Justyn Riley ( )265 lbs.: Richard Odoms ( ) vs. Rodney Housley ( ) Remember that MMAmania.com will have full recaps of the fights and post event coverage from ProElite 2, tomorrow night (Sat., Nov. 5). Don't forget that you can watch all the action LIVE on HDNet, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET. For more on ProElite 2: "Big Guns" click here.

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ProElite is back and ready to roll with its second mixed martial arts (MMA) event tomorrow night (Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011) LIVE from the iWireless Center in Molene, Illinois. ProElite 2: "Big Guns" will feature former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia taking on German tough guy Andrea Kraniotakes while another UFC 265-pound title holder, Andrei Arlovski, tries to prove that he's still got some gas left in the tank as he faces "The Ironman" Travis Fulton. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE results and blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of ProElite 2 below, beginning with the main card bouts on HDNet at 9:00 p.m. ET. Many of our readers check-in before, during and after the televised action to share their thoughts on all the exciting action. Therefore, feel free to leave a comment (or 137) before you leave and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show -- it always turns out to be a great discussion. Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis after ProElite 2 is all wrapped. Complete ProElite 2 results after the jump. (Note: This will go from the bottom up; therefore, scroll toward the bottom for the latest detailed round-by-round action.) QUICK RESULTS: 265 lbs.: Andreas Kraniotakes vs. Tim Sylvia265 lbs.: Andrei Arlovski vs. Travis Fulton170 lbs.: Evan Cutts vs. Reagan Penn265 lbs.: Mark Ellis vs. Ryan Martinez 265 lbs.: Ed Carpenter vs. Jake Heun265 lbs.: Cody Griffin vs. Justyn Riley 265 lbs.: Richard Odoms vs. Rodney Housley PROELITE 2 PLAY-BY-PLAY LIVE MAIN CARD COMMENTARY:Haggerty here! Andreas Kraniotakes vs. Tim Sylvia Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end- Andrei Arlovski vs. Travis Fulton Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end-   Evan Cutts vs. Reagan Penn Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end-   Mark Ellis vs. Ryan Martinez Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end-   Ed Carpenter vs. Jake Heun Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end-   Cody Griffin vs. Justyn Riley Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end-   Richard Odoms vs. Rodney Housley   Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Results:    -end-

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The official weigh in event for UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" is set to take place today (Nov. 4, 2011) LIVE from the Community Hall in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 9 a.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 138 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 138 will feature a middleweight mash-up between surging division contenders Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who will throw hands in the first-ever five round non-title fight that airs stateside via same-day tape delay at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. In addition, former UFC welterweight number one contender Thiago Alves will make his return to the cage against Swedish newcomer Papy Abedi. Complete UFC 138 weigh in results after the jump: Main event: 185 lbs.: Chris Leben ( ) vs. Mark Munoz ( ) Main card (Spike TV): 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi ( ) vs. Thiago Alves ( ) 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate ( ) vs. Anthony Perosh ( ) 135 lbs.: Renan Barao ( ) vs. Brad Pickett ( ) 155 lbs.: Terry Etim ( ) vs. Edward Faaloloto ( ) Preliminary card (Facebook): 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa ( ) vs. Jason Young ( ) 135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso ( ) vs. Vaughan Lee ( ) 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton ( ) vs. Philip De Fries ( ) 170 lbs.: Chris Cope ( ) vs. Che Mills ( ) 170 lbs.: Justin Edwards ( ) vs. John Maguire ( ) For those fortunate enough to be across the pond that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. GMT local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 5), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 138 coverage you can handle.

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Many have called for Yoshihiro Akiyama to drop down to welterweight ever since he debuted in the UFC with a narrow victory over Alan Belcher. After losing his last three, Akiyama finally decided to go for it. To make sure he could do it though, Akiyama did a test cut and the picture above is the result. According to MMA Fighting’s Japanese MMA reporter, Daniel Herbertson, Akiyama dropped from 203-205 lbs. to 170 lbs. in only four weeks, but said the last 12 lbs. were “quite hard.” Regardless, Akiyama made it and we’ll be seeing him at welterweight next. The questions now are when and against who?

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If you were hoping to catch the 155-pound barn-burner between Clay Guida and Ben Henderson, well, I hope you have a ticket to the UFC on FOX event on Nov. 12 in Anaheim, California. Or at the very least, high speed Internet access. That's because the preliminary card for the network television debut will remain untelevised, according to UFC President Dana White, who told media members on today's pre-fight conference call that 'Velasquez vs. Dos Santos' is exactly what it sounds like. What you see is what you get. "There's only going to be one fight. Heavyweight championship fight is the only fight that's going to be on Fox. (Even if) it goes 10 seconds. There's going to be a lot of breaking down the fight, features, going backstage. This is probably the first time we've ever done this I think, if we did we did it a long time ago, an interview with the guys before they come out. It's going to be a completely different format than we've ever done before." The UFC on FOX undercard will stream live via Facebook and FOX.com and is almost certainly going to show up on one of the FOX channels like FX or Fuel TV at a later date. Here is the current UFC on FOX: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" fight card and line-up: Main Event (Televised): 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Preliminary Card (Facebook and FOX.com): 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas145 lbs.: Robert Peralta vs. Mackens Semerzier185 lbs.: Paul Bradley vs. Mike Pierce205 lbs.: Matt Lucas vs. Aaron Rosa170 lbs.: Clay Harvsion vs. DaMarques Johnson 145 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo For all the UFC on FOX news and notes click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on FOX 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" is set to take place in Anaheim, California, on Fri., Nov. 11, 2011. No location has been determined at this time. What has been determined, though, is that the weigh-ins will air live on FUEL TV for the very first time. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on FOX weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on FOX 1 will mark the promotion's first venture into the prestigious world of network television. It will be a one-hour primetime special that will feature just one match-up.  But it's a big one. Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez will put his title on the line against division number one contender and noted knockout artist Junior dos Santos. Here is the current UFC on FOX 1 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 265 lbs.: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Preliminary Card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas145 lbs.: Robert Peralta vs. Mackens Semerzier185 lbs.: Paul Bradley vs. Mike Pierce205 lbs.: Matt Lucas vs. Aaron Rosa145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier vs. Robert Peralta135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo For those fortunate enough to be in California that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. GMT local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 5), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 138 coverage you can handle.

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship made a historic deal with FOX networks earlier this year. One of the biggest stories to come out of that deal is the new Ultimate Fighter format. Each year will feature two seasons of TUF, which each weekly fight airing live on FX. The Friday night show will feature a wrap up of the previous week, leading into the live fight, followed by what has been deemed the aftermath portion. This means that for 26 Fridays next year, there will be a live fight on FX. The finales will also air live on FX. Today the UFC announced that TUF 15 will feature lightweight (155 lb) and welterweight (170 lb) fighters. The coaches have yet to be named. Interested in trying out? Take a look at the application after the jump. TUF 15 features 155lb and 170lb Fighters TUF Application THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® 15 (on FX) TRYOUTS The Ultimate Fighter® season 15 is open to Lightweights (155lb) and Welterweights (170lb) fighters. REQUIRMENTS: 1. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age. 2. All applicants must have a winning record of at least 3 PROFESSIONAL MMA fights. All records will be verified on sherdog.com and mixedmartialarts.com. If we cannot verify your record on either of these sites you will NOT be considered. 3. All applicants must complete and sign the application. THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO APPLY 1. Attend the Open Call in Las Vegas NV, on Monday, December 5, 2011 Texas Station 2101 Texas Star Lane North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Tryouts will be held in the Dallas Ballroom For room reservations please call 1-800-654-8888 All applicants must arrive between 8AM – 9AM for registration. Fighters will be required to grapple and hit pads, so please dress appropriately and bring all necessary gear. (Mouth guard, cup, hand wraps & gloves)

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Anthony Johnson reveals the reasons why he took a fight with Vitor Belfort at middleweight, and if his future lies at 170lbs or 185lbs.

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Man down! The UFC 138 fight card and line-up for "Leben vs. Munoz" just got a last-minute facelift following an injury to Paul Taylor, who was scheduled to meet on the televised card this Saturday (Nov. 5) at the LG Arena from the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. From UFC.com: Following a minor car accident Monday night in which he was rear-ended at a red light and suffered whiplash, lightweight Paul Taylor has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 138 bout with Anthony Njokuani. Due to the late nature of this card change, the bout will not be replaced, and the light heavyweight bout between Anthony Perosh and Cyrille Diabate will move to the main card. Here is a look at the reworked UFC 138 fight card and line-up: Main event: 185 lbs.: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Main card (Spike TV): 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. Thiago Alves 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Brad Pickett 155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young 135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries 170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills 170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire For more UFC 138 news and notes click here.

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Event: M-1 Global: "Fedor vs. Monson" Date: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2011, on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: The Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia Main event: 265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Jeff Monson Main card (pay-per-view): 155 lbs.: Daniel Weichel vs. Jose Figueroa185 lbs.: Artur Guseinov vs. Xavier Foupa Pokam170 lbs.: Alexander Yakovlev vs. Juan Manuel Suarez Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 205 lbs.: Alexander Volkov vs. Arsen Abdulkerimov *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For more on M-1 Global: "Fedor vs. Monson" hit up our news archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is headed across the pond this Saturday night (Nov. 5, 2011) for its final Spike TV fight card emanating from the LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" will feature a middleweight mash-up between surging division contenders Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who will throw hands in the first-ever five round non-title fight while former UFC welterweight number one contender Thiago Alves makes his return to the cage against Swedish newcomer Papy Abedi. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 138, beginning with the preliminary card bouts on Facebook scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. In addition, we will also provide LIVE, real-time results of the main card action as it happens throughout the afternoon. UFC 138 will stream live Facebook prelims, but the actual main card does not air until 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. Therefore, use extreme caution if you're holding out for the televised action, as we'll be continually posting LIVE results and commentary. Here is the current UFC 138 fight card and line-up: Main event: 185 lbs.: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Main card (Spike TV): 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. Thiago Alves 155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor 135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Brad Pickett 155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young 205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh 135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries 170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills 170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire Remember: Facebook streams live, Spike TV is on tape-delay and MMAmania.com will be posting results as they happen. It should be an interesting day of fights so be sure to stop by before, during and after the show for all the results and commentary you can handle. To get up to speed on this weekend's UFC 138 event, click here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing another round of prelims to its official Facebook page, this time for UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" on Nov. 5 from the LG Arena at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. You know the deal by now: "Like" the UFC on Facebook, watch free fights. It really is that simple. What's different this time around, however, is that the popular social networking site won't be the jump off for the UFC 138 main card fights. Those won't air until later that evening at 8 p.m. ET via same-day tape delay on Spike TV. Watch some fights, go out to dinner, come home and watch some more. Here's what's in store for Facebook "friends" on Nov. 5: 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire UFC 138 will feature a middleweight mash-up between surging division contenders Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who will throw hands in the first-ever five round non-title fight main event. Former welterweight number one contender Thiago Alves is also back in action when he takes on Swedish newcomer Papy Abedi. For all the latest news and notes on UFC 138 be sure to hit up or event archive right here.

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The biggest mixed martial arts organization in the world is finally coming to San Jose, California, as UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" will invade the HP Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2011. The pay-per-view event will be headlined by a light heavyweight throwdown that could very well determine the next number one number contender to the 205-pound title, as Mauricio Rua welcomes Dan Henderson back to the Octagon. In other action, Wanderlei Silva will give it one more go against the debuting former Strikeforce champion Cung Le. The complete UFC 139 fight card is after the jump. Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman Preliminary card (may not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace135 lbs.: Johnny Eduardo vs. Michael McDonald170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Seth Baczynski155 lbs.: Danny Castillo vs. Shamar Bailey For all the latest news and notes on UFC 139 be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Oct. 29, 2011) to the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, with a welterweight title bout as well as the continuation of the promotion's season five heavyweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 56 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. The main event of the evening will be a Bellator welterweight title fight as undefeated champion Ben Askren looks to defend his title against season four tournament winner and former IFL champion Jay Hieron. Quarterfinal winners Ron Sparks and Eric Prindle will square off on one side of the bracket while injury alternate Thiago Santos will match up against Neil Grove, who advanced on late notice when Blagoi Ivanov was also forced out with an injury. Complete Bellator 56 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV2) 170 lbs.: Ben Askren  vs. Jay Hieron 265 lbs.: Neil Grove vs. Thiago Santos 265 lbs.: Eric Prindle vs. Ron Sparks Undercard (Spike.com) 145 lbs.: Adam Schindler  vs. Jeremy Spoon 170 lbs.: Marcio Navarro vs. Rudy Bears 205 lbs.: Kelvin Tiller  vs. Dan Spohn 158 lbs.: William de Souza  vs. Emanuel Brooks 135 lbs.: Jemeison Saudino  vs. Jacob Aiken 135 lbs.: Aaron Ely  vs. Owen Evinger265 lbs.: Daniel Gallemore  vs. Derrick Ruffin  Hemmi here, I'll be giving you the full play-by-play of the main card. 170 lbs.: Ben Askren vs. Jay Hieron Round one: Round two: Round three: Round four: Round five: Final Result: -end- 265 lbs.: Neil Grove vs. Thiago Santos Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 265 lbs.: Eric Prindle vs. Ron Sparks Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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In the infamous words of Bruce Buffer, it’s tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime…for another UFC event that kicks of a stretch of consecutive shows! Set to unfold from Las Vegas, UFC 137 is headlined by former champions Nick Diaz and BJ Penn throwing down with a number of other interesting match-ups to be found as well including Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver, Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski, Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Flipovic, and Matt Mitrione vs. Cheick Kongo. However, before the fighters can face off in the Octagon they have to step on the scale in hopes of making weight and seeing their bouts become official. Though the majority of the bunch hit their marks, Griffin actually came in three pounds heavy for his fight and has been some additional time to drop the weight. Two highlights from the festivities involved a heated staredown between the headliners where the two welterweights had to be separated after making contact, shoving each other in the process, as well as Nelson wearing a fat-suit on the scale to disguise his weight. Here is a complete rundown of UFC 137 weigh-in results: Francis Carmont (185 lbs) vs. Chris Camozzi (185 lbs) Dustin Jacoby (185 lbs) vs. Clifford Starks (186 lbs) Brandon Vera (205 lbs) vs. Eliot Marshall (204 lbs) Daniel Downes (155 lbs) vs. Ramsey Nijem (155 lbs) Dennis Siver (155 lbs) vs. Donald Cerrone (156 lbs) Bart Palaszewski (146 lbs) vs. Tyson Griffin (149 lbs)* Mirko Filipovic (235 lbs) ( lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (252 lbs) Jeff Curran (134 lbs) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135 lbs) Hatsu Hioki (145 lbs) vs. George Roop (145 lbs) Cheick Kongo (234 lbs) vs. Matt Mitrione (255 lbs) B.J. Penn (169 lbs) vs. Nick Diaz (170 lbs) * – Missed 146 pound limit PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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The official weigh in event for UFC 137: "Penn vs. Diaz" is set to take place today (Oct. 28, 2011) LIVE from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 7 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 137 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 137 will feature former welterweight champion B.J. Penn taking on ex-Strikeforce 170-pound titleholder Nick Diaz. In the co-main event, fast-rising heavyweight prospect Matt Mitrione challenges the hard-hitting Cheick Kongo. Complete UFC 137 weigh in results after the jump: Main event: 170 lbs.: B.J. Penn ( ) vs. Nick Diaz ( ) Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo ( ) vs. Matt Mitrione ( )265 lbs.: Roy Nelson ( ) vs. Mirko Filipovic ( )145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki ( ) vs. George Roop ( )135 lbs.: Jeff Curran ( ) vs. Scott Jorgensen ( ) Spike TV "Prelims:" 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone ( ) vs. Dennis Siver ( )145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin ( ) vs. Bart Palaszewski ( ) Preliminary card (Facebook stream): 205 lbs.: Brandon Vera ( ) vs. Eliot Marshall ( )170 lbs.: Danny Downes ( ) vs Ramsey Nijem ( )185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi ( ) vs Francis Carmont ( ) For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former heavyweight champion Frank Mir at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Oct. 29), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 137 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 56's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (October 28, 2011) in the Athens Room of the Argosy Casino in Kansas City, Kansas. Bellator 56 will be the continuation of the promotion's season five heavyweight tournament with the semifinals.  The main event of the evening will be a Bellator welterweight title fight as undefeated champion Ben Askren looks to defend his title against season four tournament winner and former IFL champion Jay Hieron. Quarterfinal winners Ron Sparks and Eric Prindle will square off on one side of the bracket while injury alternate Thiago Santos will match up against Neil Grove, who advanced on late notice when Blagoi Ivanov was also forced out with an injury. Complete Bellator 56 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 170 lbs.: Ben Askren (8-0) vs. Jay Hieron (22-4)265 lbs.: Neil Grove (11-4-1) vs. Thiago Santos (9-1)265 lbs.: Eric Prindle (8-1) vs. Ron Sparks (8-0) Undercard 265 lbs.: Daniel Gallemore (0-1) vs. Derrick Ruffin (1-3)170 lbs.: Marcio Navarro (7-7) vs. Rudy Bears (13-9) 145 lbs.: Adam Schindler (9-2) vs. Jeremy Spoon (11-0)205 lbs.: Kelvin Tiller (1-1) vs. Dan Spohn (6-0).155 lbs.: William de Souza (1-2) vs. Emanuel Brooks (4-0)145 lbs.: Jemeison Saudino (1-0) vs. Jacob Aiken (0-1)135 lbs.: Aaron Ely (1-0) vs. Owen Evinger (7-1) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 56, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (October 29). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing another round of prelims to its official Facebook page, this time for the historic UFC on FOX 1: "Velasquez vs. Dos Santos" event on Nov. 12 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. You know the deal by now: "Like" the UFC on Facebook, watch free fights. It really is that simple. This time, though, the complete preliminary card, which is to say every fight except Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos, will also air on FOX.com. No announcement has been made to say this will be the norm from here on out, but this most certainly serves its purpose for the time being. UFC President Dana White did say to expect the Facebook fights to go away starting when the FOX deal really kicks in come Jan. 2012. Nothing wrong with a stopgap in the meantime. Here's what's in store for Facebook "friends" -- and FOX.com goers -- on Nov. 12: 155 lbs.: Clay Guida vs. Ben Henderson145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier vs. Pablo Garza145 lbs.: Cub Swanson vs. Ricardo Lamas170 lbs.: DaMarques Johnson vs. Clay Harvison135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Darren Uyenoyama145 lbs.: Mackens Semerzier vs. Robert Peralta 135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Cole Escovedo 185 lbs.: Mike Pierce vs. Paul Bradley205 lbs.: Aaron Rosa vs. Matt Lucas UFC on FOX 1 marks the debut of the world's largest fight promotion on network television. And it's bringing out the big guns with Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez defending his title against Brazilian knockout king Junior dos Santos. For all the latest news and notes on UFC on FOX 1 be sure to hit up or event archive right here.

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Countdown to UFC 137: "Penn vs. Diaz" will debut TONIGHT (Monday, Oct. 24, 2011) at 11:30 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring former UFC Welterweight Champion B.J. Penn and ex-Strikeforce division kingpin Nick Diaz. UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 137" at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 3:30 p.m. ET on Spike TV Thursday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. ET on the Versus Network Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1:30 p.m. ET on Spike TV "Penn vs. Diaz" will also feature a co-main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweight "Meathead" Matt Mitrione against French kickboxer Cheick Kongo. Here is the current UFC 137 fight card and line-up: Main event: 170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione 265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic 145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop 135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen Spike TV "Prelims:" 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver 145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski Preliminary card (Facebook stream): 205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall 170 lbs.: Danny Downes vs Ramsey Nijem 185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs Francis Carmont MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Oct. 29), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 137 news and notes click here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Oct. 15, 2011) to the Cocopah Casino in Yuma, Arizona, with the continuation of the promotion's season five bantamweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 55 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Former Olympic bronze medal winner Alexis Vila will battle gritty WEC veteran Marcos Galvao while Bellator season three finalist Ed West will take on highly touted Brazilian prospect Eduardo Dantas. The winners will advance to the finals to potentially earn a title shot against Bellator champion Zach Makovsky. Also on the card will be a superfight featuring the Bellator light heavyweight champion Christian M'Pumbu as he squares off with massive MMA veteran Travis Wiuff. The opening bout of the main card will be a lightweight attraction as top Brazilian prospect Ricardo Tirloni and EliteXC veteran Steve Gable. Complete Bellator 55 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV2) 135 lbs.: Marcos Galvao vs. Alexis Vila 135 lbs.: Eduardo Dantas vs. Ed West 205 lbs.: Christian M'Pumbu vs. Travis Wiuff 155 lbs.: Ricardo Tirloni vs. Steve Gable Undercard (Spike.com) 155 lbs.: Cesar Avila vs. Efrain Escudero 210 lbs.: Carlos Flores vs. Richard Hale 185 lbs.: Edgar Garcia vs. Jacob Ortiz 155 lbs.: Erin Beach vs. Roscoe Jackson 145 lbs.: Nick Piedmont vs. Jade Porter 185 lbs.: Dano Moore vs. Steve Steinbeiss Hemmi here, I'll be handling the play-by-play tonight. 135 lbs.: Marcos Galvao vs. Alexis Vila Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 135 lbs.: Eduardo Dantas vs. Ed West Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 205 lbs.: Christian M'Pumbu vs. Travis Wiuff Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end- 155 lbs.: Ricardo Tirloni vs. Steve Gable Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result: -end-

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Bellator FC is back with another semifinal round of Season 5 tournament action, this weekend presenting the final four in the remaining bantamweight field facing off for a spot in the final where one man will emerge with $100,000 and a title-shot. Set to take place in Yuma, Arizona, Bellator 55 features Ed West facing Eduardo Dantas on one side of the bracket with Alexis Vila looking for another devastating knockout with Marcos Galvao doing his best to hold off the undefeated Olympian. The card will also feature light heavyweight champ Christian M’Pumbu taking on veteran Travis Wiuff in non-title action and the Bellator debut of former Ultimate Fighter winner Efrain Escudero. Before any of the fighters take to the cage they must first battle the scale. Weigh-ins are set for this evening at 8:00 PM EST and Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in to relay live results back to readers. Read below for a fill list of Bellator 55 weights: Nick Piedmont ( lbs) vs. Jade Porter ( lbs) Erin Beach ( lbs) vs. Roscoe Jackson ( lbs) Jacob Ortiz ( lbs) vs. Edgar Garcia ( lbs) Steve Steinbeiss ( lbs) vs. Dano Moore ( lbs) Steve Gable ( lbs) vs. Ricardo Tirloni ( lbs) Richard Hale ( lbs) vs. Carlos Flores ( lbs) Efrain Escudero ( lbs) vs. Ceasar Avila ( lbs) Christian M’Pumbu ( lbs) vs. Travis Wiuff ( lbs) Ed West ( lbs) vs. Eduardo Dantas ( lbs) Alexis Vila ( lbs) vs. Marcos Galvao ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – BELLATOR

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What, you thought we were done tinkering with the UFC 137 fight card? Silly little MMA fan! Middleweight mauler Brad Tavares has been bitten by the injury bug and forced to withdraw from the "Penn vs. Diaz" pay-per-view card set for Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC officials made the announcement earlier today. Stepping in for him against Dustin Jacoby, himself a late replacement, is promotional newcomer Clifford Starks; however, they will be sent back down to the Facebook Prelims and the bantamweight brawl between Jeff Curran and Scott Jorgensen will move up a few slots to take their place. A look at the updated (and constantly changing) UFC 137 fight card, after the jump. Main event: 170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen Spike TV "Prelims:" 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski Preliminary card (Facebook stream): 185 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby vs Clifford Starks205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall170 lbs.: Danny Downes vs. Ramsey Nijem185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Francis Carmont For more on UFC 137: "Penn vs. Diaz" click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" is set to take place at the Community Hall in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, on Fri., Nov. 4, 2011. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 9 a.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 138 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 138 will feature a middleweight mash-up between surging division contenders Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who will throw hands in the first-ever five round non-title fight that airs stateside via same-day tape delay at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. In addition, former UFC welterweight number one contender Thiago Alves will make his return to the cage against Swedish newcomer Papy Abedi. Here is the current UFC 138 fight card and line-up: The official weigh in event for UFC 138: "Leben vs. Munoz" is set to take place at the Community Hall in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, on Fri., Nov. 4, 2011. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 9 a.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 138 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 138 will feature a middleweight mash-up between surging division contenders Chris Leben and Mark Munoz, who will throw hands in the first-ever five round non-title fight that airs stateside via same-day tape delay at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. In addition, former UFC welterweight number one contender Thiago Alves will make his return to the cage against Swedish newcomer Papy Abedi. Here is the current UFC 138 fight card and line-up: Main event: 185 lbs.: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Main card (Spike TV): 170 lbs.: Papy Abedi vs. Thiago Alves155 lbs.: Anthony Njokuani vs. Paul Taylor135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Brad Pickett Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 145 lbs.: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Jason Young155 lbs.: Terry Etim vs. Edward Faaloloto205 lbs.: Cyrille Diabate vs. Anthony Perosh 135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Vaughan Lee 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Philip De Fries 170 lbs.: Chris Cope vs. Che Mills 170 lbs.: Justin Edwards vs. John Maguire For those fortunate enough to be across the pond that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. GMT local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 5), which is slated to air at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 138 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 55's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (October 21, 2011) at the Cocopah Casino in Yuma, Arizona. Bellator 55 will be the continuation of the promotion's season five bantamweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. Season three finalist Ed West will take on highly touted Brazilian prospect Eduardo Dantas while former Olympic bronze medal winner Alexis Vila will battle gritty WEC veteran Marcos Galvao. Also on the card will be a superfight featuring the Bellator light heavyweight champion Christian M'Pumbu as he squares off with massive MMA veteran Travis Wiuff. The opening bout of the main card will be a lightweight attraction as top Brazilian prospect Ricardo Tirloni and EliteXC veteran Steve Gable. Complete Bellator 55 weigh in results after the jump: The official weigh-in event for Bellator 55's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (October 21, 2011) at the Cocopah Casino in Yuma, Arizona. Bellator 55 will be the continuation of the promotion's season five bantamweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. Season three finalist Ed West will take on highly touted Brazilian prospect Eduardo Dantas while former Olympic bronze medal winner Alexis Vila will battle gritty WEC veteran Marcos Galvao. Also on the card will be a superfight featuring the Bellator light heavyweight champion Christian M'Pumbu as he squares off with massive MMA veteran Travis Wiuff. The opening bout of the main card will be a lightweight attraction as top Brazilian prospect Ricardo Tirloni and EliteXC veteran Steve Gable. Complete Bellator 55 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 135 lbs.: Marcos Galvao (10-4-1) vs. Alexis Vila (10-0)135 lbs.: Eduardo Dantas (11-2) vs. Ed West (17-5)205 lbs.: Christian M'Pumbu (18-3-1) vs. Travis Wiuff (64-14)155 lbs.: Ricardo Tirloni (13-1) vs. Steve Gable (5-1) Undercard 155 lbs.: Cesar Avila (6-1) vs. Efrain Escudero (17-3) 205 lbs.: Carlos Flores (5-0) vs. Richard Hale (17-4-1)185 lbs.: Edgar Garcia (10-2) vs. Jacob Ortiz (10-2).155 lbs.: Erin Beach (2-1) vs. Roscoe Jackson (1-4)145 lbs.: Nick Piedmont (5-2) vs. Jade Porter (7-2)185 lbs.: Dano Moore (5-5) vs. Steve Steinbeiss (8-4) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 55, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (October 22). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Event: UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem"Date: Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NevadaMain event: 265 lbs.: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Main card (pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks170 lbs.: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): NA* **Fight card and line-up subject to change** For more on UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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When I think back to my first image of your prototypical "David vs. Goliath' match, my memory recalls Keith Hackney vs. Emmanuel Yarborough: the UFC 1 matchup involving a Kenpo Karate instructor and a 600lb slab of sumo beef. As a teenager, I was appalled. But I was thrilled at the same time, because the smaller guy won. Skill bested size. But looking back, it wasn't really that impressive. I mean, yea, 600lbs is a lot. But as Emmnauel proved once he was felled and seemed to need a forklift to get back up, it's also a little too much. Looking back I feel sorry for the guy. He was a zero in a half shell off his back. The fight was over once Yarborough hit the ground. Skill didn't beat size. Agility beat inertia. Speed beat sloth. Pronto punished paralysis. I'd alliterate in lamer ways, but you get the point.  Since then, MMA has had a few other doozies. Namely, Genki Sudo vs. Butterbean. But K-1 had their own version, except the Goliaths in this scene could actually fight. If they got put on their back, the muscles in their legs could actually support their upper body weight. Which is what made Kaoklai Kaennorsing's presence in the K-1 circuit several years back all the more impressive. If Kaoklai fought in the UFC he would be a small welterweight, if that at 175lbs. Despite the massive size disadvantage (unlike Keith Hackney before him, a meaningful size disadvantage), Kaoklai found some success in the 2004 K-1 Grand Prix. This would be a few months after he won the K-1 GP in Seoul (one of his victims was Denis Kang). Though he didn't win the GP in Tokyo, his win over 'Mighty Mo' was perhaps enough to call what Kaoklai achieved 'a run' of sorts. Mo Siliga was a relative newcomer on the K-1 circuit, but like all scrappy Samoans, he could punch (his last 3 wins before his fight with Kaoklai were by TKO/KO), could take a punch, and was a big man (close to 300lbs of non-Yarborough beef). As you can tell by the picture above of shin meeting mandible, Kaoklai won by an unlikely KO. Will he be able to repeat that success when he fights for the WBC Muay Thai Interim Light Heavyweight World Title against Joe Schilling this weekend? Not likely, as Joe Schilling is considered by many to be a hot prospect. Plus...if he falls he can get back up. Hit the jump for the video of the fight. When I think back to my first image of your prototypical "David vs. Goliath' match, my memory recalls Keith Hackney vs. Emmanuel Yarborough: the UFC 1 matchup involving a Kenpo Karate instructor and a 600lb slab of sumo beef. As a teenager, I was appalled. But I was thrilled at the same time, because the smaller guy won. Skill bested size. But looking back, it wasn't really that impressive. I mean, yea, 600lbs is a lot. But as Emmnauel proved once he was felled and seemed to need a forklift to get back up, it's also a little too much. Looking back I feel sorry for the guy. He was a zero in a half shell off his back. The fight was over once Yarborough hit the ground. Skill didn't beat size. Agility beat inertia. Speed beat sloth. Pronto punished paralysis. I'd alliterate in lamer ways, but you get the point.  Since then, MMA has had a few other doozies. Namely, Genki Sudo vs. Butterbean. But K-1 had their own version, except the Goliaths in this scene could actually fight. If they got put on their back, the muscles in their legs could actually support their upper body weight. Which is what made Kaoklai Kaennorsing's presence in the K-1 circuit several years back all the more impressive. If Kaoklai fought in the UFC he would be a small welterweight, if that at 175lbs. Despite the massive size disadvantage (unlike Keith Hackney before him, a meaningful size disadvantage), Kaoklai found some success in the 2004 K-1 Grand Prix. This would be a few months after he won the K-1 GP in Seoul (one of his victims was Denis Kang). Though he didn't win the GP in Tokyo, his win over 'Mighty Mo' was perhaps enough to call what Kaoklai achieved 'a run' of sorts. Mo Siliga was a relative newcomer on the K-1 circuit, but like all scrappy Samoans, he could punch (his last 3 wins before his fight with Kaoklai were by TKO/KO), could take a punch, and was a big man (close to 300lbs of non-Yarborough beef). As you can tell by the picture above of shin meeting mandible, Kaoklai won by an unlikely KO. Will he be able to repeat that success when he fights for the WBC Muay Thai Interim Light Heavyweight World Title against Joe Schilling this weekend? Not likely, as Joe Schilling is considered by many to be a hot prospect. Plus...if he falls he can get back up. Hit the jump for the video of the fight. Kaoklai Kaennorsing vs. Mighty Mo (via JasinhoTheOne)

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If you ever want to watch your sports nutritionist blow a blood vessel, tell them you intend on cutting 40 lbs in one day. Today, that’s exactly what we learned about Semtex and how he drops to 170 on the day of the weigh-in, which is about as irresponsible as betting money on the Philadelphia Eagles to make the playoffs this season. 40 lbs is a lot of weight to cut for any division, but it seems especially much for someone slated to compete at 170 lbs within a 24 hour time-frame. For those that don’t know, missing weight is easily fighting’s worst faux-pas. Not only does it cost you a percentage of your purse, but your opponent technically doesn’t have to accept the fight (as per most contracts). Paul Daley has missed weight several times in his career, and it has grown troublesome for the promoters and their respective opponents. While there was one instance when his flight was delayed and he wasn’t allowed to cut weight at the airport en-route to the UFC, there have been other times where he’s just gotten in over his head with too much weight and too little time to lose it. Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson may cut the most to get down to welterweight, but Paul Daley is nominating himself for honorable mention in this video with how quickly he does it. As fans, we don’t care how far he procrastinates cutting weight, we just want to see him continue competing. [Source]

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Ripple effect! The UFC 137 fight card, which last night (Oct. 18, 2011) went into the lab for some modifications, will re-emerge with a middleweight bout between Brad Tavares and Dustin Jacoby attached to its pay-per-view broadcast. That's because the B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz fight is the new headliner for the Oct. 29 show in Las Vegas, after Georges St. Pierre was not impressed with the stability of his knee. Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione is the new co-main event, giving Tavares vs. Jacoby the room to move up from the Facebook prelims. Got all that? For the snobs among us, I'll caution you to not turn your nose up to this bout before considering the potential fireworks. Despite a unanimous decision loss to the venerable Aaron Simpson last July, Tavares was perfect through seven fights and has continued to improve since his 2010 graduation from "The Ultimate Fighter." Jacoby is making his promotion debut but comes highly regarded from Finney's HIT Squad and has six finishes in as many wins. Don't sleep on this middleweight mash-up. Get a closer work at the revamped UFC 137 fight card after the jump. Main event: 170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop185 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby vs Brad Tavares Spike TV "Prelims:" 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski Preliminary card (Facebook stream): 135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall170 lbs.: Danny Downes vs Ramsey Nijem185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs Francis Carmont For more on Georges St. Pierre's injury, Carlos Condit's decision to wait, Penn vs. Diaz and everything else, hit up our UFC 137 event archive right here.

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The UFC 139: "Shogun vs. Henderson" fight card, which takes place this coming Nov. 19, 2011, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, looks like it's complete. That's because the promotion recently announced the addition of a lightweight scrap pitting Shamar Bailey against Danny Castillo. After participating in season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), Bailey made his Octagon debut at the Finale against Ryan McGillivray, bringing home a unanimous decision win. He would drop down to lightweight for his next fight and got handled by Evan Dunham. Castillo, meanwhile, impressed in his first UFC bout after making the jump from the WEC, blowing past Joe Stevenson on his way out of the world's largest fight promotion. He was painfully driven back down to Earth by Jacob Volkmann, though, and needs a win to keep pace in the stacked 155-pound weight class. UFC 139 will feature Mauricio Rua continuing his quest to get back to the light heavyweight title with a 205-pound shootout against Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson. Wanderlei Silva will make perhaps his last stand in the co-main event against Cung Le. Check out the complete fight card after the jump. Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman Preliminary card (may not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael Dos Anjos135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace135 lbs.: Johnny Eduardo vs. Michael McDonald155 lbs.: Shamar Bailey vs. Danny Castillo170 lbs.: Matt Brown vs. Seth Baczynski **Fight card and line up subject to change** For more on UFC 139: "Henderson vs. Shogun" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing another round of prelims to its official Facebook page, this time for UFC 137: "St. Pierre vs. Condit" on Oct. 29 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. You know the deal by now: "Like" the UFC on Facebook, watch free fights. It really is that simple. This feels like the umpeenth consecutive event UFC has offered each and every fight on the card, starting with the mega-show that was UFC 129: "St. Pierre vs. Shields" back on April 29. And while no announcement has been made to say this will be the norm from here on out, it certainly appears as though the free Facebook preliminary streams aren't going away anytime soon ... or at least not until the FOX deal kicks in next January. No complaints here, right? Here's what's in store for Facebook "friends" on Oct. 29: 185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Dustin Jacoby135 lbs.: Scott Jorgensen vs. Jeff Curran205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall155 lbs.: Ramsey Nijem vs. Danny Downes185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Francis Carmont "St. Pierre vs. Condit" will feature a reworked main event pitting Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre making his seventh consecutive defense of his title against number one contender and "Natural Born Killer," Carlos Condit. The man who was initially set to tussle with St. Pierre, Nick Diaz, will hook 'em up in the co-main event of the evening in a 170-pound showcase against "The Prodigy," B.J. Penn. That's not to mention the other stellar match-ups on the main card, which include Matt Mitrione vs. Cheick Kongo and Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic. For all the latest news and notes on UFC 137  be sure to hit up or event archive right here.

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They start off at a 10lbs difference, (125-155), jump 15lbs to 170 and 185, then 20lbs at 205. Why not something like 125, 140, 155, 170, 185, 200. Or 10lbs all the way up, or something else linearly spaced? submitted by spartanKid [link] [6 comments]

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Oct. 15, 2011) to the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with the continuation of the promotion's season five middleweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 54 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Headlining the main event will be a thrilling tournament battle between free-swinging Alexander Shlemenko and first round knockout artist Brian Rogers. The other semifinal bout will be between dangerous Brazilian Vitor Vianna and well-rounded season three tournament finalist Bryan Baker. The special feature fight of the evening will be a match between Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky and UFC veteran Ryan Roberts, who's dropping down to 135 pounds for the first time. It will be interesting to see if Makovsky can continue to showcase the evolution of his game The opening bout of the main card will be a lightweight attraction as top Bellator prospect Rene Nazare takes on local Maryland product Jacob Kirwan. Complete Bellator 54 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card (MTV2) 185 lbs.: Brian Rogers vs. Alexander Shlemenko185 lbs.: Vitor Vianna vs. Bryan Baker 135 lbs.: Ryan Roberts vs. Zack Makovsky 155 lbs.: Jacob Kirwan vs. Rene Nazare Undercard (Spike.com) 185 lbs.: Duane Bastress vs. Daniel Gracie205 lbs.: Ryan Contaldi vs. Tim Carpenter185 lbs.: Lewis Rumsey vs. Joey Kirwan125 lbs.: Andria Caplan vs. Adrienne Seiber 135 lbs.: Brian Kelleher vs. Claudio Ledesma Hemmi here, I'll be bringing the play-by-play of the main card for you Maniacs. 185 lbs.: Brian Rogers vs. Alexander Shlemenko Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 185 lbs.: Vitor Vianna vs. Bryan Baker Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 135 lbs.: Ryan Roberts vs. Zack Makovsky Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 155 lbs.: Jacob Kirwan vs. Rene Nazare Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end-

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As with every major broadcast, Bloody Elbow will be here to bring you live results, play by play and commentary for M-1 Challenge 27: Magalhaes vs. Zayats. The live blog will start with the Showtime broadcast at 11 p.m. ET. The card features two title fights. In the main event of the evening, Vinny Magalhaes squares off with Mikhail Zayats for the light heavyweight crown while Kenny Garner and Maxim Grishin battle over the interim heavyweight title. Here is the card and official weigh-in results: Showtime Main Card:Vinny Magalhaes 204 lbs vs Mikhail Zayats 205 lbs (For the M-1 Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship)Kenny Garner 255 lbs vs Maxim Grishin 220 lbs (For the M-1 Global Interim Heavyweight title)Arthur Guseinov 185 lbs vs Eddie Arizmendi 186 lbsTom Gallicchio 170 lbs vs Daniel Madrid 165 lbsYasubey Enomoto 168 lbs vs Josh Thorpe 166 lbs Untelevised Undercard:Ryan Crouch 158 lbs vs Fredrik Lumpkin 156 lbsMike Chavez 168 lbs vs Joe Martinez 170 lbs Make sure to come back during the event and share your thoughts as the event goes down.

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The official weigh in event for UFC 137: "St. Pierre vs. Condit" is set to take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Fri., Oct. 28, 2011. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC 137 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. UFC 137 will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre putting his title on the line when he goes head on against division number one contender Carlos Condit. The co main event will highlight the recently demoted Nick Diaz taking on B.J. Penn. Here is the current UFC 137 fight card and line-up: Main event: 170 lbs.: Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop Preliminary card (Spike TV): 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Danny Downes vs. Ramsey Nijem205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs. Francis Carmont135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen For those fortunate enough to be in "Sin City" that weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 1 p.m. PT. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former heavyweight champion Frank Mir at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Oct. 29), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 137 coverage you can handle.

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Two middleweights will move one step closer to an opportunity at dethroning dominant Bellator champion Hector Lombard, not to mention $100,000, with the semifinal round of the Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament set for tomorrow night in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Scheduled for action, albeit against other opponents, former finalists Alexander Shlemenko and Bryan Baker will look to set up a rematch of their Season 2 scrap against Brian Rogers and Vitor Vianna respectively. Also taking to the ring at Bellator 54, bantamweight belt-wearer Zach Makovsky will see action in a non-title bout against striker Ryan Roberts and undefeated Brazilian Rene Nazare will face off against submission-specialist Jacob Kirwan. The event also marks the Bellator debut of Andria Caplan, wife of Five Ounces of Pain‘s widely-respected former owner Sam Caplan. Before the fighters can get to business in the cage on MTV2/EPIX they first have to make weight on the stage. Things kick off this afternoon at 5:00 PM EST and 5 OZ will be here, as always, to relay results back to readers. A full list of weights can be found below: Andria Caplan ( lbs) vs. Adrienne Seiber ( lbs) Brian Kelleher ( lbs) vs. Claudio Ledesma ( lbs) Tim Carpenter ( lbs) vs. Ryan Contaldi ( lbs) Duane Bastress ( lbs) vs. Daniel Gracie ( lbs) Karl Amoussou ( lbs) vs. Joey Kirwan ( lbs) Jacob Kirwan ( lbs) vs. Rene Nazare ( lbs) Zach Makovsky ( lbs) vs. Ryan Roberts ( lbs) Bryan Baker ( lbs) vs. Vitor Vianna ( lbs) Alexander Shlemenko ( lbs) vs. Brian Rogers ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – BELLATOR

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Countdown to UFC 139: "Henderson vs. Rua" will debut Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on Sat., Nov. 19, 2011. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring former Pride FC and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson taking on Mauricio Rua in what's expected to serve as a number one 205-pound contender eliminator bout. UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 139" at the following times: Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. ET on Spike TV Saturday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. ET on Spike TV Also booked for "Silicon Valley" is a co-main event that will highlight the long-awaited UFC debut of Cung Le as he takes on "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva. Here is the current UFC 139 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Spike TV Prelims: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman Preliminary card (may not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael dos Anjos135 lbs.: Miguel Torres vs. Nick Pace135 lbs.: Johnny Eduardo vs. Michael McDonald MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 139, beginning with the pay-per-view telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 19. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. For the latest UFC 139 news and notes click here.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 54's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (October 7, 2011) at the Buffalo Run Hotel & Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Bellator 54 will be the continuation of the promotion's season five middleweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. One of the most exciting potential match-ups of the night will be between free-swinging Alexander Shlemenko and first round knockout specialist Brian Rogers. The other semifinal bout will be between Wanderlei Silva's Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach Vitor Vianna and well-rounded season three tournament finalist Bryan Baker. The main event of the evening will be a special feature fight for the Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky as he takes on UFC veteran Ryan Roberts, who's dropping down to 135 pounds for the first time. The opening bout of the main card will be a lightweight attraction as top Bellator prospect Rene Nazare takes on local Maryland prospect Jacob Kirwan. Complete Bellator 54 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 185 lbs.: Brian Rogers (8-2) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (41-7)185 lbs.: Vitor Vianna (11-1-1) vs. Bryan Baker (16-2)135 lbs.: Ryan Roberts (16-9-1) vs. Zack Makovsky (13-2)155 lbs.: Jacob Kirwan (8-3) vs. Rene Nazare (10-0) Undercard 185 lbs.: Duane Bastress (3-1) vs. Daniel Gracie (5-3-1)205 lbs.: Ryan Contaldi (7-3-1) vs. Tim Carpenter (7-1)170 lbs.: Lewis Rumsey (6-6) vs. Joey Kirwan (7-5)125 lbs.: Andria Caplan (0-0) vs. Adrienne Seiber (1-1)135 lbs.: Brian Kelleher (4-1) vs. Claudio Ledesma (4-2) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 54, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (October 16). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Event: UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" Date: Sat., Dec. 10, 2011, at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Main card (PPV): 265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir205 lbs.: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Brian Ebersole145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz170 lbs.: Rich Attonito vs. Claude Patrick155 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski *Fight card and line-up subject to change

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is close to putting the finishing touches on its upcoming pay-per-view fight card from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. UFC 140: "Jones vs. Machida" will be headlined by Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones defending his title against former division kingpin and elusive "Dragon" Lyoto Machida. The Nogueira brothers are also getting in on the action, as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will rematch Frank Mir while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will go head-on against Tito Ortiz. Here is the current UFC 140 fight card and line-up: Main event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Main card (Pay-per-view): 265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir205 lbs.: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz170 lbs.: Rory MacDonald vs. Brian Ebersole145 lbs.: Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Mitch Clarke vs. John Cholish155 lbs.: Mark Bocek vs. Nik Lentz170 lbs.: Rich Attonito vs. Claude Patrick155 lbs.: Dennis Hallman vs. John Makdessi205 lbs.: Igor Pokrajac vs. Krzysztof Soszynski *Fight card and line-up subject to change MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 140, beginning with the pay-per-view telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Dec. 10. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a couple of weeks away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Jones vs. Machida" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 140 check out our extensive event archive right here.

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Event: UFC 137: "St. Pierre vs. Condit" Date: Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Main event: 170 lbs.: UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit Main card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz265 lbs.: Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic265 lbs.: Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. George Roop Spike TV "Prelims: 155 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver145 lbs.: Tyson Griffin vs. Bart Palaszewski Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby vs Brad Tavares135 lbs.: Jeff Curran vs. Scott Jorgensen205 lbs.: Brandon Vera vs. Eliot Marshall185 lbs.: Tim Credeur vs. Brad Tavares 170 lbs.: Danny Downes vs Ramsey Nijem185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi vs Francis Carmont *Fight card and line-up subject to change. For UFC 137 news and notes be sure to check out our complete event archive by clicking here.

