Marcus Brimage TUF 14 Blog: I?m Nobody?s Punching Bag

The tension you saw during those sparring sessions was something that happens pretty commonly when you?re working with guys who you aren?t totally familiar with as teammates. People who watched the episode saw how Akira Corassani acts. When we were working together he zapped me so I zapped him back. And then we just started [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/10/07/marcus-brimage-tuf-14-blog-i%e2%80%99m-nobody%e2%80%99s-punching-bag

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Evans had to back out of title fight because of lingering thumb issues

Evans had to back out of title fight because of lingering thumb issues

On Wednesday, Dana White flipped out on Twitter on MMA media members who ran with a phony fight announcement that Rashad Evans would challenge UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones in December at UFC 140. Now we know why.

The reports were erroneous. Jones is fighting, but it'll be Lyoto Machida trying to snatch his belt. Evans had to drop out of the proposed fight because of an injury.pro

"After my last fight against Tito Ortiz, I dislocated my right thumb, which required it to be set back in place and held with pins. 24 hours ago, my physician removed the pins. At that time, I learned that it would require another three weeks of rehabilitation before engaging in any exercise or training that would require the use of my hand," Evans said in a release.

He's disappointed, but knows the show must go on.

"Dana White and I spoke earlier today, and I fully understand his decision to put Machida against Jones for the title at UFC 140. Given the rehabilitation time I require for my dislocated thumb, I would not be 100 percent ready by December 10," Evans said. "The UFC has to keep making fights that entertain the fans. I would have done the same thing as Dana in his position. I'm asking for the fans to support me as I rehabilitate my hand, and I promise I will be back fighting very quickly."

Jones and Evans have a nasty rivalry brewing. The trained together at Jackson's MMA in Albuquerque before Evans left to train elsewhere. They were scheduled to meet at UFC 133 in August, but Jones had to bail from the fight with his own hand injury. Now Jones must defend his belt against the very tough Machida to get his shot at Jones.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Evans-had-to-back-out-of-title-fight-because-of-?urn=mma-wp7853

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Martin Kampmann Blog: The Grind Begins for UFC 139

This is my first blog at Fighters.com and I?m excited to give you all a little insight into my world as I prepare to fight Rick Story in November at UFC 139. Things are really starting to pick up in terms of preparing for the bout so it?s definitely an exciting time. Two weeks ago I [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/10/04/martin-kampmann-blog-the-grind-begins-for-ufc-139

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UFC 136 Medical Suspensions: Edgar, Maynard Among Five Suspended

Following this past Saturday's UFC 136 event in Houston, the Texas athletic commission has issued medical suspensions to five fighters, including UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and fellow headliner Gray Maynard. Maynard received the longest suspension at 60 days after his fourth-round TKO at the hands of Edgar, who was suspended 45 days after nearly being knocked out himself in the opening round of the rematch.

Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/26342/ufc-136-medical-suspensions-edgar-maynard-among-five-suspended/

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Demian Maia discusses warming up alongside Chael Sonnen at UFC 136

Demian Maia knows just how dangerous both Chael Sonnen and UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva are inside the Octagon, as the submission specialist owns a victory over Sonnen and a loss against Silva. This past weekend at UFC 136, the submission savvy Brazilian even shared a locker room area with Sonnen. Maia defeated Jorge Santiago, [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/10/10/demian-maia-discusses-warming-up-alongside-chael-sonnen-at-ufc-136/

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