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UFC 125 Medical Suspensions: Brandon Vera Suffers Nasal Fracture

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Brandon Vera, Frankie Edgar, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni were issued medical suspensions related to nasal fractures suffered from their respective fights Saturday at UFC 125 in Las Vegas.

Although Vera had the most visible nose…

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Brandon Vera, Frankie Edgar, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni were issued medical suspensions related to nasal fractures suffered from their respective fights Saturday at UFC 125 in Las Vegas.

Although Vera had the most visible nose damage, all four were received the same medical suspension from the Nevada athletic commission. The fighters must have their nasal fracture cleared by a doctor or they will not be allowed to fight until July 1. They must serve a minimum suspension until March 3 and are not allowed contact until Feb. 16.

Edgar was the only one of the four who did not lose at UFC 125. His opponent Gray Maynard emerged out of the championship draw with only facial lacerations and will be suspended until Feb. 1 with no contact until Jan. 23.

Antonio McKee: Loss in UFC Debut Was a ‘Humbling Experience’

Filed under: UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, NewsIt turns out that even for an 11-year MMA veteran like Antonio McKee, Octagon jitters are very real. If that surprises you to learn, just imagine how he feels.

It’s one thing for a young fighter with only a co…

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It turns out that even for an 11-year MMA veteran like Antonio McKee, Octagon jitters are very real. If that surprises you to learn, just imagine how he feels.

It’s one thing for a young fighter with only a couple years as a pro to struggle with nerves in his UFC debut. That’s to be expected. But for the 40-year-old McKee, who has fought in various MMA organizations all over North America in the past decade, it was a bit of a shock.

“It was funny because I’ve never really been nervous for my other fights,” McKee told MMA Fighting. “I was really nervous, not about my opponent, but just the crowd, the people. I didn’t want people to be disappointed in my performance. I was surprised that I got that nervous, but the UFC is intimidating. I didn’t realize it was that intimidating actually being in there.”

And Now He’s Fired: Phil Baroni

(The record shows he took the blows / and did it hiiiiiiiis waaaaaaaay. Photo courtesy of UFC.com)
After suffering a first-round knockout at the hands of Brad Tavares at UFC 125 — his second-consecutive loss since returning to the UFC in N…

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(The record shows he took the blows / and did it hiiiiiiiis waaaaaaaay. Photo courtesy of UFC.com)

After suffering a first-round knockout at the hands of Brad Tavares at UFC 125 — his second-consecutive loss since returning to the UFC in November 2009, and his third-straight loss overall — it appears that Phil Baroni‘s latest stint in the UFC has officially ended. Versus’s MMA Beat passed along confirmation of his release last night. The firing was no surprise to Baroni, who intends to stay very active in 2011 and work his way back to the big leagues.

The 34-year-old currently holds an MMA record of 13-13, with a 3-7 lifetime record in the UFC. Baroni hasn’t tasted victory in the Octagon since declaring himself "the man" after storming Dave Menne at UFC 39 in September 2002. Tough break for the NYBA, but maybe we’ll finally get to see that rubber match with Minowaman.

Semi-related: Matt Brown, who has lost his last three fights in the UFC, all by second-round submission, is reportedly getting another shot against British welterweight Mark Scanlon (7-1, 0-1 UFC) at UFC on Versus 3 in March. Go figure.

MMA Wrap-Up: Post-UFC 125 Edition

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With UFC 125 in the books, the MMA Wrap-Up returns to look at an amazing lightweight title fight and ask one simple question: how can something so exciting, so thrilling, and so important possibly end in a draw?

The answer we arrive at could change combat sports forever, or do nothing at all. Definitely one of those two things, though.

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The answer we arrive at could change combat sports forever, or do nothing at all. Definitely one of those two things, though.

UFC 125 Salaries: Edgar, Guida, Maynard, Silva Top Six Figures

(Sit back there and say Clay Guida’s hair ain’t luxurious, when you know it is, bitch. / Photo courtesy of MMAFighting)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout list for UFC 125, with the total fighter payroll topping out at $1,11…

(Sit back there and say Clay Guida’s hair ain’t luxurious, when you know it is, bitch. / Photo courtesy of MMAFighting)

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payout list for UFC 125, with the total fighter payroll topping out at $1,112,000 in disclosed salaries and bonuses. MMA Junkie reports that despite the main event ending in a draw, both Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard were given their win bonus money — which insured that they were two of the night’s top earners, since they also picked up the event’s Fight of the Night bonuses.

Other six-figure earners included Clay Guida ($122,000) and Thiago Silva ($110,000). The complete UFC 125 salary list is below, and continues after the jump. Keep in mind that the figures do not include additional income from sponsorships or undisclosed "locker room bonuses," or deductions for taxes, insurance, and licensing fees.

Frankie Edgar: $162,000 (includes $51,000 win bonus, $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
vs. Gray Maynard: $112,000 (includes $26,000 win bonus, $60,000 Fight of the Night bonus)

Brian Stann: $42,000 (includes $21,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Leben: $46,000

Thiago Silva: $110,000 (includes $55,000 win bonus)
def. Brandon Vera: $60,000

UFC 125’s Biggest Headline: Brittney Palmer Finally Made Her UFC Debut! – Oh and Maynard Vs. Edgar Ends in a Draw…

UFC 125 somberly ended with a Draw in the Main Event Lightweight title-match between Champion, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. Though the two fighters were clearly unsatisfied with the decisive Draw, they are on tap for an immediate rematch, much to the detriment of contender, Anthony Pettis who will have to wait possibly a […]

UFC 125 somberly ended with a Draw in the Main Event Lightweight title-match between Champion, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard. Though the two fighters were clearly unsatisfied with the decisive Draw, they are on tap for an immediate rematch, much to the detriment of contender, Anthony Pettis who will have to wait possibly a good eight months for his shot at the Lightweight title. White had originally stated Pettis would be the next match-up for Edgar but quickly recanted, noting Maynard clearly deserved a rematch.

On a brighter side, UFC 125 marked the debut of Octagon Girl, Brittney Palmer. However, every good beginning is subject to a bumpy start and Palmer’s came in the form of a misspelled name on her credential as seen here:

But Palmer has a great sense of humor to match her even greater body. Here’s a look at the buxom beauty in her new work color, red: