Brian Stann: ?I want to be the world champion. Period.?

UFC middleweight Brian Stann didn?t waste any time making an impact on the division after dropping down from 205 pounds, racking up a trio of consecutive triumphs including finishes of Chris Leben and Jorge Santiago. However, Stann?s hopes of contendership were dashed when he ran into Chael Sonnen last year and suffered a submission loss. [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/31/brian-stann-%e2%80%9ci-want-to-be-the-world-champion-period-%e2%80%9d/

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Brittney Palmer 2013 Calendar Shoot (Video)

Are you still bummed you won’t get to see Brittney Palmer (Pictured) circling the Octagon during tonight’s now-canceled UFC 151 event? Well, it’s time to turn that frown upside down. Palmer has released a second behind-the-scenes video of her 2013 calendar shoot. Click HERE if you missed her initial sneak peek. Palmer?s 2012 calendar sold [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/126985/brittney-palmer-2013-calendar-shoot-video/

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Matt Mitrione fighting Philip de Fries on NYE Weekend

After emerging as a heavyweight to watch, Ultimate Fighter alumnus Matt Mitrione has become one of the division?s forgotten faces after an extended absence from action for a handful of health-related reasons. Fortunately, though Mitrione hasn?t fought since an October loss to Cheick Kongo, he will at least be able to get his hands dirty [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/31/matt-mitrione-fighting-philip-de-fries-on-nye-weekend/

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Michael Bisping: ?Jon Jones is a fantastic fighter, but I think the sign of a true champion is stepping up.?

UFC middleweight Michael Bisping has never held divisional gold but he certainly feel he has the characteristics of an individual with championship potential. However, while Bisping sees similarities between himself and current light heavyweight title-holder Jon Jones, one area he admittedly differs from the 205-pound king relates to his willingness to face all challenges head [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2012/08/30/michael-bisping-%e2%80%9cjon-jones-is-a-fantastic-fighter-but-i-think-the-sign-of-a-true-champion-is-stepping-up-%e2%80%9d/

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Bruce Buffer explains ?It?s fight time?

During recent UFC events, you may have noticed UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer changing up his signature call of, "It's tiiiiiiiiiime" to "It's fight tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime."

I was confused by this. Why would Buffer mess with such announcing perfection? "It's time" is so well known that fans usually yell the phrase along with him. It's become as well known as his brother Michael Buffer's familiar "Let's get ready to rumble," which the other Buff rattles off at boxing events.

So what's the deal, Buff?

"I was trying some new things. I'm going through some marketing aspects, and that's all I can say right now. I wanted to try it for marketing purposes, but it's time is mine. We all know that. That's basically where it's at."

Buff, if you want to cover your fancy suits in logos, go for it. If you want to rename your signature move the Mickey's Malt Liquor 180, do it. Get that paper. But please please please don't change "It's Time."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/bruce-buffer-explains-fight-time-174055101--mma.html

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Despite Early Reports, ?UFC Japan Series? Deal not Finalized

Early reports by a Japanese sports website on a finalized deal for smaller series of UFC fights in the country are not completely accurate at this time. While a deal is in the works, the UFC's executive vice president and managing director of UFC Asia Mark Fisher has revealed to MMAFighting that nothing has been finalized at this time.

MMAFrenzy.com

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/30177/despite-early-reports-ufc-japan-series-deal-not-finalized/

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