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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Chael Sonnen cleared to use testosterone leading up to fight with Anderson Silva
The same controversy surrounding Chael Sonnen?s previous meeting with UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva has reared its ugly head again though this time around the colorful contender won?t be at risk of a suspension. As many fans undoubtedly recall, Sonnen showed an elevated level of testosterone in his system after a 2010 meeting with Silva [...]
UFC 146: By the Numbers
In this week’s edition of By the Numbers, we take a look at some of the interesting facts and figures that weigh into the UFC 146 card.� From the time the card was announced, it has been mired in controversy, injuries and enough storylines to put most soap operas to shame.� There’s Jacob Volkmann, one [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/26/ufc-146-by-the-numbers
Cody Guinn Jorge Gurgel Andre Gusmao Alexander Gustafsson Jaime Gutierrez
Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale Weigh-In Results
The UFC is on the cusp of crowning a new Ultimate Fighter with lightweights Michael Chiesa-Al Iaquinta each representing Urijah Faber?s squad from the latest season of the groundbreaking reality series. Chiesa is a wrestler by trade who has displayed incredible heart over the past few months, not only battling back in fights to emerge [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/05/31/ultimate-fighter-15-finale-live-weigh-ins-video/
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the average wedding -
http://money.ca.msn.com/savings-debt/donna-freedman/beating-the-dollar22000-wedding
glad my Girlfriend didn't see this
22K is insane for a...
glad my Girlfriend didn't see this
22K is insane for a...
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=118938&goto=newpost
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Stephan Bonnar-Forrest Griffin not in line for coaching spots on next season of TUF
With the Ultimate Fighter struggling to draw ratings on FX like the long-running reality series did on Spike TV the casting of coaches on the next season could be a crucial component in helping the show regain its foothold as a flagship program. In that vein, UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar has been actively campaigning [...]
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GSP George St Pierre Gets Trolled - Georges St Piere
Trolling UFC and MMA fighters at a UFC 145 press event. What does it feel like to get punched in the face? Do you believe in God? What did you have for breakfast? Creative Loafing's Joeff Davis interviews some of the top fighters from UFC 145.Source: http://mmalice.com/georges-st-piere/gsp-george-st-pierre-gets-trolled-video_110bcbcce.html
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Bellator 70 Results ? Konrad submits Prindle, Hawn defeats Weedman
Bellator heavyweight champion Cole Kondrad will make his first title defense when he takes on season five tournament winner Eric Prindle at Bellator 70. Taking place from the New Orleans Convention Center, Bellator 70 also features the season six lightweight tournament final with Rick Hawn taking on Brent Weedman. Also highlighting the main card is [...]
Bellator 70 Results – Konrad submits Prindle, Hawn defeats Weedman is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
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Fedor Emelianenko stars in new Mercedes Benz commercial
so humble..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v2H1zQpQg0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v2H1zQpQg0
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For those of you who like meditation
i highly recommend this video it is pretty awesome my body felt as if it where vibrating http://youtu.be/TeXsIMFXT3g
Source: http://ninjashoes.net/forum/showthread.php?78534-For-those-of-you-who-like-meditation&goto=newpost
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Bellator 70 Highlights (Video)
Bellator 70 took place Friday night in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event featured Rick Hawn and heavyweight champion Cole Konrad picking up victories. Bellator has released a highlight video of the event's MTV 2 televised card.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28735/bellator-70-highlights-video/
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Randy Orton Is A Work Horse, Stacy Keibler/George Clooney
– Many people that have tickets to the Night of Champions PPV stated they were invited to take part in a group survey to discuss upcoming WWE Studios films. They would be paid $20 to watch scenes from a film and discuss the positives and negatives. WWE has John Cena’s Family Reunion, Edge’s Inside Out, and the horror film No One Lives on the way.
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
– It has been reported that from August 27th through September 5th, World champion Randy Orton wrestled every day except for one that was used for ...
Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/randy-orton-is-a-work-horse-stacy-keiblergeorge-clooney/
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Photo Gallery: Exotics racing with McLovin..
Saturday I headed out to @exoticsracing again with a group of friends that included Superbad’s Mclovin, Chris Mintz-Plasse. Here are the photos from his ride along day at the track; wait till you see the video!!
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Roy Nelson?s Beard has plenty to say
Roy Nelson got a chance to speak at Thursday's UFC 146 press conference, but his beard remained silent. That is, until now. In a Cagewriter exclusive, Roy Nelson's Beard (RNB) spoke about its past, future, and what it brings to Nelson's game.
Cagewriter: How are you feeling today?
RNB: Good. Full. Ready to take on Dave Herman.
CW: How long have you been with Roy?
RNB: Well, I've been a part of his life for some time, but it was just in the past year or so that Roy really let me shine. He and I push each other to make each other great. It's truly a symbiotic relationship.
CW: What do you bring to his MMA game?
CW: So then do you also take the blame for the fact he's lost three of his last four bouts?
RNB: Well, we're a team. We lose together, y'know? It's not just Roy out there. It's me, the belly, the mullet.
CW: Is there ever a rivalry between you?
RNB: Well, I'll let you in on a secret. The belly is TOTALLY jealous of me. He always used to get all the attention, but since Roy has been getting in better shape, he's lost prominence. Now it's all eyes on me.
CW: Has Roy talked to you about the future? Will he definitely keep you around or is there discussion of ... a razor?
RNB? Why would you ask such a thing? That's sick. Seriously. A razor? To what? Shave me off? You don't shave me off. You don't get rid of a glorious beard like this one. Are you crazy. I'm done. Interview's over.
CW: Well, thanks for your time.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/roy-nelson-beard-plenty-120306694.html
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Details on plea agreement for UFC Champ Jon Jones on DWI charge
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones plead guilty on Tuesday to one charge of misdemeanor DWI in a Binghamton, New York court, stemming from his arrest in the early morning hours of May 19.
Jones' guilty plea will see him avoid any jail time from the arrest, though there are several caveats to his plea agreement that he must abide by. During Fuel TV's "UFC Tonight" broadcast on Tuesday night, more information was given on just what that plea bargain entails (transcribed by MMAMania.com):
"What's next for Jon is he has to stay out of trouble, between now and June 19. He also has to take an alcohol evaluation between now and June 19. On June 19, he is due to appear back in Binghamton City court. That is when he will receive his plea bargain. Now, his plea bargain is essentially this: He must stay out of trouble for a year. He must undergo these sort of alcohol sensitivity classes, to understand what could happen to a victim if they do drive while impaired. He must also pay any damages that his accident caused. On top of that, he must also put something in his car called an 'ignition interlock device,' which essentially means that between now and the next year, any time he drives his car, he will have to take a breathalyzer test to make sure he is not driving while impaired. He has also had his license suspended indefinitely. If he does agree to all this, and everything's good between now and June 19, he will not face any further charges. He won't go to jail, he just has to pay a very small fine, a maximum of $1,500."
Penick's Analysis: Jones will likely get his license reinstated whenever the ignition interlock device is put into his car. Ultimately, he will be getting off a bit light as it's his first offense and no one was injured in this crash, and hopefully this is something he does learn from so it doesn't happen ever again. For the average person in this situation, this would be a more trying situation monetarily, as it's not cheap to have the ignition interlock device installed and at least in some states I understand there's a monthly fee the individual must pay as well. That on top of a fine and attorney's fees can add up, but for someone of Jones' stature it's not as much of a hit. Hopefully that doesn't mean the lesson goes unlearned, and I don't think it will, but he absolutely needs to make some changes in his life to avoid this situation again.
[Jon Jones art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
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Jones' guilty plea will see him avoid any jail time from the arrest, though there are several caveats to his plea agreement that he must abide by. During Fuel TV's "UFC Tonight" broadcast on Tuesday night, more information was given on just what that plea bargain entails (transcribed by MMAMania.com):
"What's next for Jon is he has to stay out of trouble, between now and June 19. He also has to take an alcohol evaluation between now and June 19. On June 19, he is due to appear back in Binghamton City court. That is when he will receive his plea bargain. Now, his plea bargain is essentially this: He must stay out of trouble for a year. He must undergo these sort of alcohol sensitivity classes, to understand what could happen to a victim if they do drive while impaired. He must also pay any damages that his accident caused. On top of that, he must also put something in his car called an 'ignition interlock device,' which essentially means that between now and the next year, any time he drives his car, he will have to take a breathalyzer test to make sure he is not driving while impaired. He has also had his license suspended indefinitely. If he does agree to all this, and everything's good between now and June 19, he will not face any further charges. He won't go to jail, he just has to pay a very small fine, a maximum of $1,500."
Penick's Analysis: Jones will likely get his license reinstated whenever the ignition interlock device is put into his car. Ultimately, he will be getting off a bit light as it's his first offense and no one was injured in this crash, and hopefully this is something he does learn from so it doesn't happen ever again. For the average person in this situation, this would be a more trying situation monetarily, as it's not cheap to have the ignition interlock device installed and at least in some states I understand there's a monthly fee the individual must pay as well. That on top of a fine and attorney's fees can add up, but for someone of Jones' stature it's not as much of a hit. Hopefully that doesn't mean the lesson goes unlearned, and I don't think it will, but he absolutely needs to make some changes in his life to avoid this situation again.
[Jon Jones art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_13466.shtml
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Cain Velasquez Talks About Big Win Over Bigfoot Silva
Cain Velasquez Talks About Big Win Over Bigfoot Silva. Cain Velasquez Shirts and Walkout Clothing Starting At Only $7.99
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/cain-velasquez-talks-about-big-win-over-bigfoot-silva/
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Wanderlei Silva lays into Vitor Belfort based on broken hand
Countless fans, many of whom were Brazilian, were utterly disappointed when news surfaced over the weekend middleweight Vitor Belfort had withdrawn from a headlining fight against Wanderlei Silva in front of their countrymen at UFC 147. One of the people left far from pleased with the development was none other than Silva himself who has [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/05/29/wanderlei-silva-lays-into-vitor-belfort-based-on-broken-hand/
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Amateur MMA fighter dies following unregulated event in South Dakota
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
The UFC has never had a fighter suffer a serious injury outside of broken bones or ligament damage from their bouts, and have never had a competitor die from fighting in the Octagon. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the lowest dregs of the sport, with unregulated shows in both South Carolina and Texas seeing fighters pass away following fights.
Now, an amateur fighter in South Dakota has died following a bout at an unregulated show in the state, according to a report from the Rapid City Journal. However, this death may or may not have been caused by anything that happened in the fight itself.
26-year-old Dustin Jensen, fighting in his fifth amateur fight since starting in the sport a year ago, was submitted at a "RingWars" event on May 18 in what was described as a typical MMA fight, with no over the top violence or anything out of the ordinary.
