“Fight Of The Year” Candidate Jamie Varner Hoping To Earn Title Shot By End Of 2013

Jamie Varner had a good year in 2012, going 3-1 as well as making his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Varner was up for the “Fight of the Year” award for his UFC on FOX 4 bout with Joe Lauzon. Varner talks about his journey back to the UFC and his hopes of earning a shot at the 155-lbs strap by the end of 2013.
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Jamie Varner had a good year in 2012, going 3-1 as well as making his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Varner was up for the “Fight of the Year” award for his UFC on FOX 4 bout with Joe Lauzon. Varner talks about his journey back to the UFC and his hopes of earning a shot at the 155-lbs strap by the end of 2013.

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Urijah Faber Looking Forward To “Barn Burner” With Ivan Menjivar At UFC 157

Former UFC title challenger Urijah Faber presented the award for “Ring Card Girl of the Year” at the 2012 World MMA Award show in Las Vegas Friday night, but before that he spent some time to talk with the media. Faber expects a “barn burner” in his rematch with Ivan Menjivar next month at UFC 157 when the two fighters step into the Octagon in Anaheim. Faber offers some thoughts on presenting the award and his new coach Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig.
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Former UFC title challenger Urijah Faber presented the award for “Ring Card Girl of the Year” at the 2012 World MMA Award show in Las Vegas Friday night, but before that he spent some time to talk with the media. Faber expects a “barn burner” in his rematch with Ivan Menjivar next month at UFC 157 when the two fighters step into the Octagon in Anaheim. Faber offers some thoughts on presenting the award and his new coach Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig.

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Jon Jones Reflects On 2012, Thanks Fans For Their Support Over The Year

UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones was named the 2012 Fighters Only World MMA Awards “Fighter of the Year,” earning the honor for the second straight time. In this interview with ‘Bones’ reflects on the past year, the ups and downs, the fans both good and bad, his relationship with UFC president Dana White plus more.
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UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones was named the 2012 Fighters Only World MMA Awards “Fighter of the Year,” earning the honor for the second straight time. In this interview with ‘Bones’ reflects on the past year, the ups and downs, the fans both good and bad, his relationship with UFC president Dana White plus more.

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Dan Henderson Hoping Teammate Tarec Saffiedine Wins Gold At Final Strikeforce Event

Former Strikeforce and Pride champion Dan Henderson was on the red carpet in Las Vegas for Friday nights Fighters Only 2012 World MMA Awards, for which he was up for “Fight of the Year” for his UFC 139 bout versus Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. In this interview, Henderson answers questions about his upcoming fight, being slotted as the co-main event for UFC 157 under UFC champ Ronda Rousey, training female fighters in his gym, his friendship with Chael Sonnen, his treammate Tarec Saffiedine, plus much more.
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Former Strikeforce and Pride champion Dan Henderson was on the red carpet in Las Vegas for Friday nights Fighters Only 2012 World MMA Awards, for which he was up for “Fight of the Year” for his UFC 139 bout versus Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua. In this interview, Henderson answers questions about his upcoming fight, being slotted as the co-main event for UFC 157 under UFC champ Ronda Rousey, training female fighters in his gym, his friendship with Chael Sonnen, his treammate Tarec Saffiedine, plus much more.

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Frank Mir Still Wants Fight With Strikeforce Grand Prix Winner Daniel Cormier

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir walked away with two awards following Friday nights 2012 World MMA Awards picking up the “Comeback of the Year” and “Submission of the Year” honors for his UFC 140 win over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira just over a year ago. Before walking into the ceremonies Mir stopped for this interview to talk about the performances of Junior dos Santos and current champ Cain Velasquez. Mir also noted that he is still in the hunt for UFC gold but would like to face Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier next. Both Mir and Cormier were to face one another last fall in the Strikeforce cage but an injury to Mir forced the Las Vegas based fighter out of the match.
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Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir walked away with two awards following Friday nights 2012 World MMA Awards picking up the “Comeback of the Year” and “Submission of the Year” honors for his UFC 140 win over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira just over a year ago. Before walking into the ceremonies Mir stopped for this interview to talk about the performances of Junior dos Santos and current champ Cain Velasquez. Mir also noted that he is still in the hunt for UFC gold but would like to face Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier next. Both Mir and Cormier were to face one another last fall in the Strikeforce cage but an injury to Mir forced the Las Vegas based fighter out of the match.

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Cris ‘Cyborg’ Manager Tito Ortiz Says UFC Contract About 80% Done

Former UFC champion, now manager, Tito Ortiz says his fighter Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Venancio (formerly Santos) is ready to return to action and that a deal is about 80% complete in negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ortiz notes that UFC president Dana White has been “very reasonable, very fair” when it has come to contract negotiations. Ortiz spoke about the dealings at Friday night’s 2012 World MMA Awards in Las Vegas after walking the red carpet with spouse Jenna Jameson. Cris ‘Cyborg’ had been sitting out a one year suspension for failing a post fight drug test following a bout in December 2011.
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Former UFC champion, now manager, Tito Ortiz says his fighter Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Venancio (formerly Santos) is ready to return to action and that a deal is about 80% complete in negotiations with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ortiz notes that UFC president Dana White has been “very reasonable, very fair” when it has come to contract negotiations. Ortiz spoke about the dealings at Friday night’s 2012 World MMA Awards in Las Vegas after walking the red carpet with spouse Jenna Jameson. Cris ‘Cyborg’ had been sitting out a one year suspension for failing a post fight drug test following a bout in December 2011.

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