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Here. We. Go. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again air an entire fight card TONIGHT (Oct. 8, 2011), this time it's UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3," which will begin around 6:30 p.m. ET with a live video stream on Facebook. Once the Facebook stream ends, two additional bouts from the undercard -- Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens and Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago -- will air live on Spike TV at 8 p.m. ET. There are tons of ways to watch the pay-per-view (PPV) main card tonight, which will begin at 9 p.m. ET sharp, featuring the third and final match between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and number one division contender, Gray Maynard, in the marquee fight of the night. You can call up Comcast or your local cable and/or satellite provider and order the PPV on your television. For the Internet folks among us, you can also stream the event on your computers using UFC.TV, Yahoo! Sports or UStream, among others. And if you're really in a pinch, you can watch UFC 136 on your mobile phone via the Android Market or even now on YouTube.com. However, if you need your UFC 136 results as soon as possible, for free, MMAmania.com will have complete results and live fight coverage, including round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of all the UFC 136 action before, during and after the event right here. More details on the UFC 136 fight card, who is fighting who, as well as how to keep yourself updated, after the jump: Main event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Main card (Pay-per-view): 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Kenny Florian185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon145 lbs.: Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia "Prelims" (Spike TV): 155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens185 lbs.: Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Steve Cantwell vs. Mike Massenzio145 lbs.: Darren Elkins vs. Zhang Tiequan265 lbs.: Joey Beltran vs. Stipe Miocic185 lbs.: Eric Schafer vs. Aaron Simpson To watch the UFC 136 "Prelims" on Facebook, (if you have a Facebook profile) simply "Like" the UFC Facebook page and check out the "UFC Live Streams" tab on the left-side menu. Again, remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 136, beginning with the Facebook prelims at 6:30 p.m. ET TONIGHT (Sat., Oct. 8, 2011). In addition, we will be your one-stop-shop for all the post-event coverage and highlights immediately following the show. To get up to speed on all the news and notes for UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3," be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Oct. 8, 2011) to the Buffalo Run Hotel & Casino in Miami, Okla., with the continuation of the promotion's season five welterweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 53 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Headlining the main card will be a strong bout between stand up specialists Ben Saunders and Luis Santos. Saunders is a Muay Thai wrecking machine, while Santos possesses solid kickboxing skills and a strong submission game. The other semifinal match up will be an intriguing bout between Cleveland's own heavy-hitting Chris Lozano and Douglas Lima, a submission specialist with an improving striking game. They will be joined by two main card fights, one features two semifinalists of previous featherweight tournaments in Ronnie Mann and Kenny Foster, both scrappy young strikers that are capable on the ground. The other bout be a heavyweight alternate fight between two giants in Josh Burns and Thiago Santos. Both men will be battling to potentially replace Mike Hayes, who was issued a 60-day suspension after defeating Neil Grove last week in the heavyweight tournament quarterfinals. Complete Bellator 53 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 170 lbs.: Ben Saunders vs. Luis Santos170 lbs.: Chris Lozano vs. Douglas Lima145 lbs.: Ronnie Mann vs. Kenny Foster265 lbs.: Thiago Santos vs. Josh Burns Local Feature Fights (Spike.com) 170 lbs.: Darryl Cobb vs. Giva Santana175 lbs.: A.J. Matthews vs. Rudy Bears204 lbs.: Raphael Davis vs. Myron Dennis170 lbs.: Levi Avera vs. David Rickels140 lbs.: Zak Laird vs. Luis Nogueira160 lbs.: Emanuel Brooks vs. Greg Scott Hemmi here, I'll be giving the full play-by-play of the main card tonight. 170 lbs.: Ben Saunders vs. Luis Santos Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 170 lbs.: Chris Lozano vs. Douglas Lima Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 145 lbs.: Ronnie Mann vs. Kenny Foster Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end- 265 lbs.: Thiago Santos vs. Josh Burns Round one: Round two: Round three: Final Result:  -end-

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With less than 24 hours remaining before the UFC’s epic event in Houston, anticipation couldn’t be higher for the two championship clashes or the other plethora of potential-laden pairings adorning the card. However, before any athletes take to the Octagon at UFC 136, the entire group stepped on the scale earlier today in hopes of making weight. Fortunately, all succeeded meaning Saturday night’s show will go on as scheduled. Headlined by Frank Edgar defending his belt for the second consecutive time against rival Gray Maynard with phenomenal 145-pound champ Jose Aldo putting his gold up for grabs against former lightweight contender Kenny Florian, UFC 136 also features two bouts with implications in their respective divisions’ title picture including Brian Stann vs. Chael Sonnen and Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon. The winner of Stann/Sonnen is expected to get a crack at dethroning middleweight king Anderson Silva while Guillard is on the cusp of being named #1 contender and could cement his shot with a victory over Lauzon. A complete list of weigh-in results can be found below: Steve Cantwell (186 lbs) vs. Mike Massenzio (185 lbs) Aaron Simpson (186 lbs) vs. Eric Schafer (185.5 lbs) Tiequan Zhang (146 lbs) vs. Darren Elkins (145 lbs) Stipe Miocic (236 lbs) vs. Joey Beltran (245 lbs) Jeremy Stephens (156 lbs) vs. Anthony Pettis (154.5 lbs) Demian Maia (185 lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago (185 lbs) Melvin Guillard (155.5 lbs) vs. Joe Lauzon (155.5 lbs) Nam Phan (145 lbs) vs. Leonard Garcia (145 lbs) Chael Sonnen (185.5 lbs) vs. Brian Stann (186 lbs) Jose Aldo (145 lbs) vs. Kenny Florian (145 lbs) Gray Maynard (155 lbs) vs. Frank Edgar (154.5 lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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The UFC has saddled up and moseyed on down to Houston this weekend and, true to the State’s motto, when it comes to the magnitude of the card everything is bigger in Texas! Featuring a pair of title-fights at the top of the card (Frank Edgar vs. Gray Maynard for lightweight gold, Jose Aldo vs. Kenny Florian for the featherweight belt), two bouts with major implications on the contendership front (Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann, Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon), and one heckuva underard, UFC 136 should be an incredible event filled with memorable moments. However, before the fighters can lock horns in the Octagon they have to first beat the cold, unforgiving skill of the scale and make weight. Weigh-ins start today at 5:00 PM EST and, as you have come to expect, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in to bring you live results as they unfold from the stage. Read below for a full list of UFC 136 weights as revealed thus far: Tiequan Zhang ( lbs) vs. Darren Elkins ( lbs) Steve Cantwell ( lbs) vs. Mike Massenzio ( lbs) Aaron Simpson ( lbs) vs. Eric Schafer ( lbs) Stipe Miocic ( lbs) vs. Joey Beltran ( lbs) Jeremy Stephens ( lbs) vs. Anthony Pettis ( lbs) Demian Maia ( lbs) vs. Jorge Santiago ( lbs) Nam Phan ( lbs) vs. Leonard Garcia ( lbs) Melvin Guillard ( lbs) vs. Joe Lauzon ( lbs) Chael Sonnen ( lbs) vs. Brian Stann ( lbs) Jose Aldo ( lbs) vs. Kenny Florian ( lbs) Gray Maynard ( lbs) vs. Frank Edgar ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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The official weigh in event for UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3" is set to take place today (Oct. 7, 2011) LIVE from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 5 p.m. ET. MMAmania.com will provide results and live updates of the UFC 136 weigh ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of all the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard 3" will be headlined by the long-awaited trilogy fight in the rivalry between lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and his own personal "Bully," Gray Maynard. A second championship match-up is set for "Space City," as featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo will put his strap on the line against Kenny Florian, who is still in search of that elusive first title win. A middleweight number one contender bout is also on the card with Republican Chael Sonnen going to war against super-soldier Brian Stann for the right to challenge for the 185-pound title. Complete UFC 136 weigh in results after the jump. Main event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar ( ) vs. Gray Maynard ( ) Main card (Pay-per-view): 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo ( ) vs. Kenny Florian ( ) 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen ( ) vs. Brian Stann ( ) 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard ( ) vs. Joe Lauzon ( ) 145 lbs.: Nam Phan ( ) vs. Leonard Garcia ( ) "Prelims" (Spike TV): 155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis ( ) vs. Jeremy Stephens ( ) 185 lbs.: Demian Maia ( ) vs. Jorge Santiago ( ) Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Steve Cantwell ( ) vs. Mike Massenzio ( ) 145 lbs.: Darren Elkins ( ) vs. Zhang Tie Quan ( ) 265 lbs.: Joey Beltran ( ) vs. Stipe Miocic ( ) 185 lbs.: Eric Schafer ( ) vs. Aaron Simpson ( ) Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Oct. 8), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 136 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in event for Bellator 53's Saturday evening fight card takes place today (October 7, 2011) at the Buffalo Run Hotel & Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Bellator 53 will be the continuation of the promotion's season five welterweight tournament as the promotion holds its semifinals.  Headlining the main card will be a strong bout between stand-up specialists Ben Saunders and Luis Santos. Saunders is a Muay Thai wrecking machine while Santos possesses solid kickboxing skills and a strong submission game. The other semifinal matchup will be an intriguing bout between Cleveland's own Chris Lozano, a heavy hitter and Douglas Lima, a submission specialist with an improving striking game. They will be joined by two main card fights which feature two semifinalists of previous featherweight tournaments in Ronnie Mann and Kenny Foster, both scrappy young strikers that are capable on the ground. Lastly, there will be a heavyweight alternate fight between two giants in Josh Burns and Thiago Santos. Both men will be battling to potentially replace Mike Hayes, who was issued a 60 day suspension after defeating Neil Grove last week in the heavyweight tournament quarterfinals.  Complete Bellator 53 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 170 lbs.: Luis Santos (50-6-1) vs. Ben Saunders (11-3-1)170 lbs.: Douglas Lima (19-4) vs. Chris Lozano (9-1)145 lbs.: Kenny Foster (9-3) vs. Ronnie Mann (20-4-1)265 lbs.: Josh Burns (6-4) vs. Thiago Santos (8-1) Undercard 185 lbs.: Darryl Cobb (5-3) vs. Giva Santana (16-1)175 lbs.: A.J. Matthews (4-1) vs. Rudy Bears (13-8)205 lbs.: Myron Dennis (4-0) vs. Raphael Davis (10-2)170 lbs.: Levi Avera (16-9) vs. David Rickels (8-0)140 lbs.: Zak Laird (5-1) vs. Luiz Nogueira (11-2)157 lbs. Greg Scott (0-0) vs. Emanuel Brooks (3-0) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 53, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (October 8). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Countdown to UFC 136: "Edgar vs. Maynard III" will debut TONIGHT (Monday, Oct. 3, 2011) at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and division number one contender Gray Maynard. UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 136" at the following times: Friday, Oct. 7 at 1:30 a.m. ET on the Versus NetworkFriday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. ET on Spike TV Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. ET on Spike TV "Edgar vs. Maynard III" will also feature a co-main event pitting featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo against Kenny Florian as well as a 185-pound brawl between former middleweight number one contender Chael Sonnen and the hard-hitting Brian Stann. Here is the current UFC 136 fight card and line-up: Main event: 155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Main card (Pay-per-view): 145 lbs.: Jose Aldo vs. Kenny Florian 185 lbs.: Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann 155 lbs.: Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon 145 lbs.: Nam Phan vs. Leonard Garcia "Prelims" (Spike TV): 155 lbs.: Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens 185 lbs.: Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Steve Cantwell vs. Mike Massenzio 145 lbs.: Darren Elkins vs. Zhang Tie Quan 265 lbs.: Joey Beltran vs. Stipe Miocic 185 lbs.: Eric Schafer vs. Aaron Simpson MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Oct. 8), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 136 news and notes click here.

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UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz got one step closer to defending his belt on the network he called home for years as a member of WEC when he stepped on the scale earlier today and made weight for his match-up with Demetrious Johnson meaning their fight will go on tomorrow night as scheduled. Cruz and Johnson both weighed in at 135 pounds on the dot, somewhat remarkable when considering Johnson is five inches shorter than “The Dominiator”. Though also involving a noticeable difference in height, co-headlining heavyweights Stefan Struve and Pat Barry didn’t come in nearly the same size weight-wise with the 6′11 Struve clocking in nearly twenty pounds heavier than 5′11 Barry.  Both men have a high rate of finishes and are coming off of losses meaning the two “big men” should deliver fireworks in the Nation’s Capital on Saturday evening. Barry: “Fighters Win or We Learn…” Their fights, along with the rest of the UFC Live 6 lineup, can be seen for free with prelims starting at approximately 5:40 PM EST and the main card firing up on Versus at 9:00 PM EST. Check below for a list of all UFC Live 6 weigh-in results: Walel Watson (134.5 lbs) vs. Joseph Sandoval (134 lbs) Josh Neer (171 lbs) vs. Keith Wisniewski (170 lbs) Shane Roller (156 lbs) vs. T.J. Grant (155 lbs) Mike Easton (135 lbs) vs. Byron Bloodworth (138 lbs)* Paul Sass (155 lbs) vs. Michael Johnson (156 lbs) Yves Edwards (155 lbs) vs. Rafaello Oliveira (155 lbs) Matt Wiman (156 lbs) vs. Mac Danzig (155 lbs) Charlie Brenneman (171 lbs) vs. Anthony Johnson (171 lbs) Pat Barry (243 lbs) vs. Stefan Struve (261 lbs) Dominick Cruz (135 lbs) vs. Demetrious Johnson (135 lbs) * – Bloodworth, a late replacement, has been given additional time to make the 136-pound BW limit PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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Cage Warriors 44 will air live right here at BloodyElbow.com on Saturday, October 1st at 4 PM ET. Check out our preview here for a rundown of the fights taking place on the main card. Click below the fold for the live stream, and join the discussion with our community. The fight card looks like this following yesterday's weigh-ins: Main CardVacant CWFC lightweight title: Joseph Duffy (154.3lbs) vs. Ivan Musardo (154.7lbs)Catchweight (181 lbs.): Brian Foster (175.5lbs) vs. Jack Mason (180.9lbs)Featherweight: Ashleigh Grimshaw (145.9lbs) vs. Graham Turner (145.8lbs)Lightweight: Kevin Donnelly (154.3lbs) vs. Brad Wheeler (154.9lbs)Heavyweight: Rab Truesdale (229.6lbs) vs. Dayman Lake (247.2lbs) Undercard (May be broadcast) Featherweight: Steve O'Keeffe (145.3lbs) vs. Dean Reilly (146lbs)Catchweight (167 1/2 lbs.): Ian Entwistle vs. Charlie Leary (both fighters have agreed to same-day weigh-ins)Flyweight: Niko Gjoka (126lbs) vs, Neil Seery (124.5lbs)Lightweight: David Howell (155.6lbs) vs. Kieran Malone (155.8lbs)Amateur: Heavyweight: Ben Reid (243.4lbs) vs. Adam Brearley (240.4lbs)Amatuer: Middleweight: Tye Palmer (185.1lbs) vs. Charlie Watts (186.7lbs) SBN coverage of Cage Warriors 44 Live stream below the fold...