Following the fight, he watched two more bouts before going into the locker room, where he was found after suffering a seizure. No medical personnel were on site, so an EMT was called and he was rushed to the hospital. At Rapid City Regional Hospital, it was determined he had increased pressure on his brain, and he was put into a medically induced coma to undergo surgery to relieve said pressure. Unfortunately, the surgery could not save Jensen's life.
"He did not wake up after the surgery and was declared brain dead at 10:23 a.m.," Jensen's mother-in-law, Violet Schieman, said. ?He remained on life support until his organs were donated."
"Doctors have watched the video and said it shouldn't have happened," she continued. "They said the fight may have triggered a brain aneurysm, but it was not overly violent."
The lack of a regulating body in South Dakota is a cause of concern for those participating in these events. Josh Usera, lead MMA trainer at Dynamic Martial Arts in Rapid City, commented on the necessity of regulation.
"In most states there is usually some kind of governing body, like the athletic commission or the boxing commission for that state, and what I understand is its job is to oversee the operations of the event from the ground all the way up," he said. "Safety of the fighter is the No. 1 concern, so most states that have some kind of governing body require some kind of blood work or something that shows the individual is healthy."
Penick's Analysis: This is why states like New York need to lift the ban on the sport and take it under regulation. There needs to be medical personnel on site for fighters, there needs to be oversight on their medical health before and after fights with blood tests, CT scans, MRIs for those that suffer knockout losses, etc. This death, while tragic, is far from an indictment of the sport. It's a freak thing that may have happened whether Jensen fought or not; aneurysm's can happen out of the blue, unfortunately. But it does raise the need to have regulation in place wherever the sport is going to be taking place.
Article updated as event was mistakenly listed as in Iowa. The event took place in South Dakota
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Now, an amateur fighter in South Dakota has died following a bout at an unregulated show in the state, according to a report from the Rapid City Journal. However, this death may or may not have been caused by anything that happened in the fight itself.
26-year-old Dustin Jensen, fighting in his fifth amateur fight since starting in the sport a year ago, was submitted at a "RingWars" event on May 18 in what was described as a typical MMA fight, with no over the top violence or anything out of the ordinary.
Following the fight, he watched two more bouts before going into the locker room, where he was found after suffering a seizure. No medical personnel were on site, so an EMT was called and he was rushed to the hospital. At Rapid City Regional Hospital, it was determined he had increased pressure on his brain, and he was put into a medically induced coma to undergo surgery to relieve said pressure. Unfortunately, the surgery could not save Jensen's life.
"He did not wake up after the surgery and was declared brain dead at 10:23 a.m.," Jensen's mother-in-law, Violet Schieman, said. ?He remained on life support until his organs were donated."
"Doctors have watched the video and said it shouldn't have happened," she continued. "They said the fight may have triggered a brain aneurysm, but it was not overly violent."
The lack of a regulating body in South Dakota is a cause of concern for those participating in these events. Josh Usera, lead MMA trainer at Dynamic Martial Arts in Rapid City, commented on the necessity of regulation.
"In most states there is usually some kind of governing body, like the athletic commission or the boxing commission for that state, and what I understand is its job is to oversee the operations of the event from the ground all the way up," he said. "Safety of the fighter is the No. 1 concern, so most states that have some kind of governing body require some kind of blood work or something that shows the individual is healthy."
Penick's Analysis: This is why states like New York need to lift the ban on the sport and take it under regulation. There needs to be medical personnel on site for fighters, there needs to be oversight on their medical health before and after fights with blood tests, CT scans, MRIs for those that suffer knockout losses, etc. This death, while tragic, is far from an indictment of the sport. It's a freak thing that may have happened whether Jensen fought or not; aneurysm's can happen out of the blue, unfortunately. But it does raise the need to have regulation in place wherever the sport is going to be taking place.
Article updated as event was mistakenly listed as in Iowa. The event took place in South Dakota
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_13468.shtml
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Invicta FC 2 reveals talent-packed lineup for July event
Fans entertained by last month?s Invicta FC unveiling are in for another treat on July 28 when the all-female promotion returns to Kansas City with another stacked card capped off by a previously announced bout between unbeaten Olympic medalist Sara McMann and seasoned veteran Shayna Baszler. The 5-0 McMann has looked sharp thus far in [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/05/30/invicta-fc-2-reveals-talent-packed-lineup-for-july-event/
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Top 5 Male Singers Of All Time
What's your top 5 look like...
1. Ray Charles...only one of two men who could gospel mainstream but also the only do ur your song and sound like...
1. Ray Charles...only one of two men who could gospel mainstream but also the only do ur your song and sound like...
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=118912&goto=newpost
Marcus Davis Tony DeSouza Edwin Dewees Nick Diaz Tadhg Steamfist Dixon
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Cain Velasquez could be on shelf for six months
Former UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez made mention of a possible hand injury following his victory over Antonio Silva at UFC 146. Now, with the medical suspensions having been made public, it does in fact appear as though he could spend six months on the sidelines. Velasquez will need to have an X-ray on his [...]
Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/05/30/cain-velasquez-could-be-on-shelf-for-six-months/
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Inc. Magazine features Blue Grace Logistics UFC sponsorship
Inc. magazine?s June issue featured UFC sponsor BlueGrace Logistics and its marketing in the UFC. �The article interviews CEO Bobby Harris and UFC agent Malki Kawa about the marketing. Via Inc. Magazine: Of all the peculiar places businesses advertise, a man?s backside may top the list. �But in the world of mixed martial arts, it?s [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Payout/~3/5thmqKHifH0/
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The Annual - Who would you Rather Fight
Poll to Come:
Crocodile in the Swamp
Polar Bear in the Arctic
Lion in the Desert
Snakes on a Plane (joke)
Crocodile in the Swamp
Polar Bear in the Arctic
Lion in the Desert
Snakes on a Plane (joke)
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=118872&goto=newpost
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Bellator 70 ratings: Season ends with a whimper on MTV2
After scoring its best ratings of the season a week prior, this past weekend's season-ending Bellator 70 event scored some of the worst.The May 25 event drew just 119,000 MTV2 viewers, which was down from the season-best 209,000 who tuned in a week prior.
MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the figures with an industry source.
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Anderson silva will KO chael using a secret KO move taught by Steven Seagal
http://sportv.globo.com/site/programas/sensei-sportv/noticia/2012/05/com-apoio-de-steven-seagal-spider-planeja-golpe-secreto-contra-sonnen.html
"If all goes according to Steven Seagal, Anderson...
"If all goes according to Steven Seagal, Anderson...
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Jason Allison-Luke Richardson vs. Mathieu Dandenault-Aaron Downey
Today’s feature involves two tilts for the price of one! Everyone knows about the rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens given the two teams’ storied history in the sport. Another contributing factor is undoubtedly the countless clashes opposing players have had on the ice such as this action from 2006 featuring [...]
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UFC 146 fighters make weight, all bouts official
The "biggest" main card in UFC history is official as every fighter for UFC 146 weighed in. The 10 main card fighters weighed in at 2,485 lbs., the same weight as a 1986 Pontiac Fiero.
The packed weigh-ins also took on a bit of a party atmosphere. Kyle Kingsbury wore a tiny pink shirt that read "Hug Me", a fanny pack, and very tight, very small underwear, followed by a wrestling singlet as he faced off with Glover Teixera. Jason "Mayhem" Miller wore a pink boa and brought a pink boombox (that's right I said boombox) to the scale.
Complete weigh-in results, courtesy of the good people at MMA Junkie.
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)
?�� �Champ Junior Dos Santos (239) vs. Frank Mir (261)
?�� �Antonio Silva (264) vs. Cain Velasquez (240)
?�� �Dave Herman (233) vs. Roy Nelson (254)
?�� �Shane Del Rosario (246) vs. Stipe Miocic (245)
?�� �Lavar Johnson (248) vs. Stefan Struve (255)
PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)
?�� �Diego Brandao (145) vs. Darren Elkins (145)
?�� �Edson Barboza (155) vs. Jamie Varner (156)
?�� �C.B. Dollaway (186) vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller (185)
?�� �Dan Hardy (170) vs. Duane "Bang" Ludwig (171)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
?�� �Paul Sass (156) vs. Jacob Volkmann (155)
?�� �Kyle Kingsbury (205) vs. Glover Teixeira (204)
?�� �Mike Brown (145) vs. Daniel Pineda (146)
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-146-fighters-weight-bouts-official-000141081.html
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Injured Vitor Belfort out of UFC 147 match-up with Wanderlei Silva
For the second time in a month the UFC has seen a bout between opposing coaches on the Ultimate Fighter be laid to waste due to injury. Weeks removed from the announcement bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz had torn his ACL and could no longer fight Urijah Faber at UFC 148, it has now come to [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/28/injured-vitor-belfort-out-of-ufc-147-match-up-with-wanderlei-silva
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Alistair Overeem talks about Steroids to NSAC - Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) talking about testosterone and steroids. After he failed a pre drug test for UFC 146 with elevated testosterone levels (16:1).Marcus Davis Tony DeSouza Edwin Dewees Nick Diaz Tadhg Steamfist Dixon
Cesar Gracie Responds To Diaz One Year Suspension
"@ufc Get drunk and wreck cars or do steroids between fights is OK. Smoke weed legally between fights and NSAC throws the book at you"
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Dennis Nilson
Any of you Pommies on here heard of him ?
I'm just reading a book on him... Quite a good read.
He is one crazy deranged bloke.
I'm just reading a book on him... Quite a good read.
He is one crazy deranged bloke.
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=118794&goto=newpost
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UFC 148: Urijah Faber felt confused, initially disrespected by Dana White's opponent switch games
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
On the final quarterfinal episode of "The Ultimate Fighter: Live" on FX, UFC President Dana White officially made an announcement for Urijah Faber's replacement opponent at UFC 148, Renan Barao.
Though Barao was the name that made sense for most observers, White wanted to keep an element of surprise on the proceedings, meaning he flat out lied to Faber and Barao - as well as Ivan Menjivar and Brad Pickett - as to who would actually be the opponent. In fact, until the announcement was made on the live show, Faber was being told the opponent would be Menjivar, with Menjivar, Pickett, and Barao all being told they may be flown to Las Vegas for the announcement.
It was an attempt to keep the real opponent a secret to break on the show, an attempt that didn't have much of a point with that particular episode clocking the worst ratings in series history. Not to mention the fact that word had broken online of Barao's signed contract days before the show. Ultimately, Faber didn't understand White's rationale on how the situation played out.
"I thought Dana was kind of being a weirdo," Faber said in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "He didn't need to lie to me about anything."
