Frankie Edgar Doesn’t Take Kindly to Having His BMW Towed: MiddleEasy
“I ask you this: if Frankie Edgar has his car towed, then how will he get to Japan for UFC 144? Frankie is trying to focus on defending his lightweight title for a third time (two defenses, one time retained against Gray) and if he defeats Ben Henderson February 25th in the Saitama Super Arena then he will tie BJ Penn for the most successful title defenses in UFC lightweight history. I hope you’re happy Akira Corrassani. This isn’t a time to be playing intricate pranks involving the towing of his transportation for our enjoyment. Or is it?”
Stories from the Trenches: The Ultimate Prison Champions: CagePotato
“I have been a correctional officer for five years now, and it would be an understatement to say that I’ve seen some crazy s**t.”
Nick Diaz’s Love/Hate Relationship Will Be Tested, While He’s Gone: MMAFighting
“At some point, Nick Diaz will run out of chances. Just not now. Just not yet. Despite Diaz’s positive drug test stemming from his participation at UFC 143, you can expect him to be welcomed back into the UFC with open arms, if and when he’s ready to return. That’s what happens when you’re talented and popular and in your prime.”
Georges St. Pierre “Upset” with Potential Nick Diaz Retirement: LowKick
“UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre, who is currently rehabbing a surgically repaired ACL, reacts to the outcome of last weekend’s UFC 143 main event and discusses Nick Diaz’s possible retirement. Though St. Pierre admits to being disappointed by Diaz’s defeat, he insists that he wants to fight the more skilled challenger, and says that Carlos Condit is the ‘best man.'”
As the UFC Turns: Nick Diaz, Eddie Alvarez, Shogun and Weed vs. TRT: FightOpinion
“For better or for worse, Mauricio Shogun spoke out about why he left his manager (the well-respected Eduardo Alonso) and why the top Brazilian fighters in UFC are dumping their current agents/managers.”
Muay Thai to Debut in Madison Square Garden for First Time in History of New York City: TheFightNerd
“‘Muay Thai at the Mecca,’ a professional and amateur Muay Thai kickboxing event, will
take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, March 16th. This historic occasion will mark the first-ever Muay Thai kickboxing event in the renowned history of Madison Square Garden.”
UPDATED: Fighters Seek Sanctions from Producers of MMA Reality Show: MMAPayout
“IP 360, a legal daily focusing on issues in intellectual property reports on the recent motion for sanctions in a trade secret lawsuit filed in Illinois involving an MMA reality show focusing on women. The producers claim that several fighters on Ultimate Women’s Challenge revealed results of the yet-to-be aired show.”
Cung Le Anticipating an Octagon Appearance in 2012: FiveOuncesofPain
“On his Twitter account, Le hinted that he hopes to head back to the Octagon sooner than later, writing, ‘I’ll be ready to fight soon,’ before adding that his plan was for a return this year. No names or dates were mentioned.”
Recently Released Junior Assuncao Still Puzzled By UFC’s Decision: Fightline
“When word came down that Junior Assuncao had been released by the UFC, many wondered if something backstage had happened. Assuncao was coming off a loss, but had won seven consecutive bouts—including one inside the Octagon—before the setback. He tells Tatame.com what he knows about the whole ordeal in a recent interview.”
Crowned Prince: John Albert UFC on Fuel TV Interview Exclusive with MMAmania
“You may not remember John Albert from season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter. He was very quiet on the show, was labeled ‘tentative’ in the premiere by UFC president Dana White and never found himself the focal point of any drama that could capture the audience’s attention. He was an afterthought once he’d been eliminated by John Dodson in the quarterfinal round. But that’s not the end of the story.”
Dan Henderson Notifies UFC of Heavyweight Hankering: 5thRound
“Maybe I’d fight at a different weight class. I don’t know if they see anybody at heavyweight that would make sense? But I would prefer to fight someone in April or May.”
Why an Immediate Rematch Between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit Would Have Been Bad: MMAConvert
“Nick Diaz may have urinated into a cup and destroyed his income potential for the next twelve months, but this article isn’t about that. No, it’s about how, if the UFC had made an immediate rematch between Diaz and Carlos Condit—so soon after their UFC 143 scrap that the Stockton native’s marijuana-infused piss was likely still warm as it sat on a shelf in the lab—that it would’ve been bad. ‘Bad’ as in, pointless. ‘Bad’ as in, disingenuous. ‘Bad’ as in, please, Dana White, give us a freakin’ break.”
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