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It’s time for another UFC event, the third in as many weeks, and this weekend’s offering comes with the added bonus of a title-fight on free television. Scheduled for Saturday night on the Versus network, UFC Live 6 features 135-pound king Dominick Cruz defending his bantamweight championship against the non-stop grind of super-speedy Demetrious Johnson. The card is also highlighted by a heavyweight hoedown between powerful kickboxer Pat Barry and 6’11″ finisher Stefan Struve. The lot of UFC Live 6 competitors will step on the scale this afternoon at 4:00 PM EST and Five Ounces of Pain will be here to report the results back live to readers. All UFC Live 6 weights can be found below: Walel Watson ( 134.5 lbs) vs. Joseph Sandoval (134 lbs) Josh Neer (171 lbs) vs. Keith Wisniewski ( 170lbs) Byron Bloodworth (138  lbs) vs. Mike Easton ( 135 lbs) Paul Sass (155  lbs) vs. Michael Johnson ( 156 lbs) Shane Roller ( 156 lbs) vs. T.J. Grant ( 155 lbs) Yves Edwards (155 lbs) vs. Rafaello Oliveira ( 155 lbs) Matt Wiman (156  lbs) vs. Mac Danzig ( 155 lbs) Charlie Brenneman ( lbs) vs. Anthony Johnson ( lbs) Stefan Struve ( lbs) vs. Pat Barry ( lbs) Dominick Cruz ( lbs) vs. Demetrious Johnson ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFCSimilar Posts: Josh Neer headed back to the UFC against Keith Wisniewski in October Streaking bantamweights Mike Easton and Jeff Hougland collide at UFC Live 6 T.J. Grant drops to lightweight for October fight against Shane Roller UFC Live 6 lineup grows with addition of Yves Edwards vs. Rafaello Oliveira TUF 12 finalist Michael Johnson meets unbeaten Brit Paul Sass in October Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politics

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The official weigh in event for UFC on Versus 6: "Cruz vs. Johnson" is set to take place today (Sept. 30, 2011) LIVE at the DC Armory (2001 East Capitol Street SE) in Washington, D.C. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on Versus 6 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. UFC on Versus 6 will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight that features champion Dominick Cruz trying to dominate the division's mightiest mouse, Demetrious Johnson. In the co-featured fight of the night, one of the heavyweight division's shortest fighters, Pat Barry, will take on its tallest, Stefan Struve. Other match ups set for the televised main card include a welterweight war between Anthony Johnson and Charlie Brenneman, as well as a long awaited rematch that pits Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman. Complete UFC on Versus 6 weigh in results after the jump: Main event: 135 lbs.: Dominick Cruz vs. Demetrious Johnson Main card (Versus): 265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Stefan Struve170 lbs.: Anthony Johnson vs. Charlie Brenneman
155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman Preliminary card (Facebook): 155 lbs.: Michael Johnson vs. Paul Sass155 lbs.: Yves Edwards vs. Rafaello Oliveira
135 lbs.: Byron Bloodworth vs. Mike Easton 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Shane Roller 155 lbs.: Josh Neer vs. Keith Wisniewski
135 lbs.: Joseph Sandoval vs. Walel Watson For those fortunate enough to be in the nation's capital this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 2 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with surging middleweight contender Mark Munoz at 3 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Oct. 1), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the Versus network. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on Versus 6 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in for Bellator 52's Saturday evening event takes place today (September 30, 2011) at the L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bellator 52 will be the continuation of the promotion's fifth season as eight heavyweights square off in the quarterfinals for the right to challenge for the title and earn a cool $100,000. Returning to the tournament will be former season three runner-up Neil Grove and season three tournament participant Mike Hayes, who's won three fights in the past year to earn an invite. They will be joined by the a group of tournament newcomers which includes Ultimate Fighter season 10 competitor Abe Wagner, undefeated prospect Ron Sparks, tough Brazilian Thiago Santos, Sambo champion Blagoi Ivanov, knockout artist Eric Prindle and gritty Oklahoman Mark Holata. Complete Bellator 52 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 265 lbs.: Neil Grove () vs. Mike Hayes ()265 lbs.: Blagoi Ivanov () vs. Thiago Santos ()265 lbs.: Eric Prindle () vs. Abe Wagner ()265 lbs.: Mark Holata () vs. Ron Sparks () Local Feature Fights (Spike.com) 145 lbs.: Genair da Silva () vs. Bryan Goldsby ()155 lbs.: Cosmo Alexandre () vs. Josh Quayhagen ()265 lbs.: Josh Burns () vs. Zak Jensen ()265 lbs.: Liron Wilson () vs. Justin Frazier ()205 lbs.: Matt Van Buren () vs. Nick Nichols () Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 52, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (October 1). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently finalized its upcoming Versus TV fight card from the Verizon Center in Washington D.C., on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. UFC on Versus 6: "Cruz vs. Johnson" will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight that features champion Dominick Cruz trying to dominate the division's mightiest mouse, Demetrious Johnson. In the co-featured fight of the night, one of the heavyweight division's shortest fighters, Pat Barry, will take on its tallest, Stefan Struve. Other match-ups set for the televised main card include a welterweight war between Anthony Johnson and Charlie Brenneman, as well as a long awaited rematch that pits Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman. Here is the UFC on Versus 6 fight card and line-up: Main event: 135 lbs.: Dominick Cruz vs. Demetrious Johnson Main card (Versus): 265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Stefan Struve170 lbs.: Anthony Johnson vs. Charlie Brenneman
155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Michael Johnson vs. Paul Sass155 lbs.: Yves Edwards vs. Rafaello Oliveira
135 lbs.: Byron Bloodworth vs. Mike Easton 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Shane Roller 155 lbs.: Josh Neer vs. Keith Wisniewski
135 lbs.: Joseph Sandoval vs. Walel Watson MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on Versus 6, beginning with the network telecast at 9 p.m. ET on Oct. 1. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night. We're still a couple of days away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions for "Cruz vs. Johnson" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event. For the latest UFC on Versus 6 news and notes click here.

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The official weigh in event for UFC on Versus 6: "Cruz vs. Johnson" is set to take place at the DC Armory (2001 East Capitol Street SE) in Washington, D.C., on Fri., Sept. 30, 2011. As usual, MMAmania.com will provide up-to-the-second coverage of the UFC on Versus 6 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. ET. UFC on Versus 6 will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight that features champion Dominick Cruz trying to dominate the division's mightiest mouse, Demetrious Johnson. In the co-featured fight of the night, one of the heavyweight division's shortest fighters, Pat Barry, will take on its tallest, Stefan Struve. Other match ups set for the televised main card include a welterweight war between Anthony Johnson and Charlie Brenneman, as well as a long awaited rematch that pits Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman. Here is the current UFC on Versus 6 fight card: Main event: 135 lbs.: Dominick Cruz vs. Demetrious Johnson Main card (Versus): 265 lbs.: Pat Barry vs. Stefan Struve170 lbs.: Anthony Johnson vs. Charlie Brenneman
155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman 155 lbs.: Michael Johnson vs. Paul Sass Preliminary card (May not be broadcast): 155 lbs.: Yves Edwards vs. Rafaello Oliveira
135 lbs.: Byron Bloodworth vs. Mike Easton 170 lbs.: T.J. Grant vs. Shane Roller 155 lbs.: Josh Neer vs. Keith Wisniewski
135 lbs.: Joseph Sandoval vs. Walel Watson For those fortunate enough to be in the nation's capital this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 2 p.m. ET. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with surging middleweight contender Mark Munoz at 3 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Oct. 1), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on the Versus network. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC on Versus 6 coverage you can handle.

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It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man. That's why Demetrious Johnson isn't afraid to go for the title at 135lbs then conquer the 125lb division.

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Former UFC welterweight and The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 2 contestant Marcus Davis was back in action this past weekend, headlining the main event for Global Fight League (GFL) 13: "Heavy Hitters" at the Portland Expo Center on Sept. 23 in Portland, Maine. "The Irish Hand Grenade" needed just over a minute to dispose of Team Juggernaut standout Travis Coyle via guillotine choke. Popular Northeast fight camps were represented in "Vacationland" as Team Sityadong and Team Irish defended their turf against members from Academy MMA. In addition to Davis, John Johnston, Josh Watson, Ryan Sanders and Eloy Kaminski all picked up wins in convincing fashion. Complete GFL 13 results (courtesy Northeast MMA) after the jump. Main Card:170 lbs.: Marcus Davis def. Travis Coyle via submission (guillotine choke)265 lbs.: John Johnston def. Shaun Durfee via TKO (punches)205 lbs.: Josh Watson def. Carlos Lovato via KO (punch)170 lbs.: Ryan Sanders def. Vincent Silvestre, via submission (guillotine choke)145 lbs.: Eloy Kaminski def. Nate Ainsworth via submission (arm-triangle choke) Preliminary card:135 lbs.: Ernesto Ornelas def. Steve Desjardins via submission (guillotine choke)145 lbs.: Ray Wood def. Elias Leland via submission (arm bar)145 lbs.: Trevor Kell def. Ted Washburn via split decision170 lbs.: Daniel Meuse def. Joel Adams via submission (arm bar)115 lbs.: Jill Valenzuela def. Sarah McLeod via unanimous decision125 lbs.: Maria Rios def. Heather Lambert, TKO (punches)190 lbs.: Buck Pineau def. Paul Sokolowski via submission (rear naked choke)135 lbs.: Tom Balzano def. Cecil Haney via split decision170 lbs.: Scott Lavoie def. Shaun Head via submission (arm bar)205 lbs.: Rick Garland def. Nolan Brown via unanimous decision155 lbs.: Ken Kersch def. Caleb Costello via unanimous decision155 lbs.: Jon Lemke def. Zach Labbay via TKO (punches)