"I felt disrespected at first, but then I realized there's no reason to dwell on stupid stuff. I don't know what [White's] motivation was for [lying], really. I thought I was going to fight Barao at first, and I would have liked to continue to think that so I could game-plan for that. This is a big fight for me. There's a lot at stake."
Penick's Analysis: This is the age of immediate information, and there was no way to hold this announcement out until the Friday show without it being common knowledge. Perhaps if there were a number of truly legitimate options it would have been a different story, but in this case, Barao was always the right pick. Faber knew it the day Dominick Cruz got injured, and to string him along by saying something other than that was pretty pointless. Especially when he had to make the effort to lie to several fighters. He brought up the hopes of Menjivar and Pickett, and confused the issue for Barao and Faber. Ultimately the right fight got booked, but it was a dumb and meaningless game to play considering the proximity to the fight and the fact that it wound up leaking out days before anyway.
[Urijah Faber art by Cory Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
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Though Barao was the name that made sense for most observers, White wanted to keep an element of surprise on the proceedings, meaning he flat out lied to Faber and Barao - as well as Ivan Menjivar and Brad Pickett - as to who would actually be the opponent. In fact, until the announcement was made on the live show, Faber was being told the opponent would be Menjivar, with Menjivar, Pickett, and Barao all being told they may be flown to Las Vegas for the announcement.
It was an attempt to keep the real opponent a secret to break on the show, an attempt that didn't have much of a point with that particular episode clocking the worst ratings in series history. Not to mention the fact that word had broken online of Barao's signed contract days before the show. Ultimately, Faber didn't understand White's rationale on how the situation played out.
"I thought Dana was kind of being a weirdo," Faber said in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "He didn't need to lie to me about anything."
"I felt disrespected at first, but then I realized there's no reason to dwell on stupid stuff. I don't know what [White's] motivation was for [lying], really. I thought I was going to fight Barao at first, and I would have liked to continue to think that so I could game-plan for that. This is a big fight for me. There's a lot at stake."
Penick's Analysis: This is the age of immediate information, and there was no way to hold this announcement out until the Friday show without it being common knowledge. Perhaps if there were a number of truly legitimate options it would have been a different story, but in this case, Barao was always the right pick. Faber knew it the day Dominick Cruz got injured, and to string him along by saying something other than that was pretty pointless. Especially when he had to make the effort to lie to several fighters. He brought up the hopes of Menjivar and Pickett, and confused the issue for Barao and Faber. Ultimately the right fight got booked, but it was a dumb and meaningless game to play considering the proximity to the fight and the fact that it wound up leaking out days before anyway.
[Urijah Faber art by Cory Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_13456.shtml
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UFC heads to Nottingham on Sept. 29, possibly as UFC on FUEL TV show
Keeping with its once-a-year fall event, the UFC is returning to the U.K. on Sept. 29. Officials announced this past weekend that Birmingham's 10,000-seat Capital FM Arena is set to play host to the yet-unnamed event.
Broadcast plans aren't official, but an official told MMAjunkie.com the event could air live stateside as a UFC on FUEL TV event on Saturday afternoon.
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UFC 146 pictures, including Junior dos Santos? big win and Cain Velasquez?s bloody TKO
Check out UFC 146's pictures from Tracy Lee, including Junior dos Santos' celebration after defending the UFC heavyweight belt, Jamie Varner knocking Edson Barboza silly, and Cain Velasquez's bloody, bloody battle with Antonio Silva.
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UFC champ Jon Jones pleads guilty to DWI
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones plea guilty today in upstate New York to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated.A Binghamton City Court judge suspended Jones' driving privileges were suspended while ordering him to undergo an alcohol abuse and dependency evaluation, according to a report this morning from "Press Connects."
MMAjunkie.com confirmed the ruling with Broome County Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Milks.
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A very Happy Mother?s Day to MMA Moms
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms of fighters and the moms who fight. For a reminder of how cool MMA moms are, check out Urijah Faber's mom holding off a burglar, Rashad Evans getting pre-fight advice from his mother, and Diego Brandao buying his mom a house after winning "The Ultimate Fighter." Also read parts one and two about what it's like to be a fight mom, featuring the mothers of Joe Lauzon, Clay Guida, Evans and B.J. Penn.
Before heading to brunch with your mom, check out how these champs celebrated their special moment with the women who supported their children on the way to the belt.
UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson hugs his mother after winning the belt in February.
Ronda Rousey headed straight to the woman who supported her through Olympic judo and MMA careers after winning the Strikeforce bantamweight belt in March.
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz took his mother to the World MMA Awards.
A very Happy Mother's Day to all the Cagereading Moms out there, and to my own mother, for taking me for ice cream after I first threw a punch.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/very-happy-mother-day-mma-moms-215751574.html
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UFC Champ Jon Jones pleads guilty to DWI charge in New York
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
Appearing in a Binghamton, New York court on Tuesday, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones plead guilty to one misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, according to a report from PressConnects.com.
The charge stems from his May 19 arrest, which came in the early morning hours of that Saturday morning when he crashed his Bentley into a pole. There was a secondary charge of making an improper turn that was dismissed during Tuesday's hearing.
According to the report, Binghamton City Court Judge Daniel L. Seiden suspended Jones' license immediately, and told him he'll need to undergo an alcohol abuse and dependency evaluation.
Jones will appear in court again on June 19. The maximum sentence for a DWI conviction in New York is up to one year in jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.
