Fabricio Werdum: ?I expect it to be a great fight and to be able to finish it with a knockout or submission.?

This weekend UFC heavyweight Fabricio Werdum will go for his second consecutive win inside the organization?s infamous eight-sided cage since returning to the promotion after a stint in Strikeforce. However, more important to Werdum than a winning streak is the possibility of a title-fight in 2012. Werdum spoke some about his fight at UFC 147 [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/06/20/fabricio-werdum-%e2%80%9ci-expect-it-to-be-a-great-fight-and-to-be-able-to-finish-it-with-a-knockout-or-submission-%e2%80%9d

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Johnny Tapia - A Life Remembered

During last night?s broadcast of Joselito Lopez?s win over Victor Ortiz on Showtime the network aired a video package dedicated to the memory of boxing great Johnny Tapia who passed away last month at the age of 45. Tapia was 59-5-2 in his career and held titles in multiple weight-classes. However, he also dealt with [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/06/24/johnny-tapia-a-life-remembered

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Anderson Silva: ?I?m going to break his face and every one of his teeth in his mouth.?

UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva is known for being one of MMA?s most respectful individuals, even going so far as to avoid any nastiness with Chael Sonnen despite repeated insults from his rival. However, Silva broke form earlier today on a conference call promoting their headlining tilt at UFC 148 and laid into Sonnen so [...]

Source: http://www.fighters.com/06/25/anderson-silva-%e2%80%9ci%e2%80%99m-going-to-break-his-face-and-every-one-of-his-teeth-in-his-mouth-%e2%80%9d

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UFC 150 Press Conference Video - UFC 150

http://www.MMAWeekly.com/ was at the UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II kickoff press conference on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center in Denver.UFC president Dana White, lightweight champion Benson Henderson, and challenger Frankie Edgar fielded numerous questions from the media and a throng of fans, talking about Henderson and Edgar's upcoming rematch, as well as many other topics.Henderson and Edgar square off in a main event rematch at UFC 150 on August 11 at the Pepsi Center.

Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc-150/ufc-150-press-conference-video-video_da714c0f5.html

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California State Athletic Commission facing major financial difficulties

Things are not going well for the California State Athletic Commission. It is having severe financial troubles, and recently censured George Dodd, its executive director, for not telling the board just how bad the money situation is.

MMA Fighting is reporting the group that oversees MMA events is already under water, and could run a deficit of $700,000 by the time the year is over.

"Without the ability to pay for even basic services, the Commission will have no choice but to cease operation immediately and cancel or postpone indefinitely all Commission regulated events," Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) director Denise Brown wrote in a recent letter to CSAC's executive director George Dodd.

Zuffa has three events scheduled for California in the next two months. UFC on Fuel 4 will be in San Jose, UFC on Fox 4 will take place in Los Angeles, and Strikeforce's championship bout between Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman is set for San Diego. None of these events are expected to be affected, but California is a go-to state for Zuffa. California hosted four UFC and Strikeforce events in 2011.

Considering the state's financial problems, it's not a surprise to see the CSAC stumble. California is projecting a deficit of $4 billion and has been running in the red for four years. Its financial problems are so well-known there is a Wikipedia entry devoted to California's budget crisis.

But where the true problem lies for the CSAC is how to dig out of its hole. Without money, it can't run high-grossing events, but without high-grossing events, it can't earn money.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/california-state-athletic-commission-facing-major-financial-difficulties-214419182--mma.html

Stav Crazy Bear Economou  Yves Edwards  Justin Eilers  Jon Olav Einemo

With Vladimir Putin watching, Fedor Emelianenko knocks out Pedro Rizzo

MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko notched another win in St. Petersburg, Russia, knocking out former UFC heavyweight contender Pedro Rizzo in the first round. With Russian president Vladimir Putin looking on, Emelianenko leveled Rizzo with a right hand then followed him to the ground to stop the fight.

Emelianenko now has three wins in a row after losing to Fabricio Werdum, Antonio Silva and Dan Henderson in Strikeforce. Before that, he was an unstoppable force, racking up 31 wins, one loss and one no contest.

Before this bout, Emelianenko told Russian television this fight would be his last, but he did not talk about retirement in his post-bout interview. It remains to be seen if "The Last Emperor" is truly done with MMA.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/vladimir-putin-watching-fedor-emelianenko-knocks-pedro-rizzo-195903717--mma.html

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MMA Marketplace: Rich Franklin?s not-awful UFC 147 Affliction walkout shirt

Among the companies who sponsor fighters and make MMA clothing, Affliction is at the bottom of the ladder. Its clothes are usually badly designed and overpriced, but with their shirt for Rich Franklin for UFC 147, they did alright.

It's a cool, aviator nod to his nickname "Ace," and though a skull is used, it's not overdone. It's still ridiculously overpriced at $57.95, but at least it's not ugly and overpriced.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/mma-marketplace-rich-franklin-not-awful-ufc-147-130603451--mma.html

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