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Bellator Fighting Championships returns TONIGHT (Sept. 24, 2011) to the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. The main card will air live on MTV2, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 51 below, beginning with the MTV2 telecast at 9 p.m. ET. In addition, we'll deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the undercard action much earlier in the evening. Bellator 51 will be the debut of the promotion's season five bantamweight tournament. The talented field is headlined by a thrilling bantamweight tournament bout between Bellator featherweight champion Joe Warren and Olympic freestyle wrestling bronze medalist Alexis Vila. Also on the card, Bellator veteran Wilson Reis takes on top prospect Eduardo Dantas, former WEC champion Chase Beebe battles tough Brazilian jiu-jitsu blackbelt Marcos Galvao and Bellator season three bantamweight runner-up Ed West battles luta livre fighter Luis Nogueira. Completely Bellator 51 results and play-by-play are after the jump: Main Card 135 lbs.: Joe Warren vs. Alexis Vila 135 lbs.: Wilson Reis vs. Eduardo Dantas 135 lbs.: Chase Beebe vs. Marcos Galvao 135 lbs.: Ed West vs. Luis Nogueira Undercard (Spike.com) 128 lbs.: Jessica Eye vs. Casey Noland 205 lbs.: Dane Bonnigson vs. Dan Spohn 205 lbs.: Allan Weickert vs. John Hawk 155 lbs.: Joey Holt vs. Clint Musser 155 lbs.: Frank Caraballo vs. Dustin Kempf135 lbs.: Farkhad Sharipov vs. Jesse Riggleman 135 lbs.: Joe Warren vs. Alexis Vila Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 135 lbs.: Wilson Reis vs. Eduardo Dantas Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 135 lbs.: Chase Beebe vs. Marcos Galvao Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 135 lbs.: Ed West vs. Luis Nogueira Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end-

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The growing rivalry between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and top contender Quinton Jackson nearly boiled over today at the weigh-ins for this weekend’s UFC 135 event where the two 205ers will face off in headlining action. Though no physical altercation occurred, Jones and “Rampage” exchanged words during the standard staredown with “Bones” opting to look directly at Jackson rather than avoid eye-contact as he typically does. Both men came in at 204 pounds for tomorrow night’s title fight in Denver. “Rampage” Reveals His UFC 135 Strategy Against “Bones” Jones Bad feelings ran rampant at the proceedings with preliminary fighters Junior Assuncao and Eddie Yagin having to be pulled apart by UFC President Dana White and Nick Ring bumping opponent Tim Boetsch with his forehead while face-to-face. Here is a complete list of UFC 135 weigh-in results: Ricardo Romero (205 lbs) vs. James Te Huna (205 lbs) Cole Escovedo (135 lbs) vs. Takeya Mizugaki (135 lbs) Junior Assuncao (145 lbs) vs. Eddie Yagin (145 lbs) Tim Boetsch (186 lbs) vs. Nick Ring (185 lbs) Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Aaron Riley (155 lbs) Nate Diaz (156 lbs) vs. Takanori Gomi (155 lbs) Travis Browne (255 lbs) vs. Rob Broughton (261 lbs) Ben Rothwell (263 lbs) vs. Mark Hunt (261 lbs) Matt Hughes (170 lbs) vs. Josh Koscheck (170.5 lbs) Jon Jones (204 lbs) vs. Quinton Jackson (204 lbs) Tweet

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The expectations for tomorrow night’s title-fight between champion Jon Jones and hard-hitting superstar Quinton “Rampage” Jackson match the elevation of the city the bout will be held in, Denver, and for good reason given both fighters’ accomplishments in MMA. Before Jackson and Jones round the final bend towards golden glory and a chance to settle their personal differences at UFC 135 both will have to step on the scale and make weight later today at 6:00 PM EST. Joining them will be Matt Hughes, Josh Koscheck, Takanori Gomi, Nate Diaz, and the rest of the evening’s scheduled competitors. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in and ready to bring you live figures from the stage as they unfold in real time. Read below for a full rundown of UFC 135 weigh-in results: Ricardo Romero ( lbs) vs. James Te Huna ( lbs) Junior Assuncao ( lbs) vs. Eddie Yagin ( lbs) Cole Escovedo ( lbs) vs. Takeya Mizugaki ( lbs) Tim Boetsch ( lbs) vs. Nick Ring ( lbs) Tony Ferguson ( lbs) vs. Aaron Riley ( lbs) Travis Browne ( lbs) vs. Rob Broughton ( lbs) Ben Rothwell ( lbs) vs. Mark Hunt ( lbs) Nate Diaz ( lbs) vs. Takanori Gomi ( lbs) Matt Hughes ( lbs) vs. Josh Koscheck ( lbs) Jon Jones ( lbs) vs. Quinton Jackson ( lbs) PHOTO CREDIT – UFCSimilar Posts: UFC 135 Breakdown: The Undercard Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi scheduled for September UFC 130 gets greenlight as all fighters make weight TUF 13 winner Tony Ferguson dips to lightweight to join UFC 135 lineup Takeya Mizugaki and Cole Escovedo to meet in Mile High match-up Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politics

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Two weeks down, two tournaments with a semifinal field set, Bellator FC has started out Season 5 with a bang and will look to continue the trend tomorrow night at 9:00 PM EST on MTV2/EPIX. This go-round a group of bantamweights will attempt to move on to the next round and get one step closer to a $100,000 payday and shot at Zach Makovsky’s divisional title. Among the competitors at Bellator 51 are champions past and present, as well as Olympic level talent, such as Chase Beebe, Alexis Vila, and current Bellator 145-pound champion Joe Warren. Before battling on tomorrow night’s card the twenty fighters slated for action will fight a weight-based war with results coming this afternoon at 5:00 PM EST. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will be on hand and ready to relay information back to readers. Read below for a full listing of Bellator 51 weigh-in results: Jessica Eye ( lbs) vs. Casey Noland ( lbs) Frank Caraballo ( lbs) vs. Dustin Kempf ( lbs) John Hawk ( lbs) vs. Allan Weickert ( lbs) Jessie Riggleman ( lbs) vs. Farkhad Sharipov ( lbs) Dane Bonnigson ( lbs) vs. Dan Spohn ( lbs) Joey Holt ( lbs) vs. Clint Musser ( lbs) Ed West ( lbs) vs. Luis Alberto Nogueira ( lbs) Wilson Reis ( lbs) vs. Eduardo Dantas ( lbs) Marcos Galvao ( lbs) vs. Chase Beebe ( lbs) Joe Warren ( lbs) vs. Alexis Vila ( lbs)Similar Posts: Bellator targets late September for opening round of bantamweight tournament Pairings announced for Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Undefeated Olympian Alexis Vila joins Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight field Patricio “Pitbull” Freire barely misses mark at Bellator 41 weigh-ins All featherweights on target for opening round of Bellator “Summer Series” tournament Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politics

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The DREAM.17 weigh-ins took place earlier this morning in Saitama, Japan. All fighters made weight, however it took Abel Cullum four extra hours to hit his mark after Typhoon Roke delayed his arrival. The weigh-in results: Shinya Aoki (69.8 kg/153.9 lbs) vs. Rob McCullough (69.8 kg/153.9 lbs) Tatsuya Kawajiri (64.9 kg/143.1 lbs) vs. Joachim Hansen (65 kg/143.3 lbs) Caol Uno (64.9 kg/143.1 lbs) vs. Takeshi Inoue (65 kg/143.3 lbs) Kazushi Sakuraba (75.8 kg/167.1 lbs) vs. Yan Cabral (76 kg/167.6 lbs) Satoru Kitaoka (70 kg/154.3 lbs) vs. Willamy Freire (69.4 kg/153 lbs) Kazuhiro Nakamura (83.8 kg/184.7 lbs) vs. Gerald Harris (84 kg/185.2 lbs) Ikuhisa Minowa (87 kg/191.8 lbs) vs. Baru Harn (115 kg/253.5 lbs) Hideo Tokoro (61 kg/134.5 lbs) vs. Antonio Banuelos (61 kg/134.5 lbs) Bibiano Fernandes (60.8 kg/134 lbs) vs. Takafumi Otsuka (60.8 kg/134 lbs) Masakazu Imanari (60.8 kg/134 lbs) vs. Abel Cullum (62.8 kg/138.4 lbs) Yusup Saadulaev (60.8 kg/134 lbs) vs. Rodolfo Marques (61 kg/134.5 lbs) DREAM.17 takes place later tonight at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan and will air live on HDNet at 3am ET. Image via DREAM

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For MMA-loving night owls, tonight marks a special occasion. For other Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts it’s time make sure their DVR has enough room to record a five-hour block. Yes, Japanese promotion DREAM is back with their latest offering from overseas – DREAM 17 – and a lineup featuring a number of their regular stars, like Shinya Aoki, Tatsuya Kawajiri, and Kazushi Sakuraba, in addition to the quarterfinal round of the organization’s ongoing 135-pound tournament. All of the fighters taking to the ring tomorrow (early morning Stateside) weighed in earlier today with the entire group making weight, though Grand Prix participant Abel Cullum initially came in heavy before shedding the necessary pounds to come in at the bantamweight limit. As such, the event will go on as originally scheduled. Read below for a complete list of DREAM 17 weigh-in results. All figures have been rounded to the nearest quarter-pound: Hideo Tokoro (134.5) vs. Antonio Banuelos (134.5) Bibiano Fernandes (134 lbs) vs. Takafumi Otsuka (134 lbs) Masakazu Imanari (134 lbs) vs. Abel Cullum (134.5 lbs) Yusup Saadulaev (134 lbs) vs. Rodolfo Marques Diniz (134.5 lbs) Satoru Kitaoka (154.25 lbs) vs. Willamy Freire (153 lbs) Kazuhiro Nakamura (184.75 lbs) vs. Gerald Harris (185.25 lbs) Ikuhisa Minowa (191.75 lbs) vs. Baru Harn (253.5 lbs) Caol Uno (143 lbs) vs. Takeshi Inoue (143.25 lbs) Kazushi Sakuraba (167 lbs) vs. Yan Cabral (165.25 lbs) Tatsuya Kawajiri (143 lbs) vs. Joachim Hansen (143.25 lbs) Shinya Aoki (154 lbs) vs. Rob McCullough (154 lbs) Tweet

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Strikeforce returns with Challengers 19: "Larkin vs. Rossborough" tonight (September 23, 2011) from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The five main card bouts will air live on the premium cable channel Showtime, beginning at 11 p.m. ET. Headlining the card is rising light heavyweight prospect Lorenz Larkin, who will looking to continue his meteoric rise up the divisional ranks. In his path is Nick Rossborough, a middleweight who stepped up on short notice when Larkin's original opponent, Virgil Zwicker, went down with an injury. Rossborough has won seven of eight fights. Also competing will be a pair of powerful heavyweights, Lavar Johnson and Shawn Jordan, who are both coming off losses and hoping to get back on track. Lightweight prospect, Ryan Couture, son of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture will try to get back on track after suffering the first loss of his career. He'll be taking on 4-1 lightweight Maka Watson, who's also coming off the first loss of his career this past July. STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS 19 QUICK RESULTS: Main Card 205 lbs.: Lorenz Larkin vs. Nick Rossborough155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Maka Watson170 lbs.: Jason High vs. Todd Moore170 lbs.: Brian Melancon vs. Felipe Portela265 lbs.: Lavar Johnson vs. Shawn Jordan Preliminary Card 155 lbs.: Magno Almeida vs. James Terry155 lbs.: Bobby Green vs. Charon Spain170 lbs.: Joe Ray vs. Christopher Spang176 lbs.: Quinn Mulhern vs. Danny Davis 205 lbs.: Lorenz Larkin vs. Nick Rossborough Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 155 lbs.: Ryan Couture vs. Maka Watson Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 170 lbs.: Jason High vs. Todd Moore Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 170 lbs.: Brian Melancon vs. Felipe Portela Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end- 265 lbs.: Lavar Johnson vs. Shawn Jordan Round one: Round two: Round three: Final result: -end-

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The weigh-ins for the DREAM 17 took place at Saitama Super Arena mostly without a hitch last night in Japan. The lone dissenter was King of the Cage veteran Abel Cullum, who weighed in four pounds over the 134 lb. limit. It was unknown whether Cullum would actually attempt to cut the additional weight as MMAFighting.com's Dan Herbertson pointed out that Cullum was having a hard time on the scale: Although Cullum will have a chance to make the 61 kg/ 134.5 lbs limit, he already appeared badly drawn out at the weigh-ins and was shaking uncontrollably on the scales. Given his condition it seems unlikely that he will be able to make the cut and the bout will likely be changed to a catchweight. Update: It took him four hours, but Cullum somehow managed to cut to 61 kg/ 134.5 lbs. Lightweight: Shinya Aoki (153 lbs.) vs. Rob McCullough (153 lbs.)Featherweight: Tatsuya Kawajiri (143 lbs.) vs. Joachim Hansen (143.3 lbs.)Featherweight: Takeshi Inoue (143.3 lbs.) vs. Caol Uno (143 lbs.)Welterweight: Kazushi Sakuraba (167.1 lbs.) vs. Yan Cabral (167.5 lbs.)Lightweight: Satoru Kitaoka (154.3 lbs.) vs. Willamy Freire (153 lbs.)Middleweight: Kazuhiro Nakamura (184.7 lbs.) vs. Gerald Harris (185 lbs.)Bantamweight GP Quarterfinals: Hideo Tokoro (134.4 lbs.) vs. Antonio Banuelos (134.4 lbs.)Bantamweight GP Quarterfinals: Bibiano Fernandes (134 lbs.) vs. Takafumi Otsuka (134 lbs.)Bantamweight GP Quarterfinals: Masakazu Imanari (134 lbs.) vs. Abel Cullum (138.4 lbs.)Bantamweight GP Quarterfinals: Rodolfo Marques (134.4 lbs.) vs. Yusup Saadulaev (134 lbs.)Open-weight: Ikuhisa Minowa (191.8 lbs.) vs. Baru Harn (253.5 lbs.)