Penick's Analysis: The guilty plea likely comes about with a plea bargain on his sentence, and Jones almost assuredly will not actually face jail time. He'll have some sort of fine to pay, and will have some other conditions to his ultimate sentence, but jail time more than likely not be a part of it.
[Jon Jones art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
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The charge stems from his May 19 arrest, which came in the early morning hours of that Saturday morning when he crashed his Bentley into a pole. There was a secondary charge of making an improper turn that was dismissed during Tuesday's hearing.
According to the report, Binghamton City Court Judge Daniel L. Seiden suspended Jones' license immediately, and told him he'll need to undergo an alcohol abuse and dependency evaluation.
Jones will appear in court again on June 19. The maximum sentence for a DWI conviction in New York is up to one year in jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.
Penick's Analysis: The guilty plea likely comes about with a plea bargain on his sentence, and Jones almost assuredly will not actually face jail time. He'll have some sort of fine to pay, and will have some other conditions to his ultimate sentence, but jail time more than likely not be a part of it.
[Jon Jones art by Grant Gould (c) MMATorch.com]
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_13459.shtml
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Lightweights Rafaello Oliveira and Yoislandy Izquierdo meet at UFC 148
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
A lightweight bout between Rafaello Oliveira and Yoislandy Izquierdo is headed to UFC 148 on July. Mundus Sports Management, who represent Izquierdo, announced the bout recently.
Oliveira needs a win badly, as he holds just a 1-4 mark inside the Octagon, including two straight losses since returning to the UFC.
Izquierdo hopes to bounce back from a loss in his UFC debut, which came against Reza Madadi by submission at UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden last month.
A lightweight bout between Rafaello Oliveira and Yoislandy Izquierdo is headed to UFC 148 on July. Mundus Sports Management, who represent Izquierdo, announced the bout recently.
Oliveira needs a win badly, as he holds just a 1-4 mark inside the Octagon, including two straight losses since returning to the UFC.
Izquierdo hopes to bounce back from a loss in his UFC debut, which came against Reza Madadi by submission at UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden last month.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_13449.shtml
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UFC 146 Results: Stefan Struve submits Lavar Johnson in just over a minute
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
In a fight that likely surprised no one, Stefan Struve submitted Lavar Johnson on Saturday night to kick off the pay-per-view card at UFC 146.
Johnson - who fought earlier this month at UFC on Fox 3, knocking out Pat Barry - took this bout on just eight days notice, and he tried to make it his fight early. He pressed Struve to the cage and tried to set up his heavy handed attack, but Struve wouldn't let that happen.
Instead, Struve pulled guard against the cage, and quickly set up a tight armbar. Johnson had little defense for the hold, and tapped almost immediately. Of Johnson's six career losses, five of them have come by submission.
The 24-year-old Struve picked up his fifth win in his last six fights, and is now 8-3 in 11 appearances in the UFC.
In a fight that likely surprised no one, Stefan Struve submitted Lavar Johnson on Saturday night to kick off the pay-per-view card at UFC 146.
Johnson - who fought earlier this month at UFC on Fox 3, knocking out Pat Barry - took this bout on just eight days notice, and he tried to make it his fight early. He pressed Struve to the cage and tried to set up his heavy handed attack, but Struve wouldn't let that happen.
Instead, Struve pulled guard against the cage, and quickly set up a tight armbar. Johnson had little defense for the hold, and tapped almost immediately. Of Johnson's six career losses, five of them have come by submission.
The 24-year-old Struve picked up his fifth win in his last six fights, and is now 8-3 in 11 appearances in the UFC.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_13427.shtml
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Nacho appreciation thread
You know whats awesome? Nachos. You know whats also awesome on nachos? pineapple. Yeah thats right. people think i am weird for that. I say...
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=118858&goto=newpost
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Dos Santos vs. Mir - Episode 2 - UFC Primetime
See heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at home in Brazil, the country that he's using his success to help rebuilt; plus Frank Mir at home in Las Vegas with the family that saved his life after a motorcycle accident nearly derailed it.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-primetime/dos-santos-vs-mir-episode-2-video_a7b559b52.html
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Dana White: Strikeforce not going anywhere, Gilbert Melendez "will fight again on Showtime"
By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
With a depleted roster following its acquisition by Zuffa, Strikeforce continues to face questions of its validity as a fight promotion. With ratings lower than the last couple of years on Showtime, and bloated fighter contracts out-spending gate receipts, there's been a growing mindset that it's only a matter of time before the one-time competitor is absorbed fully by the UFC.
Not so fast, says UFC President Dana White.
"Strikeforce is not going anywhere," White said in an interview with Ron Kruck for HDNet's Inside MMA. "Strikeforce is performing very well for Showtime. They love the business, it's not going anywhere."
Furthermore, Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez isn't going anywhere, either. Despite complaints of his level of opposition and a lack of motivation fighting said opposition, Melendez will remain in Strikeforce for the time being.
"Gilbert Melendez is a huge star over there," White said. "He's their guy. He just won again, and he will fight again on Showtime."
As for who Melendez will face next, or whether there's any possibility of an opponent being brought over from the UFC, White simply left the door open for anything.
"We'll see, I don't know who he's going to fight next, but anything is possible," he said. "We'll see what happens."
