?Disgusted? Dana White Says Nate Marquardt ?Won?t Fight For The UFC Ever Again?

24 hours later, the reason Nate Marquardt failed his medicals for UFC on Versus 4 is still unclear. And we’re not going to find out unless Marquardt himself tells everyone what happened. Reporters have attempted to get the story from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, but due to strict HIPAA laws in Pennsylvania, they are [...]

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Marcelo Brito  Rob Broughton  Mike Brown  Junie Browning

‘The War Master’ Barnett and Overeem admit their fights weren’t exciting

Tournaments are tremendous, but the one downside may be the fighters trying manage fights a little too much. Alistair Overeem and Josh Barnett admitted to fighting smart fights, but not very exciting.

Overeem didn't want to take any risks on the ground against Fabricio Werdum. In the video below, he apologizes for the pace of the fight. Barnett admitted there was a methodology behind his mount without many strikes against Brett Rogers.

"We emphasis a lot with hip pressure and taking the wind out of people. My mount, the drive from my hips was really killing his wind," Barnett told Showtime. "While not super exciting to watch, ultimately [it was] very beneficial to me. It was a matter of setting things up."

Barnett faces a more experienced mixed martial artist in the semifinals. Sergei Kharitonov is 18-4 and has been in there with guys like Semmy Schilt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Pedro Rizzo. He's also 1-1 against Overeem.

"Better all around fighter, sharp boxing and good kickboxing. [He's] very tough, granite chin and better ground game, but I know I have the tools to beat him as well. It's just going to be a different look," said Barnett.

The 33-year-old Barnett also revealed that he's no longer "The "Baby-Faced Assassin." He's now "The War Master."

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/-The-War-Master-Barnett-and-Overeem-admit-their?urn=mma-wp3741

Randy The Natural Couture  Dan Cramer Alberto Crane Marcio Pe de Pano Cruz

Octagon Girl Arianny really loves her Bud Light Lime

Arianny Celeste isn't just a pretty face who rolls around on a bed of limes for money. The UFC's most famous Octagon Girl really is a beer drinker! Check her out pounding that brewski right out of the can. That beer belly is right around the corner.

The Bud Light Lime promotion serves as a primer for UFC 132. Bud Light has stepped up its support of the UFC, including a massive promotion to give away trips to the September UFC card in New Orleans.

On a side note, the new video is easily the best Arianny YouTube appearance since the pancake extravaganza.

Tip via MMAFix

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Andre Amade  Dean Amasinger  Jimmy Ambriz Matt Andersen 

A Closer Look At Strikeforce "Overeem vs. Werdum": KJ Noons vs. Jorge Masvidal

Welcome back fans and friends, it?s now time for another entry into ?A Closer Look?. Today?s continuing series on the upcoming strikeforce ?Overeem vs. Werdum? event looks to take a close look at all the scheduled Showtime fights for what should be a jam-packed card. Part 1 of the series is available here, and you [...]

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Vitor Belfort  Robert Berry David Bielkheden Michael Bisping 

UFC on Versus 4 Weigh-In Video Highlights for Barry-Kongo, Story-Brenneman, and Mitrione-Morecraft

Watch the Rick Story vs. Charlie Brenneman and Matt Mitrione vs. Christian Morecraft weigh-ins after the jump and stop back tomorrow for live UFC on Versus 4 results.

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Jermaine Andrè  Yoji Anjo  Ao Hailin  Shinya AokiÂ