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The official weigh-in event for UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" is scheduled to take place TODAY (Fri., Sept. 23, 2011) in Denver, Colo., at the Wells Fargo Theatre. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 4 p.m. MT (6 p.m. ET). As usual, MMAmania.com will provide the latest coverage of the UFC 135 weigh-ins, as well as provide a detailed recap of the festivities as soon as they conclude. It is currently scheduled to air live via streaming video at MMANation.com; however, we will update this post with highlights from the event as soon as possible. "Jones vs. Rampage" will feature the very first title defense of light heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, who will put his strap on the line against former king of the 205-pound mountain, Quinton Jackson. Also booked for the "Mile High City" is a welterweight clash that pits former 170-pound champion Matt Hughes, taking on late replacement and former title contender Josh Koscheck. Get complete UFC 135 weigh-ins results after the jump: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson170 lbs.: Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck
265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Ben Rothwell
155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi 265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Travis Browne155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Aaron Riley185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Nick Ring
 145 lbs.: Junior Assuncao vs. Eddie Yagin
135 lbs.: Cole Escovedo vs. Takeya Mizugaki205 lbs.: Ricardo Romero vs. James Te Huna For those fortunate enough to be in "Mile High City" this weekend, remember the weigh-in is FREE to attend and open to the public. Doors to the weigh-in will open at 3 p.m. MT for the general public. In addition, UFC Fight Club members will be able to attend a special Q&A session with former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans prior to that at 2 p.m. local time. Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Sept. 24), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV). The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts on Facebook and Spike TV. It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 135 coverage you can handle.

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The official weigh-in for Bellator 51's Saturday evening event takes place today (September 23, 2011) at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. Bellator 51 will be the continuation of the promotion's fifth season as eight bantamweights square off in the quarterfinals for the right to challenge for the title and earn a cool $100,000. Returning to the tournament will be curren Bellator featherweight champion Joe Warren who is dropping down a weight class to try and become a multi-divisional champion. He'll be joined by season three runner-up Ed West and three-time featherweight semifinalist Wilson Reis who's also making the drop. Tournament newcomers Alexis Vila, an Olympic bronze medalist in freestyle wrestling, top Brazilian prospect Eduardo Dantas, WEC veteran Marcos Galvao, tough Brazilian luta livre fighter Luis Nogueira and former WEC bantamweight champion Chase Beebe will be looking to crash the party. Complete Bellator 51 weigh in results after the jump: Main Card 135 lbs.: Joe Warren (7-1) vs. Alexis Vila (9-0)135 lbs.: Wilson Reis (12-3) vs. Eduardo Dantas (12-2)135 lbs.: Chase Beebe (19-7) vs. Marcos Galvao (9-4-1)135 lbs.: Ed West (16-5) vs. Luis Nogueira (11-1) Undercard (Spike.com) 125 lbs.: Jessica Eye (3-1) vs. Casey Noland (3-1)205 lbs.: Dane Bonnigson (1-1) vs. Dan Spohn (5-0)205 lbs.: Allan Weickert (6-8) vs. John Hawk (5-3)155 lbs.: Joey Holt (1-0) vs. Clint Musser (1-0)155 lbs.: Frank Caraballo (6-4) vs. Dustin Kempf (6-4)135 lbs.: Farkhad Sharipov (13-3) vs. Jesse Riggleman (10-2) Remember that MMAMania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of Bellator 51, beginning with the MTV2 telecast starting at 9 p.m. ET tomorrow night (September 24). It's going to be a great night of fights so don't miss it, and remember to check us out for all the post-fight coverage after tomorrow night's card is wrapped up. See you then!

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With one exception, all fighters were on weight for DREAM's first event full-scale event of 2011, including DREAM lightweight champion Shinya Aoki and former WEC ace Rob McCullough, who square off in the main event and Tatsuya Kawajiri, who is set to make his featherweight debut. Former King of the Cage champion Abel Cullum, who arrived in Tokyo only last night due to Typhoon Roke, was the sole fighter to miss weight, coming in 4 lbs heavy for his anticipated Bantamweight World GP match up with two-time Deep champion Masakazu Imanari. Although Cullum will have a chance to make the 61 kg/ 134.5 lbs limit, he already appeared badly drawn out at the weigh-ins and was shaking uncontrollably on the scales. Given his condition it seems unlikely that he will be able to make the cut and the bout will likely be changed to a catchweight. The full weigh-in results ahead of DREAM.17, which takes place on Sept. 24 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, are after the break. DREAM.17 Weigh-in Results - Sept. 24 at the Saiatama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Shinya Aoki 69.8 kg/153.9 lbs vs. Rob McCullough 69.8 kg/153.9 lbs Tatsuya Kawajiri 64.9 kg/143.1 lbs vs. Joachim Hansen 65 kg/143.3 lbs Caol Uno 64.9 kg/143.1 lbs vs. Takeshi Inoue 65 kg/143.3 lbs Kazushi Sakuraba 75.8 kg/167.1 lbs vs. Yan Cabral 76 kg/167.6 lbs Satoru Kitaoka 70 kg/154.3 lbs vs. Willamy Freire 69.4 kg/153 lbs Kazuhiro Nakamura 83.8 kg/184.7 lbs vs. Gerald Harris 84 kg/185.2 lbs Ikuhisa Minowa 87 kg/191.8 lbs vs. Baru Harn 115 kg/253.5 lbs Dream Bantamweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals Hideo Tokoro 61 kg/134.5 lbsvs. Antonio Banuelos 61 kg/134.5 lbs Bibiano Fernandes 60.8 kg/134 lbs vs. Takafumi Otsuka 60.8 kg/134 lbs Masakazu Imanari 60.8 kg/134 lbs vs. Abel Cullum 62.8 kg/138.4 lbs (Over) Yusup Saadulaev 60.8 kg/134 lbs vs. Rodolfo Marques 61 kg/134.5 lbs Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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The official weigh-in event for DREAM 17 will go down tonight (Sept. 22, 2011) at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. All 22 fighters scheduled to compete on tomorrow night's card will look to make their respective weights without incident. DREAM 17 will feature a score of high profile match-ups between Japanese mixed martial arts (JMMA) blasts from the past, as well as some top up-and-comers.  The card will also feature the four opening round fights for the DREAM Bantamweight tournament, as well as an "open weight" bout between catch wrestling pioneer Ikuhisa Minowa and Baru Harn. Complete DREAM 17 weigh in results after the jump: 155 lbs.: Shinya Aoki vs. Rob McCullough145 lbs.: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Joachim Hansen145 lbs.: Takeshi Inoue vs. Caol Uno170 lbs.: Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Yan Cabral155 lbs.: Satoru Kitaoka vs. Willamy Freire185 lbs.: Kazuhiro Nakamura vs. Gerald Harris135 lbs.: Hideo Tokoro vs. Antonio Banuelos135 lbs.: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Takafumi Otsuka135 lbs.: Masakazu Imanari vs. Abel Cullum135 lbs.: Rodolfo Marques vs. Yusup SaadulaevOpen-weight: Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Baru Harn The entire DREAM 17 card can be watched live on HDNet, starting at 3:00 a.m., early Saturday morning (Sept. 24). If you can't stay up that late or you just want to chat in the comments section, hit up MMAmania.com after it's all said and done for a full recap of the event.

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All eighteen fighters scheduled for tomorrow night’s Strikeforce Challengers 19 event stepped on the scale earlier today in Vegas and, with one except, the entire lot made weight meaning the event will go on as planned for the most part. Headliner Lorenz Larkin weighed in at 206 pounds, as did opponent Nick Rossborough, on the eve of his quest to remain undefeated and improve his record to 12-0. Larkin has finished eight of his previous adversaries via TKO and shown a ton of potential in each of his Strikeforce appearances due in large part to his impressive arsenal of stand-up skills. Rossborough is a replacement for Larkin’s original opponent, Virgil Zwicker. Zwicker Out of Strikeforce Challengers 19 Bout with Head Injury Other notable results include rising welterweight Jason High clocking in at 170.5 pounds for his fight against 14-4 Todd Moore and Ryan Couture weighing 156 pounds in his attempt to bounce back from his first career loss with opponent Maka Watson hitting the lightweight mark on the head at 155. The only fighter to not make weight was late addition Quinn Mullhern who was a full five-and-a-half pounds over the welterweight limit of 171 pounds. No word was given on his his match-up will be handled. Fans can tune in to catch things unfold live on Showtime on Friday night starting at 11:00 PM EST. Read below for a full list of Strikeforce Challengers 19 results: Bobby Green (155 lbs) vs. Charon Spain (155 lbs) James Terry (156 lbs) vs. Magno Almeida (154 lbs) Joe Ray (170.5 lbs) vs. Christopher Spang (170 lbs) Brian Melancon (170 lbs) vs. Felipe Portela (170.5 lbs) Quinn Mulhern (176.5* lbs) vs. Danny Davis (170 lbs) Ryan Couture (156 lbs) vs. Maka Watson (155 lbs) Jason High (170.5 lbs) vs. Todd Moore (169 lbs) Lavar Johnson (245 lbs) vs. Shawn Jordan (238 lbs) Lorenz Larkin (206 lbs) vs. Nick Rossborough (206 lbs) * – Mullhern, a late addition, came in 5.5 pounds overweight Tweet

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Countdown to UFC 135: "Jones vs. Rampage" will debut TONIGHT (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011) at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Jon Jones and division number one contender Quinton Jackson UFC.com currently lists replays of "Countdown to UFC 135" at the following times: Friday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m. ET on Spike TV Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. ET on Spike TV "Rampage vs. Jones" will also feature a co-main event pitting former welterweight champion Matt Hughes against division bad boy Josh Koscheck. Here is the current UFC 135 fight card and line-up: Main Event: 205 lbs.: Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson Main Card (Pay-per-view): 170 lbs.: Matt Hughes vs. Josh Koscheck265 lbs.: Rob Broughton vs. Travis Browne155 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Ben Rothwell Preliminary Card (Facebook live stream): 155 lbs.: Anthony Ferguson vs. Aaron Riley 185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Nick Ring205 lbs.: Ricardo Romero vs. James Te Huna145 lbs.: Junior Assuncao vs. Eddie Yagin 135 lbs.: Cole Escovedo vs. Takeya Mizugaki MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Sept. 24), which is slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts. For the latest UFC 135 news and notes click here.

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Event: UFC 139: "Henderson vs. Shogun"Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at 9 p.m. ET on pay-per-view (PPV)Location: HP Pavilion in San Jose, California Main event: 205 lbs.: Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua Main card (pay-per-view): 185 lbs.: Cung Le vs. Vitor Belfort135 lbs.: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles205 lbs.: Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury 170 lbs.: Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann Preliminary card (may not be broadcast): 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz185 lbs.: Tom Lawlor vs. Chris Weidman155 lbs.: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafael dos Anjos Fight card and line-up subject to change. For more on UFC 139: "Henderson vs. Shogun" be sure to hit up our event archive right here.

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