Penick's Analysis: Showtime must have some real lowered expectations, and Zuffa must be alright with much lower live audiences and gates for Strikeforce if they're considering the first half of the year as "performing very well." It's been passable, sure, but "very well" seems like more than an optimistic outlook on things. White continues to leave the door open for a UFC opponent moving over for Melendez, but it's seemed pretty clear that no one in the UFC is interested in moving over to Strikeforce. Where they go from here remains to be seen, but it would still be surprising for a lot of people if Strikeforce is still around this time next year.
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Not so fast, says UFC President Dana White.
"Strikeforce is not going anywhere," White said in an interview with Ron Kruck for HDNet's Inside MMA. "Strikeforce is performing very well for Showtime. They love the business, it's not going anywhere."
Furthermore, Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez isn't going anywhere, either. Despite complaints of his level of opposition and a lack of motivation fighting said opposition, Melendez will remain in Strikeforce for the time being.
"Gilbert Melendez is a huge star over there," White said. "He's their guy. He just won again, and he will fight again on Showtime."
As for who Melendez will face next, or whether there's any possibility of an opponent being brought over from the UFC, White simply left the door open for anything.
"We'll see, I don't know who he's going to fight next, but anything is possible," he said. "We'll see what happens."
Penick's Analysis: Showtime must have some real lowered expectations, and Zuffa must be alright with much lower live audiences and gates for Strikeforce if they're considering the first half of the year as "performing very well." It's been passable, sure, but "very well" seems like more than an optimistic outlook on things. White continues to leave the door open for a UFC opponent moving over for Melendez, but it's seemed pretty clear that no one in the UFC is interested in moving over to Strikeforce. Where they go from here remains to be seen, but it would still be surprising for a lot of people if Strikeforce is still around this time next year.
Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Affliction2/article_13461.shtml
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Swick-Johnson, Grispi-Garza, Phan-Miller, Gamburyan-Omigawa join UFC on FOX 4
The UFC on FOX 4 fight card gets a big boost with the addition of four fights to the August 4th event. UFC officials announced the new bouts earlier on Tuesday. Mike “Quick” Swick (14-4) makes his return to the Octagon after battling injuries for the past two-and-a-half years. He last competed at UFC 109 [...]
Swick-Johnson, Grispi-Garza, Phan-Miller, Gamburyan-Omigawa join UFC on FOX 4 is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
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Bryce Harper checks out UFC on Fuel 3
On Monday, Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper hit his first major-league home run. Tuesday night, he checked out the UFC on Fuel 3 fights and got to take a picture with UFC Octagon Girl/Playboy cover girl Brittney Palmer. It's a pretty good time to be Bryce Harper.
Palmer, who was on the cover of the February 2012 Playboy, quickly shot down any rumors that might get started from the picture. After gossip blogger Terez Owens wrote that the two had "coupled" up, she tweeted, "Watch your wording, buddy!"
After Harper was intentionally hit by Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, it made sense for him to take in some cagefights. The pros showed him how to throw a punch, and that may prove valuable when the Nationals head to Philly next week.
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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/bryce-harper-checks-ufc-fuel-3-034104614.html
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Hockey Fight of the Day: Nevin Markwart vs. George McPhee
Today’s bout may be fifteen years old but it hasn’t lost an ounce of awesomeness over the period! The hatred between Boston and New York is well-documented, spilling over into sports-related rivalries with regularity. This time around the involved parties are the Boston Bruins’ Nevin Markwart vs. the New York Rangers’ George McPhee. From the [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/26/hockey-fight-of-the-day-nevin-markwart-vs-george-mcphee
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***OFFICIAL*** Jake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann Pre/Post Fight Discussion
*Welterweight bout: 170 pounds*
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Dos Santos: Inside My Fight Camp - Junior Dos Santos
When Junior dos Santos set up his fight camp in Brazil, he carefully chose a team specifically designed to counter Alistair Overeem. With Overeem out, Cigano's team had to be adjusted mid-stream. Paula Sack went to Bahia to find out what he did to prep for new opponent and submission artist Frank Mir. Watch dos Santos make his first title defense at UFC� 146: dos Santos vs. Mir, live on Pay-Per-View, Saturday May 26 at 10PM/7PM, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.Source: http://mmalice.com/junior-dos-santos/dos-santos-inside-my-fight-camp-video_717569d3e.html
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$50 Million Dollar lotto winner will keep working?
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/05/22/50-million-winner-plans-to-keep-working
LOL, yeah right.
I bet he goes back to work for 2 days and then...
LOL, yeah right.
I bet he goes back to work for 2 days and then...
Source: http://forums.ufc.production.sparkart.net/showthread.php?t=118772&goto=newpost
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UFC 146 discussion thread
LAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from tonight's UFC 146 event at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.Be sure to follow along with the latest card updates in our UFC 146 live-results post, and then discuss the event in the comments section below.
Round-by-round updates and official results begin at approximately 6:45 p.m. ET (3:45 p.m. PT local time) for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
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Dana White weighs in on Jon Jones, Nick Diaz, and much more
UFC President Dana White has a lot on his mind these days after one of the most eventful periods in his organization?s history including injuries galore, arrests of Arianny Celeste, Ross Pearson, and Jon Jones, and NAC appearances from Chael Sonnen, Alistair Overeem, and Nick Diaz. As the outspoken executive has reminded the public on [...]
Source: http://www.fighters.com/05/29/dana-white-weighs-in-on-jon-jones-nick-diaz-and-much-more
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Dana Talks JDS vs Overeem, Roy Dropping Weight&Chael's Nuts - UFC 146
MMA:30 listened in after the UFC 146 Pre-fight Press Conference when UFC President Dana White explained to the media how he's done trying to get Roy Nelson to drop to a lower weight class, how JDS will be challenged in his fight against Overeem and his thoughts on the three unsanctioned bouts that took place in Madison Square Garden during a recent hockey match.Tony Fryklund Kazuyuki Fujita Masakatsu Funaki Zelg Benkei Galesić Mauro Galvao
UFC on FX 5 set for Indianapolis on September 7th
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will be returning to Indianapolis, Indiana for the first time since 2010 for UFC on FX 5. The bout was announced by the UFC on Twitter and also by IndyStar.com.The Bankers Life Fieldhouse will play host to the action on September 7th. No bouts have yet to be announced for the [...]
UFC on FX 5 set for Indianapolis on September 7th is a post from: MMA Interplay UFC News
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Greg Valentine Posts Explanation For No-Showing Event
WWE Hall of Famer Greg “The Hammer” Valentine offered an explanation on his Facebook page for no-showing Great North Wrestling’s Randy Savage tribute show on Sept. 3 in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada after the organization paid $2,000 for his services.
Here is my Official Statement on my Canada Booking. I hope this clears things up.
I was booked for the Macho Man Memorial Show in Canada. That’s true. I told the promoter I was coming. That’s true. I received my deposit from the promoter. That’s true. Now let me clear some things up…
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Here is my Official Statement on my Canada Booking. I hope this clears things up.
I was booked for the Macho Man Memorial Show in Canada. That’s true. I told the promoter I was coming. That’s true. I received my deposit from the promoter. That’s true. Now let me clear some things up…
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Source: http://www.ifight365.com/2011/09/greg-valentine-posts-explanation-for-no-showing-event/
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Dana White reveals plans for UFC drug testing program to save MMA
http://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/22/3035523/dana-white-ufc-drug-testing-program-announcement-alistair-overeem-save-mma
3 months ago: NEW YORK - MARCH 06: UFC president Dana White speaks at a press...
3 months ago: NEW YORK - MARCH 06: UFC president Dana White speaks at a press...
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The Weighty Issues of Anthony Johnson
MMAFrenzy's Jesse Denis takes a look at the weight issues of Anthony "Rumble" Johnson from his UFC days to his current trouble before his Titan Fighting bout against David Branch. While Johnson technically made weight for the bout, the bout was changed from a middleweight to catchweight bout only a week ago.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/28696/the-weighty-issues-of-anthony-johnson/
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Yahoo! Sports and Heavy MMA present ?Fight Day Live? for UFC 146
Fight Day Live is back on May 26 at 6pm ET/ 3pm PT to prepare you for the "biggest" card of all time, UFC 146.�The all-heavyweight main card is highlighted by a title fight between Junior dos Santos and former champ, Frank Mir. Also fighting Saturday night is another former heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, as he returns to the cage for the first time since losing the belt to dos Santos.
Hosts Dave Farra and Megan Olivi will guide you through all five fights on the pay-per-view card, and our expert panel of Matt Brown of HeavyMMA, Brett Okamoto of ESPN and Larry Pepe of ProMMA Radio will break down each of the battles.�Joining Fight Day live on set will be welterweight sensation Rory MacDonald and recent UFC on Fox winner, Alan Belcher. Be sure and tune into Fight Day Live on Saturday, May 26 at 6ET/ 3PT.
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Injured champ Dominick Cruz says rival Urijah Faber will only fight for ?No. 1 contender?s belt?
Cruz, the UFC bantamweight champion, was sparring when he injured the knee. The ACL tear was diagnosed on Sunday in Las Vegas following an MRI. Cruz said the swelling needs to decrease before he can proceed with the surgery.
"It was a normal day in practice," Cruz told Cagewriter. "I went for a weird trip and it folded my knee. There was a really loud pop and I was kind of in denial the rest of the night. The next day, I went in and got an MRI. I got the results on Sunday and by Monday, the news was out."
On Tuesday on Fuel TV, UFC president Dana White said that Faber would fight an opponent to be named at UFC 148 for the interim belt. Cruz will fight the winner when he's healed. Cruz said recovery time is six to nine months, which will likely mean it will be at least 14 months between fights for him. He last fought in October when he defeated Demetrious Johnson via unanimous decision.
White didn't release names, but Faber did later on the show.
Dominick's been out since his last fight and has had several injuries. I think I'll be fighting Renan Barao, Ivan Menjivar or maybe Michael McDonald.
If Faber wins at UFC 148, he'll be the interim champion, but Cruz said that won't mean much.
"First of all, it's not like Faber is a lock to beat whoever they put him again," Cruz said. "If he gets it -- and that's a big if -- he won't be carrying around the championship belt. I am the champion and I have the belt. He'll have a No. 1 contender's belt.
"If he has that, big deal. You have to beat the champ to be the champion and he won't have beaten the champion. It's no guarantee he'll win no matter who he fights, but regardless of what happens, I hope he's happy running around with a No. 1 contender's belt, if he gets it."
Cruz said the only time he thinks of the injury is when he does interviews, which forces him to relieve the bad moment. But he said while it will hurt financially, he'll make it OK.
"I live humbly for this reason exactly," Cruz said. "Every fighter lives and dies by his own body. If you're a Trophy Truck driver and the truck breaks down, there is no season. As fighters, our bodies are our Trophy Trucks. This is a minor setback, but I live humbly knowing a situation like this could occur."
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